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    Tacos El Tijuanense

    4.4 (212 reviews)
    ModerateTacos, Food Trucks
    Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Tacos de Birria Tijuana Style
    Joel G.

    I've been to their Northridge location before, and one day while driving through sherman way. I noticed they also had a taco truck set up. I had to stop and check it out. The food is delicious and very authentic Tijuana-style street tacos done right. I've tried several items from the menu including the torta, quesadillas, tacos, dorados de birria, and carne asada, and everything has been flavorful and satisfying. The birria tacos are definitely a standout. Service is always great and fast, which makes it an easy stop when you're craving good street food. If you're in the area and want authentic Mexican tacos, this spot is definitely worth checking out.

    Wrong meet

    I ordered beef head, got Carne asada. I ordered 5 tacos same as pictured got 4 tacos

    Tacos de Birria
    Selena R.

    This is mine and my daughters taco spot! My go-to for birria tacos the guys are super welcoming and I really love that I can order ahead online and avoid the long lines. When I pull up, they already know who I am and have my bags ready. I appreciate that so much. The quality and service keep me coming back. Plus, they are not stingy with their sauces like most places that hit you with the "how many" lol they hook it up always.

    Carne asada Torta
    Jackie X.

    My boyfriend went to go pick up food for us on a Wednesday around 11 am. Since they're close to a park, he just parked in the parking lot of the park and walked over, since street parking was limited. There was no line when he went and only 2 people ordered after him while he waited (about 5 minutes). He got us the carne asada torta, 2 birria tacos, 2 carne asada tacos, and 2 al pastor tacos. He also got guacamole on everything except the birria. They asked him if he wanted everything with them and he said yes. "Everything" included 2 red salsas, 2 green salsas, limes, and radish slices. It came out to around $29. Absolutely bomb! The tacos were around $2 and were better than this taco stand my boyfriend and I normally go to at night. They were so full of meat also. Definitely a place we'll start to frequent more, and will encourage us to keep an eye out for more trucks that might not be on Yelp!

    Tacos all for me!
    Yossi G.

    Been going there for years, one of the best taco truck in LA for sure no doubt. Service is friendly and I like they are by the park where you can eat in a chill vibe.

    Dianna S.

    Was so good!! Been looking for a good birria spot and I just found it! The tacos were so yummyyyy

    Burrito with grilled onions on the side
    King L.

    Service is great and food is even better. Something about being outside and enjoying your food in the park just hits different. It's a refreshing experience

    Taco de adobada and taco de birria (get this!)
    A A.

    This is one of my regular taco spots in the Valley. I rotate between their Lake Balboa, North Hills or Northridge (brick-and-mortar). I really like their taco de birria best and second best, their taco de asada (TJ-style with guac). They recently added a truck along Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks. I prefer this taco truck in Lake Balboa more than the brick-and-mortar locations. Something about ordering from a truck and eating along a street at the park? The tacos are small (2-3 bites) but consistently good if you're looking for birria. For other strong tacos in the Lake Balboa area, try Tacos Mayos open during the weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday?) or Angel's Tijuana Tacos for the taco de adobada/al pastor with grilled cheese.

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    Good food, slow service. Cashier is also the bartender and has to make drinks in between. Even if there's a long line.

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    The tacos were so good!!! Went on a Saturday evening and the service was quick and efficient

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    Great food truck, parked on the side of the street near a park. I ordered through Yelp and my food was ready when I pulled up.

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    Absolutely delicious the best tacos I've had in a very long time .... Definitely a must try

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    Thank you so for your service and I love your food and thank you so much your food so good

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    Angel's Tijuana Tacos

    Angel's Tijuana Tacos

    4.3(325 reviews)
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    Hands down, the best tacos I've ever had. The meat was incredibly tender, flavorful, and perfectly…read morecomplemented by fresh, authentic toppings. As a native New Yorker, this place reminded me why I fell in love with Mexican food in the first place. Every bite was packed with flavor, and the quality really stands out. Huge thanks to Angels for raising the bar so high--you've officially turned me into a taco snob! BB

    Delicious and authentic Mexican food and tacos at this street spot! Among some of the best and a…read moregood stop for visitors in LA! I came here for dinner on a week night and my experience here was pretty good. I had the asada and al pastor tacos with all the toppings and they were both so good and full of meat and heat. The toppings can be spicy for some, so be warned. My favorite of the two was the all pastor which was flavorful and I did like the thinly shaved meat. It was not dry at all and was fresh. I also tried the mulita with al pastor meat and that was also soso good. Cheesy, meaty, and indulgent. The additional topping section had good variety with pickled onions, cucumbers, etc. and everything seemed pretty fresh. Unfortunately, they were pretty much out of the roasted pepper and grilled onions at the time I went. To drink, I had the horchata and that was also very delicious. It was huge, sweet, and creamy. I also loved how it was not grainy at all. A good pairing with the rich foods. They also have a good amount of seating at the stand with a long table and multiple chairs. Parking is tricky since its street parking only.

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    Angel's Tijuana Tacos - $12 and can feed a small family. Best when it's hot. Good but I found several pieces of gristle. I really hate when that happens.

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    $12 and can feed a small family. Best when it's hot. Good but I found several pieces of gristle. I really hate when that happens.

    Tire Shop Taqueria

    Tire Shop Taqueria

    4.7(774 reviews)
    19.2 mi•Historic South Central
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    I think this place is called Tacos Los Poblanos #1 Estilo Tijuana on Google Maps. First off, tacos…read morehere are the BOMB. Tortilla is freshly made, meat is always fresh. I love the Cabeza tortilla and 3 is the perfect number of tacos for me as they are pretty generous with the meat and avocado sauce. Been here twice and both times because we were going to a show at the Forum which is just a short drive away. It gets pretty busy around dinner time so expect a long wait as the line moves pretty slowly (everything is made/ cooked fresh!)... but the wait is 100% worth it. Just make sure you order enough the first time so you dont have to wait in line again. There is some parking but it gets pretty crowded too so you might have to street park (and the area around can get a little sketch) so be careful. The second time we came here was almost 1130pm right before their midnight closing. This time, the parking lot was emptier so we managed to park inside. There was still a pretty steady stream of customers even around closing, but at least the line isn't ridiculously long. Can't go wrong with anything you order here!

    The famous tire shop taqueria…read more After being told to come here by multiple friends, we finally made our way to West LA to try these and they were so good! I got the carne asada tacos, al pastor tacos, and a mulitas. My favorite was definitely the mulitas because I love cheese! They are known for their carne asada, but I actually preferred their al pastor because it was so juicy.

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    Holbox

    4.7(2.7k reviews)
    18.3 mi•Historic South Central
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    I heard this place was good but hot damn was this place good!!! First come first serve seating with…read morea view of the foodie action! Servers checked in often and were very helpful. I loved everything I got! The ERIZO aka UNI SCALLOP mix was so fresh and seasoned to perfection. The CEVICHE DE ATUN aka BLUEFIN TUNA CEVICHE came right from the giant tuna hanging in the fridge. These dishes were bright and exactly what I hoped for! The PULPO A LAS BRASAS aka octopus was well cooked and had a yummy sauce on it. Top it off with fresh tomatoes, onions and hand made tortillas and got an amazing meal! The GUAC AND CHIPS and the CHURROS were great bookends to the meal! Everything was perfect.

    I have been hearing about this place for a really long time and my friend from Texas was visiting,…read moreso we decided to give it a try. We heard how crazy the lines get so we went early. Since it is in a food hall we were able to grab coffee and wait. We ended up getting in line at around 10:45ish because there were people already standing. We ended up being the fourth group. We got a chance to sit at the bar so it was perfect timing. We got a few tacos, the shrimp, ceviche and the guacamole and the tar tar. The shrimp was super flavorful and was probably the best. Everyone talks about the octopus I think that was my least favorite one. Everything was really fresh and the service was great! I do not know if I will be back just because of how crazy the wait time would be. But if you do go then you should definitely arrive early!

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    Tacos Guelaguetza

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    4.8(254 reviews)
    13.2 mi•Hollywood
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    Amazing tacos in the parking lot stand thanks to my LA local friend for bringing us. This was my…read moresecond time going and I was heart broken to find out that they had run out of suadero. Nonetheless, the pastor was still amazing and it's great that they add copious amounts of meat on there. The various toppings and hot sauces are also very delicious, albeit the light orange mayo looking sauce is SPICY and unassuming...beware! Light green avocado looking sauce definitely saved my life. My friend also got a burrito and I heated it up the next day to enjoy and it still tasted awesome. My review might be slightly skewed as Mexican food is depressing up in Canada so any semblance of authentic Mexican food gets me going. I will have to return to LA soon...just for the tacos here.

    Was hoping this spot would give Tacos Tamix (Arts District location) and Brothers Cousins a run for…read moretheir spot in my al pastor standings since I saw a trompo with pineapple, but that hope has been squashed. I do like how they grill their meat though and they use the tortillas to scoop up the meat on the grill. Thought the al pastor was a bit salty and the cheese did not add much flavor to it, but that's probably a good thing considering the saltiness of the meat. Also, make sure you ask them for pineapples since they did not include it until we asked. They do have them sliced up in a container by the meats. Ambience is very casual and it's a stand while eating type of situation. Service was quick.

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    Tacos Guelaguetza - Park your car. Grab a few tacos. Scarf them down. And be on your way. Or maybe do some grocery shopping while you're here.

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    Park your car. Grab a few tacos. Scarf them down. And be on your way. Or maybe do some grocery shopping while you're here.

    Sonoratown - Asada taco, chile poblano taco, beef chivichangas

    Sonoratown

    4.3(474 reviews)
    13.4 mi•Mid-Wilshire
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    This place is amazing!! The prices are really reasonable, and the tortillas are delicious. The red…read moresalsa is very spicy, and the green one is the best. I get the quesadilla with the salsas on the side instead of in it! Chicken is not dry and very well seasoned. Steak is also not dry and delicious too. Service is very fast and friendly! Searing inside or outside too. Very clean and also a small parking lot!

    I tried the Burrito 2.0 from here and it was decent, but overhyped in my opinion…read more What I liked the most about this dish was the tortilla. You can tell that it's house made and I liked the chewy texture of it. However, respectfully the filling felt and tasted like bean goo. I could only really taste the refried bean flavor which was strong. It kind of meshed all the components together into a gooey filling. I got this with asada meat and the meat was kind of chewy and not so flavorful on its own. Props to the tortilla though for not spilling everything out and holding it together well, but still a bit difficult to eat. I would ask for utensils when eating this dish. The green onion garnish was unique. I wish they gave more lime wedges because that helped elevate the dish. For $13 this wasn't too bad, but I'd rather get a better burrito from a street vendor. This is a casual eats type of place with both indoor and outdoor seating and tables. They also serve alcohol and even frozen alcoholic drinks. They have a free parking lot in front, but it can be competitive to get a spot. Overall, my experience here was just okay and I would opt for other spots.

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    Bean and cheese burrito on the left and Lorenzo on the right.

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