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El Tacontento

4.6 (44 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Closed 4:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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Moderate noise
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Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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a food truck parked on the side of the road
Claudia S.

This location is at the corner of the gas station. I actually pulled into the gas station to recheck my map app. and then saw the food truck. I bought three tacos to go. Two asada and a soft birria taco. The red sauce has an adobo smoky taste to it and the green sauce was mild. The red sauce was a nice change to your usual red sauces . The green sauce in comparison did not impress me. The handmade tortillas are big and stand out in taste. Without reading the sign of handmade tortillas you can tell just by looking at the tacos that these are not your average store bought and reheated tortillas. The birria soft taco was also very good The meat did have the birria flavor I am accostumed to. The tacos are filled with meat generously as well but would suggest adding a bit more onion. Also they have a $1.00 processing fee if you pay with an atm, and there is also a sign that they are short in change if you pay with cash.

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The food was so good!! There was one man working the register and kitchen who was incredibly kind. highly recommend

fresh tortillas, not out of a bag
Nelson Q.

The first time we drove by El Taconento was on a Sunday evening and we were bummed to find out that they were closed. On our street taco scramble this past weekend, they were opened, and they had a small group of people waiting for their orders which was also a good sign. Run by a husband and wife team (I think) they have a nice selection-Tacos,Tortas, Quesadillas, Burritos and something no other vendor offers, Huaraches(Slippers). They also offer six types of meat selections-Asada, Lengua, Cabeza, Pollo, Al Pastor(He has an Al Pastor Carousel inside) and Birria, another thing no other vendor offers. Traditionally made with goat, Tacontento's version is beef, kinda sorta like picadillo(if you had Cafe Rio's Chile Roasted Beef, it is very similar to that) So we shared a Taco de Al Pastor, Taco de Lengua,($1.50/each) and a Huarache de Birria($5) The al pastor had very good flavor with nicely charred bits, and the lengua was oh-so-soft and tenderlicious! There's nothing like a fresh handmade tortilla, and this is the only way tacos are made here . The Huarache is a 1/4-inch thick by 10-inch oval of masa that is griddled to perfection topped with beans, meat of your choice,shredded lettuce, crema Mexicana, and Cotija cheese.Just as good as the ones I've had in the streets of Cancun, and much tastier than the huaraches served at Los Antojos. Wait times vary, depending on how busy they are, but if you are patient, the food served up here is definitely worth the wait. easily becoming one of my favorite street vendors...ALOHA!!!

Amanda M.

Good, friendly service is not something I've come to expect from a taco truck, but El Tacontento delivers service with a smile almost as big as the grinning, sombrero-wearing taco painted on the truck. I drive past this newer taco cart on my way to work, and one thing convinced me that I had to try it: the name! This stand in the parking lot of a tire shop across from Fiesta Rancho and the Westwind Drive-In Theater recently replaced another mobile vendor with not-so-memorable tacos and a name I can't remember. I requested a veggie burrito and was offered pinto beans, rice, cheese, lettuce, salsa, and crema inside a large flour tortilla. The rice was well seasoned and the Mexican-style sour cream made it even more delicious. I'll be back for this burrito for sure. My husband ordered a taco de birria and proclaimed it very tasty for his first time ever sampling birria. He was given a choice of corn tortilla: regular or fresh. Of course, he opted for the freshly pressed and griddled masa. Our total? $5. They offer bottled beverages, but I'd definitely like to see some horchata or other aguas. The man and woman who took our order and prepared our food were so friendly and helpful that we will certainly return for mas tacos y burritos. Gracias and cuatro estrellas for El Happy Taco!

Gina H.

Best tacos I've had so far in Las Vegas. So so so good! Reminds me of the good ole days roaming around east LA late night, except this time I'm sober and I can actually taste food. Handmade tortillas, how do people live without this?? Pickled red onion whaat?! Kracie, What is this place?

Two carne asasa tacos, rice/beans.
Brett S.

Excellent food. Fast delivery. Very courteous. Highly recommend. Will stop here again for a quick bite.

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Doesn't look like much when you're walking by but it is delicious. I 100% recommend los huaraches de asada they are delicious.

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It wasn't as good as the reviews pumped it up to be. Was kinda disappointed to be honest. It was aiight.

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7 years ago

We cane here two days ago food was delicious. Their watermelon drink was very yummy lady who took my order was nice too

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6 years ago

I love these tacos! They give you the big corn tortillas and they are all hand made. Wish I could eat this everyday and its very affordable

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Really great food! Fast and clean place. Food is not greasy at all which is what I look for. Highly recommend it!

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Hidden gem in north las Vegas. If you are ever near Texas station, hit them up! Sooooooo good.

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9 years ago

So I went here for lunch I ordered 2 chicken tacos which were more bone than meat and the rice was burned. Never again

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ill just drive another 5 minutes to Tacos El Gordo next time i want tacos.

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Service was not so good... the guy I order my tacos from had a bad attitude but if you about food…read moreand not service.. tacos are on point and I just tried the taco del pastor...

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