How it started …
Paulino's journey began as a teenager when he left his hometown in Mexico to work in restaurants here in the US. He started as a porter and worked his way up to become a skilled cook and eventually, a restaurant manager. However, his passion for hospitality and cooking led him to pursue something of his own. Thus, El Pau was born. Chef Paulino started his own catering business 15 years ago, which quickly gained popularity among family and friends. With the unwavering support of his wife Cristina, they finally opened their brick and mortar last year. Today, they are serving their delicious food with love and pride, sharing their culinary creations with the community they adore.
Don’t want to leave the comfort of your home? We offer delivery so that you can have our Pollo Asado, Mulita Al Pastor, tortas and much more brought straight to your doorstep.
We are proud members of the South LA community, especially our nearby schools like Augustus Hawkins High School, Gerald A. Lawson Academy, John Muir Middle School and Budlong Avenue Elementary School. We’re located close to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Mann UCLA Community School. Our online ordering for take-out makes for the perfect picnic at the nearby Edward Vincent Jr. Park or Harvard Park. Or stop by after a game at the popular USC Stadium & LAFC Stadium.
We want everyone to experience the deliciousness that is Tacos El Pau! So come visit us today and enjoy one of our amazing dishes! Our doors are always open and ready to welcome you in.
Thank you for choosing Tacos el Pau, the best Mexican restaurant in town!
What we offer
Tacos el Pau is the best Mexican restaurant near you! We're a Mexican-owned and Family- owned small business dedicated to bringing authentic, homemade Mexican food made with love to the people of California.
We specialize in classic Mexican staples such as tacos, quesadillas and burritos, to traditional delicious plates such as mulitas, menudo breakfast items like chilaquiles and huevos rancheros, tortas and loaded nachos - all accompanied with our signature handmade tortillas. Our birria is also out of this world!
Our small team has created a menu that's sure to tantalize your taste buds with its unique flavors from Mexico to Los Angeles.That’s why we've been a community favorite for over 15 years.
We also offer catering and delivery services for parties, small groups or office lunches - just give us a call and we can make something special for you! We’ve worked with clients of all sizes such as Universal Studios, Pepsico, Athens Services, Edison, Raging Waters Park, and Trader Joes, and many more. Our diverse and delicious menu is sure to please all your guests making it the perfect option for family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings, baby showers, and practically any occasion from formal events to casual lunches.
