Tacos Don Manolito

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Tacos Don Manolito

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Authentic Mexico City tacos: cheese-crusted maja, campechano

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5553 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 Get directions

$10–20

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Tacos Don Manolito Review - Hollywood - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Hollywood has a plethora of forgettable fast-casual lunch options. Tacos Don Manolito is an exception. The sunny, order-at-the-counter taco shop on Sunset Blvd. comes via Mexico City, where it’s a popular chain. Our guts telling us it could have similar success here. Early standouts on the menu include the maja, which is a griddled cheese crust that’s been rolled with your choice of protein (get the perfectly salty ribeye) and then wrapped in a soft, transculescent flour tortilla. Then there’s the costeño-campechano, a behemoth of a taco filled with a mix of cecina, homemade chorizo, and chicharron with chopped onions and jalapenos mixed in. It’s a perfect balance between sweet, savory, and spicy, and considering that two will easily fill you up, the $4.40 price point makes for a very affordable meal." - Brant Cox

https://www.theinfatuation.com/los-angeles/reviews/tacos-don-manolito

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Tacos Don Manolito

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Mexico City Chain Tacos Don Manolito Opens First U.S. Location in Los Angeles - Eater LA

"Tacos Don Manolito, a successful tacos a la plancha chain from Mexico City that has expanded to 25 locations in Mexico, Spain, and Honduras, will open its first U.S. branch in Hollywood on October 16, offering an impressive menu of tacos that are sure to be a hit in Los Angeles." - Bill Esparza

https://la.eater.com/2021/10/15/22728612/tacos-don-manolito-los-angeles-mexico-city-taqueria-opening-photos

Tacos Don Manolito

Michael H.

Google

I never knew a taco that wrapped its meats in a cheese blanket existed and I am so glad they do. It may not look as photo ready as the other two tacos I had but it is one of the best tacos I've ever had. This is a new place in an easy to miss corner of a small set of shops on Sunset Blvd. They have found their way to LA from Mexico City and I'm thrilled they picked a location so close to me to open up. I had three tacos. Maja - cheese crusted beef (protein is up to you, I chose the beef) Campechano - chiccaron and chorizo Pastor - bbq pork The tacos come with sides of grilled/marinated onions and a variety of salsa. Everything was amazing but I'll be dreaming of that cheese crusted beef taco for days!

Lini De L.

Google

Today I stopped in to Tacos DM for the first time. The location is clean with cute design. Portions are generous. I had the Maja, rajas con crema and campachano tacos. The horchata is not super sweet which I LOVE. Will be returning soon

Kylie B.

Google

Amazing tacos!! The flavors are so unique and nothing like I've had before. Highly recommend the campechano tacos - wow they were delicious! The red salsa was so flavorful, and the green salsa was the perfect balance for the spice in the chorizo. Restaurant is clean and the staff was very friendly. Love that this place came to LA!

Sergio C.

Google

Outstanding tacos, if you are in LA and want a taste of tacos just like if you were in Mexico City, this is the place. Bar none, the most authentic Mexican tacos in Los Angeles, I’m Mexican and I back that up! Come and enjoy a campechano taco and a cecina maja.

L 1.

Google

We've finally got a spot in LA that ports the traditional Mexico City tacos experience. I relocated from Mexico a few years ago and I can't describe enough how hard is to find a taqueria that gets it. With Don Manolito we have now a place in LA that truly understands the complex craft of making a real campechano taco, with the right set of ingredients and flavor. The personnel is incredible and amicable. The place is clean and there were multiple seats available for me and my family. I personally loved the Maja with the right set of red sauce it can be a incredible combination. Congratulations to DM for finally honoring how REAL tacos are made.

Alexandra B

Google

What a beautiful place! So comfy, fast and delicious! I got to try the guacamole, the chicken tacos and the cheese quesadilla and all of it was just over the top. It was quite a ride for me from Santa Monica but I might have to find more things to do in this area so I have an excuse to always stop for a taco. Definitely want to try the local Kombucha out of pineapple next time and the steak taco. Highly recommend anybody to check out this place! Best Tacos in LA!

Ale A.

Google

I just went to Tacos Don Manolito for take out it was soooo delicious. We ordered the Maja absolutely worth ordering it is amazing. Also tried the campechano and also loved it they taste like real Mexican tacos. Everything was packed really good and hot until we got home the salsa verde is to die for. Best place for tacos in LA really recommend it and will definitely go back soon.

Ale R.

Google

These tacos are amazing. They taste the same as the ones in Mexico City and their sauce, which is one of their most distinctive flavors, is the same! I was transported back to Mexico when I tried the maja with campechano. I will definitely will be coming back every time I am feeling homesick.