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    El Tarasco

    3.6 (74 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Claudia Y.

    This is my favorite spot to get my favorite tacos. It is located in the Food4less shopping center in the heart of cathedral city. It is a no frills local spot. I always get the al pastor tacos. They are the best in town in my opinion. *this place is cash only so be prepared .

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    I have been to this place a few times. They are know for their El Pastor. I ordered the El Pastor Burrito with no rice. The pork was tender and juicy. Next time I will order it with less beans, they took away from the great flavor of the Pastor. The decor is a little old and on the causal side, but I like that charm. Please give it a try. They have great customer service .

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    Ingrid S.

    My prayers for "taco truck" tacos have been answered in this little shop in Cathedral City. Granted Palm Springs area has a gazzilion places like this. The customers were definitely local and there were some caballeros too. Everything is extremely fresh and the impressive rotating meat of.goodness has you salivating and leaves you impatient to get your order in. Yes you order first then you sit in their socially distanced restaurant or takeout. As with places like this, your money goes far. Check out the specials! You can have lunch for less than $6! Homemade Horchata is delicious and they do serve beer. I wish I can put this place in my pocket and take it everywhere I travel.

    Shannon B.

    I was brought here after a night out of drinking! I must say that the tacos were pretty bomb! I ate everything! They are open until 3am and there is a ton of parking. You can't miss out in this place! Also have chavelas, wasn't able to get one cause it was after 2 am but I'm sure they're are bomb. Can't wait to go back and try some more good food

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    Jessica G.

    They only take cash so we had to go get cash and return. Service is awful. The girl acts like she doesn't understand my cousin when ordering (she was speaking English) and then starts speaking to her after my cousin was having trouble telling her her order. And after I started speaking Spanish to her to translate my cousin's order to her but she clearly understood but was giving my cousin a hard time who can't speak Spanish but can understand it. When I ordered, I spoke in Spanish and clearly told her my order but she had to ask after and I had to repeat myself because she clearly wasn't paying attention. If you want refills they charge like $1.65 or something. The cheese in the quesadilla tasted fake or something from a can it made me feel very sick. The place is always messy. Tables are dirty and sticky. No social distancing.

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    2 months ago

    All the food is delicious and fresh but my go to is the carne Asada tacos. Friendly staff, clean establishment easy parking.

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    1 year ago

    The best al pastor in the valley never had a bad meal there ever Great food great prices great people

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    1 year ago

    Really good classic pastor tacos! Especially when you're craving that late night munch... prices are a little high

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    8 months ago

    Ordered food for two ,$57.00 , way over priced , since when was it ok to charge $15 for a burrito , beans rice and small portion of meat ???

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    Really good El Pastor. It's a dive the way I like it. Good food at good prices. I need to go get me some!!!

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    4 years ago

    Best al pastor gordita in the valley, they have great tacos too one of my favorite place to get tacos

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    5 years ago

    Love the al pastor tacos me and my family all love them the staff is amazing this is the best taco place out there

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