![]() The meat is marinated in chimichurri, then griddled and placed on charred tortillas with fresh pico de gallo, fire-roasted salsa, and cotija. Steak Tacos, Saddle Ranch Chop HouseĮverything about this “Rock Meets Western” restaurant in West Hollywood is over the top (ahem, the mechanical bull), and that ethos comes through in the showstopping tacos. This Pasadena-based vegan restaurant has its own farm and CSA program, but what really blows our mind is the avocado treatment in this taco: battered, deep-fried, and layered with pico de gallo and fiery habanero-threaded “cream cheese,” all served on a corn tortilla. Baja Avocado Tacos, Sage Plant Based Bistro & Brewery Pasadena It’s amped up with a corn and black bean salad, cashew crema, and a tomatillo-powered salsa. Walnut Mushroom “Chorizo Taco,” SausalĪt this El Segundo restaurant, chef and partner Anne Conness takes walnuts and mushrooms and transforms them into flavor-packed sausage that rivals the porky original. At this Long Beach vegan spot, those ’shrooms are spread over a nutty corn tortilla and blanketed with a smoky ancho chile oil, grilled onions, fermented curtido, and almond-based feta. There’s just something magical about mushrooms grilled until caramelized on the outside and pillowy on the inside and stuffed into a taco. Meaty chunks of shiitake mushrooms are presented with all the veg (lettuce, tomatoes, coleslaw) and a generous drizzle of Sky’s hot and tomatoey Sassy Sauce. “Soulful” is the word the late, great critic Jonathan Gold used to describe chef and owner Barbara “Sky” Burrell’s tacos. Shiitake Mushrooms Taco, Sky's Gourmet Tacos Create your own little tasting menu of tacos with this order of four: Choose from guajillo-braised beef, chicken tinga, pastrami, mushroom carnitas, spicy shrimp, and more, all served with salsa on corn (or flour) tortillas. San Francisco graciously shared its California-inflected Mexican food with this Manhattan Beach outpost. The must-order, throughout all the change, remains the taco pollo - grilled chicken and a choose-your-own adventure of flavor boosters (salsa roja, onions and cilantro, lime, grilled jalapenos). Now 14 locations later ( Huntington Park, West Covina, and beyond) and an expanded menu with sopes, tortas, and more, this family-owned restaurant chain has become a SoCal staple. ![]() Tacos Gavilan started out as a taco truck with a signature charcoal grill. Hector Sanchez has expanded his father’s restaurant to West LA and Venice, and with him, he’s brought the iconic carnitas, fatty and crispy in all the right parts, crowned with onions and cilantro, and nestled into pliable corn tortillas. The Sanchez family has been doling out textbook-perfect Pueblan recipes on the westside since the 1990’s, and it’s still going strong. Carnitas Soft Taco, Tacos Por Favor Santa Monica They are the definition of simple done right: charred chunks of chicken, shredded lettuce, salsa, and the usual onion-and-cilantro mix, all on soft corn tortillas and paired with rich rice and beans. Hollywood’s best kept secret is this Michoacan-inspired restaurant and its grilled chicken tacos in particular. Grilled Chicken Taco, Tere's Mexican Grill The fish changes daily - though often you’ll find succulent cod - and that fish of the day is fired up on the grill and seasoned with a balanced duo of creamy guacamole and citrusy slaw, all tucked into a chewy blue corn tortilla. This Venice neighborhood spot prides itself in sourcing the freshest seafood, and it shows in its crowd-favorite tacos. Neroni and his team grill the locally sourced fish until flaky, then shower it with smoked chile creme fraiche, sliced avocado, and shredded cabbage. This Venice institution cranks out stellar baked goods, globally inspired small plates, cocktails, and more, but regulars know the grilled rockfish tacos are where it’s at. Grilled Rockfish Tacos, The Rose VeniceĬhef Jason Neroni is a true Renaissance man. It’s a study in flavors and textures: chewy corn tortilla, seared marinated oyster mushrooms, a cooling pile of pickled daikon, carrot, and cucumber, and, to finish, a sprinkle of fermented fresno chiles. Vegan Mushroom Taco, Tacos Tu Madre West HollywoodĪt this mini chain of vibrant taco shops, with outposts in Los Feliz and Larchmont Village, you must order the mushroom taco. No judgment if you order this all for yourself. ![]() ![]() This Santa Monica restaurant’s shareable main is the best of the best for a reason. Steak night doesn’t have to mean a T-bone with potatoes and creamed spinach it can also look like supple flour tortillas, seasoned black beans, fragrant Mexican rice, all the guac and salsa verde, and juicy slices of steak. Grilled Steak Tacos for Two, The Upper West
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