Sonoratown

"Sonoratown’s Mid-City location always had one major brag over the original: a much  better parking situation. Now it's added a dedicated michelada and nacho bar in the same space, too. Pair your asada-topped nachos with a cold miche with Tajín and housemade chamoy on the rim, or go with the selection of hard seltzers or white sangria if you want something lighter after downing a full chivichanga." - sylvio martins

"“During the pandemic, Sonoratown was our go-to order-in spot. It’s just completely satisfying and super delicious every time. I get the chivichanga tray. And those flour tortillas are the best ever. You could put my shoe in one of those tortillas, and I’d be happy. What more could you want?”" - sylvio martins

"Angelenos get really worked up about tacos. But we’ve never met anyone who doesn’t have a soft spot for Sonoratown, a Northern Mexican-style taqueria with two locations in LA. What sets this counter-service operation apart is their housemade flour tortillas—they’re chewy, tender, and quite literally melt in your mouth. We usually order the carmelo taco, loaded with smoky mesquite-grilled asada, pinto beans, and chiltepin salsa. But we also love their perfectly sized chivichangas—mini burritos filled with braised meat, roasted chile peppers, and lots of molten cheese—rolled up in those stunning flour tortillas and browned on a grill until glorious char marks show." - brant cox, nikko duren, garrett snyder, sylvio martins

"The original Sonoratown is one of LA’s great taco institutions and a must-stop for any Angeleno serious about asada. But braving the congestion around Downtown can be a tall order, even for one of their chivichangas. But if you happen to live closer to the Westside (or just want a slightly easier parking situation), head to Sonoratown in Mid-City. Located in a quiet strip mall on San Vicente, this second outpost has easy-breezy parking and shorter lines, but the same legendary flour tortillas. Our usual order is the caramelo filled with smoky grilled steak, which is about double the size of a regular taco and comes topped with salsa roja, avocado, and shredded cabbage." - Brant Cox

"Sonoratown is a popular Downtown Los Angeles taco restaurant known for its flour tortillas, carne asada, and chivichangas. The restaurant is opening a second location in Mid-City on May 31. Initially, they will offer delivery and pickup services via Postmates and UberEats. The new location will eventually feature on-site dining in the strip mall parking lot and along the sidewalk. Sonoratown's menu is inspired by the food of San Luis Rio Colorado and has gained local and national recognition, including an appearance on Netflix's Taco Chronicles." - Farley Elliott