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King Taco

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645 E Washington Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90015

+1 (213) 747-9915

http://www.kingtaco.com

King Taco, a beloved Mexican fast-food establishment, opened its doors in 1974 from a humble ice cream truck. Originally stationed next to an East LA bar, the founders, Don Raúl and Doña Lupe, quickly gained popularity for their authentic Mexican cuisine. Since then, King Taco has grown to 22 locations, maintaining its reputation as one of the original culinary staples in Los Angeles.

Ricardo Barragan's painting at King Taco pays homage to its early days, capturing the essence of the original marquee sign and the bustling 3rd street location. In the 1980s, customers would flock to the order-to-go setup, walking up to the windows to savor their tacos on the hoods of their cars, embracing a unique dining experience rooted in tradition.

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3.0609 reviews

Danielle G.

7/21/2025

always love king taco. the flavor and taste is always consistent across all locations, but i do feel the shrinkflation here. the sope i had was not as packed with meat and cheese as usual. maybe...

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Karl M.

7/17/2025

* The All-Meat Carne Asada Burrito was great - burrito was packed with a ton of juicy meat sprinkled with hints of lime * The Lengua Taco was delicious - the generous amount of lengua was very...

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Pollo E.

11/29/2025

Food was bland, rude service, no guacamole, they don't have lemons or limes. Wouldn't come back again. Gave one star because zero isn't available

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Adriana M.

10/29/2025

Got a BRC (Bean, rice and cheese). It was awful! It was not hot. The cheese didn't even melt. Not sure what happened to King Taco. It use to be so good. Maybe its the location? Won't be going back...

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Raul V.

9/23/2025

Muy mal servicio yo por pedir un limón después de pedir mi orden una trabajadora me dijo que ya no podía dar nada no me dieron ni tenedor ni servilletas ...no vayan muy mala experiencia

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