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El Taurino
- Koreatown
- $$
Quick
- Food
- great
- Vibe
- bad
- Perks
- awful
Food: Deficient portions, bland taste
The Carne Asada Sopes, Beef Tongue Tacos, and Al Pastor Taco at El Taurino may be crowd favorites, but they collectively fail to mask the major issues. The taste is often mediocre. The portions are constantly under fire for their disappointing size. Freshness has taken a hit, with inherent staleness undermining the gastronomic experience.
Very Creative
Authentic food brings genuine cultural culinary experience consistently.
Okay Variety
Menu is vast and simple, but some find it caters to certain demographics.
Low Quality
Food sometimes lacks flavor, has stale chips, and meats are not fresh.
Top 3 dishes at El Taurino
- 1
Carne Asada Sopes 🏆
Carne asada sopes described as 'bomb', 'juicy', 'well-seasoned', and a 'must-have'.
- 2
Beef Tongue Tacos
Grilled beef tongue in tacos praised for flavor and tenderness.
- 3
Al Pastor Taco
Perfectly marinated, with tender, flavorful meat; often called the best in la.
Vibe: Dishearteningly outdated decor
The ambiance at El Taurino reeks of neglect. It welcomes you with worn out tables, floors, and decor. The jukebox plays distorted music loud enough to disrupt peaceful dining. Not surprisingly, it scores low as a date night destination. Its limited drink options and high prices add to the dissatisfaction.
Bad Drinks
Limited beer choices, inflated drink prices negatively impact overall satisfaction.
Perks: Hopeless reservation system
Parking at El Taurino may not be a major concern but everything else is. You'll have to prepare for long waits and the disorganized service. The situation is worsened by the relentless noise, unable to keep groups of people comfortable. The lack of consideration from the staff doesn't help their case.
Okay To Park
Parking varies; ample and private with security yet sometimes full or tight.
Bad For Groups
Long waits, crowded spaces, and difficulty finding available seats.