When I declared to the world that my hometown Whittier has the best tacos in L.A. , I was expecting a little interest.
I didn’t realize that thousands of you would be sharing it, debating it, and proclaiming your best-of-L.A. champions.
That happened when LAist 89.3’s AirTalk asked me to go on air with host Austin Cross to discuss my position. Many people, nicely, did not diss Whittier’s tacos as much as talk up their favorites.
And I have to say, I know many of them, and yes, I concede that there may be plenty of greatness outside Whittier, too. In the spirit of sharing the wealth, I thought I'd share the love for some of your favorites. Here's what some of them said.
(And if you have any you’d like to share, email me at [email protected] A post shared by SF BAY | LA FOOD •TRAVEL• LIFE (@hungryhungryheejin) Frankie from Koreatown: Taqueria Juanitas on Third and Western. “Their tortas and tacos are amazing, especially their al pastor.
” A post shared by El Asadero Prime Taqueria (@elasaderoprimetaqueria) Liz from Southgate: El Asadero Prime Taqueria in Lynwood. “It has a very big taco menu, with a very good vegan meat substitute. My favorite is the taco chile poblano; it's just delicious.
Everything is always so tasty and fresh.” A post shared by Sonoratown Taqueria (@sonoratownla) Cam in West Hollywood: Sonoratown in Mid-City (and DTLA). “They make guisado style tacos (editor note, Sonoratown serves Sonora style tacos, not guisado style) , and cater as w.
