I've been here before in my search for a spot with solid asada fries, and this spot is definitely…read moretoward the top of that list for LA spots. I was in the mood for a burrito around lunchtime and remembered this place, so I decided to drop by and give their burritos a try. The guy running the truck is very chill and friendly, and the ordering process is quick and easy. A nice chill local spot all in all. I opted for a pastor burrito this time around. It came with two salsas, roja and verde. There wasn't much heat, but they were definitely packed with flavor, and the salsa verde in particular paired very well with the pastor. Everything in the burrito was well prepared and well put together, every bite was a nice mix of flavors and textures. The pastor was delicious and meaty, the rice was nice and fluffy, and the beans had just a bit of bite to them, creating a nice contrast in textures. Overall a very good spot, and the owners of the truck are valuable parts of the community. Definitely swing by to support!

Really great shrimp burritos and fish tacos. A must try for all people in the area. Fresh…read moreingredients

I'm always happy to support new business, especially if I like it. I'm a student at UCLA and I…read moreneeded to order a couple of burgers and loaded fries really late at night and I was surprised when I saw a new option on Postmates. I was not disappointed whatsoever in which strongly recommend Sunset smash for your next midnight munchie session.

- the manager cesar was so nice and friendly !! very open to doing adjustments very passionate guy…read more - burger was yummy, generally don't like smash burgers. the truffle aioli was more garlicky than truffle, glad i asked for less sauce because i personally prefer it like that. mushrooms were a nice touch and the crispy of da patty i love - swapping out sesame bun for potato roll was the move - french fries so crunchy and fresh!!

Great spread and great bagel…read more All in all great quantity / size and easily can be a full meal or split and shared by 2. I enjoyed how quickly I got my bagel and how easy online ordering is.

Great place! The bagels are amazing and I love their strawberry lemonade…read more My one tip is to order ahead and just pick up if not you will be waiting forever for your order. They know the wait is so long so they are always really nice about it but it's definitely more efficient to order like thirty minutes before you actually want one lol!

Had their carne asada fries at a festival a couple months ago and they were amazing!!! Service was…read moregreat as well

Gringos Tacos Food Truck is parked outside of 2150 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404 on Tuesdays…read moreand Fridays at around 11:30 am to about 2 pm. I usually order The Gringodilla ($5) with spicy pork. It is filling and full of flavor (sometimes it is a bit too salty for me)! I've also tried the torta - it is huge and filling as well. As for their tacos, stick with the meats. It is a lot better than the fish taco. I DO NOT recommend the fish taco. Here's the link to their menu: http://www.foodtruckmaps.com/la/food_truck/gringos_tacos/menu/ The two men and lady (The cook) are all super nice and friendly! Plenty of meter parking along both sides of Colorado.

I was out on an evening exercise walk with my wife when we stumbled across this hibachi food truck…read morein our neighborhood. Something told me we had to come back for dinner, and I'm so glad we did! First off, Felix (who I believe is the owner) was incredibly friendly and welcoming. The way he interacted with every guest showed how much he truly cares. Since it was my first time, he took the time to walk me through the menu and gave me a great recommendation. I ordered the specialty bowl with shrimp, steak, and chicken over fried rice and it absolutely hit the spot. My wife had the chicken and fried rice bowl, and she loved it too. They're very generous with their portions and all the different sauces they offer, which made the experience even better. I enjoyed it so much that I came back the very next day to try the ribeye with fried rice and somehow, it was even better than the first meal! I'm excited to keep coming back and work my way through the menu. It's awesome to have them in our neighborhood seven days a week. Don't let one negative review sway you these folks are working hard and serving up some seriously good food. Highly recommend!

Food was great. All the taste of a sit down restaurant, with the convenience of a food truck…read more Service was excellent too. Very friendly and helpful.

This place has been on my list for the longest time. Today was the day I finally got to try. I…read moreordered the chicken shawarma combo and at first glance it looked amazing, stacked and heavy. While everything tasted good, it was just that- good. Not great or exceptional but nonetheless enjoyable. The customer service was great, with very kind employees. A family owned business since the 1990s with so much love and history behind each wrap. But I will say it took a solid 20 minutes to get the food out.. so be prepared to wait. Overall, it was worth the wait and nothing beats fresh, hot shawarma

Amazing food authentic shawerma. Definitely a must try you won't regret it.one of the best shawerma…read moreI have had in OC.

Finding a late night taco truck in Los Angeles isn't as difficult as you might think. But finding…read moreone that is tasty, affordable, and hits all the high notes can be a bit trickier. Which takes me to the West LA/Sawtelle neighborhood where I had the chance in trying out "El Paladar Oaxaqueno Taco Truck". Located directly on Santa Monica Blvd and just west of the 405 freeway, this popular mobile food truck has been around since the mid-2000's. And if you're looking for something that operates in the wee hours of the night, they are opened for business 7 days a week from 6:30am-3:00am. I arrived here a little after 8:20pm as I was looking for a meal to hold me through the night. As for the parking, it can be a bit challenging but I was able to find something just around the block. This truck is highly visible from Santa Monica Blvd and not hard to miss. As far as the ordering process goes, this place also offers food delivery (as of 2024) to all the major apps; DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Postmates. But I am someone that enjoys going to place as well as conversing with the employees/staff. Since there was no line during my visit, I walked right up and told the gentleman I would like three Carne Asada tacos (toppings on the side) and one Carne Asada burrito with no rice. Total price came out to around $24 which is quite a bit higher than the trucks in East LA/South Central LA. After making the 20 minute drive back to my hotel room, the tacos and burrito are still piping hot. As far as the flavor, these definitely have that distinctive LA "flavor" as this was seasoned very well and a very unique and acquired taste that you can't find in cities such as San Francisco, San Jose, and Sacramento. Their menu is as extensive as you'd expect as they carry several proteins; Asada, Pastor, Pollo, Chorizo, Cabeza, Lengua, and many more. And as for the selection goes, you have your choice of tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tortas, tlayudas, tostadas, mulitas, enfrijoladas, nachos, and salads. And finally the Mexican refreshments that include Coca-Cola, horchata, aguas frescas, and much more. The pros of "El Paladar Oaxaqueno Taco Truck" are arguably the amazing flavor that these things pack into them as well as a great location that is easily accessible. The cons were the very high prices (I believe my Asada burrito was around $15) and the salsas were just too watered down. Overall not a bad meal but I've had way better, especially in the Los Angeles area. When you factor in great service, above average food, but mediocre prices, I will have to rate this place 4-stars. But they are open until 3:00am so a night out of drinking at the bar/club and your opinion might change.

Found them randomly after landing late heading to our air b n b. Delicious and their salsas were so…read moretasteful. I got 2 tacos de lengua and the meat was very fresh and not fatty. We also got a burrito and this one will pass on next time only because the carne asada had a very strong Smokey taste but that is a personal preference. So if you aren't into the Smokey flavor, be mindful Very good customer service and their agua frescas were excellent!

I see this truck parked in front of the CVS on San Vicente Blvd in Brentwood all the time. There…read morewas no line today AND we were hungry AND their sammich pics made our tummies grumble. So we each ordered a Venice - the one with dill pickle seasoning, yuzu ranch, pickles & iceberg. Our sammiches were EXCELLENT. Big, thick, twice (or more?) breaded THIGH (thank you, dark meat!), perfectly fried dark brown to reach the ultimate crispy crunchy outside. Craggly crunchy bites!! Not AT ALL oily, & not tear your mouth apart crunchy. Martin's potato sesame seed bun! My usual issues with chicken sammiches are: too salty, too artificial feeling, too artificial tasting, too saucy, unpleasantly msg-soaked, not high enough meat to bun ratio. The Venice met ALL my needs: perfectly seasoned, real chicken thigh, tasted like real chicken, perfect amount of yuzu ranch, no msg regret, a generously thick chicken piece. Packaged securely to go, in recyclable materials. This is the GOAT. Get it!

If you see this food truck around, don't be CHICKEN (like I was) and check them out!…read more I saw the truck parked outside my Solidcore class, and I thought about my food at home and decided that I should be a responsible adult and eat that instead. As I got home and procrastinated on making dinner, I decided to read about the origins of this business, and was absolutely astounded that this operation was being run by a 20!! year old college student at Cornell. In addition to such an incredible, ambitious achievement, he also had a vigorous culinary background, being trained at several Michelin starred restaurants in the LA area. After reading this, I rushed back to where I saw the truck, and thankfully, I was able to snag one of the last orders of the day. I ordered the Valley, which is essentially a hot chicken sandwich, and I was blown away by how perfectly crispy and fried the outside crust was, and how tender, juicy and thick the chicken inside was. Equally delicious were the fries, which the workers kindly threw in after I told them about my whole adventure coming back to try their truck LOL and were absolutely perfectly fried. The kimchi inspired coleslaw was also unique, but personally, I would probably order the fries over this side. I can't wait to be back to try all their other (I'm presuming, equally incredible) menu items, especially the popcorn chicken, and I highly encourage you to stop by their pop ups (locations posted weekly on Instagram) and support a local, hidden gem business!

The quesabirria tacos are so delicious!! I usually place a pick up order and the order is ready…read morewithin 15 minutes or less. Be sure to check their Instagram for their menu offerings and their hours!

Very nice family. They even give their customers á cute Christmas gifts too, á mini Panettone cake…read more So heartwarming! Their tacos are the best I have tried, unique and authentic flavor. I wish they have longer hours! I heard the father had health issue last year so I can understand their short hours though.

Amazing, fresh Mexican food! My tacos were packed with well-seasoned meat and the sauces are…read moredelicious. They Saran wrapped my order and it stayed warmer for the ride home. They do have a few small tables in front of the truck. Prices are fair and food is made to order. They have a varied menu. I crave their tacos and love their convenient location. Look for their moving signage at the top of the truck. Can't wait to try more of their yumminess!

Food is top tier! Delicious every single time we've eaten there and I love a consistent food place!read more