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Entry No. 999 · Al Pastor Tacos · tacos al pastor (Spanish)

Tacos 1986

Tacos 1986 is a reliable sit-down counter version of the Tijuana-style LA taco wave, with adobada, fresh salsas, and fast turnover. It works when you need a downtown taco stop without chasing a night-only truck.

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WaitWalkable from Pershing Square Metro and central downtown hotels.14:00–17:00 for a calmer counter stop; dinner is busier with downtown workers and show traffic.
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Tacos 1986 is a reliable sit-down counter version of the Tijuana-style LA taco wave, with adobada, fresh salsas, and fast turnover. It works when you need a downtown taco stop without chasing a night-only truck.

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No. 999 for Al Pastor Tacos in Los Angeles

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