20 best taco spots in Los Angeles

Tacos are one of the most popular Mexican dishes around the world. Its tortilla and flavorful fillings and the dips that come along make it a perfect dish to savor at any time of the day. This list will introduce the places that sell the best Tacos based on internet reviews and blogs.

20. Gish Bac - Washington Blvd

The restaurant specializes in serving "food from the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca". The recommended dishes from this spot include white and red barbacoa. The restaurant is said to be cash-only, so if you are planning on visiting, carry cash.

Google Rating 4.2

Yelp rating: 3.8

19. La Flor De Yucatan - Hoover St

As the name suggests the restaurant specializes in Yucatan(a blend of Mayan, Spanish, and Caribbean) cuisine. Some of the dishes you can try out are cochinitas pibil tacos (a popular item), Salbutes, etc.

Google Rating 4.4

Yelp rating: 4.2

18. Tacos El Tamix - Multiple location

This taco truck comes with a service bar and is often praised for good food and good service. Keep in mind to check where they are available before going to try their popular Burritos or Quesadillas and Cabeza Tacos. Though a taco truck their most popular item is Burrito.

Google Rating 4.4

Yelp rating: 4.3

17. Leo's Tacos Truck - La Cienega Blvd

Though found in multiple locations, this particular location had the highest rating on Google and Yelp. Tacos and three different types of salsas are the most loved food by many who have dined at Leo's. Carne Asada Tacos, Chopped Beef Asadaa, and Burritos are the most recommended dishes.

Google Rating 4.6

Yelp rating: 4.3

16. Tacos Los Guichos - Slauson Ave

Al Pastor seems to be the favorite type of tacos among La peeps because this list has too many places whose top dish is Al Pastor Tacos. But, according to multiple satisfied customers, this place is said to have the best Al pastor in LA.

Google Rating 4.4

Yelp rating: 4.2

15. Macheen- E Cesar E Chavez Ave

With beautiful outdoor seating and facilities to enjoy watching sports with friends, Macheen is said to provide good food and a good atmosphere for quality time with friends and family. Though they serve good tacos, their burritos steal the spotlight as the most recommended dish.

Google Rating 4.7

Yelp rating: 4.6

14. Taquería Frontera - Cypress Ave

Serving their items like the crowd favorite Al Pastor taco served with crispy and flavorful meat to the fresh homemade corn tortilla and spicy salsa, this food spot is known to many Mexican food lovers.

Google Rating 4.5

Yelp rating: 4.3

13. Evil Cooks - N Eastern Ave

What better way to know about a restaurant than from its customers, most customers are giving a green signal to the Tacos at Evil Cooks. Their handmade corn tortillas and the juicy meat in tacos get special mentions.

Google Rating 4.6

Yelp rating: 4.4

12. carnitas el momo - Monterey Pass Rd

Staying true to its name, this restaurant is popular among many customers for selling "delicious Carnitas". The carnitas here are known for being huge in quantity. And of course, the popular diced are every type of Tacos De Carnitas.

Google Rating 4.6

Yelp rating: 4.5

11. Sonoratown - Multiple locations

Among this list, there are a few taco spots that most Reddit users recommend, and Sonoratown is one of them. They primarily sell North-Mexican-style tacos. Known for its thin and crispy tortillas, the steak from this place overtakes tacos as the most recommended dish.

Google Rating 4.5

Yelp rating: 4.4

10. Burritos La Palma - E Olympic Blvd

Though not an exclusive taco spot, this place is pretty famous for its tacos as well as its smaller-than-normal burritos. Their tortilla are the most praised item along with the bean and cheese burrito.

Google Rating 4.5

Yelp rating: 4.5

9. Birrieria Nochistlan

Many reviews on the restaurant include people raving about the Birria and handmade tortillas served here, so it might be safe to say that the Birria and tortillas are the most popular dish at this restaurant. You can have your Birria in a bowl or with tacos, and the Birria-Taco combo is said to be delicious.

Google Rating 4.6

Yelp rating: 4.2

8. Angel's Tijuana Tacos - Multiple locations

This Food truck is one of the most recommended taco places in Los Angeles on Reddit. Carne Asada, Queso Tacos, and Al Pastor Tacos are the most recommended foods by satisfied customers. Other than their baked potatoes, mainly the Al pastor baked potatoes are also a crowd favorite.

Google Rating 4.6

Yelp rating: 4.3

7. Simón - Sunset Triangle Plaza

Yet another food truck, this place is known for its soft shell tacos and Baja tacos. According to Tina C via Google review, "So good! The soft shell crab was delicious and the Baja tacos are humongous. Their agua chiles are pretty spicy, but you can adjust the spiciness level. I wish the hot sauces were a bit hotter, but other than that a great place!"

Google Rating 4.5

Yelp rating: 4.6

6. Chichen Itza - S Grand Ave

If the name sounds familiar it is because Chichen Itza is a pre-Columbian city built by many people, it is located in present-day Mexico. Like the historic place, this Mexican restaurant also attracts a lot of visitors. But for different reasons. Their popular dishes are Tostada De Ceviche De Pescad, cochinita pibil, etc.

Google Rating 4.6

Yelp rating: 4.5

5. Mariscos Jalisco - Multiple Locations

As the name suggests, this is a Mexican Food truck run by Raul Ortega that serves homemade dishes, including not only tacos but also a large variety of seafood. Their popular dishes include shrimp tacos, ceviche, Poseidon tostada, etc.

Google Rating 4.6

Yelp rating: 4.6

4. Los Dorados LA- Alhambra Ave

Serving both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, this place is known among customers for really good Mexican dishes like tacos, taquitos, etc. Along with their tacos, their housemade salsa and flautas(rolled tacos) also have a relatively good fanbase.

Google Rating 4.7

Yelp rating: 4.5

3. Brothers Cousins tacos - National Blvd

With an interesting name, this food stand is one of Redditors' favorite places to get a taco. Other than Tacos this place also sells other Mexican street foods like burritos, quesadillas, etc. Though the line at this place might be long, the food is said to be great in terms of taste and portions.

Google Rating: 4.8

Yelp rating: 4.6

2. Barbacoa Ramirez - Estilo Atotonilco El Grande

Serving what most satisfied customers call the "best barbacoa", Barbacao Ramirez is the runner-up in this list with high ratings in both Google and Yelp Reviews. Their popular dishes include consommé, tacos as well as pansita. The spot is headed by Gonzalo Ramírez who serves recipes learned from his grandfather.

Google Rating 4.7

Yelp rating: 5.0

1. Tacos de Cabrito y Machito El Lagunero - Muscoy

Topping the list is yet another high rating on Yelp and Google, this popular spot, according to many, serves delicious (and one of the best) cabrito and machito Tacos in California. Though located away from the city, in a small town, the drive to the place is worth the food and service.

Google Rating 4.8

Yelp rating: 5.0