Tacos Los Cholos

If you’re having trouble finding Tacos Los Cholos, just take a big whiff—the fragrant plumes from the mesquite grill will lead you right to this order-at-the-counter taqueria. The grilled meats at this Anaheim original (they have equally excellent locations in Fullerton and Huntington Park) can go toe-to-toe with the best barbecue spots in the country, only here tortillas are the transportation method. Every cut, from lime-marinated ribeye to the crispy-charred short rib, absorbs the flavor of mesquite charcoal. Between the clouds of smoke, the banda music blaring through the speakers, an open-air patio with TVs and misters, and the highest standard of asada, this isn’t just the best taco spot in Anaheim, it’s one of the best in Southern California.