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    Birreria El Tocayo

    3.1 (32 reviews)

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    Queda birria tacos
    Vee R.

    Quality has gone down big time! , my quesa birria tacos were not even red the tortillas never got dipped or toasted on the grill the meat it's self wasn't juicy it was dry and just that was coming out was almost clear . Very disappointed this truck used to be There was one person working and it took a long time for just a few tacos .

    El Tocayo Birria has a new truck location on the corner of Main st and 14th street on Riverside, CA.
    Alma M.

    I'm so excited they opened a new location closer to me. There was only 1 worker but he was pretty fast and gave me an estimate of time when I ordered. I always order the family pack which comes out to be $46.75 after taxes. The family pack includes 4 tacos, 4 quesatacos, 4 mulitas and 4 consomes with all the fixings. It's enough food to feed my family of 5 and still have left overs.

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    Crystal G.

    Stopped at Inpac tools to get some supplies. Just by chance this food truck was parked on the st . . It's a tricky little thing to give credit to a food truck on Yelp. They deserve their recognition to. Can't check in because It's a traveling restaurant. I found them ! The theme is Birria. Which is a cook stew typical from all around Mexico TJ style. You have all your normal's burritos quesadillas tacos tortillas tostadas vampiro Quesataco And all kinds of other delicious things that I don't eat. My mom said it is delicious. I'm glad we stopped.

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    Steven W.

    Stumbled upon this food truck in Paramount and had to try it. I ordered there quesadilla which was beef, onions, cilantro and cheese with a side of radish and limes. Great serving size for $8, very meaty, filling and tasted absolutely delicious. Not too long of a wait and service was quick. Highly recommend it!

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    2 years ago

    This is one of the best taco trucks around. The birria with consomme is so good. When we're in the area, we make sure to come here.

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    5 years ago

    Good food but shitty customer service the girl is stuck up if you don't like your job don't work there

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    6 years ago

    Tried going here twice and both times the men cooking either were not wearing masks or had their masks below their chins.

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    6 years ago

    Been wanting to try for a while and man they did not disappoint. Service was amazing, and they are fast.

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    4 years ago

    tostada & tacos are super yummy! #gohere

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    6 years ago

    Food is great. Authentic taste with a decent menu. Do not go there if you're in a hurry though. Longest wait I ever had at a food truck!

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    4 years ago

    I get the burrito from there and it is DELICIOUS. I substitute the birria for cheese because i'm vegetarian and it still tastes amazing!

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    The food was okay not what I expected not enough flavor in the meat in the tacos and the oily the ramen disappointed.

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    5 years ago

    Best birria tacos, not greasy, great salsa. The birria plate is enough for two people.

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    Mariscos El Velero De Ensenada - Combo #1 two fish tacos and a drink

    Mariscos El Velero De Ensenada

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    Best fish tacos by far. Very friendly staff. Small place can be hard to find but well worth it.read more

    This is one of those places that really needs your Yelp help. It is located in an eclectic…read moreneighborhood, a very rural area called Mira Loma, but on a well-known, main thoroughfare. Google Maps turns you into a dusty asphalt driveway where, in the front is one stucco building that might have been someone's house at one time, and in the back is one very worn, almost sleazy, one-story building where three tiny Mom & Pop businesses compete for space. There is nothing fancy to see here, with the exception of the tiny, covered patio at the entry and a claustrophobic ordering counter on the other side of a sliding glass door. The patio walls are lined with bamboo, a couple taxidermied blue marlin, and some seaside-themed, tropical decor. There are maybe 4 tables and a cluster of chairs. I imagine, in the heat of the summer, it gets pretty hot and uncomfortable in here. And yet, reading the food reviews will make your heart go pitter-patter. Their specialty is mariscos with a Baja spin. Ceviche, shrimp cocktails, fish soup, fish tacos and burritos, to name a few. They also have swordfish and salmon on their menu. We came for the fish tacos and were we in store for a surprise! The chunk of fried fish in each taco was as big as a huge chicken tender. Our tacos were filled with moist, great tasting white fish (not tilapia)! The tortillas, hence, had to be the larger size, not street taco sized. The batter was crispy and exceptional, with a light, herbal flavor. The finishing touch was a pile of toppings, including shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, finely chopped cucumber, and an insanely delicious white crema-mayo sauce. I think the unexpected cucumber added a unique, refreshing element to an already excellent taco. The only downfall was that the corn tortilla fell apart before I could get it into my mouth. Heh, I can live with that...just give me a fork. If you thought the price of 1 taco ($4.50) was too expensive, you are wrong. One taco here is the equivalent of two tacos elsewhere. That's a great deal! This is not fast food. The fish is cooked to order. Plan on a wait. Although this is essentially a covered, outdoor dining enclosure with a dutch door style gate, please note. Pets are not allowed. There is no pet-friendly section, nor shady areas to park in their bleak parking lot. The irony of this was the number of off-leash dogs we saw wandering around the parking lot. We saw three small to medium sized dogs, and no owner. We ended up bringing our food and personna-non-grata pup home. They did a nice job with the fish tacos, and one of their customers assured me the fried and/or grilled shrimp tacos and mojo de ajo shrimp were excellent. This means only one thing...we shall return, but without the chihuahua fur baby.

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    Mariscos El Velero De Ensenada - New menu item! Mojarra con arroz y ensalada. Did not disappoint! Food takes a long time because it's so fresh. I'll be here all of lent.

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    New menu item! Mojarra con arroz y ensalada. Did not disappoint! Food takes a long time because it's so fresh. I'll be here all of lent.

    Birreria El Tocayo - mexican - Updated May 2026

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