This truck hosts very classic LA street tacos, good quality meats and good service. I ordered buche, cabeza, asada, and pastor tacos, 1 of each. I enjoyed every single one, however they're really small! Next time order 8 I guess haha. Just keep that in mind, they're small but pack a punch. The tacos come with sides of green and orange salsa, as well as grilled jalapeños and grilled onions. Good horchata. Would come back, it is located on a self service car wash parking. Sorry for lack of photos. read more

Parking sucks horrific I've learned to park on the sidewalk literally Staff is super professionally hospitable Food comes out quick Don't remember taco price but $7 for a burrito The best most delicious grilled onions & jalapeños I've had almost all the meats except carne asada & it's all bomb Not super duper greasy Great portions Will return most definitely & will recommend for sure read more

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Man what can I say about this place... if you are from LA or visiting and are looking for authentic street tacos look no further. These guys are not only super nice, but they marinate and cook the meat perfectly and pack the taco with meat! The only con can be parking but that's what you expect when you go to LA. I 1000% recommend this place for tacos for anybody. read more

Tacos El Pecas - Al Pastor Tacos - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It was a drizzly evening after dance practice the other day and we were hungry - but not for the usual drive thru fast food. On recommendation and with plans to eat n' chill we came here. Apparently this food truck has been here for 20+ years - maybe longer and it has a following, as evidenced by the crowded lines, full parking lot, and full tables. That said, don't let this deter you - service is quick and the food is GOOOOOD! I ordered a combined total of 14 tacos with all the fixings - a generous topping of cilantro, onions, a few slices of pepino and limes, and fresh salsa. The owners make additional condiments available: green salsa, red salsa, salt packets, and pickled veggies at the counter. If you know to do so, you can get cebollitas and a chili on the side as well. Be warned the tacos are old school small - no bigger than the palm of your hand. Truly I was satisfied with the first three I ate, but I got two more because the flavors were so good. Drinks are limited to aguas frescas. I had agua de Jamaica - super good! Of course the true barometer of this place was my kids - between the two of them they ate 5 tacos and wanted more, but....portion control. We have added this to our growing roster of places to eat after dance practice and can't wait to come back. read more

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When you're in Los Angeles and you're on the hunt for some of the best Mexican food, I highly recommend going where the locals go and this in East LA! And over the past few decades, I have been one to find some of the best food from the mobile trucks. This takes me to the Boyle Heights neighborhood where I had the opportunity in trying out "Tacos El Pecas". Located at the corner of S. Soto St./7th St. and just off of the 5 freeway, this place has been feeding hungry people for the past few decades. I arrived here during the night of Friday 7/26/2024 at around 9:30pm. Parking can be a bit of a challenge as there are very limited spots right near the truck. I also wanted to add that you are right next to a self-serve car wash so ideally, you can wash your vehicle before or after getting your food. The truck itself is painted a bright sky blue complete with a mural of the Virgin Mary, a church, the name of the business, and of course a menu of everything the offer. You can also follow them on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with any updates. Since I came here specifically for tacos, I ended up ordering (2) Carne Asada tacos and (2) Pastor tacos. I completed my order with an iced cold Horchata drink. Total price for everything was a shockingly low $9 for everything (as of mid-2024). So if you're on a very tight budget and wish to get filled up for a very low price, this is the place to come. Keep in mind that this is a cash-only business. Service was quick as it only took them about 5 minutes to make my tacos. And if you wish eating your food there, there is also a shareable bench directly to the right of the truck. Now comes the taste test... One bite of the Pastor and I was blown away with the flavor, seasonings, and spices that are presented. The Carne Asada (although not as flavorful as the Pastor) were delicious and packed with meat. These tacos included the standard onions, cilantro, lime and sliced radishes but also sliced cucumbers. I opted for both red and green salsas to make every single bite come to life. The next time I visit this place, I want to try more of their meats and even opt for a burrito and quesadilla. There are dozens upon dozens of Mexican food trucks in LA and hundreds of Mexican restaurants in LA. And narrowing down just a few good places can be more difficult than you might think. But I will say that "Tacos El Pecas" is good, damn good if you're on the hunt for that no-frills cheap and delicious Mexican food that you can enjoy on a budget. My rating, a unanimous five stars. And as Arnold Arnold Schwarzenegger has said on numerous occasions, "I'll Be Back". read more

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Tacos are tiny (like two bites), but so delicious!! Cash only. Accepted Zelle for us. We got 2 tacos, burrito, cebolla/jalapeño (so delicious), piña juice for $10. Love that this place is still affordable. Ambiance? They park at a car wash so there is tons of parking options at night. There is also ample street parking. The cashier was very friendly and accommodating. Service was fast. I thoroughly enjoyed. Will definitely return. read more

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I visit this taco spot very frequently, maybe one a week . Prices are pretty decent. Service is fast. Cash only and parking can be a little tight since it's located next to a car wash. Usually I take my tacos to go or eat them in my car . Ambiance is great for after the bar kinda night . read more

Tacos El Pecas - Tacos de asada - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Heard lots of good thing about Tacos El Pecas, but not all were true unfortunately. The service part is true, in the sense that all the staff is really nice and welcoming. The food comes out fairly fast, so even when you're starving, you won't have to wait too long for your food to be ready. As for the food, I tried tacos of almost all of their meats: asada, pastor, suadero, and lengua. Out of these, the pastor and lengua were my favorite. I have to say that their pastor is not one of the best I've had, but I'd recommend going with this if you're trying out Tacos El Pecas for the first time. The seasoning was not up to par with my favorites'. I really liked their lengua. It was nicely chewy and meaty. I'm not the biggest fan of carne asada when ordering tacos, and this spot did not change my mind about it. Their suadero was the most disappointing about my visit unfortunately. It was a bit dry, and the meat did not even look like the suadero I'm used to. I wouldn't be surprised if they made a mistake on the type of meat. Their tacos are $1.50 and are pretty small as other reviews mention. They do have a salsa bar, and one of the biggest highlights is that they also give you grilled onions and jalapeño upon request. Huge plus for me for any taqueria to have add-ons such as this at no additional fee! Make sure you bring cash as they don't accept credit card! read more

Tacos El Pecas - Lengua, pastor, suadero tacos - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Consistent quality and delicious taste! I hadn't been in the area for a couple of years and what a pleasant experience for me and my family was to taste their al pastor tacos and quesadillas again. It has only gotten better. Fast service, lit, clean and neat areas. Their heart and work throughout the years shows. read more

I first learned about Tacos El Pecas from this YouTube video called "Inside Chicano Culture - East LA" (https://youtu.be/Be3kNAbl1Eg). When I saw one of local cops getting tacos here, I immediately knew this is a legit & popular taco truck. Each taco is $1.50 and one burrito is $6. All taco and/or burrito orders come with complimentary roasted onion and jalapeños. The taco truck is sharing territory with a self-serve car wash station with few available parking spots. Meat options: Asada (grilled steak), pastor (grilled pork), cabeza (beef cheek), suadero (beef brisket), chorizo (pork sausage), lengua (beef tongue), tripa (cow intestines). *** Carne Asada & Al Pastor Tacos ($1.50 each): I do think tacos were somewhat mediocre (probably due to no avocado & no pineapple for al pastor taco) comparing with other taco trucks like Leo's Tacos Truck & portion was somewhat small. In fact I wasn't feeling full and vowed to come back here for 2nd time because my friend bragged about how good his burrito tasted. Al Pastor Burrito ($6): Burrito tasted flavorful even without any green sauce with a slightly spicy kick. The portion was just right so I definitely highly recommend this selection. *** Average tacos, but great value for al pastor burrito & roasted onion was surprisingly good. read more

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After a long trip I stopped by to El Pecas and did not disappoint! Customer service is great, fast and friendly. Their tacos are a bit small but meats are full of flavor and their salsas are so good too. read more

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Fast and delicious. Best street tacos for an affordable price ! I got one of everything to try and they did not disappoint.

Los mejores tacos que e comido les recomiendo los d tripa y agua d piña delisioso los chicos son muy amables todo jenial

First and foremost, heck yes. Amazing food at an amazing price. In a tight location with the car wash and main street but that won't stop you from getting great food The workers are very hardworking and ensure you get what you order. Highly recommend read more

Tacos el pecas one of the most overrated places around East LA. I tried not one time or two. I tried a 3rd time and took my Family there because I wanted to see if it was me that was being a little picky. NO Sir I was not! Dude tried to talk down to me. Not only that my Older son saw the low quality taste and meat but the tacos are tiny the horchata had a bad taste. My whole Family moved away from that lunch truck disappointed. Just plain and simple you like bad food that's the place to hit. One more thing I notice the times I ate there my burrito had meat this time my son took a burrito to go for his friend the burrito had little to no meat lmao. Be careful people pay attention to that. Be safe! read more

Want to have dinner for 5 dollars? This is the place to be! Tacos are very small but tasty. Each taco is $1.00 and you should order about 5-6 tacos to get full or somewhat full. The line to order tacos Friday-Sunday could be pretty long BUT these taqueros are quick, they will have your order ready in 5 mins. You are allowed to park at the car wash parking lot and usually a security is guiding you on where to park and taking care of the vehicles. They only have aguas frescas, pineapple and horchata. They do not sell sodas, bring your own. Eat your tacos standing or in your car. They do not have seating available. Pastor is really popular! Enjoy! read more

Tacos El Pecas - 4-Tacos de Asada, Por Favor! - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Just had some of their tacos at a party they catered and they were so good. Definitely plan on stopping by their location for more tacos.

Wow! All the tacos here were excellent (yes we tried them all). I loved that they put radish on the side to cleanse your pallet and each of their meats were seasoned perfectly. The best part? Its super cheap at such highly flavor packed tacos. It can't get any better, come hungry. read more

Tacos El Pecas - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Okay, this was the taco spot a few years back. But I feel that they have fallen a bit in terms of quality. (Still come here on occasion) Usually, the tacos are always served messy especially when they are ordered to-go and wrapped in aluminum foil but I'm guessing to-go food everywhere else will never be served as if you are dining in. The carne asada always seems to have a lot of chunky fat pieces that kinda ruin the taco and so far that's the only issue I've had with them, just sucks I always gotta pick at my taco or spit something out while I'm trying to enjoy. Overall, they still get 5 stars because the customer service is always great. They guy taking orders and the other giving out the orders seem to be on top of it, not to mention the taqueros actually making the food. And if you see a long line, don't worry, these guys are extremely fast so you'll get your food asap!!! Just hoping they fix the meat issue, sometimes it's been really bad other times it's good. read more

Definitely a hidden gem The hook the tacos up. 8 different kinds of meats to try. Friendly staff and they have a couple of other vendors on the lot selling deserts, chapurrado, pan dulce and fruits. It's very easy to miss if you driving. I really enjoyed read more

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Some of the VERY BEST tacos I've had in LA. Wow. The asada was grilled to perfection; the sides were perfectly balanced.

Tacos were pretty fire. Would definitely keep going back. Price was very reasonable, tacos are on the smaller size but no concern as the price for them match what you get. Salsa is not for the faint of heart. read more

The strip of East LA surrounding Olympic Blvd is known primarily for seafood tacos thanks to Mariscos Jalisco and others, but what's less known is the fact that you've got a surprisingly bustling traditional street taco scene that comes alive late at night. I decided to hit three of these highly reviewed spots in a single night and line them up in a heads up review. Tacos El Pecas v. Tacos Los Gueros v. Los Originales Tacos Arabes de Puebla Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? El Pecas and Los Gueros are pretty similar in that they're traditional trucks with some fixings set out, and while Tacos Arabes stood out in that it was clear that an entire family was running the show, everyone was just about equal here. Some people get a bit spooked by this part of town at night, and if that's the case I'd recommend Tacos El Pecas. Tacos El Pecas: Star (1) Tacos Los Gueros: Star (1) Los Originales Tacos Arabes: Star (1) Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? You've got slightly different offerings and price points across these three taco spots. El Pecas offers mini tacos for $1.00 each, which is nice if you want some variety. Los Gueros offers standard street tacos for $1.25 each, and Tacos Arabes offers some great specialty tacos for either $2.00 or $4.00 with portions matching and exceeding the price. Good stuff all around. Tacos El Pecas: Star (2) Tacos Los Gueros: Star (2) Los Originales Tacos Arabes: Star (2) Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? It's here that the men really stood out from the boys. I liked the tacos at El Pecas. You had good but not great heated tortillas, decent meats, and a suitable mix of salsas that brought everything together. In contrast, Los Gueros must have been having an off night, because the tortillas were wet and soggy, the meats were either overcooked (pastor) or undercooked (carne asada), and the salsas were just okay. Tacos Arabes blew both out of the water, with excellent Arabe and Cecina tacos that were fantastically unique. There's a great story behind Los Originales Tacos Arabes on Netflix's 'Ugly Delicious' that I won't go into, but needless to say these were very, very good with a great almost Middle Eastern flair. Tacos El Pecas: Single Star (3) Tacos Los Gueros: Single Star (2) Los Originales Tacos Arabes: Dual Stars (4) Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? Los Originales Tacos Arabes was the clear winner here, and it's where you should go if you're in the area at night. Having said that, none of these taco spots really competed with some of my established favorites in town ranging from Sonoratown to White Boy Tacos. Tacos El Pecas: No Star (3) Tacos Los Gueros: No Star (2) Los Originales Tacos Arabes: No Star (4) read more

Tacos El Pecas - Tacos: $1.00 each - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cool location in the parking lot of a $1 car wash. In the middle of the night folks were eating tacos and washing cars - wow. Taco here were very good. The tacos were on the small side but loaded up with meat. Excellent flavor with plenty of sauce. Every taco we had was saucy. How did that happen? Where did the Al Pastor sauce come from? Hey, who cares, they were good - taking it to the streets! Next time? I'll make sure my car needs washing. read more

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This is the place to get authentic mexican tacos at a ridiculous low price. The place is located in the corner of a carwash and the lines can get long at times but #1 it's worth the wait & #2 it goes by fast. The tacos go about .60¢ each they are small so I would say get about 5 tacos plus a drink (horchata) and you'll be good. They have a wide selection of tacos or burritos with 7 meats that consist of: Asada, adobada, suadero, tripa, cabeza, lengua and chorizo. What's great about this place besides the food is the price and the amount of meat they put in the tacos, they are not skimpy w/ the meat. Orders come w/ a side of Rabanos, pepino (radish & cucumber) and some juicy grilled onions! Asada: these are good although not my personal favorite out of all of them. Don't get me wrong they are tasty so I always end up grabbing at least one Cuz hey why not? Cabeza: al vapor is the way to go and these guys know how to cook it. They melt in your mouth and are super yummy. Love their cabeza tacos. One of my favorites. Lengua: yes, thank you for making these al vapor. They have the perfect consistency. Delicioso. My other favorite as well. Chorizo: ok, not my favorite the meat was a bit mushy but well seasoned. They are a ok. Adobada: well seasoned, these are so good. Meat is juicy and the marinade is legit. My other favorite. Tripa: it's good, but I would suggest you let them know you want them a little bit crispier to add that extra crunch to the soft texture. Trust me. Personal favorites: al pastor, cabeza & lengua but again all of them are delicious! Parking can get a little out of hand but you can park around the corner and walk a very short distance to the truck. Don't let the line discourage you from grabbing some tacos it goes by fast. read more

Tacos El Pecas - Menu - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Driven past this truck a lot and it's always packed. Stopped by last night tried al pastor burrito and cabeza tacos. Deliciousness...

Im my humble opinion, Best late night tacos in LA. We typically go after a dodger game. Hits different.

This place did not disappoint. We loved everything we ordered. The prices were reasonable, the food was delicious, and the service was great. I would highly recommend this food truck for any taco lovers. read more

Tacos El Pecas - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Been coming here with the homies for the last few years now on the late night tip after work or after a nice sesh. This spot is bang for your buck and the quality is legit . You can strait feast for under 10 bucks and chase it down with a piña for $1! The pastor and asada tacos and burritos is my personal go to at this spot. The quesidilla is fire too. They quick with tha orders as well. Real recognize real. read more

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The tacos here are SO DAMN good! I'm a huge taco lover and you might think all tacos are the same but they sure aren't. We ate in the car and had to get down and grab some more smh my jeans were not happy read more

Best tacos in LA. I always make it a priority to stop there before heading back home to Vegas. I've been going there for yeeeeears. Note their tacos are tiny so make sure you double up! read more

The best tacos is East LA for that price. Parking is always a little bit of a challenge but totally worth it. Every time we're in the area, we stop by and get their tacos and quesadillas. Their service is great, the staff is always in a good mood and they make sure they give you all the salsas, grilled onions, limes, cucumber, and chiles with your order. Bring plenty of cash! read more

I decided to give them another chance the next day, with a friend. We both ordered tacos, and I also mentioned to them what had happened the previous night--me coming home with a supposedly pastor burrito, but without the meat. They initially thought I wanted to order a burrito without meat, and after a few more minutes of trying to explain to them that it wasn't the case, I realized that perhaps language barrier was to blame for the "no-meat-burrito" incident. They claimed that they thought I'd wanted a burrito without meat, which was a bit amusing, but I decided to give them the benefit of the doubt and asked if they'd make me a complimentary pastor burrito to compensate. The guys refused, and instead refunded me with apologies, which was perplexing to me, so I just donated the refund to a fund-raising box for a local family in need placed right there on the truck. I hope everything that happened to me did happen for a good reason here, at the taco truck that I've grown to love in Boyle Heights, because I have changed my mind, once again. I will make sure that nothing will go wrong with my food the next times I return, and likely with more friends. :) read more

Another classic taco truck been around since I was 10 and I remember coming with my dad every Friday

I love the tacos here, every single Saturday we come here to enjoy the flavor, I highly recommend good service, friendly service and good customer service read more

Update: Much better food this time. Very respectful and polite staff. Love it. Also, the wait time is super short. I love the fact that they keep their prices fair. This is good business and I truly appreciate that. read more

Never have had tacos this amazing! I live in Orange County and I drive up here to LA just for the these tacos! Everything is a dollar, tacos are amazing and their free grilled onions are the best part! Definitely recommend this place, you won't regret it. I'm a customer for life! read more

Best tacos ever They catering is the best too they did my daughter & nieces 1st communing i recommend them Been coming for 6 years every time drive about 40 minutes just for tacos read more

LATE NIGHT TACO TRUCK runs! It's located in the car wash parking lot! When I came the tacos were just $1 (their street taco sized) but my friend said the prices change different times he's come ---al pastor taco: flavorful and moist! Very legit ---horchata: not bad and so cheap for a $1 NOTE: take it and eat in your car or eat standing on the counters attached to the side of the truck read more

I was in the area visiting family and my brother-one-law mentioned he was hungry. So we decided to go on a quick mission. He suggested we hit up Tacos El Pecas so I agreed. While driving there he was bragging on how the food was great and that there's always a long line. When we arrived there was no one there. So I was like hmm... I ordered 2 tacos of lengua (tongue), 2 cabeza (head) and 1 suadero (don't know what it is but it's DELICIOUS) The portions are plenty and tasty. While we were eating a line started to form. Now I can see why. I will be a regular thanks to my cuñado. read more

Tacos El Pecas - Food Trucks Near Me - Los Angeles, California