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    El Taco Loco

    4.0 (9 reviews)
    InexpensiveFood Trucks, Mexican

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    Adam P.

    Wow. I have driven by this place a few times and after the other taco truck I was headed to was closed I decided to finally check them out. I'm glad I did. It was a bit after 11pm on a Saturday night (I asked, and the truck is in this same location in the parking lot of the Fast Car Title and Payday Loans shop every Wednesday - Sunday, although I didn't catch the specific hours) and although it looked like they were closing down, they were super friendly and told me what they had left. According to their menu, they have a lot of different things on offer here. Tortas, tacos, Asada fries, Burritos, Quesadillas, Gorditas, Nachos, Taquitos and rotating specials. The meats they offer are Asada, Pastor, Lengua, Cabeza, Barbacoa, Birria, Pollo and Chorizo. I came for tacos, so that's what I got. I ordered four tacos, each with different kinds of meat, "con todo" (with everything). When they asked if I wanted mild (verde) or hot (roja) salsa, I requested that they top each taco with the type of salsa that goes best with each type of meat. The cashier happily obliged and just smiled and assured me they would be good. First off, my old stand by, Al Pastor. This was pretty standard in terms of cut of meat, grilled (instead of roasted on el trompo). Very moist, tender and delicious with a bright red juicy grilled exterior and a smokier flavor than I am used to for grilled Al Pastor. I really dug the increased smoke level. The Al Pastor taco was dressed with onions, cilantro and verde salsa. The verde salsa was delicious and it gave a nice zesty medium kick, but certainly not too hot for most people. It was acceptably delicious but wouldn't necessarily be memorable if it weren't for the nice smokiness. Next, Chorizo. The Chorizo had a nice strong roasted chile flavor. Also, the meat wasn't gamey or noticeably full or glands or unrendered connective tissue like you can sometimes get in chorizos around town. It has a nice, moist and delicious flavor and consistent ground texture and a big portion. Served with onions, cilantro and smoky hot rojo salsa. The hot red salsa definitely has a kick, but it is still well balanced and delicious. I need to add that unlike many chorizos I've had and even made myself, it was nice and juicy without being greasy which is a fine line with chorizo. Up third was the cabeza (beef cheek). Man, this was great cabeza, some of the very best I've ever had and I order cabeza A LOT. Great flavor, preparation and presentation. And, like any really good cabeza should, just holding the taco long enough to devour it left my fingers covered in a viscous, sticky juice which shows that the abundant connective tissue in the meat was rendered properly. I washed my hands so I could write this review but I can still feel it and it is making me hungry. It was served with onions, cilantro and the verde salsa. Very delicious. Definitely an outstanding taco. Just writing about it is giving me cravings. Yum. Finally, I've saved the best for last, the Birria de Res (pulled/shredded and stewed beef). Really, really delicious. It was lean yet flavorful, full of balanced chile flavor, tender, substantial, filling, wonderful, etc. I've never had better birria from a taco truck. The juiciness from the meat completely coated the inside of the taco without being a drippy mess. The taco was topped with cilantro, onion and red salsa. A++. In addition to the tacos with the toppings, my well-composed plate, which was served to-go with foil on top, napkins and bagged up neatly, was served with limes, radishes, a delicious yet very hot, whole roasted, tender and delicious serrano pepper and some slow stewed, caramelized and highly delicious onions. All of this was served up quickly yet with care by kind, smiling faces. Man, I am happy I found El Taco Loco. I am loco for these tacos. 5 enthusiastic stars as El Taco Loco served up some truly outstanding and diverse flavors that would be excellent in a brick and mortar taqueria yet were somehow conjured out of the cramped environs of a taco truck on a dark street in the middle of North Oxnard. Highest possible recommendation. Tacos were $2 each, cash only.

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    We absolutely enjoy the tacos from here! They have been fresh every single time! The carne asada fries are also delicious.

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    3.0
    (28 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    We started our visit to The Collection with lunch. There are several restaurants nicely spaced…read moreapart, but I suggested we check out The Annex for more options. The husband's mind was made up as soon as we walked in to see the large chicken statue in front of the glowing red storefront of Gordo's Hot Chicken. We looked at all the other food offerings, only to end up back at Gordo's. Ordering was very easy on one of the two kiosks. The team members are also quick to help or answer questions at the register. Our food came out fast! The Sandwich Combo (Regular/Hot) with fries and Mac & Cheese, no slaw for the husband. Gordo Fries Combo (Spicy) for me. We found it all fresh and delicious. The option for two sides (included) is great. We found the chicken moist and tender -- the heat levels were perfect. The Mac & Cheese was a favorite. It was one of the husband's sides and generously piled on my Gordo Fries. There's plenty of clean tables and seating inside The Annex. Orders are packed to-go so you can also enjoy it outside at the park or community areas.

    I was really excited for this. I loved burnin mouth and was confused that it was replaced with…read moreanother chicken place - chicken sandwich : it just didn't have flavor. The construction is weird bc it's like in a small hotdog bun. The chicken felt over cooked. While the flavor of the breading is good (can really taste the rosemary), it was wayyy too crunchy and hard. Like my teeth hurt after. Very weird with pineapple slaw, where the pineapple is definitely canned. - Mac and cheese : my husband liked this but I didn't. The texture was great, but it doesn't taste like cheese at all. I can't explain it - sauce : their sauce is almost identical to Chick-fil-A sauce but more Smokey - fried pickles: great texture but literally no flavor - gordo fries: this was the only thing I liked. The chicken was still overcooked but overall the sauce from everything made up for it. Interesting experience but would not return. Food looked better than it tasted unfortunately.

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    A complete picture of my Gordo fries here at the Bar area here at Gordo's hot chicken in the annex at the collection in Oxnard
    A complete picture of my Gordo fries here at the Bar area here at Gordo's hot chicken in the annex at the collection in Oxnard
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    4.0
    (43 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    Takumi Teppanyaki is an Oxnard food truck serving up some authentic Japanese Teppan plates like…read moreyou'd find at a Benihana. Prices are a bit less, ranging from $19 for Teppan Chicken with rice or a Yaki Soba (noodles) Chicken. We shared their pricier (but very delicious) Takumi Combo at $29 with choice of 2: (real filet mignon, chicken, Korean BBQ, shrimp, scallops, salmon) with fresh Teppan vegetables and rice. The order was big enough to share with two of us. Takumi only opens late afternoon until 10 pm. You can also order ahead of time via meal delivery apps like GrubHub. We highly suggest going since there are no Teppan restaurants in the immediate Oxnard or Port Hueneme area, and this food truck is surprisingly very authentic... minus the theatrical antics of a Benihana Teppan chef (which I can do without).

    I was craving Teppan but didn't feel like doing "sit down" in a restaurant. After a quick Google…read moresearch I found Takumi Teppanyaki. Food is amazingly fresh and delicious. We picked up at their Esplanade Dr. location in Oxnard, staff were very friendly and our order was ready fairly quickly. We also ordered delivery from their 5th St. location and the food was still hot when it arrived (we are in Ventura). You get lots of food and each item we've tried is delicious. Definitely on our rotation when we get that craving for steak or seafood.

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    Delicious menu
    Steak, salmon, shrimp, scallops, veggies, fried rice, sauces and soda
    Steak, salmon, shrimp, scallops, veggies, fried rice, sauces and soda
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    Little Tony’s Mobile Kitchen

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    3.7
    (9 reviews)
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    I tried Little Tony's Mobile Kitchen today after seeing them all around Ventura County, so I was…read moreexcited to finally give them a try. One thing I noticed right away was that the prices weren't displayed on the menu, so I had no idea how much anything cost before ordering. I ordered the Hawaiian pizza because the menu photo showed it topped with slices of ham and pineapple. Unfortunately, when I saw my pizza, it only had pineapple and no ham. For $21 for a medium pizza, I expected it to include the protein that was pictured. The pizza itself was good, but I was disappointed that it didn't match the menu photo.

    I had been to the restaurant years ago. They recently started their mobile truck business…read more I saw they had a $10 , 1 Topping Special and wanted to stop by. I was on the run buying Thanksgiving whatnots and this was the perfect stop. They were parked behind the Wendy's at Holser in Oxnard. It was raining but that did not stop me. I ordered and asked if I could get more toppings on my pizza ... well no because they special is 1 topping . Makes complete sense and fair. The young man ringing me up was patient and helpful. They asked me to wait in my car as it was cold and they did not want me to get soaked. They brought my order to my car. Super kind! The pizza I got , topped with Canadian bacon was crunch and good. Also tried the tortellini, filled with beef and it was good. I shared with my sibling when I got home and they really liked it as well. $10 for a pizza is such a great deal and I will be back! It's a family run business and I love that. The brick and mortar has been in town since 1966 on Redwood in Oxnard. Please support this family ran business. They deserve all the love and truly love what they do! The ambiance in my car was great .. lol! Music playing and eating yummy food. They are on insta under handle ilovelittketonys .

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    4.6
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    "It's in the Sauce" catering has now done three reunions for our veterans group, and Wayne and his…read morefamily continue to knock it out of the park every time. There are no fancy contracts, no drama, and no surprises--just a handshake, a date, and a headcount. I tell Wayne when we're eating and how many mouths we need to feed, and he shows up on time, fully prepared, and ready to deliver. That kind of reliability is rare, and it means everything when you're feeding a large group. The food is consistently excellent, the service is smooth, and the whole operation reflects pride, experience, and family values. You can tell this is a family-owned business that genuinely cares about doing things right. When you find people you can trust completely, you stick with them--and that's exactly why we'll continue to use It's in the Sauce for future reunions. Highly recommended without hesitation.

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