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Tito's Tacos
Category: Restaurants Mexican Mexican [Edit]
11222 Washington PlCulver City, CA 90230
Neighborhood: Culver City
(310) 391-5780
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 10 am - 10 pm
Fri-Sat 10 am - 11 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street, Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
1859 reviews for Tito's Tacos
Review Highlights
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"The shredded beef just melts in your mouth." In 144 reviews -
"The tacos are yum and the burritos are amaze-balls." In 311 reviews -
"They've been coming here since I was an infant." In 14 reviews
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- A Yelpy Insight: Vegetarians go nuts for this spot. See more places they like.
1858 reviews in English
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Review from Mike S.
Santa Monica, CA
The place was overrun on a Sunday night at 10PM. That's gotta mean something, right?
Well, turns out it does. This is Tex-Mex comfort food. Everything is rich and greasy and makes you feel good inside. Or at least, sleepy. A few hours later, you might feel like you swallowed a brick, but it was totally worth it.
I had the enchilada (which was drenched in cheese and sauce) and the tamale, which was moist (which elsewhere, they often aren't) and tasty.
The salsa also had a good, fresh taste to it. The chips were a bit too thick for my taste, but they came free with the food, so I can't complain too much.
I'll be back; I'm sure of it. -
Review from Andrew K.
Irvine, CA
Oddly addictive.
When I had my first bite, I wondered what the hype was all about. This was like a an upgraded version of Jack in the Box tacos...but that's debatable because I love Jack in the Box tacos.
Then a weird thing happened, I wanted to go back the next day. I'm not sure what they put in the tacos, but its working.
Tito's tacos is the Napolean Dynamite of food. I remember when I first watched that movie, I was weirded out that they'd make a movie like that. But then I kept on watching it.... over and over again.
That being said, Tito's sounds great right about now. -
Review from Shawn A.
Gardena, CA
My guy took me here on a first date 15 years ago. I think he was testing me! I love the chips, salsa is ok, jalapeno salsa is Fabuluss!
I always get the beef tamale. The tacos? Well, he can eat 5 or 6 and he is addicted to the cheese! I think they sprinkle CRACK on the tacos because I just don't see the appeal? He begged me to eat one, and found a black hair in it! (I am blonde) So, now, I cannot even look at him chomping on tacos! I mean, seriously, once hair appears in the food, I cannot ....you know.
We are far from this place, takes forever to park/get the food, etc. But, sometimes on a random Saturday night, he just has to have his Titos!
Oh...the things we do for love. -
Review from jill w.
Its a gulity pleasure sometimes even though it makes me feel dirty. You got to get cheese on your tacos. Dont think for a second they are authentic!
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Review from Jay A.
Culver City, CA
Most overrated taco stand in America. Good but Cinco De Mayo is better.
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Review from J B.
Lawndale, CA
OK so the ONLY reason why I didn't give 'em a 5 is because the menu is so simple and I'm probably biased because I've been going since I was a small child. . But I tell you, if you like simple beef taco's without a lot of spice, you must try Tito's (did I mention they are CHEAP?)
EVERY time family visits from out of town one place on the "must go" list for them is Tito's :-) -
Review from Denny B.
La Cañada Flintridge, CA
Are you kidding me? Someone thinks this is Mexican food? Just because the parking lot is filled with trucks with mowers and edgers in them, does not make this Mexican food.
AVOID, AVOID, AVOID. -
Review from George P.
Los Angeles, CA
I blame all Non-Latinos in Los Angeles for this one. Why? Remember when people used to call them "Roach" coaches, now because of you all...They are now called "Gourmet Trucks". You MFer's owe me $20 plus gas.
Our order:
Hard Shell Tacos with Shredded Beef and cheese, Two drinks, and a Bean and Cheese Burrito.
Our Story
One of my wife's coworker has been raving about Tito's forever. This and that..Best Tacos...blah blah blah. I know this guy loves chi chi's because he always at my wife's cubicle asking "How u been to Tito's yet". I know guys and guys love boobs.
Today, we happen to be in the area. Small parking but found a spot. Being the first time, I asked for pollo and al pastor. Sorry! only shredded beef. Mmmm...ok. Got our food and a table and got started. Before I go on, let me say, it was like being near a Krispy Kreme donut shop. People walking around with brown boxes...lots of them!
Beef flavor and the size was good. Price as good, but the taco itself was kinda plain. The cheese and lettuce was nothing spectacular. No sour cream, tomato, or delicious salsa. The tomatillo or tomato sauce was blended tomatoes. No salt or chilli added. Bland overall. The taco shells were okay, may have been homemade. Same for the tortilla chips. On to the burrito...How can u Fup a bean and cheese burrito? Bland beans and the cheese wasnt salty enough to compensate. Tortilla looked homemade but good looking Greekican can tell u that they are too thin and have little salt.
All of these years, I have been sitting on a gold mine! I could dig up my Grandmother and Mother (they are both heathy and alive but for the sake of this review, they are unavailable) to help me take over the Hard Shell Taco Business in Los Angeles.
Congratulations to Tito's tacos for hoodwinking Los Angeles into thinking this LA's Best Hard Shell Taco. Great marketing campaign! Dont call me a Hater, call me a Congratulator! And to my wifey's coworker, next time quit BS and just stare at my wife chest from your cubicle. I am sure she likes the attention, but at $4.75 a gallon I dont like driving from the Eastside to have Mex Food. Talk about taking Sand to the Fn Beach!
Keep on Yelping -
Review from Sophia W.
With the exception of the Mexican employees scrambling around in the back making your tacos, everything else here screams "GRINGO!"
But I don't care. One bite of Tito's bean and meat burrito had me throwing everything I learned about real Mexican food from my years in SD out the window.
Unseasoned shredded beef?
Cheddar cheese?
Watered down guac?
Tomato puree "salsa"?
Put all that in a Tito's taco shell, then deep fry it and I will gladly say "yes peaz!!"
Light on the wallet, tantalizing to the taste buds and welcomed by your fat cells - Tito's serves up the best unauthentic Mexican food EVER!
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Must Have Item: Meat and bean burrito w/ cheese. It may look small, but boy does it stick to your ribs.Listed in: Culver City/Palms
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Review from Cameron A.
Los Angeles, CA
Epic. Fucking epic guys... But is it good?
Absolutely yes--and not really at the same time. Here's the thing, like many reviews bring up this is not authetic mexican food. It's more like fast food american tex-mex. So if you're coming here for some type of ... culturally enriching experience, well... this probably isn't what you're looking for.
Came here and got the following: Tito Taco, Rice, Beans, Gaucamole, Chicken Tamale. All of which were pretty good. The amount of food it turned out to be was out of control. It was literally a huge box of food with a devastatingly absurd mound of chips poured EVERYWHERE.
I kinda feel like this place is more about the experience vs. quality of the food--but that being said I really encourage people to go. It's fun and cheap. -
Review from Sterling P.
Los Angeles, CA
I have been a fan of Tito's Tacos since I was in my mama's womb, honest! My mom said I was the only baby that she could eat Tito's with while preggers and not regret it shortly after.
Their salsa and shredded beef tacos are the staples that keep me coming back for more time and again. The simplicity and freshness of the salsa has me drinking it straight form the container like a pig in a trough. They are NOT shy when it comes to drenching their tamales and enchiladas with cheesy sauce goodness.
Now that I am older and have a more refined palate, I realize that their ingredients may not be of the highest quality or taste, but they do what they do best- cheap comfort food.
I gave Tito's Tacos 4 stars for nostalgia factor and their great salsa and tacos. -
Review from Erin O.
Manhattan Beach, CA
Mmmmmm, Tito's.
The last meal I want to eat before I die. -
Review from Joanne T.
Alhambra, CA
It's okay, but not the best I've ever had.
Tacos - very crunchy, cheesy, and you definitely should order the side of guac to dip it with
Burrito - FULL of meat and pretty much nothing else...very filling
Enchiladas - filled with tons and tons of cheese and onions...it was alright, not the best
I would come here again if I'm craving really crunchy tacos, but for me it's a bit of a drive. There's parking along the streets and residential areas, but it's VERY crowded. I kind of like King Taco a little bit more and because they offer more variety, but this place isn't bad. -
Review from Ju B.
Anaheim, CA
Something about the cheese & lettuce make the tacos. It's gringo-style, but good for the price.
Listed in: Stepf's Hood
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Review from Cesar G.
Hawthorne, CA
Great tacos! Love the salsa and chips. Only downside it parking. It's always full so you have to drive around sometimes to find a spot. Otherwise one of my favorite places.
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Review from Ruth M.
Los Angeles, CA
Seriously now, what is the big deal about this place?!
The tacos get 1 star from me, they're just not all that. It's dry and has no flavor. Sorry to burst your bubble 5-star givers.
Now, the beef they put in the burritos are pretty good, but when you ask for rice, it's either mushy or not evenly cooked. I've bitten into hard grains of rice a couple of times.
The salsa is definitely that best thing about this place.
BRING CASH! -
Review from Chris M.
Taco's that cost only $1.79 great...Parking to get those taco's not so great.... When in Culver City and feel like Tacos that are yummy and meet the will fill you up for under $6 bucks this is the place!!!
My usual is 2 Tacos, Large Coke and Chips with Salsa all that for $5.75 nice right and that is enough unless you like to gorge yourself when you eat then add more tacos...
Tito's Taco remindmes me of a place no longer around called Pup & Taco!!! for those of you that remember then you will definately want to try them out...
Don't trust my review try them for yourself!!! -
Review from Jacob A.
Los Angeles, CA
I love Tito's Tacos, granted I have heartburn afterward. But there is something sublime about it all.
The Tacos: Get it with cheese, and lots of the salsa on the side.
The Salsa: OMG it is so good, it tastes almost organic from the Farmer's market. It's not. But at least I can feel like I'm eating something healthy when I eat it. They also have a green salsa if you need something hotter.
The Meat and Bean Burrito: I still have no idea how they stuff it all in that tortilla without it exploding everywhere. Yet, It holds. This is gooey deliciousness. Get it with extra cheese. Again, pour the salsa directly into it.
I really love this food, but since joining Weight Watcher's I have to limit myself to special occasions.
Be prepared to stand in line. -
Review from Lalo R.
Los Angeles, CA
So my friend told me about Tito's tacos and how wonderful the are and that the salsa is to die for....
UMMM... the salsa is just blended tomato....no kick what so ever...with what looks like some onion and lil bitty piece of jalapeno...can be drunk with a good size straw...
tacos are hard shell with lettuce and cheese and cheese....
Not exactly the best the best taco but not the worst... (leave that to taco bell and del taco)
Yes I will admit that I do like these tacos every now and then as they remind me of when my mom made these puffy tacos with ground beef and cheese... so I gave them a 3 cuz of nostalgia...
If you love shredded cheddar then this will be taco heaven... Order a couple and bring a Jalapeno or two to bite in between your tacos...
Chips are good though.... -
Review from Bob F.
Beverly Hills, CA
I really wish this place would shut down already. it's awful.
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Review from Patricia K.
Torrance, CA
I have been coming to Tito's ever since I can remember. At least 30+ years!
That says a lot!
I have always gotten their regular burrito, it's just meat, sauce and beans, no cheese, and the tacos with cheese! Their salsa is tasty, not your usual mexican salsa, but it's good, the guacamole is more of a saucy consistency.
I see that the ratings for Tito's runs the gammet from 1 star to 5 stars.
To me the longgggg lines outside and inside speak volumes, not to mention the parking situation.
This place to me has been my comfort food forever, and no on can make me change my mind...My husband even loves it here...he doesn't mind driving all the way from Torrance to get his taco and burrito fix.
This place is an institution in my book and I hope it never goes away!Listed in: We're #1
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Review from Char G.
New York, NY
Tito's Taco REALLY???
I 1st experienced this place with my sister. She would not stop talking about Tito this & Tito that. I Reallyyyyyyy wanted to like this place! esp since she is a FAN. I tried it on several different occasions & the taste was similar to a taco from my childhood. I later found out that was a GOVERNMENT CHEESE TACO I had in Elementary School. This is what that Taco reminds me of.
I do not like this Taco Period!
Pros:
Cheap
Cute, Catchy Song
LA landmark - I suppose
Cons:
Stale Shell
long line ( for this? )
taste like government cheese
Sorry Tito - No picture for you. -
Review from Michael V.
Culver City, CA
Tito's Tacos is one of those spots that you're gonna have to try at least once so people will stop saying "oh my god, you've never been to Tito's Tacos?" It's a Los Angeles staple. That being said, I've eaten at dozens of other better Mexican restaurants and taco trucks that I would choose over Tito's on any given day. The menu is pretty limited and everything on it is very filling and tastes just fine but nothing spectacular that warrants the ravingly positive word of mouth this place gets. Also, there is always, always a discouragingly long line. They usually move it pretty quick but on more than one occasion I've given up and just gone to the Mexican restaurant next door. My wife and I live just down the street so Tito's Tacos is convenient, but if we lived further away I probably wouldn't bother making the trip.
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Review from Alba S.
Los Angeles, CA
Delicious relatively cheap mexican food in a very casual atmosphere.
I think my favorite part of my Tito's Tacos feast was their delicious salsa, despite not being spicy it is so fresh tasting. I highly recommend the taco's and tostadas (with cheese). After that the tamales are good, but I preferred the seasoning/spices on the chicken tamale over the beef tamale. And finally, the enchilada is cheesy corn tortilla goodness.
I got this feast to go, which they did a great job of packaging it all up. -
Review from Annie D.
Venice, CA
Cheap & yummy street tacos. I love that they offer a variety of items, but really the best item on their menu is their tacos! From the fresh shredded cheese to the crisp hard shell, this is the place to go if you want Mexican food on the go!
......The burritos and enchiladas were ok compared to the tacos. -
Review from Nutflsh Z.
Los Angeles, CA
This is the ONLY line in L.A. worth standing in!
Simply the best hard shell tacos in L.A.! Those that disagree are complete donkeys that most likely are used to "Old El Paso" store bought tacos and canned salsa. If you are one of these donkeys then stay away! This place is not for you, go eat at Taco Bell.
Each Tito Taco is perfectly made with just the right amount of meat and cheese. They are large, filling, and very satisfying. Each taco order comes with fresh salsa and chips. This is some of the best freshly made salsa one will ever encounter! Such a simple pleasure and literally for pennies.
Tito's Tacos only accepts cash, so all you non cash carrying donkeys (You know who you are....the ones that pay for EVERYTHING with your debit card including .89 cent cups of coffee) STAY AWAY! This place is not for you! The lines move fast here partly due to CASH ONLY transactions, they don't have time to wait for donkey debit charging fool's cards to be approved! (Carry at least $20 in cash you cheap bastards). In addition, their prices are so inexpensive you could almost pay for lunch with change found between the seat cushions of a couch (Donkeys exempt)
The bottom line is Tito's Tacos has some of the best tacos in L.A. Yes, there are lines here, but unlike the line at brainwashed "Pink's"....these lines actually move quickly and are not filled with mindless fools with no taste buds. Tito's Tacos is also your best bang for the buck but is clearly not for everyone. Enjoy! -
Review from Anne Marie B.
Manhattan, NY
I just don't get the hype. My friends have been raving about Tito's since high school. Heck, i'm pretty sure we came here after my senior prom for some late night mexican. But I went back a couple months ago to get the famed tacos, and they were just not tasty.
Waiting in line for ages, wrangling to get a seat, and paying next to nothing are all fun if the payoff is worth it. But it's a mediocre taco. Sorry. I'd rather pay 99 cents for a jack in the box taco, and those things are vile. I will eat my fair share of cheap, nasty food, but these tacos were just too bland and dry.
But you won't listen to me. If you know/love tito's, you always will. If you've never heard of tito's and you're wary, you won't get the hype either so you should just go somewhere else. -
Review from Shellie R.
Los Angeles, CA
I do not get the hype about this place. It's small, crowded, dirty, no parking, the staff is kinda rude, and the food isn't anything to write home about.
I gave it another star because the bathroom was super clean and well stocked despite the mess outside & the amount of cheese they put on their tacos. I love cheese...like I LURVE me some cheese.
Other than that meh...I actually think Taco Bell is better ;x
Bring cash, be prepared to wait in a line, and quite possibly eat in your car.
Damn you Tito's Tacos commercial for being so catchy and cute that I made the BF drive me to Culver City from Echo Park for sub-par tacos. -
Review from Anthony A.
Los Angeles, CA
Why bother to write a review? Everyone already knows this is an amazing, delicious, iconic LA spot. Yes, the lines are always long and No, it's not really authentic Mexican Food. So what? This place rocks!
I'm the only one I know that regularly orders the beef tamale...I love it. The sauce is incredible. Of course I get plenty of tacos too. -
Review from Amanda W.
Irvine, CA
i LOVE titos! it is definitely my go to place for a fast, cheap, comfort food! the shredded beef tacos are the ultimate must and the salsa is to die for! you have to stop here :) favorite shredded beef tacos place!
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Review from Lucy R.
Altadena, CA
Everybody loves Tito's Tacos.. I've heard people rave about Tito's for a very long time... So finally I skipped eating at one of my favorite pastrami places next door and decided to give it a try...
Holy Disappointment Batman!
Being that it was my first time the wife and I like to order a little bit of everything to really get a feel for a place...
We ordered:
Tacos
Meat and bean burrito
Beef Enchilada
Chicken Tamale
Guacamole
Today's Secret Word is "Bland"
Tacos- hard shell which I prefer, plenty of cheese on top but really bland (Ahhhh!!!) filling...
Meat and bean burrito- looks like slop.. again very bland (Ahhh!!!!)
Beef Enchilada- the tastiest part of the meal, covered with melted cheese and lots of red sauce...
Chicken Tamale- nothing exciting here..
Guacamole- guacamole sauce really... Avocado's all over the world are crying that they are even associated w/ this stuff... watery, bland (ahhhhh!!) and boring...
Highlights of the meal were the service which is awesome ... line to the street and they still are very fast to take your order and make your food. And the fact they have Strawberry soda..
Private lot, but still hard to find parking... Cash only, ATM located outside .. -
Review from Christopher H.
Los Angeles, CA
This is a great spot to get full off some great tasting food for cheap! They have a small menu, but everything on it is good.
I like to compare Tito's Tacos to In'N'Out, because they have a small menu that they specialize, cheap prices, good food, pay their workers a good wage (with benifits) and its a So-cal classic.
The Tacos, get them with cheese, are delicious. The burritos are only meat and beans but they have this simplistic, savory, fulfilling quality that is unmatched. The chips and salsa come free and they are fantastic, get the jalapenos salsa and mix it with the regular salsa - nice n' spicy.
Now, I read a couple reviews and I can't believe anyone would give Tito's less than 4 stars, and then compare them to Jack in the Crack's taco - WHICH ISN'T EVEN REAL MEAT - that should tell you all you need to know about these people's taste buds. They want some generic, processed food from Taco Bell - E-coli heaven. These people wouldn't know a good deal, and great tasting food if it smacked them in the face.
I can't never get enough Tito's! -
Review from Julie C.
Los Angeles, CA
Tito's Tacos is not your traditional authentic mexican restaurant, how ever the tacos are very yummy. I don't really care for anything else on the menu.
They only take cash and FYI, there are TWO lines inside...it's clearly labeled above the cashiers, Line 1, Line 2. For some reason people line up in one line and get upset when you by pass them and go into the second line. I guess monkey see monkey do. Well not me, I go straight to Line 2 and hope it moves fast. -
Review from Brad B.
Redondo Beach, CA
Just as their jingle says, "I love Tito's Tacos! The only thing better than a Tito's taco, is two!"
They have the best Tacos and burritos in LA. I love the meat and cheese burrito, it has so much flavor and is very filling. Tito's also has good enchiladas and tamales, but I usually stick with a taco and burrito.
Don't let the long lines scare you, they go pretty fast and it is definitely worth the wait. Just remember who took your order so you can be ready to pay when they come back with your food. And another good thing to note is they only take cash, but there is an ATM next to the building.
Their salsa is good but pretty milid, but if you ask, you can get a side of chopped jalapenos for free, which I usually do and then mix them in with my salsa.
Titos is definitely worth the wait and if you've never been go today! You won't be disappointed. -
Review from Howie G.
Tito's Tacos is one of those landmark places in LA. You must give it a try.
They only take cash. The lines sometimes look long but they generally move fast.
The food here is not high end Mexican but it is all cooked from scratch and seems to have its own flavor I can't find at any other taco stand.
Whenever I go past the area my car mysteriously stears to Titos Tacos..... :)
They only use shredded steer meat. No ground hamburger here.
One of the great items here is their salsa. They give you generous amounts of it. A very unique flavor.
My favs are the tacos with cheese and chili con carne and refined beans.
I very often bring home dinner from Titos and that makes my wife happy.
And if she is happy, so am I.........
Try it, you won't be sorry. -
Review from Kislev A.
Still good.
Salsa's good. Taco's good. Cheap. Cash only,
I still can't believe they charge for CHEESE! I don't know why I expect differently everytime I come here. -
Review from Max M.
Los Angeles, CA
I don't understand why it is busy here. The tacos are 230 each for meat lettuce and cheese. They are gross. I didn't even eat all of mine and I was hungry. The salsa is strange and not in a great way. The meat burrito was good and I would get that again.
All said I would rather have taco bell. But what I really want is good authentic Mexican food for a good price. Not fairly expensive bad tacos -
Review from Thomas G.
Denver, CO
Meat and cheese burrito and a taco with cheese as well as a "large" 20 oz Pepsi to go is a tasty lunch indeed.
Line up out front and wait for the friendly ladies to take your order then head back to the kitchen to make your food fresh to order.
The collection of 50 cent pieces that they always give out as part of your change clogs up your ashtray like the cheese clogs up your arteries, but the food is hot and fresh, the counter ladies friendly and the food tasty. -
Review from Delsy O.
Los Angeles, CA
Tito's Tacos, where do I begin to sing your praises? My family and I have been coming here for years. This place always has great service, fresh food, and long lines. There is only one in all of the country! You have to experience it for yourself. The tacos, the chips, the salsa...you leave craving more! TIP: make sure you have cash at hand (accepts only cash), if not they have an atm machine just outside. see, they take care of you!
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Review from Harvey T.
Los Angeles, CA
Pros:
- In my opinion, the best hard-shell tacos in LA!
- Their salsa is really simple, yet very delicious; I'm absolutely addicted.
- You get tons of free chips and salsa with every order.
- You get to watch as they make your food.
- The menu is fairly small and easy to remember (similar to In-N-Out).
Cons:
- Long lines (because the food is so good).
- Hard to find parking, due to small parking space.
- No traditional Mexican drinks (only soda). Where's the horchata???
- Very limited seating. Sometimes you can't even find a place to sit.
- They only accept cash. No debit/credit cards. However, they do have an ATM outside.
Note: don't let the cons overwhelm you. After all, its the quality/taste of the food that matters most, right? You can't always expect to be treated like royalty everywhere you go.
I've been coming to Tito's since I was about five years old. And my parents have been coming here since the early-80's! Yes, it's not 100% authentic Mexican food, but it's still extremely satisfying and addicting to the taste buds. I usually only order their tacos, chips, and salsa. But their burritos and all other food items are equally delicious. This place is pretty historic; they've been around since 1959! They know what they're doing. And it definitely shows in their tasty food. Tito's is great for lunch, dinner, or a late-night snack. Just as In-N-Out mastered the burger, Tito's has mastered the hard-shell "gringo" taco. This review has made me very hungry. I think I'll head down to Tito's right now.
Tip: to people who have the "dry taco" syndrome, pour some of that tasty salsa or guacamole inside your tacos. Problem solved!
