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: halal, 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
Diet fit at King Taco
Halal at King Taco
King Taco in Los Angeles has 6 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew and Sierra Mist. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at King Taco
King Taco in Los Angeles has 8 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Carne Asada Sope, Al Pastor Sope and Carne Asada Taco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at King Taco
King Taco in Los Angeles has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Diet Pepsi and Aquafina Water. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at King Taco
King Taco in Los Angeles has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Diet Pepsi and Aquafina Water. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at King Taco
King Taco in Los Angeles has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew and Sierra Mist. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at King Taco
King Taco in Los Angeles has 6 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew and Sierra Mist. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at King Taco
King Taco in Los Angeles has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Diet Pepsi, Melon and Champurrado. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at King Taco
King Taco in Los Angeles has 2 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Diet Pepsi and Melon. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Carnitas Nachos | 23.1 g | 52.6 g |
| Carnitas Sope | 47.8 g | 51.3 g |
| Al Pastor Sope | 30.5 g | 46.4 g |
| Carne Asada Sope | 4.8 g | 43.9 g |
| Chicharron Sope | 7 g | 38.4 g |
| Carne Asada Nachos | 95.1 g | 36.2 g |
| Cabeza Sope | 6.9 g | 36.1 g |
| Suadero Sope | 6.9 g | 34.5 g |
| Chicharron Nachos | 83 g | 32.5 g |
| Tinga Taco | 6.1 g | 30.5 g |
| Tinga Sope | 20 g | 29.9 g |
| Cabeza Nachos | 83 g | 27.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
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 Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Taco - $1.49: 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 - $1.49: 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: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lengua Taco - $1.49: Two warm corn tortillas, beef tongue, cilantro, onions, fresh salsa Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tinga Taco - $1.49: Two warm corn tortillas, shredded chicken in chipotle, cilantro, onions, fresh salsa Dietary tags: High-Fiber 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 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal 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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber 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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Sope - $3.99: Crispy thick cornmeal shell, refried beans, marinated pork, shredded cabbage, cotija cheese, salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cabeza Sope - $3.99: Crispy thick cornmeal shell, refried beans, beef head meat, shredded cabbage, cotija cheese, salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein 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 Dietary tags: High-Protein 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 Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tinga Sope - $3.99: Crispy thick cornmeal shell, refried beans, shredded chicken in chipotle, shredded cabbage, cotija cheese, salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber 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, Halal, 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, Halal, 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, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sierra Mist - $2.5: Fountain drink Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Aquafina Water - $1.99: Bottled water Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, 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
Frequently Asked Questions about King Taco
- Is King Taco halal-friendly?
- Yes. King Taco has 6 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew and Sierra Mist.
- What can I eat at King Taco on a halal diet?
- Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew and Sierra Mist carry the halal tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does King Taco have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Diet Pepsi and Mountain Dew.
- What is the highest-protein dish at King Taco?
- Carnitas Nachos, at roughly 52.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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