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El Taco Loco

3.1 (185 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican, Food Trucks
Open • 5:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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It was an alright torta.
Camille B.

I used to come here a few years ago and I remember it being a good afrordable late night spot. Recently we needed food kinda late in the area, so we gave it a shot. I expected things to be a little bit more expensive with inflation, but things were about double. I figured that was fine with me if the food is delicious and portions are good at least, but then we got our food and portions were not really changed at all. I ordered an asada torta for $12. It was really light on the meat and heavy lettuce. I just think for $12 at that point its more expensive than a sandwich from most businesses in the area and smaller. It was decent but nothing memorable about it. I think in a pinch, this spot is ok, but I wouldn't be a repeat customer unless I had no other options at this point.

Ridiculous with very minimal veggies

So currently they're charging $20 for a vegetarian burrito. I think they're putting gold in there . $14 for a burrito. $3 dollar for a side of sauce and $3 for a side onions. This is ridiculous. And all they put in there is rice and beans and lettuce and sour cream. This is ridiculous. They make the food with no passion or love. The customers service horrible. It's. A new person everyone you go there. And their always moody and pissed of

Very disappointed, taco loco has let me down for the last time. A radish was bigger than the 1 slice of avocado seen here.

Taco loco has let me down for the last time. 1 thin slice of tomato, the bite of bone fragments in the meat. A few negative stars would be the best rating I'd give it. If u can find a better torta taco place go there avoid taco loco. Over priced and greasy old tasting food. The app is telling me to add a review of a star but really it's negative stars .!!!!!

The best tacos de tripa

Food is great. The service is great as well. The ambience is really nice.... Dona Irama is so sweet and nice 10/10 she deserves a raise

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Yaji B.

The food is always amazing! I always have myself an Asada burrito and Asada sope!!! The meat is well seasoned and soft! The red salsa is yummy and perfect on the food. 10/10

Not what they used to be
Jacob G.

First off wanted to say anybody looking to come to this taco truck needs to know all of their menu items prices increased by at least $2 so if they're thinking they're going to get a $7 plate of nachos look out it's $9. Second the customer service here has never been good and it hasn't changed the heavy-set guy who takes my order every time has an attitude and has a look on his face like he doesn't want to do his job. When I asked him to put the extra meat I was trying to get on my nacho plate on the side he said that's not possible. Reason I asked is because I never get extra meat when I pay for it forcing me to have to order a taco to make sure that I get my extra meat instead of buying extra meat. Third the nachos here used to be stacked to the top of the rim which is why I used to say these are the best nachos in town. The nachos you see here in this picture arent filled the way they used to be. For almost $10 a plate I expect them to be filled to the top every time. Food tasted the same which is why I gave you all 3 stars but please fix these issues. Just because fluffy put you on his show shouldn't give you giant heads

Inside of asada burrito.  Bomb!
Bryan D.

This is my favorite taco truck in Bakersfield. I consider it the original (O.G.) Bakersfield taco truck. Over the years, taco trucks have popped up everywhere. This one is still the best in town in my opinion. They also have a building restaurant at a different location. I think the truck's food is fresher and better. I usually get the asada burrito with everything. The tacos here are really good too. The quality of the asada is consistently good. No nasty fat or gristle in the meat and the flavor is great. This is a huge problem that I encounter with other taco places/trucks. The other ingredients (rice, beans) also taste fresh. The area where this truck is located has gotten worse over the years due to the high volume of homeless people and the nearby seedy motel. I just get my food to go and get out of there quickly. As of today's date 05-23-19, the price of an asada burrito is $8.32. Thats with tax and everything. Considering how good the burrito tastes, I would say that is a fair price. Can you find a cheaper or bigger burrito at another truck? Sure, but I bet it won't be as good. I really like the radish slices, roasted chili pepper, lemon slice, green onion, and salsa cup that comes with each burrito. (See my photo). I like to squeeze a little lemon and salsa into each bite. Mmmmmmm! So good! Then I bite the pepper, radish, and green onion throughout. A couple of times, they didn't give me a chili pepper or lemon or something. If I don't notice until I get home, I get real bummed cause I gotta have it all to really enjoy it. So don't forget that stuff if you are listening El Taco Loco employees! Also, they don't put napkins in your bag so you got to remember to grab them from the dispenser by the window. Other than that, this place is awesome!p

Tacos , asada , cilantro, onion, radish, tortilla, super spicy red sauce.

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2 years ago

It was fast and it was clean but the food is OK. Not worth the price my mom can make better tacos at home. Very over priced 4.50 for avocado

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I ordered 40 tacos an hour early and they were finished cooking when I arrived. Came with all the fixings.

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2 years ago

It's one of the best places in Bakersfield to eat and fast service friendly very clean is the best

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4 years ago

Nice new truck, good food. Close to my house. I will be here soon again when I'm hungry at 1am. Haha

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