I have no idea why this truck doesn't have better reviews, they are amazing! We purchased 3 asada tacos Their hot sauce was a bit spicy for me, so I just ate mine without sauce and it was juicy and full of flavor. We have tried several different trucks and I can honestly say " El Volcano is the best"! read more

Eeks - I've been coming here a long time and appreciate that they are open late night but... $15 for my typical chicken quesadilla is what she just charged me - 1am Saturday night. That's steep! Then when I went to take my food, they questioned whether I'd paid. I'd had to return to my car because they were only accepting cash and then I had to recount that I'd given her two 5s and five 1s in bills. I wasn't familiar with those workers and I do understand I'm a gringa but, really weird visit. It may be time to start trying other options. Might see ya here. read more

I ordered via DoorDash last night at work. I ordered an Al Pastor regular burrito, Asada super burrito and two tacos Barbacoa. I also ordered sour cream added to each item and even ordered an extra sour cream somehow. I received an Asada burrito, which was not a super and no sour cream whatsoever (was missing sour cream, cheese, and avocado ). The charge for sour cream was $6 and a regular burrito is $14. I paid $18 for a super and got a regular. So besides the $10 extra for nothing I paid for, the tortillas on both burritos were very overcooked and the burritos themselves were dry. It would've been very different if I would've ordered when I wasn't working all night and can't leave to point out what was wrong, but I was at work working night shift at the hospital and got these terrible burritos. This was just plain mean and showed the poor quality of workers. Here is a receipt of my purchase, a picture of what I got and a picture of the description of what a super burrito should be. read more

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Food went downhill at this place! Not worth i order a quesadilla de maiz tripa well cooked and got disgusted when i saw the tripa not worth the $20.00 read more

El Volcan - I order a quesadilla de tripa well cooked and really disappointed not worth the $20 - Food Trucks Near Me - Salinas, California

I ordered chorizo and pastor. WTF IS THISSSS. THATS NOT EVEN PASTOR OR CHORIZO!!! I don't even think that's pastor or even real meat. I asked the guy if the asada was chorizo and he said yes. I told him that it's asada. He gaslit me to thinking it chorizo. DO NOT EAT HERE. El volcan in the toilet more like. Not worth $4 for a taco. read more

El Volcan - Pastor and asada with free quesadilla - Food Trucks Near Me - Salinas, California

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The décor and presentation are impressive, but the food quality and portions were disappointing. The al pastor tacos were cold, the shrimp tacos lacked shrimp, and the pineapple drink had an off taste. For nearly $70, the meal did not match the value. Honest opinion -- great visuals, but the food and pricing need improvement. I gave this place two thumbs down.. read more

50 dollars for 1 hotdog a super burrito and a asada torta. Very over priced, burrito tasted like dish soap, hotdog was all mayo and the torta was all sauce no meat. The lady taking my order was nice. On the other hand the lady giving out food was rude. Don't recommend. If you want a good food truck go to las palomas. read more

If you're driving by the El Volcan food truck off highway 129, just press the gas and keep right on going. You'll be lucky if you leave this place in your rear view mirror. I paid $11 and some change for a super burrito that was decidedly unremarkable. It would have fallen short of my expectations if it we're mediocre the burrito. It was small, sad, and so wrinkly it reminded me of an old dwindling roll of paper towels that had been dropped into some puddle the dried. Sadly it was missing many of the ingredients you expect from a super burrito. My first two bites where about 90% lettuce strips with a sprinkling of some tough flavorless carne asada and gristle. At the halfway point, I found a few pinto beans and a chunk or two of tomato. I kept wondering where's the sour cream, pico de gallo, and that it's missing something else. At the end, I found a a few more pinto beans, some tomato chunks, and a sprinkling of that something else. Rice! Someone dusted the inside of the burrito with a small amount of rice in the same way you dust pasta sauce with Parmesan. The one ingredient that prevalent throughout were lettuce strips. This burrito was worse the cheap frozen ones in the grocery store. The should change this restaurant's name to El Trash Can. That's where the food belongs. read more

This food is such a disappointment. Over priced, disgusting, tastes like literal perfume was in my burrito. Please Please don't even bother to stop here. No flavor.. where's the seasoning?? Would you really want to pay over 15 dollars for a small, tacky, soggy, hot dog? No you deserve better than that. This photo is how I felt after trying food, just imagine .. read more

El Volcan - after math of the burrito: - Food Trucks Near Me - Salinas, California

Horrible place under cooked food and over priced. Called and was hung up after trying to explain the frustration. Very unprofessional place. Please visits a different place do not waste your time at this mediocre place. I suggest the Paloma always helpful and make the food the way you want it! read more

I went in there expecting the same quality as I did years ago from the taco truck, but oh my gosh! The cashier is super rude and it seems like many people have had the same issue just reading the comments. The tacos were cold when brought out and had like 5 pieces of meat..... Im sure if they keep this up this place will close in no time. absolutely the worst experience I have ever had. The owner responding to the reviews saying lies is so cringey. lol read more

Got papas volcán and they put no sauce just fries with cheese and meat. Worst fries I've ever had. Wish I could get my money back because the ones in Watsonville are so much better. Never going back. read more

Great service, fast and friendly! Best part was the freshly made corn tortillas on the tacos and the quesadillas we had. read more

El Volcan - a semi truck parked in a parking lot - Food Trucks Near Me - Salinas, California

Mui malas las asada fries no le pone ni papas puro jalapeño y mostasa para acabarla mui mala la comida y cara yo no se como se come la gente eso never again am i buying from the lonchera in alisal.. read more

Everything is so overpriced here and it's 1 salsa cup per plate ‍. I recommend El Zacatecano it's a nice restaurant just up the street.

Went there this Halloween, they over price there food I spend 79.00 for 1 quesadilla, 1 torta, 7 tacos, I told the man why so much and that it's never this much at the volcan on n.main ,he replied with saying they have different prices, it don't make any sense, be careful wean ordering they will ripe u off ,I don't recommend this one catering truck in the Eastside read more

Seriously? 10 dls for this hot dog? Is ridiculous , what a way to steel people"s money ! First and last read more

El Volcan - Seriously? 10 dls for this hot dog? Is ridiculous , what a way to steel people"s money ! First and last - Food Trucks Near Me - Salinas, California

Good tacos with homemade tortillas. Salsas are good. It's a little pricy but nowadays everything is expensive. I definitely want to try their hot dogs read more

I wish I could do no stars. $26 for a quesdailla and horchata. Tortilla not even cooked. Meat had no flavor. Will definitely not be back and will let everybody know NOT to go here. read more

Yeah I don't really know what to think about these tacos... I'm more disappointed that the taco looked very poor without the cabbage & cilantro. Maybe that's something you guys should add to the tacos & maybe it would of been a good taco. I also tried the horchata & it had no horchata flavor & it tasted almost just like water. read more

El Volcan - All I gotta say is, these tacos need cabbage & cilantro... - Food Trucks Near Me - Salinas, California

I ordered a carne asada quesadilla and it was $20!! This is the most expensive quesadilla I have ever purchased. The worse part is that it was not good at all even though the tortilla was "freshly made". The quesadilla did not have a lot of meat or cheese so the corn overpowered the taste. Any other Mexican restaurant in Salinas has better tasting, loaded quesadillas and for a fraction of the price. read more

Ordered some tacos today and it was pricier than usual and skimpy servings. The asada was good but they barely filled a quarter of the tortilla. They didn't add grilled onions or much of the cilantro either. The lengua was plain and undercooked. Just a crappy experience. Not coming back to this spot again. read more

Awesome Taco Truck! homemade corn tortillas! Full of meat and the cheese quesadilla was fantastic!! Not sure why they have some poor reviews but we had a fantastic experience. Food was fresh, yummy and fast! I love a place that makes their own tortillas! I would definitely recommend and come back again! read more

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Read the previous comments. It's USED to be good. Now it's overpriced, and taste has gone downhill. Tbh I was gonna give it 1 star but the brick and mortar store has good employees. It's not saying much for a Salinas store where "customer service" is a rare commodity, but nonetheless, I still cheat here at times out of convenience. Every now and then the food turns out good, however it's a 50/50 shot. The truck used to be something I wouldn't mind waiting an extra 30-45minutes for my food, but now I don't even bother. Plenty of other places in Salinas. read more

I ordered 3 Tacos and it was $16, way too expensive smh. They don't have prices listed so they totally get over on you. Food wasn't even that good either. They pretty much finesse you. I never leave bad reviews but come on how you gonna charge $5+ for a street taco and it was small and dry. read more

4 years ago I would have given them 5 stars. They use to hustle for your business. Now that they have expanded their food quality their customer service is horrible. Don't waist your time coming here. read more

if there is a way i can give 0 starts for this place i would , first time ever trying this restuarant , I orderd asada fries i was expecting a normal size plate for 16$ with no drink . I orderd to go , once i recieved my food i noticed they gave me a small plate to go ( like a kid size meal plate) i told the cashier worse customer service . never going back read more

El Volcan - a cheeseburger and fries in a styrofoam container - Food Trucks Near Me - Salinas, California

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Food is okay. We have been here maybe 5 times and each time our order was incorrect. Each order was verified by the cashier.

I believe their prices were raised in the past few months, maybe due to the pandemic. Horchata was $5-7. Asada tacos are descent everything else not worth the money, in my opinion. We decided to give their fries and burgers a try, not what we expected to say the least. However, their hours continue to be convenient. Spent ~$100 for my family of six. Our tortas were given just wrapped and when I asked for a couple of paper plates I was told it's usually not standard to hand these out as they might run out in the restaurant? Lol Not sure if I will be returning read more

Worst food ever. Frozen Fries with cheese in microwave. I have never had such disgusting food anywhere in bay area. Also, prices are crazy compared to many local restaurants. read more

Garbage roach coach, expensive skimpy garbage food, garbage service from ownership (rude lady with fangs, you all know who I'm talking about). She Never pays attention to what you order, gives attitude as if she's doing you a favor. People buying your nasty as dirty food, at least give a smile and pretend to give a shit about customers and crap you serve. It's all hype from the drunken crowd at 1am buying tacos with the "handmade tortilla" (it's not handmade) They prepare the tortillas (warm water and ground corn or Mazeca as its known. Rocket science right?) out of this little crap tortilla roller you can buy at the indoor swap meat and would have in your kitchen but never use (hence why they're so slow). It pumps out the tiniest of tortillas, very thick, dense and flavorless. Handmade my ass, they can't even operate that shitty roller properly, let alone making them by hand. Now, the meat. They serve the most pathetic minuscule amount of meat, as if they count the pieces you get per taco, I kid you not. I swear the tortillas are maybe 2.5-3 inches in diameter and you can roll them up even with the filling. What a joke and waste of money. You order a torta and it's just covered in mayo and margarin (nope they can't even use real butter) and everything else except the protein you're paying for. Clearly quality control or anything beside selling hot garbage is a priority here. Tacos and tortas aren't a difficult food to make or prepare, but with low quality ingredients, slow and rude service, absolute terrible portions and expensive for what you get. I just can't fathom why come here? I personally won't be coming back. I honestly can't recommend, El Volcan to anybody, unless I dislike the person(s). there is many tacos trucks and nowhere near a shortage of Mexican restaurants to get a decent taco not a good taco but decent one compared to what you get here. Yea this place sucks. Zee end. read more

Used to be good. Trust me, read the reviews. Too expensive and they take a long time

I just revived my order from Uber eats and I mean don't get me wrong my girl and I always go here but the food tonight was just a BIG NO No my gf burger was just so messy the bun was burned and just was not satisfying . They also forgot a taco that I paid for read more

El Volcan - Messy burger - Food Trucks Near Me - Salinas, California

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Just get tacos not quesadillas , like wtf ? Seriously and it was not even busy !!! This is crazy . No taste in the meat and the tortilla was crumbs all over read more

El Volcan - Quesadilla de Maíz - Food Trucks Near Me - Salinas, California

The food here was disgusting!! I spent 52$ of my hard earned money here, just to go home and put it in the trash. The women at the window had a great attitude. She was friendly and professional. The cook seemed like he did not want to be there. The hood wasn't even on, I assumed everything was pre-cooked and thrown in the microwave. The limes were at room temperature, and it seemed like they were days old. The 1/3 pan of cheese was at room temperature hanging out by the window. This should have been a big red flag!!. The food truck looked dirty from the outside, and the windows were grease. I will never spend my money here again. read more

Blah blah blah... Yelp is making me write an entire dissertation, but all I have to say: "that was fire" read more

Fresh, tasty and a great value. I admit to only having the tacos but every kind we tried were excellent and the salsa has a nice kick to it. Everything was freshly made and as others have mentioned, the tortillas are made right there. I'll be back. read more

El Volcan - Three tacos (I ate one before I took the picture!) - Food Trucks Near Me - Salinas, California

First time to try this food truck. I ordered PAPAS VOLCAN that cost me $6 (excluding tax) and I'm not really impressed. A huge disappointment that if i can only ask for my money back. A tiny portion of soggy greasy shoe string fries (which i think they should use a crinkle cut fries) with a too dry and tasteless ground meat. And i saw that they heat the fries in a microwave after they put the meat on top of the fries. Never try this again. Just a waste of money. read more

It was like 1 am, my co workers and I worked late and were so hungry. There's very few good places to eat that late in Salinas. We really hit a jackpot with this one. We ordered about 30 tacos, and I watched them make them all fresh and quick, the meat was so juicy and fresh. The salsa, the red one, is so spicy. But delicious, The guys had fantastic customer service, and Even gave me free cheese quesadillas. Definitely recommend read more

If you would like to wait up to one hour at midnight on a cold weather this is the right place!!