Rooftop setting offers beautiful views and a calm, relaxed atmosphere with stylish, spacious decor. The vibe blends casual elegance with an upbeat café music backdrop. It attracts diners seeking a vegetarian and pescatarian-friendly menu in a memorable environment.
Carnitas come with a noticeable saltiness and pair well with sweet potato hash. Portions suit sharing between two people.
Crab tostadas stand out during happy hour, paired well with a blood orange margarita. Breakfast offers carnitas and sweet potato hash, with the carnitas leaning salty for some tastes.
"The oyster mushroom omelet with goat cheese had a great creamy texture."
"You have to try the crab tostadas and blood orange margarita."
"The carnitas and sweet potato hash were great and could be split."
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Reservations are recommended for dinner, especially on weekends.
Cabrillo offers private event hosting for groups of 50-70 people.
The restaurant features a diverse menu with vegetarian and pescatarian options.
Colorful murals and festive music create a lively, authentic Mexican atmosphere with handmade tortillas and fresh ingredients. Bright decor features Día De Los Muertos themes and local sports figures, attracting those seeking authentic tacos and burritos with generous portions.
Carnitas burrito stands out with rich, authentic flavor. Tacos combine lengua, asada, and carnitas for a delicious mix.
Tacos come with freshly made tortillas and generous, flavorful meat like asada and carnitas. The menu includes authentic Mexican dishes such as birria, enchiladas with moist chicken, and a variety of vegetarian options, all served with top tier chips and salsa.
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The prices at Pinches Tacos are reasonable considering downtown LA's usual costs.
Everything is made fresh at Pinches Tacos.
The portions at Pinches Tacos are generous.
Outdoor dining occupies a narrow, hidden space with a chill vibe and lovely atmosphere. The spot feels like a small taco oasis with deliciously spicy salsas at a compact salsa bar. Seating uses plasticware, and the setting offers free parking nearby.
Duck carnitas taco stands out alongside the suadero taco and fish flauta. Carnitas tacos come highly recommended and deliver excellent flavor.
Tacos stand out with suadero and fish flauta options that deliver elevated street flavors. The menu rotates often, featuring tamales, quesadillas, and burritos with large portions and fresh ingredients.
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There is free parking at Ditroit Taqueria.
They have a parking lot right next to the restaurant, which provides peace of mind.
Seating is limited, so arrive early to secure a spot.
Mexican restaurant with ancestral cuisine and homemade tortillas offers a quaint setting near historic Olvera Street. Atmosphere features loud music and a cute robot named Arturo, creating a lively yet cozy vibe. Popular for fresh margaritas and tender octopus, it draws a mix of locals and tourists.
Two carnitas tacos come with enough meat for more than four tacos and use regular-sized tortillas. The tacos feature homemade tortillas and pair well with tinga flautas or carnitas michoacan.
Flavors focus on mole sauce and fresh ingredients with dishes like Chicken Tinga enchiladas and grasshopper tacos. Drinks include mango and guava margaritas made with fresh squeezed juice and good tequila.
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Happy hour offers $10 margaritas and discounts on drafts and well drinks.
Parking is limited, but some street parking is available nearby.
A molcajete costs $50, which is higher than average.
Taco stand offers standing dining with crowded indoor seating and some sidewalk tables facing a busy street. The atmosphere is casual and lively, attracting those seeking authentic carnitas tacos known for their rich flavor. Prices are high without menu listings, and the place features beer on tap though it can be flat.
Juicy meat fills the tacos, often overflowing with a mix of Morelia-style carnitas. A salsa and topping bar adds extra flavor, making the tacos very flavorful and tasty.
Tacos here feature juicy carnitas that overflow with meat and come with a salsa and topping bar. The pork tacos are flavorful, cheap, and include a mix of pig varieties, often served with a free sample.
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Four tacos cost $24, which may feel pricey for some.
Credit card payments incur a $1 fee, which is questionable in California.
You can eat at the bar, inside, or outside.
Metal counter and handwritten signs mark a simple setup with trays of sizzling meat. Lively and bustling atmosphere fills the space, with communal tables amid a vibrant market crowd. Tacos stand out for their huge portions, fresh flavors, and great value, drawing a steady line of eager diners.
Succulent, slow-cooked pork makes up the carnitas, with rich, tender meat and crispy edges. Served on soft, warm tortillas, the carnitas are perfectly seasoned and packed with melty bits.
Tacos come big and loaded with meat, offering generous servings that can feed two or more. Each taco costs around $5 and delivers pure flavor with a Mexican street food style.
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One taco costs $5 and contains as much meat as four tacos from other places.
The portions are large enough to easily feed two people.
The ordering process is similar to a buffet; you order at the counter.
Small taco stand offers authentic Michoacan-style carnitas with handmade tortillas and a variety of chili salsas and onion toppings. Atmosphere is pleasant but loud, with samples offered to passersby. Tacos cost $5 each, attracting those seeking reasonably priced, flavorful pork dishes.
Carnitas here have a Michoacan-style flavor that tastes very authentic, almost like tacos in Mexico. The meat with skin is especially delicious and worth the drive for its traditional flavors.
Michoacan-style carnitas stand out with juicy, succulent pork loaded into handmade tortillas. A variety of chili salsas and four types of onion toppings add layers of flavor to the tasty tacos.
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The tacos cost $5 each and $20 per pound.
Parking is complicated and expensive in the area.
The parking lot has 3 spaces exclusive for customers who eat there.
Market stall offers authentic Mexican cuisine with generous portions and rich flavors. The atmosphere is busy and popular, often making seating scarce. Prices run higher than nearby options but reflect the quality and quantity served.
Huge carnitas tacos stand out here. Plates combine asada, carnitas, beans, rice, and tortillas for a full meal.
Tacos here come with huge portions of meat, especially the carnitas and pork skin tacos that offer rich, melting lard flavor. The gordita and carne asada sope pack in generous fillings like beans, crema, and guacamole, while the horchata stands out as a very good traditional drink.
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The portions are large enough to ensure you leave fully satisfied.
Prices are slightly higher than other stalls in the market.
Ana Maria's stall offers authentic Mexican cuisine that is hard to find elsewhere.
Massive space with multiple bars and high arches creates a posh lounge atmosphere filled with loud energy. Design blends stunning decor and comfortable seating, evoking a vibrant Mexican vibe. Crowds gather for lively dining rather than quiet meals.
Carnitas vary here, with some servings described as flavorful pork and others as plain and lacking seasoning. No consistent sazon or citrusy taste appears in the carnitas dishes.
Fresh Mexican cuisine shines with seafood enchiladas like Lobster Enchiladas and Mole Verde. Complimentary chips and salsa add a nice touch to the meal.
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Reservations are recommended due to high demand at this new location.
Valet parking costs $45, while self-parking is available for $20 nearby.
Expect to pay around $40 for enchiladas, which some may find expensive.