Chef Victor Villa at Villa's Tacos, Eagle-Rock

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About Chef Victor Villa

Chef Victor Villa is the owner of Villa's Tacos, which started as a front yard pop-up and has grown into one of Los Angeles' most celebrated taco destinations. He is known for his nixtamalized, handmade blue corn tortillas and a variety of salsas based on family recipes. Villa has been recognized with multiple Michelin Bib Gourmand awards and featured on Netflix's Taco Chronicles: Cross the Border.

★Awards & Recognition

★Michelin Bib Gourmand Award (Ongoing)★Netflix Taco Chronicles: Cross the Borde… (Undated)

Chef Timeline

Started as a front yard pop-up

Villa's Tacos

The origin of Villa's Tacos began as a local pop-up.

Featured on Netflix's Taco Chronicles: Cross the Border

Villa's Tacos

Shared the story of Villa's Tacos with a global audience.

2024

Opened new location in DTLA

Villa's Tacos

Expanded operations to Downtown Los Angeles.

2025

Villa's Tacos Goes Coastal

Villa's Tacos

Anticipated expansion of Villa's Tacos to coastal areas.

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Chef Victor Villa is the owner of Villa's Tacos, which started as a front yard pop-up and has grown into one of Los Angeles' most celebrated taco destinations. He is known for his nixtamalized, handmade blue corn tortillas and a variety of salsas based on family recipes. Villa has been recognized with multiple Michelin Bib Gourmand awards and featured on Netflix's Taco Chronicles: Cross the Border.

Customer Perception

Villa's Tacos is widely regarded as a highly celebrated taco destination in Los Angeles, known for its authentic flavors and quality ingredients.

Cuisine Highlights

TacosMexican cuisineNixtamalized blue corn tortillas

News

Villa's Tacos opened a new location in Downtown Los Angeles in March 2024.
Villa's Tacos is planning a 'Goes Coastal' expansion in March 2025.

Restaurants by chef

Villa's Tacos

Iconic dishes

Quesatacos, Handmade blue corn tortillas, Family recipe salsas

Additional Details

Chef Victor Villa built Villa's Tacos with the support of his family, friends, neighbors, and community. The restaurant emphasizes its roots and community involvement as a core part of its identity.

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