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    Tacos El Venado

    4.3 (74 reviews)
    InexpensiveTacos, Street Vendors
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    Chorizo. Asada. Carintas
    Luis M.

    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.

    Calena A.

    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.

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    Sonya E.

    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.

    Al pastor, cabeza, carne asada, cabeza with unlimited toppings and sauces
    Brian L.

    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!

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    Didi N.

    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.

    They have the best al pastor where it's sliced thin. $2/taco and they give you so much meat! 2-3 tacos will make me full
    Ngoc T.

    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!

    Burrito asada con queso
    Alan K.

    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.

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

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    What are the hours?

    Not sure the hours, but I went on a Saturday (6/18/22) at 1:30 pm and didn't see them. Hope that's helpful.

    Is the Koreatown location open? Showed up twice to an empty parking lot.

    Yes they're there right now

    What are the hours?

    I think their hours are 4:00 p.m. to midnight most days except Fridays they're open till 1:00 a.m.

    Is it cash only?

    They accept cash & Zelle!

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    Sonoratown - Carne Asada Taco

    Sonoratown

    4.4(2.3k reviews)
    2.7 mi•Downtown
    •$$

    Not sure what the hype is really about…read more I love the hatch chili but the burrito has too many beans not enough meat. Great tortilla but feels like not flavorful enough. I expected a burrito that is the top rated in LA to be assaulting my senses with great flavor. It seems rather straightforward like "this is a decent burrito " but nothing special imo

    We came to Sonoratown around 11:30AM on a Saturday for basically a brunch. I had always heard about…read moretheir burrito and love a good flour tortilla so I was excited to give it a try. The menu is simple but seemingly well thought out. Prices were good for LA. I ordered a carne asada burrito 2.0 and a medium cucumber lime agua Fresca for less than $20 total. At the time we came in, the restaurant was virtually empty, which was a relief because this location is quite small. Food came out quick, and someone brought it out to where we were sitting. It comes with some radish, a grilled green onion, a lime, and two of their salsas (a salsa verde and what I believe is their chiltepin salsa). Right away, you can tell the quality of the tortilla from the feel and the slightly translucent look of it. Upon giving it a taste, I'd say it lived up to the hype. The tortilla was flavorful and chewy, and the meat inside had a fresh smoky flavor from the grill. While I prefer refried beans in a burrito, I could tell the beans were cooked well too. Altogether, I have no complaints. Is it a life changing burrito like some make it out to be? Maybe not. To me, it tasted like a few very well executed ingredients put together rather than a transformative dish. But for the price, I think it's very impressive. You just don't get a tortilla like that anywhere. The agua Fresca was very good too, and with prices of aguas frescas pushing $12+ at some places, this felt like a great deal. I would say I recommend the pepino limon over the coconut horchata, which was just a bit bland.

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    Sonoratown - COSTILLA BURRITO 2.0: grilled steak, chunky guacamole, monterey jack cheese, pinto beans & chiltepin salsa

    COSTILLA BURRITO 2.0: grilled steak, chunky guacamole, monterey jack cheese, pinto beans & chiltepin salsa

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    Angel's Tijuana Tacos

    Angel's Tijuana Tacos

    4.3(325 reviews)
    2.4 mi•Echo Park
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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(773 reviews)
    4.0 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 - Smoked kanpachi tostada

    Holbox

    4.7(2.7k reviews)
    3.3 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.

    3.5/5: I would say Holbox is definitely overrated. For sure their ingredients are fresh but there…read morewasn't the wow factor that I was expecting from all its surrounding hype. I ordered the ceviche mixto (4.5/5), whose sauce provided a nice tang with a bit of spice (some peppercorn perhaps?). The baja fish taco (2.5/5), on the other hand, was disappointing. I tasted mostly the breading, which closely resembled a spice mix used in fried chicken, and the spicy sauce was quite overwhelming relative to the gentler, sweeter nature of the fish. On the plus side, the mayo accompaniment was quite lovely. I must say their tortillas were their best offering. Crunchy, light, and fresh. You could really taste the smokiness from the grill. All in all, their items are slightly on the pricier side for the value that is given.

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    Tacos Guelaguetza

    Tacos Guelaguetza

    4.8(254 reviews)
    2.5 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)
    3.7 mi•Mid-Wilshire
    •$$

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

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

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