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.“

“It's all about the food! Had a couple of tacos- quesobirria and barbacoa- and was instantly transported back 60 years to having dinners at Tia Huerta's house. Simple and properly done. I'll be back when I'm in the area.

Parking: Large dedicated lot for the restaurant. More than enough spaces for available seating.

Wheelchair accessibility: No problem with accessibility. Flat and level from the parking to the restaurant. Restrooms are large and easily accessed.“

“The quality and size of the burgers improved dramatically! The delivery lady was very polite and respectful and humble in answering my questions regarding how she was paid. I didn't see the tips on the screen until later and I wanted to be sure she was paid fairly. Food much better than remembered, service was great!“

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

“The best tacos in California!“

“This is one of my first true loves as far as tacos go. My favorite al pastor in LA by a long shot. They handmake and press their own corn tortillas right in front of you. IMO the queso tacos are the highlight — pair that with the al pastor and the pineapple and you will also fall in love.

Aside from the pastor, all of their meat options will do you justice — I particularly like the cabesa, but be careful pairing the rich & fatty meats with the queso taco — it can be fatty overload if you have one too many.

Angel’s potato is extremely slept on.

Parking: There’s a parking lot directly behind the taco stand where everyone parks“

“Super fun back-in-the-day arcade games. Amazing tacos, great beer selection, fantastic, friendly staff and excellent service! Fun for all!“

“LA COMIDA NO SE DIGA TA RICA...PERO LA QUE COBRA SU CUSTOMER SERVICE VALE PURA M“

“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.“

“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.“

“After going to the movies in Monrovia with my family, we were hungry and wanted a fast and tasty lunch. We stumbled upon Tacos & Papas, a Mexican restaurant. Unsure of what to order, we decided on my favorite: chicken and asada tacos, rice, and beans. My husband chose the chicken tostada plate. We also got some horchata and lemonade to go with our meal. We were lucky to find a table before the seating filled up. The service was friendly, and we didn't have to wait long for our food. The tacos were good, and I especially liked the Mexican-style rice. It's a good place for a quick Mexican meal.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, wide front door for a Wheelchair and walkers.“

“This food truck became one of my favorite spots for the last three weeks but today all 3 of my Adobada tacos were mostly fat :-( I gonna comeback but if my tacos are all fat again so it will be time to look for another place and give you One star.“

“Late night tacos just really hit the spot. One of the best taco trucks in the area, cash only but it is super value. The two bite tacos nourish the soul. 6 types of meat and only $2.75 a taco. Service is super quick and they taste amazing. Always a line up because people know that this is the place for taco truck tacos.“

“I can't say enough good things about Teddy's. We met Teddy at the counter and his mother came out from the kitchen to greet us. Everything we had was the freshest ingredients of the highest quality. It's a homey neighborhood joint and the food was just delicious. And Teddy's mother is a sweetheart.

Vegetarian options: The vegan tacos are outrageous“

“Love all the Guisado’s… they are all different in size and ambiance … all clean and cheery… and the food is fabulous. Have to mention the fish tacos: generous, tasty with a great cabbage slaw on top and fabulous tortillas! Washed it down with the Melon Aqua Fresca… oh my!“

“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 ???????“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Buenísimos las mejores carnitas“

“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.“

“excellent food with homemade pressed tortillas“

“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!“

“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 ????“

“This is the proverbial window restaurant. Hole in the wall. I had breakfast burritos there (chorizo) and they were delicious! The sauces are spicy, so be careful how much you use.

Parking: This is a hole in the wall. The hood of your car is your table.“

“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.??“

“Los Angeles Central Market
No one is there at 3pm
The owner of this Mexican restaurant is very friendly and kind.
The food tastes pretty good
Ordered taco food
I can only say that the portion is huge“

“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!“

“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.“

“place to be on Taco Tuesdays“

“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“

“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.“

“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. “

“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.“

“Muy rico agradable personal“

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

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

“These tacos ? lived up to the hype! The 3 sampler is more than enough these are not your average tacos they are jammed packed with chicken, chorizo, potato, beans, guacamole, and the crispy cheese on blue corn tortillas straight ?? Also recommend the carne asada Mulita!“

“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.“

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

“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!!!“

“(Translated by Google) Today I had some delicious golden tacos from Berria and pastor...they are delicious!! The excellent service! I recommend it friends!!(Original)Hoy almorze unos ricos tacos dorados de Berria y pastor...estan riquisimos!! El servicio excelente! Lo recomiendo amigos!!“

“good tacos!! quick and hot food.“

“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.“

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

“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!“