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Guisados

Taco Restaurant$$$$

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Guisados

9.2^/10

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Ranked #2 for horchata in Los Angeles
The folks at Eater and GQ Magazine like this place. Would you agree?
"$6.99 taco sampler is perhaps the best food deal in all of L.A."(12 Tips)
"HORCHATA! seriously, some of the best horchata i've ever had."(21 Tips)
"Get the sampler and if you like CRAZY spicy get the torreados"(6 Tips)
"Armando Palmero (yum!)."(7 Tips)

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GQ MagazineJanuary 5, 2016
$6.99 taco sampler is perhaps the best food deal in all of L.A. You get six mini tacos filled with Guisados amazing stewed meats, each nestle on hand-made tortillas filled and beautifully garnished.
Jonathan PayneJanuary 7, 2016
Tacos are small and packed with flavor! Try the torreados taco if you like super spicy. It's the spiciest taco I've EVER ordered and I'm a huge spicy eater and was surprised. Top notch Cochinita pibil
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EaterJuly 10, 2014
Guisados always seems to be counted among the city’s best. Their stewed and braised offerings sit messily on top of thick, hand-patted tortillas, and come in a wide variety of tasty options. Read more
Joseph CDecember 18, 2015
Hi Arianna! Arianna is a Very Sweet, Nice, Thoughtful, Pretty & Friendly Lady who takes your orders & makes recommendations for you. If you're unsure of where to start, be sure to ask her for help! ❤
Marcel CrudeleJune 27, 2019
Best Taco spot has been found! They have a sampler of tiny tacos so you can try a bunch and the winners are - in order - mole poblano, conchinita pibil, chorizo, and steak picado
Alex RobertsonJuly 10, 2022
both supremely nostalgic despite different meats n means: the chorizo reminiscent of mom’s cheapo Mexican hamburger-helper type meals, the bistec of the stews my dad put so much work into. Love u both
Allie BrowneSeptember 12, 2015
So, so good. The tortillas have such a great texture, and all the meat is always so flavorful. The aguas frescas are amazing, too! My favorite place to eat before a Dodger game!
Melody ScottNovember 5, 2020
My husband and I ordered the sampler plate, which allowed us to try 6 different (mini) tacos. The clerk helped us pick. Everything was sooo good. Will try Pasadena location next- it's closer to us!
Malcolm ChangJune 4, 2022
The taco sampler is a good way to try a bunch of flavors. Also ask for the fried egg over your tamal. It gets very busy on days the Dodgers are playing, since it is on the way to the stadium.
Ben K.July 6, 2013
They make their own corn tortillas here which are awesome. The Sampler is a great way to try a lot of tacos at once. The bistek, mole, and pescado are all great choices. Amazing Horchata too.
Claire KayAugust 4, 2015
Get the sampler!!! Looks too tiny to fill you up, but OH YES IT DOES. The steak picado, mole, and tinga (not pictured here) is where it's at. So good. So flavorful.
Noah WeissApril 20, 2015
The mini taco plate is incredibly delicious and just $7 to try 6 different types of tacos (2 each of chicken, steak, pork). Throw in a tasty Horchata, too.
Chris LAugust 6, 2014
Literally any taco on the menu at Guisado’s will be delicious. They’re minimalist. Made on homemade tortillas, they feature very few ingredients but have maximum flavor.
Veronica ChaviraJuly 14, 2018
Mole Poblano taco is my favorite! Good variety of tacos and agua frescas like a refreshing jaimaca (hibiscus tea) or melon (cantaloupe) drink. Camarones taco is also delicious. Homemade tortillas! 🌮
rebecca bNovember 24, 2016
The store front is a little deceiving - don't be fooled. Delicious and savory tacos. Homemade corn tortillas. Get the sampler. No regrets.
Veronica ChaviraAugust 16, 2018
Mole Poblano taco is my favorite! Good variety of tacos and agua frescas like a refreshing jaimaca (hibiscus tea) or melon (cantaloupe) drink. Camarones taco is also delicious. Homemade tortillas!
Martin-Jesse LimMay 8, 2013
Their tortillas are like no other! The Chicken Tinga & Bistek Steak tacos are to die for. If you're looking for some heat, Chilies Torreados has the punch to make you cry.
Joseph CAugust 18, 2014
Listen to Everybody! Get the sampler to try the unique flavors exclusive to Guisados. Very different & flavorful. Also, order the Armando Palmero. After you've tried the sampler, order your favorites!
Moran ElsaMarch 31, 2020
Go out of your way to have breakfast/lunch here! Their kitchen is pretty amazing and the breakfast omelets are to die for. Not to mention, their homemade bread is out of this world.
Kingsley YoungerSeptember 29, 2014
Featured as the 1st restaurant in an episode of Heat Seekers season 1. Try the Tinga De Pollo with chipotle sauce. The hottest item is the Cochinita Pibil. All food items are slow cooked!
Greg DronenJuly 11, 2013
I loved this place already . They only sell tacos but they are very good ! The tortillas are handmade. And they also sell " aguas frescas" I tried melon and it was very good . Positive experience !
Adrian CollinsJuly 8, 2017
Parking lot further south on Sunset, after the seemingly condemned and mysteriously padlocked vintage windowless hillside buildings... Mole, hongos and quesadilla!!
cami j.April 29, 2017
i want to wrap myself in these tortillas-they're so delicious. the fish taco was one of the best i've ever had, and the mole was fantastic.
Sorrell ScruttonSeptember 3, 2014
This place is high in my top 5 taco places in LA. Everything is good. They don't serve alcohol, but they have a great patio in the back. Most things on the menu are gluten free!
Global HighlanderMay 25, 2015
Strong recommendation for mole poblano, bistek roja, & camarones (& horchata + cold brew). Medium recommendation for pescado and hongos. Do not recommend chicharron.
Cristina PerezJanuary 2, 2015
Can't decide what to eat? Try the mini sampler! You can pick your tacos or they choose for you. The Cochinita is pork and has a nice kick!
J. LongoFebruary 24, 2015
Came back to Guisados 2 days after having the sampler. Delicious, comfortable, well-priced & damn delicious w/fresh and fluffy tortillas. Add a horchata & burst with happiness.
Arun NandiJanuary 22, 2019
The torreados was simply the fiercest spice I've had before. And this from a spice lover who can deal with ghost pepper sauce fairly well. Well done!
JenniferMarch 10, 2015
A lot of vegetarian options; order more than you think you want. The tacos are so good, you'll want seconds despite the long line.
Kevin WalshNovember 18, 2022
I had the two different chicken tacos and the two different seafood tacos. All were great. I don't think you can go wrong with this menu.
Emily WilsonMarch 12, 2016
I'd skip the sampler of 6 mini tacos for 4 of your own choice. The sampler isn't customizable and it doesn't include a fish or shrimp taco.
Katherine M.September 5, 2014
My friend Brian swears that the sampler platter is the best tacos he's had in LA. His wife Lynne is a fan of the horchata popsicles and the patio.
Luis ZamayoaOctober 27, 2017
Best tacos in town for sure! Authentic Mexican food and everything fresh and delicious! Try their beverages, they are awesome as well.
Hattie JacobsApril 7, 2020
This restaurant offers great views combined with excellent taste! They are located on the first/second floor of a residential holding, it overlooks downtown.
John CassilloSeptember 8, 2015
Great stop if you want to have some genuine-article street tacos before a Dodgers game. Get the sampler (or several samplers).
Joseph CAugust 18, 2014
If you've read the tips & don't want to listen & go to the counter undecisive still, (with people waiting behind you) the guys who take your order are very nice amd will help you decide something good
C. P. BisgaardJune 13, 2015
Everyone was right. The sampler was the way to go. Tried the quesadilla as well; it was also delicious. Parking is a bitch though.
Dani DartnellMay 31, 2015
The homemade tortillas are to die for! I was also a huge fan of their twist on the Arnold Palmer: the Armando Palmero (yum!).
Joseph CAugust 18, 2014
Never been to the other locations. Street parking. Do Not Park in Driveway towards Innes Ave. / Elysian Park Ave. (Private apartment tennant parking only) There's are usually spots towards Culb Bahia.
FrostyApril 4, 2017
Been here 5+ times
PSA: it's not on the menu but you can get Vegan tacos 🌮! Just be sure to ask.
Matt LewDecember 13, 2014
Literally any taco on the menu at Guisado’s will be delicious. They’re not the fancy tacos you’ll find at a lot of restaurants. They’re minimalist.
Nick GJanuary 13, 2019
The fish tacos, shrimp tacos, and elotes (corn) tamales. One of the best in LA! And the service is great too.
J.R. ReedJuly 8, 2020
In order of taco preference: Bistec in salsa rosa, camarones, chuleta, and chorizo. Elote tamales are also quite good.
Paul MansfieldJanuary 25, 2017
The taco 🌮 sampler plate is filling and a great way to get to try different things out
Neal GrantFebruary 6, 2018
Overrated tacos, would give it a 7 at the most, cant really see the 9,5 as their reviews have em at. Had tacos from a foodtruck closeby on Sunset Blvd, they are more genuine and worth the points.
Elva EarnhartNovember 11, 2015
The sample taco plate is delicious and great because I cant ever decide what I want.
Pelin Güvenç KefelFebruary 15, 2018
Hands down best tacos I’ve had in LA. Any type of taco is good so I recommend the whole menu 😊
Price JamesApril 24, 2018
Delicious. Order the chilli taco for a friend and tell them ‘it’s mild’ - 30 minutes of performance art hilarity ensues.
Ross SheingoldJuly 14, 2015
Sampler taco plate is the way to go. Also - the spicy taco is not for the faint of heart. It is extremely hot.
Abner AcevesFebruary 6, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Tip: if you order the sampler, you can mix it up as you please. Also get the quesadilla with chorizo! Life changing.

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