Mideast Tacos - Los Angeles

MidEast Tacos revolutionizes Los Angeles dining as the “Home of the Original Falafel Tacos,” fusing traditional Armenian barbecue with Mexican taco format in Silver Lake. The Infatuation praises this “gloriously original” concept, calling their Mexican-Armenian mash-ups “clever” with “flavors that work so well together.” Signature offerings include steak kabob tacos ($5.95) with avocado salsa, red onion, cilantro, and creamy toum garlic sauce, chicken kabob tacos ($5.50) with salsa roja, and their famous falafel tacos ($4.95) on fresh corn tortillas. Founded by Armen Martirosyan and Aram Kavoukjian, this fast-casual gem started at USC and Smorgasburg before opening their Silver Lake brick-and-mortar location. The food truck veteran team “cook traditional Armenian barbecue, infusing their dishes with an authentic and smoky flavor” using family recipes passed down through generations. With 4.9 stars and 200+ ratings on DoorDash, customers consistently praise the “tender and juicy” steak quesadillas and “amazing” chicken burritos. Located in a “thin sliver of a building near Sunset Junction,” this 10% counter, 90% sidewalk patio operation serves fresh, innovative fusion that’s best enjoyed immediately while hot.