Hallelujah! Mexicali Taco & Co., famous for its vampiros and considered by many the purveyor of the best taco in Los Angeles, is finally opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant — and it's spitting distance from where its humble parking lot stand once stood at First & Beaudry.

A chorizo cachetada at Mexicali.; Credit: Jack Poole

A chorizo cachetada at Mexicali.; Credit: Jack Poole

Mexicali is set to officially open on February 15th. Perfect for lovers who want to avoid the commercialism, and the entire holiday, of Valentine's Day.

Mexicali Taco & Co.: 702 N. Figueroa St., L.A. (213) 613-0416

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