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  • 5/5 HairFreek B. 6 months ago on Google • 689 reviews
    We've eaten here twice and it's going to be a regular place for lunch. Their meats are cooked fresh and flavorful. The service is fast and efficient. You can dine in with a large crowd or take out. Plenty of room. They sell pitchers or bottles of beer, yum! Too much parking!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brendon K. 1 year ago on Google • 90 reviews
    El Taurino is one of my favorite spots for tacos, and my recent visit was no exception. The Carne Asada tacos were flavorful and satisfying, while the Nachos were equally delicious. The service was friendly and attentive, and the overall experience was enjoyable. Highly recommend a visit to El Taurino for taco lovers!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joseph C. 10 months ago on Google • 322 reviews
    This is my go-to place for taking out of town visitors for a taco experience. It’s open late, and it’s usually busy at all hours of the night.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marilu P. 1 year ago on Google • 96 reviews
    Always a great experience. I know everything is good in the menu, BUT, the carne asada tacos and the chicken tamales are fantastic! I love their green sauce, the red one is a bit too spicy for my liking.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephanie R. 11 months ago on Google • 91 reviews
    If possibly getting stabbed is okay, this is the spot. Lol, maybe it's the time I go, which is always after midnight. The security guard is always there but idk how much he can really protect.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 MINAH K. 6 months ago on Google • 79 reviews
    This is a real taco. I would have gone there often if it were nearby, but it's a shame. The atmosphere feels like I'm at a Mexican restaurant and there are a lot of people.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 jose p. 7 months ago on Google • 69 reviews
    Was and continues to be the best mexican place for Tacos in K-Town. EL TAURINO is a whole in the wall. But their burritos and Tacos are amazing. Stop by and simply try the TORTAS DE MILANESA, BURRITOS, TACOS ETC. They have options for everyone. No matter what meat you like, you will enjoy the seasoning. Try their Al Pastor, Suadero, or Cabeza tacos. You won't be disappointed. If ur light on spicy food, order the green sauce, it has a tasteful kick and definitely a great add-on to anything you order. Double check the schedule, but FRI, SAT & SUN they are open 24 hrs!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elizabeth S. 9 months ago on Google • 61 reviews
    One of the best taco spots in LA. Everything I’ve tried is bomb. The agua de piña is my favorite always fresh. Their green sauce tastes exactly like the one at king taco but usually it’s way less of a wait. The only downside is the tiny parking lot but outside of that it’s worth the trip.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jay T. 9 months ago on Google • 191 reviews
    Better than King Taco! Not many locations, parking lot is small, and limited seats but a must try! Everything on the menu is on hit! Their Horchata tastes like no other!

  • 1/5 Melissa G. 3 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    I’ve been coming here for years and before the prior owner sold it the food and service was a 10/10 now with these new owners the food is trash customer service is bad the only good thing here is their green salsa I can say that the street vendors sell better juicy and tasty tacos and tortas. Unfortunately I will never be coming back here again. So much for what the original El Taurino used to be back in the day. I hope they fix their food quality and their customer service.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway


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