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From late-night cruises on Van Nuys Boulevard to the daily ride and grind through its streets and the 405 freeway, it should be no surprise that Van Nuys attracts a diverse assortment of small restaurants and pop-ups trying to build small businesses with unique food items. And while we’d love to tell you about a 50-year-old Italian sandwich shack and Argentinian choripanes, this list will focus on the best tacos because, like most of Los Angeles, there are so many to choose from.
From great general taquerías to rarities like Guanajuato-style birria and a rare asado Duranguense, you’ll find that Van Nuys is home to exceptionally diverse taco lifestyles.