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The food I had delivered to my residence from this restaurant was amazing. The rice and beans were cooked to perfection and the avocado provided a nice touch the salsa in my dinner was amazing. The ambiance and the the service is excellent from what I read in other reviews. Next time I will eat here in person. I wish I can give them 50 stars . I highly recommend this awesome Mexican restaurant. I wish I could give them 50 stars
Passed the burrito test: 1/ fresh carne asada (cooked to order), 2/ fresh tortilla, 3/ fresh avocado, 4/ good salsa roja and generous about giving you a few containers. Also very nice guys - quality Mexican truck. Guess that's why I was the only gringo in line.
I bought lunch from El Alambre for the first time today. I've went on lunch time walks with coworkers to this truck a few times. Each time, the employees are friendly and quick with prepping the food orders. Every coworker has expressed how much they love the food and how fresh it tastes every time. I was sold by word of mouth (pun intended lol). I ordered a flour Quesadilla with al pastor. It comes with tortialls chips and Verde and red sauces. The red is very spicy, which I love! I was not surprised by the portion I paid for thfe price, but, it's so impressive to see. I took my food on the go and ate back at my office. I was happy with every bite and friendly service! Thanks for lunch El Alambre, see ya again soon!
When I tried birria tacos in DC where I currently live, I was thoroughly unimpressed. It wasn't bad, but I didn't get why everyone was so obsessed. I knew when I came home to California I had to try it again, and I'm so glad I found El Alambre because this changed the game for me. The quesabirria is a Friday special only with 3 tacos for $13.50. The tortillas were soooo crispy and balanced out with the tenderness of the meat and the thick layer of cheese. I loved how you could taste so much flavor in the meat and the consommé without it being overly salty. The only thing I didn't like was that the pickled onions weren't pickled long enough, so they still had that sharp raw onion flavor. It's true that the best tacos come from a truck. I can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu!
To start off, I have to say that El Alambre has been on my bookmarks for a hot minute and on my favorites on DoorDash for awhile. What caught my attention was their quesabirria tacos. It just looked so amazing! I ended up ordering some yesterday since I was really hungry coming from a hair appointment. I was too lazy to cook, so I figured I'd order a few things from El Alambre. My order consisted of: -Quesabirria tacos w/ broth (came with 3) -Alambre style taco with carne asada Feedback of items: -Quesabirria tacos with broth: when I opened the box, I was in awe. It looked like the photos on Doordash and I was stunned by how big this was. This Quesabirria taco has double the tortilla, and it was perfect. The meat was hearty and not too salty. The broth itself had aromas of cumin and it was delicious! Probably on my top list of Quesabirria tacos :) Alambre style taco: tbh I wasn't so sure what to expect but whenever a restaurant has a specific way they amp up menu items, I'm all for it. I opted to get carne asada with this and man.. this was delicious! The carne asada were cubed in chunks and the added Chile and cheese to this was amazing. I think two would have done it for me, but ever since I ate the one I got I want more!! If I had jalapeños to this, I'd be all for it. Overall, food here was great and I'll definitely have to try it fresh next time. Probably will get it again when I crave for Quesabirria tacos :')
I've walked by this truck 100s of times, I'm so happy I tried it! Excellent tacos, I came on a Friday so got to try their Birria. I got one of each: birria, carne asada, carnitas, and shrimp. I got all as regular except the shrimp which I got alambre style (melted cheese, bell pepper, sautéed onion). Excited to go back and try more.
I wish I had experienced something close to the overall 4.5-star rating other Yelpers have given El Alambre. I enjoyed the fajita-esque grilled onions & bell peppers that made up the Alambre style taco, however the camarones had little flavor; the review goes downhill from here. The carne asada in our tacos & mulita was royally bad, I'm talkin' tough, low-quality meat that even the beef lovers in my group wouldn't even touch beyond the first shockingly bad bite. Carnitas & pollo tacos were middle-of-the-road (I think everyone was just relieved it was better than the carne asada.) Quesabirria tacos came three to an order & were stuffed with beef stew, but the beef lacked seasoning, & the tortillas were that maddening in-between texture where they weren't quite crispy, but not exactly soft. Not horrible enough to deserve two stars, but they are toeing that line.
One of the best birrira tacos I've had! It's it's so much meat! I can usually only put down two.
Seriously the best taco truck in SF. Friendly staff, fresh ingredients and delicious. Chips are excellent with just the right crunch and salt. My new favorite place for lunch while at work.
There's not many food trucks in the area near Japantown and Polk Gulch, but this is one of them! You also usually have to go farther to get quesabirria, the trendy and very-"in" cheesy, gooey, beefy and messy taco-quesadilla. It combines the word "queso" (cheese) with "birria" (a Mexican meat stew). El Alambre only has quesabirria on Fridays, so that's when I went! It's reasonably-priced given the portion size! You can find the food truck on Franklin by Geary, a little outside the CPMC Van Ness campus. I will be back to try other food items on days that are not Fridays.
Caught them today as they were closing up but they saw my puppy dog look through their closed window and did me a solid. Ordered the quessabirria tacos (on Fridays!) and got them soon after. Very friendly service. Tacos were amazing. These are getting a lot of attention around the bay but not many places have it, especially in this part of town. Super flavorful meats and cheese. Crispy fried tortilla. Warm consomme which helps on a wet afternoon. My only warning is that it can get messy eating, so make sure you have a lot of napkins. An order had 3 and I was stuffed after. Highly recommend for those in the area. I want to try their burritos since they look tasty also. But yeah.. great food, fair prices, friendly service.
Great service and great food! I've had the vegetarian burrito twice and it was delicious. Most of the time I would never go for a vegetarian burrito because I've had bad luck with vegetarian Mexican food.m, but I highly recommend this pl
Reviews are largely positive. Many highlight the flavorful food, generous portions, and standout birria dishes. Service is also quick and friendly.
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3 months ago
I am usually not a fan of birria but El Alambre definitely changed my mind. The tortillas were so crisp which went well with the consume. I will definitely be re-ordering from them again! read more
I was really craving some birria quesadillas and presentation wise these looked amazing. They were packed with meat, had plenty of melted cheese and came with all the sides you'd expect. Unfortunately, my biggest issue was the seasoning. Instead of being rich and flavorful, both the birria and the consome were so salty. I tried each on its own first, and then together, but combining them only made the saltiness even more overpowering. I ended up eating only half of one quesadilla because it was just too much for me. I'm definitely willing to give them another try in the future. I really hope the next visit delivers the bold, savory birria flavor I was expecting! read more
3 months ago
The food was delicious! The only downside is that they add a 3% fee if you pay with a credit card. Honestly, who carries cash these days? Just be aware that your total bill may end up being higher than you expect because of the extra charge. read more
The food I had delivered to my residence from this restaurant was amazing. The rice and beans were cooked to perfection and the avocado provided a nice touch the salsa in my dinner was amazing. The ambiance and the the service is excellent from what I read in other reviews. Next time I will eat here in person. I wish I can give them 50 stars . I highly recommend this awesome Mexican restaurant. I wish I could give them 50 stars read more
Passed the burrito test: 1/ fresh carne asada (cooked to order), 2/ fresh tortilla, 3/ fresh avocado, 4/ good salsa roja and generous about giving you a few containers. Also very nice guys - quality Mexican truck. Guess that's why I was the only gringo in line. read more
10 months ago
I bought lunch from El Alambre for the first time today. I've went on lunch time walks with coworkers to this truck a few times. Each time, the employees are friendly and quick with prepping the food orders. Every coworker has expressed how much they love the food and how fresh it tastes every time. I was sold by word of mouth (pun intended lol). I ordered a flour Quesadilla with al pastor. It comes with tortialls chips and Verde and red sauces. The red is very spicy, which I love! I was not surprised by the portion I paid for thfe price, but, it's so impressive to see. I took my food on the go and ate back at my office. I was happy with every bite and friendly service! Thanks for lunch El Alambre, see ya again soon! read more
When I tried birria tacos in DC where I currently live, I was thoroughly unimpressed. It wasn't bad, but I didn't get why everyone was so obsessed. I knew when I came home to California I had to try it again, and I'm so glad I found El Alambre because this changed the game for me. The quesabirria is a Friday special only with 3 tacos for $13.50. The tortillas were soooo crispy and balanced out with the tenderness of the meat and the thick layer of cheese. I loved how you could taste so much flavor in the meat and the consommé without it being overly salty. The only thing I didn't like was that the pickled onions weren't pickled long enough, so they still had that sharp raw onion flavor. It's true that the best tacos come from a truck. I can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu! read more
9 months ago
1 year ago
New fav Mexican place in the city!!! Got on DoorDash and everything was still hot and fresh! Portions were big and delish. The salsa verde and lime on the Birria tacos are the cherry on top. Quick service! read more
To start off, I have to say that El Alambre has been on my bookmarks for a hot minute and on my favorites on DoorDash for awhile. What caught my attention was their quesabirria tacos. It just looked so amazing! I ended up ordering some yesterday since I was really hungry coming from a hair appointment. I was too lazy to cook, so I figured I'd order a few things from El Alambre. My order consisted of: -Quesabirria tacos w/ broth (came with 3) -Alambre style taco with carne asada Feedback of items: -Quesabirria tacos with broth: when I opened the box, I was in awe. It looked like the photos on Doordash and I was stunned by how big this was. This Quesabirria taco has double the tortilla, and it was perfect. The meat was hearty and not too salty. The broth itself had aromas of cumin and it was delicious! Probably on my top list of Quesabirria tacos :) Alambre style taco: tbh I wasn't so sure what to expect but whenever a restaurant has a specific way they amp up menu items, I'm all for it. I opted to get carne asada with this and man.. this was delicious! The carne asada were cubed in chunks and the added Chile and cheese to this was amazing. I think two would have done it for me, but ever since I ate the one I got I want more!! If I had jalapeños to this, I'd be all for it. Overall, food here was great and I'll definitely have to try it fresh next time. Probably will get it again when I crave for Quesabirria tacos :') read more
5 years ago
I've walked by this truck 100s of times, I'm so happy I tried it! Excellent tacos, I came on a Friday so got to try their Birria. I got one of each: birria, carne asada, carnitas, and shrimp. I got all as regular except the shrimp which I got alambre style (melted cheese, bell pepper, sautéed onion). Excited to go back and try more. read more
4 years ago
I wish I had experienced something close to the overall 4.5-star rating other Yelpers have given El Alambre. I enjoyed the fajita-esque grilled onions & bell peppers that made up the Alambre style taco, however the camarones had little flavor; the review goes downhill from here. The carne asada in our tacos & mulita was royally bad, I'm talkin' tough, low-quality meat that even the beef lovers in my group wouldn't even touch beyond the first shockingly bad bite. Carnitas & pollo tacos were middle-of-the-road (I think everyone was just relieved it was better than the carne asada.) Quesabirria tacos came three to an order & were stuffed with beef stew, but the beef lacked seasoning, & the tortillas were that maddening in-between texture where they weren't quite crispy, but not exactly soft. Not horrible enough to deserve two stars, but they are toeing that line. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Seriously the best taco truck in SF. Friendly staff, fresh ingredients and delicious. Chips are excellent with just the right crunch and salt. My new favorite place for lunch while at work. read more
There's not many food trucks in the area near Japantown and Polk Gulch, but this is one of them! You also usually have to go farther to get quesabirria, the trendy and very-"in" cheesy, gooey, beefy and messy taco-quesadilla. It combines the word "queso" (cheese) with "birria" (a Mexican meat stew). El Alambre only has quesabirria on Fridays, so that's when I went! It's reasonably-priced given the portion size! You can find the food truck on Franklin by Geary, a little outside the CPMC Van Ness campus. I will be back to try other food items on days that are not Fridays. read more
6 years ago
Caught them today as they were closing up but they saw my puppy dog look through their closed window and did me a solid. Ordered the quessabirria tacos (on Fridays!) and got them soon after. Very friendly service. Tacos were amazing. These are getting a lot of attention around the bay but not many places have it, especially in this part of town. Super flavorful meats and cheese. Crispy fried tortilla. Warm consomme which helps on a wet afternoon. My only warning is that it can get messy eating, so make sure you have a lot of napkins. An order had 3 and I was stuffed after. Highly recommend for those in the area. I want to try their burritos since they look tasty also. But yeah.. great food, fair prices, friendly service. read more
Great service and great food! I've had the vegetarian burrito twice and it was delicious. Most of the time I would never go for a vegetarian burrito because I've had bad luck with vegetarian Mexican food.m, but I highly recommend this pl read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
Look no further! Miguel's El Alambre is the perfect taco truck for events. Lots of great things that I can rave about with them. To begin with, the food is really yummy! We've had a few guests mentioned that their carnitas was the best they've ever tasted. The quesa birria was oh so tasty as well! As far as convenience, choosing them is the way to go. You can mix and match food items to customize the menu that suits your event. Response time with communications is also on point. Miguel was super easy to talk to and he made sure that we were happy with their services. Really content that we went with them. They made the food part of our event as seamless as it can be. Can't ask for more! read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
The tacos you didn't know you needed. First let me say I eat here about 2 or 3 times a week, so this may be a little biased but this is one of the most consistent, delicious tacos you can find anywhere nearby in the city. For me, my main attraction to a taco is the meat. A lot of places try to hide their meat because in all honesty it probably isn't all that good, with Alambre, they make sure you know it's there and that you're getting a worthy amount for the price. I've tried just about every cut and type of meat but the Asada reigns supreme with the carnitas right behind. I love the little oily cook on the tortillas, not just for flavor but adds a nice extra texture that restaurants just can't seem to get right. I know tacos aren't for everyone but I do see regulars coming for burritos just as I'm there for my 4 tacos every couple of days. The red salsa is on the spicy side as you'd imagine but the green is a little too light for me so red is usually the way to go imo. Now fridays is when it probably gets most packed since thats when they will sell their Quesabirrias but get there within the normal lunch time if you want some for yourself, after 3 it's usually all gone. I won't say these are my favorite but since it's a once a week thing I'll often grab it and enjoy the messy goodness that you try to contrain. This truck reminds me a lot of the taqueros I grew up with, they're friendly, quick and will joke a bit if the line isn't busy. It's nice that I essentially have a standing order since they're already ringing me up as I start to say hi! The crowd has been nearby construction and hospital employees so there can be random rushes so keep that in mind. But when this truck is working at full steam they knock through orders super quick. TLDR: Consistent dishes that will leave you happy and proud to have a place you can count on to satisfy those mexican food cravings. read more
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Amazing high quality tacos and burritos. The place is always packed with workers from the hospital and construction sites nearby, but wait times are not too bad. It's usually parked at the intersection of Franklin and Myrtle. read more
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