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Playa Baby is quietly serving some of OC's best fish tacos — from a Walmart parking lot
By Gab Chabrán at LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· July 2, 2026
· 6 min read
Fish and shrimp tacos from Playa Baby, the Westminster-based truck.Just off the Beach Boulevard exit of the 22 Freeway in Westminster, you'll find a Walmart Supercenter. Make your way through the busy parking lot, and you'll spot a retired school bus parked near the entrance, painted in psychedel...
Key takeaway Just off the Beach Boulevard exit of the 22 Freeway in Westminster, you'll find a Walmart Supercenter.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The presence of Playa Baby in a Walmart parking lot in Westminster speaks to the evolving food landscape in the Greater Los Angeles area. As the region's culinary scene continues to diversify, it's not uncommon to find high-quality eateries in unexpected locations. The fact that Playa Baby has set up shop in a retail parking lot, rather than a traditional restaurant space, highlights the adaptability of local entrepreneurs. This phenomenon is particularly notable in areas like Westminster, where the lines between Orange and Los Angeles counties blur, and the demand for innovative, culturally nuanced cuisine is on the rise. As Playa Baby's reputation grows, it will be interesting to see how the truck's success impacts the local food economy, potentially paving the way for other non-traditional eateries to emerge in the area. The truck's popularity may also draw visitors from neighboring cities, further solidifying the region's reputation as a hub for creative, community-driven cuisine.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Fish and shrimp tacos from Playa Baby, the Westminster-based truck.Just off the Beach Boulevard exit of the 22 Freeway in Westminster, you'll find a Walmart Supercenter. Make your way through the busy parking lot, and you'll spot a retired school bus parked near the entrance, painted in psychedel...
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