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    El Barbabachi

    3.8 (29 reviews)
    Closed 5:30 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    ginger sauce they gave instead of yumyum
    Vivian L.

    - really wanted to love this place bc pictures of the food always loooks so awesome. the plate is heavy on the rice which is flavored and soaked in oil with no seasoning we got the ny steak & filet mignon plate and asked for the yumyum sauce since the employee said it's most popular, but once we got home we saw that we received ginger sauce which was disappointing since we both hate ginger & you have to pay for the sauce... - the truck was in a convenient location in front of the old rite aid on valley with plenty of parking - ig said they accept card, cash & apple pay and i came with apple pay and when the cashier told me they couldn't take card today i stood there like dang.... since i didn't bring cash, and we both kinda looked at each other awkwardly and i realized there was a sign that stated they also accept zelle which she never mentioned as an alternative as i was panicking and ready to apologize and leave

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    cat

    food truck was located at the end of the target parking lot in rosemead on hart ave. the service was decent, i have nothing to complain about. you get to watch the cook, make the food in front of you, tapenyaki style. the fried rice was FIRE. it was sooo good. i wish they put more meat in. i got the steak bowl medium rare and for a small piece of steak most of the middle pieces were medium rare but the little pieces on the edge were more like well done. which is understandable it is pretty pricey here so get ready to lay down a few if you come down with a big group, but for your average food truck it's a normal price. i have the pricing in the pictures attached. in terms of vibes, this is where u come if you're craving a snack before a mildly bad meal with your friends *speaking from experience* or when you're having the munchies yk? i would come back for the fried rice fs.

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    Roland C.

    Fantastic! Ordered our food and walked to get a drink and came back and the food was ready! Super fast! My wife was holding the order and told me to feel how heavy the two containers were. To my surprise they were FILLED with food. It was a very nice portion and the flavor was great! Sauces are extra but that is to be expected. The Yum Yum sauce is as described, yummy. We will be coming back

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    Sam C.

    Ordered the $52 Lobster Combo, when I was ready to eat it and didn't see any Lobster. I went back to the Truck and asked where's the Lobster. The Cashier told me they ran out of Lobster and doubled on the cheap Chicken. Wait I was never informed that they ran out of Lobsters or I would have requested a Refund. Also would have been nice to customers know instead of making decisions on their own. As far as I know Lobsters are more expensive than Chicken. This is pretty bad. No partial refund or even asked if I want to cancel or replace a substitution.

    Damian P.

    I've eaten several times at this truck and the meats are really good. The rice, on the other hand, is the complete opposite. At this point, it's 3/4 of the time that it comes out way too mushy and wet, making me lose my appetite. It also doesn't help that it's 50-75% of the rest of the plate. The chicken is usually a little overcooked and the steak is also a bit more well than what you ask for. I'm not sure if it's because they're nearing the end of their day or what, but the rice has become a deal-breaker with the prices they have now. The service is alright, and the wait time is reasonable for what you're getting. Since it's around 10:30pm that I can go, the lighting from the truck is nice. Most of the times I've gone it's been pretty chill. Although a small handful of times I have had other customers make some sort of racial comment towards me, I chalk it up to more bad luck and timing than the truck itself, though. Based on my experiences alone, I can't really recommend this truck more than once in its current state.

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    4 months ago

    Food is always ON POINT ! Servings are immaculate and delicious! 10/10 would recommend

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    2 days ago

    It was so good!! Fresh tasting with big portions. I will definitely order from them again! Yummers

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    4 days ago

    food was excellent and very well seasoned. i recommend this place to anyone who wants good hibachi

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    Good food but needa work on rice, comes out mushy. Steak and chicken is good but the spot is mid

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    Great food and fast service. Exciting and mouthwatering array of food and dishes in the menu

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    First and foremost if Lucille's or Chili's, is your BBQ go to then this isn't for you…read more Let those two aren't any good but it's a different ball game. Pit Smoked Bbq LA is your classic side of the road, quick go to, for your bbq fix. A little this, a little that, chit chat and carry on. No frills or fancy craft beer to throw you off. No server to refill your Arnold Palmer or sweet tea. Here's your good food and if you need a libation there's classic Cool-Aide. I've eaten from this truck hitch-hauled old school, big ol' Q many times and they're nothing less than consistent. Not cloned and frozen at a warehouse, shipped to a restaurant pre-made to be finished preparing before being prettied on a plate for you. It's slow and low smoked for our taste buds pleasure. With that in mind you should be aware that sometimes, though rare, something might be a touch under or over cooked. Can't be avoided when home smoked weather affects results too Full disclosure, the Q sauce is not homemade. I can taste the store shelf bottle and, well, I've seen him buy it. However, it works and to be frank, and Francis isn't, I prefer taste of it all dry and natural. Enjoy

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    BBQ plate (baked beans, smoked corn, sausage, chicken leg, and rib tips) delicious!
    BBQ plate (baked beans, smoked corn, sausage, chicken leg, and rib tips) delicious!
    2 ribs, 1 chicken leg, 1 hot links, 1/2 corn, beans with bacon (mild spicy)
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    5.9 mi
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    Italia Pasta e Pizza is a spot I highly recommend checking out! They're a family-owned business run…read moreby owners originally from Italy, so you can expect authentic Neapolitan-style pizza. They're typically located in Covina, but I recommend checking their Instagram page before visiting since their location can occasionally change for events. I initially went to the address listed on Google and Yelp, only to find they weren't there. After checking Instagram, I learned they were participating in the West Covina Electric Boba Fest & Night Market. Each pizza is made to order and took about 15 minutes to prepare. I ordered the Diavola, and it came out with a beautiful char throughout the crust that added a delicious smoky flavor. The pizza was perfectly saucy, the crust was light and pillowy, and every bite had the right amount of cheese. I can definitely see the care, love and quality that goes into each pizza.

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    Carnivora - salami, bacon, sausage, tomato sauce, basil
    Carnivora - salami, bacon, sausage, tomato sauce, basil
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