Coni’Seafood
Seafood Restaurants
3544 W Imperial HwyInglewood, CA
Whether it's the fried fish tacos or the smoked marlin tacos, Coni'seafood in Inglewood is a long-sought after seafood joint... and a pleasant diversion off more traditional city routes.
Tito's Tacos
Mexican Restaurants
11222 Washington PlCulver City, CA
Tito's Tacos may be a no frills takeout stand, but that's okay. It's crunchy, stiff corn shell tacos are perfect for nostalgia hounds who love the taste of a taco that instantly reminds of a time when we all rocked cassette players.
Loteria Grill
Mexican Restaurants
6333 W 3rd StLos Angeles, CA
Whether you're at the Farmer's Market location (listed here) or the Hollywood one, Loteria's colorful blend of veggie, beef, pork and chicken tacos are a thing of L.A. legends.
Arturo's Puffy Taco
Mexican Restaurants
15693 Leffingwell RdWhittier, CA
The swollen, signature Tex-Mex fried tacos may look like they're enduring an allergy to shellfish, but that's the charm of this Whittier mainstay. With densely populated tacos stuffed inside fried Frisbee-like tortillas, you can't deny Puffy's greatness.
Tacos Por Favor
Take Out Restaurants
1408 Olympic BlvdSanta Monica, CA
Purists might have a beef with this pick because there are a lot of soft ones here (some even with sauteed mushrooms). But that doesn't mean we can't evolve as a society. The next phase of delicious is on display at Tacos Por Favor. It'll have you saying 'muchas gracias' as you walk out the door.
Petty Cash Taqueria & Bar
Mexican Restaurants
7360 Beverly BlvdLos Angeles, CA
This isn't your run-of-the-mill, rundown taco joint. This "interpretation of street food classics" from Walter Manzke has everything from Boulder Valley Strip Loin Carne Asada to Grilled Maitake Musroom tacos. It may not be for purists, but it's still good.
Gardens of Taxco
Mexican Restaurants
1113 N Harper AveWest Hollywood, CA
There is no official menu here, only a song that comes out of your waiter's mouth telling you of Taxco's offerings. Luckily the song includes... tacos.