tacos 1986 menu overview
Tucked in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, Tacos 1986 offers an authentic taste of Tijuana-style Mexican cuisine. Known for their hand-pressed tortillas that perfectly cradle a variety of flavorful fillings, this modern, no-frills eatery invites food enthusiasts to experience fresh, traditional recipes that celebrate bold flavors and satisfying textures.
starters and specials
While Tacos 1986 focuses mainly on mains, their unique take on classic snacks stands out. Try their signature Vampiro Tostadas, available with Carne Asada, Adobada Pork, or Marinated Mushrooms. These feature crispy cheese layered atop a crunchy tortilla, topped with creamy guacamole and tangy salsa — a flavorful, textural delight. Note that traditional tortilla chips are replaced here with their famous 'burnt tortillas' which add a smoky twist to your experience.
mains: tacos, quesadillas, mulitas, and burritos
At the heart of the menu are expertly crafted tacos with fresh hand-pressed tortillas that wrap around succulent fillings. Choose from three star proteins: tender Carne Asada, savory Adobada Pork, or earthy Marinated Mushrooms — each complemented by luscious guacamole and vibrant salsa that bring every bite to life.
- Carne Asada Taco – Grilled carne asada paired with fresh guacamole and salsa in a tender hand-pressed tortilla.
- Adobada Taco – Marinated adobada pork with guacamole and salsa wrapped in a freshly pressed tortilla.
- Mushroom Taco – Marinated mushrooms bring a savory vegetarian option, topped with guacamole and salsa on a hand-pressed tortilla.
For quesadilla lovers, the menu features flour tortillas stuffed with your choice of Carne Asada, Adobada Pork, or Marinated Mushrooms, melted cheese, guacamole, and salsa, delivering a melty, hearty experience. Mulitas add a twist by layering cheese between two hand-pressed tortillas with the same delicious fillings, offering a crispy, cheesy bite. Burritos round out the mains with larger flour tortillas filled with rice, beans, your choice of protein or mushrooms, guacamole, and salsa, perfect for a filling meal.
- Asada Quesadilla – Flour tortilla with melted cheese, carne asada, guacamole, and salsa.
- Adobada Quesadilla – A flavorful blend of adobada pork and cheese inside a warm flour tortilla with classic toppings.
- Mushroom Quesadilla – Savory marinated mushrooms with melted cheese, guacamole, and salsa wrapped in a flour tortilla.
- Asada Mulita – Double hand-pressed tortillas layered with carne asada, cheese, guacamole, and salsa for a crispy, cheesy delight.
- Adobada Mulita – Crispy hand-pressed tortillas with adobada pork, cheese, guacamole, and salsa layers.
- Mushroom Mulita – Marinated mushrooms layered with cheese, guacamole, and salsa between hand-pressed tortillas.
- Asada Burrito – A large flour tortilla filled with carne asada, rice, beans, guacamole, and salsa for a hearty meal.
- Adobada Burrito – Generous filling of adobada pork, rice, beans, guacamole, and salsa wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
- Mushroom Burrito – Satisfying vegetarian burrito with marinated mushrooms, rice, beans, guacamole, and salsa in a flour tortilla.
refreshing drinks
To complement your meal, Tacos 1986 offers traditional Mexican beverages that are both refreshing and authentic. Sip on the creamy, cinnamon-infused Horchata made from rice and almonds, or enjoy the lightly tart and sweet Jamaica Juice, brewed from hibiscus flowers. These drinks provide a perfect balance to the vibrant, savory flavors found throughout the menu.
