Best Late Night Tacos Restaurants in Downtown LA (90015)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: June 2026
Our Top Pick
Brown Sheep at Level 8
Rooftop gourmet taco truck by chef Ray Garcia with nightclub energy.
Notable Picks
8.6
Perched atop Level 8 across from Crypto.com Arena, Brown Sheep does chef-driven tacos on a rooftop terrace that runs deep into the night. Expect creative fillings like mushroom chicharron and crispy carnitas, cocktails from the adjacent bars, and a lively DJ-fueled scene that feels more night-out than taqueria.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mushroom chicharron taco, Carnitas taco, Carne asada taco
What Makes it Special: Rooftop gourmet taco truck by chef Ray Garcia with nightclub energy.
#2
Tacos Rojos
8.3
Tucked just off Flower Street, Tacos Rojos specializes in rich, crimson birria tacos served from a casual late-night stand that draws post-game crowds and downtown workers. The focus is on deeply flavored beef, tortillas kissed with chile-stained fat, and hot consomé that keeps lines forming until closing.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria tacos, Quesabirria tacos, Birria consomé
What Makes it Special: Red-stained birria tacos and consomé a short walk from L.A. Live.
8.2
Red Quesabirria Tacos runs a dedicated birria truck off Main Street, focusing on cheesy quesabirria, birria tacos, and birria ramen with a rich, chile-heavy broth. The menu is tight, the prep is made to order, and late-night customers rave about the balance of crunch, cheese, and slow-cooked beef.
Must-Try Dishes:
Quesabirria tacos, Birria tacos, Birria ramen
What Makes it Special: Focused birria truck turning out ultra-cheesy quesabirria and hearty ramen.