Best Tacos Restaurants in Silver Lake
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
El Ruso
Handmade Sonoran tortillas from Tijuana flour with perfectly grilled meats
Notable Picks
#1
El Ruso
8.9
Featured on Netflix's Taco Chronicles and Food & Wine's Best New Restaurant 2020, this Sonoran-style truck crafts handmade flour tortillas from Tijuana-sourced flour. The mesquite-grilled carne asada and massive sobaqueras burritos showcase owner Walter Soto's commitment to authentic border flavors with meats that develop serious char.
Must-Try Dishes:
Muñeco Combo Taco, Chile Colorado Burrito, Carne Asada Taco
What Makes it Special: Handmade Sonoran tortillas from Tijuana flour with perfectly grilled meats
8.6
Armenian-Mexican fusion from the Mini Kabob team serves falafel tacos alongside smoky chicken and steak kebabs on fresh flour tortillas. This Silver Lake counter-service spot draws crowds for its inventive mashup of traditional Armenian barbecue with Mexican street food sensibilities, featuring signature toum garlic sauce and house-made salsas.
Must-Try Dishes:
Falafel Taco, Chicken Kebab Taco, Steak Quesadilla
What Makes it Special: Original Armenian-Mexican fusion with authentic falafel tacos
Worthy Picks
#3
Tacos Delta
7.6
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Walk-up window taco stand on Sunset Boulevard serving extensive menu of Mexican breakfast plates, tacos, burritos, and soups with a back patio for dining. Known for chilaquiles burritos and crispy battered fish tacos at budget-friendly prices, this neighborhood fixture attracts diverse crowds from construction workers to Silver Lake hipsters.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chilaquiles Burrito, Fish Taco, Carne Asada Taco
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood institution with extensive menu beyond typical taco stand offerings
#4
Tacolina
7.5
Baja California-inspired restaurant from Blue Plate Taco featuring farm-to-table ingredients in a lush garden setting. Chef Jonathan Juarez's menu includes organic chicken tacos, seasonal salads, and craft cocktails, though the stunning verdant patio outshines the food execution.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Taquitos, Grilled Chicken Tacos, Caesar Salad
What Makes it Special: One of LA's most beautiful outdoor dining patios