Tacos 1986

There are a few Tacos 1986. I have only been to this one and we love it. All of their food is great--Mexican food-- and you will love it. Beware the salsa, some is so hot, so ask. I did not and that was just dumb. We love all their food. They make the best soft tacos and their burritos are out of this world. They have great meat that is cut just for you and it is ever so fresh and tasty. They have several types of tacos and burritos, my favorite being the carne asada burrito. They also have salsas you can buy by the bottle and they even have merch. The place is super cute and always clean. You can eat there or take home, many take home or use delivery. The service is great. They are so nice and they make you smile. The prices are fair for what you get and the food is fresh. You will love it.

Ordered through Postmates and was met with old guacamole on my bowl. The food itself was good and I’m sure even better eating-in, but I was disappointed to see that the guacamole in the side was great— delicious even— but the guacamole topped on my bowl was bitter and old, as if it had been exposed. I ended up scraping it off—probably $1-2 worth the way they charge for avocado. Typically this happens when you have premade guacamole and have it in the fridge not covered. While this could have been a fresh batch of guacamole or not— the lack of oversight by who made my order did not leave a good impression on me— especially being a first time customer. That aside, the bowl was quality though not super flavorful.

Soo good. We got a bunch of differenr T items and everything tasted sooo good and fresh! The tortilla was amazing, the meat was amazing and the guacamole was absolutely delicious. There isn't any place to sit but there are a few high tables outside and some counter space inside.

Delicious food, no seats available, you eat standing up, but that’s exactly what makes it authentic Mexican cuisine.

The food is not bad at all! They could do less salt for sure. But my biggest gripe is how does a Taco/Burrito place not have Spanish rice or refried beans?!? Missed that part. IMHO that’s what makes Spanish cooking! Some kind of rice at least would have been NICE!

Perfect for what it is. Great, quick, tasty taco shop. Highly reco. A little interior bar for eating. And similar, but larger, set ups outside. We grabbed tacos (chicken and mushroom). Chicken was our favorite. Guac was a bit salty, and did not have too much kick. But they had a bunch of salsa available, and we mixed some of that in. Guac side is pretty large, and comes with whole fried chips. Parking is standard Westwood fair. Some paid lots, street meters etc.. it’s great! Go Bruins!

Chicken taco was so good. They make their corn tortillas fresh and it was delicious. I loved the combination of flavors. They have a line up of sauces and things to add to the taco. Very good service. Unfortunately didn’t have much seating so more of a grab and go vibe. Overall was great food and I will want more in the future.

BEST. TACOS. PERIOD! Tacos 1986 are exceptional in every manner. They are delicious. Prices are very fair & service is excellent too! Very impressed by their operations! Sadly- they’re only available in California! I’m so going to miss their Tacos when I depart LA! They are the BEST Tacos I’ve ever had! Bar none!! We went back 3 days in a row! Great job Tacos 1986 💯 & if it’s good enough for President Biden it’s definitely good enough for me/you!!

Second time coming here but first time ordering online through Toast for pick up. Limited parking so checked the box for curbside pickup when ordering. Double parked and checked-in, but no one came out for a while...ran in and bag was on the counter with no one waiting and multiple staff...so not sure why that service is offered. Anyways, got their delicious bottled horchata ($3.50) again. It's less thick and has a strong milky flavor--make sure to shake it! Paired it with the #1 taco combo ($12), which comes with 2 5" tacos, beans, rice, and a soda. The tacos come with guac on top, but this time I decided to get in on the side so I could dip, and I was disappointed by the small portion and lack of flavor with the carne asada when eaten without the guac. The fresh, handmade tortillas were great. Overall, a little disappointed with this experience, but the combo plate is a great deal.

I was looking for a good Mexican place since I now work in the area. Looking at their yelp, I read some reviews of people, not being too happy with the portion size and such. With that in mind, I decided to give them a try anyways. I ordered online and went to pick up my order. It was prepared on time as requested, so the service and the employees were good. They also have a nice selection of salsa, which I try all of them, and the salsa were very good. The place was clean, but on the smaller side, and there's not much room to eat there if you'd like . Now come to food, this is where they need some improvement. The taste of the salad that I got was good. It's really about the portion size and the price. For what you pay for, it's really not worth it. My burrito was very small and was not cheap at all. I probably won't be coming back here if I'm in the mood for Mexican. I'd probably hit up the local taco truck instead.

What I Ordered: -Carne Asada Burrito $13 I saw mixed reviews about the burritos at Tacos 1986, but I had enjoyed their tacos at another location. I decided to try something different. My coworker ordered the Vampiro, and it looked delicious; I wish I had ordered that instead. The burrito was subpar, in my opinion. I would skip the burrito; it was greasy and lacked flavor, and it wasn't very filling.

These guys are so nice. I was in line for breakfast tacos when the menu changed right at noon to the lunch menu - they still served me the breakfast tacos and at a discount. Gentlemen who serve good meat There's standing tables outside but not much for seating so plan to eat on the go! Go give them some love!

We came here based on the reviews to grab a light lunch. This place is well known because President Biden came and ordered a quesadilla. We ordered 2 asada (5/5) tacos and 1 pastor taco (4/5). The food was flavorful. The service was good. We ordered and received our food shortly after. There is a small area with a self serve salsa bar with radish and cucumber . My favorite was the salsa de fresa . I've never seen or tried strawberry salsa, but it was pretty good! *Just don't add too much to your tacos. The ambience is upbeat. There is Mexican music playing. There is an open kitchen where you can see the employees preparing the homemade tortillas and food. There is an outdoor dining area, but no chairs. You stand and eat at bar style tables. Limited dining area. My husband and I had to walk a little to stand and eat. Overall, the asada tacos were more flavorful than the pastor taco. Good food.

Burritos were very good. So were salsas in the salsa bar. I wish it burritos would come with chips to eat with the salsa. No toilets in case you have a kid that needs to go.

Stopped by for the 5 for $5 special to celebrate their five years in Westwood! 2/24/25 through 2/28/2025. Tacos were prepared to order and was fast! I was afraid of long lines or slow service but they were prepared.

I checked out Tacos 1986 because of the amazing 5 tacos for $5 deal going on this week, and I'm so glad I did. I got 20 tacos (carne asada, adobada, pollo asado), and they were all cooked well and topped with fresh onions, cilantro, salsa, and guacamole. The carne asada is my favorite because of the char. You can also see the them making fresh handmade corn tortillas, which truly makes this place so great--the aroma and taste of the fresh tortillas is so addicting. I also loved the self-serve station filled with a variety of salsas and other condiments. If you love chili oil, you will love their salsa macha! Although their tacos are normally pricey, I'd still come back again because of the authentic taste and flavors. Despite being so busy with a line coming out the door, the staff member at the cashier was very kind and quickly refilled the salsas and condiments upon asking. I ended up returning 2 days later to grab 25 additional tacos. Unfortunately, they packed my order short of a few tacos, but they were still great for lunch and dinner today.

My first time trying this place it was delicious! There was so much hype about this place so I decided to come and try it. I ordered the burrito de carne asada and my partner ordered the quesadilla combo. The protein she choose was chicken and she loved it. I enjoyed the burrito even though it is a bit on the smaller side. She stated that the chicken was well seasoned and loved that they are not greedy with the guacamole. The service was amazing and the servers were so attentive and welcoming. The ambiance is small since it makes you feel like you are outside out of a food truck that is the aesthetic that I received. I will definitely come back to check out the Perron?

Great food, fresh quality. Fast and convenient, and everything is always consistent. love their table setup too

Whether you love beef, chicken, or mushrooms, you can't go wrong with the tacos, burritos, or bowls from Tacos 1986. Get every sauce from their sauce bar and use liberally! Service is friendly and efficient. If you are really hungry, you can eat at the stand up tables outside, but mainly a to go operation. Parking can be tough, but if all else fails park at Target or Trader Joe's, 1 block away and validate.

Ordered takeout from here on toast tab. It was got there the guys were packing my food, and it is super delicious. I got the soft scramble taco and the mushroom and egg taco, both vegetarian. The three guys working here on a Tuesday morning we're also super friendly. Excellent cooks and great customer service, give them a raise!

Probably my favorite taco place! The toppings selection is fantastic, with a lot of variety to choose from, and if you're doing takeout, you can pack little cups of them to go. I especially like adding their sliced cucumbers to my tacos. The fresh tortillas, pressed to order, are amazing--soft, not floury, with a nice amount of oil that pairs perfectly with the taco fillings. Each taco comes with guacamole, onions, and cilantro, and I highly recommend the beef option--the flavor is on point. Service is fast, and they only accept credit cards. At $3.50 per taco, it's a bit on the pricier side, but the quality and flavor make it absolutely worth it in my opinion.

Tacos are tasty here. The tortillas are the best part. They make them fresh there. They aren't dry and have good flavor. You get your basic meat options here. You won't find fat or gumballs in your meat. I stick to the pastor and asada here. The pastor could use a little more flavor. The only issue I had is i ordered an hour in advance and when I got there I still had to wait another 15 minutes. I got the text that the order was ready, but yet still waited. I definitely wouldn't go out of the way to come here, but if one so happens to be close...well then there's always room in a belly for one taco at least.

Food was great! service was quick and staff member on duty was very helpful! Lots of pros - only con is there wasn't enough seating, but we are ok with it cause they were busy and all space was taken!

Everything was on point. Had the Chicken, Steak and Al Pastor tacos with a Mexican Coke and it was Fuego Check out my YouTube for full review

Tried this spot during their $5 for 5 taco deal week. Hate to say it, but these are some of the worst tacos I've had. I was excited to try, but very underwhelmed at the quality and taste. The texture of the tortillas was very soggy, and the meat and toppings lacked flavor. Not sure if this was a quality control issue during the deal week, but unfortunately I won't be returning.

I wish I had got more tacos but since I was trying it out i got one bacon egg and cheese taco , 10/10 ! , also try the Horchata cold brew !! Soooooo good. It wasn't loaded with sugar making it super sweet- it was the perfect mix of coffee and horchata. Plus the views !!! I liked taking this little pit stop here :) also it was pretty packed when I went and the staff was all smiles and good vibes even tho it's such a small lobby. I would definitely come back again , and for sure get my coffee haha

Complete trash filled half of my taco put the smallest scoop of avocado . Then proceeded to tell me this is how their tacos are while, raising their voice and pressing me ... when this is not true because I eat this place all the time this was a personal attack to me and I don't even know these people. TRASH HUMANS. Will never eat this garbage place again. Whoever owns it do better

Overall, a good taco. Delicious food. Come here before a game or movie. Staff is friendly

This is related to an online order that I tried to get a refund for (for one item) but it didn't pass for some reason. I've been here in person before and it's a nice spot to eat at. There's also delicious sauces for self serve. The quesadillas and perron (5ish dollars each) had good flavors. My friend got a burrito a while back and I recall the size and how much he liked it. For 15 dollars I got a very disappointing burrito. I put it next to the perron and it was literally 0.5 inches longer. What happened??? Anyway. Just don't order the burrito here. It has changed for the worst.

Clean yes no tables and food well below par. Customer service slow and not friendly. Flavors eh. Rice was hard didn't even want to test the beans.

A solid burrito!! I ordered it on DoorDash and got a chicken burrito. I honestly am not sure it had guac but if it did, there certainly was not enough. It was very good though and if I went again, I'd go in person and also get the burrito grilled. Pretty good though! It was made and delivered SO QUICKLY though!!

Very sweet staff and good options for vegan/vegetarian customers. They also have a great salsa bar. However, there is no seating for customers. I paid $16 for a burrito with mushroom, rice, beans, and guac, and it was quite small. That is a bit ridiculous. You can get better burritos for cheaper in any part of Los Angeles.

Let's TACO bout this Joe Biden approved taco spot! Nestled in the outskirts of Westwood Village, Tacos 1986 offers a surprising amount of protein choices (pollo, adobada, carne asada, etc) that you can get as a quesadilla, mulita, taco, burrito, rice bowl and more! While I still prefer taco trucks or street stalls, their menu offerings are surprisingly well-made (albeit a bit salty), and much better than Americanized Mexican restaurant chain offerings. Every dish included lots of toppings including salsa, fresh guacamole, onions and cilantro, although I wish their UberEats delivery options included their salsa and any limes/grilled jalapeños and onions. Definitely check this spot out if you're looking for a dependable taco restaurant in the Westwood area!

The food was decent, but the portions are VERY small. With the exact same order at chipotle or similar places the portions are like 3 times bigger for the same price. Paying $11 for a few ounces of food is pretty high. On the plus side, they do include guacamole at least. Maybe it would have been better if I had ordered tacos instead

So so flavor for a $4 street taco. No bathroom to wash your hands. They have a place to stand outside where you can eat.

This place is only worth going to if you're going to eat there. EVERY SINGLE TIME I go there and order to go, they mess up my order and leave out half or a quarter of what I ordered. Wasting my time and my money, leaving my frustrated by the time I get home excited to eat dinner and see they didn't put half my order in the bag. They've done it numerous times now and I will no longer be supporting this business any further because of that. Don't waste your time or money here, it is only worth eating here if you eat AT the location and can make sure they don't mess up your order and skip out on giving you what you paid for.

Probably the smallest $13 burrito I've ever had. Flavor was good. Service was good, standing only for eating.

Ordered catering for 20 from Tacos 1986 (Westwood): 5 lbs total split between asada, chicken, and pastor (3 small containers) + 60 tortillas for $370. The asada was mostly fatty/gristly. Only 7 people ate and had 2 tacos each--14 tacos total--before the trays were basically tapped. Wildly underwhelming for the price. The math that makes no sense * Total paid: $370 * Meat provided: 5 lb = 80 oz * Cost per pound: $370 ÷ 5 = $74.00/lb * Cost per ounce: $370 ÷ 80 = $4.63/oz * What actually happened: 14 tacos $370 ÷ 14 = $26.43 per taco * Cost per person (who actually ate): $370 ÷ 7 = $52.86 per person * Planned cost per person (for 20): $18.50 -- but we didn't get anywhere near 20 served * What 5 lb should reasonably yield: * At 2-2.5 oz meat per taco 32-40 tacos * We got 14 tacos ( 35-44% of a normal yield) I now have over half an office of hungry people. Pretty disappointing!

Don't know what planet the five-star reviews came from, but this place is a rip-off, the place is filthy, and the burrito was horrible - in addition to being ridiculously expensive and not the item I ordered (steak versus bacon). Bottom line, I recommend avoiding. If I wanted to tolerate this kind of quality, I'd do the otherwise unthinkable and go to TB or JITB for a third of the price.

We've been fans for awhile. Still are. Only complaints are that the prices are higher and the portions smaller. A vegetarian burrito doesn't even come with cheese -- gotta pay extra -- and you need two mushroom tacos (they're amazing) when one used to do. Disappointing but also delicious.

I love the adoba quesadillas here. The strawberry salsa is pretty spicy and goes well with the sliced cucumbers. Would definitely recommend checking it out!

Ordered two burritos, they were delicious. Best burritos in town! Placed an order for pick up over the phone, staff and service was quick and friendly.

This is the second time I ordered a asada burrito with extra meat and got extra flour tortilla shell and less filling. I requested my guacamole on the side didn't get that, but they made sure to charge me for the extra meat. $14.00 for a burrito shell

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Tasty but pricey, and no seating. We were in the area and looking for a place with fast vegetarian lunch options and remembered really liking our DTLA Tacos 1986 experience, so decided to try this location. As with the DTLA location it's standing counter dining only, so if you're looking for a place to sit you're out of luck. We were ok with it. We got a couple of vampiros, a taco, and a quesadilla--all with mushrooms (which is the only veg option), along with an assortment of their salsas. The food was good, but it's all pretty much the same ingredients in different combinations, and rather small portions for the price. The fried tortillas on the vampiros were kind of tough and chewy--made me wish I'd gotten the mulitas instead. We also got a couple of horchatas, which came pre-packaged in bottles. We thought they tasted good, but it was weird not getting them in a cup with ice. Overall good; we got what we came for, but can't say I endorse it as enthusiastically as before.

This was my first tacos 1986 experience and certainly won't be my last - the tacos are so tasty, and the salsa?! YUM! My husband and I each got the 3/$10 taco deal with hongos. We also got guac and a mulita - all of it was delicious. We were so excited about the salsa bar that I forgot my drink - oops. The hot salsa is phenomenal. I wish I'd gotten several. Can't wait to return!

Best tacos in town. Love coming here. Their horchata is the besssst, and don't even get me started on the food

Parking looks like it could be difficult to find. We were able to walk over after visiting the Hammer Museum. It is small with no where to eat outside with a few stand up bar type of spots outside Small selection of meats. We got a taco of each of the three and they were good. I also got a burrito to take home for later that was good. We got a Mexican Coke in a bottle which was delicious and a horchata that comes in a sealed plastic bottle (also jamaica). The horchata was not very good like this. Staff- friendly and hard-working

I had the chicken Perron combo and it was the worst food experience ever . The tortilla was soggy / wet , just few little pieces of meat which was slimy and had tendons or something . They were what you discard when you clean the meat not to be used in food . The whole thing looked like slimy & shiny . It looked so disgusting, went straight to the trash . The rice was dry , not fully cooked . Just looking at it you lost your appetite . What a waste of $14 !!! A truck taco is better than this .

Good tacos! Great flavor. Fresh ingredients. Good tortillas. Horchata was delicious. If you're in the need of a quick bite, this is a great choice.

Delicious vegan tacos! I love the vegan mushroom tacos at Tacos 1986. The tortillas are handmade fresh, and the mushrooms are sooo flavorful! It's always a great evening when I get to come here and people watch white standing outside at the tables. What helps the authenticity factor is that the staff is so kind, just like you would find in any taco place in Mexico! A little slice of home in Westwood, I highly recommend tacos 1986 next time you're looking for some delicious tacos.

This is hands-down one of my top favorite burritos I've ever eaten. I always choose al pastor as my protein so I chose adobada which is the version that they offer and it was so good that I forgot to take a picture of the inside because I was too busy eating it. Burritos are actually a new menu item at Tacos 1986 and they should have added it sooner because the ratio of ingredients was so well-balanced and every bite was a beautiful marriage of flavors. The adobada was juicy, tender and a bit greasy but the salsa helped cut some of it so all was well. They have a wide selection of salsas from mild to spicy and of course I tried them all. I also ordered combo #1: any 3 tacos - pollo asado, carne asada, and hongo for my boyfriend because he didn't mind trying anything but I wanted to try one of every meat option. I liked all of them pretty equally but hongo would be at the bottom only because of the lack of texture. That said, they're pretty flavorful and topping them with salsa made them even better. If you make a visit here, definitely order the adobada whether it's in taco form or burrito form. Parking is a bit rough because it's mostly street parking. However, if you go grocery shopping nearby then you can stop by after to take some food to go. The food came out relatively quickly and we dined out on the stands outside but there was no place to sit down.

Best Mexican for a quick fix. Get the carne asada burrito with rice and ask for them to grill the burrito. Thank me later. It's fire 10/10 recommend

Ordered Tacos 1986 in person for takeout. No line, so quick ordering. I ordered 2 tacos (1 steak, 1 adobada) and 2 quesadillas (1 steak, 1 adobada). Food itself was quite good. Value wise, had to ding them a star. They were relatively small bites, could definitely use more protein. Flavors were definitely there though. Self serve salsa. Would have been nice to have it pre-packaged in containers. Street parking only. Definitely down to be back to try their other proteins! Hope they can add some more in mine next time :D

Everyone there was really nice. I like how they put the salsa on the outside, so customers can serve themselves. I had a mushroom taco from somewhere else and it was good, but it's nothing compared to the ones Tacos 1986 has. Also, the carne asada and pastor are so flavorful and the tortillas taste hand made. Will definitely be coming back.

Got some tacos for lunch. Glad I finally tried it, but might only come back if I'm already parked in the area. Stinks that there's only stand up eating and they should offer salsa on the side. Tacos are small and come with salsa, cilantro and chopped onion. Burritos and quesadillas also available. Vegetarian options have mushrooms. Adobodaba - not well seasoned Carne Asada - great charred taste, would get again, not sure if worth $4 though. The thin tortillas are chewy, but was surprised only one per taco.

Carne asada burrito was good but had some chewy pieces of meat and was too small for $13+tax. Limited street parking, no parking lot.

A super casual taco spot, all food to be consulted while standing. If you need a celebrity endorsement, they have a framed photo of Biden on the wall. $5 will get you the secret-menu Perron, where a hand-rolled tortilla is covered with a crackling layer of queso to cradle the carne and a topping of soft pinto beans and a dab of guac. Delicious but I prefer my simpler street tacos by the bunch. The chicken is fine, the mushroom is good, the pastor is less strongly seasoned and super tender, which I like. Carne Asada is king, and it's the reason to come back. Love the thin and chewy handmade tortillas, love the street tacos overall.