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Algoberto's Taco Shop

4.3 (262 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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ALGOBERTO'S TACO SHOP ATMOSPHERE

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Divey
Casual
Quiet
Good for kids

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Liz C.

We ordered takeout and were immediately impressed by the big, juicy tacos. We tried the carne asada, carnitas, and cabeza, and the carne asada was my absolute favorite. It was so incredibly juicy and tender. The taquitos were also a highlight. They were generously lathered with guacamole and cheese while perfectly retaining their crispy exterior. A fantastic takeout experience!

Cali burrito- they forgot the steak.
Kandace O.

love their selectiom of salsas! Horchata is delicious and bottled sodas are on point. Cali burrito should be called the cold french fry burrito tho. Where's the BEEF. And $4 EACH for the tiniest tacos al pastor made for a barbie doll. This place is losing its stars.

Asada taco, chicken taco and pastor taco.
Chuckles S.

Friendly staff, flavorful food and a chill clientele. Nice lunch after church. Great hours that fits lunch or a late evening meal after sunset in the park.

Al Pastor Taco Combo ($14)
Courtney L.

Four of us came to Algoberto's Taco Shop for a late lunch around 2:00PM after hiking around Joshua Tree. We arrived hungry and everything on their large menu of combo plates, specials, burritos, tacos, etc. sounded delicious. The cashier was super personable, greeted us and encouraged us to take our time while reviewing the menu. She said her favorite meat was the cabeza (cow cheek), so I knew I at least had to get that! After ordering, we helped ourselves to the salsa bar in the 10 minutes or so that our food was being prepared. We learned that all their salsas are homemade and there were plenty to choose from! The cashier gladly stepped away from the counter to explain the differences between the green and red salsas in terms of cooking method and spice level. We really appreciated her taking the time. I liked the light green tomatillo one the best... it had a fresh herby flavor with the perfect acidity to offset the savory meats. + CABEZA TACO ($2.50): I was speechless as I ate this... it was impeccable. The beef literally melted in my mouth and was SO tender. This didn't even need any salsa; the meat completely shined on its own! I could have easily eaten a whole box of these, which is saying a lot, since I normally prefer leaner cuts of meat. + AL PASTOR COMBO ($14): The pork was very heavily spiced and had a fair amount of heat to it, topped with cilantro and onion. I wish it came with some pineapple on top to add a little sweetness, since that is usually my favorite element of an al pastor taco. While I would have liked the actual flavor of the pork to be more apparent, the tacos were bursting with flavor, were about double the size of a street taco and came generously filled. The combo included a side of rice and beans which both tasted homemade. Everything was piping hot, so much so that I could barely hold my tacos, but no complaints there! I recommend this independent taco spot if you're around Joshua Tree. We'd just suggest sticking to the tacos as one person in my group was the only one to order enchiladas and sadly did not love them. 4.25 stars.

Salsa bar
April V.

Algobertos Taco Shop reminded us of the delicious Mexican food that we liked to eat when we lived in LA. The employees were friendly. The food was so good, we went two days in a row. The inside has plenty of seating and a salsa bar. We will definitely come back if we were in the area again.

Chile Relleno burrito
Marilyn A.

Found this little hidden gem in Yucca Valley. Very authentic Mexican food, everything was freshly made. It is more of a fast food taco shop and not a high end sit down eatery. Ordered at the cashier with the nicest lady, food was ready in 15 minutes. I was surprised as to how big the portions for the great price. Minus one star for the restroom; could use a little work and renovation.

Carne asada burrito
Lincoln G.

That burrito was very good and the staff was incredibly nice. Everything was fresh and they had a good salsa bar. Parking was no issue

They made me a custom veggie burrito !
Chelsea M.

My family stopped here on our way to Joshua Tree National Park and all enjoyed the food. We are in and enjoyed the service and convenient seating. Other families seemed to also enjoy themselves. We got chicken and vegetarian burritos and enjoyed them. Next time I would like to explore more of the menu as it all looked delicious. My two sons enjoyed the gumball pinball machine on the way out!

Part of the seating area in the restaurant.
Helen A.

We were visiting a friend in 29 Palms and we wanted to have lunch and I googled Mexican food on yelp and of course I got hits on several in Yucca Valley. For me a Mexican restaurant has to have a salsa bar and this one at Algoberto's exceeded our expectations. I was told that all the salsa are made fresh daily. They had a great selection of meats and many choices to eat them. My husband and had chicken burrito and let me tell you, they are very generous with the meat and there are no rice and bean fillers like other Mexican restaurants. We have been eating Mexican food in San Diego, and Riverside county and I'm not lying when I tell you this food was so well seasoned that you don't even need any salsa on it to enjoy it. As we were leaving 29 Palms we decided to go back and try the Large Asada and chicken tacos for dinner. We enjoyed them so much that we ordered 2 more to go with toppings on the side. I wish they had a restaurant in more locations in Southern California. We highly recommend this restaurant for those who enjoy good Mexican food made with love. We will definitely be back next year. The staff was also nice and very helpful answering our questions, I don't remember the young lady during lunch but Deni took our order for dinner, he was very kind and generous to us. It might look like a small taco shop from the outside but the inside is large and very welcoming. Thank you so much for the amazing food!

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Reviews are largely positive. Many praise the authentic Mexican food, generous portions, and friendly staff. The fresh salsa bar and a clean, inviting atmosphere are also appreciated.

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So amazing. Horchata not too sweet and fire breakfast burrito. Would recommend. Made our day.

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