Best Tacos Restaurants in Sawtelle
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Taqueria La Esperanza
Hand-rolled tortillas and slow-cooked meats
Worthy Picks
7.7
Family-run Taqueria La Esperanza offers an extensive menu including tender carnitas, flavorful lengua, and homey guisados. The vibrant décor and friendly staff make this a comfortable sit-down choice for casual meals or takeout. Longstanding local popularity underpins its reputation for quality at accessible prices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carnitas Taco, Lengua Taco, Chorizo Taco
What Makes it Special: Hand-rolled tortillas and slow-cooked meats
7.7
A two-man Oaxacan street stand grilling cecina and chorizo over a hot griddle on Santa Monica Boulevard until 2 a.m., serving the kind of regional tacos and tortas con quesillo that are hard to find on the Westside. It fills a late-night gap in Sawtelle for anyone who wants real griddle-worked street food without driving to East LA or South Central.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tacos de Cecina, Tacos de Chorizo, Quesadillas
What Makes it Special: Late-night Oaxacan street taqueria run by a two-man crew grilling cecina and chorizo over a hot griddle on Santa Monica Boulevard until 2 a.m.