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King Taco is located in California. This place is located in the Pasadena area. Locals say the restaurant serves genuine Mexican dishes.
1.0 of 5 stars.
WHAT!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! seriously people.... have you not visited other taco places??? Try visiting Omanas on Rush St, EL Monte. They have better tacos, burritos, and tortas. This place is expensive for...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can never go wrong w/ king taco!Everything on the menu is good!
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
OK I don't know what is up with this world but King Taco is not the greatest in fact I think it is beyond overrated. I have tried it here in El Monte and in East LA (where I grew up). To no avail it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE KING TACO!!!!! Everything is good. I only had ONE bad experience and that was because the meat was too dry. I love the salsa both the red and the green but sometimes the red is just too damn...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is not cheap. This is some pretty expensive mexican food actually. But its definitely worth it in my opinion. Quality ingredients and most of all...... THE CARNE ASADA DOES NOT HAVE CHUNKS...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
cabeza sopes is the best!!!!!! love it.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Spacious parking lot full of chromed out Altima'z... check.Friendly locals sporting L.A. pride Laker/Dodger gear... check. Security showin' love to everyone... check. Most delicious, mouth-watering,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. Tacos are awesome! Oh yea and it helps if you're a girl that asks for my chili sauce otherwise they'll be stingy =pI like the tamales, chicken tacos, and burritos. Really...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the closest you can get to real authentic mexican food here. Everything is delicous, and on top of that it is affordable; a litttle busy, but great anyways. My favorite :)
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
King Taco is a institution in Los Angeles. My wife and I are huge fans of what we call "little tacos". We love grabbing a bunch of street tacos to help soak up the alcohol from a evening out....
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mmm... spicy delicious hot sauce. it tastes so good at first... painful seconds later... only to be relieved momentarily by more hot sauce.tacos, tamales, and horchata is all i get here. burritos...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been at this location about 5 times and they are always consistent.I only get one thing... carne asada... tacos or burritios... can't go wrong either way. Now pour the red sauce all over it!!!! It...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
best tacos and sopes people always give me weird looks when i walk in cuz i dont look like i just swam across the rio grande but whatever lol
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love it! There is just something about King Taco. It has it's own unique taste that makes it great. It keeps me coming back for more.
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best tacos I've ever had outside of Mexico. Theres nothing more to say. It gets really crowded around dinner time. One reason why I don't like this place is because its in the hood! I'm not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
oooooooh my first review...~~~ of course its going to be on king taco ;) i love you king taco!!! combination carne asada burrito with no beans and extra red hot sauce MmmMmm... i would totally give...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
King taco NOW ACCEPT'S VISA AND MASTERCARD!!! Back in the day....ALL King taco's were on a **CASH ONLY,** basis....Now when you drive by there is a huge banner plastered on the building,"NOW ACCEPT'S...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm working on finding fresh, healthy Mexican and so far I've been falling back to this one. The main reason why I go back is because it's not greasy and oily like many other places. The burritos...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For a late night snack, think King Taco.I don't know if I can justify paying 1.25 for that tiny little taco...which is honestly just so-so.. but the tamales are really damned good. I really enjoy the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the Best Taco / Burrito places I've been to. Get the green salsa. Stay away from the Nachos and Rotisserie Chicken, its a waste of your time.
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I always get the carne asada burrito here, it is awesome! Call them up, make the 5 minute drive and its ready to go. Nachos aren't that great. Picture 7 eleven quality nachos with their meat. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I mean really. There's nothing more to say about this place besides how AMAZING it is!!'Til this day, I have not been to another hole-in-the-wall that makes food as good as King Taco. Alberto's,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So I have finally experienced this much talked about King Taco. Probably a shameful thing for a Mexican to never have been to one, but yea, just the way the pan dulce crumbles..And I wasn't so...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great tacos!!!! love the carne asada all beef burrito!
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I love King Taco but this one in EL MONTE on PECK sucks. They have the worst cooks....always in a bad mood and they give smaller portions compared to the other King Taco's. The Horchata is always...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me lay it down short and simpleThe tacos, burritos, and nachos with meat is the best. The beef is tender and seems to have a hint of lime. The pineapple drink is my favorite drink at any King...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love the flavors of King Taco. I'd hate on king Taco because of the small portions to dollar ration. but the portions really are the least of my worries, obviously I've failed to realize the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love tacos and if you love tacos you have to try out King Taco. Even though they're a chain and not a taco trunk, they make some really good tacos.I am a huge fan of Al Pastor and will always prefer...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the first King Taco I had gone to over 10 years ago, and MAN! I fell in love with their Carne Asada. Since then, no other taco joint could match King Taco's mouthwatering carne asada tacos....
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything is great here. Tacos should consist of only the following ingredients: Corn tortilla, meat, onions, cilantro and salsa. Here, the prices are cheap, meat is tender and flavorful and the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
King taco has become one of my favorite spots to eat since I moved to El Monte. The ALL MEAT burrito is to die for...the lengua, al pastor is also very good. Me and the homies like to come here after...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are embarking on a Taco Hunt in Los Angeles, congratulations. It is one of the most noble and delicious quests you will ever undertake.Your first stop should be King Taco. It's hard to say...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
you know i always liked you king taco.but now i love you.no more worries about not having cash.visa /mc accepted!woot woot!
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Anytime I get that craving for some burritos and tacos first thing that pops up in my head is King Taco. It's a few miles from where I live but to me it's worth driving the distance for. King Taco is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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Besides Mexico, this place has the best tacos around at a great price. The most popular ones are the carne asada and tacos al pastor. However, my favorite one is the chicken tacos. They are the simple street...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My buddy was ranting and raving about King Taco for a good month or so. So I went to this spot, it was a decent "eh". It's definitely not THE best ever but it wasn't bad. If you're not a Spanish...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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When I first moved here from Central CA, I was looking for a Mexican Fast food place where the food actually tasted like Mexican food. My neighbor reccomended King Taco to us and pretty soon we were there...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you like Al Pastor burritos, this is the place to be. Normally I will go to the east LA branch but if I am in the area I will stop by here for a snack.
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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This place is the best! Great authentic mexican food! I honestly think this place is pretty pricey, but its worth it! Theres one thing that I cannot stand though, which are the lines!!! It is always packed,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome carnitas tacos! I love their green salsa!! Only bad thing about this location is they're really stingy with the salsa. Everytime i ask for a little extra they seem to cringe or give me some BS...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't like this place, the food is okay but way under-portioned for the price. Many mexican joints are way better.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wrote a review for the Pasadena location, so it seemed appropriate to write one for the El Monte location that introduced me to King Taco! The first time I ever had a sope was here and I was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place needs a drive-thru! Food is good, but this is not the place to take your girlfriend. Every freaking time, the pervs are on full alert. I try my hardest to not jump-kick everyone in their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I never thought I would have to change my review but I went to this King Taco last week and the food was BAD. My sopes were like 2 dried up hockey pucks: UNACCEPTABLE! I was bummed until I found out...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
King Taco is as authentic as I have had in my life. I have never been to Mexico and I have never had tacos made by anybody's abuelita. If you want a meaty, simple, flavorlicious taco or sope, this is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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King Taco has one of a kind food! They're tacos and other foods are good and authentic mexican food!! Although the place is always packed it is open late.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the tacos are good here, but it's the burrito that will fill you up. everyone i've taken here loves this place. always used to get food here at least twice a week. only thing comparable would be taco...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really really really live their salsa verde. It's the best! I've never had anything that comes even close. I'm a fan of the little tacos. I always get carne asada with the onions and cilantro, and I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 starsI wanted to like King Taco more than I did and I remember it being pretty darn good when I used to eat it many years back but upon trying it recently, I wasn't very impressed.My friend and I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I was drunk yelping it would get 5 stars, because the other night at 3am nothing tasted better then the carnitas tacos with everything, and of course my Pabst Blue Ribbon compliments from my trunk....
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My second favorite place in the city of El Monte, right after Longo! LOL. Of all the fast food "mexican" places to eat, King Taco has to be one of my all time favorites. You find them in every major...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me begin by saying that I hate corn tortillas, but this place has single-handedly converted me. For $1.25 you get a small 4 inch taco with a scoop of meat and some salsa on top.You might think...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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The tacos here are absolutely delicious. Great experience, I recommend going with the green sauce. A bit spicy, but incredibly delicious. Prices are good for the quality.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
man this place is fcking good ...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YES ! YES ! YES !!I am NEVER in the area of any king taco.. the closest I ever get is when they show up at the LA county fair, and I pretty much don't go there anymore. Did I say ' YES' !!!!???
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
if you're not near Boca Del Rio, Senior Baja, Taco Bell or Del Taco, or Jack in the Box, then this is the place to go. The tacos are a little dry and on the small side. It's a bit greasy for my taste....
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I'm going to get hanged for saying this, but I think King Taco is just okay. It's not the cleanest of places, but they do have a lot of seating. They also have a jukebox of some sorts there and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is biz-zee! And they only take cash which in this day and age is kinda dumb. We stopped by for lunch b/c the Chinese food place down the street had a long waiting list. Luckily we all...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had better tacos out there, but this is the best cheap taco chain I've ever come across. I don't find anything else worth eating here than their tacos, maybe their nachos, but I haven't had those...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
King taco is good. Sometimes the carne asada is not as fresh but it is still good. But when you do get it fresh, it will knock your socks off. You will get a food-gasm eating their food. I love the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I get my fix of King Taco atleast once a week. I love mexican food especially when im drunk. Their tacos are the best that i've had. (im not hispanic tho). I eat their burritos with all asada and tons...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tried the lengua tacos - damn good. Tender slices of beef tongue in double corn tortillas with cilantro, onions, and green salsa.
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
King Taco has great Mexican food! It's so good that it's busy night and day, 24/7!Their burritos are to die for and where else can you get a bunch of meat that you never knew even existed for eating...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mexican food at its best! Carne asada burrito! Watch out for the red sauce because it is spicy! Get the green hot sauce and ask for a side of onions/cilantro. The pricing can be a little expensive...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OOOMMMMMMMMMGGGGGGGG! KING TACO IS SOOOO GOOD!!! The best is the all meat burrito w/ carne asada... you can barely get it anywhere and it's sooo good and juicy and delicious. The only thing I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tacos are always good and the burritos as well. I usually order the combination burrito with carne asada, hold the beans and salsa but extra onions. I like to add my own green salsa to each byte....
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my first review for my favorite take-out mexican restaurant....*drums roll* king taco!! it is scrumpsh delish. im always ordering the carne asada burrito, no frijoles, and red & green salsa on the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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I would have to agree with other reviews that the food at King Taco is great. I have only tried the burritos which are big and will fill you up. They also have a nice variety of drinks. The restaurant...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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King Taco, which has locations inside of Los Angeles and the surrounding area, is an authentic Mexican taco restauraunt. You won't get any Taco Bell looking things here, this is the more authenti...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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Oh my gosh, this place is incredible! The tacos burritos everything! It is all authentic. Their soft-tacos are a bit small (small than the ones from taco bell) but I guess that is how it is meant to b...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/28/2005
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King Taco is one of the top fast food Mexican restaurants in El Monte. There are a variety of snacks to choose from whether it be tacos, burritos, sopes, or tamales. From these you can choose whethe...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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King Taco (on Peck Rd.) is a solid, authentic Mexican dive for great tacos, but I've eaten better. In fact, King Taco's OTHER location (in Pasadena) has better tasting meats for their tacos, and is cleaner....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2003
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King is muuch Better than Baja Fresh...King Taco should be ranked #1!!!....good tacos....good burritos......everything is good...and the salsa WILL leave sweating! Any Mexican knows that when a salsa is good...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2003
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King Taco has the absolute best best BEST tacos ever! The green tacos have the best flavor as the red are just "HOT". If you want an authentic Mexican taco, this is the place for you...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2003
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the best soft tacos in southern california! also check out El Taurino on Hoover & Olympic. Same exact tacos, more restaurant style vs. the cafeteria style of King Taco
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2002
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This is a "must eat" if you are in L.A . Lots of food for your $ and you can wear surf trunks to a tux. Have fun and enjoy their salsa's. yum.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2002
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King Taco is a great place to eat out anytime. A place to take the family, friends and of course a date before you going out dancing for the night. The tacos are good to eat and the burritos are filled up nice...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2002
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Best fast food Mexican anywhere (especially the Pasadena location). Best of the best: sopes, tacos al pastor, tortas al pastor.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2002
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I don't really like meat in my burritos, so I usually get the bean and cheese burrito at the Cal State LA location. Da bomb! Let them put everything on it....if you're worrying about onions then you ain't...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2002
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Everything is good, nothing bad to say. Only that you might have to wait to couple of minutes because there alot of people there.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2002
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King Taco is by far one of the best authentic Mexican restaraunts in So. California. I highly recomend the "Combination Burrito" with carne asada. I would suggest in getting your salsa on the side. Not in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2002
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