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Eltacotento

4.2 (25 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Updated a few days ago

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Lesly M.

Tacos are pretty good! Went here for the first time and didn't realize how they serve their tacos. They have a mini station to dress your tacos with onions, cilantro, sauces, etc. We weren't a fan of the quesadilla, pretty basic. Love the onion and pepper though! Service was kind. Recommended us great options and checked in on us. Place has typical taqueria seating, few seats outside. Parking isn't too bad.

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Mandy G.

**CASH OR VENMO ONLY** Eltacotento is a hole-in-the-wall located on the busy street of El Camino Real in SSF. I randomly found them on a rainy night when my go-to taco truck was closed. They're located inside JoAnn's Cafe w/ a little pop up window in the front. Cash or venmo only, no card. Service is very friendly and they have their own sauce bar. The sauce cups are located on a tiny standing table by the front door in some red cups, and not very visible. I ordered 5 tacos and it was very fulfilling. I got 2 carne asada and 3 carnitas. My favorite is the carnitas, as I found the carne too well-done for me. Next time I'd love to try the al pastor! They also have quesadillas, taco queso, pazole, and tortas.

Michael H.

Los tacos mas chingones del Norte de California (the best tacos in Northern California, at least). Having eaten at a few great taco operations in LA, some of which double as a restaurant out of some other business, I found this place that similarly turns into a taco shop out of Jo Ann's Cafe at night between 5:30-12:00, Thursdays to Sundays. I'd say what's more impressive than those places is 1) this is a 3-4 person institution and 2) that I showed up right at closing and still got tacos that exceeded my expectations even at opening in terms of meat quality, seasoning/grill flavor, price to portion. Check this place out, perfect for late night cravings.

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James C.

I was looking for something to eat past 9 PM on Sunday found this place on yelp. I ordered two tacos, Asada and one queso taco Asada. Wow the meat was tender and good flavor! Coming from someone that knows good taco places in LA. This is one of the best places I've had. My gf ordered quesadilla de Asada I took a bite and we both loved it. The salsa bar is very good. I recommend the green Santa the red one was OK and definitely the guacamole green salsa is on the tacos. We're only visiting so we will be coming back before we leave for round two that good five stars

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Joshua S.

Truly amazing, everything is fresh and the staff are so nice and caring it reminded me a lot of Puerto Rico and how my family cooks over there truly recommend eating here.

Al Pastor Tacos and Suadero
Francesca G.

I've been looking for a good taco place for a while now and this place hits the spot! Hands-down the best tacos in the area!! Al pastor was super flavorful. Definitely will be coming back!! Service was amazing with self serve toppings.

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J N.

food is very delicious, and tasty. Cecina Taco Queso is my favorite, the brisket, and the chicken are my usual orders.(my wife loves their regular chicken tacos, and the Lengua. the staff are friendly.

Roberto R.

Tacos are the bomb delicious late night snack . Joann's dinner in the morning . Eltacotento at night in South City

Tacoqueso de pastor  mouth watering  10000/10 late night spot!

Tacoqueso al pastor is my fav every time I come. But everything in the menu hit the spot always mouthwatering tacos! Amazing service all the time

This is the best taco place you can ever go to. Taco queso pastor are bomb. Is so hard to find a good spot with such good trompo pastor. Amazing!!!

Al pastor & carne asada with all the fixings

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What happened? They aren't there anymore. Seems like the cafe took over, but no more el taco tento

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It was alright it was pretty good but I got a semi stomach ache after it so it's around 3 stars

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First time here and the Tacos are pretty good. Meat is flavored well. Staff is friendly.

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Tacos are so delicious! It taste very authentic. They have it on Thurs-Sunday. On Weds they have separate menu

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