Best Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Tacos Restaurants in West Hollywood
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
The Gardens of Taxco
Five decades of family recipes at takeout prices
Notable Picks
8.2
Family-owned and 'born in the sauce' since 1971, this takeout-focused gem serves authentic Mexican comfort food at wallet-friendly prices. Their garlic chicken and carnitas in salsa verde have earned a devoted following among locals who appreciate generous portions and homestyle cooking.
Must-Try Dishes:
Garlic Chicken (Salsa de Ajo), Carnitas in Salsa Verde, Al Pastor Tacos
What Makes it Special: Five decades of family recipes at takeout prices
Worthy Picks
#2
Los Tacos
7.8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Late Night Legends
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Los Tacos is a 90046 fixture for all-day, into-the-early-morning plates of tacos, burritos, and menudo on Santa Monica Boulevard. The menu feels more old-school diner-meets-taqueria than curated, but the homestyle stews and straightforward tacos keep regulars returning.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef taco, Al pastor taco, Carnitas taco
What Makes it Special: 24-hour-style Mexican spot with homestyle soups and tacos.
7.7
Pinches Tacos on Sunset is a brightly painted, late-night counter serving classic street-style tacos to Sunset Strip crowds. It leans more fun and convenient than polished, but the range of meats and long hours make it a dependable option before or after shows nearby.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne asada taco, Pastor taco, Lengua taco
What Makes it Special: Colorful Sunset Strip standby for street-style tacos into the night.