Tito's La Especial

Tried the menudo was really good lots of meat. And also had a taco Al vapor. Taco was ok. Service is fast and friendly.Somewhat busy Sunday morning.they have alot of parking in the back. Clean restaurant will come back to try something else

Definite 10/10. Recently had combination #4. Comes with 2 tacos al vapor and also a tostada and sope. Also with refried beans, rice , and pickled carrots. Perhaps I came at the perfect time, just before the lunch rush. But everything tasted so fresh and made to order. Surprisingly the best thing for me aside from the bomb tacos al vapor were the beans. Those beans were glistening with lard. Love the hot sauce it comes with too. If I'm back in the area, going to be hard pressed to eat something else. Be warned though - it's a lot of food and if you finish it, will be left in a food coma all day long.

If you are looking for a hole in the wall with tacos Al vapor (steamed tacos) look no further. Tito's is old school and you see same faces working there from 25+ years ago. Super nice guys, always working hard. They have a small menu, their Al vapor tacos being the star. They offer shredded beef, potato, or bean tacos. All are so good. They come with a double corn tortilla. I like getting the combo plate because I LOVE their beans! They are refried and fried again!!!! Yum! I also like their hard shell shredded beef tacos. Don't forget to ask for extra pickled carrots, they are delicious. I don't visit Tito's too often because it gets expensive. I think tacos are priced at over $3 each. Despite the prices, it's still a must for me when I'm craving either hard shell tacos or tacos Al vapor. Try it!

I love these so much and when you eat in rather than to go the tacos are somehow much juicier and softer, the bomb ! Service is good And ambiance is chill , it's not lousy

Bought some tacos for my mom, she is in the hospital. The potato tacos are garbage. Can't believe they sell this crap. I will never buy from this shifty place.

Mexican food is my favorite and I've eaten a lot of it. One thing I've never gotten to experience is Tacos al Vapor. I was actually not even aware of their existence until I was in OC and made to go to Tito's La Especial (not to be confused with the other more famous Tito's).Located on the corner of 17th and Ross, Tito's La Especial is tough to miss. They have a parking lot in the back but it can be a tight fit. We came through the rear and the order counter is just ahead. The menu has all your favorites but the reason to come here is the Tacos Al Vapor, so I got a couple of those and a tostada. You'll pick your food up at the order counter.The food was awesome. Tacos Al Vapor are steamed so it's like eating a mini tamale. Unique, filling and delicious. Another standout was their beans. I would have loved to have taken a can or six of those home. They tasted homemade. You also get tasty marinated carrots on the side but I couldn't finish them because I was already full. If you're looking for amazing atmosphere or incredible service, this isn't it. Tito's La Especial is a great place for no frills Mexican food with an item you won't find at many other places. If I'm ever in the area again I'd certainly return. Recommended!

I recently tried Tito's Tacos, and it was a delightful experience. We opted for the "especial" deal on weekdays, which gives you a fifth taco for free when you buy four. These tacos, reminiscent of tacos de canasta, are stuffed with shredded carne de rez. The texture of the meat is incredible; it practically melts in your mouth. For those who like a bit of heat, their salsa is a must-try; it's both flavorful and packs a punch. I was also impressed with the excellent service at Tito's Tacos. All the servers had a smile on their faces, and one of them even recommended the "especial" deal to us, which we wouldn't have known about otherwise. It added to the overall positive experience, making our visit even more enjoyable.Tito's Tacos is undoubtedly a hidden gem that I would highly recommend.

The hardshell tacos are very good , rather small but full of meat and very tasty. I haven't had a hard shell taco like this in along time , definitely worth the visit . The service was fast and friendly, the ambiance is that of an inner city taco joint , it's clean in here and there is plenty of seating .

The papa tacos are the best in town. With the salsa and hot carrots they are delicious.

Tacos are absolutely next level, perfect size & filling. I tried the rice & beans which I heard in the reviews are super good, I wasn't impressed by the rice, the beans were good but different given i've never tried them cooked with lard, (wasn't the biggestfan of the amount of oil‍) Will be coming back for their tacos as often as I can LOL