King Taco – Mexican
The air hums with the rhythmic chop of the cleaver and the savory aroma of seared meats, drawing diners into a vibrant space where the essence of the traditional taqueria comes to life. Steam rises from tender mounds of slow-cooked al pastor and crispy suadero, each taco served on warm tortillas and elevated by bright, bold salsas that dance against the rich flavors of authentic carnitas and lengua. A mountain of nachos draped in molten cheese and spicy jalapeños rounds out the experience, offering a soulful and unpretentious celebration of bold Mexican flavors.
1118, Cypress Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90065 +13232232595 https://kingtaco.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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 - $1.49: Two warm corn tortillas, grilled steak, cilantro, onions, fresh salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Taco - $1.49: Two warm corn tortillas, marinated pork, cilantro, onions, fresh salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cabeza Taco - $1.49: Two warm corn tortillas, beef head meat, cilantro, onions, fresh salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Taco - $1.49: Two warm corn tortillas, 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 - $1.49: Two warm corn tortillas, beef tongue, cilantro, onions, fresh salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tinga Taco - $1.49: Two warm corn tortillas, shredded chicken in chipotle, cilantro, onions, fresh salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buche Taco - $1.49: Two warm corn tortillas, pork stomach, cilantro, onions, fresh salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Suadero Taco - $1.49: 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 - $1.49: Two warm corn tortillas, pork rinds, 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 - $6.49: Crispy corn tortilla chips, hot nacho cheese, jalapeños Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Nachos - $8.99: Crispy corn tortilla chips, hot nacho cheese, grilled steak, jalapeños Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Nachos - $8.99: Crispy corn tortilla chips, hot nacho cheese, marinated pork, jalapeños Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Nachos - $8.99: Crispy corn tortilla chips, hot nacho cheese, pork, jalapeños Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cabeza Nachos - $8.99: Crispy corn tortilla chips, hot nacho cheese, beef head meat, jalapeños Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lengua Nachos - $8.99: Crispy corn tortilla chips, hot nacho cheese, beef tongue, jalapeños Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buche Nachos - $8.99: Crispy corn tortilla chips, hot nacho cheese, pork stomach, jalapeños Available at: dinner, lunch
- Suadero Nachos - $8.99: Crispy corn tortilla chips, hot nacho cheese, beef brisket, jalapeños Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicharron Nachos - $8.99: Crispy corn tortilla chips, hot nacho cheese, pork rinds, jalapeños Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tinga Nachos - $8.99: Crispy corn tortilla chips, hot nacho cheese, shredded chicken in chipotle, 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 - $3.99: Crispy thick cornmeal shell, refried beans, grilled steak, shredded cabbage, cotija cheese, salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Sope - $3.99: Crispy thick cornmeal shell, refried beans, marinated pork, shredded cabbage, cotija cheese, salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cabeza Sope - $3.99: Crispy thick cornmeal shell, refried beans, beef head meat, shredded cabbage, cotija cheese, salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lengua Sope - $3.99: Crispy thick cornmeal shell, refried beans, beef tongue, shredded cabbage, cotija cheese, salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Suadero Sope - $3.99: Crispy thick cornmeal shell, refried beans, beef brisket, shredded cabbage, cotija cheese, salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buche Sope - $3.99: Crispy thick cornmeal shell, refried beans, pork stomach, shredded cabbage, cotija cheese, salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Sope - $3.99: Crispy thick cornmeal shell, refried beans, pork, shredded cabbage, cotija cheese, salsa Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicharron Sope - $3.99: Crispy thick cornmeal shell, refried beans, pork rinds, shredded cabbage, cotija cheese, salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tinga Sope - $3.99: Crispy thick cornmeal shell, refried beans, shredded chicken in chipotle, shredded cabbage, cotija cheese, salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
Traditional fresh Mexican beverages, fountain drinks, and warm specialty drinks.
- Horchata - $2.99: Sweet rice drink
- Tamarind - $2.99: Made with tamarind pods
- Pineapple - $2.99: Fresh pineapple beverage
- Jamaica - $2.99: Hibiscus flower beverage
- Melon - $2.99: Fresh melon beverage Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Pepsi - $2.5: Fountain drink
- Diet Pepsi - $2.5: Fountain drink Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Mountain Dew - $2.5: Fountain drink Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sierra Mist - $2.5: Fountain drink Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Coffee - $1.99: Hot coffee
- Atole - $2.75: Warm and thick Mexican beverage (Coco, Strawberry, or Vanilla)
- Champurrado - $2.75: Corn-based, creamy chocolate beverage served warm Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Aquafina Water - $1.99: Bottled water 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
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