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    El Forastero

    3.3 (314 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Fast Food
    Open 12:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    EL FORASTERO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    The taco was good, but the dipping broth was way too greasy.
    Alan C.

    I've been trying some of the 24 hour Mexican drive-through's in the area. This one was not as successful. The service was quick, and the person at the window was friendly. I had the quesaBirria taco, and an order of chorizo fries. I also had an Horchata to drink. The Horchata was very good. Had a lot of good flavor to it, and was not watery at all. The chorizo fries were tasty, I did like the chorizo, but The serving was smaller than I've gotten at other drive-throughs in the area. Also, the fries were a bit soggy. The taco was the least successful. The taco itself was OK, and the meat was tender. But the broth that you dip it in? extremely greasy. A good Birria broth is like a consommé that you can drink. Just dipping the taco made the taco very greasy, and I couldn't drink the broth at all. Overall, prices were on par with some of the other Mexican drive-throughs I've been to. I'll stick with the places. I usually go to. Thanks anyway.

    Too expensive! $20 for a combo w 2 tacos and rice and beans? Not even a drink!!That's why your mom is always saying "hay comida en la casa" Go to Olive Garden instead and treat yoself, they got the same wild prices and more ambience lol

    Burnt fish. Separated the pieces that weren't fried.

    I cannot even fathom how this left the kitchen. I can't even imagine how they thought this extremely burnt fish was usable in a taco. Let's just take a gander and appreciate the "what the f*ck"

    Birria Tacos
    Rachelle A.

    Came here for lunch yesterday & was super excited to try some of their menu options. I see a lot of El Forasteros around town but just never had the opportunity to stop. One of my favorite things too about this location, is their drive-thru location. It makes the service quick & convince which I love. Looking at the menu, I was glad to see they had so much variety. From their combination meals, tacos, burritos, nachos, & desserts. I almost got a burrito but Im a big fan of birria so I decided to get 2 birria tacos & a magonada. It didn't take long at all for the food & the staff was very polite and friendly in the process. Also, love the extra sides that were added to my order w/ the salsa ( green, red) + limes. Definitely recommend giving this place a try.

    Quesadilla with yellow cheese and store bought tortillas . They hated us cause we are Chicanos ..

    Me dieron una quesadilla con queso Americano y tortia de la harina dura, esta comida valen puro vergelitos No gasten silu dinero Chicanos are hated here...

    Carne Asada Taco - Super

    My go-to spot! Always friendly, always fast and yummy. While I probably go through the drive thru late night 3x a month, sometimes I'll pop in too. Great churros!

    I love this place. I always get the same thing and it never disappoints. Everyone is super nice too!

    Bean burrito no cheese
    Natasha Y.

    I was super surprised about this place, late night meal while I travel. I've had Mexican food in SF once before and was disgusted by what they called Mexican food and was pretty scared to even try it again up in NorCal. I'm from socal and also 20 mins away from Mexico and been to Mexico a bunch and I have access to some of the best taco shops and Mexican food so with this said this is def the closest taco shop to being like San Diego. I highly recommend this place if u want a taste of Mexico, it's not the best but it's the best up here, that's y the 4 stars and not 5.

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    Melody P.

    First time trying this location. Needless to say it was just what I hoped for. It's just like the other locations. Clean, good service, good food and large portions.

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    Kinda expensive, but worth it!!!!! Love their platters and tacos. Sometimes the staff are kinda rude but the food is always consistent.

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    $20 for a burrito and a drink ? Well not worth it , beans are salty taste from a can , asked for asada but it's chuck steak. 2 stars is fair

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    7 months ago

    Bought a breakfast burrito with a hair rapped around the eggs. Never again! How do you not wear hair nets. Disgusting!

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    9 months ago

    Food is always great and they're not stingy with their food. Their street tacos are delicious

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    This is definitely in my top 5 would highly recommend they definitely serve quality food

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    20 dollars for a shrimp burrito is ridiculous... the burrito was good though but never coming back again

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    $16 for ONE burrito is crazy. Especially because the portion size is so small. Never coming again.

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    My California burrito was fantastic. Best I've had in a long time! Drive thru service was quick. Employee was nice.

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    My go to spot for good tasting fast Mexican food. Love the carnitas and chile verde plates- big portions enuf for sharing. Great value

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    I'm vegan and was wondering if their beans, tortillas, rice, and guacamole had any animal products (such as lard, sour cream, etc.)? Or are there any other vegan options?

    Hello their refried beans do contain lard but they also have whole beans which are vegan friendly as well as their rice and guacamole tortillas are vegan friendly as well hope I answered your question as I'm vegan also I already asked my self

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