Taqueria El Crucero

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*Note this is a drive thru and cash only establishment* I was in Waco for the day and decided to stop by for breakfast tacos after reading the reviews. Were these the best breakfast tacos I've had? No. But the woman at the window was so friendly and helpful and the prices were very reasonable for the size you get. I might need to try more things on their menu to give an updated review. read more

Taqueria El Crucero - Sausage breakfast taco - Mexican Near Me - Waco, Texas

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Rebecca E.

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Its too bland. For Robinson it's great. These people like dull food. Not my kind of Mexican food. read more

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Chad L.

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Charged us $18.95 for two tacos and a burrito. Not worth the price. (Writing more words to reach 85 characters)

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Vanetta G.

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I'd probably give them 3.5 stars. We knew ahead of time it was drive-thru and cash only, so that wasn't a problem at all for us. Checking in on yelp got us free chips and salsa. The chips were warm, but neither was anything particularly special. The sign said the plates came with rice and beans, so that's what I was expecting, but just got the 2 pupusas with the slaw. It was good, but I felt like I'd actually like cilantro and onions better with it. My husband got the gorditas, and he felt like lettuce and tomato would have been good on it. It could use a fresh element and some crunch. I tried the barbacoa and though it was delicious. I wish I'd ordered a barbacoa taco. He liked the beef and potato best. I'm glad we stopped, but if I went again we'd probably order different items. read more

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Tamika P.

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Yum, yum, and yum! No frills but good food. This place is a must and come when you are patient because getting a table is hard.

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Dani R.

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The oso burrito is my go to! Food is flavorful. Service is quick and employees friendly. I can honestly say that this is the best burrito in Waco! read more

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Rosie S.

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Best breakfast tacos in Waco & customer service is always so good!!! Love this place! Cannot recommend more

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Beth B.

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Fabulous! Just a tiny taco restaurant with a drive through and tiny prices making the BEST TACOS EVER! With veggie options I tried the San Francisco and my husband the traditional. The guacamole that we ordered in the side was just made, chunky and delicious. Both tacos were quite large, amazingly wonderful with the freshest, warm, light and fantastic tortilla, just the right amount of beans, cheese and fixings and á sneaking spice in the salsa to top it all off. Wish I had room for the Soy chorizo. Always a great sign of a good kitchen... the tiny bathroom was very clean. The staff were very friendly and delightful. I felt like they were sharing their home. Score another one for Yelp! read more

Taqueria El Crucero - Free for checking in! Thanks! - Mexican Near Me - Waco, Texas

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Korey A.

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Found this place on Yelp and as usual... the Yelpers did not disappoint. We got our free chips and salsa from checking in with no problem. A nice gentleman brought them out right away. I didn't catch his name but he was very kind and helpful the whole time. My mom ordered the papusas and I ordered the spicy green enchiladas. The one bite of papusa I had was good, but in all honesty, I couldn't taste much because of the spice from my enchiladas. It's not a complaint... but they are not for the faint of heart! The green salsa was a little too spicy for me. The red salsa was excellent. Loved the chips... nice and salty. The tortillas are fresh and homemade as well. This place is quite the gem! read more

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Keith W.

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Amazing! Drive thru only but worth eating in the car!!! OMG this is good!!!! Do yourself a huge favor and try it out for yourself. read more

Taqueria El Crucero - #10 super plate with spicy s chicken enchiladas, rice and beans, and crispy taco! OMG!! Drive thru only but worth eating in the car!!! - Mexican Near Me - Waco, Texas

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Carlos P.

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Good Service, Friendly Service, Amazing Delicious Food Definitely Recommend ‼Will Definitely Be Coming More Often Here read more

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Yvette M.

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Hands down the best breakfast taco place in Waco. We come here at least once a week now. The tortillas are so tasty and homemade, and the green sauce is perfect. The ladies are always so sweet, and working hard to get through the line as fast as they can, which we don't mind because it's worth the wait! And you seriously cannot beat these read more

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Rolando N.

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The tortilla makes the taco and this place delivers. Fresh home made corn tortillas. Wow, I'm in taco heaven. The carne asada and al Pastor tacos were as perfect as you can get. The place is small, about 8 tables. There was a steady stream of takeout and drive thru customers. If you are in the mood for great tacos, this is your place. read more

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Devin B.

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I was visiting the Dallas/Waco area for Labor Day weekend and wanted some delicious tacos. I found this spot and Yelp and it was only a couple miles away from where I was at the time so my friend and I headed over. There was quite the line of cars to order. Which let me know the tacos were gonna be delicious. One sister took our order from the truck window and she had the best personality. Her recommendations were spot on. We had the al pastor and asada tacos on corn tortillas. I forgot to order mine without cilantro. When we got to the window to pay, the other sister greeted us with the best smile and made sure that I didn't have cilantro on my tacos. The tacos were exactly what I expected. DELICIOUS!!! Highly recommend! read more

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Matthew N.

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The breakfast tacos are amazing! Must get chorizo, potato, cheese, and egg! The green salsa is spicy but such a hit!! Service is really good and they do accept card but cash is preferred. I think it's drive thru only. read more

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Robert K.

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Great breakfast burrito. Tortilla was authentic and the potatoes were great! Breakfast Burritos read more

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Nicole E.

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Menu is on the wall by the cash register. $.50 extra charge for credit card purchases. The woman behind the counter is very matter of fact and not so friendly, get your order straight and get on your way. We ordered chips and salsa and guac. 3 cheese pupusas, 3 red enchiladas. Green bottle is the hot, red is the mild salsa. The salsa verde has some heat to it. The guac is super creamy but tastes decent. The cashier brought out our guac and made sure I wanted cheese on top of my enchiladas. She warmed up as we waited for our food and was quite attentive. The salsa isn't bad, both the red and green. They will bring out more chips if needed as long as you order the chips and guac. The 3 chicken tacos, 3 cheese pupusas and 3 soyrizo Red enchiladas was $24.86. This small spot is deceptively good. We enjoyed everything and their quesadilla was so much bigger than we thought. The soyrizo red enchiladas were so yummy and the chicken tacos were tasty too. Good spot for some authentic Mexican or pupusas. Doesn't look like much from the outside and inside but the flavors and food are well worth the visit. read more

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Michael H.

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I'm a local resident, but never made it here to eat due to the 7-2 open hours. I had the opportunity with some time off to stop for breakfast. I had the Southwest Omelette with the chile verde pork. The ingredients are so fresh, and it's obvious that everything is handmade. Definitely another gem around Waco. read more

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Trevor C.

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Located just off of HWY 77 near the circle, this Taqueria is my favorite in town. Their tacos are to die for! Make sure you remember to bring cash and swing in for just a pit stop; They are a drive thru only. read more

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Haley S.

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Wonderful food and service every time! Breakfast and lunch are wonderful. Breakfast tacos to start the day are amazing.

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Heather P.

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Delicious!! Love this place!!! Good prices and tasty!! Drive thru only. Cash only. Now I'm hungry.

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Elisabeth P.

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Loved their breakfast tacos so much! Glad I stopped by, definitely will be coming back when I'm in town.

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Lee N.

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These folks are top notch. Really sweet people and great breakfast tacos at an very affordable price. I go here at least once a week.

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Travis I.

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visiting from california and this meal felt like the breakfasts my abuelita would make for us. cash only drive thru but we were thanked right away for waiting in line. probably won't be back to waco anytime soon so i'll be thinking about these breakfast tacos/burritos for a long time. read more

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Hattie B.

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AMAZING! Fast service, kind workers, great tacos! Also phenomenal chips and queso! Definitely recommend this restaurant to all.

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This is my favorite place to go when I'm craving breakfasts burritos, especially since it's primarily a drive-thru. Each person I've interacted with at the window warms my heart every time. Their lunch menu is equally awesome. They do take card, but you know a place is BANGIN' when they prefer cash only. read more

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Terry S.

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Didn't get to try it, so I can't rate the food. Saw the cash only sign when I pulled up, didn't have any, went and got some, came back, walked up to the door only to find the Dining area was closed. Drive through only. I didn't want to eat in my car. So they didn't get my money today. A business really shouldn't make it so difficult to give them ones business. Maybe some other time. read more

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Noah W.

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This place has some of my favorite breakfast tacos in Waco. Very pleasant and helpful workers that produce good, cheap food

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Ricky E.

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Best breakfast tacos in the known universe. Get the green sauce. Staff are all super friendly. You won't find a more authentic taco place. Ambiance is amazing. read more

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Claudia D.

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Best Mexican Food!!! Small little place off the highway. Simple good home cooking. Bean, rice and tortillas homemade goodness!! Very good customer service. Loved the tacos! I wish I didn't live in California I would be there twice a week. Thank you!!! read more

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L J.

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Best tacos in Waco! Friendly service...salsas are exceptional! Bring cash as credit cards are not accepted!

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Nathaniel K.

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Best breakfast in town! I never expected something so good to come out of this little stone hut! I got the Mexicana breakfast plate and added chorizo to the eggs! read more

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Lucy W.

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Wonderful restaurant, in my opinion some of the most convenient easy Tex-Mex, authentic Mexican food you can get.

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Tri T.

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If you are near Waco area for any events, you must stop by and eat at taqueria el crucero. I found this restaurant thanks to yelp and i am dissapointed at all. When i eat here, i always felt eating homemade food made by my best friend mom at his house. It is that amazing... I cannot recommend this place enough. 6 stars for Taqueria el crucero! read more

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Melissa P.

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Wonderful and flavorful food! Would highly recommend. The place is small but the staff is very nice. We had wonderful quesadillas and papusas. read more

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2505 Robinson Dr
Waco, TX 76706
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(254) 662-3359
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Hours

What time does Taqueria El Crucero open?

Taqueria El Crucero opens at 7:00 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Taqueria El Crucero close?

Taqueria El Crucero is closed on Monday and Sunday.Taqueria El Crucero closes at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Mon, Sun ClosedTue-Sat 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Taqueria El Crucero take Bitcoin?

No, Taqueria El Crucero does not take Bitcoin.

Does Taqueria El Crucero take credit cards?

Yes, Taqueria El Crucero takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Taqueria El Crucero have catering options?

Yes, Taqueria El Crucero does have catering options.

Does Taqueria El Crucero have a drive thru?

Yes, Taqueria El Crucero has a drive thru.

Does Taqueria El Crucero have a happy hour?

No, Taqueria El Crucero does not have a happy hour.

Does Taqueria El Crucero serve alcohol?

No, Taqueria El Crucero does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Taqueria El Crucero have TVs?

Yes, Taqueria El Crucero has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Taqueria El Crucero have bike parking?

No, Taqueria El Crucero does not have bike parking.

Does Taqueria El Crucero have parking?

Yes, Taqueria El Crucero has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does Taqueria El Crucero have free WiFi?

Yes, Taqueria El Crucero has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Authentic Mexican food

History

Established in 2002.

Taqueria El Crucero is a family owned and operated restaurant. The owner's have deep roots in Mexico and cook up delicious recipes from back home.

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