Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # King Taco "The Best In Town" ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://kingtaco.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [King Taco sponsors NASCAR Mexico Series: La Batalla en El Coliseo](https://kingtaco.com/2024/01/18/2183/) - NASCAR announced King Taco, one of the most impactful Mexican quick service restaurant chains in Southern California, will be the official sponsor for the NASCAR Mexico Series race at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, February 4th, 2024. The race, which precedes the third-annual Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum, will be called the - [King Taco Sponsored Antonio Giovinazzi Wins 24 Hour Race of Le Mans](https://kingtaco.com/2023/06/15/king-taco-sponsored-antonio-giovinazzi-wins-24-hour-race-of-le-mans/) - Ferrari drivers Alessandro Pier Guidi, Antonio Giovinazzi, James Calado, and their team, celebrate their victory on the podium. One of the most prestigious motor races in the world – and one part of motorsports ‘Triple Crown’ along with the Monaco Grand Prix and Indianapolis 500 – Le Mans is won by the team that covers - [Goodwill SOLAC Job Fair](https://kingtaco.com/2023/04/20/goodwill-solac-job-fair/) - King Taco Personnel team will be popping up at the Goodwill Job Fair in Long Beach. King Taco employees earn more than just a paycheck, our team is making a difference in supporting and uplifting the community that gave it its start. We welcome motivated and dedicated individuals and offer them the opportunity to learn the - [Off to the Race Contest](https://kingtaco.com/2021/08/03/off-to-the-races-contest/) - Enter for a chance to win a trip for you and a guest to join us at the Circuit of the Americas Grand Prix, in Austin, TX, from October 21-24, 2021. The entry period for the contest begins at 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time on August 3, 2021, and ends at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on August - [March Job Fairs](https://kingtaco.com/2023/03/16/job-fairs/) - Join our hiring team for on-site interviews at the following job fairs! King Taco employees are making a difference supporting and uplifting the community that gave it its start. We welcome motivated and dedicated individuals, and offer them the opportunity to learn the skills needed, to grow within the company. To learn more about available - [First Visit Guide](https://kingtaco.com/2021/08/02/first-visit-guide/) - Planning your first trip to one of our King Taco locations? Then this is the guide for you. Before we get to the tacos, burritos, and sopes, let’s rewind a little. No.1 La Güera In 1974, Don Raúl and Doña Lupe decided to purchase a 1950s ice cream truck and converted it into the first - [Costume Contest](https://kingtaco.com/2022/10/04/halloween/) - “Whatever you do, don’t…fall…asleep”… on King Taco’s Costume Contest! It’s not only Boo-rito season, but time for our annual King Taco Costume Contest. Last year we had over a dozen submissions and to keep the tradition going we will be hosting another one. How does it work? Tag us on a post/story AND send us - [2022 King Taco GPLB](https://kingtaco.com/2022/03/28/2022-prix-sweepstakes/) - The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach is a world-class racing weekend with a wide variety of activities for the whole family. Visit our Instagram post (below) to enter the King Taco 2022 sweepstakes (ends at 10:00 a.m. PT on March 31, 2022). GIVEAWAY PRIZES 1st Place – Two (2) VIP tickets for the winner and - [Day at the Speedway](https://kingtaco.com/2021/09/01/speedway-day/) - King Taco has a day planned for you at the Auto Club Speedway! Two winners will get the opportunity to meet us on the tracks, along with race car drivers Antonio Giovinazzi and Colton Herta. TO ENTER To enter visit our (below) for the sweepstakes and post a comment during the Sweepstakes Period (begins September 1, 2021, and - [Bite-Sized Fair](https://kingtaco.com/2021/09/08/bite-sized-fair/) - For the next few weekends in September, King Taco will be participating at the first Bite-Sized Fair. Produced by the LA County Fair, the bite-size event will be a miniature version of their annual fair, filled with rides and epic bites. DATE / TIME Fridays-Sundays (Sept. 10-26) 3-9 PM LOCATION 1101 W. McKinley Ave. Pomona, - [On-site Interviews: King Taco #31 (Fontana)](https://kingtaco.com/2021/09/03/on-site-interviews-king-taco-31-fontana/) - Join our Personnel team at King Taco #31 in Fontana for on-site interviews on Wednesday, September 8th, 2021. King Taco employees earn more than just a paycheck, our team is making a difference supporting and uplifting the community that gave it its start. We welcome motivated and dedicated individuals, and offer them the opportunity to - [King Taco Prix Sweepstakes](https://kingtaco.com/2021/08/24/prix-sweepstakes/) - Join King Taco at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, a world-class racing weekend (September 24-26) with a wide variety of activities for the whole family. To enter visit our Instagram post (below) for the sweepstakes and post a comment during the Sweepstakes Period (begins August 24, 2021, and ends at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time ## Pages - [Home](https://kingtaco.com/) - EST. 1974 · LOS ANGELES Authentic flavor, since day one. View Menu Limited Edition: El Clásico Pick your side. King Taco’s limited-edition fútbol merch drops in Team Red and Team Green. Shop Collection Featured Menu Items Taco al Pastor Carne Asada Burrito Nachos Sopes Limited Edition New Merchandise Drop: El Clásico Collection Shop now FIFA - [El Clásico Kit Giveaway](https://kingtaco.com/el-clasico-kit-giveaway/) - El Clásico Kit Giveaway We’re giving away two exclusive El Clásico merch bundles, one for Team Red and one for Team Green. Show us your team pride for a chance to win. Submit your photo on our website to enter, and share it on Instagram tagging @kingtaco_official for a chance to be featured on our - [Reach Out](https://kingtaco.com/reach-out/) - Contact Reach Out Check our FAQ page before reaching out — you might find your answer there. No solicitation allowed. This form is intended for customer service only. Solicitation requests will not be answered. We do not offer catering or franchise opportunities. 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Our Founders, Don Raúl and Doña Lupe, launched King Taco with a 1950s converted ice cream truck, and since the Mexican fast-food favorite has expanded to - [Allergen Information](https://kingtaco.com/allergens/) - Allergen Information ⚠️ Allergen Notice Our menu items are prepared in a kitchen that handles all major allergens. Cross-contamination is possible. This information is provided for reference only and is subject to change. If you have a severe food allergy, please speak with a team member before ordering. Items marked with ✓ contain that allergen. - [Menu](https://kingtaco.com/menu/) - King Taco serves a wide variety of authentic Mexican foods, from tacos to burritos, as well as sopes and tamales. - [Open Positions](https://kingtaco.com/open-positions/) - We're hiring Open Positions Find the right role for you. Click any position to learn more, then apply below. All positions 10 Restaurant 5 Central Kitchen 5 Corporate 0 Showing 10 positions Restaurant Assistant Manager Supervision Department LocationAll Locations TypeFull Time Pay$21-$23 per hour Restaurant ⌄ Position Summary The Assistant Manager plans, organizes, directs, and - [FAQ](https://kingtaco.com/f-a-q/) - Help & Support Frequently Asked Questions Everything you need to know about King Taco. Can't find what you're looking for? Reach out to our team. Food & Menu What's the secret formula? + Often imitated, never duplicated! Our salsa roja and salsa verde are one of the reasons customers love us. These are very dear - [Community](https://kingtaco.com/community/) - Community Giving back to the community that gave us our start King Taco is proud to support and uplift the community that gave it its start. We partner with organizations that serve those in need, help fund children's health initiatives, assist with disaster relief, and show up for the neighborhoods that have supported us for - [History](https://kingtaco.com/history-2/) - Est. 1974 · Los Angeles Our Story 1969 Next stop: USA With 12 MX pesos in their pockets and a goal to reach the U.S., Don Raúl and Doña Lupe traveled from Mexico City to Tijuana. Once they arrived, the attendant told them they were short on change for their next bus. Hesitant about returning, - [Locations](https://kingtaco.com/locations-2-0/) - Today, the Mexican fast-food favorite has since expanded to 22 popular locations. - [Privacy Policy](https://kingtaco.com/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy CCPA Rights Center If you are a California resident interested in submitting a request to King Taco’s under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please fill out the form below. If you have multiple requests, please note that you will have to submit a separate form for each request. Required fields are marked - [Under Construction](https://kingtaco.com/under-construction/) - We'll be right back Our site is currentlyunder construction We're working hard to bring you something great. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us directly. Questions? Email us at customerservice@kingtaco.net - [Press & Media](https://kingtaco.com/press-media/) - Press & Media News April 23, 2026 A Couple From Mexico Became Soft Taco Pioneers in Los Angeles 50 Years Ago. Now, Their Restaurant Is a Landmark Raúl and Lupe Martinez opened King Taco and served up soft corn tortillas like they remembered from home. The rest is—now officially—history, thanks to a vote from the - [Blog](https://kingtaco.com/blog/) - Blog Bocadillos y Buena Ondas Good bites and vibes. Read what King Taco is all about. Filter AllEventGiveawayGuideHiringNews Event King Taco sponsors NASCAR Mexico Series: La Batalla en El Coliseo January 18, 2024 NASCAR announced King Taco, one of the most impactful Mexican quick service restaurant chains in… News King Taco Sponsored Antonio Giovinazzi Wins - [Loyalty Program- Terms & Conditions](https://kingtaco.com/king-taco-loyalty-program-terms-conditions/) - Updated: April 4, 2026 These Terms and Conditions (these “Terms”) govern all access to and participation in the King Taco Loyalty Program (the “Program”), a promotional program sponsored by King Taco, Inc. (“King Taco”, “we” and “us”) and offered as a benefit to our customers who register for the Program (each, a “Member” or “you”). ## Post Grid - [Blog](https://kingtaco.com/post_grid/blog/) ## Food - [Sides](https://kingtaco.com/food/rice/) - [Atole and Champurrado](https://kingtaco.com/food/atole-and-champurrado/) - [Quesadillas](https://kingtaco.com/food/quesadillas/) - [Nachos](https://kingtaco.com/food/nachos/) - [Agua Frescas](https://kingtaco.com/food/agua-frescas/) - [Tamales](https://kingtaco.com/food/tamales/) - [Burritos](https://kingtaco.com/food/burritos/) - [Sopes](https://kingtaco.com/food/sopes/) - [Rotisserie Chicken](https://kingtaco.com/food/rotisserie/) - [Tacos](https://kingtaco.com/food/tacos/) - [Fountain Drinks](https://kingtaco.com/food/beverages/) ## Press & Media - [King Taco Got Start in Old Ice Cream Van](https://kingtaco.com/press_and_media/king-taco-got-start-in-old-ice-cream-van-by-jesus-sanchez-november-16-1987/) - Despite the skepticism, Martinez, his wife and father at his side, parked the truck next to an East Los Angeles bar on a summer night in 1974. Martinez sold $70 worth of tacos that first night and soon afterward was selling $150 an evening. Six months later, he opened the first King Taco restaurant. - [Tacos al pastor at the original King Taco in Cypress Park in honor of Raul Martinez Sr.](https://kingtaco.com/press_and_media/tacos-al-pastor-at-the-original-king-taco-in-cypress-park-in-honor-of-raul-martinez-sr/) - Like so many people, I had grown to take King Taco for granted, as a stop on an Eastside taco tour that also - [The taqueria that gave us soft tacos set to become L.A. historic site](https://kingtaco.com/press_and_media/the-taqueria-that-gave-us-soft-tacos-set-to-become-l-a-historic-site/) - The Los Angeles taqueria where soft tacos were popularized starting 50 years ago is poised to become a city-designated historic-cultural site. The original King Taco sparked interest for generations of Angelenos in more varieties of Mexican cuisine and eventually influenced taco culture across the country. - [A Couple From Mexico Became Soft Taco Pioneers in Los Angeles 50 Years Ago. Now, Their Restaurant Is a Landmark](https://kingtaco.com/press_and_media/a-couple-from-mexico-became-soft-taco-pioneers-in-los-angeles-50-years-ago-now-their-restaurant-is-a-landmark/) - Raúl and Lupe Martinez opened King Taco and served up soft corn tortillas like they remembered from home. The rest is—now officially—history, thanks to a vote from the Los Angeles City Council. - [How L.A. Became the Richest Taco City in America](https://kingtaco.com/press_and_media/how-l-a-became-the-richest-taco-city-in-america/) - They're everywhere. Tortillas with fillings and garnishes, three or four per paper plate, chomped down at thousands of taquerias or tarp-covered stands that tumble along the landscape like cells in blood... - [The History of King Taco, America's First Food Truck](https://kingtaco.com/press_and_media/the-history-of-king-taco-americas-first-food-truck/) - Americans are crazy for tacos in whatever form they take. They were introduced to the U.S. in the early 20th century, and today you can find them anywhere. What's harder to imagine is that the now-ubiquitous taco truck didn't appear until the mid-1970s in Los Angeles. - [Rich Archbold: Kids enjoy roar of Grand Prix of Long Beach thanks to King Taco](https://kingtaco.com/press_and_media/rich-archbold-kids-enjoy-roar-of-grand-prix-of-long-beach-thanks-to-king-taco/) - Makhi Clifton, 12, loved everything about the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Sunday, April 21 — from the roar of the powerful racing cars on the street to the thunder of the Navy F-18s flying overhead to start the race. - [King Taco: Critic Jonathan Gold On What It Means To LA](https://kingtaco.com/press_and_media/king-taco-critic-jonathan-gold-on-what-it-means-to-la/) - With the passing of founder Raul Martinez Sr. this week, the Pulitzer-winning critic tells Off-Ramp's John Rabe why King Taco is important to LA. - [These are the 101 best tacos in Los Angeles](https://kingtaco.com/press_and_media/these-are-the-101-best-tacos-in-los-angeles/) - Los Angeles is a city of tacos. They are how we commune with each other- probably over our favorite al pastor tacos - [Best Taco Spots In El Monte, CA](https://kingtaco.com/press_and_media/best-taco-spots-in-el-monte-ca/) - The taco scene in and around El Monte, California is more vibrant than ever, not only thanks to a growing list of Instagram-ready food trucks and the old-school collection of classic taco spots. You can get great tacos no matter how you like them, whether it’s traditional or something with a unique spin. From hidden - [The Story of El Taurino and L.A.’s First CDMX-Style ‘Two-Bite’ Tortilla that Changed the City’s Taco Life Forever](https://kingtaco.com/press_and_media/the-story-of-el-taurino-and-l-a-s-first-cdmx-style-two-bite-tortilla-that-changed-the-citys-taco-life-forever-by-vladimir-santos-may-6-2021/) - Adolfo Martinez has been in the taco business since 1972. That year his older brother, the late Raul Martinez, brought a corn tortilla from Mexico City that would change Los Angeles forever: the two-bite, four-and-a-half-inch, taquería-sized corn tortilla. “It was a different time back then. The tacos were big, and you could only get carne - [King Taco is a California Treasure](https://kingtaco.com/press_and_media/king-taco-is-a-california-treasure-by-lydia-greene-december-17-2020/) - California is known for its sunshine, beaches and laid-back culture, and it also has some of the most authentic Mexican food in the country! Right on the border of Mexico, California is a haven of delicious Mexican and Tex-Mex food. One such restaurant is King Taco, a fast food chain based in Los Angeles renowned - [The Rise of the Taco Truck](https://kingtaco.com/press_and_media/the-rise-of-the-taco-truck-by-lynn-brown-march-6-2017/) - Much like the taco itself, pinpointing the exact date of the first taco truck is a bit difficult due to the transient nature of the business and the lack of records. The person credited with opening the first taco truck is a man named Raul Martinez. In 1974 Martinez converted an old ice cream truck - [10 LA Restaurants Name-Dropped in Hip Hop](https://kingtaco.com/press_and_media/10-la-restaurants-name-dropped-in-hip-hop-by-keisha-raines-december-11-2020/) - Rappers are not shy about expressing their likes, or dislikes for that matter. From their hometowns to the luxury brands they favor, hip hop artists will let you know what gets their stamp of approval, and occasionally that means what they’re eating. Whether it’s fine dining or a neighborhood joint, rappers have been showing love - [L.A. Comes to Life on the Night of Dodgers' World Series Win](https://kingtaco.com/press_and_media/l-a-comes-to-life-on-the-night-of-dodgers-world-series-win-by-frank-shyong-november-2-2020/) - It starts to feel like the Dodgers might actually win, which sparks not joy but deep anxiety. I spot the glittering marquee of King Taco in South Central, pull over and stress-eat two cabeza tacos - [The Most Influential Tacos in L.A.](https://kingtaco.com/press_and_media/the-most-influential-tacos-in-l-a-by-gustavo-arellano-march-8-2016/) - While food trucks have been a part of the Southern California landscape since before the invention of the combustible engine (horse-driven tamale wagons were L.A. obsessions as early as the 1880s), it took Mexican immigrant Raul Martinez to open the first lonchera devoted solely to making tacos. ## Categories - [Hiring](https://kingtaco.com/category/hiring/) - [Giveaway](https://kingtaco.com/category/giveaway/) - [Guide](https://kingtaco.com/category/guide/) - [Event](https://kingtaco.com/category/event/) - [News](https://kingtaco.com/category/news/) ## Stats Types - [view](https://kingtaco.com/wpa-stats-type/view/) - [Chrome](https://kingtaco.com/wpa-stats-type/chrome/) - [Windows](https://kingtaco.com/wpa-stats-type/windows/) - [Firefox](https://kingtaco.com/wpa-stats-type/firefox/) - [Android](https://kingtaco.com/wpa-stats-type/android/) - [Safari](https://kingtaco.com/wpa-stats-type/safari/) - [iPhone](https://kingtaco.com/wpa-stats-type/iphone/) - [Linux](https://kingtaco.com/wpa-stats-type/linux/) - [Macintosh](https://kingtaco.com/wpa-stats-type/macintosh/) - [unknown](https://kingtaco.com/wpa-stats-type/unknown/) - [iPad](https://kingtaco.com/wpa-stats-type/ipad/) - [Android Browser](https://kingtaco.com/wpa-stats-type/android-browser/) - [Internet Explorer](https://kingtaco.com/wpa-stats-type/internet-explorer/) - [Samsung Browser](https://kingtaco.com/wpa-stats-type/samsung-browser/) - [Opera](https://kingtaco.com/wpa-stats-type/opera/) ## Categories - [Tacos](https://kingtaco.com/taco_category/tacos/) - [Burritos](https://kingtaco.com/taco_category/burritos/) - [Nachos](https://kingtaco.com/taco_category/nachos/) - [Rotisserie](https://kingtaco.com/taco_category/rotisserie/) - [Quesadillas](https://kingtaco.com/taco_category/quesadillas/) - [Sides](https://kingtaco.com/taco_category/sides/) - [Sopes](https://kingtaco.com/taco_category/sopes/) - [Tamales](https://kingtaco.com/taco_category/tamales/) - [Beverages](https://kingtaco.com/taco_category/beverages/) ## Press & Media Category - [https://www.ocweekly.com/raul-martinez-sr-founder-of-iconic-king-taco-chain-inventor-of-the-taco-truck-dies-6615731/](https://kingtaco.com/press_and_media_category/https-www-ocweekly-com-raul-martinez-sr-founder-of-iconic-king-taco-chain-inventor-of-the-taco-truck-dies-6615731/)