L.A.'s 15 Best Tacos, According to Adult Film Stars and Sex Workers

From late-night cravings to longtime favorites, sex workers share their go-to taco spots across the city

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Sex workers in Los Angeles, including adult entertainers, dominatrixes, and other creatives, share their favorite taco spots across the city - from late-night parking lot stands to longtime neighborhood favorites. These taquerias offer comfort, community, and a sense of ease in a city that often demands performance.

Why it matters

This story provides a unique perspective on the vibrant taco culture of Los Angeles, highlighting the hidden gems and personal connections that sex workers have with certain taco spots. It sheds light on an often-overlooked community and their experiences navigating the city at unconventional hours.

The details

The article features recommendations from several sex workers in Los Angeles, including Kazumi, Beverly, Emma, Mistress Veronica Vixen, Violet Myers, Arabelle Raphael, Seraphine Sunset, Scarlett, Venus, Katie, Alex Jones, Mistress Kimono Rapture, Isabella Sophia, Cherry Jaynexx, and Mariah. Their go-to taco orders range from classic carne asada and al pastor to more unique options like buche, cabeza, and lengua. Many of the featured taco stands are long-standing, family-run businesses that have become part of the fabric of their respective neighborhoods.

  • The article was published on February 11, 2026.

The players

Kazumi

An adult entertainer who frequents Tacos L.A. 26 in the SoMa neighborhood.

Beverly

A longtime resident of Highland Park who has been going to El Pique taco truck for over a decade.

Emma

A sex worker who recommends Villa's Tacos and Mariscos Jalisco as her favorite taco spots in Los Angeles.

Mistress Veronica Vixen

A sex worker who enjoys the carnitas, al pastor, and carne asada tacos at Tacos Guelaguetza.

Violet Myers

A sex worker who grew up in East L.A. and recommends the carnitas tacos at Los 5 Puntos.

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What they’re saying

“After the most hardcore scenes of my life–especially anal–I would break my fast and celebrate at Tacos L.A. 26. It's just in a parking lot set up with tarps. Two buche, two cabeza, and one al pastor, [with] onions, cilantro, salsa verde, and lime. I absolutely want to destroy my sexy lil' body after preparing for my scene for like a day before, like a turkey ready for Thanksgiving—haha.”

— Kazumi (Instagram)

“Born and raised in L.A., I started going to El Pique when I was about 15 or 16. After school, I'd either be riding dirty in my girlfriend and boyfriend's old gold Chevy Malibu, heading straight to Highland Park, or I'd take the Metro from Glendale to Eagle Rock, then take the Dash all the way over Townsend Hill. Hopped off on York and Avenue 53 to go and kick it with my friends who lived right next to my favorite taco truck in L.A. We were a mix of punks, Magic the Gathering nerds, and trappers.”

— Beverly (Instagram)

“My favorite taco spot in L.A. is Villa's Tacos in Highland Park. It's soooooo flavorful, and the tortillas are so pretty and handmade, and they're really hard to beat. This spot was a street vendor when I first moved to L.A., and now they have a couple of brick-and-mortar locations. They've always been the perfect spot to take a friend you want to impress or maybe a date that calls for something more down-to-earth.”

— Emma (Instagram)

“Tacos Guelaguetza is a taco stand in a Pavilion's parking lot that easily encapsulates the L.A. taco experience. They have top-tier carnitas and a wide range of delicious salsas. They also don't skimp on the meat.”

— Mistress Veronica Vixen (Instagram)

“Favorite spot is Los 5 Puntos. Carnitas all day lol. The salsas are amazing, the carnitas are juicy! Feels like being in someone's uncle's backyard. Plus, if you're about that goth life can walk to the cemetery and eat with the resting.”

— Violet Myers (Instagram)

The takeaway

This story highlights the vibrant and diverse taco culture of Los Angeles, as seen through the eyes of sex workers who frequent these establishments. It showcases the personal connections and community that these taco spots provide, offering a sense of comfort, familiarity, and ease in a city that can often feel demanding and impersonal. The recommendations span a range of taco styles and neighborhoods, underscoring the richness and authenticity of L.A.'s taco landscape.