You’ve got tickets to a game, a concert, or one of the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches at SoFi Stadium. You’re pumped. But there’s one question that every visitor to Inglewood asks before or after an event: where do I eat?

Sure, you could spend $18 on a sad stadium hot dog. Or you could step outside and eat like a local. Inglewood has some of the best Mexican food in all of Los Angeles — and Lax Tacos, just minutes from SoFi Stadium, has been proof of that since 1986.

This guide covers everything you need to know: what to order, when to go, how close we are, and why thousands of Inglewood regulars never bother eating inside the stadium at all.

Why Locals Skip Stadium Food

SoFi Stadium is a spectacular venue — one of the most technologically advanced in the NFL, hosting the LA Rams, LA Chargers, and now the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But like every major stadium in America, the food inside is expensive, slow, and nothing you’ll be talking about tomorrow.

The Inglewood neighborhood surrounding SoFi Stadium, on the other hand, is rich with authentic, affordable, deeply satisfying food. Mexican cuisine in particular is a cornerstone of this community, and no one represents that better than a spot that’s been feeding the neighborhood for nearly 40 years.

Lax Tacos: Inglewood’s Favorite Since 1986

Lax Tacos was born on the corner of La Cienega and Arbor Vitae in 1986, when the Miranda family started serving authentic Mexican recipes from a catering truck. Four decades later, the family still runs the restaurant at 543 W Arbor Vitae St, Inglewood — less than a 5-minute drive from SoFi Stadium.

Everything on the menu comes from recipes passed down through the family. The meats are seasoned in-house, the salsas are made daily, and the agua frescas — horchata, jamaica, tamarindo — are freshly prepared every single morning. This isn’t a chain. This is the real thing.

What to Order Before the Game

Here’s the Lax Tacos menu broken down for first-timers and regulars alike. Whether you’re fueling up before kickoff or winding down after the final whistle, there’s something on this menu for everyone.

Not a meat eater? No problem. Lax Tacos has a strong selection of vegan and vegetarian options — bean and cheese burritos, veggie quesadillas, and more — so everyone in your group is covered before the big game.

Big Events at SoFi Stadium in 2026

SoFi Stadium’s 2026 calendar is one of the most packed in the venue’s short history. If you’re attending any of these events, Lax Tacos is the obvious pre- or post-show meal:

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is particularly special — SoFi Stadium is hosting multiple group stage and knockout round matches, including games featuring the United States. Inglewood is about to become the center of global football attention, and the neighborhood’s food scene is ready for it.

How to Get From Lax Tacos to SoFi Stadium

We’re located at 543 W Arbor Vitae St, Inglewood, CA 90301. SoFi Stadium is at 1001 S Stadium Drive — roughly a 5-minute drive south on Prairie Avenue.

If you’re using a rideshare like Uber or Lyft, it’s an easy one-stop trip. If you’re driving, Arbor Vitae Street connects directly into the stadium district. Just plan your route before the event — parking near SoFi fills up quickly on big days.

What People Are Saying

Don’t take our word for it. Customers have been coming back to Lax Tacos for decades — many of them stopping here specifically on game days and event nights.

One longtime visitor wrote that after attending a Chargers game, they ended the evening with a carne asada burrito at Lax Tacos: “Good for how busy they were” — and that’s on a night when half of Inglewood is out. Another customer, a regular since 1992, says nothing in LA has matched the flavors here.

The California Burrito in particular draws a loyal following — the combination of crispy fries, tender asada, beans, cheese and guacamole all wrapped together is the kind of thing you’ll be thinking about on the drive home from the stadium.

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