Tacos 1986

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1551 Ocean Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Tacos 1986 is dedicated to bringing the authentic flavors of Tijuana street food to Los Angeles, specializing in hand-made tortillas, grilled meats, and fresh guacamole. Founded by Victor, the establishment aims to recreate the beloved Tijuana-style tacos he grew up enjoying, ensuring a true culinary experience for patrons.

In addition to its regular menu, Tacos 1986 offers catering services for various events, providing custom platters and an on-site taco cart experience. The restaurant has garnered a loyal following, recognized for its commitment to quality and authenticity.

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4.0124 reviews
Kayla M.
11/16/2025

Amazing food leo is great and the team aswell! It was my first time here, 10/10 would recommend

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Giulia R.
7/23/2025

The best tacos in LA!! These tacos are tasty juicy and authentic, I tried other places and I can say they have the best tacos in the city and also have the best taco Al pastor, the pastor is well...

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Ginny Y.
12/19/2025

We spotted this place while heading back to our car after hanging out in Santa Monica and decided to stop in for a quick bite. It's definitely a casual, no-frills spot that feels perfect for...

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Hala Hana C.
12/13/2025

Tacos 1986 never misses when it comes to flavor. The tacos are delicious, bold, and always a crowd-pleaser , I've only ordered catering from them, and the food itself is consistently great. The...

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Terri S.
10/21/2025

If you need a quick bite in downtown SM this is a good option. Wandered in at 1pm and noticed the Breakfast Menu said 'until 12 (after we ordered I saw people getting item from that menu, so...

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