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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 the 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 the SGV is Secret Taco in San Gabriel, followed by Carnitas El Momo in Monterey Park and Guisados in Pasadena. Best is relative, so filter by price and vibe below, and vote for the pick you'd stand behind.
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"Mexican spot in Monterey Park. Carnitas."
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"Mexican spot in El Monte. Birria."
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"Mexican spot in Duarte. Tacos."
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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. Fish tacos."
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