Los Angeles has always been a taco town, and where there are tacos, there are Taco Tuesday deals. Do tacos taste better when they’re discounted on Tuesdays? That’s for you to decide. What’s not up for debate, though, is that no matter where you are in the greater LA metro area, you’re never too far from an ultra-cheap taco or marg (or taco and marg) special. Sure, the cheapest tacos in town aren’t necessarily the best ones, but sometimes an 85-cent taco is all you need to keep going through the day.
If you’re not already planning your weekly lunch rotation around Taco Tuesday, you should be. Find the spot closest to you and swing by for a crazy cheap deal — and then graduate to LA’s actual best Mexican restaurants, price be damned.
Atwater Village Tavern
The deal: More of a Tequila Tuesday than a taco Tuesday, grab $5 margs and shots of Tequila
Atwater Village Tavern probably slips through the cracks in a haze of other great Atwater bars (like The Roost, Club Tee Gee, and the brand new Moon Room), but it’s the definition of old reliable — friendly staff, solid food, and easygoing ambiance.
Casa La Doña
The deal: Tacos for a buck, and over a dozen fresh salsas to drench ‘em in
A longtime DTLA staple for Mexican classics, as well as flautas, volcanes, and other specialties.
The Eight Bar
The deal: Two tacos & a beer for $12
If you can ignore the fact that you’re in a Whole Foods, you’ll have a much better time at this actually-not-bad bar.
The Mixing Room
The deal: $20 margarita pitchers and a two-tacos-for-six-bucks deal (chicken tinga, smoked cochinita pibil, or chipotle pescado)
A chill, loungey spot tucked inside the JW Marriott.
Don Carlos Mexican Restaurant
The deal: $1.25 soft or hard shells
Breakfast burritos might be what they’re known for, but the Taco Tuesday deals still shine here.
Matador Cantina
The deal: $3 or less for all tacos, $4 draft beers, and $5 margs
You’ll find some leveled-up tacos here, like short rib with portobellos and fried Buffalo chicken, so bring a crew and order as many as possible.
Te’Kila
The deal: $2 tacos with a drink purchase (and a three taco minimum)
It’s going to be a boozy night here thanks to the extremely extensive tequila list, so enjoy the loungey atmosphere and eat some tacos.
Mission Cantina
The deal: $1 tacos all damn day
George Abou-Daoud, who’s already dominating that block with Twins Sliders, Delancey, and Tamarind Ave Deli, continues to dominate with casual Mexican hang. Post up on the patio if you can.
Calle Tacos
The deal: Tacos for $1.39 all-day
Street food vibes are alive at this Hollywood haunt, so order from the indoor taco truck, grab a seat, and post up.
Slapfish
The deal: $4 lobster tacos, $3 shrimp tacos, $2 fish tacos, and $1 lobster sweet potato tots
The focus is on seafood at Slapfish, and when you’re cutting through some of the best fish tacos in the South Bay, you’ll be happy about that.
Carlito’s Diner
The deal: $1.49 tacos
Mexican food and classic American diner fare collide at this South Bay institution, and that’s a beautiful thing — get a torta while you’re here.
Laguna Feast
The deal: Chicken, beef, or carnitas tacos for $1.25 each
As no-frills as it gets, with classic Mexican street food and larger format plates (like shrimp enchiladas and fajitas).
Flamingos Mexican Grill & Bar
The deal: $2.25 tacos after 4 PM
You’re not gonna leave this lively cantina hungry, especially after those cheap shredded beef tacos and the giant Big Juan Burrito.
Tequila Jack’s
The deal: A slew of TT specials, like $1.25 tacos, 20-ounce beers for $5, and a ton of discounted plates
The combination plate is a must-get at this harbor-side spot for elevated Mexican food.
Simmzy’s
The deal: Three tacos and a tall boy for $10
This brewpub-meets-chain-restaurant is consistently solid, and its three-tacos-and-a-tall-boy deal is hard to beat.
El Torazo
The deal: All tacos are $2.50 or less
You’re at El Torazo for classics like tacos and California burritos as much as you are for specialties like menudo and sopes.
Holé Molé
The deal: $1.29 tacos, or $1.99 for shrimp
Family-owned, family-operated, and stuffed with comfort food.
El Sauz
The deal: $1.25 tacos as well as three birria tacos with consomé for $5
A real greatest hits-style Long Beach Mexican spot, featuring a menu loaded full of everything you love, like tacos, quesadillas, nachos, and more.
Bear Flag Fish Co
The deal: Fish tacos are knocked down to $2 each
Bear Flag has remained a staple of the South Bay seafood scene thanks to its unwillingness to stick to one style. Go American with some of the clam chowder, Mexican with any of the tacos & burritos, or Japanese with something from the sushi bar. Bear Flag’s doing it all.
Taco Mesa
The deal: $1.75 tacos and $3.75 ‘ritas
This mini-chain is pumping out tacos, beers, margs, and bowls all over Orange, and remains an OC favorite.
The District Lounge
The deal: $6 all-you-can-eat tacos. Seriously.
The vibe here feels more like a club than a restaurant, but The District Lounge is nevertheless serving up the exact type of food you’ll want to be eating when you drink.
Panchos Mexican Restaurant
The deal: Street-style tacos are $1 all-day
This place has been essential to the heart and soul of Orange for nearly 40 years (thanks in no small part to their still-unbeatable Taco Tuesday specials). The full bar doesn’t hurt, either.
La Playita Siete Mares
The deal: Hit the Silver Lake institution for $2.25 fish tacos and $3.25 shrimp tacos
Ricky’s and Best Fish Taco usually dominate the Silver Lake & Los Feliz fish taco conversation, but insiders know about Siete Mares. You’re obviously getting fish and shrimp tacos, but make sure to throw some ceviche on the side.
Trophy Wife
The deal: $2 tacos, $3 tequila shots, and $5 margs
Despite the recent uptick in popularity, Trophy Wife has managed to remain somewhat of a hidden watering hole along a busy stretch of Hyperion. With lots of TVs for sports and nearly unbeatable drink deals at all times of day, you’ll be here for a while.
J. King Neptune’s
The deal: This spot just north of Huntington Beach has $2.50 margs, $2.50 draft beers, and $1 tacos all-day
The soul of sleepy Sunset Beach is made up of more than a few places, but J. King Neptune’s is right at the top of that list. It’s somewhere between a dive bar and a seafood spot, and that’s a beautiful thing.
Pink Taco
The deal: $3 tacos and $8 frozen margs
For everything that Pink Taco is — loud, sometimes rowdy, and consistently bursting at happy hour — it does feel like it will be an integral part of the Sunset Strip forever. Taco Tuesday and happy hour will always draw a crowd here.
Marix Tex Mex Cafe
The deal: $12 for all-you-can-eat tacos
Despite not having a menu as focused on actual Tex Mex as the name would imply, Marix’s easy-going atmosphere and AYCE deal makes it a no-brainer.
Fiesta Cantina
The deal: All the tacos you can eat for $7
A lively gay bar in the beating heart of West Hollywood, you’re here to party as much as you are to eat tacos — but you’re also here for the 36-ounce mega margarita.
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