First time at Elvira's. Ordered a chicken taco and enchilada and a veggie pupusa. Took about 10 minutes. Inexpensive (about $10). We were delighted and plan to return and explore more of the menu. Hint: there's parking at a Laundromat and in another lot off Connecticut extended where you can walk thru an opening in the fence. You don't need to try to park in the crowded Exxon station. read more

I called and placed an order, since they cook it on the spot it took about 20 minutes. So I advise calling in advance if you're in a hurry. The "pollo con tajadas" were good as well as the horchata. read more

Elvira's Kitchen - Pollo con atajadas - Food Trucks Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Fast, fresh, and all ingredients authentic. The habanero sauce was the only con. Way too hot for the average person and wish they had a more mild option. read more

Grabbed some chicken tacos a few minutes ago. Hands down the tastiest tacos I've had. Lots of different offerings on the menu. I now plan to try each one. Stop by and pay Elvira a visit. Your stomach will thank you :) read more

I'm from California and have eaten at some of the dankest taco trucks/stands in LA so to be honest, I thought these tacos were pretty mediocre. But I do think that they're a lil better than the few taco places I've tried in Maryland so far, so I'll give it 3.5 stars. I thought the lengua was actually really tender, juicy, and flavorful but the carne asada was a bit dry. And overall the tacos were pretty damn dry (see pic) and they actually didn't give me sauce until I asked for it rip.. and then they only gave me salsa verde, which I didn't notice till I left T.T When I went, they were located in the parking lot of Exxon! Not sure if they move around btwn gas stations in that area but the address leads you to a diff station if I remember correctly. Also, it's cash only!! read more

Elvira's Kitchen - 2 lengua tacos and 2 carne asada tacos - Food Trucks Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

I was in the area and used yelp to find a place where I can get tacos. Sadly most of the local restaurants have just not done it for me. I wasn't looking to go any of them again. I wanted to see if any new options appeared. To my surprise Elvira's food truck showed up as the number one choice. They also had great reviews. Now normally I can be a stickler for food trucks. But since I am from NY. We all know the best tacos have come from mom and pop food trucks. So I decided to give it a whirl. The truck is located on the side of the gas station. When I arrived there were few cars waiting with customers inside their vehicles since it was raining out. So there was no line at 1pm when I arrived. But as I waited like the others in my car for the order to be prepared. Customer after customer stopped in to place an order. I ordered a little of everything. Only because my eyes are always bigger than my stomach. But also its a crappy day out. So I would like to think I ordered lunch and dinner...haha I placed an order of 3 steak tacos, 1 chicken taco, 1 pupusa and 1 chicken burrito. All for just $19! You can't beat the prices and the quantity. The tacos were pretty much filled with meat in abundance and not much fillers like other places. The steak was so tender and flavorful. Whatever item you order with the steak you are sure to love it! The burrito was huge!!! And again very healthy filling of chicken, rice, beans and veggies. You also got a little baggie with cabbage curtido which wasn't spicy but it was a great add on as a topper to any of the items on the menu. Make sure to also get the spicy green sauce. Tastes just like home made. Many of those flavors reminded me of true home cooking. I was greeted by a young teenager maybe no more than 18, she was very courteous in taking my order. If there was more stars to be given I sure would love to add them. Big kudos to this food truck! You have my eternal business now that I have found this little gem of heavily goodness! I will be back!!! read more

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Wow! best taco place I've tried. The soft tortilla tase homemade and the flavors are strong and juicy!!! The horchata is also one of the best horchata, very rich and strong horchata flavor ! highly recommend this place! read more

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It's a one woman show here and she's pretty good at what she does! I'm assuming that the sole lady in the truck who took our order and prepared it was the one and only Elvira. The truck is a little tricky to find. It's parked right behind a tiny gas station so you'll have to really be on the lookout to find it. There's no times posted on here or a phone number so it's kind of a hit or miss. We asked for the hours and she said she's open until 9:30pm during the summer... so it's probably somewhere around that during the other seasons as well. Her phone number is on the truck, but it's kind of peeling so good luck trying to decipher it. Ordered 2 Carne Asada tacos and 1 cheese pupusa. I love that she puts a good amount of meat in the tacos but wish that the salsa had more of a kick to it (it had none). I ordered to go so she put my slaw in a ziplock bag so that it wouldn't make my pupusa soggy. The pupusa was ok... I've had better but it was still not so bad. Also ordered horchata. Always order it because it "usually" never fails. Everything is fairly cheap which is also a plus. This place is CASH ONLY. Never saw a sign for it but thankfully had some handy. If you don't, there's a 7-11 nearby where you can withdraw money. Service is good, food is decent -- I'll definitely try to come back! read more

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This food is delicious, I always get their tacos de lengua and horchata. They never fail me! They're super cheap too, do not sleep on this business! They're right next to a gas station and that's how I noticed this place. Esta comida es deliciosa, siempre ordeno sus tacos de lengua y horchata. Nunca me fallan! Son súper baratos también, no duermas en este negocio! Están justo al lado de una gasolinera y así me di cuenta de este lugar. read more

Update: I came the second time with my boyfriend and her daughter (I'm assuming) took our order. She seemed annoyed and didn't even greet us as she just gave us a look as if she didn't want us to be there. After getting our food, we paid in cash (we gave her 30 and our total was 22). She asked if we had $2 extra to make it a $10 difference, we said no. She was annoyed and went to the front of the truck to search for change. I'm not sure if she was having a bad day, but me and my boyfriend did not feel very welcomed there. read more

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If you are out cycling along the Matthew Hansen Trail and hankering for street tacos, this is seriously worth a 5-minute lunch detour north on Georgia. Look for the Exxon (and the adjacent laundromat) on the right after crossing Connecticut. You won't regret it. Not much English is spoken but don't let that get in your way. I read a review saying their tacos were dry but not mine, not at all. One each (carne asada, pollo, lengua), soft shells, green chili sauce, and radish slices, perfection for those on the go. Plenty of picnic tables to eat at, as well. I'll get their pupusas or a burrito, next time. BTW, you will see many other food trucks nearby but since I can't vouch for any of them (nor can Yelp), pass them by. You want Elvira's. read more

Decided to feed my craving for authentic tacos/burrito heading home from a long day of shopping. I'm so glad I stopped here, I ordered three carne asada tacos for my mom and a taco burrito for myself! My burrito was pack full of creamy black beans and rice, seasoned tender steak, lettuce, and sour cream n a bit of red salsa! Omg I'm in love! It was big, cooked perfectly and worth $7! Next time I'll ask for cilantro on my order (personal preference) By the time I ate 1/2 of my food & went to get a refill of juice my mom had completely demolished her tacos!!($2.50each) Not a crumb left! She really enjoyed them. Also I thought it was really sweet the owner asked me if I wanted the tacos spicy so she wants to make sure that you are happy! It's definitely worth a visit!! Just bring cash!! I'll be back sooner rather then later! read more

Elvira's Kitchen - Steak burrito perfection!! - Food Trucks Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

I was surprised this wasn't listed on Yelp. It's kind of rare to see a food truck in this part of Rockville/Aspen Hill/Silver Spring area, but this food truck is hidden right inside the Sunoco gas station on Georgia Avenue. The Sunoco gas station is right next to the 7-11 in case you miss the Sunoco sign. It's really awesome to have this place so close to me. Elivera's kitchen serves Tacos, Burritos, Pupusa, Tamales, a few other dishes and beverages. I wouldn't say it's as good as Taco Bar with all the different toppings, but it's still pretty good, and the meat was cooked well. I got two tacos, $2.25 each, one Lengua (Beef tongue), and Carne Asada. The beef tongue taco was really juicy and cooked well. It had a nice acidity to it, especially when you add the lime juice to it. Carne Asada was also good. The food really didn't take that long, maybe about 10 minutes. As far as I could tell, there was only a lady in the Truck who took orders and also cooked; very friendly and good service. Unfortunately it was raining that day and I couldn't take some good pics, but I'll be back to try this place again, and take more pics. If you're in the area, I would definitely recommend a stop for this place. It's literally hidden in the corner of the gas station, so you could easily miss it. read more

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The burritos are huge, and they are just six dollars. My friend and I shared one on Cinco de Mayo, along with some other celebratory treats, and 1/2 a burrito was more than enough. The chicken one had lots of big chunks of tender white chicken and was not overwhelmed by black beans. Like other Yelpers said, friendly service is what you get. Next time I am back in the area I'll be sure to stop by and try their cheese pupusas. They're just $1.50 each. You can't beat that! read more

I wasn't blown away and I wasn't disappointed. For a gas station parking lot food truck, I thought the food was pretty good. I had the chicken tacos & the steak burrito. Both spicy. The chicken was flavorful, as was the steak. The tacos were kinda dry tho. There was a spoonful of what appeared to be Verde sauce on top but it wasn't much of a binder. I'm used to messy tacos, these were jam packed with lettuce, raw onion and radishes? The burrito was freakin massive! It was the size of a DC pothole but better tasting! Shareable for sure. First bite was like biting into a savory marshmallow! It's heavy on rice which im not a fan of but it had quite a bit of steak and cheese to bind it. I dunno...it was good. I just wasn't taken aback by anything. Except the HORCHATA. It was creamy, dreamy, you gotta belieme! :) Elvira the owner and cook was very nice and while it may not have been mind blowing I would definitely go back. read more

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Some of the best tacos I've had in the DMV! Let me count the ways: - Elvira does not skimp on the meat or toppings for her dishes - my biggest taco disappointments generally involve measly toppings portions (I'm looking at you SOL!). But rest assured, Elvira's portions are substantial! - Each order is made fresh, this means that every item tastes like your favorite tio decided to cook just in your honor, and tailor made it to your preference. Be sure to ask for the extra baggy of spicy toppings if heat is your thing - she'll chop up fresh peppers and include them on the side to go. - Affordable! You'll never be ripped off here - prices are super reasonable, and honestly a steal considering the freshness and portions - Fresh horchata and tamarind juice? Sold. If you're in the area, please check out this spot! Definitely worth stopping by at least once! read more

Elvira's Kitchen - tacos - lengua y carne asada - Food Trucks Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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I've been to Elvira's twice now. My first experience (tacos and pupusas) was much better than my second (carne asada platter for $10!!!) time around. The food is fresh and yummy and most importantly authentic. It's a LOT of food, way too much for me, but it's worth it if you're really hungry! Food: Carne Asada is a whole lotta food! Elvira certainly doesn't skimp around when it comes to meat. My carne asada platter was practically an entire cow. Which probably explains why it took nearly 15 minutes for my order to come out despite the fact that I was the only person there! If you're short on time I advise against a platter and thereby avoiding the preparation of an entire animal. Location and Parking: The place is kind of hard to find which is why I hadn't tried it sooner despite reading the yelp reviews. It's sorta tucked in a corner and hidden between the gas station, 7-11, and Wendy's. To me the easiest way to master parking and getting to this truck is to pull into the Wendy's and park in one of their spaces which face Georgia Ave as well as Elvira. Especially convenient if you have a bit of a wait, you can go back to your car and she'll wave you over when your food is ready. Can't beat that! read more

This place is amazing!! I've been wanting to try Elvira's for a while now and today was the day. First off, their prices are so affordable for the amount of food you get. I ordered a chicken burrito and one pupusa de revuelta. The burrito was huge!! It was loaded with rice, beans, lettuce, chicken and melted cheese- by far a more loaded burrito than chipotle. It was phenomenal!! Everything blended together really well and to top it all off, the pupusa was tasty in its own right! Good sized pupusa for $2. This is a very good spot for great food for an affordable price. I will definitely be back! read more

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Delicious tacos and tamales. Fresh horchata. Very nice lady. Our food came out fast probably as we were the only ones waiting. Location is tricky. Don't trust the map. Just go into exon gas station and look for the truck. read more

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I had two tacos de res and two tacos al pastor. The taco de res were to die forr! The tacos al pastor had a good amount of pineapples which I loved!! Both had plenty of meat. My new taco spot is Elvira's Kitchen. Also, I recommend calling to place your orders. There were a lot of cars at the gas station. Ordering ahead of time gives you a quick in-and-out. (No pictures because I devoured it all, lol). read more

Can't decide between tacos or pupusas? Get both! Elvira's is the spot. Service is quick and the food is authentic. The pupusas were hot and packed nicely, so they traveled well. Others in my party got a bunch of different tacos- carnitas, chicken and a few others and everyone loved them! Will definitely be back. read more

A little hard to find as the truck is hidden next to the Exxon gas station and you could miss it is the reason I give this 4 stars. Seems like it is only one lady taking orders and cooking. She is very polite and separates items by orders which is a plus. We ordered tacos and the portions were good sized and well flavored. Prices are very good considering how much food you get and the drinks are yummy on a hot day!!! Will be coming back to try the pupusas and burritos as I have heard good things about them!!!! read more

I love her RICE (arroz), muy delicioso! Adios Chipotle when I discovered Elvira Food Truck. I am not too crazy about her tacos (the food truck that's parked by the Unique Thrift Store that only sells tacos are better. From Elvira's, I've had Arroz con pollo, tamales, carne asada and frijoles/salad and on Fridays, she has sopa de res, plus her salsa verde, pupusas, which are all good with decent prices and huge portions. I pray to God that her food truck never goes away because that would make me muy sad :( because she is such a great cook. read more

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I asked for a chicken and rice platter. And boy did Elvira deliver. Just the sound of the TV and subtle chewing filled my ears, as I sat in the living room joyfully eating. Another memorable food truck I can grab a great bite to eat after coming from work. read more

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Better than Chipotle! Carne asada tacos are seasoned very well with fresh corn tort wraps. I was not a fan of street meat until today. Elvira's Kitchen is the shit! read more

Elvira's Kitchen - Pollo & carne asada tacos - Food Trucks Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

The tacos are AMAZING. Fresh ingredients, good quality seasoned meat please support this small business-the food is TOP NOTCH!!!

The beef flavor was not what I was expecting...wasnt the biggest fan. Idk if it was the cut, quality, or flavoring but it just wasnt my cup of tea. Aside from the meat, the tacos were definitely fresh so that's a plus. The pupusa was great. It was a good amount of food for the price. Only thing that absolutely SUCKS is the parking lot. It is tucked away in the corner and when I went, there were so many people so it was hard to get in, park, and then leave. It was a clusterf*ck for lack of better words. Lol overall I would give it another try. At least for the pupusas read more

Elvira's Kitchen - New prices, updated 10/24/2014 - Food Trucks Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

My husband and I first tried Elvira's when we were waiting for our van to be serviced - we had the tacos which blew me away delicious! Tonight I went back with an especially large order of tacos, burritos, and pupusas! She was eager to complete our order and did not disappoint. The food was once again outstanding. The portions are large. The food is fresh and cooked to perfection. The grandkids devoured the tacos in no time. Loved everything. Elvira is the best read more

Food is great! Elvira is very nice! Definitely try this food truck joint! She had pozole de elote. It was everything I remember from my travels. The tacos are delicious and the pupusas were cheese and flavorful! read more

The food was ok. I would say next time to tell the chief not use too much salt. The only down side to it is they don't give out recipient , you need to check to make sure the asking price matches from what the cashier tells you. They will try to overcharge different customers. Be smart! read more

The best food truck tacos around that I have found... good sauce and flavor, both the chicken and the beef.

She makes the best pupusas!! I've never had one before until we moved to the area and my husband brought some home as he was waiting on his car (it was in the process of an oil change next door). The pupusas are seriously my favorite food around here. read more

Very good, cheap and freshly cooked food. She opens late so its good for mid night snack. My husband and I love going there.We love the place as well as the service. read more

OMG!! So happy to have found this place!! So, I live in Ashton and well let's just say there are no decent pupusas to be found in that area. Usually I drive to Takoma Park or Langley Park to get my fix. These pupusas were just right. Meaty, cheesy so damn yummy! The lady was super sweet. Will definitely be coming here more often. Next time I'll try the tacos and tamales. :) read more

Best food truck in the area, also favorite place to get pupusas. It's genuine Latin food. Don't go to the foodtruck next to it, it's not as good read more

Truck is parked in the Exxon gas station (not Sunoco) - Cheap good food - $2.25 for a taco with all the fixin's - delicious! - Cash only - Usually no lines so you get your food quick - Gas at the Exxon is cheap too! read more

Good tacos, and very good pupusas. Staff were extremely friendly. There are many taco trucks in this area, actually one right in the laundry mat parking lot between this place and Wendy's. If your in the area check it out good food and good prices. read more

Love love love. Great food and great service! Ahh can't wait for it to get a little bit colder and start getting some Atol de Elote!!! Yummm. read more

Finally a place near Olney to get pupusas! Everything tasted fresh and homemade. Very inexpensive. They only take cash. We tried the cheese pupusa and the bean and cheese pupusa. Excellent flavor. read more

Holy moly the carne asada tacos are amazing! I have lived down the street for over a year and didn't know this place existed until today. So glad we found Elvira's! read more