El Chato Taco Truck
Mexican restaurant · Mid-Wilshire ·
Late night taco truck with flavorful al pastor, carne asada & lengua
Late night taco truck with flavorful al pastor, carne asada & lengua
"Here’s where you get food fast — without eating fast food. Even so, you’re pretty much guaranteed a square meal for under 10 bucks. Enjoy a rotating offering of Vietnamese, Paleo-friendly, American and more. Place your order and take a look around. There’s a piece of the Berlin Wall behind you, a splashing fountain and tables where you can sit and relax." - Huge
"When I visited El Chato in Mid-Wilshire I encountered winding lines and eager diners, and I noticed the tacos were much smaller than they used to be — tortillas that once took me four bites can now be finished in two, so two tacos no longer feel like a full meal and I often need four or five." - Mona Holmes
"This humble parking‑lot taco truck on La Brea has been feeding me for more than 15 years with nightly al pastor and asada hits; the tacos are small and inexpensive but packed with flavor, highlighted by softened side onions and a smoky, thick salsa that lands on everything — exactly the unfussy, highly flavorful tacos Angelenos demand." - Eater Staff
"A truck known for a distinctive, earthy, smoky salsa that helps it stand out on the griddled-protein roster (carne asada, chorizo, al pastor, pollo); it operates at the intersection of Olympic and La Brea." - Eater Staff
"El Chato is a neighborhood favorite taco truck, the kind of place where neighbors and anyone just passing by can queue up and wait for delicious al pastor tacos, served with a thick and smoky chipotle salsa. The evening-only truck does draw a crowd, so arrive hungry and be prepared to over-order, rather than waiting in line twice." - Farley Elliott
