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Sonoratown Opens Los Angeles Location for Authentic Sonora-Style Tacos
A local guide highlights one standout spot for thin-tortilla carne asada in the city.
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Los Angeles residents looking for tacos with a regional twist have a strong option at Sonoratown, which opened its first location in downtown Los Angeles in 2016.
The city’s large Mexican population and proximity to the border support a wide range of street-food styles, from mulitas to vampiro tacos, and sit-down restaurants offer dishes that change by region. Food preferences remain personal, with some diners loyal to spots within a few miles of home and others driving farther for specific flavors.
Focus on Sonora-Style Preparation
Sonoratown founders Teo Diaz and Jennifer Fehlman created the business after a food tour in Sonora revealed a gap in Los Angeles offerings. They import thin corn tortillas typical of that Mexican state and cook beef short rib over a mesquite grill rather than the skirt steak common elsewhere. This method produces a smoky flavor paired with avocado and cabbage on the tortillas.
The same source notes that the first downtown location was followed by a second in Mid-City in 2022 and a later site in Long Beach. Reviewers describe the tacos as addictive and note that many customers also order the burrito on repeat visits.
Practical Tips for Trying the Tacos
Portions at taco trucks and stands are small, so pacing helps avoid over-ordering. Lines at popular trucks often move while customers chat in Spanish amid the smell from the grill. The guide recommends visiting Sonoratown for anyone new to Sonora-style tacos, as the spot fills a specific regional niche among the thousands of Los Angeles taco vendors.
Readers can find the full list and updates at the source article published on marianainla.com.