El Ruso
El Ruso serves Sonoran-style tacos in Los Angeles, with LA Taco ranking it No. 44 for LA tacos in 2025.
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- Address
- 2081 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027, United States
- Phone
- +1 213-502-1272
- Website
- elrusola.weebly.com
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Sonoran-style tacos and Sobaquera
Sonoran-style tacos define El Ruso as a taqueria, with Carne Asada Taco, Birria de Res Taco, Chile Colorado Taco, Sobaquera, and Muñeco Combo among signatures.
LA Taco No. 44 and OAD cheap eats rankings
LA Taco ranked the restaurant No. 44 for LA tacos in 2025, while Opinionated About Dining placed it at No. 130, No. 155, and No. 153 for cheap eats in North America from 2023 to 2025.
2081 Hillhurst Ave counter service
2081 Hillhurst Ave anchors the stop in Los Angeles, with counter service, quick-bite pacing, lively noise, casual dress, and lunch or dinner service fitting a low-ceremony taco plan.
A Pricing-First Comparison
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Ruso | Los Feliz, Sonoran-Style Tacos | $ | |
| Teddy's Red Tacos | South Park, Birria Tacos | $ | |
| Poncho’s Tlayudas | West Adams, Oaxacan Tlayudas | $ | |
| Tacos Estilo Guadalajara | $ | Lynwood, Guadalajara-Style Tacos al Vapor | |
| Los Sabrosos Al Horno | $ | Cudahy, Nayarit-Style Roast Suckling Pig Tacos | |
| El Huarache Azteca | $ | Highland Park, Authentic Mexican Huaraches |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
LA Taco Best Tacos in LA #44
LA Taco
Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats in North America Ranked #153
Opinionated About Dining
Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats in North America Ranked #155
Opinionated About Dining
Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats in North America in Ranked #130
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At a Glance
- Rustic
- Low Profile Address
- Casual
- Casual Hangout
- Solo
- Open Kitchen
- Local Sourcing
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 12–8 p.m.
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 12–8 p.m.
- Friday
- 12–8 p.m.
- Saturday
- 12–8 p.m.
- Sunday
- 12–8 p.m.
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Casual, no-frills food truck setup with covered outdoor tables; industrial corner location with minimal pageantry; energetic during peak hours with customers often filming the tortilla-making process.