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    El Volcan

    2.5 (113 reviews)
    Open • 3:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Pastor and asada with free quesadilla

    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.

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    Maria T.

    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 ..

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    Martha C.

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

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

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

    All I gotta say is, these tacos need cabbage & cilantro...
    Alex V.

    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.

    Asada tacos with cheese quesadilla

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    10 years ago

    Best Tacos I had. These tacos melt in your mouth.. Handmade tortillas !!! You can get theae amazing tacos as late as 2am.. I recommend.

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    8 years ago

    I drive once a week for THE BEST food, ever! Worth the drive from Seaside every time I come! Love it!

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    10 years ago

    This place used to have good food 2 years ago, but now they're food is tasteless as well as the service.

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    11 years ago

    The tacos are bomb! Super fresh tortillas made right in front of you. Eat here it's great!

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    11 years ago

    Hand made tortillas! Can't bet that! The tacos al pastor are delicious. Almost always stop by when I'm in the area.

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    11 years ago

    Quesadilla was huge but it was skimpy on the meat and cheese, it was ok, first time there I'll try something else next time.

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    10 years ago

    Was not impressed, tacos were Blane and had no special touch. Maybe next time the will actually taste as they should be, authentic.

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    8 years ago

    This me and wife's go to never fails to satisfy our taco cravings! They make us feel at home ! Best quesadillas in town.

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    9 years ago

    Fresh tortillas, fresh tasting meat, fresh torta bread. Favorite spot for tacos highly recommend and affordable

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