Tell Harry what you fancy.

Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

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Rank 1.
Villa's Tacos - Grand Central Market
taco · tacos · Los Angeles
solid tacos in grand central market where you can eat standing up and move on with your life.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 21:00G4.5T4.3Y4.4MS
Google4.5(253)Yelp4.4(303)Tripadvisor4.3(8)
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Rank 2.
Tacos La 26! (Previously Ave 26 Tacos)
taco · tacos · Los Angeles
dollar tacos that don't taste like they cost a dollar. the ratings back it up.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Cheap but Cheerful
13 min · $ · ClosedClosed todayG4.5TY4.2MS
Google4.5(1.9k)Yelp4.2(33)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
Chevillos Mexican Cuisine
mexican · Los Angeles
highest score here and perfect yelp rating—this is the real deal for mexican food.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
12 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 19:00 — 04:00G4.7TY5.0MS
Google4.7(218)Yelp5.0(153)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size, so don't bet your life on it yet.
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Rank 4.
Tacos Tumbras a Tomas
taco · tacos · Los Angeles
cheap, consistent, and people keep coming back. no pretense.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
6 min · $ · ClosedToday · 08:00 — 21:00G4.4TY4.2MS
Google4.4(594)Yelp4.2(1.2k)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
Placita Olvera 🇲🇽
gift-shop · mexican · Los Angeles
historic plaza with legit mexican food and 5-star yelp rating. atmosphere included.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
10 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 09:30 — 19:00G4.6T4.4Y5.0MS
Google4.6(8.2k)Yelp5.0(199)Tripadvisor4.4(9)
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Rank 6.
LOQUI
mexican · Los Angeles
dollar menu mexican that scores 83—this is the efficiency play done right.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
13 min · $ · ClosedToday · 10:30 — 23:00G4.7T4.0Y4.5MS
Google4.7(306)Yelp4.5(333)Tripadvisor4.0(1)
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Rank 7.
Lupitas Hot Dogs
mexican · hot-dog · Los Angeles
hot dogs with mexican soul and near-perfect ratings. weird lane, nailed it.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
9 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 20:00 — 02:00G4.8TY4.9MS
Google4.8(37)Yelp4.9(29)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Looks promising, but the sample size is tiny. Harry is watching.
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningbarely anyone's reviewed it, so you're a guinea pig.
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Rank 8.
Guisados
mexican · taco · 541 S Spring St Unit 101
Michelin Guide
michelin-flagged tacos at dollar prices. that's the whole pitch.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
11 min · $ · ClosedToday · 09:00 — 01:30G4.6TY4.3MS
Google4.6(2.4k)Yelp4.3(2.2k)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 9.
Juanita's Cafe
mexican · Los Angeles
neighborhoodcasualfamily
neighborhood stalwart with generous portions and zero hype risk. just works.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Cheap but Cheerful
11 min · $ · ClosedToday · 08:00 — 19:00G4.5T4.2YMS
Google4.5(340)Tripadvisor4.2(29)Yelp312 reviews
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Rank 10.
Tacos 1986
taco · tacos · Los Angeles
fine if you're desperate, but there's better tacos on this list.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
12 min · $ · ClosedToday · 10:00 — 03:00G4.2T4.4Y3.7MS
Google4.2(815)Yelp3.7(809)Tripadvisor4.4(8)
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Tell Harry what you fancy.

Villa's Tacos - Grand Central Market

Tacos La 26! (Previously Ave 26 Tacos)

Chevillos Mexican Cuisine

Tacos Tumbras a Tomas

Placita Olvera 🇲🇽

LOQUI

Lupitas Hot Dogs

Guisados

Juanita's Cafe

Tacos 1986