Los originales Tacos Arabes De Puebla

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Eat the World LA review:
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to be at one of the last evenings this beloved Olympic Blvd institution still used their old trailer, a nightly event for the past seven years. A couple evenings later they would party with a mariachi band and inaugurate their brand new and beautiful truck, which is now home to their nocturnal operation. It was nice to show up on one of these final nights and focus on los originales, the simple tacos that made this truck a destination.

Tacos árabes ($3.50 each) are some original fusion cuisine, born in the city of Puebla but spread throughout the country and to cities like Los Angeles with large diaspora. Even the Christian Lebanese immigrants to México in the 1920's and 1930's were eating mostly lamb, cooked on a vertical spit like has been common for shawarma for centuries. Eventually this meat made its way onto flour tortillas that somewhat replicated a thin pita bread (pan árabe). The children of these immigrants would start cooking pork in a similar fashion and the obsession has continued to this day.

Here at the trailer (now the truck!), a few tables and chairs are spread out for immediate dining. It takes a bit for your order to come through as it seems the family is always putting together a few massive takeout orders as well, but the atmosphere here is communal and enjoyable to be a part of while waiting.

Unique but not my favorite tacos out there. The arabes tacos are quite large and have Middle Eastern spices so it kind of tastes like shawarma. At $3.50 a taco, its quite expensive. Also the wait to get my food was unnecessarily long. There were 6 people ahead of me and it took nearly 25 minutes to get my tacos.

Wow... amazingly smoky and flavorful meat. The salsa is tangy and a little sweet, all together it reminds me of a cross between American bbq pork, adobada and shawarma. The tortilla is super thick too almost like a pita and absorbs all the delicious juices. These tacos are on another level.

Had the tacos arabes with cheese and avocado. They're very tender and full of flavor! Very fresh and non greasy. They're a must try if you're near the area. Expect a long wait time for tacos. It's best if order by phone. Cash only, $3.50 for a taco add $1 more if you want the special version ( with chipotle sauce, avocado and cheese)

Best Tacos Arabes in Los Angeles! Good food, good service, amazing people. Definitely love to come to this place and enjoy a nice warm meal. 5 stars!!!