Tacos El Vampiro - Sylmar

Tacos El Vampiro stands as a Sylmar institution, evolving from sidewalk plancha beginnings to become renowned for their signature vampiros and “extra crispy tacos de tripas” that reign as kings of the local taco scene. This family-owned restaurant between a nail salon and laundry mat serves tacos “straight from the meat-packed plancha, into the puffed up tortilla, onto the plate, and then into my mouth, like a proper taco should be served.” Their famous “Vampiro” tostada features melted cheese, choice of meat, onions, and jalape? os, giving the restaurant its distinctive name and reputation. Specialty tacos include al pastor with pineapple and extra crispy tripas topped with “extra spicy salsa roja, onion-and-cilantro combo, and pickled purple onions.” Customer favorites extend to their burrito de tripa, quesadilla campechana, and Vampiro fries, with the asada burrito featuring “well-flavored meats and good beans and rice.” With a 4.8/5 star rating across platforms, this cash-only establishment (with ATM available) operates Tuesday-Sunday 11 AM-9 PM. Located next to Pizza Hut on Glenoaks Boulevard, customers consistently praise the “fresh cooked meat,” “clean and sanitized establishment,” and “amazing customer service.” The taqueros proudly claim they’re “in a league of their own with the quality and quantity they provide their customers.”