I'll keep it real short. If you know the original Ave26 taco stand in DTLA, this is a fantastic…read morealternative if this is closer to you compared to Ave26. The only thing missing is a free stewed potato but the variety of options offered by Tacos Xaam make up for it, in my opinion. They're not there on Mondays though, last time I checked. Instead, a different taco group takes their place on Mondays so keep an eye out. Tacos Xaam tend to have a large firespit for their pastor, a bbq grill for their asanas, and a large flat top grill area, along with a steaming container area. Basically, if they're not taking up at least 9 yards of the sidewalk length for their whole setup and they look small, it's likely not them.

tl;dr: one of the best in SGV. All meats are tasty, portions are great, prices are really…read morereasonable. Solid 4.5 stars You know how you always see so many taco trucks or stands on a main street? Do you ever stop by all of them and check them out? No need, I am the one who eats. My goal is to try all the taco stands in Los Angeles. Located in front of an El Monte Numero Uno market and CVS, this is one of my new finds and definitely one that I would eat at every week. Their style is like a blend of Tj and traditional taco stands. This is their setup: charcoal grill only for asada, pastor spit, stewing pot, vast condiments stand (incl. guacamole), and auga frescas. Asada is grilled nicely and retains so much flavors despite I didn't get a freshly grilled batch. If it retains grilled flavors and stays juicy after sitting in the steam bath containers, it must be seasoned well and the right cut of beef was chosen. Pastor is nicely seasoned and not that greasy. They sometimes will give you pineapples but it is still good without it. I wished it was sweeter and a bit more meat juicy but I can't fault their pastor because it's beautifully cut and roasted. Goes really well with grilled onions. Cabeza is tender and already seasoned; good amount of meat and fat (albeit more fat, makes it juicier) makes it perfect for two tortillas. Tripas is good; it may not have the best flavors but it is nicely stewed, grilled right, and tastes clean. They use store-bought tortillas but don't fret, all the flavors are there. They use the stewing meat pot's (cabeza, buche, tripas) oil to season their tortillas for grilling. Their dark red salsa is seriously perfect :D nicely roasted chiles smoke flavor combined with a thick savory consistency makes it perfect for any meats. Not too spicy to be unenjoyable but enough to make you want more. The workers told me it's a blend of arbol chiles. This is one of the best salsa I've had at taco stands. Guacamole salsa has a decent amount of avocado with the right acidity, saltiness, and creamy texture. Again, goes well on any meat. The fact that they let you scoop this yourself makes the $2 a bargain. Salsa verde is good; high acidity (I like) and a good tomatillo flavor makes this a good choice for those who enjoy a mild salsa (it's on the upper end of mild). The orange salsa (taquera) is spicy! Good smoky flavors and only a few drops are needed for a nice burning kick. I need to come back and try rest of their meats (I always get their asada and pastor every time) because I keep getting what tastes good even though I should try the rest :) Their quesadillas and alambre portions are HUGE especially if you order multiples. Give this place a try and tell me if I'm wrong. I eat tacos every week and typically drive to South LA for my likings, but this place is winning my emotions. This is the upper echelon of $2 tacos in SGV.

Drove by several days ago to walk around San Gabriel x Valley with friends after dinner and boba…read more While we were too full to try anything, one spot that stood out to me was this 土家酱香饼. Lo and behold, thanks to Christina the business exists on here and has been christened "Jiang Xiang Bing Guy"! Although he was working solo that day, when I decided to return on an empty stomach, he had an assistant helping with seasoning and chopping up the 酱香饼. There were about five folks waiting by the time I got there Sunday evening. The guy with the blue UCLA hoodie was purposefully putting on a show, since he had two phones set up for streaming. Every now and again, when he gets a request from someone, he would say "OK no problem!" and continues with kneading, rolling, and transferring the dough to the big ol' frying machine. At $10 per order, perhaps a part of the cost is the spirited mini-interactions. After paying via Venmo, I showed the gal my phone. 他是老板 she said jokingly as she handed me the food. I had mine mild, and honestly it was a delightfully crispy and savory snack for a cold winter evening.

On Christmas day while heading up San Gabriel Blvd, I saw a guy making food on the back of a white…read moreModel X. Intrigued and a lover of street foods, I went last night to check it out hoping he was at the same spot and he was! (Honestly San Gabriel Superstore parking lot be popping with bomb street food stalls and trucks over these past years). The guy was calling his food a Chinese pizza but it's actually a Chinese street food called Jiang Xiang Bing(酱香饼) which basically means "saucy pancake". If you can't speak Chinese(don't worry he does understand English though but he spoke to me in Mandarin by default lol), just give him $10 and he will give you a portion. If you don't have cash, he has QR codes for digital payments and once it goes through you can hear his phone notification from his car. When he's done making the bread and ready to chop it, he will ask you how spicy you want it. You can say "xiao la" for mild or say yes and nod your head for the regular spicy lol. The pan fried flat bread was crispy and the sweet and spicy soy bean sauce really went well with it, I'd get it again!!!

I miss them so much I've called their number and have not been able to locate them the people that…read morehave taken over their spot are racist Andy is absolutely right ! I went this past Friday and right away talking mess. Now I'm mixed but I look like one side more than the other I could understand them and had taken a friend sadly we didn't have much time to travel elsewhere but the new ppl have even upcharged us like crazy. The new people charge you fifteen dollars for one burrito ! With poor meat quality . Super Tacos please come reclaim your spot from these frauds. My coworkers, my family, the neighborhood misses you so much.

They are racist, they were literally making fun of me while cooking my burrito. They did not even…read morehave the decency to wait until I was gone? I literally was their only customer and I could tell they were guessing my ethnicity. If you are Asian do NOT support them. Edit: I was just notified that they actually moved and that the people who took their old spot are completely different, I apologize. I have ordered from these people before and they were chill, and the food was good. The new people that took their old spot in San Gabriel are racist.

I went to pick up some apples after a friend referred me…read more She was very nice. Don't expect a store front it's out of her home but the damn apples were delicious.

One word: AMAZING. Mommas apples (Tamarindo apples) are…read morethus far the best thing ever. I'm not a big fan of sweet and sour but Maria made my experience worth it. Now I am hooked and can not stop talking about these incredible apples! Whenever I have a craving, I call/text mommas apples and BAM I'm happy! 5 stars!!! Woooh! Wish I could give them more! ;) Definitely try these mommas apples out! You won't regret it.

I love authentic Mexican street tacos and this place did not disappoint! Their al pastor is…read moreauthentic and very flavorful! The quesa-burrito de asada was also on point. They do not skimp on the portions or toppings! The staff is super friendly and courteous!

I found the Fontana location and have been a regular customer since! Those tacos and burritos are…read moredelicious. They have also a baked potato with el pastor omg I gotta try it next time the corn tortillas are hand made and definitely worth the trip. They have (3) locations and they post up on there Instagram on the address and times. https://instagram.com/tacos.el_amigo igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE=

I'm back after a while away from the area…read more I looked for the usual outdoor spot, but this time I saw a new green food truck. There were still many cars parked, so I assumed it was the same setup. When I examined the area, only the green truck was present. It seems they have upgraded to a food‑truck format, but the sauces and self‑serve sauce bar remain the same. The self serve bar, meat, cuts, and flavors are essentially unchanged. The taste stays consistent despite the move to the truck, and they continue to use a large flame for grilling. Wait times is about 5-10 mins, generally quick and efficient. Grilled onions are available in the back; just ask for them when you pick up your order. Pricing is about $3 per taco, which is very reasonable and unchanged. It remains my favorite spot in the SGV area. Come try it out.

Tried out Secret Tacos, although I noticed the green truck is now named Tacos Los Poblanos…read more I ordered the carne asada and pastor tacos. The carne asada was definitely the highlight as it had a nice char and plenty of flavor. The wait was a little longer than expected, but I went during peak dinner time, so that's understandable. The pastor was a little weaker flavor-wise and didn't stand out as much as the asada. Overall, a decent taco spot with the carne asada being my favorite.

DELICIOUS INDONESIAN FOOD!! The best Indonesian food I've ever had with amazing customer service…read moreand the business owners who are the cooks are extremely friendly. Im vegan and they told me they cook the tofu skewer separately and it was SO tasty!! I wish I took a picture before I devoured my plate! My boyfriend tried the pork satay and the chicken satay and he says their extremely flavorful!

Undoubtedly one of the best food stalls out there. Had these guys several times and became friends…read morewith the owner Ian, the whole crew is incredibly hardworking and they produce one of my absolute favorite dishes perfectly. Make sure you grab a sample platter and shout these guys out!!

Amazing first experience! Definitely a 10/10 great authentic food! One of the best in town ,hands…read moredown its a must try. -Two tacos carne asada 5/5 -Asada plate, rice and beans with tortillas And side of guacamole. 5/5 -Torta del carnitas 5/5 -Burrito del asada 5/5 -chicken plate with rice and beans and side of tortilla 5/5 - two orders of carnitas 5/5 *One of the best carnitas in town hands down! Definitely is a must for you to try just a FYI! * Drinks : - Coke (Glass Bottle ) -Pepino refresher drink -Jamaica refresher drink Great customer service, very polite, welcoming and very positive to customers, very helpful 10/10 on service. Clean environment, inside seating and outside seating very clean and organized. , they are always on it once customer leaves. That's a great thing. Very nice decorated place, and colorful Restrooms available Parking lot available as well Definitely recommended friends and family to come and try! I Will be back soon for more

Was in the area and looking for something to eat, so I decided to stop by Carnitas Y Chicharrones…read morein El Monte. It's located in a small plaza and wasn't hard to find. The restaurant itself is pretty small with limited seating. At first glance, the place felt a little dark and chaotic, and some of the prep areas and surfaces looked worn and could use a deeper cleaning. You can see the food being prepared behind the counter, and they also have a condiment bar where they provide small containers and plastic baggies so you can take salsa, onions, cilantro, and other condiments to go. I ordered four tacos: asada, pastor, chorizo, and chicharrón. The total was $20 before tax -- $5 per taco. My first reaction was, "Whoa... $5 tacos? These better be good." Then I got my order. These tacos are HUGE. Two tacos practically filled an entire takeout container, so the $5 price made a lot more sense once I saw the portions. They definitely don't hold back on the meat. My favorites were the chorizo and pastor. Both had plenty of flavor and were generously portioned. The asada was okay, but for me it lacked some of the seasoning and flavor I was looking for. I was also hoping for a little more char on the meat. The chicharrón was unfortunately too hard and dry for my liking. The salsas were good and helped bring everything together. Overall, the price initially gave me sticker shock, but these definitely aren't your typical small street tacos. The portions are massive, and two tacos could easily be enough for one person. I'd come back for the chorizo and pastor, but I'd probably skip the chicharrón next time.

Would return Drove…read morepast their spot on san gabriel blvd near quickly's and decided on a whim to try their offerings. The cabeza has bits of beef tongue in it. Best of both worlds lol They give you plenty of bags for the condiments and the tacos are the smaller kind with double layer tortilla

10/02/2021 I have seen this truck parked here next to the…read morecar wash in Baldwin Ave at Valley Blvd. telling you the location in case they move or disappear from this spot. I have stopped here from time to time even before they decorated the truck part. Trailer part? You get the idea. The sauces are really good but be careful of the onions when you see little bits of orange, that's actually the spiciest habaneros I've endured. They set up tables so it's like a salsa and condiments bar. Step right up and fix your tacos how you like it. Drinks are here too if it gets too spicy for you. They are closed on Mondays so meet me here on Taco Tuesday.

The churros are always so fresh and hot here. I've been to this truck 4 times now and every time I…read morewas never disappointed. The woman who helped me was super nice (as usual) she even gave me 2 extra. The wait was typical about 5-10 mins but so worth it for the sugary goodness! Next time I'm trying the strawberry milk! I usually order #1 which was $15.

This churro truck is amazing. They only sell churros, and some drinks/coffee, but really their…read morechurro is the star of the show. They fry them fresh and so the churros come out curved instead of straight like how you're typically use to seeing them at amusement parks. They were soft and chewy at the center. Very hot so be careful when you bite into them. The cinnamon sugar was amazing. We ordered an order of 10 for 4 people and we devoured it all at our car. If you love churros, this is the spot. And you can also head down the street to get yourself an ice cream from McDonalds to go with your churro, if your ice cream machine isn't "down". Tip: their coffee cups are HUGE so if you order at night like some other guys did, you may not get to sleep that night if you plan to finish it