I've walked by this place a lot when I go on my new 5 mile walk around the neighborhood. And sometimes, there is a huge line out here. The food absolutely smells amazing each time you walk by too, but it's not like I can just stop and eat here because that means that five mile walk I did was for nothing. But today... Today was the day to make my five mile walk for nothing!!! I decided to order a carne asada taco. It was $3. I wanted to try it because just looking at the meat each time, it looked amazing. Then they made it. And when they stacked on all the meat on top of the tortilla, it barely even all fit on there. But what do you do when you can't fit anything on top? The answer is simple. You get all the toppings you can like salsa and cilantro and so forth and stick it on top! I took a nibble of the meat before biting into the taco and I was like, you know what, this is it. This is what you want in a taco. This is high quality meat. Then when you blend all the ingredients together, you have everything you want. The service is solid. The ambiance is outdoors. If you make it here, get something here because it's pretty amazing. read more

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First time ever seeing a giant pot of nacho cheese at a taco stand! Watching someone ladle that molten gold over a mountain of asada fries felt borderline spiritual. Their fries even come out hot and fresh from an on-site fryer. My go-to is their super tender, fatty suadero! Crowd-favorite seems to be the al pastor - it's roasted with pineapple, bringing that yummy sweet-savory balance. The workers are generous with portions, loading up tacos, burritos, and nachos like they're feeding close friends, all at a price that feels like a steal. There's plenty of unlimited grilled jalapenos and onions, salsas, and more to go around! I love that the workers give the burrito to us open faced so we can pile on condiments to our heart's content before they roll it all up neatly. We were so impressed that we fully abandoned our taco crawl plans and came back for seconds. Note: This spot is located in a high traffic area of LA. A parking lot sits conveniently right behind the stand, so you won't have to struggle for parking. Highly recommend swinging by for amazing late night munchies! No frills here, just quick eats that hit the spot every time. read more

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Generous with the meat portions and very tasty , service is quick when it's not packed. My go to spot every Sunday for quick dinner. read more

Tacos El Venado - Carne asada tacos - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Bad food! Would never eat or recomend this place. Taco tortillas were tiny and super oily. The meat had a weird to no flavor. The place has the nerve to be expensive for bad food and still changes taxes. Did not see permits nor leter ratings no where. Bad service to top it off. read more

They only take Venmo or cash. Stand and eat only. Best tacos I've had Been seeing this place all over and it did not disappoint. Just came back from Mexico City and this place showed we don't need to go as far. $2.75 per taco is not bad for the quality and quantity of meat per taco. Very good seasoning. Salsas were all good too. Two tacos are probably enough. The area is definitely sketchy but the corner is cool. Good staff. Funny. read more

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If I had to get tacos in ktown, this would be the spot. I like that they have clear signage about the prices and the menu offerings. They are also very clear about how to pay them. I paid cash. We got tacos Al pastor and carne asada fries. The Al pastor had a very deep marinated flavor and the pineapple was a good complement. The carne asada was good, the fries were very crispy and thin, which is different from the restaurant style. I like their open buffet of garnishes, sauces, and in front of the girdle they had grilled onions and jalapeños yoi could self-serve. The only downside is that there isn't a good, clean place to sit down and eat, but you could go to the parking lot behind it and probably eat at your car. They have a numbered receipt system, but the food came out fast. read more

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These are som pretty solid tacos. I got the pastor and the meat quality was great. If you're in the area and are looking for a good spot this is a sold place to come. read more

This place has some of the best pastor I've ever had. Always has a line even if you get here right when they open but they move so fast the wait isn't bad at all. Try this place, you won't regret it!! read more

While in LA, one would be remissed to not track down a taco truck or two. While Tacos El Venado is not a taco truck -- these guys are in business as a taco street vendor also known as a taco stand so same difference. Our party of 5 collectively ordered 13 tacos. Everyone chose their meat preference. The tortillas are grilled upon order and then the meat of your choice is generously enveloped followed by plating. The tacos arrive as is and all the toppings and salsas are positioned in a bar for patrons to customize. I enjoy extra onions and cilantro on my tacos so I did just that. We all agreed that the tacos were exceptional. Really enjoyed the authenticity and quality of the tacos I ordered. All 5 of us were completely satisfied with the taco fix. Support this taco stand if you're in the area. I know they're close to a brick and mortar in the near future. Tacos are too good to otherwise not have that trajectory. read more

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Tacos El Venado is the real deal! $2 a taco and they are delicious! Tacos come with unlimited sides such as salsas, onions, jalapeños, radish, guacamole, and lime. They accept cash or Zelle, and the only downside is there is not really anywhere to sit and eat. They do not have a storefront, this is a taco stand on a sidewalk. Got to eat these standing on the truck of your car to get the full experience. The Al pastor is my favorite and it comes topped with pinnacle. Cabeza is so tender, asada is delicious, and carnitas is flavor packed! They are generous with portions, and the staff is kind. Legit tacos here! read more

Tacos El Venado - Al pastor, cabeza, carne asada, cabeza with unlimited toppings and sauces - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Every time I'm in LA, I always make sure to hit up this spot. Tacos el Venado is a taco stand located across a Walgreens and is legit one of the best tacos I've had in terms of quality, quantity, and price. They load up their tacos as you can tell in these pics, and they're just $2 per, with the option of adding melted cheese (queso taco) for an extra dollar. My favorite protein options are carne asada and Al pastor which are both flavorful and juicy. My boyfriend tried their suadero and said it was nice and tender with fatty pieces, but lacked some flavor. We only got some tacos this visit since this was a post-dinner snack, but if you're hungry, their loaded potato is delicious and they truly load them up. They also have a sauce bar on the side with different salsas, onion/cilantro, and pickled onions. If you order a burrito, they hand you your burrito open faced to let you add those condiments on top before they roll it up for you. Amazing food, I cannot recommend this place enough. read more

Tacos El Venado - Menu as of June 2024 - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This is the taco stand located across the street of the walgreens parking lot. I normally order the burrito and it is massive! I add cheese for an extra fee but it not that much. I get the half and half of the asada and pastor and it is delicious, they really pack in a lot of protein! I def want to try their tacos but I am telling you with the size of the burrito, you will have enough for 2 -3 meals, so you cant go wrong! They will hand you the open burrito and you will have the chance to add whatever you want (sauce, guac, onions, cilantro, etc) and then you give it back for them to wrap it up for you. I recommend just putting the sauces on the side so your burrito isn't wet and eventually falls apart. There is plenty parking in the parking lot behind the stand but beware of the many potholes especially when you go at night as the street lights are very dim. But give them a try and you wont regret it! read more

Tried the tacos and burrito from here. The flavors I like are there but somehow overshadowed by how greasy they are. I think I got used to eating in places where the meat isn't swimming in oil when they get scooped up and dropped into the burrito or the tacos. By the time I get to eat the burrito, the flour tortilla is already soaked and feels like wet tissue sticking to the foil it was wrapped in. I think you really have to eat everything as soon as they are served on the spot. I will give this place another try and ask if they have chopped up meat not swimming in oil. The flavor is there and this could be really great, if it just wasn't sloppy with oil. A very big plus is the option to pay by Zelle! read more

Good customer service, but the quality of the food sucks !! Flavorless meat and rice. I decided to try the asada burrito which had no taste . The rice and carde asada literally no flavor . My wife and kids got all tacos also asada and 2 alpastor .. and same Reaction from the family.. tasteless tacos !! First time here and definitely my last time here ..best tacos for me will be in east la .. but this place was a huge let down !!! read more

Such a solid Taco stand. So good I live nearby, because for $2/taco this is the best deal ever. Especially because they pack on the meat. I get the pastor probably every time, and it never disappoints. The service is kind, and it's easy to order. You just go up and say your order. They take cash or zelle only; thank goodness because I did not have cash on me. There is no seating but it's mostly a quick grab and go place, or you can sit in your car in the parking lot behind it. Quite the vibe sometimes. The horchata can be hit or miss, but it's usually a hit. I think the only time it was miss was when I went at the very end of a night one time, and it was a little watered down. Usually it's not like that though. One of my favorite taco stands!!! read more

I come here whenever I crave cheap and delicious tacos. Seriously way better than Mexico and a lot cheaper!! $2/taco. They open everyday except Monday and don't come super late as the salsa and meat are gone quick! read more

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This place is literally the only street taco I eat in LA. Located on the corner of 6th and Vermont, this is the sister taco stand of Angel's Tijuanas Tacos and Don Chilaquiles. You order from the lady next to the onions and limes--they do cash and Zelle. They don't take Venmo anymore. You order, they give you a number, and you move onto the left where they'll call your number. The food is quick and generous. Sometimes I find myself trying to strategize how I'm going to pick up the tortilla from underneath all the meat they heaped on for the taco. The pastor is cut off the trompa and topped with a piece of pineapple. The burritos are handed to you open so you can take it to the right side to put all your salsas and onion in it. They don't have condiment cups--they only have bags for the salsa and the other condiments. Not gonna lie I keep small mini tupperware in my car so I don't have to deal with the bags. The food is pretty cheap! They recently upped their prices though but still very affordable for Los Angeles. The service is super quick--just make sure you're also listening out for your number in Spanish. They'll whip up all your food and it'll be ready a lot of the time before you can get all your salsas in order. read more

Tacos El Venado - Burrito asada con queso - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Ordered a suadero quesadilla and a cabeza burrito. Both were really good, but I found the flavor of the suadero excellent. I normally like cabeza and the texture was there, but felt the flavor wasn't quite there. Overall good experience. Will definitely come back. Splitting the burrito and quesadilla was very filling. read more

Absolutely incredible. Everything is so fresh. Hand made tortillas, crunchy pickled onions, slow cooked Al-pastor. Super clean & amazing service. Must have if you're in the area. Obsessed! read more

Love this place! My go to place for street tacos. Especially love the pastor here. Good portions at great prices.

Probably the best taco I've ever had...no cap. I've only had the pastor and if amazing. The queso and regular tacos are so filling. They are generous with the food they give. Simply amazing. Very friendly staff as well. Get it, now!! read more

Tacos El Venado - Al pastor tacos - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The asada and pastor tacos I got were decent at best. The thing that did it for me though was witnessing a gentleman cutting raw chicken one moment and then a few moments after proceeding to chop limes on the exact same cutting board with the same knives. Probably won't be going back here ever again. read more

Amazing food and amazing prices! We went to eat this twice during our 2 day trip. Will definitely go back! The green sauce is amazeballs! read more

Good stuff! I love the meats here. The taste is good. The location is the best, super close to my in laws. I'm glad they moved to Los Angeles Mid-City. There is a public parking lot right behind them. The prices did go up from the last time I went to a El Venado within two years it had gone up $2. For the burritos. $.50 for the tacos. Yes pricey but it's big and meaty. I got here at 430pm. Which you shouldn't come at that time. They were not ready til 5-5:15pm. I do this to myself with these location and the one in Sepulveda location I come early and they are open but not ready. But anyways this location is new. Food is great they even have the fryer there. So they pretty much make the meat place it in the tortilla and you put your own stuff inside (sauce, onions and cilantro..) and they close it close it for you. Love it!! You have control of the heat intake and condiments. I ordered carne asada burritos & al pastor, tripas and carnitas. All meat to me is yummie. I would try all the meats If I were you. Employees do wear mask and clothes. The one that cook and prep. The cashier does not. They do not have hand sanitizer when I was there. Not much social distancing with customers so you will have to do that on your own. They don't have a sign that say "must wear mask" so not sure if they require you to. Unless I did not see it. read more

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As a known Taco connoisseur, I have searched far and wide for the best tacos in Los Angeles. After much searching, I am proud to announce that this was is on the top10 list. The Street tacos here are a must-try. They're set up on the Corner of a bustling street, and they have the entire set up going - from the rotating al pastor, to the hand breaded tortillas, to the vat lengua, buche, and intenstines. The Horchata here was home-made as well! If you're looking for a location that has solid Tacos in LA, look no further than tacos el venado! read more

Tacos El Venado - Asada tacos - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here on a whim passing by because we've always passed this place but have never tried anything. Ordered an asada burrito and it did not disappoint! Better Than any other taco stand I've tried for the value. One con (could be pro!) is that the burrito was way full of meat, even though we had rice, beans, all the fixings, etc.. boyfriend felt that the balance was off a little and wished for less meat and more rice. Still 10/10 recommend trying! read more

Tacos El Venado - Al pastor burrito - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The desmadre tacos was good! They combined all their meat in one tortilla and the flavors together were phenomenal. They also gave A LOT of al pastor meats on our fries which was unprecedented for me. read more

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For the price and convenience quality in the great tho I only get the Al pastor because everything other meat is prepare with some form of plastic. Meat heated up in plastic. Hot meat (the asada in particular) is placed in containers made for paint. I literally seen them place the boiled meat into Home Depot brand buckets. Plastic cutting boards. You name it. They do it. If ur cool with that then I'm sure their other meats are good. If not, still with the al pastor. read more

Honestly ok but not very clean :/ the workers seem stressed and I get it, it's hot and not the best location. They seemed so over it when we asked for anything. Tacos were decent. read more

No se si es la mama o la abuela pero pinche vieja pendeja ahi sentada como pito viejo y ahi dando ordens, Es como si esta sorda la señora alv le pedí burrito de asada y la bastarda escucho Cabeza! Lo siento pa los muchachos q trabajan con ella.Nunca maz! read more

Just wanted a late night street taco in ktown and accidentally found the best tacos in the area. Owned by the same people who own Angel's Tijuana Tacos, so I'm not surprised it's good. Highly recommend coming here if you want cheap, but quality mexican food. They pack so much meat onto each taco and the meat quality is amazing! In a nice convenient area with lots of parking. The staff are all very kind 10/10 read more

I went here for the torta cubana that they post about all over their instagram with the #koreatown yet when I get there they say it is only at their other location. Don't post something on instagram and not have it. Making people go out of their way to try your food and not even have what you are posting about. read more

Probably my favorite taco spot in the area. The portions are solid for the price. Honestly all the meat choices are solid but definitely like their cabeza in particular. read more

One of my go-to taco spots in LA! Friendly staff and affordable prices. Food is always ready in 5 minutes and is loaded with meat. Conveniently located near a Walgreen parking lot! read more

one of my friends took us here and it's been weeks since I had al pastor and when I think of their tacos, I literally drool! al pastor tacos (6/5): Their tacos are so delicious!!! It comes loaded with meat and there's a slice of pineapple. It is so good I can't explain. If you come here and just order that, you'll leave so happy cos the food is so good and affordable read more

Best of street tacos. Pastor are killers but Desmadre are my second best. 6th & Vermont where the old Denny's used to be across from Walgreens and the school. Their name sign is not too visible but worth going around. Dont be fooled by the trucks parked on Vermont. There is a big and spacious parking lot behind them. Go around and get them. read more

Been following this establishment on Instagram for a while. Finally made it down to the Korea town location. It is definitely as advertised. The carne asada was ok, however the Al pastor more than made up for it. Tacos and mulitas were on point and they do not skimp on the meat. Is now one of my favorite taco spots in L.A. I would definitely recommend it. read more

Tacos El Venado - Al Pastor rotisserie with a pineapple on top. - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Simple and Sweet This place feels like a hidden gem that is in plain sight! I've passed it countless times and never tried it. That all changed after a friend and I went to a concert and were craving tacos after. We had actually gone to another taco spot before passing here and decided to try it as well. I have to give myself a pat on the back for making that wonderful decision. Here I discovered the best cabeza tacos I've had. The meat had all the textures. It was soft yet slightly crunchy from the flat top. The flavor is deep and fatty. It's sooo good. The al pastor is also very good but personally still preferred the cabeza. The parking is in the walgreens so there's enough parking. Prices are pretty normal compared to other taco places in LA. They had ran out of couple items when we went since it was late night but I'll definitely be back to try everything else! The owners are nice and generous with portions. This may very well become my new go to taco spot when I'm in LA. read more

I wish i can give this place more stars...... there are so many taco places in LA but ever since I've tried this stand I always recommend it to people. I don't enjoy al pastor as much but this place changed my mind. Everyone NEEDS to try their potato with al pastor!!! They have a variety of sauces too. Most likely will have a long line esp during weekends but 1000% worth it. read more

Tacos El Venado - Potato Al Pastor - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I think the people who have high praise for these tacos, just don't know very much about tacos. I visited Tacos El Venado expecting a good meal. In the end I ended up throwing much of it away. A good way to measure the quality of the meat is to taste some before adding all the fixings (salsa, guac, etc.) if the meat is no good on its own, then the taco is no good. This place didn't pass that first test. The meat was bland and DRY. Second the salsa selection was vast, but the containers and ladles we crusty with dry salsa. You can't grab the ladle without feeling the crust or getting salsa on your hands. That tells me nothing is cleaned throughout the shift and other people dirty hands have touched the salsa. Lastly, the bags to put the salsas in is just inconvenient. I get that's how it's done in Mexico, but we have higher standards here. Plenty of taco places in LA that are better. read more

Tacos El Venado - Dry chorizo tacos. These ended in the trash. - Tacos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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