Tacos De Canasta El abuelo

Boyle Heights taco pop-up known for creative Mexican cooking with herb-infused tortillas, a classically trained approach, and a must-order pork belly taco served over black beans and nopales. Famous for pork belly breakfast burritos at Smorgasburg LA.

Boyle Heights family-run truck specializing in Puebla-style tacos árabes — shawarma-spiced marinated pork served on pan árabe flatbread with chipotle salsa — and refreshing aguas like limonada con chía.

Boyle Heights specialist in birria de chivo (goat) and birria de res (beef) on handmade corn tortillas — regular tacos, tacos dorados, and the much-loved quesatacos, plus orders of birria in a cup. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

Late-night Boyle Heights taco stand on North Soto with a flaming pastor trompo crowned with pineapple, plus carne asada, pollo, suadero, and tripas; open into the early morning hours.