With big portions and low prices, Santa Rita Jalisco Taco Truck is one of the best taco joints in East Los Angeles.
While the tacos, burritos, and quesadillas are top-notch, the main attraction at Santa Rita is the chicken necks, also known as pezcuezos de pollo.
This creation may sound funky, but these crunchy chicken skins make for some of the best taco fillings. You might also see some chicken hair on them. Tear off a bit of meat, wrap it in a tortilla and enjoy with a splash of Santa Rita’s peppery tomato salsa.
This item is so popular that they often run out, so you’ll want to get here early.
Pescuezos can be described as Tijuana soul food – greasy and comforting. There was an eatery in Tijuana called Kentucky Fried Buches that made them popular.
They’re a novel delight and kudos for using an overlooked (and mostly thrown away) part of the chicken.
If chicken necks sound too adventurous for you, other meat options include carne asada, pastor, lengua, tripa, cabeza, and bucha.
Tacos de pastor is another popular item, loaded with meat and topped with onions, cilantro, cucumber, and a slightly spicy homemade salsa. However, no matter what you order, you can’t go wrong.
The truck has a covered seating area with benches and tables for you to enjoy your food.
The best time to visit Santa Rita Jalisco is on Saturday night. Although it might be crowded, and the line will likely be long, the vibe is unbeatable with live music and vendors selling candy and other specialties.
You can find Santa Rita Jalisco Taco Truck at 3900 E 1st St Los Angeles, CA.