ADRIANS TACOS Info
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Outdoor seating
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Takeout
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Dine-in
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Lunch
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Solo dining
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Comfort food
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Quick bite
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Small plates
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Breakfast
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Casual
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
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Credit cards
Parking
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Free parking lot
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Free street parking
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Parking
Best KPortal Reviews
Very good taco truck in downtown. I have to say, to post up by Guerrilla Tacos and actually stay open, this place had to be good. I had the pastor burrito and the flavor was really great. Not the best I’ve had in LA, but possibly in LA Downtown. Expect there to be a small line regardless of the time of day, and don’t plan on staying to eat because there are really only 4 chairs total. It’s worth stopping in to try it, I do recommend it.
Taco truck, decent food, but mainly for convenience. Would I travel for the food? No.
For one, I didn't smell the aroma prior to getting to the truck, and that's usually not how it goes.
Chicken quesadilla was good but basic.
Carne asada was spicy and flavorful.
When I made payment for my food, I wondered if I was being overcharged. After reading multiple reviews, I see there's a continued practice of not establishing a standard price.
Best burritos/tacos in town period!
Adrian's is a taco purveyor that's been parking in Downtown Los Angeles' Arts District since 2008, now mere footsteps away from the Wes Avila's ultra-hyped "Guerilla Tacos" restaurant. This is a much different taco experience than that, though may not necessarily be a lesser one when you consider the costs associated with each. If you choose to eat "in," you'll be eating your tacos on fold-out tables while sitting on milk crates, and you're going to be paying for those tacos in cash, but at least you won't have to tip anyone.
If there is one taco to order at Adrian's, it appears to be their "Shrimp Taco," which features double corn tortillas stuffed with small spiced shrimp, coated with fiery seasoning without being smothered in sauce. It was as excellent of a shrimp taco as I've had in Los Angeles west of Mariscos Jaliscos. The "Cabeza Taco" was nicely seasoned and sauced with a punchy salsa verde that I enjoyed. Here, their cabeza was shredded, though still as juicy and soft as you'd expect cabeza to be.
Lastly, I need to explain my rating: I asked for separate plates for my tacos when I ordered, they understood my request, and they refused to give them to me for reasons they did not care to explain to me. If they're trying to reduce paper waste, I could have lauded them for that in this very review. If it was a matter of economics, I could have compensated them. But the lack of explanation around being unable to meet my polite request was mildly infuriating. I have deducted a star accordingly.
That said, it was an overall positive eating experience, and I wouldn't hesitate to return.
The food is amazing and is my local go-to here in the Arts District. It took me a while to learn the menu as a newbie... I wish it was a little more descriptive. I'm sticking to the chicken taquitos for now, they are very filling especially if you get the platter with rice and beans.
Update: went back out of convenience and they tried to charge me 12 dollars for a chicken torta, which was 8 dollars last time I got one a few months ago. I made them refund me and went elsewhere, despite the inconvenience. They definitely charge whatever they feel like they can get away with. I’m going elsewhere from now on.
Adrian’s has pretty good food, nothing crazy but good. The problem is their business practice of charging different amounts based on their mood. One day a chicken torta is 8 dollars, next day it’s 11. One day carnitas tacos are 2.25, next day 2.75. My friend orders a chicken quesadilla, 6 dollars. I order one, 8 dollars. It seems like they just look at you and charge as much as they think they can get out of you. I’m really tired of it and will be going somewhere else from now on.
Best in town where? Wasn't even seasoned. Had chicken burrito asada burrito and chorizo tacos all weren't season. Overrated.
Really good tacos ,meats are juicy and flavorful and salsas are great too. Shaded outdoor dining is available
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 07:00 AM - 04:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 07:00 AM - 04:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 07:00 AM - 04:00 PM |
| Thursday | 07:00 AM - 04:00 PM |
| Friday | 07:00 AM - 04:00 PM |
| Saturday | 07:00 AM - 04:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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