Best Late Night Tacos Restaurants in Northridge
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Taqueria La Plebe and More
Street-style taqueria running a no-frills operation where asada is the star and prices stay low
Worthy Picks
7.8
A late-night corner taqueria built around a straightforward asada-forward menu where tacos, mulitas, and gorditas come off the grill fast and cheap. The no-frills outdoor setup on Reseda Blvd draws Northridge locals who want solid street-style execution without any pretense. It runs best as a post-9pm stop where you order at the counter and eat standing up.
Must-Try Dishes:
Asada Tacos, Burrito, Gorditas
What Makes it Special: Street-style taqueria running a no-frills operation where asada is the star and prices stay low
7.8
A cash-only Northridge taqueria built on oversized burritos, solid carne asada, and prices that keep Valley regulars circling a tight strip-mall lot for a spot. The menu leans traditional with gorditas and tripe alongside the expected burrito lineup, and late-night hours give it a second life after most neighborhood spots close. Expect bare-bones seating, no frills, and portions that outpace the check.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne Asada Burrito, Carne Asada, Gorditas
What Makes it Special: Cash-only Valley taqueria where oversized burritos and cheap prices have built a loyal local following
7.7
A tight, birria-only counter operation where the goat (chivo) is the move — slow-cooked and served as cheese-crisped tacos, ramen bowls, or straight consommé dippers. Open until 11pm in a strip-mall lot that quietly fills a late-night gap in Northridge, drawing repeat locals who skip the beef and order chivo without looking at the menu.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria Tacos con Queso, Goat Birria (Chivo), Birria Ramen
What Makes it Special: Late-night counter-service spot built entirely around slow-cooked beef and goat birria, served as cheese-crisped tacos, ramen, and consommé dippers.
7.7
A Tijuana-style taco truck on Reseda Blvd carving al pastor straight off the trompo and grilling carne asada over mesquite, with handmade corn tortillas pressed to order for each taco. It draws late-night eaters looking for the real SFV street taco experience at food-truck prices. With only two Google reviews on record, the early signals are strong but the track record is still being written.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al Pastor Tacos, Mesquite-Grilled Carne Asada Tacos, Vampiros
What Makes it Special: Tijuana-style taco truck running al pastor carved fresh off the trompo and mesquite-grilled asada on handmade corn tortillas pressed to order