Campos Tacos ~ West Los Angeles
12201 Santa Monica Blvd. (S. Bundy Dr. & Amherst Ave.) West Los Angeles 90025 310-481-9995
Campos doesn’t necessarily look authentic or original in its strip mall façade, but inside a fiercely independent spirit is embodied in its Baja Fresh-sized space dominated by pictures of Mexican revolutionaries. The tacos ($1.75) are unique too, in that they are corn tortilla, hand-shredded wonders absolutely bursting with meat. They are giant for such authentic tacos. The asada is some of the best we’ve sampled, with a complex mix of spices, while carnitas and al pastor are good, but a little too flavorful in their stewy blends, if that is possible. Tex-Mex hard-shells are also great and at the ready.
Breakfast burritos lack a little zing, while tortas, gorditas and burritos, among other items on their giant menu, are satisfyingly huge and savory. Shrimp and beef fajitas look awesome, and are one of the few items over $5. Campos might not be the greatest in West L.A., but it is worth a bite for these portions at these prices. Check out their take-away menus for terrific money-saving coupons.
Taco » Turkey Tacos ~ Santa Monica wrote:
[...] TACO: Nice, we reviewed the one in West LA a while back… didn’t try the turkey though. Happy T-day! [...]
Posted on 22-Nov-06 at 5:49 pm | Permalink
Campos wrote:
This is crazy my last name is Campos and i never knew there was a taco place named that. I am requesting a free trip out to Los Angeles to taste test these tacos.
Posted on 12-Mar-08 at 7:38 am | Permalink
Campos wrote:
and i need a haircut
Posted on 12-Mar-08 at 7:38 am | Permalink
Mike Reichart wrote:
Have Tracy Campos pink taco. its the best in town!!
Posted on 06-Aug-08 at 8:32 am | Permalink
Like my fish hot! wrote:
I have had the Tracy Campos pink Taco. Hot and saucy! Best late night.
Posted on 11-Aug-08 at 1:23 pm | Permalink
Jackaski wrote:
Best deep fried ground beef tacos in the world, used with red salsa. They also have an avocado vegitarian burrito.
Posted on 12-Feb-09 at 6:52 pm | Permalink
salvador alejandro wrote:
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Posted on 30-Apr-09 at 9:31 am | Permalink
kevin wrote:
Grew up on Campos, “Tacos and Burritos” at 20th and Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, Ca. There is not a better familey or food that they produce in Los Angeles County. The family and their food is second too nun…
Posted on 14-Jun-09 at 7:13 pm | Permalink
kevin wrote:
Carol Bolan Grew up on Pacific and 11th St. and I lived on Pico Place in Santa Monica Ca. We grew up on Campos Food… The best in LA… Kevin Mc Glaze
Posted on 14-Jun-09 at 7:16 pm | Permalink
Mike Reichart wrote:
I had the Tracy Campos Taco years ago. Not many people know I had it but it was one of the best ever. I keep dreaming about taking it down again, but the morning after can be rough. So much emotion.
Take down the Tracy Campos Taco on the right night and it will be hot and spicy just like expected.
Posted on 15-Sep-10 at 10:38 am | Permalink
Taco Master wrote:
Best Tacos Ever!
Posted on 15-Sep-10 at 10:47 am | Permalink
Big Ed wrote:
In agreement with the write up, I’ve heard the Campos taco often bursts with meat. One thing that is for sure with the Campos taco, the less than $2 price is right.
Posted on 15-Sep-10 at 2:06 pm | Permalink
Cougar Hunter wrote:
I recently took down the Tracy Campos taco late night. I took the time to spread the taco and sauce it up before I indulged. I don’t think many in the past have given it this type of treatment. All I can say is WOW. This taco really caters to the younger generation so thank goodness I was in the right place at the right time. Hoping to run face first into this taco again soon.
Posted on 16-Sep-10 at 1:45 pm | Permalink
Billy S wrote:
Even though the Tracy Campos Taco is now over 40 years old it taste the same as the first time it hit my lips. Wonderful!!
Posted on 01-Feb-12 at 1:25 pm | Permalink