50 Best Taco Restaurants near Altadena

“Incredible quality and love the fact that it’s open later than a lot of spots in the area! Definitely among the best burritos in Pasadena/Altadena- if you’re looking for a good spot this is it! Also very generous and innovative vegetarian options amidst more classic, authentic choices as well!“

“Classic Street Taco stand. Al pastor on a spit, asada, cabeza, lengua and tripas. You can also get your choice of meat over a baked potato. Good is generally tasty, although I thought the pastor was a little oversalted on my visit last night.“

“The food is definitely tasty and fresh. Gets pretty busy during lunchtime, but it's definitely worth the wait in line. The prices are reasonable and you get your money's worth in terms of servings. The atmosphere is simply ok. Can sometimes get loud with all the individuals that come to dine-in, otherwise it's definitely a must try if you're in the area/neighborhood.

Parking: There is a small parking lot next to the establishment. Despite its size, it definitely packs in plenty of vehicles. There is also decent street parking.“

“Amado M. was very friendly and courteous. I used mailer coupons and had the ultimate cheeseburger combo and another for a regular chocolate shake for 8.78. 🤗Everything was perfect! Was rocking to the music too dining in. All good! 🫵😉“

“Delicious hamburguers and salads . It was a very great service. Í hope to go back soon“

“The best tacos in California!“

“The best tacos in LA - can't skip the vampiro (crunchy tortilla shell, cheese, and loaded with choice of meat.) The Cabeza is my favorite - so juicy and flavorful.

So worth the drive and wait, and they loaded the tacos w/ meat. If you are starving, def try the Angel's potatoes - a cheesy loaded potato with tortillas on the side!“

“This place really surprised me! Great food and vibes. I’m a student at PCC and pass it frequently.

Decided to pop in for a night, and maaaan I’ve been thinking about it since! I got the Mahi tacos and the hibiscus margarita! SOOO GOOOOD!!!! And the staff is also super friendly.

They also offer a student discount, which is really awesome for someone like myself!!!

Definitely worth a frequent visit if you’re a student or a local!“

“A little hole in the wall place. We really like the bean & cheese , beef & bean and the green chili & bean burritos . They are all deep fried and oh so good . They do have a full menu. The only downside is that seating is outside and no shade.“

“Esta muy buena la comida Recomendado al 💯👌🏽😋“

“My go-to taco truck in the area. It’s in a small lot but there’s free and metered parking on the street. Fast, friendly service. Street tacos are small but filling. Cash only. Meat is well cooked and the ingredients are fresh. Highly recommend. Enjoy.“

“I lived in Boyle Heights for like my entire life and I finally came across this place and honestly WOW!
I ordered the chilaquiles (GREEN ALL THE WAY! ) and I also got a pink ice latte. This joint didn’t disappoint, I wanted to share this place because it deserves the recognition if you guys wanna check out my Tik tok: @nathalysplanet <333
I came back again with my sister and we got the same thing and it hit the spot! Gonna bring all the girlies to this joint ???????“

“Good place for tacos ?, especially love their lengua tacos--the meat is a big slice of tongue instead of diced up. This shop is open late so good for folks that have late meals. They are also located next to a parking lot so no problem finding parking. Would definitely visit again and recommend to others.“

“This place was honestly so good, the vibes were great, I came craving a good late night iced coffee and tried the horchata coffee and it was so delicious 🤤 the prices are very reasonable and overall the food was good too everything tasted fresh.“

“This #TOPFAMOUS #TACOTRUCK is often around 1001 Sunset Blvd AKA historic #TOPPOPULAR #ROUTE66 that millions travel by to enter #LOSANGELES & #HOLLYWOOD , #CALIFORNIA every year. One of the best thing about #LA is the #FOODTRUCKS available to serve #TOPCULINARY experiences at any time of day or night most conveniently anywhere, which also helps prevent the masses of individuals from starving to death, so saves many lives, which is the best.“

“Very comfortable place to be in. Everyone was relaxed and you could hear the staff in the kitchen communicating getting the orders out. They have good lighting, a larger modern menu board with a great selection. They had light hearted music playing and a big tv to watch the Dodger games. I was surprised to see Birria on the menu so had to get that for sure! I think I will may this my goto spot a couple days a week so I can eat better for less and no dishes to wash.“

“When I worked in downtown, our office would often order lunch from the now closed 6th Street location but I had eaten at and still do check out the still open food court spot at 7th and Fig. The one nice thing about that particular location is the option to eat in the courtyard. But the interior food court is clean, well-laid out and pleasant enough for lunch.

The food is uniformly good and prepared to order. A much better spot than any Chipotle.

Vegetarian options: Limited as with most places that cater to meat eaters but plenty for your vegetarian in a group. However, there are better options for the single or small group (2-3 people).

Dietary restrictions: They prepare to order so easy to ask them to minimize spice or cilantro or otherwise handle the simple stuff.

Parking: While not a destination, for people visiting the convention center or former Staples arena, who want to grab a bite AND avoid the overpriced tourist traps at LA Live, this is a good option.

Kid-friendliness: Very

Wheelchair accessibility: Very, although elevator is slow and for people with walkers or canes, the escalators have been down of late.“

“Chips and salsa is served with plenty of salsa and is very filling, but for those who don't usually eat spicy food, you may end up leaving behind some salsa sauce.
One taco per person was a little more than a Japanese adult woman. American (Mexican?) size!
It's cheaper than other restaurants, and most Japanese people get upset when they eat raw vegetables in Mexico, so I think eating tacos here will be a great experience.“

“I’ve struggled to find a a delicious taco stand or taco truck ever since I moved out of LA until I found this spot. This spot is the closest I good get to some great tacos or burritos. Their pastor was great and I will for sure go back to try their other meats. Don’t hesitate to try this spot.“

“Definitely a place to try out with a significant other or with your family. They stack the food with meat. They have various meats and a variety of foods to try.The workers are so friendly and respectful. They’ll definitely see me more often.“

“Buenísimos las mejores carnitas“

“Our new go-to spot. Recommend The wet burrito with asada and chorizo its fire! No really that green sauce is spicy! The cabeza and asada meats are really good here and the asada is real asada ,not that weird chopped up meat other spots be selling as asada. Prices are good and the comida doesn't disappoint. We haven't tried anything bad here yet. The frijoles are tasty as fuhhh, you can always tell a good spot by their frijoles and the bean and cheese burros are pretty damn good. Good service too! They stay busy here.They close at 630pm daily and they are closed on mondays.... man o man I think ima go hit up El taco man right now!“

“I love this place. The food is delish, made with care in their little pop up tent & the prices can't be beat so it's easy to leave them a great tip, which they totally deserve. The pastor & asada are both so excellent that i always want them & haven't tried anything else I like things spicy & they don't scrimp on the heat.??“

“Will definitely come back here.

I had the nachos - with half cabeza (cooked perfectly) and half al pastor (nice slight spice to it). The burritos and tacos also looked amazing, will try next time.

The customer service was great. They made sure i had enough salsa and sides of pickled onions/carrots.

They have a parking lot and plenty of street parking.“

“Compared to the Altadena location, this spot has better prices, better chips, and better guacamole. The tacos are smaller and the ceviche has bigger servings. The food tastes the same. It’s the best fish taco I’ve had in my life outside of Mexico.“

“This is one of my favorite taco truck! They serve delicious food at reasonable prices. A hidden gem parked near LA Fitness and CVS on Naomi. They’re open from Tuesdays to Sundays.

I like to order the carne asada tacos, but I also enjoy their nachos, mulitas, and quesadilla. The meat is always tender and flavorful, and their grilled onions are a favorite of mine. They also include freshly sliced cucumbers and radishes on the side. The Rojas sauce is my top pick for its bold flavor and heat, though the Avocado and Verde sauces are excellent too.

Anthony offers wonderful service—super friendly, kind, and always nice to chat with!“

“The support from our community, friends, students and our friendly staff.“

“I got the steak papas breakfast burrito; it is smaller than the usual breakfast burrito but it's also ½ the price. Tasted like someone's abuela got up early just to make you breakfast. Perfect proportions of meat, eggs, beans, salsa etc... Definitely will be back!“

“Great Tacos, and great environment. Clear sign helps if you’re new to Tacos and service with a smile.

A great kick to the meat leaving a lasting flavor.

Make sure you get at least one chorizo taco!

Loads of parking in Vons and usually a great soundtrack as well.“

“These tacos were recommended and Should I say I am thankful I took the recommendation. The Al pastor tacos were delicious. Suadero tacos are good as well. The cabeza tacos are not bad at all. I need to try the rest. I will be back. Prices are very decent especially for the food you pay for. I strongly suggest these tacos.“

“excellent food with homemade pressed tortillas“

“I have been going here since I was 15. Now 42. Never a dull moment, food is amazing and consistent, workers are awesome and good at what they serve. Fries are bomb!!! Food is amazing, writing about is making me go back. Okay...I'm driving there now. “

“Tacos go craaaaaaazy. I fear, once you go vapor tacos you never go back.

Hands down some of the best tacos I’ve ever had.
The meat was cooked to perfection and chopped up very well.

The salsa bar fire ? cucumbers, limes, radish

Loved both green and red which is rare. Usually green salsa is superior but here you’re left drenching both.

Coming back for sure

**pictured is asada tacos ????“

“Excellent tacos. very tasty. soft meat. clean place. friendly. will be back for more.“

“They are the best tacos I've ever had at a good price, and the tortillas are handmade $1.50. The meat is very tasty and don't tell me the al pastor ones are good. I've bought these tacos since day one, they hardly had people, but now what happened here they are full of people that means they are progressing congratulations for the boys,,,,,,, The tacos are very good“

“Esta muy buena la comida Recomendado al 💯👌🏽😋“

“It was me and my girlfriend’s first time, and the wonderful cashier did not shy away from answering in full detail what her favorite taco was! Needless to say, we knew all the options and left very happy. Fire food and fire drinks. 11/10 would come back.“

“Muy rico agradable personal“

“The best tacos in California!“

“I visited los cuates tacos for the first time, and I have to say, it was an amazing experience! The tacos were absolutely delicious, packed with flavor and perfectly cooked. The salsa was the perfect complement, fresh and with just the right amount of spice. On top of the great food, the customer service was outstanding. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made me feel welcome from the moment I walked in. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“The best tacos/burritos In NELA!! Might not be the most flashy spot but the flavor is out of this world. After every spot I've tried(out of state and country) this is by far the only place I HAVE to return to. The staff are all nice, courteous and lovely people and their portions are always a hook up too. Their salsas are a must if you're having their burritos as you have to dunk them in it for the full on experience. And for the homies traveling from far don't trip there's a dispensary 30 ft away and it's located in a hot spot for bar hopping if you're tryna enjoy this side of town. For the tourist and out of towners it might interest yall that Billie Eilish lives around the corner from here since that's a selling point for y'all. Don't forget to tip!“

“I got a fever and there's only one cure...Taco Lita Burrito with Taco Lita hot sauce“

“I've been coming here since the mid 90s.. best burgers I've had. Prices went up but you know what, its soooo worth it.. everyone knows me here and they make me feel like family.. that's what I look for in a food joint.. I will always come back here“

“Such a great local experience. Fun people/staff everywhere.“

“We drive 35 miles at least three times a month to eat here. We love Home State and as a Native Texan, I can attest that their queso is the real deal!!! I just wish they'd open one in Claremont, CA!!! The Don't Mess With Texas is my favorite taco and my husband loves the brisket taco. Everything is amazing though!!!“

“todo está exquisito los platillos el servicio y todo muy bien preparado“

“Place is literally off the freeway exit so it’s noisy and lots of dust! But don’t let the location fool you!!!! TACOS ARE 9/10-10/10 depending what you like. I tried Asada, Al Pastor, and birria and they were FIRE nice selection of drinks (Agua frescas and sodas) and nice fresh “

“I got here by chance on a Saturday night, the parking lot was full and the line was long, so I assumed it was good. I am not lying when I tell you that these are probably the BEST TACOS I’ve ever had in my life. If you want to have the real street food experience in LA, this is absolutely it. Its opened every day from 1PM to 2AM. • Llegué aquí por casualidad un sábado por la noche, el parqueadero estaba lleno y la fila era larga, así que asumí que era bueno. No estoy mintiendo cuando te digo que estos son probablemente los MEJORES TACOS que he probado en mi vida. Si quieres tener la verdadera experiencia de comida callejera en Los Ángeles, esto es. Está abierto todos los días de 1PM a 2AM.“

“Amazing people and amazing food! I come to STOCO in king every month to get me some amazing tacos and I have never been disappointed!“