Los Angeles is one of the world’s undisputed street food capitals. From late-night sidewalk pop-ups to globe-trotting gourmet trucks, the city’s mobile culinary scene is legendary. Whether you’re chasing crispy shrimp tacos, smoky al pastor carved straight from a spinning trompo, or Korean-Mexican fusion, these 12 food trucks represent the absolute best street eats LA has to offer.
Popular Location: 300 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90071 (Locations rotate nightly across LA County)
Official Website: kogibbq.com
The truck that launched the modern food truck revolution, Chef Roy Choi’s Kogi BBQ masterfully fuses Korean barbecue with Mexican street tacos. Don’t leave without trying the short rib taco or the Blackjack Quesadilla.
Original Location: 3040 E. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023
Official Website: mariscosjalisco.net
A certified LA institution, Mariscos Jalisco is world-famous for its tacos de camarón – deep-fried shrimp tacos topped with buttery slices of fresh avocado and bathed in a bright, spicy tomato salsa.
Popular Location: 5525 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028 (15+ locations across SoCal)
Official Website: leostacostruck.com
Famous for towering trompos of marinated pork, Leo’s serves what many consider the finest al pastor in Southern California. Watch the taquero slice tender pork and flick a piece of flying pineapple right into your tortilla.
Address: 5300 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
Online Info: El Chato Instagram
A late-night Mid-City staple, El Chato is beloved for its tiny, punchy street tacos – especially the carne asada, pastor, and tender lengua – served with grilled onions and house salsas.
Address: 2064 Montana St., Los Angeles, CA 90026
Online Info: Taco Zone Yelp
An Echo Park icon parked in front of the Vons parking lot, Taco Zone has satisfied late-night cravings for decades with its legendary suadero, generously sized burritos, and vegetarian options.
Address: 2524 Maple Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90011
Online Info: Birrieria Los Gonzalez Instagram
If you’re hunting for authentic Jalisco-style goat birria, Los Gonzalez is mandatory. Order your tacos extra crispy with cheese and get a large cup of rich, spiced consommé for dipping.
Popular Location: 4211 N. Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90065
Official Website: angelstijuanatacos.net
Known for mesmerizing lines and handmade-to-order corn tortillas cooked over open flames, Angel’s serves smoky Tijuana-style mesquite-grilled meats topped with a heavy scoop of fresh guacamole.
Home Base: Irvine / Rotating throughout Southern California
Official Website: thelimetruck.com
Winner of Food Network’s The Great Food Truck Race, The Lime Truck elevates street eats into gourmet comfort food with items like sweet and spicy braised pork belly tacos and crab bickies.
Home Base: Mobile throughout Los Angeles for public stops and catering
Official Website: babysbadassburgers.com
Bringing high-concept indulgence to the streets, this pink truck dishes out over-the-top gourmet burgers stacked with ingredients like pulled pork, avocado, grilled onions, and spicy cheeses.
Address: 4859 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90043
Official Website: hotvillechicken.com
Brought to LA by Kim Prince (from the founding family of Nashville hot chicken), Hotville serves fiery, spice-crusted fried chicken tenders and sandwiches on wheels.
Address: 1542 Fishburn Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90063
Official Website: thelobostruck.com
Specializing in “American Comfort with a Latin Twist,” The Lobos Truck is famous for its loaded waffle-fry “Waffachos,” hearty mac-and-cheese boxes, and inventive street tacos.
Address: 845 Lincoln Blvd., Venice, CA 90291
Online Info: El Primo Taco Yelp
A Venice Westside staple, El Primo keeps things simple, quick, and traditional: sizzling meats on small double corn tortillas with standard cilantro, onions, and fiery red or green salsa.
Why LA’s Food Truck Culture Reigns Supreme
LA’s food trucks are far more than a quick bite – they are a cultural tapestry on wheels. Whether you’re grabbing midnight al pastor under streetlights or digging into crispy shrimp tacos in a parking lot, these 12 mobile kitchens showcase why Los Angeles remains the ultimate street food destination in the world.
