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    Tacos El Primo

    4.7 (40 reviews)
    InexpensiveFood Stands, Mexican
    Open 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Amazing tacos with quick and friendly service! I tried the chorizo, asada, pastor, tripa, and lengua tacos. The chorizo was my favorite! Each taco is $2 and there is a condiment station with radish/cucumbers, pickled onions, raw onions, lime, and salsa. There is also some outdoor seating available right in front of the stand. It's located at the edge of the street next to a neighborhood and the seating is quaint. Street parking is available. Overall would definitely return!

    Cabeza, lengua, pastor , suadero.   The perfect order

    Best tacos I've had outside of Mexico. Hands down. The bean tostada they add is a great touch. Tacos are 2 dollars a pop. I usually do 5-6. The cabeza is amazing. The suadero (brisket rib meat I believe) is crispy and amazing. Lengua spot on. Pastor is standard good. Exactly what I would expect. They have grilled AND pickled onions. That's a win. Salsa bar impeccable. Small seating area. Really nice guys.

    Al pastor tacos
    Brock S.

    I saw this while driving to a Halloween event and knew I needed To try. I got three Al Pastor tacos and ate one before I could even take a picture :). Inside the place, which is basically a sidewalk café surrounded by chain-link fence which was a little weird but typical LA... It was pretty clean and definitely well lit. We were there around 10:30 at night. There were multiple meat options and all looked pretty good and there was salsa and onions and lime as well as some drink options. These are not the best al Pastor tacos I've ever had but they were definitely very tasty and worth going back anytime I'm in the area.

    Wow! They finally have a menu! I got there too early so not all the meat was available.
    Diana T.

    I am super happy they are open to Covid. I have been here at least half a dozen times before Covid. I think these are the best Al pastor tacos in LA. Stick wit tacos but my favorite are the mulitas. The torta is simple and just okay. I was actually heading to Ave 26 but was told to go here. Of course, I have compared this to Ave a couple times. Ave 26 is more like. Tourist spot or Dodger pre-game/post game hang out. You usually need to speak Spanish to order but today there was actually someone who spoke English. Do not expect a fancy diner with outdoor table service. This is how tacos and street food should be like.

    Tacos de Carne Asada y Al Pastor
    Pancho V.

    Funny how I'm ONLY the 10th person to review this place and seems as they've been around for some time, the locals know what's up https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tacos-el-primo-los-angeles?select=6EV66MB9RPezSoNNTdhkSQ&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg Located on the corner of Pasadena Ave and Ave 36, behind a chain link fence, look for the the lights and crowd of people, bring your CASH Tacos are only $1.00, No Signs, NO Menu so not sure all what they offer but I'm here to kill a few tacos! *Sorry about dark photos, it's nighttime outdoors... Tacos ($1.00) https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tacos-el-primo-los-angeles?select=Jk9JUB6OYWs3Un4thCt18A&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg Carne Asada y Al Pastor Carne Asada - https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tacos-el-primo-los-angeles?select=N_POzq3uQGqajGmrbhmtxQ&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg Nice lean meat grilled with great flavor, and they didn't skimp on the meat for $1.00, store bought corn tortillas were ok. 5-Stars Al Pastor - https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tacos-el-primo-los-angeles?select=RtjQSTBGUqx30iegJbEX-Q&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg Off the TROMPO was some very good Al Pastor, not great but very good no complaints. 4.5-Stars Mas Tacos - https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tacos-el-primo-los-angeles?select=njx6FH5BdGzZdDJ_GLnsfw&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg Buche y Chorizo Buche (Bien Dorado) - https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tacos-el-primo-los-angeles?select=xTznIARK3RlOdm6XbOqcew&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg I asked for it bien dorado and they did it well, nice crunch almost resembles Bacon! it was delicious! 5-Stars Chorizo - https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tacos-el-primo-los-angeles?select=tWtSEJh4EWKEpbL_QFHMVA&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg Nicely done with some charred pieces, two thumbs up! 5-Stars Quesadilla con Carne Asada ($4.00) https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tacos-el-primo-los-angeles?select=_Wa9ajqdt2ksZHIw_BIADg&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg Some nicely grilled carne asada with good flavor, quesadilla had plenty of cheese https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tacos-el-primo-los-angeles?select=BcOtxpYMNTy7XtS73APy3g&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg add some of their delicious salsa's and you're good to go! 5-Stars The have a nice Condiment set up with all the typical taco fixings and a variety of awesome salsa's!! 5-Star Salsa Roja! With ALL the Street Tacos in NELA.... Primo is right there at the Top!

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    I've been to a lotttttt of taco stands and this one by FAR is the best stand I've been to, best burrito I've ever had so fire!!!

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    I really enjoyed their tacos they are delicious sauce and everyone are nice and helpful thank you I recommend this food they offer

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    best value for money tacos you can get! Try the trippa And lingua! Ambience can be a bit basic but hey, its the best tacos.

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    Has to be the best tacos stand in highland park they are always on point and consistent and prices are reasonable.

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    The best!!! The prices are great BUT the food not only tacos but also quesadillas and burritos and so good. They are very nice and clean!

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    These tacos are the best in town. The service is always great and staff very friendly and not to mention good prices!!

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    I am not big on eating from a taco stand... but a friend of mine recommended them and they were so delicious... thank you el primo... :)

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