Wayne Z.
1/15/2026
King Taco is to Tacos and Burritos what In-N-Out is to burgers. That being said, sure there's Alot of street stalls serving up really good Mexican Sopas, Tacos, Mullitas, Quesadillas, Birria,...
King Taco
$$
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(855)
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3900 Peck Rd
El Monte, CA 91732
Established in 1974 from a converted ice cream truck, King Taco first gained popularity when Don Raúl and Doña Lupe set up their taco truck next to an East LA bar. Over the years, King Taco has grown to 22 locations, offering a diverse range of authentic Mexican dishes that have garnered acclaim from food critics.
Ricardo Barragan's painting captures the essence of King Taco's early days, focusing on the original marquee sign and the third street location which originally operated as order-to-go in the 1980s. Customers would place their orders at the windows and enjoy their meals on the hood of their cars, embodying a nostalgic experience.
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3.0(855)
Tiffani C.
1/2/2026
Yes I know I'm in El Monte and there are def better places to go but it was late and most mom and pop shops don't open late night. The food here is pretty standard. I got the pork tamale which...
Francisco C.
12/11/2025
Stopped by King Taco during a busy lunch hour and was seriously impressed. I grabbed nachos and two tacos, and despite the rush, I was in and out within ten minutes--heart content and stomach even...
Cynthia L.
12/3/2025
Yes, I know there are PLENTYYYY of better taco spots in and around LA but I grew up around El Monte and will always have a soft spot for this King Taco. I prefer this one over the one on Garvey...
Kevin C.
1/8/2026
My go to spot for carne asada burritos. Service and ambience is decent. What I want to rave about and advertise is their mobile app. If you've been to one King Taco you've seen the long line at...
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