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    El Picacho

    4.4 (48 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Food Trucks
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    Loud
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Lots of meat choices
    Adam B.

    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.

    Breakfast burrito chow down while waiting for my car to be detailed.
    Alexander G.

    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.

    Monica M.

    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!

    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.

    Regular Lengua Burrito, no rice | $8.75 + 75 cents for avocado
    Cherylynn N.

    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!

    In love!

    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!

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    Great food ... great service. Ask them if they have a special that day, the portions are great and inexpensive.

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