King Taco – Mexican
The air hums with energy as the savory scent of marinated meats searing on a hot plancha draws diners into this vibrant temple of street-style tradition. Each hand-held masterpiece, from the smoky char of carne asada to the tender, spice-kissed al pastor, offers a bold explosion of flavor that captures the soulful essence of a bustling taqueria. For a truly indulgent finish, golden mounds of nachos come alive under a blanket of warm cheese and the sharp, bright kick of fresh jalapeños.
45, North Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena, CA, 91103 +16267920405 https://kingtaco.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, keto, low-carb, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, heart-healthy, whole30, paleo, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, gerd, atkins, south-beach, low-cholesterol, tlc, renal, volumetrics, alkaline, carnivore, aip, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 12:00 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 - $110: Two warm corn tortillas, grilled steak, cilantro, onions, fresh salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Taco - $110: Two warm corn tortillas, marinated pork, cilantro, onions, fresh salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cabeza Taco - $110: Two warm corn tortillas, beef head meat, cilantro, onions, fresh salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Taco - $130: Two warm corn tortillas, slow-cooked pork, cilantro, onions, fresh salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lengua Taco - $130: Two warm corn tortillas, beef tongue, cilantro, onions, fresh salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buche Taco - $110: Two warm corn tortillas, pork stomach, cilantro, onions, fresh salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Suadero Taco - $140: Two warm corn tortillas, brisket-style beef, cilantro, onions, fresh salsa Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicharron Taco - $187: Two warm corn tortillas, pork rinds, cilantro, onions, fresh salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tinga Taco - $130: Two warm corn tortillas, shredded chicken in chipotle sauce, cilantro, onions, fresh salsa 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 - $640: Crispy corn tortilla chips, hot nacho cheese, jalapeños Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Nachos - $780: Crispy corn tortilla chips, hot nacho cheese, grilled steak, jalapeños Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Nachos - $850: Crispy corn tortilla chips, hot nacho cheese, marinated pork, 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 - $320: Crispy thick cornmeal shell, refried beans, grilled steak, shredded cabbage, cotija cheese, salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Sope - $320: Crispy thick cornmeal shell, refried beans, marinated pork, shredded cabbage, cotija cheese, salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
Traditional fresh Mexican beverages and fountain drinks.
- Horchata (Medium) - $400: Sweet rice drink Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Jamaica (Medium) - $290: Hibiscus tea Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Tamarindo (Medium) - $400: Tamarind pod drink Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Piña (Medium) - $410: Pineapple drink Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Champurrado - $370: Warm corn-based creamy chocolate beverage Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Atole - $290: Warm thick Mexican beverage (Coco, Strawberry, or Vanilla)
- Coffee - $5: Hot coffee
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