A Taco Journey: Carne Asada, Al Pastor, Pacific Spiny Lobster, and more - Leo's Tacos #2, Tire Shop Tacos, Revolutionario, Ricky's Fish Tacos, Guerrilla, BS Taqueria and more!

Americas - USA West Los Angeles
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These reports are so freaking good.

Have you been to the taco stand on W Adams Blvd & Orange Dr? http://www.yelp.com/biz/taco-stand-on-w-adams-and-orange-dr-los-angeles

Went there two nights ago on a whim, and I thought the Al Pastor there was really solid. It’s a super small operation, which makes it a great experience. The meat had a great crisp but could stand to be a bit juicier, I think. A huge plus is that they give you a really big chunk of pineapple. (I always feel like Leo’s skimps a bit on the pineapple.) The condiments here may be better than Leo’s too. Or maybe the heavy clouds of smoke clouded my judgement. Definitely will return.

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Hi @President_Mochi,

Thanks. Oh, no I haven’t. There are too many taco stands in this city to try them all. :slight_smile:

Do you know what their hours are? And if they are there 7 nights a week, or just weekends? TIA.

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That’s a good question. I’m not sure, but I drive by there fairly regularly, so I’ll keep my eyes peeled. I believe they’re there most nights.

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Bravo! Really great work.

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::shakes head ruefully::

::snort::

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My abbreviated version of an Al Pastor run to La Guera and Leo’s on Pico. Hands down La Guera was superior to Leo’s a mile down the street.I’ll have to try the other Leo’s location next time. Total damage for 6 tacos and a soda $9.75!!!

La Guera - best not to arrive at 5pm. The Al Pastor still needs some additional time on the spit

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Leo’s @ Pico

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Wrapped up with dessert @ Grom. I still think it’s one of the best gelatos in LA, deep flavors and a very consistent gooey, silky texture devoid of any ice crystals.

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damn that looks like an OG hood kinda place - I assume they only operate during non-enforcement hours?

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Based on @Chowseeker1999’s intel. 5pm-12am/1am

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Thanks @Sgee good to hear your thoughts as well. :slight_smile:

I was hesitant and unsure if La Guera was as good as I tasted. But glad you also liked it so much. I liked it more than Leo’s Tacos Al Pastor. We’ll see if they can keep it up in the long run. I’m wishing them well.

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Leo’s

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Great pic! I’d love to see a greek place with lamb stacked on the trompo instead of that spam-ish stuff.

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@wienermobile your al pastor looks so much better than what I was served

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I was at Leo’s around 11 PM and it was very very busy and they were cutting the Al Pastor to order right off the roast so could that of made a difference?

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was the trompo there when you went?

no trompo = no leo’s

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No trompo, did I stumble upon a fake Leo?

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you need to go during non-enforcement times, e.g. nights/weekends.

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Yeah, got screwed mate, gotta go to LEO’s nights/weekends for the good shit.

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@Ns1 @Aesthete noted for my next trip to Leo’s

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Btw, this La Guera is the stand on Pico and Hobart? This is a branch of the La Guera truck in Huntington Park that is the only place that does legit suadero (brisket) tacos? Do they also serve the legit brisket at Pico Hobart??

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Hi @Aesthete,

Yes it’s a taco stand on the corner of Pico & Hobart. I don’t know if they’re related to a Taco Truck. I can ask them the next time I visit.

They do serve a variety of other meats, but we were so focused on the Al Pastor (and the Trompo) that I forgot to try their other tacos LOL. :slight_smile:

If you try it let us know what you think.