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Saw this place had a Taco Tuesday and decided to try it. For the special, it's $2 per taco for selected meats (pollo, al pastor, barbacoa, and carnitas). The best ones there were pollo and carnitas. The al pastor had a heavy smoke taste and was a bit dry. It did come with some pineapple on the taco. I also tried the chicharron, lengua, and tripas which were normal price. The lengua was tender but could have been more flavorful, the tripas could have been crispier, but the chicharonne was very good. It was a little crispy, a little chewy, good texture with that meat. For agua fresca, there is a rotating 4 flavors. They had pineapple when I went and it was sweet with some fibrous bits of the pineapple. It's located in a parking lot and there are lots of parking spaces. There are a couple tables and a self serve sauce bar. Service is friendly. Overall, they have a wide arrange of meats and a Taco Tuesday special. If I come back, I would maybe try the mulita.
Late night cravings. And this place was okay. It's quite dark in the area so it maybe hard to locate. We got the super burrito carne asada and it was okay. Just wished that it was created more evenly. Didn't get the guacamole and sour cream until I got to the other end of the burrito. A combo of all three sauces was perfect for the spice level that I enjoy. Service is quick for a food truck. They do have couple tables to use. We ended up just eating in our car cause it was too cold to be outside.
I found this El Bombero 408 and it's amazing. I got tacos de Chicharrón and some Consomé. For sure I will try this again. I taste the quesadilla too and is giant and delicious. I end up coming back for 2 burritos to go. Service is kind and I like that.
My friend and I found them on Tiktok promoting their $2 Taco Tuesdays and we had to try them out. They're located in a pretty large plaza with lots of parking. We arrived around 6:30pm and there was quite a lot of people waiting already. After 30 minutes of waiting for our food the line got super long, so definitely come a bit earlier than dinner time. There are a few tables set up and the sauces/toppings are self serve. Food: * Asada: Crunchy and moist. They used real asada and not ground beef like some other places. Smokey and can taste the flavorful marinade. * Buche: Very tender and fatty. This was my first time having buche and I was pleasantly impressed. * Lengua: Definitely our favorite! The pieces were super tender and moist. There were crunchy smokey bits as well. Unfortunately, lengua isn't part of the $2 taco Tuesday promo so we paid full price, but it was worth it. * Chicharron: Most of the pieces had gotten pretty hard and some of the skin were chewy and no longer crunchy. The flavor wasn't anything special as well. Their watermelon and mango Agua Fresca were delicious. Not too watery or sugary for our taste. We will definitely be coming back!
Grabbed dinner from this food truck at Lightscape in SF this past Sunday. The short line moved quickly and service was standard. I ordered a super quesadilla with steak. Requested no guacamole, but they still included this on the plate. It was served hot, the grilled tortilla stuffed with plenty of meat, though not as much cheese. The taste didn't stand out, but it was filling. My bf got the combo quesabirria, which was okay, but obviously not as good as homemade. The consomé was pretty tasty, great for dipping both of our dishes for added flavor. All in all, we had a positive experience.
Easy review: traveled over an hour to eat here and it was so worth it! You, literally, cannot go wrong w any taco (that's what I always get), and the chicharron.
Yum Yum Yum Carne Asada, Quesadillas, CHICHARON I'm going to assume anything you get from this place is worth it, the aqua frescas are also a must to get. Friendly service, to me is was fast for being a Fresh Made As You Order typea establishment, but of course waiting is the "hard" part & anticipating on eating this yummy food. If you happen to be in the area or at least debating on trying this spot, Why Not your already in the area, you will not be disappointed if your craving some good authentic Mexican Food.
Unethical, HORRIBLE, UNSAFE food (BONES in burrito) and bad service. I'm a local and was hoping to love this place. I ordered a chicharrón super burrito listed at $16, but was charged $16.64. Not the biggest deal. However, when I handed the cashier a $20 bill, she initially shortchanged me. After I pointed it out, she gave me the remaining change. When my burrito came out, I found MANY pieces of CUT BONES throughout it. I'm aware that certain types of chicharrón have LARGE, THICK pieces of pork skin that can become tough and may resemble bones. This was NOT the case. Every single piece of pork skin and meat was genuinely so HARD and OVERCOOKED that I could not bite through it. I ended up eating the entire burrito without eating any of the meat at all. I've cooked and eaten my fair share of chicharrón and Mexican food; this is the WORST I have ever had. The individuals working up front don't speak English and simply said "crispy" when I showed them the bone fragments. I'm somewhat convinced this was done out of spite since I called them out on shortchanging me. Either that or their cooking is just extremely subpar. Would avoid.
This is for the Parkmoor location. If you guys don't want to honor your half off taco Tuesdays then please remove it from your social media. We went there and they tried to charge us full price. When we asked if taco Tuesdays were still happening they said the price was due to tax. Come on don't lie to us or tell us that. This is the second time my ordering experience was bad. The last time I got charged for 5 tacos when I only ordered 4 and received 4. Don't recommend. Go elsewhere.
1.50$ taco tuesday and fresh tortillas and salsa bar/fresh radish and pickled veggies, i would say that's a deal for the price and for what it is it's pretty solid would 100% go back again the asada was my favourite here and the al pastor was a hit as well!
This has to be the nicest food truck I have ever seen. My husband and drove by me had to make a u turn and try this place. First impression was a huge wow for us The menu is a nice size, with so many options I ordered the quesabirrias. The tortillas are freshly made, I asked for mine to be extra crispy. The amount of meat they used was so generous, the flavor was authentic. The consomé was o tasty and not greasy at all. These have to be my favorite quesabirrias. My husband had the al pastor tacos, the meat was so tender and delicious. Full of flavor, the guacamole was perfect. The complementary cucumber, radishes, and salsas is a plus. The place is kept clean, it was not too busy when we were there but a lady was cleaning as people were leaving. The only ready I didn't give them five stars is because they don't take phone orders, I understand they get really busy. I live in San Mateo and it would be nice to call in my order, instead of making the long drive and waiting to get my food. I will be back to try something else on the menu
Checked out this truck bordering a parking lot because the food smelled amazing! This is more of a grab and go situation since no seating is available. I appreciate the veg and sauce station they have for customers. My favorite was the spicy avocado option! Multiple copies of the menu are posted on the truck so customers don't need to crowd around one area. I'll visit again if I'm in the area. SERVICE: My burrito was made pretty quickly and the cashier was very friendly! He asked if I wanted all the components of my burrito inside in case substitutes were needed. Once your order is finished, another staff member will call your order out from the backside of the truck haha. FOOD: *Regular burrito -- I went with carne asada and it was so delicious! They provide a lot of components for a regular burrito which I enjoyed. Most places in the Bay Area only do rice, beans, meat, onion and cilantro now. El Bombero went the extra mile by including a lot of pico de gallo and self-serve sauces + freshly sliced radish! The meat was very flavorful and tender. Tortilla was so good, not dry at all. This is one of the few places where I didn't have to deal with oil dripping from the bottom, yay! Not the best picture included on this review heh, but for reference this burrito was 10in long and 3.5in "wide." Small portion of chips included! :) PARKING: Visited on a Friday around noon and there was lots of parking available.
1 month ago
$2 tacos on Tuesdays, can't beat that! They update their board as items go in and out of stock which I appreciate because then I know what to expect even while I wait in line. After you order, you can grab some salsa before you claim a table if there is any space left. Their green salsa was a touch too salty for me but their red and creamy salsa were perfectly balanced and not too spicy! We went at night so they had their string lights on which is setup above their few tables by the truck. I ordered four suadero tacos, my first time having suadero. It was crispy but also juicy and very well seasoned. I wished for more once I finished my tacos and cannot wait to come back to try their other meats! read more
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Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear…
4 months ago
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Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're honored to hear you…
Saw this place had a Taco Tuesday and decided to try it. For the special, it's $2 per taco for selected meats (pollo, al pastor, barbacoa, and carnitas). The best ones there were pollo and carnitas. The al pastor had a heavy smoke taste and was a bit dry. It did come with some pineapple on the taco. I also tried the chicharron, lengua, and tripas which were normal price. The lengua was tender but could have been more flavorful, the tripas could have been crispier, but the chicharonne was very good. It was a little crispy, a little chewy, good texture with that meat. For agua fresca, there is a rotating 4 flavors. They had pineapple when I went and it was sweet with some fibrous bits of the pineapple. It's located in a parking lot and there are lots of parking spaces. There are a couple tables and a self serve sauce bar. Service is friendly. Overall, they have a wide arrange of meats and a Taco Tuesday special. If I come back, I would maybe try the mulita. read more
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Facundo S.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're glad you gave our…
4 days ago
8 months ago
Late night cravings. And this place was okay. It's quite dark in the area so it maybe hard to locate. We got the super burrito carne asada and it was okay. Just wished that it was created more evenly. Didn't get the guacamole and sour cream until I got to the other end of the burrito. A combo of all three sauces was perfect for the spice level that I enjoy. Service is quick for a food truck. They do have couple tables to use. We ended up just eating in our car cause it was too cold to be outside. read more
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Facundo S.
Thank you so much for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the burrito…
8 months ago
I found this El Bombero 408 and it's amazing. I got tacos de Chicharrón and some Consomé. For sure I will try this again. I taste the quesadilla too and is giant and delicious. I end up coming back for 2 burritos to go. Service is kind and I like that. read more
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Facundo S.
Thank you so much for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the burrito…
My friend and I found them on Tiktok promoting their $2 Taco Tuesdays and we had to try them out. They're located in a pretty large plaza with lots of parking. We arrived around 6:30pm and there was quite a lot of people waiting already. After 30 minutes of waiting for our food the line got super long, so definitely come a bit earlier than dinner time. There are a few tables set up and the sauces/toppings are self serve. Food: * Asada: Crunchy and moist. They used real asada and not ground beef like some other places. Smokey and can taste the flavorful marinade. * Buche: Very tender and fatty. This was my first time having buche and I was pleasantly impressed. * Lengua: Definitely our favorite! The pieces were super tender and moist. There were crunchy smokey bits as well. Unfortunately, lengua isn't part of the $2 taco Tuesday promo so we paid full price, but it was worth it. * Chicharron: Most of the pieces had gotten pretty hard and some of the skin were chewy and no longer crunchy. The flavor wasn't anything special as well. Their watermelon and mango Agua Fresca were delicious. Not too watery or sugary for our taste. We will definitely be coming back! read more
11 months ago
Grabbed dinner from this food truck at Lightscape in SF this past Sunday. The short line moved quickly and service was standard. I ordered a super quesadilla with steak. Requested no guacamole, but they still included this on the plate. It was served hot, the grilled tortilla stuffed with plenty of meat, though not as much cheese. The taste didn't stand out, but it was filling. My bf got the combo quesabirria, which was okay, but obviously not as good as homemade. The consomé was pretty tasty, great for dipping both of our dishes for added flavor. All in all, we had a positive experience. read more
5 months ago
Easy review: traveled over an hour to eat here and it was so worth it! You, literally, cannot go wrong w any taco (that's what I always get), and the chicharron. read more
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Facundo S.
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're honored that you…
Yum Yum Yum Carne Asada, Quesadillas, CHICHARON I'm going to assume anything you get from this place is worth it, the aqua frescas are also a must to get. Friendly service, to me is was fast for being a Fresh Made As You Order typea establishment, but of course waiting is the "hard" part & anticipating on eating this yummy food. If you happen to be in the area or at least debating on trying this spot, Why Not your already in the area, you will not be disappointed if your craving some good authentic Mexican Food. read more
2 months ago
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Thank you so much for the amazing review and for your understanding…
4 months ago
Unethical, HORRIBLE, UNSAFE food (BONES in burrito) and bad service. I'm a local and was hoping to love this place. I ordered a chicharrón super burrito listed at $16, but was charged $16.64. Not the biggest deal. However, when I handed the cashier a $20 bill, she initially shortchanged me. After I pointed it out, she gave me the remaining change. When my burrito came out, I found MANY pieces of CUT BONES throughout it. I'm aware that certain types of chicharrón have LARGE, THICK pieces of pork skin that can become tough and may resemble bones. This was NOT the case. Every single piece of pork skin and meat was genuinely so HARD and OVERCOOKED that I could not bite through it. I ended up eating the entire burrito without eating any of the meat at all. I've cooked and eaten my fair share of chicharrón and Mexican food; this is the WORST I have ever had. The individuals working up front don't speak English and simply said "crispy" when I showed them the bone fragments. I'm somewhat convinced this was done out of spite since I called them out on shortchanging me. Either that or their cooking is just extremely subpar. Would avoid. read more
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Facundo S.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're very…
2 months ago
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Facundo S.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear…
This is for the Parkmoor location. If you guys don't want to honor your half off taco Tuesdays then please remove it from your social media. We went there and they tried to charge us full price. When we asked if taco Tuesdays were still happening they said the price was due to tax. Come on don't lie to us or tell us that. This is the second time my ordering experience was bad. The last time I got charged for 5 tacos when I only ordered 4 and received 4. Don't recommend. Go elsewhere. read more
1 year ago
1.50$ taco tuesday and fresh tortillas and salsa bar/fresh radish and pickled veggies, i would say that's a deal for the price and for what it is it's pretty solid would 100% go back again the asada was my favourite here and the al pastor was a hit as well! read more
1 year ago
This has to be the nicest food truck I have ever seen. My husband and drove by me had to make a u turn and try this place. First impression was a huge wow for us The menu is a nice size, with so many options I ordered the quesabirrias. The tortillas are freshly made, I asked for mine to be extra crispy. The amount of meat they used was so generous, the flavor was authentic. The consomé was o tasty and not greasy at all. These have to be my favorite quesabirrias. My husband had the al pastor tacos, the meat was so tender and delicious. Full of flavor, the guacamole was perfect. The complementary cucumber, radishes, and salsas is a plus. The place is kept clean, it was not too busy when we were there but a lady was cleaning as people were leaving. The only ready I didn't give them five stars is because they don't take phone orders, I understand they get really busy. I live in San Mateo and it would be nice to call in my order, instead of making the long drive and waiting to get my food. I will be back to try something else on the menu read more
Checked out this truck bordering a parking lot because the food smelled amazing! This is more of a grab and go situation since no seating is available. I appreciate the veg and sauce station they have for customers. My favorite was the spicy avocado option! Multiple copies of the menu are posted on the truck so customers don't need to crowd around one area. I'll visit again if I'm in the area. SERVICE: My burrito was made pretty quickly and the cashier was very friendly! He asked if I wanted all the components of my burrito inside in case substitutes were needed. Once your order is finished, another staff member will call your order out from the backside of the truck haha. FOOD: *Regular burrito -- I went with carne asada and it was so delicious! They provide a lot of components for a regular burrito which I enjoyed. Most places in the Bay Area only do rice, beans, meat, onion and cilantro now. El Bombero went the extra mile by including a lot of pico de gallo and self-serve sauces + freshly sliced radish! The meat was very flavorful and tender. Tortilla was so good, not dry at all. This is one of the few places where I didn't have to deal with oil dripping from the bottom, yay! Not the best picture included on this review heh, but for reference this burrito was 10in long and 3.5in "wide." Small portion of chips included! :) PARKING: Visited on a Friday around noon and there was lots of parking available. read more
The taco Tuesday tacos are fire I got two carne asada $2.00 normally $4.00 loaded with lots of meat The people here are really nice and they take the time to listen to the order Thiers tables to sit and eat and they have fresh waters Horchata and cucumber and mango Fresh waters delicious ‼‼‼ it's a great area people are all friendly and happy meeting new people for the new year outside seating read more
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1 year ago
I am writing to share feedback regarding the El Bombero restaurant on Monterey Road. My family and I frequently visit this location for your $2 Taco Tuesday special, which my mother particularly enjoys. However, over the past three weeks, we have noticed that individuals who appear to be employees have been parking in the single handicap parking spot. My mother is handicapped and cannot walk long distances, making this parking space essential for her access to your restaurant. The limited parking at this location further exacerbates the issue. While we appreciate the food, this parking situation significantly impacts our experience. We also wanted to mention that the indoor seating area making it difficult to hear orders. So you have to wait outside to hear your number be called. That's if their outdoor speaker is working We value your restaurant and hope these concerns can be addressed. read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
Genuinely the best tacos and the best deal for tacos (on taco Tuesday) in all of San Jose at the moment. Their carne asada is slightly Smokey in flavor, which is unusual but very good like a barbecue. Their carne asada salsas are also all very good, especially the salsa verde. read more
2 months ago
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Facundo S.
Thank you so much for the amazing review! We’re so happy you loved…
I came on a Friday afternoon and there was no wait. I've seen videos of this place on Instagram so I wanted to try this out for myself. The truck is located in a parking lot next to the Harley Davidson motorcycle shop. There's a couple of tables in a covered seating area if you want to eat there. I ordered four tacos, two Al Pastor and two Chicharron. I also ordered an agua fresca. The total was $25 for four tacos and a drink which is pretty steep. I didn't get a receipt so I'm assuming the chicharron tacos were more pricey. I was excited to try the chicharron, the flavor was good. Very good crispy texture with a good chew on the rest of the meat. The al pastor, a staple for me, was alright. The flavor was alright, it came with a couple pieces of pineapple. The texture was softer than I'm used to. I would come again for the chicharron it was pretty tasty. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
My husband and I had seen them on instagram, and since we were in the area already, we decided to check it out. Mainly my husband wanted us to check it out. Tbh, I checked the reviews ahead of time and they seemed, not great but 1. I didn't wanna burst my husband's bubble since he really wanted to try this place. 2. I wanted to see if the reviews were true and if IG misled us. The truck seemed wayyyy smaller in size than the one we saw on IG. Maybe the big one is at their other location. This one was standard size. The tacos were $4 each on a flour tortilla (not corn). A bit on the small side, but good. I was disappointed that the al pastor didn't come with pineapple. that's a staple item w/the al pastor. I later saw pictures on here where they did have pineapple, so idk if they ran out or they forgot to add it. I get they're TJ style, but I think they could do without 3the little paper wrapper thing. Is that a TJ thing too? it was annoying to peel off. The asada came w/a scoop of guacamole which was a surprise. we all know guac is extra, but it was included and the guac was pretty good. Service: The dude taking the orders wasn't friendly or welcoming. The menus were sticky-ish (eww) and you could tell there was a film of something on them. Seems they're not cleaned often. They had a few tables w/chairs for seating but didn't seem very clean. They had a salsa bar type thing with utensils. They ran out of forks which is what I needed. I tried one of their salsas - it was good. We took our food to-go and ate in the car instead. A taco car date, if you will :) Would I make a special trip out here just for the food? no. Would I stop by again if I'm in the area? strong possibility..but maybe check out their other location. read more
7 months ago
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It was a beautiful day today and I had to come out and try this place since I drive past it so often. I got the three Tijuana style tacos, the meat lacked some flavor but the sauce was good and it came with grilled onions. The sauce bar was good and it came with pickled onions/carrots and radish. It really hit the spot! Service was quick since I was the only one. read more
Second Taco Tuesday at El Bombero and it did not disappoint. The tacos here are served up hot, fresh, tasty and loaded! I sure hope they don't change that. Customer service is friendly and fast... Although except to wait in line to order and for pick up. Trust, it's worth the wait. Love the fire truck theme and they even ring the siren when it's time for your pickup. Today, the birria tacos were my favorite. Horchata was a little too sweet for my liking. read more
this is a solid lunch stop. i ordered the tacos tj style and it was better than i expected. the only thing that this taco truck doesnt have is enough seating for the crowd it draws, so if you can handle that, this is a solid choice. read more
3 months ago
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Facundo S.
Thank you so much for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed the…
1 year ago
Delicious and great customer services!! I'll definitely come back . Got tacos. Papas locas, mulitas, and burrito read more
2 years ago
I have never seen a big firetruck that delivers tacos to customers! I have tried three small tacos. They also offer Mexican soup, which is perfect for the winter. There are sauces and toppings available for the tacos. I added some guacamole to my taco. I really enjoy guacamole and avocado! Tacos are my favorite! The firefighters serve customers when we are craving tacos in the winter. They are helpful and supportive to the customers. The big firetruck provides a tent for people to cook tacos under. I see the people service the Mexican desserts. It is worthy to visit them! read more
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