Taco Nazo

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Taco Nazo
Company typePrivate
IndustryFoodservice
Founded1978
FounderGilberto Romero
Maria Romero
Number of locations
5 (2025)
Area served
Southern California
Website taconazo.com

Taco Nazo is an American chain of Mexican restaurants based in Southern California. Founded in 1978, it has five locations and is known for its fish tacos, claiming it is the pioneer of the Baja-style of preparing them. The chain is also known for popularizing fish tacos in Southern California. [1]

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History

The chain was founded by Gilberto and Maria Romero, who had moved to Los Angeles from Ensenada. The chain's first location, in La Puente, was originally a taco truck. [2] [3] In 2013, the chain appeared on noted food critic Jonathan Gold's top Baja-style tacos in Los Angeles. [4]

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Fish tacos

The restaurant mainly offers fish tacos with a multitude of fillings, with different types of fish and meat available. They are of the Baja style; the chain claims it is the style's pioneer. [4] Fish burritos and ceviches are also sold. Tortas, bowls, nachos, quesadillas, and tostadas are the other main options. Sides include refried beans, salsa, guacamole, cheese, and shrimp. Catering is offered. [2] [5] [6] [7]

Locations

Taco Nazo has five locations, all in Southern California. They are in Bellflower, La Puente, South El Monte, La Habra, and Walnut. Catering is also offered. [2]

References

  1. ↑ Cabral, Javier (July 21, 2023). "These Are the 12 Best Tacos in Los Angeles". Bon Appétit . Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 "Official website". Archived from the original on April 25, 2025. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  3. ↑ Scattergood, Amy (September 15, 2015). "5 great fish tacos in L.A., and why you need to drive to La Puente". Los Angeles Times . Archived from the original on August 9, 2024. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  4. 1 2 Gold, Jonathan (June 25, 2013). "Jonathan Gold's favorite Baja-style tacos". Los Angeles Times . Archived from the original on August 9, 2024. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  5. ↑ Paredes, Lisa (August 29, 2019). "Get Out Of Town!: Taco Nazo". myBurbank. Archived from the original on January 23, 2025. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  6. ↑ Johnson, Lauren (March 31, 2022). "The Absolute Best Fish Tacos In The US". Mashed.com . Archived from the original on March 19, 2025. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  7. ↑ Asperin, Alexa Mae (October 3, 2022). "These California taco shops ranked best in US, according to Yelp". KTTV . Retrieved April 14, 2025.
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