Craving tacos? Check out these 3 new Los Angeles spots

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If you've got tacos on the brain, you're in luck: We've found the freshest Los Angeles eateries to quell your cravings. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in the mood for a taco or two.

MRKT

6300 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 130, Miracle Mile

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MRKT is a breakfast and brunch spot that comes courtesy of the same team behind the farm-to-table American eatery Cabbage Patch, explains the business on its website.

The newcomer — with an additional location in Playa Vista — features specials like chicken tacos, along with breakfast burritos and quesadillas.

MRKT is off to a strong start, with a 4.5-star Yelp rating.

Yelper Lesley T., who reviewed the new addition on Aug. 19, wrote, "A great new place to get lunch in an area with not much! ... They are also kind and have great service, which is a nice way to spend my lunch break!"

And Joshua S. added, "Love this place. Amazing coffee, amazing food, sustainable practices and they remember my name. What more could you ask for!"

MRKT is open from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. on weekdays. (It's closed on weekends.)

L.A Autentica Birrieria

11117 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood

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L.A Autentica Birrieria is a food truck, offering tacos and more, that specializes in handmade tortillas and birria (shredded goat and shredded beef).

On the menu, look for customizable soft tacos, "quesatacos" and build-your-own crunchy tacos dipped in special red sauce.

With a five-star rating out of 12 reviews on Yelp, L.A Autentica Birrieria has been getting positive attention.

Yelper Chris J., who reviewed L.A Autentica Birrieria on Aug. 13, wrote, "This place is bomb! Full of flavor and the quesatacos are so good! If you're looking for a good taco spot in North Hollywood, I'd definitely recommend."

"Now, I know this is probably going to sound crazy, but these are hands down the best tacos in L.A." added Yelper Ryan Z. "Crispy birria tacos are my go-to. The meat is perfectly seasoned and tender."

L.A Autentica Birrieria is open from 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. on Tuesday-Sunday. (It's closed on Monday.)

Hana Kitchen

854 N. Vermont Ave., East Hollywood

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Hana Kitchen is an Asian fusion spot with additional locations in both Isla Vista and downtown Santa Barbara. The unique eatery features signature taco offerings such as chicken teriyaki mango and vegan spicy sweet and sour. (You can check out the full menu here.)

The newcomer's current rating of 4.5 stars out of 48 reviews on Yelp indicates positive attention from users.

Yelper Danica B., who was one of the first users to visit Hana Kitchen on Aug. 6, wrote, "The menu is limited, but straight to the point and delicious. I got the mini chicken bowl and the vegan chicken sweet and spicy taco. The taco isn't at all spicy, but it was still very tasty."

And Yelper Aixa M. wrote, "We really enjoyed food at this place. The menu was very similar to Yoshinoya, with an addition of gourmet tacos and quality ingredients. The owner was extremely attentive and everyone there received an amazing customer service that's nice to find in L.A."

Hana Kitchen is open from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. daily.


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