Is there a more symbolic food in LA than tacos?
Not really.
From late-night stops in East LA to high-end taquerias owned by TV famous chefs, LA’s taco options are plentiful. This is a good problem to have.
But for every excellent taco truck, there are three bad ones your co-workers on zoom keep inviting you to. We’re here to avoid those. So, the best one?
Operating as a weekly pop-up inside Melody in Virgil Village.
Metztli Taqueria
In terms of presentation and price (tacos start at $6) – but these are some of the most original tacos you’ll find in the City of Angels right now.
They’re foodie experiments are well-balanced and exploding with flavor. The exact menu changes weekly, so keep an eye on their Instagram for the latest.



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