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El Taurino
1104 S Hoover St
Los Angeles, CA 90006-3616
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#164 of 3,745 restaurants in Los Angeles
  • Cuisines: Mexican
  • Average price*: $ 8
  • Address: 1104 S Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA 90006-3616
  • Phone:  (213) 738-9197
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“the real thing”
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4 of 5 stars
beemerguy 2 contributions
los angeles
Mar 24, 2009

If you want great tacos, burritos piled with your choice of carnitas, carne asada, lengue, adobo, washed down with some draft beer, you have come to the right place. Right off Olympic Blvd at Hoover, a place for genuine Mexican treats. Most patrons are Mexican if that tells you anything... more

“hehe :D had a chance to...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 25, 2009

hehe :D had a chance to try it while at work. i was happy, very happy :) more

“One of the best places...”
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4 of 5 stars
fnkmaster 51 contributions
Jan 15, 2009

One of the best places to go have food late at night. Everything is spicier than any other place but the food is so tasty and tender. Very very cheap food and be prepared to wait in line before you get your food! more

“Have to have the carne...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 19, 2008

Have to have the carne asada tostada. more

“Great al pastor tacos.”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 11, 2008

Great al pastor tacos. more

“Can NEVER go wrong with...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 3, 2008

Can NEVER go wrong with late night Mexican. My favorite is the carne asada tostada. more

“Love the tacos al...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 11, 2008

Love the tacos al pastor...green sauce is yummy. Tostadas and sopes are good too. more

“soooooooooo good!”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 11, 2008

soooooooooo good! more

“best hot sauce”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 19, 2008

best hot sauce more

“greasy but an...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 4, 2008

greasy but an institution. Lots of different meats and great tortas. pitchers too. Some think the neighborhood is sketchy, but they have security there. I think the truck in the back leaves at night to go downtown so watch for it... more

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El Taurino Address

1104 S Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA 90006-3616
Tel: (213) 738-9197
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.