MidEast Tacos - Los Angeles, California

Monty P.

Bro, noooo. I really wanted to love this spot. I was at the gym walking on the treadmill looking forward to picking up my food and blasting off to flavor town.
Staff was nice, I picked up my food and bounced.
I was so excited to tear into the papas I broke open the to go lid in my car and stuck my hand into a soggy ass pile of potato’s. I picked one up and it was just floppy as hell. I thought I misunderstood the dish, so I ate a couple and it was just all oil. I dipped it in its sauce when I got home and it still didn’t make up for the soggy potato’s.
The falafel taco was pretty good, I loved the crunch, but I won’t crave it.
My favorite taco was the chicken taco. That actually slapped. The chicken was so flavorful and I loved the perfect amount of spice. I wish I got a second one because I’m sitting here a little bummed that I had such a mid dinner.

Overall, flavor and seasoning is good. I’d stick to the chicken, and you’d be satisfied.

Anna V. G.

I’ve been eyeing this restaurant for a while. The day finally came and I tried two tacos.

The tacos aren’t small and they’re under $6 each. It’s really a good value, especially for Silver Lake. The flour tortillas aren’t the best. They were both kind of dry, too thin and were heated a bit too much so they were crackly in some parts. The beef taco wasn’t really to my liking. It’s too spicy for me. It’s not very spicy but I’m probably the only Mexican on earth that under appreciates spicy food. Ok maybe one of the few. The beef itself is kind of braised I think, which I’m not a fan of. I like carne asada. The beef taco is good in some ways though and I bet if you give it a try you may like it. The chicken tacos are what you should get. Much better flavor. These I actually enjoyed.

I had a walnut soda which was the worst soda ever. It didn’t taste like walnuts and it was just a sugary mess so I tossed it.

Service is ok.

There are seats inside and outside but the outside seats are what made me think this place would be super cool. Great people watching. So it’s definitely a place to hang out and enjoy the chicken tacos.

Meter parking nearby and if you’re lucky there are actually some free parking spots as well.

Marlen F.

The steak tacos were so hearty. They consist of big chunks of steak! The papa's were nice and crunchy. Restaurant has outdoor seating only. Everything is packaged to go. No restrooms. Off a busy street parking is scarce.

Sam H.

Found out about this restaurant via YouTube.
Located near Silver Lake.
It's a bit difficult to get there due to traffic. The area is a bit shady with homeless but also attracts the hipster crowd.
Seems there's only street parking, which is a bit of a challenge to find.
There's no indoor seating. While there, I noticed most orders are for pick-up and to-go.

However, there are a few tables on the sidewalk on both sides of the restaurant.

Menus are displayed in the windows outside the restaurant. As soon as you open the door, you are greeted by the staff at the counter. There's just enough room inside to place your order. You then wait outside for your order to be freshly prepared.

I can tell the owners did their best to make it pleasant. They have nice murals painted on the sides of the red brick walls. Sadly, as with everything in LA, taggers sprayed graffiti all over them.

It's not the fault of the owners. Shame on the city for not enforcing laws and protecting tax players and small business owners.

The food is of excellent quality and ingredients.

They served us complimentary nacho chips with a side of sauce. Both fresh and yummy.

The homemade papas are basically sliced potato wedges sprinkled with spices. They are tender, meaty and full of flavor. They're served with a side of sauce.

The shrimp tacos are delicious but as others have mentioned the sauce over powers the other flavors.

The chicken tacos are amazing. Strongly recommend.

The falafel tacos (the main reason I visited) are excellent. They're made of chickpeas/ garbanzo beans and doesn't have any fava beans in case of allergies.

Also tried the Armenian pear soda. It's made with real sugar. It's refreshing and not too sweet.

Overall the food is excellent. However it's a bit over priced give there's no indoor seating. The sidewalk dining is fine if wasn't for the loud traffic on the busy street. Also the homeless walking around gives it a feel of The walking Dead.

Wish this restaurant had a better location then I'd be visiting frequently.

M C.

First timer here but if you know about mini kabob (same owners) then you definitely won’t be disappointed about this place service was great and food was made to order!!!

Had one of each of the tacos shrimp/chicken/steak and steak quesadilla and order the papas as well!! None of them disappointed and 10/10 would come back!

Maxwell M.

Great small spot for tacos, burritos, and quesadillas!! Parking is tough, especially on the weekends, outdoor seating only on the sidewalk with some tables. If you can come on a Saturday for lunch, there's a farmer's market across the street you can enjoy!

Lauren D.

Every single thing I tried was exceptional! The flavors and expert way they cooked the proteins were next level. Middle eastern spices with Latin foods really makes for a unique dining experience.

We came on a Saturday night after bar hopping and the line wasn’t too bad. Once we ordered and picked a table outside, our food came within 10 minutes. The sauces are truly exceptional! I am making it my mission to try everything on the menu. Parking can be a challenge if you don’t arrive by foot, but it’s well worth circling the block a few times.

Jesse J.

Coming over from Mini Kabob, The two items I tried where above average definitely an interesting fusion, unfortunately the sauce is overwhelming not in a negative way but you know you can hardly taste anything else, my other issue is the price it's pretty high for the amount of food you get and for what the food is , sure it's quality although realistically it's not a restaurant to get full from primarily to have a bite or two. I had the shrimp burrito with the shrimp perfectly cooked and the chicken taco which overall is good just needs less sauce and it wasn't enough for my size to fill up on versus the cost, I do recommend trying it out just won't be craving the place too often. In terms of eating in, you're stuck eating outside as it's primarily a take out restaurant with a few out door seating options available on the sidewalk.