King Taco

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5729 Atlantic Blvd
Maywood, CA 90270
+1 (323) 560-1245
http://www.kingtaco.com

King Taco, a beloved Mexican fast food favorite, traces its roots back to 1974 when founders Don Raúl and Doña Lupe started serving authentic Mexican cuisine from a converted ice cream truck in East LA. Over the years, King Taco has grown to 22 popular locations, offering a wide variety of delicious dishes that have garnered praise from prominent food critics.

The iconic restaurant pays homage to its early days with a painting by Ricardo Barragán showcasing the original marquee sign and the 3rd Street location from the 80s, where customers used to enjoy their tacos on the hood of their cars. As one of the few surviving original Los Angeles restaurants, King Taco continues to delight customers with its rich history and flavorful menu.

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3.0596 reviews
L C.
5/29/2025

The food is good but they always take a long time to serve. I understand when it's packed but I went there in Monday there was one person ahead of me paying and 2 orders waiting they took 45...

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Harry B.
8/31/2025

Worker inconvenienced me and wouldn't take my 20 bill because someone wrote happy birthday on it . I had to go back to my car and bring a fresh 20 dollar bill out of the car .That is why you get...

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Tesla H.
7/6/2025

This worker wearing a yellow hat and shirt was staring at me aggressively just because I looked at him to ask a question. He came up to me very aggressively and asked me I needed something g . I...

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Claudia V.
12/6/2024

This review is biased because I love King taco. They have the best simple tacos. You don't need lime because their meat is already seasoned well. The red salsa is fire so ask for it on the side....

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Anthony P.
4/19/2024

I've been a lifelong KT fan for many years. Anyone who knows me knows my first experience was at the KT in East LA on 3rd Street where my now father-in-law tested me on how I could handle the red...

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