El Ruso

Parked in the heart of Echo Park, El Ruso is a Sonoran-style taco truck that has built a cult following around one simple thing: the tortilla. These aren’t your typical flour tortillas—they’re made with flour sourced directly from the owner’s hometown of Tijuana, resulting in chewy, almost translucent discs that transform every taco into something transcendent.

The star of the menu is the muñeco combo, a glorious pile of smoky, mesquite-grilled carne asada paired with spicy chicharron en salsa roja, all nestled in one of those legendary golden tortillas. Go all out and add stewed pintos, cabbage, and diced onion for a substantial, flavor-packed creation that rivals any sit-down taqueria in the city.

If you’re lucky enough to catch them when they have sobaqueras on the menu, do not hesitate. These massive Sonoran flour tortillas—stretchy and hubcap-sized—are wrapped around a burrito filling that’ll make you question every burrito you’ve had before. It’s street food at its absolute finest.

Note that El Ruso currently operates primarily as a catering service, with occasional pop-ups announced on their Instagram. Keep an eye out for your chance to experience these legendary tacos—the search is absolutely worth it for what might be the best flour tortillas in Los Angeles.