Fernando’s Taco

About

Mexican

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    4 stars

Location

Adress: 815 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Phone: (213) 489-7615

Work Hours

Mon 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am-3:00 pm

Business info

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    Health Score
    B
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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
  • credit_card
    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Breakfast, Lunch
  • local_parking
    Parking
    Street
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
  • group
    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Casual
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    No

Reviews

  • Dan H.

    star star star star star 14 September 2026

    Unassuming taco joint located in a car wash. Literally in a car wash. I missed the entrance when I walked by and had to double back to make sure what I saw was actually an entrance.

    Super simple menu with delicious options. I had the tacos al pastor, and then went back again a few hours later with a colleague and got the all meat carne asada burrito. Both were great.

    The food is inexpensive, the service is quick and friendly, and the quality is excellent.

  • Marti H.

    star star star star star_border 13 September 2026

    The customer service at this taco place is fantastic. It is very clean, excellent breakfast burrito with delicious salsa stand. This will be my regular taco spot in the LA Live district.

    Definitely try the green salsa and the roasted red salsa. Both are flavorful with some heat.

  • Timothy T.

    star star star star star 11 September 2026

    Tacos in a car wash?

    So I'm in LA for some meetings.  Staying right downtown.  Need tacos.  Plugged in Yelp! for some guidance, and found Fernando's Taco Inn.  Tried to find it the first day, walked right past it twice, and ended up at The Pantry (but that's another review story).

    On the way back from the Pantry, I finally figured out that Fernando's is actually in the Car Wash.  It looks like hell from the outside, smells like pee (again on the outside) but what part of downtown LA doesnt?

    Inside is Taco Heaven.  A SUPER clean dining area and kitchen, the staff was super helpful (even though he was wearing a Dodger hat...but wait, he should be cause he is in LA).

    The tacos were awesome, I liked the Pastor especially.  Went back today for the taquitos and it was an equally wonderful choice.  The best part?  super cheap!  $5 for two tacos, and the taquito plate (with rice and beans) was only $8!  

    I shall return for sure!

  • Rob P.

    star star star star star_border 3 September 2026

    If you were to tell me this place was a 3 star Mexican joint, wouldn't argue with you but if you take the prices into consideration you definitely have to promote this place to a four. Cozy old school taco stand feel & somewhat hidden location due to ongoing construction on the building. That being said if you're in the area, to want to walk ten more blocks & have an appetite Fernando's will get the job done.

  • Casey L.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 21 August 2026

    I'll just be straight with it -- the tacos are not good. I had a carne asada, a pastor, and a carnitas. I'd say that the pastor was minimally acceptable, but I had forgotten about the carne asada by the time I had finished my meal, and the carnitas is some of the driest and least flavorful pork I've had in my life. Avoid it, folks, there's too much good food in downtown.

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