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"If you love tacos packed with flavor, Secret Taco is a must-try. The smoky char on the meat is incredible, and their al pastor with pineapple on top is delicious."
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Where are the best tacos in SGV?
The SGV isn't only Asian food. The taco game is real.
1 local vote · updated Jul 22, 2026
The short answer
Locals' current top pick for tacos in SGV is Secret Taco in San Gabriel, followed by OMA Mexican Craft Kitchen in Alhambra and Carnitas El Momo in Monterey Park. Best is relative, so filter by price and vibe below, and vote for the pick you'd stand behind.
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Order: Slow-Cooked Birria Tacos
"OMA is a Mexican craft kitchen on Main Street in Alhambra, in the former Delhi Belly space."
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"Mexican spot in Monterey Park. Carnitas."
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Order: Fish Taco
"A newer Alhambra location of Baja Mar Taco, tucked into the Valley-Fremont Plaza on West Valley Boulevard, running a different $1.99 taco special every weekday: shrimp on Monday, a…"
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Order: Fish tacos
"El Taco Nazo in Baldwin Park came through the SGV Eats sweep around fish taco recommendations. It is a casual SGV taco stop with fish and shrimp tacos as the obvious move."
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"Mexican spot in El Monte. Birria."
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