One of the perks of living in Los Angeles is that you’re always within a five block radius of a taco. And who isn’t taco-obsessed in California- well, there’s just me I think- or New York, and other foodie city’s around the country for that matter, as Mexican cuisine is muy caliente these days. Of course, here in LA everyone has their favorite go-to spot- or truck- when in need of a serious taco fix. From unassuming food carts that gather lines of hungry taco fanatics to small storefronts to long-established classics, who’s up for a taco crawl?
Ricky’s Fish Tacos When it comes to fish tacos, Ricky Pina’s Baja-style versions are Mexican food-haven.
Bar Ama Bar Ama’s breakfast taco is the best place to start your day…or cure your hangover. www.bar-ama.com
Chichen Itza Restaurant Serving up delicious Yucatan cuisine from their outpost at south LA’s Mercado de Paloma, the Cetina family has kept Chichen Iza high on every taco lover’s list throughout the years. www.chichenitzarestaurant.com
Sky’s Gourmet Tacos This soul food-influenced shop may not be serving up your traditional fare, but nobody seems to care. www.skysgourmettacos.com
Petty Cash Offering up semi-authentic and super tasty takes on Mexican street food, this taqueria headed by celebrated chef Walter Manzke- of LA’s red hot Republique– is more about interpretation than replication…in all the right ways. www.pettycashtaqueria.com
Tacos Quetzalcoatl Slinging rarer Mexican fare from the Chalmita region, Tacos Quetzalcoatl has everything you need when it comes to a killer taco.
Flautas Take a taco, roll it, then deep-fry it, and you’ll have a deliciously crunchy form of taco known as flauta. The best in town are made by Jaime Martin Del Campo and Ramiro Arvizu at this restaurant. www.iflautas.com
Leo’s Taco Truck With a near cult following, this truck’s al pastor is definitely one of the best in LA.
Guerrilla Tacos Fine dining expat Wesley Avilla’s Guerrilla Tacos has quickly risen to the top of LA’s taco scene. www.guerrillatacos.com
Tacos Punta Cabras On LA’s westside, this taco joint takes inspiration from its geographic namesake, serving Baja-influenced, predominantly seafood and vegetarian tacos in house-made corn tortillas. www.tacospuntacabras.com
Tags: Culinary, Los Angeles, Restaurants, Tacos, Travel
