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El Manantial Tacos

4.5 (78 reviews)
InexpensiveFood Trucks, Tacos
Closed • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Edwin S.

Believe the hype! I randomly stumbled upon this taco truck and noticed there were a few ppl waiting at a Smog station and decided I had to check it out. I looked on Yelp to see if it had reviews and was surprised to see so many 5-star reviews. I decided to give it a try and was so happy that I did. You know the tacos are going to be good when they use the small, real-corn (yellow ground corn) tortillas for their tacos. Ordered two fish tacos and two carne asada tacos. They were so good! I will definitely be coming back when in Berkeley near the San Pablo Park area.

Ashley C.

Saw the 5 star reviews for this spot upon searching for a spot to satiate my fish taco craving and this small, unassuming truck absolutely did it for me! It wasn't the kind of fish taco I was initially looking for but it was even better with the heaping serving of grilled fish and avocados. The pastor and asada were a 10/10 too!

Lengua, al pastor, carne asada, carnitas, pollo
Connie C.

Yum, street tacos are a little small but tasty! I had the carne asada, pastor, and lengua. All were good. Pastor might have been my favorite. My boyfriend had pollo, carne asada, and carnitas and he liked them all but I think he said the asada he liked the most. We were surprised to see that it was empty on a Friday night. Sadly they didn't have horchata that day. It was nice because the truck was located in a parking lot and there was a table set up. It was a cool breezy evening so the food got cold pretty quickly but I still found it really enjoyable. They kindly let us know they were closing and needed to set away the table soon, closing up half an hour earlier than the hours listed (6:30pm instead of 7pm).

Steak burrito

Placed my order 2 burritos and a coke.Got there guy at the window threw the bag at me trying to rush me off.I look in the bag and it's only one burrito. As I'm checking he throws some cooked jalapeños at me continuing to rush me off as I call him out he checks his tablet and his excuse was the order didn't come through at the same time. Horrible service and mediocre food.

Darren F.

This little hidden truck is quite convenient being that it's parked right on San Pablo and Ashby. Quick service, low prices and authentic. I'll be back next week!

Juana S.

Hands down come here for the fish tacos; topped with avocado, tomato and lettuce this was my favorite tacos that I ordered. I also ordered chorizo taco and it was pretty greasy, the texture was like baby food this was definitely not for me. Pros: -Fish Tacos were delicious! -Conveniently located in the Chevron parking. -Fast service and friendly staff. Cons: -Cash Only. -Chorizo was awful for my taste. -No chips added to your taco order. Next on the list: Asada tacos, keep posted for an update on this cheap eat. Siete 14 Quince

adrian l.

El Manantial has moved to south Berkeley as of early November. It's now in the parking lot of the smog check at the corner of San Pablo and Burnett, across the street from JFK university. Excellent prices, delicious food, served with a smile. I'm so happy to have a taco truck within walking distance of San Pablo park!!

Tacos pastor, lengua, y asada.

Was driving by this place and decided to finally pay them a visit. I love tacos and these didn't disappoint. Could have used a bit more meat and less grease on the tortillas but nonetheless they were worth the $16. I gave 3 stars because these are good tacos for the value but not quite the 4-5 star experience/quality. Hand made tortillas and higher quality meats would have put them over the 4 stars. I recommend this place for a satisfying bite.

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Pretty good food at a decent price. Unfortunately a cash only truck but I get it. Could definitely improve on prep time.

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The Best tacos and burritos ever! Great service! Delicious, fast and cheap! Highly recommended!

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Yummy great tacos. Very fresh and delicious! Going back ASAP! The chicken was moist and well seasoned. The tortilla was warm and soft.

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Hit and miss, good the first few times...Gross the last couple of times. I wanted to like it...Won't be back.

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Best tacos I've ever had! I walk or drive to eat them almost daily. Cheap and made fresh to order

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8 years ago

Should be shut down nasty food. I ordered a simple carne Asada burrito tasted worst than Taco Bell the meat had no flavor.

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Amazing tacos. I work in Stockton, so I have had my fair share of taco trucks and this is by far the best!!

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this place is phenomenal. funny enough i went to uc berkeley and i had no idea that such an…read moreincredible mexican restaurant was in berkeley. at this place my sister and i went. she got the chilaquiles and i got the chicken enchiladas. both dishes were phenomenal. the chilaquiles were crispy and flavorful and they really hit the spot for delicious brunch. the enchiladas were crispy with plenty of salsa. the salsa's tart and it's salty but it's not too tart or salty. it's very well balanced. i also enjoyed this additional salsa that they had available. it's like a red salsa and inside it's a gorgeous restaurant. there's also just a bunch of pastries that you can get if you want. my sister and i opted for coffee to enjoy with our brunch and the food is not necessarily cheap. however i think for the experience of sitting in such a beautiful cafe and having really delicious food, it is worth going out once in a while to la mission. service was awesome, staff was really friendly. the ambience was really really gorgeous for brunch. lots of families sitting around and enjoying delicious mexican food under the berkeley sun.

Service: 12/10 - Incredible, lovely people Atmosphere:…read more10/10 - beautiful outdoor seating Food: 7.5/10 Value for money: 9/10 The food is solid, but I'd rate this more as a "I'm craving Mexican food and it's 10pm" spot or a "we're starving and just need to have a good chill time" spot. Everything is pretty affordable, including generous servings of guac. It's a super chill, order at the counter style place, and would be great for games or a casual hangout dinner. The staff was incredibly accommodating and kind. Don't come here for Michelin quality food, though.

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They have really amazing Latin food here like your fried fish tacos and I really like their fried…read morefish plate which I highly recommend. . The fish plate had a hold ride for me the fish also it comes with some side salad and a scoop of rice and two pieces of plantain and it was only under $15 which is very affordable. . My friends got the fried fish tacos and they loved it but they love the fried fish plate better because of how it was presented. . We also got some of their guacamole which was really good and everything here is very fresh and made to order. The Ambiance is casual nice and bright and cozy. The service is friendly and answer my questions when I had special requests. Thanks for reading and have a yelp-tastic day.

Man it pains me to leave this review. The food at Cholita Linda is actually 4 stars. But their…read moreability to get takeout and delivery orders correct is 0 stars. This evens them out to 2 stars. The last three times, they have messed up my order, twice through delivery and once through pickup. Love the Papito sandwich which is probably the most popular. It has great flavors w/ plantain s added to the sandwich to balance sweet & savory. The Peruvian sandwich is also a great take on a steak sandwich. They also have really tasty tacos, especially the pollo asada. But the real MVP is their salads. Great portions, fresh and well seasoned. Just if you're ordering pickup or delivery, don't get your hopes up. You'll likely get something different than what you ordered or have items completely missing. Would definitely recommend eating there in-person to enjoy the food you ordered.

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Michelin rates it a Bib Gourmand!!! Absolutely Deserving! The sign hanging above the kitchen…read more I rate it "a must for a taco!" This is a small little joint that does tacos well. A tight menu: several tacos, chips, beer, and probably other drinks (I was focused on the tacos). I bought five tacos based on recommendations from a couple of people in line. Also, I took a recommendation from the guy taking my order. ALL FIVE HIT THE MARK!!! Two of my tacos were vegetarian, WHAT? Yes, Vegetarian, AMAZING! WHAT THEY DID WITH BROCCOLI WAS UNREAL! ...and so yummy! ...the people working there were so cool, too!!! Bottom line - This is a must! Ya gotta check it out! @$5 per taco, THE TACOS ARE DELICIOUS! ...can't wait to go back!

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4.3(108 reviews)
2.1 mi•North Oakland
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Super fun little spot on the corner. Bright pink building. We ordered one chilaquiles verde. Huge…read moreplate, steaming hot, delicious!!!! Great value. Thank you!

La Esquinita has seriously become one of my favorite lunch spots because the food is AMAZING…read more Unfortunately, my issue is specifically with the two girls with black hair who are usually working the front register. Every single time I've come in and those two are working, the customer service has been disappointing. Neither of them ever seems welcoming. No "hi," no "welcome in," no smile, and sometimes barely even an acknowledgment that you're standing there waiting to order. When they do take your order, both come across short and irritated, almost like you're inconveniencing them by being there. Then you pay and there's usually no "thank you" or anything. The whole interaction gives off a "why are you here?" I'm not asking these girls to throw me a welcome party, but damn basic hospitality shouldn't be this difficult. When you're the first people customers interact with, your attitude represents the restaurant. At this point, the food has more warmth and personality than the two people standing at the register. And I want to make it clear that I'm specifically talking about my experiences with these two cashiers, because the food itself is DELICIOUS. Whoever is cooking in the back deserves their flowers. It's honestly unfortunate that such good food is being paired with front-counter service that repeatedly makes me reconsider coming back. Hopefully management addresses the issue because I genuinely enjoy eating here. Customers shouldn't feel like they're bothering the employees just for walking in and placing an order.

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