Tiffani C.
1/2/2026
Yes I know I'm in El Monte and there are def better places to go but it was late and most mom and pop shops don't open late night. The food here is pretty standard. I got the pork tamale which...
King Taco
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3900 Peck Rd
El Monte, CA 91732
Established in 1974 from a converted ice cream truck, King Taco first gained popularity when Don Raúl and Doña Lupe set up their taco truck next to an East LA bar. Over the years, King Taco has grown to 22 locations, offering a diverse range of authentic Mexican dishes that have garnered acclaim from food critics.
Ricardo Barragan's painting captures the essence of King Taco's early days, focusing on the original marquee sign and the third street location which originally operated as order-to-go in the 1980s. Customers would place their orders at the windows and enjoy their meals on the hood of their cars, embodying a nostalgic experience.
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Francisco C.
12/11/2025
Stopped by King Taco during a busy lunch hour and was seriously impressed. I grabbed nachos and two tacos, and despite the rush, I was in and out within ten minutes--heart content and stomach even...
Cynthia L.
12/3/2025
Yes, I know there are PLENTYYYY of better taco spots in and around LA but I grew up around El Monte and will always have a soft spot for this King Taco. I prefer this one over the one on Garvey...
Gabriel C.
12/22/2025
My meat burrito was dripping meat grease and they failed to complete my order by shorting me 3 tacos.
Cristina A.
11/2/2025
First time here and what a disappointment. I ordered 4 tacos and they were so tiny. Looked like I ordered from the kids menu. Small tacos with hard cold tortillas and meat wasn't hot. Tasted like...
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