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    Trejo's Tacos La Brea

    1048 S La Brea

    Los Angeles, CA 90019


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    Featured Items

    • Spicy Shrimp Taco

      Sautéd shrimp in our spicy diablo sauce. Served with pickled onions, verde salsa slaw and avocado crema. Served on a corn tortilla.
      $6.50
    • Blackened Salmon Taco

      Pan seared blackened atlantic salmon topped with cherry tomatoes, fresh grilled corn and orange crema slaw. Served on a corn tortilla.
      $7.25
    • Fried Chicken Burrito

      Crispy fried chicken thighs, chipotle crema, farmers market beans, spanish rice, 3 cheese blend, pico de gallo wrapped in a flour tortilla.
      $14.50

    Breakfast

    • Breakfast Burrito

      Two fresh scrambled eggs, 3 cheese blend, cheesy bean dip, tater tots and salsa rojo.
      $13.00
    • Breakfast Quesadilla

      Two fresh scrambled eggs, 3 cheese blend, pico de gallo, and bacon. Served with chipotle crema.
      $13.00
    • Chips & Salsa

      House-made chunky salsa served with tortilla chips.
      $6.00
    • Spinach & Egg Breakfast Taco

      Fresh scrambled eggs, 3 cheese blend, and baby spinach with a choice of corn or flour tortilla.
      $5.75
    • Steak & Egg Breakfast Taco

      Fresh scrambled eggs, 3 cheese blend, and steak asada with a choice of corn or flour tortilla.
      $6.00
    • The Purist Breakfast Taco

      Fresh scrambled eggs, 3 cheese blend, salsa roja, and tater tots with a choice of corn or flour tortilla.
      $5.75
    • Three Cheese Quesadilla

      Monterey Jack, mozzarella and asadero cheese blend melted in a flour tortilla.
      $11.00
    • Tortilla Chip Boat

      Warm corn tortillas topped with lime zest.
      $3.00
    • Iced Cochata

      Trejo's Cold Brew with an equal amount of our Date Sweetened Dairy Free Horchata.
      $5.75
    • Iced Cold Brew

      Coffee brewed for 24 hours and served over ice.
      $5.00

    Menu

    Appetizer

    • Chips & Salsa

      House-made chunky salsa served with tortilla chips.
      $6.00
    • Chips & Pico de Gallo

      Pico De Gallo served with Tortilla Chips
      $7.00
    • Chips & Pineapple Salsa

      Fresh pineapple salsa served with tortilla chips.
      $8.00
    • Chips & Guacamole

      Fresh Hass avocado, onion, serrano chiles, lime, pistachios, and cilantro. Served with tortilla chips.
      $12.00
    • Chips & Cheesy Bean Dip

      Blended Farmers Market Beans, three cheese blend, pickled jalapeños, and cotija cheese served with tortilla chips.
      $8.00
    • Street Corn

      Fresh grilled corn off the cob, chipotle crema and cotija cheese.
      $8.00
    • Empanadas

      Two deep fried pastries stuffed with your favorite filling. Served with salsa verde.
      $14.00
    • Potato Poblano Taquitos

      Two crisp-fried tortillas filled with potato pablano. Served with salsa roja and avocado crema. Topped with cotija cheese.
      $12.00
    • Chicken Chipotle Taquitos

      Two crisp-fried tortillas filled with chipotle chicken. Served with salsa roja and avocado crema. Topped with cotija cheese.
      $12.00
    • Pork Carnitas Taquitos

      Two crisp-fried tortillas filled with chipotle chicken. Served with salsa roja and avocado crema. Topped with cotija cheese.
      $12.00

    Tacos

    One taco per order.
    • Steak Asada Taco

      Our best selling taco. Seared USDA choice flap steak tossed in our citrus soy steak sauce and topped with verde slaw and pepitas pesto. Served on a corn tortilla.
      $6.75
    • Carnitas Taco

      Slow roasted pork carnitas topped with fresh pineapple, diced red onion and fermented hot sauce. Served on a corn tortilla.
      $6.00
    • Beef Barbacoa Taco

      Five hour braised beef in our special spice mix topped with pico de gallo, tortilla strips and cotija cheese. Served on a corn tortilla.
      $6.50
    • Chicken Tinga Taco

      Spicy chicken tinga topped with pico de Gallo, tortilla strips and cotija cheese. Served on a corn tortilla.
      $5.75
    • Fried Chicken Taco

      Perfectly seasoned crispy fried chicken thigh topped with chipotle slaw, pico de gallo and chipotle crema. Served in a lettuce cup.
      $6.25
    • Spicy Shrimp Taco

      Sautéd shrimp in our spicy diablo sauce. Served with pickled onions, verde salsa slaw and avocado crema. Served on a corn tortilla.
      $6.50
    • Blackened Salmon Taco

      Pan seared blackened atlantic salmon topped with cherry tomatoes, fresh grilled corn and orange crema slaw. Served on a corn tortilla.
      $7.25
    • Baja Fish Taco

      Crispy beer battered Atlantic cod, topped with fresh pineapple salsa, chipotle slaw and vegan avocado crema. Served on a flour tortilla.
      $6.75
    • Young Jackfruit Taco

      Braised organic young jackfruit in our citrus soy marinade. Topped with vegan avocado crema, pico de gallo, verde slaw and tortilla strips. Served on a corn tortilla.
      $6.25
    • Mushroom Asada Taco

      Seared mushrooms tossed with our citrus soy marinade. Topped with salsa verde slaw and pepita pesto. Served on a corn tortilla.
      $6.00
    • Cauliflower Taco

      Roasted cauliflower with vegan avocado crema, pickled onions and Inka corn. Served on a corn tortilla.
      $6.00
    • The Purist Breakfast Taco

      Fresh scrambled eggs, 3 cheese blend, salsa roja, and tater tots with a choice of corn or flour tortilla.
      $5.75
    • Spinach & Egg Breakfast Taco

      Fresh scrambled eggs, 3 cheese blend, and baby spinach with a choice of corn or flour tortilla.
      $5.75
    • Steak & Egg Breakfast Taco

      Fresh scrambled eggs, 3 cheese blend, and steak asada with a choice of corn or flour tortilla.
      $6.00

    Burritos

    Farmers market beans, spanish rice, 3 cheese blend, pico de gallo wrapped in a flour tortilla.
    • Steak Asada Burrito

      Seared USDA choice steak, pepita pesto, farmers market beans, spanish rice, 3 cheese blend, pico de gallo wrapped in a flour tortilla.
      $16.00
    • Carnitas Burrito

      Slow roasted carnitas, fermented sauce, farmers market beans, spanish rice, 3 cheese blend, pico de gallo wrapped in a flour tortilla.
      $14.50
    • Beef Barbacoa Burrito

      Slow braised beef barbacoa, crunchy corn tortilla strips, farmers market beans, spanish rice, 3 cheese blend, pico de gallo wrapped in a flour tortilla.
      $15.50
    • Chicken Tinga Burrito

      Chicken tinga, crunchy corn tortilla strips, cotija cheese, farmers market beans, spanish rice, 3 cheese blend, pico de gallo wrapped in a flour tortilla.
      $14.50
    • Fried Chicken Burrito

      Crispy fried chicken thighs, chipotle crema, farmers market beans, spanish rice, 3 cheese blend, pico de gallo wrapped in a flour tortilla.
      $14.50
    • Spicy Shrimp Burrito

      Sautéd shrimp in our spicy diablo sauce, pickled red onions, avocado crema, farmers market beans, spanish rice, 3 cheese blend, pico de gallo wrapped in a flour tortilla.
      $15.50
    • Surf & Turf Burrito

      Seared USDA choice flap steak tossed in our citrus soy steak sauce, sautéd shrimp in our spicy diablo sauce, pepita pesto, farmers market beans, spanish rice, 3 cheese blend, pico de gallo wrapped in a flour tortilla.
      $16.00
    • BCR Burrito

      Farmers market beans, 3 cheese blend, Spanish rice and cheesy bean dip.
      $12.00
    • Mushroom Asada Burrito

      Seared mushrooms tossed with our citrus soy marinade, pepita pesto, farmers market beans, spanish rice and pico de gallo wrapped in a flour tortilla. No cheese.
      $14.50
    • Young Jackfruit Burrito

      Braised young jackfruit in our citrus soy marinade, crispy corn tortilla strips, vegan avocado crema, farmers market beans, spanish rice, pico de gallo wrapped in a flour tortilla. No cheese.
      $15.00
    • Cauliflower Burrito

      Roasted cauliflower, farmers market beans, spanish rice, 3 cheese blend, pico de gallo wrapped in a flour tortilla.
      $14.50
    • Breakfast Burrito

      Two fresh scrambled eggs, 3 cheese blend, cheesy bean dip, tater tots and salsa rojo.
      $13.00

    Bowls

    Spanish rice, farmers market beans, slaw, pico de gallo, fresh grilled corn.
    • Steak Asada Bowl

      Seared USDA choice steak served with pepita pesto, fresh grilled corn, farmers market beans, spanish rice, verde slaw and pico de gallo.
      $16.00
    • Beef Barbacoa Bowl

      Slow braised beef in our special spice mix served with tortilla strips, cotija cheese, fresh grilled corn, farmers market beans, spanish rice, verde slaw and pico de gallo.
      $15.50
    • Carnitas Bowl

      Slow roasted pork carnitas with fermented hot sauce, fresh grilled corn, farmers market beans, verde slaw and pico de gallo.
      $14.50
    • Chicken Tinga Bowl

      Chicken tinga served with pico de gallo, tortilla strips, cotija cheese, farmers market beans, verde slaw, Spanish rice, fresh grilled corn and pico de gallo.
      $14.50
    • Fried Chicken Bowl

      Perfectly seasoned crispy fried chicken thighs served with fresh grilled corn, farmers market beans, verde slaw, pico de gallo and topped with chipotle crema.
      $14.50
    • Spicy Shrimp Bowl

      Sautéd shrimp in our spicy diablo sauce served with pickled onions, fresh grilled corn, farmers market beans, spanish rice, verde slaw, pico de gallo, and topped with avocado crema.
      $15.50
    • Blackened Salmon Bowl

      Pan seared blackened atlantic salmon served with fresh grilled corn, farmers market beans, spanish rice, verde slaw, pico de gallo, and topped with avocado crema.
      $16.50
    • Young Jackfruit Bowl

      Braised organic young jackfruit in our citrus soy marinade served with tortilla strips, fresh grilled corn, farmers market beans, spanish rice, verde slaw, pico de gallo, and topped with vegan avocado crema.
      $15.00
    • Mushroom Asada Bowl

      Seared mushrooms tossed with our citrus soy marinade, pepita pesto, fresh grilled corn, farmers market beans, spanish rice, verde slaw, and pico de gallo.
      $14.50
    • Cauliflower Bowl

      Roasted cauliflower served with pickled onions, fresh grilled corn, farmers market beans, spanish rice, verde slaw, pico de gallo, and topped with vegan avocado crema.
      $14.50
    • Surf & Turf Bowl

      Seared USDA choice steak and spicy diablo shrimp served with pepita pesto, pickled onions, fresh grilled corn, farmers market beans, spanish rice, verde slaw and pico de gallo.
      $16.00

    Quesadillas

    • Steak Asada Quesadilla

      Seared USDA choice flap steak tossed in our citrus soy steak marinade with our monterey jack, mozzarella and asadero cheese blend melted in a flour tortilla.
      $16.00
    • Carnitas Quesadilla

      Slow roasted pork carnitas with our monterey jack, mozzarella and asadero cheese blend melted in a flour tortilla.
      $14.00
    • Beef Barbacoa Quesadilla

      Slow braised beef in our special spice mix with our monterey jack, mozzarella and asadero cheese blend melted in a flour tortilla.
      $14.50
    • Chicken Tinga Quesadilla

      Spicy chicken tinga with our monterey jack, mozzarella and asadero cheese blend melted in a flour tortilla.
      $14.00
    • Pollo Frito Quesadilla

      Perfectly seasoned crispy fried chicken thighs, serrano chiles, verde slaw; with our monterey jack, mozzarella and asadero cheese blend melted in a flour tortilla. Served with chipotle crema.
      $15.00
    • Spicy Shrimp Quesadilla

      Sautéd shrimp in our spicy diablo sauce with our monterey jack, mozzarella and asadero cheese blend melted in a flour tortilla.
      $15.00
    • Three Cheese Quesadilla

      Monterey Jack, mozzarella and asadero cheese blend melted in a flour tortilla.
      $11.00
    • Breakfast Quesadilla

      Two fresh scrambled eggs, 3 cheese blend, pico de gallo, and bacon. Served with chipotle crema.
      $12.00

    Salads

    • El Jefe Salad

      Mixed salad greens, grilled fresh corn, farmers market beans, cherry tomatoes, cotija cheese, and tortilla strips. Topped with a citrus vinaigrette.
      $10.00
    • Mexican Caesar Salad

      Romaine lettuce, tortilla strips, and cotija cheese. Topped with a caesar dressing.
      $10.00

    Sides

    • Farmers Market Beans

      Danny's Mom's secret recipe.
      $6.00
    • Spanish Rice

      Basmati rice, fresh tomatoes, chile de arbol, and other spices.
      $6.00
    • Cauliflower Rice

      Riced cauliflower, fresh tomatoes, and other spices.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.00
    • Small Side of Guacamole

      3 ounces of fresh Hass avocado, onion, serrano chiles, lime, pistachios, and cilantro.
      $4.00
    • Tortilla Chip Boat

      Warm corn tortillas topped with lime zest.
      $3.00

    Dessert

    • Seasonal Cheesecake

      We have a rotating selection of flavors. Creamy cheesecake with a graham cracker crust and sour cream topping. Please call the restaurant for today's option.
      $11.00

    Beverages

    Fountain Drinks

    • Iced Tea

      $4.00
    • Coca-Cola, Fountain

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $4.00
    • Diet Coke, Fountain

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $4.00
    • Sprite, Fountain

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • Fountain Squirt

      16oz
      $4.00
    • Fountain Root Beer

      16oz
      $4.00
    • Iced Cochata

      Trejo's Cold Brew with an equal amount of our Date Sweetened Dairy Free Horchata.
      $5.75
    • Iced Cold Brew

      Coffee brewed for 24 hours and served over ice.
      $5.00

    Bottled Drinks

    • Mexican Coke

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $4.50
    • Mexican Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $4.50
    • Pineapple Jarritos

      Naturally flavored Mexican soft drink.
      $4.50
    • Mandarin Jarritos

      Naturally flavored Mexican soft drink.
      $4.50
    • Lime Jarritos

      Naturally flavored Mexican soft drink.
      $4.50
    • Tamarind Jarritos

      Naturally flavored Mexican soft drink.
      $4.50
    • Grapefruit Jarritos

      Naturally flavored Mexican soft drink.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.50
    • Guava Jarritos

      Naturally flavored Mexican soft drink.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.50
    • Mineragua

      Topo Chico has always been known for the legend surrounding its origins. Whether you believe in the legend or not, you'll still be able to enjoy the crisp, no-calorie taste of Topo Chico.
      $4.50
    • Topo Chico Lime Sparkling Water

      A carbonated water with legendary taste and natural lime flavor, for delicious hydration
      $4.50
    • Trejos Bottled Water

      Trejo's alkaline water.
      $4.00
    • Mineragua Sparkling Water

      $5.00

    Agua Frescas

    • Date Sweetened Horchata

      Traditional Mexican drink made with white rice soaked in almond milk, flavored with cinnamon, and sweetened with dates.
      $5.50
    • Guava Lime Agua Fresca

      Made with pink guava and zesty lime for a deep aromatic sweetness.
      $5.00
    • Strawberry Lemon Agua Fresca

      A crisp, thirst-quenching refresher that perfectly balances the lush sweetness of ripe strawberries with the bright, tangy zip of fresh lemon.
      $5.00
    • Iced Cochata

      Trejo's Cold Brew with an equal amount of our Date Sweetened Dairy Free Horchata.
      $5.75

    For Home

    Whole Bean Coffee

    • COFFEE BEANS - Medium Roast

      Trejo's House Blend of Whole Medium-Roasted Coffee Beans are a masterfully crafted blend of whole Arabica beans from Mexico, El Salvador, and Colombia. Roasted to a medium roast, this coffee offers a full-bodied, yet smooth flavor with subtle hints of sweetness. Perfect for any time of day, whether you're starting your morning or winding down at night.
      $22.00
    • COFFEE BEANS - Dark Roast

      Discover the rich flavor of Trejo's House Blend Whole Bean Coffee - Dark Roast. Made from carefully selected Arabica beans sourced from Central and South America, our blend features 40% Brazil Mogiana, 40% Brazil Bob-o-Link, and 20% Guatemalan Huehuetenango. These beans are expertly roasted to create a bold and satisfying cup of coffee.
      $22.00
    • COFFEE BEANS - Light Roast

      Trejo's House Blend Whole Bean Coffee - Light Roast is a carefully crafted blend of Central and South American Arabica beans. Roasted to perfection, this light roast coffee boasts a deliciously fruity and slightly sweet flavor profile. Enjoy it at any time of day, whether it's the start of your morning routine or the end of a long day.
      $22.00

    Hot Sauce

    • TREJO'S HOT SAUCE - Original

      Danny Trejo’s Original Hot Sauce packs a legendary punch with a smoky, medium-heat blend of seven premium peppers. Crafted without preservatives or artificial junk, this bold, non-GMO, and gluten-free sauce adds the perfect kick to tacos, eggs, or pizza. It’s not just heat—it’s a versatile, all-natural flavor upgrade for every meal.
      $15.00
    • TREJO'S HOT SAUCE - Jalapeño

      This zesty, mild hot sauce blends jalapeños, white onion, and lime for a bright, citrusy punch. Manzanilla olives and honey add a unique savory-sweet depth that’s as sophisticated as it is craveable. Whether you’re topping tacos and guacamole or stirring it into red beans and paella, it’s the ultimate flavor upgrade for a tangy, balanced bite.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.00
    • TREJO'S HOT SAUCE - Habanero

      This vibrant habanero sauce packs a punch as bold as Danny Trejo himself. The fiery heat is perfectly tempered by the sweetness of carrots and a savory garlic-onion base, creating a refreshing explosion of flavor. Whether you’re fueling up seafood, chicken, or marinades, one dynamic drop is all it takes to invigorate your plate.
      $15.00
    • TREJO'S HOT HONEY

      Trejo’s Hot Honey blends natural sweetness with a spicy chili kick. Perfect for drizzling on pepperoni pizza, fried chicken, or ice cream, and a great addition to cocktails or tea. This 12 oz bottle is all-natural, gluten-free, and contains no artificial sugars or preservatives.
      $15.00

    Cookbooks

    • COOKBOOK - Trejo's Tacos: Recipes and Stories from L.A. (Signed)

      Hollywood’s favorite "bad guy" turns his legendary life story into a culinary celebration in this signed hardback edition of Trejo’s Tacos. From incarceration to icon, Danny Trejo honors his mother’s legacy with 75 award-winning recipes—from succulent carnitas and vegan cauliflower tacos to his famous cinnamon-sugar donuts. More than just a cookbook, this autographed volume is a beautifully photographed love letter to L.A., blending Danny’s signature style with the flavors that made his restaurants a West Coast sensation.
      $75.00
    • COOKBOOK - Trejo's Cantina: Cocktails, Snacks & Amazing Non-Alcoholic Drinks from the Heart of Hollywood (Signed)

      Celebrate Hollywood culture with this signed hardback edition of Trejo’s Cantina, a masterclass in accessible, high-energy entertaining. Danny Trejo shares 100 bold recipes ranging from Tijuana-Style Birria and Vegan Tamales to his legendary "Fight Night" Nachos, paired with inventive cocktails and thirst-quenching mocktails like Pineapple Agua Fresca. More than just a cookbook, this autographed collection is packed with Danny’s L.A. memories and expert tips on mastering tamales or building a booze-free bar. It’s an empowering, soul-filled guide to drinking with gratitude and living life to the fullest.
      $75.00

    Non-Alcoholic Spirits

    • SPIRITS BOTTLE - Tequila Alternative

      Experience the soul of tequila without the compromise. Our Zero-Proof Tequila Alternative is a full-bodied powerhouse, delivering vibrant notes of citrus and sweet roasted agave that settle into a perfectly warm, peppery finish. Designed for those who demand authentic character, it serves as the ultimate foundation for world-class, non-alcoholic Margaritas and Palomas. It’s not just an alternative; it’s a reimagined spirit that brings the heat and the flavor of the classic agave experience—zero proof, 100% Trejo style.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $32.00
    • SPIRITS BOTTLE - Gin Alternative

      Redefine your cocktail hour with a zero-proof spirit that refuses to compromise on character. This Gin Alternative delivers a sophisticated sensory journey, leading with a vibrant aroma of red berries and spicy peppercorns before smoothing out with cool cucumber and a bold, classic juniper finish. Whether you’re shaking up a crisp G&T, a silky Pink Lady, or a punchy Negroni, this complex "dupe" provides the authentic bite and botanical depth you crave. It’s all the swagger of a world-class gin, just without the alcohol. This 1:1 Gin Replacement allows you to ditch the booze and swap in this zero-proof alternative for a perfect dupe in any gin-based cocktail. Classic G&Ts, Pink Lady's, Negronis - you name it, Trejo's has got you covered.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $19.00
    • SPIRITS BOTTLE - American Whiskey Alternative

      Experience the rugged soul of a classic Kentucky spirit without the alcohol or calories. Our Zero-Proof American Whiskey Alternative is a masterclass in depth, delivering the rich, oaky character and satisfying warmth you’d expect from a premium pour. Crafted with all-natural ingredients, it features a complex profile that serves as the perfect powerhouse foundation for a timeless Old Fashioned, a zesty Whiskey Sour, or a sophisticated Manhattan. It’s bold, smooth, and uncompromising—the ultimate way to enjoy a world-class whiskey experience on your own terms.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $32.00

    All hours
    Sunday8:00 am - 8:45 pm
    Monday8:00 am - 8:45 pm
    Tuesday8:00 am - 8:45 pm
    Wednesday8:00 am - 8:45 pm
    Thursday8:00 am - 8:45 pm
    Friday8:00 am - 9:45 pm
    Saturday8:00 am - 9:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    Located on La Brea Avenue, the original Trejo's Tacos flagship location offers the quintessential sit-down experience that launched the culinary empire of actor Danny Trejo. This vibrant and spacious restaurant buzzes with a hip, energetic atmosphere, featuring a full bar, comfortable indoor seating, and an expansive, often lively, dog-friendly patio perfect for soaking up the LA scene. As the original brick-and-mortar, it established the brand's signature menu, serving up its famous tacos ranging from slow-roasted carnitas and brisket to creative plant-based options like jackfruit and mushroom asada, alongside inventive cocktails and a popular happy hour.

    Location

    1048 S La Brea, Los Angeles, CA 90019

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