Skip to Content
rollintaco6A.jpg

21221 S. Wilmington Ave. ~ Long Beach, CA (310) 830-2495

rollintaco3.jpg
rollintaco2.jpg
rollintaco1.jpg

Rollin' Taco has been cooking up tacos for twenty-plus years on the corner of PCH & Mahar Ave. If you are lucky enough to meet Armando, who's father started this truck back in the day, he might have something to tell you about his community over the years. Like when the city built a bridge for the PCH to cross over the Alameda Corridor, one block down the street. Imagine the traffic back-up every time a 50+ container train crossed the tracks at PCH. Who could have resisted setting the parking break and stepping out to devour a Rollin' Taco. That was five years ago, and business was humming with the throngs of city laborers working day and night for 7 months to complete construction of the bridge which now leads you to the Terminal Island Freeway.

rollintaco5.jpg

Armando and his father own this corner lot. The building they park the truck against used to house a bar/night club which closed around the time of the big street construction. Now Armando leases the building to his old friend who sells a wide variety of auto accessories. The building was done-up in spray paint by the man's talented cousin. Rollin' Taco is bringing a little taco heaven to Long Beach. Pictured below are III tacos- tripas, pastor, and carne asada. Tripas was the special of the day. The tripas is served with green tomatillos sauce, which typically compliments cabeza, lengua, and tripas. The pastor and carne asada go with the red chile de arbol salsa. I am a fan of chewy body parts like tripas and buche- i was not disapointed. The quality of the pastor and carne asada meat was choice. In particular, the tender pastor was expertly prepared, breaking apart in tender morsels which spiked my pallette with an accent of lime juice. The busiest times at Rollin' Taco are Saturday and Sunday evenings. After twenty years in business, people know where to find Rollin' Tacos.

rollintaco7.jpg
rollintaco8.jpg

Corner of PCH & Mahar

Stay in touch

Sign up for our free newsletter

More from L.A. TACO

This Weekend: Lamb Heart Kebabs Open Until 2 AM, Mapo Tofu Fries, and Free Villa’s Tacos

Plus, Malay-style wings, a collaboration pizza-topped with Philippe The Original's French-dipped beef and hot mustard, and more in this week's roundup.

December 13, 2024

Rare, Pit-Roasted, Zacatecas-Style Birria —Estilo Moyahua—Is Being Revived In This Inglewood Backyard

This isn’t your average, made-for-Instagram birria. The estilo Moyahua dish is available in goat and also a beef version, for the chiva haters.

December 12, 2024

11 Dog-Friendly Places in L.A. To Eat, Drink, and Play with Your Loyal Pup

From sit-down taquerías to World Beer Cup-winning IPAs and a place that serves a sushi menu for you and your dog, these spaces go above and beyond for you to kick it with your loyal pups.

December 11, 2024

Why Is a Major California Supermarket Chain Seeking a Restraining Order From a Favorite L.A. Taquero?

Ralphs has banned the owner of Gracias Señor from its stores and is trying to get a restraining order against him. The taquero who is a DREAMer with a business degree is at a loss to understand why, as he tries to focus on making a living.

December 11, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to the 25 Best Soups, Chowders, and Stews in Long Beach

Soup is good food. From ramen and pozole, to clam chowder, these are the best 25 soups in Long Beach—just in time time for the first rains of the season. But real talk, these soups hit the spot year-round.

December 11, 2024
See all posts