Tacos El Chino
Tacos El Chino is an evening sidewalk taco stand founded by Puebla-born Eduardo Arizpe, with its best-known location in Koreatown, Los Angeles, and several others.
Overview
Time Out describes El Chino as a sidewalk stand that sets up in the evening and credits Eduardo Arizpe, a native of Puebla, with founding it. It has grown to multiple locations, with Koreatown the most prominent.
Menu
The stand is known for adobada, pork marinated in chile and roasted on a spit, and for vampiros, crisped tortillas layered with melted cheese and meat. El Chino appears in Time Out's list of the 33 best tacos in Los Angeles.
Coverage
Time Out lists Koreatown as the main location but notes that the business has multiple venues, so diners should check which stands are operating on a given evening.
Reviews
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References
- "33 Best Tacos in Los Angeles To Try Right Now". Time Out Los Angeles. Retrieved 2026-10-10.