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Morel scores blend thousands of public reviews from across the web with ratings from Morel diners — as diners weigh in, their ratings take the lead.
Mexican · Playa del Rey · $
Three soft‑shell corn tortillas with tender shredded beef served with consommé—rich, savory, and satisfying
Mexican · East Hollywood · $
Hibiscus‑flower filling stewed in nutty mole negro atop fresh tortillas—tart, sweet and satisfying
Mexican · Central LA · $$
Soft flour‑tortilla tacos filled with oyster mushrooms or beef tongue in a tangy tomato‑nopal vinaigrette—balanced and crave‑worthy
Coffee & Tea · Central LA · $$
Overly spicy salmon tacos that some diners found inedible
Mexican · Central LA · $
Marinated pork shaved fresh from the trompo, served on corn tortillas with pineapple.
Mexican · Century City · $$$
Beef taco described as dry and stringy in negative reviews
Mexican · Downtown Los Angeles · $$
Pan‑seared mahi mahi tacos with cabbage and crema fresca—lighter seafood option
Bar · Northeast Los Angeles · $$
Downtown Los Angeles · $
New American · Central LA · $$
Shrimp tacos with sweet mango slaw—bright, tangy, and easy to share
Middle Eastern · Central LA · $$
Mexican · Mid-City · $
Deep‑fried shrimp in a crispy shell topped with avocado and bright red salsa—crispy, juicy, and balanced
Mexican · Silver Lake · $
Smoky, spit‑roasted al pastor with heat and balanced by cilantro crema
Mexican · South Los Angeles · $
Mexican · Northeast Los Angeles · $
Marinated pork shaved from a trompo, smoky‑spicy with sweet pineapple and cooling cilantro crema
Smoky mesquite‑grilled steak on a handmade tortilla with optional beans, cheese, guac, cilantro and onion
Mexican · Florence · $
Smoky mesquite‑grilled carne asada in handmade corn tortillas topped with guacamole and salsa
Mesquite‑grilled flank steak on fresh‑pressed blue‑corn tortilla with salsas and Oaxacan cheese
San Antonio regional staple—crispy, puffy tacos that many say rival the Texas original
Mexican · Venice · $
Tender slow‑cooked beef birria in a corn tortilla with fresh onions and cilantro, balanced and savory
Mexican · Highland Park · $
Blue‑corn tortilla with melted Monterey Jack, crema, cotija, guacamole—crispy, rich, and indulgent
Mexican · South Los Angeles · $$$
House‑smoked fish in a corn tortilla with queso, salsa cruda and peanut chili oil for smoky, savory depth
Bar · Brentwood · $$
Juicy carnitas taco with pickled onions—flavorful and a guest favorite
A low-carb alternative using a crispy cheese shell to hold the protein.
Mexican · Downtown Los Angeles · $
Mesquite‑grilled steak on a handmade flour tortilla with smoky char and fresh toppings
Grilled carne asada tacos topped with salsa verde, onions, and cilantro—simple and flavorful.
Sushi & Omakase · Central LA · $$$$
Salty, crunchy bite that breaks up the hand‑roll parade with playful texture
American · Central LA · $$
Fish tacos singled out among the “specific meals” that are “great”
American · Highland Park · $
Tacos with spicy jackfruit filling—bold, plant‑based and flavorful
