Welcome to Tacos La Güera Pico
At Tacos La Güera Pico, located on W Pico Blvd in Los Angeles, a culinary story unfolds that celebrates authentic Mexican flavors and generosity. Known for their outstanding tacos de fritanga, their offerings like buche, suadero, and al pastor are elevated by expert preparation and rich seasonings. Customers rave about the vibrant flavors reminiscent of Mexico City, underlined by the unique salsas that pack a punch. Beyond exceptional food, Tacos La Güera Pico also demonstrates a commitment to the community, feeding those in need. This isn't just a taco stand; it's a heartfelt experience for anyone seeking true Mexican cuisine.
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2949 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006, United States Hotline:
Welcome to Tacos La Güera Pico, a vibrant gem nestled at 2949 W Pico Blvd in Los Angeles, California. Renowned for its authentic flavors and tantalizing taco offerings, this food stand has quickly become a local favorite for taco lovers across the city. With an impressive selection of fillings, Tacos La Güera Pico is a culinary experience that should not be missed.
What sets Tacos La Güera apart? Their specialty is the tacos de fritanga, featuring meats expertly slow-fried in a traditional comal de acero. The results are stunning; take the Buche Taco, for instance, where tender, lard-simmered pig gut transforms into a delicately flavored treat with crispy edges. Similarly, the Suadero Taco, made with a superior cut of beef brisket, offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience that is sure to impress even the most discerning palates.
Each taco is a testament to the authentic taste of Mexico City, as highlighted by satisfied customers like Xueye Lin, who declares them the "best tacos in LA," urging all to indulge in their buche, suadero, and cabeza options. Ana Lopez shares her deep-rooted loyalty, having visited for over a decade, remarking that the al pastor tacos are always worth the trip, especially given the restaurant's community contributions.
The Al Pastor Taco is another standout, showcasing marinated pork shoulder prepared with finesse, served in a soft tortilla, and crowned with a slice of grilled pineapple. Pair it with the unique and flavorful salsa verde for a burst of taste that elevates each bite. Don't overlook the house-made salsas; as Hector Puente notes, the orange habanero salsa packs a fiery punch that taco enthusiasts crave.
A visit to Tacos La Güera Pico also means indulging in the vibrant atmosphere and friendly service that keeps patrons returning. So, whether you're in the mood for a quick bite or a late-night taco run, be sure to bring cash or Zelle, as their streamlined ordering system will have you savoring your tacos before you know it.
In summary, Tacos La Güera Pico is not just a taco stand; it’s a celebration of authentic flavors and community spirit—a cherished stop for taco aficionados and newcomers alike. Come for the food, and stay for the experience that truly honors the rich tapestry of Mexican cuisine.
Hands down best tacos in LA, get the buche, suadero, and cabeza.
Been coming here for over 10 years! I live out of state now so everytime I come back to visit family, I make sure to stop by and get al pastor tacos! Food is always good, their prices have gone up but it’s worth it once in a while. They even make sure to feed the unsheltered community and God is definitely blessing them for that! Way to go!
The BEST TACOS I have tried in LA. WAAYYY BETTER THAN some other overrated street tacos that don't even take Zelle or Cashapp like brothers and cousins, TACOS LA GUERA ACCEPTS ZELLE!!! All of Their exquisite flavors like the tacos and salsas take me straight to Mexico City!!
Located in Harvard Heights and specializing in tacos de fritanga, or 'fried tacos,' Tacos La Güera is one of Los Angeles' finest food stands. The fillings for their tacos de fritanga consist of meats slow-fried in lard in a steel disc with a well that runs along the perimeter and a convex center called a comal de acero or 'charola.' The 'Buche Taco' here falls into this 'fritanga' category: lard-simmered pig gut is chopped into cubes resulting in smoothly-textured meat that does not have the taste and flavors of normal buche. Instead, when expertly-prepared as it is here, it has a pleasant, mild taste and delectably soft chew to it, with crispy browned edges. The 'Suadero Taco' is prepared similarly, but with beef brisket instead of buche. That's right, they are not using actual suadero, they're using a superior cut of beef as evidenced by the graininess and tenderness of the meat. I recommend topping with the salsa roja, a lip-scorching red sauce with intense chili flavors. Blistered jalapeño toreados along with grilled onions are available if you desire even greater levels of heartburn later. Interestingly enough, despite this taco stand's focus on tacos de fritanga, their chow line begins with an al pastor specialist next to a spinning trompo of sticky marinated pork shoulder ready to carve some of it into tortillas for your delight. The taquero here makes a solid al pastor taco, leveraging a pro carving technique resulting in very thin slices of adobo-glazed pork with lots of flavored surface area, capped with a slice of grilled pineapple. The salsa verde here is a 'must' and uniquely fantastic with the al pastor pork. Don't visit Tacos La Güera without leaving with at least a few 'Al Pastor Tacos' smothered in salsa verde in your belly. As you would at a taco stand in Mexico, you order your tacos first and then pay. This leads to my only nitpick with this operation: it is very difficult to pay if you're rolling solo, as you're holding plates full of tacos and perhaps an agua fresca while trying to reach for cash in your wallet, and there's no place to temporarily sit the plates down. Tip: Best to have your money in hand when you order, before you start receiving your plates of tacos.
THIS ARE THE BEST TACOS!!!! Real mexican taco taste, i felt like i was eating tacos in Mexico city I'm from Mexico city so i know tacos really well. They put a lot of meat, price is
10/10 so good, first had 2 and my partner had 4 as we walked away eating we decided we needed more cause they were so dang good so had 3 more. Than later the same night we had to finish with tacos. We did Al Pastor and beef but Al Pastor is for sure the winner!
Amazing tacos, insanely good prices, and very friendly people. Smothered my tacos in what I thought was creamy chipotle, turned out it was the hottest salsa experience I’ve had in my life. Did cry. Still 10/10
Food is packed with flavor, that orange habanero salsa is straight fire!!! Tried the tacos and was impressed, will come back to try the quesadilla and burrito next.