Fast & The Flavorous | Chicas Tacos, Culver City, CA

By Sophie Gayot

Chicas Tacos born in the streets of Los Angeles in 2016.

Culver City, CA, May 2021

• GAYOT’s Rating: 13/20
• Cuisine: Mexican / Tacos / Fast Food
• Open: Mon.-Thurs. 11a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 11a.m.-8 p.m.

Chicas Tacos is on GAYOT’s Best Los Angeles Tacos

Chicas Tacos | 424-321-8226 View Website
View map: 9345 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232

Yes, sometimes I “do” fast food, so I wanted to experience Chicas Tacos, a Los Angeles-based Mexican fast-casual concept. I headed to the Culver City location. Chef Eduardo Ruiz commenced the concept in 2016, and with partners, is now operating two outlets. He thrives in making everything fresh daily, with quality ingredients, and has come up with a yummy hand-pressed tortilla recipe.

Better Tacos & More

Tacos: Beer battered fish; Slow braised pork; Slow braised steak

The menu varies by location, but as the restaurant tag line is “A Better Taco,” these are the first items you will find. The fish taco in a beer batter was a winner. Vegetarians will be happy with two versions of the Impossible Taco. These are followed by burritos, including tortilla-less versions called bowls. Expect to also find a quesadilla, nachos and sides like chips & guacamole or rice & beans.

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Pizza on the menu

Chipotle BBQ Chicken Pizza: Two 12″ flour tortillas and three cheese blend, baked and topped with chicken, house made chipotle bbq sauce, chipotle lime aioli, pickled red onion, cilantro, scallions

Keep scrolling the menu, and you will find Pizzas. You read that correctly, pizza. Pizza in a Mexican restaurant, really? Yes, indeed, and I liked it — actually my favorite dish. Chef Ruiz has substituted the pizza dough with two layers of his tasty tortillas. It was quite creative; so much has already been done in the world of pizzas. Drinks are available, as well as churros and chocolate chip cookies.