# Tacos 1986 > Tacos 1986 — American restaurants in Los Angeles, CA. ## Key facts - **URL**: https://frankiapp.com/business/tacos-1986-30950 - **Type**: Restaurants - **Cuisine**: American - **Location**: Los Angeles, CA - **Address**: 609 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, Los Angeles, CA 90014, US - **Phone**: 12139887202 - **Website**: https://www.tacos1986.com/ - **Menu**: https://www.yelp.com/menu/tacos-1986-los-angeles - **Price range**: $$$$ - **Coordinates**: 34.045929, -118.251373 - **Claimed**: unclaimed - **Vibes**: Casual, Cultural, Modern ## About Tacos 1986 is a cult-favorite taco spot in Downtown Los Angeles, founded on a mission to bring the purest flavors of Tijuana street food to LA. Their hand-pressed tortillas are made to order, cradling proteins like carne asada and adobada in every bite. The menu spans tacos, quesadillas, mulitas, vampiros, and bowls, with vegan and vegetarian options available. Diners rave about the al pastor and the adobada burrito as standout favorites. The space has a casual, cultural, and modern energy that suits solo lunches, family meals, and group hangouts alike. Tacos 1986 also offers catering and on-site taco cart experiences for events of all sizes. ## Hours - Monday: 11am - 11:45pm - Tuesday: 11am - 11:45pm - Wednesday: 11am - 11:45pm - Thursday: 11am - 11:45pm - Friday: 11am - 11:45pm - Saturday: 11am - 11:45pm - Sunday: 11am - 11:45pm ## Highlights - **Hand-pressed tortillas** — Every tortilla is pressed fresh to order, the foundation of each taco. - **Tijuana street food roots** — The menu brings authentic Tijuana-style flavors straight to Los Angeles. - **Loaded with toppings** — Tacos come dressed with onions, guacamole, tomato, salsa, and more. - **Cult-favorite status** — Featured in press and praised by diners as one of the top taco spots in LA. ## Amenities - Vegan - Vegetarian - Credit Card - Apple Pay - Google Pay - Outdoor Seating - Delivery - Take Out - Wheelchair Friendly - Health Score - Staff Wears Masks ## FAQ ### Where is Tacos 1986 located? The Downtown LA location is at 609 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90014. Tacos 1986 also has locations in Beverly Grove, Burbank, Westwood Village, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Northridge, Summerlin Vegas, and West Village NYC. ### What are Tacos 1986's hours? Tacos 1986 is open every day from 11:00 AM to 11:45 PM, so you can satisfy a taco craving any day of the week. ### What kind of food does Tacos 1986 serve? Tacos 1986 serves Tijuana-style street food, with a menu that includes tacos, quesadillas, mulitas, vampiros, and bowls. Proteins like carne asada, adobada, and al pastor are crowd favorites, and the menu also includes vegan and vegetarian options. You can browse the full menu at the Tacos 1986 website at tacos1986.com. ### What are the most popular items at Tacos 1986? Diners consistently highlight the al pastor tacos as a standout, with many calling them next level. The adobada burrito is also a top pick, frequently described as one of the best burritos in LA. The hand-pressed tortillas and house salsas are regularly praised as what sets Tacos 1986 apart from other taco spots in the city. ### What is Franki? Franki is a restaurant discovery app that helps you find great places to eat through real video reviews from actual diners. You can browse reviews, photos, and videos of Tacos 1986 on Franki, and earn cash back when you dine there. Download Franki on the App Store or Google Play to start exploring. ### Is Tacos 1986 good for groups or events? Yes, Tacos 1986 is a great fit for group hangouts and family meals. They also offer catering services, including custom platters for large groups and an on-site taco cart experience, so you can bring the authentic Tijuana tacos experience to your own event. ### Does Tacos 1986 have outdoor seating? Yes, outdoor seating is available at Tacos 1986, which pairs well with the casual, laid-back energy of the spot. ### How can I contact Tacos 1986? You can reach Tacos 1986 by phone at (213) 988-7202 or explore their locations and menu at tacos1986.com. ### Is Tacos 1986 expensive? Tacos 1986 sits in the upscale casual range, typically around $30 to $50 per person, reflecting both the quality of the ingredients and the craft behind every hand-pressed tortilla. ## Reviews ### skyler — 4.3/5 · Oct 10, 2022 The team here puts a smile on your face :) they’re hard at work making handmade tortillas and #hot #tacos. I love that it comes with the works like onions guacamole tomato salsa and more ### spellsvsworld — 5.0/5 · Jan 7, 2023 Tacos 1986 is a must try in Beverly Hills! #tacos #mexican ### spellsvsworld — 4.4/5 · Nov 5, 2022 One of my favorite tacos in LA! The Al Pastor is next level 😩🌮 #tacos #tacotruck #alpastor #mexican ### jessi — 5.0/5 · Jun 16, 2025 I’m so obsessed with this handmade tacos spot. I think they have a really affordable menu and its awesome that it tastes so good as well ### geyes8117 — 5.0/5 · Aug 9, 2025 Great tacos ### spellsvsworld — 4.7/5 · Nov 8, 2022 Welcome to this amazing spot! Cant get enough of my favorite taco spot in LA #tacos #alpastor #mexican #tacotruck ### airiseats — 4.7/5 · Jul 6, 2023 The adobada burrito here is definitely one of the top 3 burritos I’ve EVER had. I highly recommend it as your protein option and get as much salsa as your heart desires. ### spellsvsworld — 4.5/5 · Jun 26, 2023 Check out this increidble Mushroom taco from Tacos1986 #tacos #mushroom ### spellsvsworld — 5.0/5 · Jun 26, 2023 Check out this increidble Al Pastor taco from Tacos1986 #tacos #alpastor ### cupcake — 5.0/5 · Jun 8, 2024 Excellent Lemonade!