Restaurant

King Taco # 9

11 locals recommend,

Tips from locals

Esteban
January 17, 2019
This is a great place to eat tacos and burritos!
Alex
June 24, 2015
The tacos all other tacos are judged against. An LA classic.
Brenda
July 20, 2017
Long-running chain serving fast-food Mexican standards (tacos, tamales) in a no-frills setting.
Kyung
March 24, 2019
King Taco was founded in 1974 by Raul Martínez, Sr., who operated a mobile lunch wagon out of a converted ice cream truck. Author Gustavo Arellano has credited Martinez as the inventor of the modern taco truck. Within six months, he opened the first of the chain's restaurants in Cypress Park. This inexpensive spot offers a straight forward menu of tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and tamales. On weekends, they offer rotisserie chicken. This place is fast and cheap and always packed!
King Taco was founded in 1974 by Raul Martínez, Sr., who operated a mobile lunch wagon out of a converted ice cream truck. Author Gustavo Arellano has credited Martinez as the inventor of the modern taco truck. Within six months, he opened the first of the chain's restaurants in Cypress Park. This…
Erika
February 21, 2017
This Mexican food chain is famous in the south and east Los Angeles areas. I happen to live within walking distance of one.

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Location
2400 East Cesar E Chavez Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
Central LA