50 Best Taco Restaurants near San Gabriel

“Solid Hispanic food truck with great price ($2 taco and $10 burrito as of March 2026). Only inconsistency would be the chef — depending on who’s cooking the amount of meat for burrito varies. Can customize order and choose your own condiments(cilantro, avocado sauce, green chili, red chili, onion, lime/lemon wedges, etc..).“

“We are from out of state & have family in San Gabriel so whenever we are visiting we look up the Tacos Jalisco truck. We don't have many (if any) food trucks where we are from, and I have been to MX several times and had some real live tacos, and these guys are spot on. I highly recommend!“

“BEST BURRITO IVE EVER HAD! Wow. Seriously. It takes a lot for me to leave a review. But I'm sitting here eating this burrito and it is probably the best burrito I've ever had. Perfect size (long not overly thick like some places do where every bite is hard to take) taste is spot on. The a la cart options out front allow me to add my toppings to each bite as I want. And this yellow sauce is PERFECT HEAT and FLAVOR. A+ GUYS.“

“Stopped by for the first today and the service was good and the food came out fairly quick. The Quesabirra tacos were amazing! The consume has a little bit of a kick but was very flavorful. The tinga and asada taco we're just ok. Nothing to write home about but we will be going back just to get more of those Quesabirra. I definitely recommend checking this place out.“

“We came back here after an year and the food still tastes the same, very delicious. The only thing that changed was that they got upgraded to a taco truck and it is called Tacos Los Poblanos. We tried chorizo tacos, Al pastor burrito and chicken Quesadilla. Every thing was on-point and the salsas were excellent. Highly recommend getting their Quesadilla with freshly handmade corn tortilla.“

“I stopped by this taco truck after my usual taco stand wasn’t open—and I’m glad I gave it a try. I ordered the buche, carnitas, pastor, and cabeza tacos. The carnitas and cabeza were the best—juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right.

I also had the carne asada fries, which were hearty and satisfying. The guacamole in the carne asada fries is seriously addictive, and their salsa, along with the pickled jalapeños and red onions, added a fresh, tangy kick.

At $2.50 per taco, the prices are reasonable for the quality. I’ll definitely be coming back.

If my photos look half eaten, it's because I forgot to take pictures first“

“good service nice workers“

“Villa's Tacos were amazing! and I'm not saying this just because of the hype of the Super Bowl. I'm saying this because I mean it. The tacos were just amazing to me. Not your regular everywhere tacos. These tacos were homemade recipes. I had the carne asada, pork with potato (puerco con papa) & beans with cactus (frijoles con nopal). It's a week later that I tried these tacos and I can't stop talking about them. My favorite was the beans with cactus. Soooo good. Also, the atmosphere was just so nice and lively. I truly enjoyed every minute of my visit here. Thank you Villa's Tacos, we will return.“

“Delicious and fast tacos. The restaurant knows what they are doing. The lines moved so fast and I got me food within 5 minutes. They have complementary potatoes which is awesome since they help with the spicy of the spicy salsas. They also have a self serve salsa and topping bar which is my favorite so I can generously garnish and drench my tacos in salsas. We realized this was a really popular spot in this area because it was already 12 am and this place was still really packed. Really delicious and authentic tacos, will definitely come back again.“

“I had suuuuch high hopes for this place. Don't get me wrong, the tacos were very tasty, just soooo greasy!! My asada taco grease got all over. I mean, it didn't stop me from eating most of my food 😬🤣.... but the grease floating on my plate was a lil bit of a disappointment. 😩 Hubby's tacos were REALLY GOOD, no grease so maybe it was a bad asada night. I'LL BE BACK though.... to giver her another try.“

“Me gusta la comida pero no tienen q perder el cuidado en la presentación de los platos y asegurarse q lleven todo eso es muy importante aun tengan mucha junte haser los platos con la misma cuidado de ciempre“

“Best Tacos I have ever had. No joke. Girlfriend & I stayed in Pasadena for a vacation a few weeks back, ended up getting these 4 nights in a row. I’m not even lying when I tell you this little Taco Truck was potentially the highlight of my entire vacation. God I wish I could have some more.“

“Came here not expecting much. Thought it would be just a regular taco place. I don't usually say , these are delicious tacos! But, hey these are really delicious tacos. We ordered flautas , they were perfectly fried, the crunch was crunching! The lettuce , guacamole, and queso fresco was fresh. The tacos de asada and lengua were flavorful and well seasoned. The agua de horchata tasted original not from a mix. Their flan and chocoflan was authentic and the cafe de olla was chef's kiss! My family and I will definitely be coming back! Reasonably priced and very clean ! Great polite and fast service!“

“I'll be honest the atmosphere is not good yet if you wish to taste an authentic Mexican dish ex taco, burrito etc with hand made tortillas and great quality of meats and vegetables this is the place to go. And moreover the prices are cheap. I'm definitely coming back.!😁“

“Today the sauce it was sooooooo bad 👎 sooooo horrible sooooo nasty this sauce supposed be special sauce for the burritos 🌯 they did something different that test sooooo nasty 😤 please go back to the regular flavor or you better close down because it's horrible!!!!!!“

“The food was delicious, large portions, and very affordable. We bought a burrito, 2 tacos, a quesadilla plate, and a bottled water all for under $40 🤯 not to mention one taco will fill you up, it was the size of a small burrito. The other cool thing about this place is its like a food court, there's any type of food you can think of including dessert and drinks. We passed up the place and there's a $10 parking lot right on the other side of the lot. We will definitely be back!“

“the prices aren't are not that expensive they got some good food here and good staff“

“I love taking my team to this wonderful, family run business. Teddy is super friendly, helpful, and personable, and the food is so good! They have great prices, especially on the “specials” days and give great discounts for students. This is our go to place for Mexican food while we are visiting Pasadena.“

“the food looks and tastes authentic. They have a hand-made tortilla option. I recommend "una de surtido a mano" trust fam“

“Best of the best of the best. The guy who was serving drinks instantly asked if I wanted to order and I said yes, he pulls out a checkbook and started taking my order. Food was done in 15 min after that and all staff are nice in red shirts!!“

“Angelica who works there was a savior! It was our first time ordering at a street taco place and didn’t know the language. She was amazing at explaining things and helped us get the best deal. We ordered a combo of 4 pork tacos and 1 pork ribs - all for $15!“

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

“I have been to Off the Hook several times. Each time with different friends and we have always had a good experience. The food is very good and fresh, the portions are reasonable (not too large, not too small) service is courteous.“

“The best Mexican food in maywood .. great service ..got to try green wet burritos are 🔥“

“If you need quick Mexican food, this is a great spot.

I got the sampler to go, and it was really tasty—well cooked with good flavors. Ordering was fast, perfect if you’re in a hurry.

I’d definitely come back to try more from the menu.“

“You can't go wrong with anything on the menu, with that said I love to try a different item on it everytime I get a chance to stop by. Taste and quality are always on point. It's awesome to see the staff having a blast together with great music in the background making the experience feel fun even when there's a wait. Pricing is perfect as the portions are generous and the flavors are like to other. So happy to see this business growing as I look forward to seeing them all over the nation one day. Keep serving it up #TYQ!“

“Happy“

“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.“

“Ordered at the front and took about 10-15 minutes for the food to come out.

Asada taco - $2.50 - they are pretty generous with the meat! They’ll give you red and green sauce. You can ask for both!

Shrimp taco - $3.00 - pretty good! Its not shrimp, but more of a shrimp patty? You can taste the pieces of shrimp when you bite into it as well!

Fish taco- $3.00 - theres more batter for fish - luckily the toppings help balance the oil from the fried batter. The size of the fish when i ordered to eat there was big. The one i ordered to-go was smaller. I was a bit disappointed at first but the flavor didn’t change. I asked for sauce to go as well.

Horchata - cant go wrong with it! They have regular or large!

Parking: limited! Street parking is available!“

“The best tacos in California!“

“Tacos were fantastic! Loved the sampler of 6 to try all the varieties at a reasonable price, ended up eating 2 samplers they were so good. The chiles toreados was firey for sure, love the depth of the flavor versus just a face full of chiles, nice balance! Clean, friendly, easy access, good prices, fresh, flavorful, nothing to mark it down on. Solid!“

“Saw this place on Instagram it looked good so decided to give it a try had the chilaquiles red sauce eggs sunny side up and chorizo it was tasty sauce was mild and chips were light and crunchy even with the sauce eggs cooked it has inside seating and a small outdoor area place is busy ya its that good.“

“Popped in to get some quick tacos for the road and saw they had a Tuesday Baja fish taco special for $1. I couldn’t believe the price! So I ordered three and wow, did not disappoint. So much flavor and very satisfying. Always nice to find places like this when you’re on the road.“

“los tacos de cabeza son los mejores que he probado.Las salsas son muy ricas. El agua de jamaica deliciosa!!!!!“

“Found this hidden gem by accident. Went next door to Bob's and noticed this place had a special on fish tacos. $1.25 on Sundays. They were delicious, crispy, and fresh. The toppings were good too. Didn't try the ceviche but it looked good.“

“Buenísimos las mejores carnitas“

“The lady that takes your order needs to work on her customer service straight up rude and doesn't greet customers and instead of fixing your order she argue with you about no I heard this instead of fixing the issue 👎🏽 but the food is 💣“

“wow. this hit hard. the fish taco was beyond words, the tacos were so juicy, and the prices were really good. the green salsa is honestly the best salsa ive ever had. we also got a torta and burrito (not pictured) which were amazing. we will definitely be coming back.“

“Taco Boy is definitely a hole in the wall mexican joint. Breakfast here is definitely the best in the area especially for the price. Its a walk up to the counter and order type restaurant. No wait staff just a cashier and the chefs who are always on top of their game. My fave plate is the chilaquiles rojos. The chips and salsa alone are great. That's how you know the food is good.
It can sometimes take about 20/25 minutes for your order to be ready due to the early morning rush. Finding a table isn't too bad but again they have a loyal fan base of early bird breakfast customers who will wait in line to order. Give it a try it's definitely worth a try. Friendly on the wallet too!“

“Fish and chips are awesome. Shrimp skewer is delicious. Good value for the price.“

“I visit this spot whenever I'm craving delicious, budget-friendly tacos. The parking lot is friendly, with a security guard on-site to ensure safety. Just a heads-up avoid coming during Dodgers games, as it gets really crowded, making parking and wait times longer. The best part? They’re open late into the night, so you can enjoy great tacos anytime.“

“On vacation from Philly and wanted a quick late nite meal. Tacos were well-seasoned and delicious 😋“

“unos tacos muy buenos tenía días de ir a probar esos ricos tacos y justo haora fui y muy buenos muy bien atendidos ..con una rapidez para servirle a la gente gracias ((tacos don cuco ..))“

“The food was amazing. We ordered about 14 tacos and two Mexican coke for $35.“

“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“

“Absolutely humbled by this amazing place! The tacos , along with the rice and beans. And that pepper! Not too spicy but just the right amount of kick to eat with each bite of the tacos. My oh my….all for under $10! Please never stop ? I will always remember this moment in time.

Kid-friendliness: Kids meals“

“La comida está riquísima mis respetos para todos Siempre que vamos nos ha tiende “Jorge “ bien atento con lo que necesitas Los tacos de pulpo 🐙 los mejores #1“

“Parking is a bit rough - but sooo worth ittttt!
All my Latino (and non Latino) coworkers loved it and are definitely going back. The man taking orders and running the front is so kind and they are very serious about a great standard of food. Def a great place to bring or for food to bring to a party!!“

“a bit pricey (at least here in downey) but the food is worth it!!“

“Hi, I love this spot and have come like 5 times over the last couple of weeks. They have not been on alameda and king, does anyone know if they closed or are at a different spot ? Please reply if you have number of business or know anything“