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El Taurino
Mexican Restaurant and Taco Restaurant$$$$
Pico Union, Los Angeles
"Tacos al pastor and the tortas de carne asada are the best!"(9 Tips)
"i always get the al pastor torta and carne asada tostada!"(3 Tips)
"carne asada taco & sope.. love it."(4 Tips)
"Try the Carne Asada Burrito - Wow. Authentic Mexican."(3 Tips)
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Joseph CFebruary 26, 2015Torta Milanesa Cubano! Add some Red Sauce. Great for afterhours or after work grub. Safer parking. A/C is on full blast at 11:00 pm?? Tacos shrunk over the years. 2 armed security guards inside & out.
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İbrahim DemirJune 16, 2014Tried all meat buritto with onions and nachos (meet+cheese) Buritto was perfect. Do not get cheese for nachos as it is not a real cheese. Very crowded and they just speak Spanish!!!
The torta Milanesa with everything (onions, avocado, crema) plus cheese is everything to me, doused in their special red hot sauce, and washed down with a cold sugary pineapple drink. Open super late.
Gabriel KimJanuary 28, 2017They really are the best place for tacos in LA. I always get their Carne Asada Combo Burritos with green sauce and Horchata. Yummy!
Sir Sal ReyesMarch 20, 2011If you are in L.A. late at night go to el taurino. It may be in the ghetto but the food kicks ass. Parking is full but its worth the wait. If you can't find parking I.side park at food for less lot
debzOctober 5, 2012get extra red sauce (you can get it on the side). you'll either love it, or it'll give you the shits. the risk in finding out is worth it.
Daniel FloresOctober 8, 2014Best taco spot in Los Angeles. Service is very slow. You will be asked to pay extra for salsa. Do not come here on the Weekend. Mixture of Hispanic and koreans hardly any Caucasians. A lil pricey.
KennyMay 24, 2014had three carne asada tacos with quesadilla and extra onions/cilantro on the side. tasted amazing! will go again soon.
Juston PayneJanuary 8, 2012This a good burrito, maybe the best of the burritos. Eat this burrito. Also, for those looking for a bit of that fabled "local flavor," you'll get it here.
Torta with al pastor and the carne asada tostada are the items to beat. The barbacoa taco is pretty good too!
The guards keep their guns "cocked & locked." Which means you'll get shot if you mess around. Buy a "rioja grande" & keep it to have with other tacos. Tacos are like BBQ ribs, its all in the sauce. ;)
Sirenne SanchezJuly 24, 2013If you phone your order in, you'll be asked to go straight up to the window. Don't make eye contact with anyone in line unless you like getting the stink-eye. Ha!
Randy CancheJune 19, 2019From the Castillas to the nachos everything taste good - love this place been coming here for years
Erika ScottDecember 1, 2011BEST salsa in town,I'm not kidding.However they do have really bad service & they are so freaking stingy with their SALSA what's up with that.Go if you don't care for the service coz the food is GOOD!
Numwan WannieAugust 18, 2014Taco!!!!! One piece is very very small. Hot sauce is good. Try mix with green sauce too.
Antea SheltonApril 25, 2013The chicken burrito with rice and beans AND a side order of beans with Mexican cheese! !! HEAVENLY!!!
Lost In A Supermarket ManagerFebruary 10, 2012Jonesing for a REAL Mex burrito downtown? This is ur spot. Carne asada, with the hot sauce, is why Los Angeles rules
Carlos AguilarMay 8, 2012You have to try the green sause they serve....with anything on this menu...its sooooo gooood
Regina XelhuantziFebruary 21, 2017Food was good but they charge for everything salsa lemon everything!!
Steven KimDecember 26, 2009On sundays, get the Consome to compliment your tacos and tamales. It's a soup with garbanzo beans and is great with some red sauce mixed in
Corleto AntoniFebruary 6, 2016Chaotic number calling are out of whack,, so be ready to wait at least 30 min for your food... So don't come hungry
DrinkCobaApril 28, 2011Late night grubbin' is on! The all-meat burritos are full flavored and loaded with toppings!
Jason LiangJune 12, 2010Salsa roja (red) is the only way to go. On weekends gotta come here b4 1:30 am or else you get stuck w/ the clubbing crowd
Steven YApril 7, 2013Waited 30 minutes to get some carne asada tacos, but absolutely worth it; beware of drunk Koreans trying to speak poor Spanish though if you go late at night
Melanie CastroNovember 26, 2011Honestly, I'd rather go to King Taco. You can ask other Latinos if you'd like. I should know
Sam LeksunthonJuly 13, 2012Slooooow service, the food is good if u have 1/2 hr to wait for your order!!
Mooyon KimDecember 26, 2013Expect to wait for your order for longer than usual time for tacos and burritos.
You love our land...it's no surprise that you love our food...enjoy! ;)
FernandoFebruary 10, 2012There service is slow during lunch time! You definitely need an hour just for lunch!
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