Tacos Y Birria La Unica is a taco truck in Boyle Heights with great birria.

Birrieria Villalobos in Boyle Heights is the go-to spot for anyone looking for generous portions of Tijuana-style beef birria.

Taquizas Gilberto is a weekend-only pop-up in West Covina that serves tender lamb and goat birria.

Birria El Jalisciense in Boyle Heights is known for its excellent goat birria.

Tacos el Goloso is a birria spot in Torrance with generous portions and extra-crispy tortillas.

El Ruso’s Silver Lake location is just as great as the original, serving the same Sonora-style tacos and handmade tortillas.

Playita is an order-at-the-window seafood spot in Silver Lake with excellent ceviche, tacos, and campechana.

Interstellar is the best cafe near the Santa Monica Promenade. The Korean-owned spot serves excellent burritos, katsu, bulgogi, and more.

Come to Birrieria Esquivel for the birria, stay for the consomé.

Umbrella Taco is a Melrose taco shop and a good quick lunch if you’re out shopping.

Ditroit is an excellent Mexican spot in the Arts District, and the more casual sibling restaurant to Damian.

L Fish has an excellent outdoor set-up in East LA, where they serve Ensenada-style fish tacos.

An innovative taco pop-up in Silver Lake, Metztli is making some of the best quesadillas, tostadas, and tacos in LA.

Angel’s Tijuana Tacos has multiple locations throughout LA - fantastic al pastor.

Kaon is a to-go only taco spot near Pico-Union serving Filipino flavors.

Tacos Neza is a much-needed spot on Sunset by the border of Weho and Hollywood, an area where it’s nearly impossible to find an affordable lunch.