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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I have to say about this place is....tacos de cabeza con mucho cilantro, mas cebolla y salsa verde. Best I've had since I was a lad! BTW, it's beef head tacos.Parking sucks. It's normally...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Taco's I've ever had. Seriously this place always serves quality food. The Asada, Pastor, or Carnitas Tacos are Awesome and the Flatas are spectaular. You can't go wrong if you like Tacos.
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is not just another mexican joint folks!!for me its actually a family function!!! My dad introduced this place to me for the first time when i was 12. I remember entering this place years...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend got me the cow tongue taco and refused to tell me what it was until I took a bite! Holy Moly! It was sooo good! The meat was so tender, it just melted in my mouth, I was shocked to say...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After taking my husband to Mexicali to visit family, he's become a "Taco Snob" Seriously! This guy is half white and half japanese and used to think Taco Bell was good mexican food. Well, since our...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The falutas are to die for. great place.
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything here is so good. The only thing that I don't like about this place is the parking lot; it's tiny. I really enjoy the sope and flautas, and it opens fairly late so that's always a plus....
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to eat. Carne Asada burrito you cannot go wrong. Only issue is the parking is terrible. Other than that, they speak english and serve good food!
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, I've never tried crack. But that's probably what they put in their food cause I'm hooked. You'd think the food was free by looking at all my peeps standing in that long ass line!
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Believe the hype people! The flautas, IMO, are what make this place. I never go this place without seeing people eating them, most places that serve flautas serve only about 2 or 3, this place gives...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the bomb ass carne asada tacos! This is old skool style tacos and burritos here. Please don't embarass yourself asking for cheese and lettuce on your tacos. You can eat very well...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. It's a hole in the wall and in a somewhat seedy area that's near my house (yeah in live in East Lakewood - the "ABC" district of Lakewood, its red-headed stepchild). You should...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
" Mmm..Falutas, Que Rico" Flautas and sopes are the best! Generous portions of food. People are nice. Place gets pretty crowed so get ready to stand in line. It's worth it! Food is usually served very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As long as you're in the mood for some greasy, yummy Mexican food (say, after a night of drinking?!), Taco San Pedro will hit the spot. I'd have to say that they have pretty good flautas! My...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only way you can give this place less than 5 stars is if you own a Mexican restaurant on this street or you're a hater! More than likely both (lol).You go to Julian's for the Tamales, but you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MAN! This place is soooooo good! Ya it may be greasy and all that jazz but arent most taquerias?!? Not only do they serve tacos but tortas, flautas and sopes! I reccomend all of the above with asada!...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have never been so disappointed by a Mexican restaurant that came so highly suggested. Everything was way too greasy, and the flautas were nothing special at all.
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't go to Taco San Pedro too often but when I crave the best flautas, this is the only place that comes to mind. I couldn't really tell you much about the rest of the menu because I've never...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tacos - Amazing. Esp the lengua. Salsa - Green is the best. Pretty spicy. Sure to cause fire ass. Flautas - Best i've ever had. Period. Must try.Parking - SUCKS during lunch rush, dinner rush or right...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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I absolutely love going to this place! they have the best food, I love their flautas and sometimes I'll get a torta de milanesa. The salsa is delicious! just about everything is good here- Gotta try it!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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This place is so amazingly delicious! The burritos are stuffed with meat, onions, and cilantro. No one has ever made me a better burrito in my life. You definitely need to try this place. The prices are not...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
it's right across from the casino and St. Peter Chanel. I went late at night and it was recommended by my coworker to try their fish tacos...i tried it. and it wasn't that great. i don't know maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Chicken flautas: pretty good. That's all.
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Worth checking out. A friend picked up tacos, flautas and tortas from here last night. I must say it was fairly tasty, not great. Al Pastor Taco: Great. Good meat and lots of it. Carnitas:...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOOOOVE THIS PLACE!!!!Get the Flautas! They're to DIE for! The burritos aren't bad...it's all meat pretty much for like $4.00. The only take cash and parking is a bit crazy but it's the best in town....
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is place is ok..not sure why everyone is hyped about it..i dont think their meat is really fresh tho..but their fish tacos are pretty good..
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best there is bottom line.
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
GEAR YO' SELF UP TO FALL IN LINE! -- You better know what you're ordering and know what other extra stuff you may order... because the lines are long and the food is great! I swear when I came, my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this spot! Have been coming here for a couple of years and just love it. Great to call in an order and pick up. Usually always busy and hard to find a table, but the best little mexican place...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thinking about our trip to Taco San Pedro just yesterday is already making me salivate. Oy vey.This place is a diamond in the rough. Definitely worth checking out. Try the lengua, asada and fish...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
get the chicken quesadilla, chicken burrito, or chicken anything. don't get carne asada anything (their red meat dishes suck)chicken quesadilla was the high point of my meal, their flautas were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my second favorite torta place. the taquitos are good, too. call-in your order and expect a 10-minute wait in line to pick up your food. parking sucks. god, i love torrrrrrtas...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Parking can get a bit hectic, and lines are often frustrating, cash only with a bootleg atm inside for those unprepared and when you get to the counter its all about a couple Carne Asada tacos con...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hm, I don't really understand the hype. This place is all right, serves decent Mexican food, but clearly not the best I've tried. Their carnitas plate is waaaay too greasy, and steak tacos are all...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
TAQUITOS! This is the only thing I have ever had there but me likey! It is a hole in the wall but it is oh so good! Every time I would drive past this place with my mom she would make a comment on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the best hole in the wall authentic mexican food!it's located right near the hawaiian gardens casino. it gets SUPER CRAZY BUSY on weekdays for lunch. i recommend the chicken flautas con todo....
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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this place has some of the best food around. huge portions for a great price. totally a locals favorite hot spot. usually really crowded so I always get my food to go. Very recommend.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, my nickname for this place is 'Pig Brain' just b/c it serves unconventional items but if you can look beyond those, go straight to the standards - steak tacos, chicken tacos, burritos. This is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
GREASY BUT TASTY (and try the pescado)What stands out about TSP is how they wrap each taco individually, almost in the shape of a taquito, which prevents grease from one taco from spilling into...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Living on the east coast I'm hard pressed to find good mexican. Everyone is raving over Chipotle for good sakes. I was blessed to find Tacos San Pedro down the street from my sister's apartment. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand the hype of this place. My family loves it. The tacos and burritos are ok when i go there. Maybe its because they get the tongue.
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The BEST of the BEST...Try the flautas, carne asada burritos, the menudo on weekends ... When you pick up your food, be sure to ask for the red salsa...PERFECT LATE FRIDAY NIGHT STOP...Sat & Sun are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Across the street from the Hawaiian Gardens Casino. I used to come here for lunch all the time.I was in the mood for some mexican food and decided to meet up with my best friend who's in town for the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only had the carne asada burritos and carne asada tacos here, and, well, I'm completely happy with ordering those items whenever I come because I don't visit nearly as much as I should. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
8/10/08 Edit:Claustrophobia hell! Packed with the locals and still as busy as ever. Come at lunch time and the line is extended out the door. After you put your order in, you can expect to wait...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is average guyS, NOTHING SPECIAL ABOUT THIS PLACCE AT ALL!I tried the flautas, carne asada tacos, pastor tacos too.tacos el gordo in san diego is 10X betterTACOS EL GORDO FTW!
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so it's Monday morning and my stomach still hurts. Not because of the food but I may have just eaten way too much and too fast. Taco San Pedro is a staple for Mexican food in our area. We...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After much talk about how good Tacos San Pedro is, I've finally tasted the wonder that is the flautas.I loved the flautas, but I didn't love all the fixins on top (lettuce / cheese / guacamole)......
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is THE BEST. Cheap food, and authentic mexican food. I only wish it was open a little longer, because every friday night after church (Thanksgiving Church) we go to King Taco and it is SO...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Best Mexican food around!! sundays have the longest lines..
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite authentic mexican joint. I just love the carne asada tacos, chicken flauta and torta!
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a patron of this place when it was nothing more than a little hole in the wall with the meat on the table and barely any room for people to stand. Over 10 years later this place has become...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just recently started going there. I'm a big fan of authentic Mexican food (who isn't), Taco Bell just doesn't do it for me anymore. I do love Chipotle, but I spend around 7.50 on a burrito and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go to TSP about once a week for carne asade and fish tacos and chicken flautas with a side of refried beans! Writing this is making me hungry. The neighborhood is probably to ghetto for most people,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I have to politely disagreed with all the previous reviews about this place. I'm not even quite sure what is exactly special about this place that gets high praises.The price is OK and about the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
sunday 10 am, i had to get up early to satisfy my hunger (the eternal question, sleep or eat?). tears were welling up when i saw my fridge and my wallet matching my stomach. here comes yelp,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you happen to be at the Casino across the street, the Long Beach towncenter, or nearby, this place is GREAT!Great food, great price.... better then Albertos/alertos which is a few blocks down..
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, the reviews were right! Not often can you base your decision to try a new place on someone else's review and have your own reflect others. It's simple, Fast service, Cheap prices and Great food....
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Changed my opinion on this place after our last visit. Still think it's good, but nothing special.
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
**Update: Ok, I take it all back. Tacos el Gordo is it for me. This place is acceptable but after I've experienced Tacos el Gordo, it just put everything else on a lower level. Taco San Pedro is a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, the reviews really do speak for themselves. I was bored and looking for dinner so I yelped..I had the Carnitas burrito with green verde sauce on top. YUM! My friend has the enchiladas. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The absolute best tacos, hands down!!!! The al pastor tacos are a dream come true. I've tried other taco places in Long Beach and they don't even come close to this place. I don't even mind driving...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been eating at this place since I was a kid and I just got to say that this is the greatest authentic mexican fast food restaurant I have ever been to. LA county's best kept secret hands down....
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
very good and very cheap. worth a return trip.definitely a hole in the wall, an SO introduced me to this place during my last visit to LAthe neighborhood is pretty crappy, but hey, i don't live here!
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know the food is good at Taco San Pedro when gamblers from the neighboring casino start to form a line outside, waiting to spend the last of their rent money on tacos. Taco San Pedro is the answer...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome authentic tacos Mexicanos. Very hole in the wall, a drive for me so I don't go often but worth it if you're in the area.
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place -- when i used to teach at artesia high school -- all my kids used to skip my class just to go here and eat. although i still failed them for poor attendance, i do have to give them...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2006
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I'm Mexican so it's hard to find good tacos and tortas around. I mean good, not Americanized Mexican food. This place makes the best Tortas and Chicken Flautas hands down. It isn't expensive at all. Two people...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2005
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