King Taco – Mexican
The air hums with the vibrant energy of a local institution, where the intoxicating scent of charred carne asada and spiced al pastor wafts from the bustling open kitchen. Each bite offers a masterclass in authentic street-style flavors, featuring tender, slow-cooked meats tucked into warm tortillas and golden mounds of nachos draped in molten cheese and fiery jalapeños.
2400, East Cesar E Chavez Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90033 +13232643940 https://kingtaco.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at King Taco
Halal at King Taco
King Taco in Los Angeles has 2 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Champurrado and Piña. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at King Taco
King Taco in Los Angeles has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Carne Asada Taco, Carne Asada Sope and Tinga Sope. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at King Taco
King Taco in Los Angeles has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Piña. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at King Taco
King Taco in Los Angeles has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Piña. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at King Taco
King Taco in Los Angeles has 2 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Champurrado and Piña. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at King Taco
King Taco in Los Angeles has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Champurrado. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at King Taco
King Taco in Los Angeles has 7 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lengua Taco, Chicharron Taco and Carnitas Taco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Paleo at King Taco
King Taco in Los Angeles has 1 paleo-tagged dish on its current menu, including Piña. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at King Taco
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Carne Asada Sope | 4.8 g | 43.9 g |
| Carne Asada Nachos | 95.1 g | 36.2 g |
| Chicharron Nachos | 83 g | 32.5 g |
| Tinga Taco | 6.1 g | 30.5 g |
| Tinga Sope | 20 g | 29.9 g |
| Carnitas Taco | 31.7 g | 25.1 g |
| Carne Asada Taco | 13.1 g | 24.7 g |
| Chicharron Taco | 27.7 g | 21.9 g |
| Lengua Taco | 0 g | 16.2 g |
| Atole | 12.9 g | 13.9 g |
| Cheese and Jalapeños Nachos | 95.1 g | 12.5 g |
| Al Pastor Nachos | 56.9 g | 11.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 8:30 AM - 12:00 AM
- Friday - Saturday
- 8:30 AM - 3:00 AM
Menu
Tacos
Two warm corn tortillas with your choice of meat, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro, onions, and our famous fresh salsa.
- Carne Asada Taco - $1.1: Two warm corn tortillas, grilled steak, cilantro, onions, fresh salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Taco - $1.1: Two warm corn tortillas, marinated pork, cilantro, onions, fresh salsa Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cabeza Taco - $1.1: Two warm corn tortillas, beef head meat, cilantro, onions, fresh salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Taco - $1.3: Two warm corn tortillas, pork, cilantro, onions, fresh salsa Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lengua Taco - $1.3: Two warm corn tortillas, beef tongue, cilantro, onions, fresh salsa Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buche Taco - $1.1: Two warm corn tortillas, pork stomach, cilantro, onions, fresh salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Suadero Taco - $1.4: Two warm corn tortillas, beef brisket, cilantro, onions, fresh salsa Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicharron Taco - $1.87: Two warm corn tortillas, pork rinds, cilantro, onions, fresh salsa Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tinga Taco - $1.3: Two warm corn tortillas, shredded chicken in chipotle, cilantro, onions, fresh salsa Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Nachos
Crispy corn tortilla chips smothered in hot nacho cheese, topped off with your choice of meat and jalapeños.
- Cheese and Jalapeños Nachos - $6.4: Crispy corn tortilla chips, hot nacho cheese, jalapeños Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Nachos - $7.8: Crispy corn tortilla chips, hot nacho cheese, grilled steak, jalapeños Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Nachos - $8.5: Crispy corn tortilla chips, hot nacho cheese, marinated pork, jalapeños Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicharron Nachos - $14.42: Crispy corn tortilla chips, hot nacho cheese, pork rinds, jalapeños Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sopes
A crispy thick cornmeal shell with a border topped with refried beans, your choice of meat, shredded cabbage, cotija cheese, and our famous salsa.
- Carne Asada Sope - $3.2: Crispy thick cornmeal shell, refried beans, grilled steak, shredded cabbage, cotija cheese, salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tinga Sope - $2.78: Crispy thick cornmeal shell, refried beans, shredded chicken, shredded cabbage, cotija cheese, salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
Traditional fresh Mexican beverages and fountain drinks.
- Horchata - $4: Sweet rice drink
- Jamaica - $2.9: Hibiscus tea
- Tamarindo - $4: Tamarind pod beverage
- Piña - $4.1: Pineapple beverage Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Champurrado - $3.7: Warm corn-based creamy chocolate beverage Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Atole - $2.9: Warm thick Mexican beverage (Coco, Strawberry, or Vanilla)
- Coffee - $0.05: Hot coffee
Frequently Asked Questions about King Taco
- Is King Taco halal-friendly?
- Yes. King Taco has 2 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Champurrado and Piña.
- What can I eat at King Taco on a halal diet?
- Champurrado and Piña carry the halal tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does King Taco have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Piña.
- What is the highest-protein dish at King Taco?
- Carne Asada Sope, at roughly 43.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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