Tacos 1986
Tacos 1986 serves Tijuana-style tacos in Northridge and was ranked No. 30 in Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats in North America for 2024.
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- Address
- 9039 Lindley Ave, Northridge, CA 91325
- Phone
- (818) 428-1208
- Website
- tacos1986.com
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Tijuana-style tacos on Lindley Avenue
Tijuana-style tacos define the Mexican focus at Tacos 1986, whose Northridge address is 9039 Lindley Ave. The signature order set includes carne asada taco, adobada taco, hongos taco, and perron.
Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats rankings
Opinionated About Dining ranked Tacos 1986 No. 33 in its Cheap Eats in North America list for 2023 and No. 30 in 2024. That gives budget-minded diners a sustained external signal for the format.
Counter service for dinner and late night
Counter service, casual dress, and quick-bite pacing suit dinner or late-night plans. A lively room and open kitchen make it better for a focused taco stop than a long, quiet meal.
Reputation First
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacos 1986 | Tijuana-Style Tacos | $$ | Northridge | |
| Birriería Gonzalez | Authentic Birria Tacos | $$ | East LA | |
| Tacos Los Cholos | Authentic Mexican Street Tacos | $$ | Central Los Angeles / Multiple Locations | |
| Mariscos Corona | Authentic Mexican Seafood | $$ | Van Nuys | |
| Kalaveras | Modern Mexican Cantina | $$ | , | Silver Lake |
| Tacolina | Modern Baja Mexican Taqueria | $$ | , | Silver Lake |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats in North America Ranked #30
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Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats in North America in Ranked #33
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At a Glance
- Lively
- Trendy
- Energetic
- Casual Hangout
- Late Night
- After Work
- Open Kitchen
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 10 AM–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 10 AM–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 10 AM–10 PM
- Thursday
- 10 AM–10 PM
- Friday
- 10 AM–11 PM
- Saturday
- 10 AM–11 PM
- Sunday
- 10 AM–10 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
No-frills, stripped-down storefront with grilled meats perfuming the air, lively energy from the open kitchen, and standing counters indoors and outdoors.