This place is delicious!! But I messed up... I got 3 tacos thinking it was going to satiate me but I wish I had 8 more to enjoy

food is typically good. customer service is straight ass. Been eating here for years and it's just getting worse. walk up and they sit on their phone texting, forget to make your order so you wait way longer than they tell you. Used to love this place but it's slowly becoming a joke. Also beware, they will give you the wrong order. My name is Ryan and they try to give me shit like "Ricky" or "Ron" read more

Coming from California, our taco/Mexican food standards are pretty darn high so 3/5 stars is not bad. We are staying right down the street for the next month and would go back in a heart beat. We wanted to try a little bit of our go-to meat selections so we shared a Big Barbacoa Burrito and three different tacos (asada, pastor and carnitas.) The barbacoa and carnitas were both deliciously seasoned and tender. The burritos are served up a bit different than we are used to, with lettuce cheese and sour cream. It reminded me of a better executed combo burrito from Taco Bell. Paired with both their mild tomatillo salsa and spicy salsa, it was great. The pastor wasn't like any other pastor we have had, but it was enjoyable. I wouldn't order it again but like I said, it was decent. The same goes for the asada. All in all, a pretty little solid taco truck in Lansing. Next time, breakfast burritos and sopes will be where it's at. Also worth mentioning, our little truly enjoyed their side of rice. *chefs kiss* read more

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I ordered chicken nachos and steak taco dinner. The nachos where swimming in canned cheese sauce and soupy refried beans. The taco dinner and whole onion slices all over it plus chopped onions. Oh and soupy refried beans as well. I called to complain and the person that answered the phone said ...Well that's how it is... Like are you so serious. We won't be returning to El Oasis. So disappointed in the food and service. read more

El Oasis - Mexican Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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I didn't have a chance to get pictures because we were grabbing a quick bite to eat while moving my daughter into her dorm at State. There were a ton of recommendations to come check this out, but we had no idea it was a food truck. The word of mouth did not lie. Food was fantastic. Place was hopping at lunch and the staff is no joke. They are moving people quickly and food is fresh! It's very authentic, and was giving me vibes from when I went to Mexico. A ton of protein choices! We had a wide variety of tacos and all were delicious, with those fresh authentic shells. There are places to sit and they have made a little oasis of the area. I'd highly recommend going, and next time I'll get some pics before I eat! read more

Food was great, I got the taco dinner, the setting was nice they have a table swing to eat at. the people were nice, read more

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Very stingy on meat. They overfill their burritos with rice and a very small amount of meat. Rip off. Not coming back. read more

El Oasis - Rice burrito lol - Mexican Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

As someone who grew up in southern California, there is no better mexican spot in all of Michigan. When I feel homesick, this is where I go! Me and my friends eat here frequently, the food is AMAZING. The staff is friendly, the orders are prepared quickly, and there's nothing like sitting on the benches eating some good food on a nice summer day. Cute location, Fantastic food, and great service. We love El Oasis. read more

I've gotten El Oasis 20+ times, and it's consistently excellent. Whenever I want fast Mexican food, I go there instead of Taco Bell, and it's always so much better and a better value. El Oasis especially needs our support now with the construction on Michigan. You can get there by taking a right on Francis off Saginaw. Today, I got the asada big burrito. It hit the spot. Plenty of fresh ingredients evenly disbursed. I also love their breakfast burrito, tortas, and sopes. The food is always ready in 10 to 15 minutes. Get some! read more

El Oasis - Insides of asada big burrito - Mexican Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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So good! Have not been in Lansing area for awhile. We got tacos, burriots and enchiladas. We all went "This has gotten even better than we remember." Inexpensive, friendly, delicious. Six stars! read more

Love this truck. Everything I have tried is great. Only problem is other people know this and the line can be long. Worth it.

I hate when I order tamales and you guys don't specify which kind you have, or don't ask for clarification. I don't like the banana leaf, I only ever want the corn husk. on doordash you have only photos of the corn husk version, and yet I didn't get the corn husk ones. read more

THIS PLACW IS THE REAL DEAL! So fresh and delicious. And very affordable. Food truck with several outdoor picnic tables for dining on site. Friendly service. Wide range of menu options from tamales to tostadas to burritos and many sides. I got the taco dinner special for $9.99, 3 shredded beef tacos (your choice of meat) with a side of rice and beans. The tacos were perfectly balanced with meat and accoutrements. Each taco in two soft corn tortillas. Rice and beans light and fresh - tasted great. I would return without a doubt and try other options they have to offer, not because I didn't love the tacos, but because after my first experience - I'd have to guess that everything on their menu is delicious! read more

I came here for just tamales but left with more. It was actually really good; definitely found my new favorite Mexican food spot. It really reminded me of home cooking. Their horchata is absolutely amazing. Enchiladas were great as well. read more

Great value! Favorite place(s) to get authentic Mexican in Lansing. Highly recommend! read more

Highlights of this trip: - excellent beans and rice - cheap price for taco's Came to El Oasis because my nephew wanted to get some Mexican food. We pulled up, parked, waited in line and went with the following items. - Dinner Special (3 tacos with Carintas, rice and beans) - Tostadas with Pastor - Chips and Salsa - Pork Tamales - Torta I was told taco's were small, so I ended up ordering more then usual. Here's what I thought based upon my first experience. - Chips were good, salsa needed some more seasoning; could have used more Lemon and salt. - Pork Tamales - good, lot better then other joints, recommend. - Torta - my nephew had it, he said it was good. I'll have to try it next time. - Tostadas - it was decent, was disappointed because the el pastor(pork) was dried out so the overall dish was just decent. - Dinner Special - 3 tacos, rice and beans, the rice and beans were excellent, a lot better then lot of other Mexican joints that I've tried. Two prices - lower price for the regular meats, upcharge for special meats. I got all my 3 tacos with carnita. While the meat was perfectly cooked, and moist, it lacked seasoning and was on the bland side of the taste aisle. Highlight of this visit had to be the beans and rice, they were excellent, a lot better then a lot of other Mexican joints. While Carnita was good, it lacked flavors and el pastor was dried out. I'm hoping this was just one off day and I'll have a different experience on my next visit. Expect to wait. Was told it'd be 10 minutes to get our food, but honestly with just one person preparing one order at a time, it took 30 minutes to get our food and 10 minutes to consume it. Order at the window, wait, pay when you pick up the food. read more

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El Oasis is a national treasure. Bomb food when I was a student years ago. Bomb food when I visited recently. Service is great. Outdoor seating area is great. read more

Excellent food, great prices, AND they offer vegetarian options (not important for me, per se, but really nice when I am craving tacos when I am hanging out with my vegetarian friends.) They offer three different salsas. The spicy green is my favorite. The crew at this restaurant have been always been awesome, but especially during the pandemic. They make getting safe, affordable, delicious take-out possible during a PANDEMIC so be sure to tip them well - it's the Yelpy thing to do! read more

Finally a real mexican taco truck in Michigan! I will drive the 50 minutes for this burrito indefinitely.

Food is disappointing. it is not authentic Mexican food. More Taco Bell than authentic Mexican. The salsas are disappointing. If a "Mexican" food place has a "Mild" sauce, RUN! Service was good, food was not! read more

The food is decent enough, but the best part is the cute little seating area next to their food truck. They've got some flowers and water features which produce a pleasant dining experience. However, it's disappointing to see so much plastic bags, plastic silverware, and styrofoam containers get used for a few minutes and then thrown in the trash. They should really consider more sustainable practices. read more

Too many customers makes the burrito bland, thin,devoid of taste, it might br time for them to reassess content, amount, and quality , old pal you have changed read more

Finally got to try El Oasis and it was great! I tried the three taco dinner with chicken, rice, and beans. I also got a steak taco and a beef tongue taco. All of the tacos were served with two tortillas and the chicken ones came with lettuce, tomato, and cheese. The steak and beef tongue tacos were topped with diced onions and cilantro. I tried both the mild salsa verde and the red hot salsa and I wish they offered something in the middle. The mild had good flavor but was too mild, and the hot was a bit too hot for me. The beans were thin but tasty, and the rice was the right consistency and not at all dry. I also liked the vegetables mixed into the rice for some extra texture and flavor. I love food trucks and this one is a staple in the community for a reason! Looking forward to trying their quesadillas and burritos in the future! read more

El Oasis - Top: Steak taco Bottom: Beef tongue taco - Mexican Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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I just really love this place. Quick. Good flavor and quantity. The chips have a homemade feel to them; I just wish they would give out more per order, we usually just end up ordering 2 portions. Guac is tasty, our kids love it. The red salsa is definitely spicy, but also tasty; Recommend mixing the red and green salsas together. read more

The staff was incredibly kind, and there was nothing wrong with the food we received. My friend and I ordered the veggie oasis burrito, and the other ordered a big burrito with carnitas. We were super hungry, and the size of the burrito definitely satisfied our hunger. The salsa verde was delicious. The food was a lot more expensive in total than expected, but for a small food truck business, that's alright. I also was not a huge fan of the breaded poblano. It didn't have a lot of flavor. I know I ordered the vegetarian burrito but I expected more flavor overall to come through. A little disappointed but I would come back again to try something else. read more

This is the best Mexican food and my personal favorite in all of Lansing. I always get the Veggie Oasis burrito and I always get the red hot sauce that has a very spicy kick, but hurts so good. The outdoor setting in a food truck in Michigan Avenue on a sunny day is an unforgettable vibe. It usually takes about 5 to 15 minutes to get food ordered, but highly worth it if you're in Lansing. read more

Amazing atmosphere with lots of outdoor seating under shades and surrounded by flowers and water features! It does feel like an Oasis. Food was very good - we had the tacos with asada and carnitas. Both were good, but I highly recommend the carnitas above all! read more

The vegetarian tostada is so good! I also love the Mexican style tacos. I'm not a huge fan of the sopes, but that's just a preference since I don't like such a thick corn base. There are three sauces/salsas, Tomatillo, spicy red and spicy green. I love them all, but the spicy green is the real stand out. Quick, friendly service and great food! read more

I LOVE El Oasis. We've received delivery many times and have never been disappointed but finally decided to get out and visit. It is certainly an "oasis" on Michigan Ave. The truck has a nice tarp to provide shade, a couple of tables to eat at or sit to wait- lots of nice flowers and a cute fountain and music. The people are very kind and very quick to serve. The breakfast burrito is my very favorite, but the tamales are amazing as well. What a lovely place to enjoy a late Sunday lunch- with a burrito and a cold coke. read more

El Oasis - Mexican Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

El Oasis has some of the best Mexican food in the Lansing area and is certainly my first choice, but they need to work on their hours as its always a risk driving to them as you never know if they are going to be open or not. I have tried to call them but they never seem to answer even if they are open. read more

Good, simple, delicious food. Great outdoor atmosphere. Love that it's quick and easy to order. read more

Yes, we are in the middle of a pandemic, but the ability to have some truly great Mexican food is awesome. Thanks to the owners and crew of El Oasis for taking care of us all during this crisis! read more

El Oasis - Mexican Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

We've been El Oasis customers for years, but have ordered from them for the last time. The delivery was a mess that arrived two hours early, we were promised they would return with our correct order on time, then everything descended into hours on the phone when no food arrived, the charges will still on our card, and customer service was a woman named Grace who constantly interrupted us, and would put us on hold for up to 10 minutes without telling us. There would just be nobody there all of a sudden. I know this is more the fault of Delivery.com, but since this is the only way to get have El Oasis delivered we'll eat elsewhere and spare ourselves the insults. read more

Without a doubt the greatest taco truck to ever do it. If I was on death row and needed a last meal this is what I'm getting, more specifically the steak tacos. read more

Delicious. Affordable. Fast. Friendly. What more do I need to say? Just go get some food. You won't regret it. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE El Oasis. The food is very authentic and offers great substitutions for anyone wanting vegetarian food. The beans do not contain lard so for all my vegetarian and Halal food craving friends, this is your place. I visited this location more than 10+ times. Funny to think that during my first-time visit, I looked at the menu and got chips and salsa only. Sadly, they do not make the no-meat options very clear so it is saddening for folks like me during the first visit. I eventually got the courage to ask about vegetarian options and since then have been experimenting with different things on the menu. Apparently, if you get no-meat sopes, you can get rice on them??? Learning new things during each visit. The only downside is the price. For the price you pay, you don't get enough food. (Which is why I gave a 4-star review instead of a 5.) Given that, maybe go for lunch instead of dinner so it's lighter on your wallet. They also deliver through different delivery services, but it's VERY expensive. (Close to 6 dollars just for delivery! For my non-Michigan readers, this is a lot considering I have lived in many parts of Michigan and have seen my share of delivery costs.) read more

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If you live in the Lansing area you know El O, and if you don't then you should. Superb mexican food for extremely reasonable prices. They're always pretty speedy with orders and they have such a nice little spot on Michigan Ave. It's one of my go to spots hands down. read more

Best food truck in town. Consistently great food every visit. Their menu has authentic choices as well as American choices and their service is great too. read more

The best tacos/Mexican food in Lansing. Lansing has a glut of BBQ places but not that much Mexican cuisine. Of the limited choices I found the El Oasis taco truck to be the tastiest in the area. The tacos were better than I expected and they were 'classically' dressed simply with cilantro and onions. They are also were quite cheap -- about $2 per taco. I ordered 3 but I wanted more, so I would recommend getting 4-5 or getting 3 and a side dish. My favorite tacos were the Barbacoa and Carnitas. The only downside is that if it's crowded, it can take awhile. Which is less than optimal since it's outdoors in Michigan with no coverings and picnic tables. For instance, I was in line at 1:20 but didn't get my food until 2pm. Despite the wait though these were the best tacos in the Lansing area and I definitely recommend it! I'm assuming the wait was just an anomaly. read more

Best good truck in the capital region. Try to go there once a week. The tacos are competitive with the tacos I get in the southwest US or California. Love this place lots. read more