Heard very good things about this Mexican food truck, and it sure didn't disappoint. I heard the tacos were good, but I opted for a carne asada burrito which was amazing and very filling. I got 2 kinds of green salsas, one was "spicy" and the other was mild. The truck is located in the back of the shell gas station (under construction when I was there). The workers were super friendly. read more

El Rey de Barbacoa - Shell gas station (its located behind the construction) - Mexican Near Me - Fresno, California

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No fancy meats, just the standard asada, pastor, carnitas and chicken. So I opt for the asada. One sauce per 2 tacos. Red or Green. So I go for red usually for the spice. The salsa had a good spice to it, usually a lot of reds aren't spicy at all. Service was fast because it isn't that busy. It's near the Fresno airport so it's convenient if you want a bite before or after flights. read more

El Rey de Barbacoa - Carne Asada Taco - Mexican Near Me - Fresno, California

Poor ass customer service made my tacos wrong then refused to remake the food I paid for then tried to scam me saying I didn't get charged for five tacos and the tacos are three $ a piece I got one 12$ burrito and five tacos my total came out to 27.07$ so let's do the math 12$+3$+3$+3$+3$+3$ is that not come out to 27 but he argued with me and wanted to be smart like I won't slap tf out him for actin tuff in a taco truck tellin me my order being wrong is a me problem if I was you I wouldn't even waste my money on this sorry ass taco truck what Mexican puts cabbage on tacos!!!!!!!!!! Fucking disgusting maken tacos look bad. read more

Located on the corner of McKinley and Clinton at the Shell gas station. My husband and I stopped by to try. My husband was the one who ordered. No prices posted on their menu. We ordered 3 tacos (pastor and asada) and one asada sopes all totaling to a pricey $18. Waited about 15-20mins. First off the food was actually pretty good. The sopes was huge and loaded almost covered the whole plate with so much flavor. The tacos were also very good the meat was seasoned well. Came with 3 salsas all pretty spicy the red sauce and guac was good the green salsa tasted like it was old/spoiled. Our only complaint was the service. The man with glasses taking the orders doesn't have the best customer service skill which makes the visit unappetizing. After my husband ordered and paid the guy was giving him a hard time with his change. My husband asked for his change and the guy said he will give it later. Which make NO SENSE when the transaction already happened how is it so difficult to give the change right after. There were other diners there and he didn't give them a hard time. My husband asked if the guy did that to them and they all said no he gave them their change right way. While waiting for our food my husband asked again and the guy said that he told him he'll give it later. The man gave no explanation as to why he couldn't give $2 worth of change right away. We were definitely a bit annoyed. He eventually gave it up there was no reason for that kind of attitude a simple explanation would be nice too since he had not problem giving other their change at the appropriate time. Overall the food was without a doubt good but because of our interaction with this guys we probably won't be coming back. read more

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This place is pretty solid for a quick bite close to the hotels. Chicken burrito $11 plus al pastor taco $3. The burrito was pretty huge and would have been more than filling on its own. Ask for a side of grilled onions and peppers. read more

El Rey de Barbacoa - Mexican Near Me - Fresno, California

Food - was tasteless so I wouldn't dub thee as thy Rey. Rey pending is more like it due to the potential. They've got all the ingredients and it smells nice but never hit the palette which for me says add more please. Service was what you'd expect from a truck. Greet, take order, serve, and move on. There was seating so kudos for preparing for a crowd. They are in a good spot so it is expected to have a few stopping and sitting awhile as long as weather permits it. No covering. read more

Decepcionado completamente me dejé llevar por el nombre y sinceramente es una vergüenza. La carne tiene buena textura pero huele demasiado, pedí 2 tacos a mano y el menú decía $3.50 con tortillas a mano por taco pero me cobraron $13.67 pero bueno tenía hambre y no pregunté por que me ganó el hambre. Sinceramente no vale la pena el servicio es de lo peor parece que están enojados cuando te atienden read more

They have the best service and they never fail. I finally found tacos that my whole family likes .

I've been here several times. The first I watched the young lady take money then start helping to cook without washing her hands. We left. We were in line. Second time I asked for burrito w no beans. I Drove home and there was beans. Tried it a 3rd time. It's on my way home. Again burrito w no beans add sour cream. No beans but they put cheese not sour cream. It's pricey too. read more

This truck is awesome! The tacos were great, the service was really friendly, I can't wait to try more items on the menu! read more

El Rey de Barbacoa - Asada tacos with handmade tortillas - Mexican Near Me - Fresno, California

Prices seemed fair. Lacked prices on the menus display on the taco stand. We paid $3 for a asada taco & $6 for a good size cheese quesadilla. Kids got filled off quesadillas. Tacos were a ok size, but where a little on the greasy side from the Manteca they probably use. Salsa & napkins where included in the bag. read more

El Rey de Barbacoa - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Fresno, California

The meat (asada) was pretty dry. The tortillas are good though hecho a Mano (by hand). Pricey for a taco too when other taco trucks around area are cheaper. read more

The barbacoa and carnitas were my favorite. The pastor was okay, but not great. The barbacoa came on a home made tortilla and a whole lot of meat. Both red and green salsas were good. Would definitely come back. read more

Worth stopping for and best food I ate in Fresno. Real Barbacoa on weekends, served in xtra large hand made tortillas. Had a nice smokey flavor and hint of game. Quesadilla was huge and filled with tender chicken and gooey cheese. Also had the regular tacos, al pastor and carnitas. read more

Horrible customer service. I called ahead for my food to be done but the time I git there as I would have been on my lunch break. Upon arrival I told the kid I was there for a pick up. He was writing it down and I asked if it was ready he said no. I told him I called it in like 20 minutes ago. He said ya and yu took too much time to come get it. I told him that's why I called it in. He was very rude. Now I had to drive somewhere else further down the road waste more time. read more

this place in not very good place to eat. the meat taste like its 3 days old. the ownwe owner is very rude and is at the shell gas station.i got sick after eating there.....country fare cafe is 1.8 miles from there a real place to eat...... not a taco truck.country fare cafe is 1.8 miles from there on belmont and you get 2 giand tacos and a tamale rice and beans for 10.50 not like the taco mini taco for 3.50 read more

Such a great variety of tacos, their Al Pastor and Pollo is so good. Also their drinks are fire!

I stopped by to get a burrito omw to work today I told the young kid they have taking peoples orders I want an asada burrito with light beans light rice only NOTHING ELSE he then asks me you don't want veggies or anything else in it I said no I took a bite out of my burrito it had onions cabbage avocado and sour cream in it im allergic to avocado don't eat here they can't follow simple orders read more

Barbacoa, Carne Asada, Birria, Pastor, Pollo, Carnitas, Lengua! Tacos or burritos! Legit!

Food is delicious, good flavor, tried the Barbacoa and have no complaint, my only pet peeve is that the guy charging is a Dick with a capital D, I asked him for a barbacoa taco and he said it's 6 bucks, I asked him how big they were the tacos to figure how many I was going to ask for after I tried it and he answered "normal" with home made tortillas, don't expect a pizza for that price. Then I paid and was eating my taco and the tortilla ripped so I asked him for a fork and he didn't have one and gave me a spoon. I finished and ordered two more tacos and went to buy a water because he didn't have any, came back and got my other tacos and started eating them and the tortilla ripped again so I asked him for another spoon and he got upset, he said where's the one I gave you? Expected I guess for me to put the spoon in my pocket or something like that, he gave me a spoon but was complaining that there is no spoons for tacos. Just an a$$hole attitude, never again even if the food is good. Oh I also asked him for a receipt for business purposes and tried to tell him why he completely talked over saying yeah whatever bla bla bla As a new customer I think he should be more respectful read more

Stopped two days in a row. Carnitas tacos one day and pastor the next. Great flavor and well prepared.

I've been looking for my go-to taco stand in Fresno for years. Most places have come short for one reason or another. This place is so delicious you should definitely give it a try. The food truck is a hidden gem right outside the Shell gas station on the NW corner of Peach/McKinley. Their burritos, tortas, and quesadillas are huge. You have the option of choosing handmade tortilla tacos (best eaten warm). Tonight the protein choices were asada, al pastor, carnitas, and chicken. Caution, their tacos come with "chiles toreados" and spicy onions so be sure to request your tacos without them if you don't like spicy food. Unlike many taco stands, I didn't find their food to be heavy on grease and we observed good hygiene practices. The food was so delicious I forgot to take pictures. They had a good amount of foot traffic, you've gotta try this place. read more