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Villa’s Tacos

Tacos · $

Victor Villa started in his grandmother’s backyard; now this Figueroa taqueria holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand. Order the signature queso taco on blue corn masa, with beans, guacamole and a melted skirt of Monterey Jack, in asada or chorizo, and go easy on the hottest salsas.

Counter orderOrder at the window; lines move in about 20 minutes at peak. Seating is a few picnic tables outside. Street parking only.

Good for

Taco nightThe queso taco is the reason to come.

Before the trainSix minutes from the Highland Park A Line stop.

VegansPlant-based versions of the classics.

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