What to order at La Taqueria

Must order
Order four tacos at the counter and a horchata; carnitas and cochinita pibil are the reference picks.
Signature dishes
Carnitas taco, Cochinita pibil taco, Vegetarian guisado
Editor tip
Counter-only; order at the till and grab a stool by the window. The Cambie branch is the calmer seat.
CuisineMexican
Price$
Neighborhooddowntown
HoursMon-Sat 11:00-21:00, Sun 12:00-20:00
Last verified

Signature dishes: Carnitas taco, Cochinita pibil taco, Vegetarian guisado

Must order: Order four tacos at the counter and a horchata; carnitas and cochinita pibil are the reference picks.

Tip: Counter-only; order at the till and grab a stool by the window. The Cambie branch is the calmer seat.

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Address: 322 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1K6

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