Brothers Cousins Tacos — Restaurant in Los Angeles

I'm skeptical of anyone who rates this taco stand five stars. It's just average, neither terrible nor exceptional.

I resisted my cousin's urging from Portland to try this spot, which gained popularity thanks to social media influencers who lack discerning taste in tacos. The Instagram videos I've seen feature mostly college-aged Asian kids.

A UCLA graduate client recommended these tacos, claiming they're a favorite among UCLA students. However, she rarely ventures beyond the Westside for food, suggesting she may not have experienced truly great tacos before.

I understand the allure for UCLA students—it's cheap and trendy, perfect for young food influencers on Instagram and TikTok who haven't refined their palates yet.

For $6, you can fill up on three tacos. I tried their three most popular: al pastor with pineapple, beef (though they said "beef" instead of asada, indicating their average quality), and a mystery meat taco (likely tripa or tripe).

The staff is friendly and fluent in English, catering to their primarily young Asian college clientele.

Having sampled tacos across Southern California, Tijuana, Mexico City, and Guadalajara, I can confidently say these tacos at Brothers Cousins Tacos didn't impress me. However, if you're willing to wait an hour like many others, you might love them.

Personally, I found the tacos average at best—the tortillas weren't freshly made, and the meat lacked...

I feel extremely fortunate to be living in the street taco era here in west L.A. I myself am an Al Pastor lover & I actively seek for new places that offer it. I actually judge street taco vendors by the quality of their a Al Pastor & if they rotate it on a pike. I feel like there are so many options out there & I have yet to try them all, but I can honestly say this place is in the top 5 for me all time. I've had Al Pastor in San Diego, east L.A., etc. For me, I prefer a taco vendor that doesn't cook all the meat in one grease pot. I know a lot of people like this, but I do not like when my meat is mixed with all other types of meat, including intestine, tongue, etc.. I like that they separate the meat, and I like it when the Carne Asada has a smoky barbecue kind of taste to it. This place offers my exact preferences and is a diamond in the rough. For all you taco connoisseurs I strongly recommend that you give this place a try. This place is getting more popular now, my days of eating here without a line are soon to be gone....

Wow… just wow…. Never thought a food stand on the side of the road could make me feel this type of way. I discovered this place on TikTok while scrolling on the toilet. Immediately I knew I needed to try this. I approached the stand only to find a group of long lost family members smiling and making me feel welcome. For the first time I was a true “Hermano.” You could instantly tell these people were masters of their crafts. The only thing finer than their slices were the prices. I’m debating making this a daily routine to visit my newfound brothers and cousins. The service was impeccable and the food was making me salivate like a rabid dog. I ordered a top 2 burrito I’ve ever had in my life (and it isn’t 2). The smell and the taste is to die for. I will warn that they are closed on Mondays...