Leo's Tacos Truck - LA - La Brea Av

Leo’s Tacos Truck at 1515 S La Brea Avenue represents the gold standard for al pastor tacos in Los Angeles, operating from a iconic black and orange truck in a 76 gas station parking lot. This Mid-City location hosts “the city’s finest al pastor operation” with pork colored a fetching shade of red from dried chilies and achiote paste, loaded onto the trompo with precision and roasted until perfectly tender. The Martinez family from Oaxaca started with a single truck, using traditional methods passed down through generations with marinated pork cooked to perfection on their signature trompo. At just $1 per taco, each al pastor is topped with roasted pineapple sliver and ready for dressing at the condiments bar with chili-laced salsa roja, tomatillo salsa verde, and pickled vegetables. The secret lies in chunks of pineapple that elevate the fantastic meat, creating what many consider the best al pastor taco available. Operating Monday-Thursday 10am-2am and weekends until 3:30am, this location consistently draws lines but maintains prompt, efficient service. Beyond al pastor, the menu includes excellent carnitas mulitas and offers a variety of salsas and condiments, though regulars recommend focusing on the al pastor that made them famous across their 14 LA-area locations.