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    El Taco Taco

    3.9 (113 reviews)
    Closed 5:30 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Carnitas nachos, no onion no cilantro or salsa (for my kids) and a asada huarache was so f-ing delicious, my mind is blown.
    Rhonda M.

    This truck is soooooo good!!!! We have a taco stand near our house, and this place is a little further, but so worth it! First of all, they are so nice! Very kind and they get our order right every time ( my kids are picky). My kids don't like anything, but they love their chicken nachos! My husband likes their pastor, lengua, and carnitas tacos. I love their asada huarache and it's seriously the best I have ever had. The asada was not fatty and so good and the green salsa was fire!!!!

    Cabeza and lengua tacos!
    Martin K.

    There's a dearth of food places on this small strip of Arcadia, and this no-frills taco truck brings in some hot and fresh tacos late on Thursday to Sunday. This unpretentious joint serves up a menu of your basic fast food commonly found at Mexican food stands. The LENGUA stood out with a tender texture out of the meat menu, but the CABEZA is something you don't see often enough I often ended up grabbing one. Every soft taco is sprinkled with generous toppings of ciltrano and onions. The to-go is wrapped conveniently with foil and a prepackaged baggie of lemon, radish, and sauce for your convenience as well. The meat could really use more flavoring, but at $1.50 a taco, it's affordable for both speed and quality. Street parking is available nearby and trash can for eating at the truck. You can even call you in your order in advance before picking up! However, do expect service to be minimal but fast, and payment is cash only.

    Carne asada tacos
    Carol N.

    Was driving around looking for a taco truck cuz I've been craving for some good tacos. Usually don't go back to the same taco truck because I like to try different ones to see who makes the best meat and hot sauce. Food: tacos are very flavorful, tortilla not dry at all kinda reminds me of king's tacos. The only bad part is the excessive amount of oil that was dripping down the burrito, but hey I can't complain cuz that's probably what makes it sooooo good (can't have the best of both worlds) sauce: Im a red sauce type of girl, but funny thing is their green sauce is way spicier than their red one, i figured it out when I ran out of the red sauce and had to use the green one it has a really good kick. Location: at first to me it was very odd to find a taco truck there. If it wasn't for Yelp, I don't think I'd stop to try it because the truck is parked in front of two vacant properties, traffic is flowing but not a lot of people stops by. You can pretty much find parking anywhere on the street.. Overall, good experience, yummy and inexpensive tacos, so If you are driving by, make sure to try cuz it's worth every penny.

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    Drew Q.

    Finally decided to give this taco truck a try after passing it like a hundred times. I usually go to Tacos la Dona on Duarte when I want tacos from a truck in this area and I should have stuck with Tacos la Dona. This truck isn't bad but just not that good. Tried a little bit of everything and the only good thing I had was the al Pastor. The asada and cabeza was ok, the carnitas was dry and the vampiro was just a normal taco with cheese in it. So you can give them a try since there aren't really any taco truck options in the area. But if you can drive an extra 7 minutes then I would do Tacos la Dona off Duarte in Monrovia.

    Carne asada tacos better than their pork
    Nancy T.

    The Carne Asada tacos are not bad at all. Their beef was plentiful and the tortillas were so soft when I bit into it and it tasted like corn tortillas. The price was not listed on the truck anywhere, but I calculated my tacos tonight were 0.94 cents each! Pretty good deal for a Friday night. Unsure of the prices on Tuesday's though. Saw a good little line forming and I had to try it out to know. The only con is it took them a while to make the tacos, slow service. Also one more thing I dislike their pork, not yummy. So stick with carne asada beef!!

    Schel H.

    So on my way to go for a bike ride one night last week I see this itty bitty taco trailer on Live Oak Blvd in a car wash. My immediate thought is that I am going to have to come here on the way back from my ride... so yeah I was bad and got a couple of tacos at 8:30 after my bike ride... Pro Tip: You cant wash your car and grub at the same time, the Taco Trailer shows up when the Car Wash it yourself spot is closed. So I roll into the lot, park in no defined space (not that there is on to start with), and stroll over to order some yummy yums (I hope). Well they had my tacos ready for to go in the blink of an eye. I only was able to upload one pic of the taco trailer while waiting. Pro Tip #2: Cash only and they do not have an ATM on site! As soon as I get home I open up that bag of hopefully delicious tastiness. So what do I find? Those PUNK ARSE SOBs tossed a whole bunch of raw onions on with a tiny bit of cilantro, I had asked for CILANTRO ONLY! Is it that hard to understand? Ohhhh well.. moving on I get the onions off and realize that these are the mini 3" tortilla shell tacos. *shrugs* that ends up being a good thing, I don't need to eat that late at night let alone a bunch of tacos. Even if tacos are heavenly delightful. Pro Tip #3: Tacos are cheap here. Only $1 ea! I got a Carne Asada and an Al Pastor. Both were very good and quite tasty. The small tortillas were packed full of meat. Both meats were well seasoned and tasted like they were properly prepared. The red sauce was a good complement to them both, but I preferred the taste of the food without the red sauce quite a bit. However the red sauce here was quite tasty and I was almost ready to drink it =P So if you are bored and need a taco trailer to help fill you up, this is a good place to go. I would have gone for a 5* except the tacos were too small...

    Carnitas Nachos with everything (except beans)
    Esther K.

    Came here with NH since she was craving nachos. El Taco Taco is a taco truck located on the corner of Live Oak and Mayflower where there is a car wash. I find the location a little odd but I guess it works for them. You can even call for takeout if you don't want to wait there (which is useful when it's cold). Their menu consists of tacos, burritos, huaraches, quesadillas, vampiros, mulitas, tortas, Mexican nachos, and happy dogs (I don't even know what some of these items are!). Cash only of course. We got their Mexican nachos with Carnitas (instead of the usual Carne Asada), with everything minus beans. You can get it either Mild or Spicy... we went with mild (for me) and got hot sauce on the side (for NH). It took a while for us to get our food, and it felt like forever since we were waiting in the cold. But the nachos were cheap considering the portion size, and more importantly they tasted really good. I personally won't be making a second trip just because I seriously am never in this area (and don't consider it worth the drive), but I think it's a decent option for those who are actually in this area and craving Mexican food.

    Al Pastor
    Sal M.

    Tried this place out and the Al Pastor is great, the Carne Asada is basic, and their pollo is a bit dry. Had 4 tacos and a quesadilla. Maybe try their cabesa tacos next time in town.

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    Best tacos I ever tasted they make the best seasoned meat for vampiros I think about these taco 24/7

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    Place still great post COVID pandemic. No more chicharron though. Just get the asada tacos. $1.50 each!

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    The tacos are great ! They aren't greasy or have so much fat like other places, they just give too little amounts of salsas for tacos.

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    Food is great. Always consistent! And they have the best salsas. Definitely a favorite of mine

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    4.6(163 reviews)
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    Best Lengua Tacos in SGV. The tongue is so tender and…read more juicy. Love how they slice the tongue here, if you know you know. I love the pickled onions, habaneros, sautéed onions, and the green chiles. The tacos surely hit the spot when you're hungry. The guys at the truck are so nice and if you get a chance to say hi George.

    A perfect way to end a cold night is a hot plate of 3 Al Pastor Tacos and 3 Asada Tacos to share…read morewith friends, especially when the Al Pastor Tacos come with pineapple :) I see the El Pastorcito Tacos II parked on Santa Anita Ave most nights, and decided to give it a shot after walking on the track at night. They are open till 11:30 PM, and they had a line of connoisseurs at 10 PM. I can see why! Their tacos are served hot and made on the spot. Their Asada Tacos with red sauce is great; they give it a great char and their salsa roja is savory and smoky. I especially love their Al Pastor Tacos: spicy, tender pork, with the sweetness of fresh pineapple to give that extra brightness and acidity. By far one of the best Al Pastor tacos I have had in a while, and they get extra bonus points for topping theirs with pineapple as some tacos trucks in LA don't do that all the time. Just thinking about it and typing this makes me want to head there but I will just have to wait till next time. Pro tip - the sprinklers go off on Santa Anita Ave around 10:30 PM, and my friends and I got sprayed so be careful not to stand on the grass during that time.

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    Arandinos are my fiancé and I's go-to taco truck now! We were surprised to see a taco truck just…read moreoutside the taco bell on Huntington Drive in Monrovia so we stopped to check them out. The parking is plentiful and spacious since the truck is parked right on the street in front of the Home Goods plaza. The truck lights are very bright so you can't miss it! We've tried their nachos and tacos here in our last few visits and will keep coming back to try new items. I especially love their asada tacos, they have a great savory and smoky taste to them, and the asada is tender and juicy. Their salsa ties everything together; I also add a little squeeze of lime, and I'm a happy gal. They serve everything here, including great combo meal plates that we want to try one day. The service is very friendly, and they put out chairs on the sidewalk if you want to sit and eat and just want a quick bite. Since we mostly enjoy it hot and fresh, I usually ask for the tacos on a plate with onions, cilantro, and salsa already on it. This gives me the option to add lime and more salsa on their side table, and enjoy it immediately hot, since that's how it should be enjoyed!

    Excellent service and flavor! The prices are also on point, combos on combos. The chicken torta…read moreplate was what i got. The beans and rice were fire and the chicken was marinated super dank. Found a gem

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    4.1(105 reviews)
    5.5 mi
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    It was my first time trying it today and it was so so good! I'd recommend it to anyone and will…read moredefinitely come here again :) The person taking the orders is kind and she explained how to order and gave her opinions on the sauces. She explained everything well and in a fast year so I was able to order fast. The portions are amazing and they work pretty fast considering people were coming and going fast. I'll definitely come back again. Can't believe it took me so long to try it. 10/10

    I used to be a huge fan of Mi Hibachi, but after my visit today, I can say I'm no longer a fan. I…read morearrived at 6:10 PM and placed my order. I was told it would be a 15-20 minute wait, which is usually how long I normally wait at Mi Hibachi. I told the cashier (owner) I'll go to the store real quick and be back. I returned at 6:25, and my order was still not ready. I thought to myself "hey, maybe they have a big order, let's give it a few more minutes." 6:30, nothing ready. 6:40, nope, my order is still not ready. I see the cooks going back and forth as if they're making a bunch of orders at one time. Okay, so where is my order? Do they not know how to prioritize orders? I am literally standing in front of them, in pouring rain, pissed the hell off. Annoyed is an understatement for how I felt. Finally, 6:52, my order is ready. I take my order home, and once I get home, hungry and ready to eat, guess what? I take one bite of the rice, and it's stale. As if the rice was reheated from the microwave. I've never had this issue until today. Did they see my annoyed face and think they had to rush my order even faster so I don't complain? Well guys, as a restaurant owner myself, this is not how you should do business. Learn to prioritize your orders, especially when there are customers waiting in front of you. 20 minutes turning into 40 minutes is absolutely ridiculous. Also, this is just a side note. DIABLO means SPICY, very very very very very spicy. Your diablo sauce literally tastes like sriracha, hummus, and mayo. Isn't spicy at all. I, as of today will no longer be supporting this business. I am now sitting at home, cooking myself my own steam rice, and pairing with the steak and shrimp I got from Mi Hibachi. Oh, and I also need to use Truff hot sauce cause this sauce ain't cutting it.

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    4.0(1 review)
    2.2 mi
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    Food trucks and music on a Thursday night-- how can you beat that?!? One of my girl friends told me…read moreabout this new event (this was the first night) and I figured I'd stop by on my way home. When I arrived there were several people there sitting at tables, eating food and enjoying music. I showed up with my pup (yay! pet-friendly!!) and was greeted by a nice lady that told me about the new event and gave me a bookmark to follow them for updates and the truck lineup for future Thursdays. It's the first Thursday of the month from 5:30-9pm. Every food truck event that I've been to is always packed, so it was nice to be able to look around and choose what I wanted based on the menu and not the line. There were only 4 food trucks there, but they were all great trucks, plus this was the first night and Monrovia is a small town. I was torn between the Los Lobos truck (which I've tried before and has amazing burgers and "wachos") and the Kogi truck, which I've never tried, so I went with the Kogi. I ordered the short rib burrito and it was soooooooooooo delicious!!! Service was friendly and I got my order right away since there was NO LINE!! The only downside is that the menu does not mention what goes inside the burritos (or toppings etc for any of the menu items), which would be helpful for most people when they're looking at the menu. I will definitely come back next month. For now, it's a hidden gem and it is awesome.

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