Ordered takeout from Carnitas El Guero and have to say simple food done well!…read more I ordered the 1 lb combo (I asked for half pound carnitas and half pound fajita) and the portion was generous. It came with 10 tortillas, salsa roja, salsa verde, grilled cebollita with habanero, plus cilantro and lime on the side. Everything was packed separately and still warm when I got home. Carnitas - 3.5/5 Tender with those little crispy edges that make carnitas so good. Not greasy, just rich and flavorful pork. But I would hope it could be more juicy. Fajita - 4.5/5 Really solid. Nicely seasoned and grilled with a good smoky flavor. The meat was tender and worked great in the tacos with a little lime and salsa. Salsa roja Smoky and definitely the spicier of the two. Salsa verde Fresher and brighter. Fixings The grilled onions with habanero were a great touch -- sweet, slightly spicy, and super flavorful. Overall what stood out most was the value and generosity. For a one-pound combo they give you a lot of food and all the toppings to go with it. It's the kind of place where you can easily feed two people (or have leftovers). Simple, authentic, and very satisfying. Would absolutely order this again when the carnitas craving hits. Did not pick up in store so cannot comment on the ambiance.

This spot is hands down one of THE BEST hidden gems for authentic Mexican food in town. On my top 3…read morelist for Mexican food for sureee. The pozole is honestly the BEST I've had--so rich, flavorful, and comforting. They give you the juiciest limes, onions & other stuff to put in the pozole but it didn't need anything honestly it was some of the best pozole I ever had. If your looking to shed a tear because of how much it taste like home go here! Lol The pork is insanely tender and seasoned perfectly. The quesadilla is huge & the beef is really good too. You can tell everything is made with care and tradition. The tacos are also top-tier. Every bite was full of flavor, and it just got better every bite!!! And let me tell you, the portions are no joke--you definitely won't leave hungry. Everything came out fresh, hot, and super satisfying. I made a 20 min drive home and my Pozole was still pipinggggg hot I mean I had to wait a sec to eat it and that is all I can ask for when taking food to go. They have drinks too like Mexican coke, other sodas, beers, and margaritas!! I will say, if you don't speak Spanish you might need a translator but if you know enough you'll be fine! Haha overall If you're craving something real and full of flavor, this is the place. I'll definitely be back! Also forgot to mention they're open until 2 AM! Late night bites at its finesttttt.

TL;DR: I would come again if I was already in the area, but I would recommend other spots to…read morefriends visiting. I had the San Diego burrito ($12.98) and really enjoyed it! My food came out super fresh and hot. It was definitely filling, but I was hoping for more for the price (especially as past Yelp photos seemed to show lower prices). The fries inside the burrito felt a big soggy, but I thought the carne asada was good. Flavor-wise, I relied pretty heavily on the salsa verde. This food truck is located in a really convenient location: it's walking distance from Trader Joe's, APL, and is overall pretty central. I think I would come again if I was already in the area and craving something quick. Street parking was pretty much impossible to find, but my friend and I just parked at the public library and walked a couple of blocks. There is some tables for some outdoor eating, with a wall blocking outside noise.

Man... I really don't like leaving bad reviews and never do. But holy smokes. My roommate told me…read morenot to eat here because the food was bad. But being curious I still went. I told the guy making my food I heard bad things and I wanted to try for myself. I ordered a steak burrito and it tasted like ingredients that had been left out and cooked on a grill that hasn't been cleaned in 15 years. The salsa included couldn't even hide the poor quality and taste... ended up throwing half a burrito away! Never done that before lol....

Awesome food and service. I needed some meat by the lb and found this place. Several options for…read moremeat at a decent price per lb. They have a lot of different dishes too and the potato looked too good to pass up. The potato came LOADED with meat, bacon, cheese, and other toppings that made it good for 2-3 people. It's a pretty small place with a few tables and can be tricky to find since it's kind of connected to a gas station but I ordered ahead and my food came out super quick! Will probably try the Norteno bowl next!

A good option to grab a quick bite in what feels like a food desert. I was happy with the quantity…read morefor the price points, but the quality wasn't quite what I was looking for. Only a few parking spots and a handful of tables to sit at both inside and outside, but they had an extensive menu. The carne asada (~$14) was a bit dry, and the frijoles charros had some hot dog and sizable jalapeño slices. Interesting choices and somewhat tasty. Would probably try something different next time, but my friend enjoyed his burrito quite a bit. May give them another shot next time I'm in the area.

Fantastic food and friendly service! I enjoyed my breakfast…read moretacos on their super cute patio in the middle of the summer and it was very pleasant. They have a small covered patio that is decorated nicely and was very clean. Please support this great small business!

Today's breakfast stop was a winner! Sometimes the best food is found where you least expect it!read more

These tacos are quality. Delicious. Simple. Meaty. El Chilango does a great job of serving quality…read moretacos. There are two truck locations: North Lamar and Pflugerville. The truck is CASH only ($3 a taco). My personal favorite ares the Suadero, Barbacoa and Asada. They added grilled onions and cilantro to the tacos (you have to ask for this). I wish I got fresh onions over grilled. They have good salsa. I like the dark green sauce it's fresh and has a kicks. It cuts through the heavy protein tacos.

My husband's favorite torta spot in North Austin! This food truck is always open late and draws a…read morelively crowd, even when most other businesses in the area have long since closed. Parking can get a bit tough and the wait could be up to 20 mins when they're particularly busy, but worth it! With their HUGE portion sizes and generous meat servings, be prepared to come with an appetite and get a little messy with each bite. My personal favorites are the Milaneza and Hawaiiana.

Update: Prices UP, quality way down. It's the old sad story…read more We were looking forward to a great meal at great price. But when I walked in, I was surprised to see the price on my favorite order was up--by 60%! So instead of a whole chicken with two sides for $10, I ordered a half for that price. When we opened it up at home, the pieces were much smaller than before. They still tasted good, though not as hot-off-the-grill fresh as before. My guy is not the chicken fiend that I am. He'd been dreaming of their fabulous Charro Beans. But he made a face and pushed his away half eaten. He said, "They need to rehire whoever's Abuela used to make the beans before." The deep rich flavor we'd loved was now a bit flat, and the chunks of bacon and jalapeño were absent. Pollo Caliente used to really stand out in the Mexican grilled chicken scene. Now, they're just like everyone else. I'm sad. I wanted to support this new apparently local business.

I am blown away by how damn good this place is. It's better than Pollo Regio that's down the street…read moreon Berkman. They're one of my favourite pollos asados al carbon in Austin (charcoal grilled chicken). We ordered the whole chicken meal to share with two people. They had a special going where the whole chicken meal was $10. The meal came with 6 white corn tortillas, two containers of a Jalapeño salsa (tastes like Doña from Taco Deli), charro beans, and rice. A whole chicken meal was enough food for the two of us with plenty of leftovers for the next day. The chicken was succulent, juicy, and flavourful. It was well seasoned and no part of it was dry. Make sure to squeeze the lime on it! The rice had good flavour and was moist. The real standout though were the charro beans. These are ABSOLUTELY NOT vegetarian. They're made with bacon and pieces of what looked like chicharron. There's a pleasant spicyness that comes the jalapeños that are stewed with the beans. I would go back for the charro beans alone. The restaurant is inside a convenience store and the staff are courteous. Our meal came out within about a minute of us ordering and paying.

Very friendly ladies in this truck and yummy tacos! One taco was more than enough to fill me up,…read morebut at the price i got two!

AMAZING tacos!!! I ordered the barbacoa, pastor, and a bean/cheese/bacon (my favorite) and they…read morewere all outstanding! She was so kind - she just made me want to order the whole menu. These were pretty good sized tacos. I saw the burrito that someone ordered and it was easily the size of a football! As for ambience, it's a taco truck, tucked into a space in the midst of an industrial/warehouse district - it's absolutely the perfect ambiance for line dang good homemade tacos!!! Will be back every chance I get!

This place was better than expected. The person taking my order was nice and gladly answered my…read morequestions and provided their own opinion when I asked which tortilla they preferred. There's only space outside for eating. You order from the window. We ordered their bacon deluxe, chorizo deluxe, Al pastor, and tinga. They were pretty good. The breakfast tacos were cheesy (yum) and the lunch tacos were both flavorful. Overall they were good tacos. They're more authentic (Mexican) and a good size. Best part is they make their own tortillas and we agree that the corn tortillas are best. Will be back again.

I am so glad we chose this spot for breakfast tacos again. They now have their own coffees,…read moreincluding abuelita mocha and cold brew. The service was friendly and fast. You order and pickup at the window. There are plenty of picnic tables outside to enjoy your food. There is no inside for customers and most people call in their orders to go. The tacos with chorizo are a perfect mixture. The hot coffee was the perfect temperature for this chilly morning. I have to come back for the nopales and egg tacos!