SPOTLIGHT: Trejo's Tacos in LaLa Land
Danny Trejo has made a career out of playing tough guys, but his tacos gave us another reason to remember his name.
When I learned that the actor known for Desperado, Machete and FX’s Sons of Anarchy was also in the taco business, a visit to Trejo’s Tacos went straight onto my Los Angeles itinerary. We stopped at the Hollywood location, ready to see whether the food had as much personality as the man behind it.
Let’s get to what we ate. The carnitas tacos came with pineapple, red onion and fermented hot sauce—a satisfying combination of savory pork, sweetness and heat. Then came the Baja fish taco: beer-battered, flaky white cod topped with pineapple salsa, chipotle slaw and avocado cream, tucked into a flour tortilla. Crispy, creamy and full of flavor, it was a standout.
Beyond tacos, the menu offered burritos, chicharrones, quesadillas, and rice and bean platters—all with an “hecho en Los Angeles” spirit.
Among the dishes highlighted as Danny’s favorites were the fried chicken tacos and platters, along with beef barbacoa. To wash it all down? A cold Trejo’s cerveza seemed fitting.
For anyone planning a food stop in Los Angeles, Trejo’s Tacos deserves a place on the itinerary. And if you want to take a little of the experience home, pick up his cookbook. The tacos may disappear quickly, but the recipes have staying power.
Locations in Los Angeles
1048 S La Brea Ave, Mid City LA
1556 N Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood
330 South Hope St., DTLA
6333 W Third St, Original Farmer's Market
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