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Why do taco trucks at gas stations taste so good? Every item on the menu was cheaper than 2 gallons of gas, so relatively a good deal. I was especially a fan of the quesabirrias, which are having a moment right now. Quesabirrias: I'm actually glad that quesabirrias are getting so trendy that you can find them at random taco trucks now. Theirs was pretty standard with the stewed shredded beef, melty cheese and crispy double corn tortilla. And, of course, the yummy consommé for dipping. Probably my favorite item here. Though could have been crisped a little longer, since it got slightly limp after carrying it home. Pastor Quesadilla Super: Kinda looks like a burrito that's flattened and toasted a bit. Except no rice or beans, but loads of cheese and meat! Loved the crispy griddled texture against the melted cheese. The pastor didn't seem like it was roasted on a spit though. Seemed more like matchstick sized pork that was griddled up in spices along with a few pineapples. Similar taste, but not different texture and not as smoky. Carne Asada Burrito Super: Thick and filling. The carne asada was tasty, but there was so much rice it kinda got overshadowed. Though all the super ingredients helped flavor up that rice.
I came to get my car washed and saw the big line outside this big red taco truck parked in the parking lot. I ordered a 10 dollar loaded breakfast burrito. What a deal! I was not disappointed. Loaded with lots of fluffy, scrambled eggs, potato, avocado and bacon, (I got mine without sour cream, who needs that?) this steaming hot and flavorful breakfast burrito went down perfectly with their complementary green sauce. I'll be back to check out the tacos and quesadillas too. I highly recommend if you're in the area and hungry to stop by.
So thankful this truck is posted up the street from where I work. They always serve delicious burritos and quesadillas and tacos! They are also fair priced for the location in the city! They have good staff and their salsas are really good to go with all the food they offer! For the price I pay for a burrito here - they give a good size! & Whenever I order shrimp - they don't skimp! They give more than 5 shrimps in a burrito and they are large in size - cooked to perfection and juicy! I love the convenience the quickness and the yumminess along with kind smiles from the staff! I am for sure a solid regular of this truck and am glad they are posted close to my work! I walk the long block - even in the rain - cuz its worth it!
3.5 STARS I'm one of those jerks who judges the authenticity of a taqueria or taco truck by the meats they offer. If they offer offal like buche, tripes, cabeza, and/or lengua, they're legit in my eyes. I was on Yelp looking for new places to eat near the office when I found El Picacho under "Hot and New Businesses". When I saw that they had lengua on the menu, I did the *happy dance* in my chair. Finally, a new non tech bro eatery in the area! El Picacho is a taco truck that's located in the Tower Car Wash/Chevron Gas Station on Mission/Van Ness. They serve typical taco truck fare: tacos ($2.50), tortas ($9), burritos ($8.75-$9.75), quesadilla ($8.25-$9.50), and flautas ($12). With Taqueria Cazadores just steps away, El Pichacho was smart to price their items .50 to $1.50 less, though Cazadores gives you free chips. Cc's accepted via Square. **Meat choices: carne asada, pollo, pastor, carnitas, tinga, pescado, camaron, chorizo, lengua, and veggies. I noticed several "dine-in" reviews with pictures. Not sure if they posted it to the correct business page since this is a taco truck. I didn't see any tables or chairs for dine-in but there's several stools against the ledge of the taco truck. I ordered a Regular Lengua Burrito w/ no rice and avocado ($8.75 + 75 cents for avocado): http://bit.ly/2viWvLS. Let's start with the good: The tortilla was nicely grilled so it was warm and toasty, and there was a good ratio of beans and lengua. The pinto beans were tender but still had a good bite to them. They have a cute little salsa bar in one of the compartments of the truck. There's three salsas: chipotle (?), salsa verde, and a roasted tomatillo. The latter was my favorite (tangy and spicy). Now, the not so good: Very sadly, the lengua wasn't cooked long enough so it was chewy. Several chunks were of gristle that I had to spit out. In one half of the burrito, I was surprised to find a HUGE piece of gristle and fat, the size of doorstop. There was no line to order and I was the only one there so I wish they took more care in cutting the lengua. I was also surprised to find shredded iceberg lettuce in the burrito - maybe it was by mistake? The family who run the truck are very nice and I'm glad to have another option near work but I have to round down because the lengua was just poorly cooked and cut. I'll revisit in a couple of weeks and hopefully I can post a 5 star update!
This place is delicious! I use to go to the food truck across the street from this one and they always mess up my order and the workers there are never friendly. At this place, the workers ALWAYS has a smile on their face. They listen to what you order so your order is always correct. When they call you from the passenger seat to give you your food, they always give it to you while smiling. A smile goes a long way. I feel welcomed here every time I come here. I ordered a couple things from here, but my favorite is the tacos! I even come here when it's not taco Tuesday and pay full price for the tacos which is totally worth it! I always get 4 tacos. 2 chicken tacos for sure, the other two I tend to mix it up. I would carnitas one day, carne asada the next time I go, or something else. Never fails! But just to warn you, I don't usually like spicy, but the sauce they put on the tacos are super spicy!! So I have to ask for no hot sauce. The tacos are marinated very well. The onions and cilantro are always fresh. The combinations from the corn tortilla, the marinated meat, the onions, and the cilantro is absolutely fabulous! I also ordered a super chicken quesadilla, which had plenty of chicken. Also, their super burritos are very packed with ingredients. If you are very hungry, this place will fill you up! If you are not that hungry, you will be able to make 2 meals out of your food! Let me stop writing so I can show you these goodies!
This place is great with so many great food options on mission especially Mexican food. Came here on lunch and there was no line. Friendly people with great food. Ordered a asada super burrito and one asada taco. Both the burrito and taco were very flavorful. I got the burrito extra crispy . A must try when you're on mission street. read more
5 months ago
¡Hoy ordené unas Quesabirrias y me encantaron! (Mi orden para llevar) Bien cocidos, muy llenitos de carne, estaban super servidos!! La atención fue rápida; la señorita de la caja muy amable. Tienen una pequeña estación de salsa verde y roja y, puedes servirte pepino. La salsa verde la recomiendo. Deliciosa. Aunque sea un food truck tienen espacio para comer al aire libre, están bien ubicados. Igual están ubicados en una estación de servicio y puedes comprar dulces, chips en caso de que quieras un postre, o sencillamente acompañar tu comida. No coloco 5 estrellas porque el consomé no fue mi top, puede estar mejor. Sin embargo recomiendo la locación, me gustó mi comida. Claro que regreso. read more
I stopped by this Mexican taco truck because I was seriously craving some quesabirrias like "I need them NOW" craving and let me tell you, I was NOT ready for what they served me. The staff greeted me with the friendliest energy, super welcoming and the prices were honestly very reasonable considering how many options they have. Their menu actually surprised me, a lot more choices than your average taco truck. I came in expecting some mid quesabirrias. But LORD! When that plate hit the table I swear I heard the angels singing. The smell alone had me thinking, "Okayyyy, maybe these are legit." Then I saw the SIZE these were not little baby tacos, these were big, cheesy and juicy. The meat was insanely tender, super juicy, and packed with flavor. You can tell they take their time with their birria. The tortilla had that perfect crisp with melted cheese hugging everything together. The onions and cilantro super fresh. Every bite was fire. They also have limited seating, but honestly kudos to them it works and it doesn't take away from the experience at all. These might seriously be some of the best quesabirrias I've ever had, no joke. If you're craving authentic, flavorful Mexican food, this spot is 100% worth checking out. I'm definitely coming back! read more
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Why do taco trucks at gas stations taste so good? Every item on the menu was cheaper than 2 gallons of gas, so relatively a good deal. I was especially a fan of the quesabirrias, which are having a moment right now. Quesabirrias: I'm actually glad that quesabirrias are getting so trendy that you can find them at random taco trucks now. Theirs was pretty standard with the stewed shredded beef, melty cheese and crispy double corn tortilla. And, of course, the yummy consommé for dipping. Probably my favorite item here. Though could have been crisped a little longer, since it got slightly limp after carrying it home. Pastor Quesadilla Super: Kinda looks like a burrito that's flattened and toasted a bit. Except no rice or beans, but loads of cheese and meat! Loved the crispy griddled texture against the melted cheese. The pastor didn't seem like it was roasted on a spit though. Seemed more like matchstick sized pork that was griddled up in spices along with a few pineapples. Similar taste, but not different texture and not as smoky. Carne Asada Burrito Super: Thick and filling. The carne asada was tasty, but there was so much rice it kinda got overshadowed. Though all the super ingredients helped flavor up that rice. read more
2 years ago
I came to get my car washed and saw the big line outside this big red taco truck parked in the parking lot. I ordered a 10 dollar loaded breakfast burrito. What a deal! I was not disappointed. Loaded with lots of fluffy, scrambled eggs, potato, avocado and bacon, (I got mine without sour cream, who needs that?) this steaming hot and flavorful breakfast burrito went down perfectly with their complementary green sauce. I'll be back to check out the tacos and quesadillas too. I highly recommend if you're in the area and hungry to stop by. read more
So thankful this truck is posted up the street from where I work. They always serve delicious burritos and quesadillas and tacos! They are also fair priced for the location in the city! They have good staff and their salsas are really good to go with all the food they offer! For the price I pay for a burrito here - they give a good size! & Whenever I order shrimp - they don't skimp! They give more than 5 shrimps in a burrito and they are large in size - cooked to perfection and juicy! I love the convenience the quickness and the yumminess along with kind smiles from the staff! I am for sure a solid regular of this truck and am glad they are posted close to my work! I walk the long block - even in the rain - cuz its worth it! read more
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Parking sucks, but the food is worth the hassle. Staff is efficient and friendly but the car wash next door is a little loud. Double park, grab your food, worth the trip. read more
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3.5 STARS I'm one of those jerks who judges the authenticity of a taqueria or taco truck by the meats they offer. If they offer offal like buche, tripes, cabeza, and/or lengua, they're legit in my eyes. I was on Yelp looking for new places to eat near the office when I found El Picacho under "Hot and New Businesses". When I saw that they had lengua on the menu, I did the *happy dance* in my chair. Finally, a new non tech bro eatery in the area! El Picacho is a taco truck that's located in the Tower Car Wash/Chevron Gas Station on Mission/Van Ness. They serve typical taco truck fare: tacos ($2.50), tortas ($9), burritos ($8.75-$9.75), quesadilla ($8.25-$9.50), and flautas ($12). With Taqueria Cazadores just steps away, El Pichacho was smart to price their items .50 to $1.50 less, though Cazadores gives you free chips. Cc's accepted via Square. **Meat choices: carne asada, pollo, pastor, carnitas, tinga, pescado, camaron, chorizo, lengua, and veggies. I noticed several "dine-in" reviews with pictures. Not sure if they posted it to the correct business page since this is a taco truck. I didn't see any tables or chairs for dine-in but there's several stools against the ledge of the taco truck. I ordered a Regular Lengua Burrito w/ no rice and avocado ($8.75 + 75 cents for avocado): http://bit.ly/2viWvLS. Let's start with the good: The tortilla was nicely grilled so it was warm and toasty, and there was a good ratio of beans and lengua. The pinto beans were tender but still had a good bite to them. They have a cute little salsa bar in one of the compartments of the truck. There's three salsas: chipotle (?), salsa verde, and a roasted tomatillo. The latter was my favorite (tangy and spicy). Now, the not so good: Very sadly, the lengua wasn't cooked long enough so it was chewy. Several chunks were of gristle that I had to spit out. In one half of the burrito, I was surprised to find a HUGE piece of gristle and fat, the size of doorstop. There was no line to order and I was the only one there so I wish they took more care in cutting the lengua. I was also surprised to find shredded iceberg lettuce in the burrito - maybe it was by mistake? The family who run the truck are very nice and I'm glad to have another option near work but I have to round down because the lengua was just poorly cooked and cut. I'll revisit in a couple of weeks and hopefully I can post a 5 star update! read more
7 years ago
This place is delicious! I use to go to the food truck across the street from this one and they always mess up my order and the workers there are never friendly. At this place, the workers ALWAYS has a smile on their face. They listen to what you order so your order is always correct. When they call you from the passenger seat to give you your food, they always give it to you while smiling. A smile goes a long way. I feel welcomed here every time I come here. I ordered a couple things from here, but my favorite is the tacos! I even come here when it's not taco Tuesday and pay full price for the tacos which is totally worth it! I always get 4 tacos. 2 chicken tacos for sure, the other two I tend to mix it up. I would carnitas one day, carne asada the next time I go, or something else. Never fails! But just to warn you, I don't usually like spicy, but the sauce they put on the tacos are super spicy!! So I have to ask for no hot sauce. The tacos are marinated very well. The onions and cilantro are always fresh. The combinations from the corn tortilla, the marinated meat, the onions, and the cilantro is absolutely fabulous! I also ordered a super chicken quesadilla, which had plenty of chicken. Also, their super burritos are very packed with ingredients. If you are very hungry, this place will fill you up! If you are not that hungry, you will be able to make 2 meals out of your food! Let me stop writing so I can show you these goodies! read more
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Delicious fresh food served with a smile. Standard Mexican taco truck menu, with plentiful portions--and generous with the fancy ingredients, not just rice and beans--at a good price. The ingredients taste fresh and they take care of those little details--like lightly grilling the tortillas in the burritos--that make the difference. I recommend the super burrito with steak or chicken. read more
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This just blew my mind. When they have the special of the day tostada de ceviche you must order. It was insanely good!! Perfect!! Also the taco tinga with shredded chicken in chipotle sauce and green salsa was the best chicken taco I've ever had. LOVED! read more
6 years ago
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Such a great meal! We had a carne asado torta and marinated meat tacos. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. read more
9 years ago
Super yummy tortas and tacos. I had an asada torta and it was delicious the bread was so fresh and soft, with fresh ingredients. Salsa was bomb too read more
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