L.A. TACO is embarking on its biggest mission yet: to create a taco and food guide for every single neighborhood in Los Angeles! Along the way, we will also be releasing brief histories of each neighborhood to understand L.A. a little more and how each and every neighborhood makes our fine city unique in its own way. Check out our neighborhood page to see all our guides so far.
Glendora.
Situated about 26 miles east of Los Angeles and sandwiched between Azusa, Covina, and San Dimas, you’ve probably ventured to the town, voluntarily dragging yourself down the 210 to stand in line for fresh strawberry donuts at The Donut Man. You may have also accidentally ended up here if you missed the exit going to Raging Waters.
Located at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, Glendora is a perfect spot for unwinding after a day spent hiking its mountain trails. Taco-wise, the pickings are pretty slim. However, with recent additions like the Glendora Public Market and a new outpost from Smog City Brewing, Glendora is starting to cater to a cooler clientele. And, of course, there’s always Donut Man.
Here is the L.A. TACO neighborhood guide to Glendora, the Pride of the Foothills.