Stopped to get gas off highway 58 and spotted the sign for pupusas and had to give this truck a…read moretry! It's located directly across the street from the Shell gas station. I was greeted by the friendly hostess at the order window and the menu was nearby to see the extreme variety of meats that you normally don't see at restaurants in the bay! If you haven't tried before, order the cabeza, tripa and lengua tacos! I guarantee you will not be disappointed. Full of flavor and beef that just melts in your mouth. I'd drive back a hundred plus miles just to have these again. The papusas are worth a try if you haven't tried before. They're a solid choice and I'd go with the pork and beans if you're a first timer. It's a bit hot out in Buttonwillow during the summer but they do have a bit of shade and few tables as you enjoy your authentic tacos!

If this gem is in your way stop and order! The food is sooooo delicious. Made to order by the…read moreladies in the back! It didn't take too long, shorter than waiting in an in and out line that's for sure. We have a permanent food stop on all our trips back home from so cal!

Located at the same gravel spot as Titas Pupusas. A orange yellow truck behind them is Tacos El…read moreParaíso. We initially stopped over here for a quick McDonalds bathrooms break and saw a lot of taco trucks along the road. We've never been here before but the food was excellent for a taco truck! Super fresh, super flavorful with the right amount of Mexican spices done right! Not shown was the devoured especial 3 taco Plato and tacos dorados de papas! Highly recommend to try this place out if you're ever stopping off this way!!! Service was extremely quick and friendly. Ambiance of the place with clean tables with cute flower settings to keep it looking fresh. They have a pumping sink to wash your hands or they offer hand sanitizer at the truck when you're ordering your food. They take all major credit cards and zelle or cash! My husband has the Super Burrito de Carne Asada and devoured it within 6 minutes he's Mexican so he would know what tastes good! The fresh salsa was perfectly seasoned and medium spicy! Yummy! Definitely need to keep this one on my tabs if we ever go back this way!

We are superfans of Tita's (the long standing Pupusa truck off I-5 that occupied the same spot of…read moregravel as Tacos el Paraíso) so when it was closed yesterday, we tried Tacos el Paraíso instead, thinking they'd be comparable. Don't be fooled into thinking this too! We waited 40 mins for tiny pupusas (and they got our order wrong). The food itself was fine, but not at all worth the wait, and *nothing* like the heavenly food that Tita's usually provides. Two thumbs way down, next time if Tita's is closed we are going to get back on the road to head up to that Mexican place in the plaza at the Paso Robles exit.

This is my second time here. I ordered the horchata which is one the best horchatas I've had…read moreanywhere. In fact, I liked it so much the first time I had it here, I ordered it again. I simply devoured the tacos hondurenos. They remind me a bit of Mexican flautas , fried so they're crispy and there is chicken inside. Great sauce. Delicious! I'm so glad I returned here. The other dishes look equally intriguing. There are 4 different kinds of soups, including posole. The prices are very reasonable and people are always super nice! There are also picnic benches with a big canopy so it's comfortable to eat here.

Tacos Hondurans. Love the salsa verde, the sazon on the chicken. Great food for a pit stop.read more

This is a gem. Authentic taco and menudo soup. Worth a stop on I-15. Outdoor seating, soup was…read morehearty, tacos were authentic.

STOP....Here!!! That's right, book mark it on your way from I5…read more Perfect location, near freeway, safe, gas stations nearby. Need Starbucks...just a block away also. Very clean. So, this Mexican food truck offers delicious food and very economical. Great service. Covered eating area with benches. Also a spot to wash your hands after finger licking meal. They have everything you'll desire for a meal or appetizer. MUCH better than a chain restaurant. I'm a fan and I've stopped off at least ten times.

Homemade tortillas!!!!!!…read more Amazing food, great portions. We devoured the quesadillas, tamales, and tacos so fast that I forgot to take pictures. Definitely worth coming back to Buttonwillow en route to/from SoCal. There's outdoor seating under a tin roof too!!

We have Family in Long Beach so we travel I5 quite a bit. Been doing this for several years now. We…read moreare from Salinas Ca so we have a higher level of expectation for Mexican food. Everything we have tried has been excellent. It is a food truck so stop on the way in or to use the restroom. They are very quick, always have a smile and we have never had any surprises that weren't in a positive way. We have tried most anything I know of on the route for us and this is our 100% favorite. We typically stop there up and down! There is a grass area near there if you are traveling with pets and water available. (Pick up after your pets, always don't be a ...) Ambiance is a covered patio with picnic tables, everyone we have ever met while dining has been super friendly and almost always has not been their first time there. Love this place. Honestly will probably be there tomorrow!

Pupusas were so good. We were the only customers at the time so food came out pretty quickly, very…read morehot and fresh. There's something special about the coleslaw that came it, so good! It was spiced and vinegar-y, cutting through any heaviness from the pupusas. There's plenty of seating by the food truck under a tent, making it feel like a very simple meal. This was a great pit stop off the 5!

RIP OFF FOOD TRUCK!! Yesterday, March 21, 2026…read moreI paid for our lunch. The total cost was $41 This place automatically charged my card 25% tip. Which came out to be a new total of $52 2 burritos (no meat) 1 taco plate 1 horchata $52!!!!! NEVER AGAIN!! 1/2 star

The presentation was good but the meat tasted like it has been out for days and warmed up. Rice is…read moreokay. I liked the sauce it was good and spicy.

Came across this place on our way down I-5 south and it was amazing! The food was fresh and tasted…read morelike a home cooked meal, the lady was super sweet and they have quick service. Would definitely recommend if you're traveling and need a place to eat!

I cannot say enough great things about this place! My son and I stopped here a couple years ago on…read moreour way home to the Bay Area from Southern California. I was tired of fast food on our road trip and wanted something more real. We stopped here to check it out and everything about our experience was perfect. From the moment we walked in the door we were greeted within 30 seconds even though the 3 servers on the floor were VERY busy, they got back with us within a minute, sat us, and immediately got a drink order. When they came back they asked if we were ready to order. We were in a hurry, so when the Server came back to quality check our food we ordered dessert to go and asked for the check so we could get back on the road as we were eager to get home. We were so impressed with our service and honestly, the delicious diner food, that we planned to stop here again on our way home from our yearly trip this year. We had a different server this year, but everything about the experience was identical. Wonderful, tasty, timely, kind... Thank you, Willow Ranch staff, we will certainly make you part of our plan every year! I also wanted to note that I am a career server and the details matter to me. It is so amazing when someone like myself can receive the kind of service that I am proud to give when I'm working. I also witnessed the front of house staff engaging in friendly banter with the kitchen staff and I just love that. I am also close with the team on our line and I think that makes a huge difference in the overall performance of the restaurant.

If you are on that long stretch off the 5 Hwy and need a break for some good food and comfortable…read moreenvironment with decent prices, stop by the Willow Ranch BBQ restaurant. It's hidden behind EZ gas station which has great prices today 4.99 a gallon I have stopped here twice and not disappointed! I had BLT sandwich, yum! Nice big slices bacon. I bet their BBQ is great!. So hot though this pass I like to eat light! Nice serving for lunch and I know it's a truckers stop! Clean and family friendly! Lots of history in this area!! Check it out, don't think it will disappoint!!

While driving down the food desert that is Highway 5, saw this posted on Yelp. Thought I would try…read moreout this food truck and was pleasantly surprised. They have tacos, obviously, but I ended up getting a chicken sope. For $6.50 it was just the right amount of food for me. I didn't want anything too heavy as it makes me sleepy to have a full stomach when I'm driving. They have two little benches with some sun protection. Ambience is nonexistent unless you like staring at a dirt road or watching people come and go through the gas station. The sope itself was tasty, the corn shell was crunchy and there was just the right amount of chicken. Personally, I would've liked more chicken but for a snack while getting some gas, I think it's the best option in the area.

It was pretty good. I have to give props to any food truck who can work and set up shop in a…read moreplace as desolate as a gas station stop along the 5 freeway. The only thing that needed a little work was cutting the potatoes in small pieces and cooking them a bit longer (they were still crunchy). Still, we recommend.

The food here is so good we might make this our regular stop on our trips up north!!! Loved it!…read more First, it's a road side taco truck so let's talk about the truck. The truck was very clean, and the person working (owner maybe?) was very professional! All five stars. You never know what to expect when you hit a new truck, and we knew we were in good hands from the start!!! What did we get? I wanted a quesadilla and asked for recommendation for what meat. The gentleman recommended carne asada and chorizo, and holy crud was that good!!! Amazing! He's totally right, this was a really good quesadilla! I'm not big on spice and asked if it was spicy. He said no, and he was right: there was just the mildest hint of spice after and it just enhanced the full flavor. We also got a chicken burrito. No joke, the burrito was almost as big as my forearm! The contents of the burrito were really good as well. Bonus, he was such good service he confirmed all the stuff on the inside to make sure it was what we wanted. Really appreciate that since I LOVE cilantro but my gf doesn't like it. That made it all the better . He also put the classic sauces in our to go bag, along with some silverware and plenty of napkins!!! These are small things but make a HUGE DIFFERENCE when you're on a road trip. Legit love this place. Will be back even if I need to go out of my way to do so!!!

I stopped here on Christmas Eve for tacos since the place I visited before in this city were…read moreclosed. There was one guy running the truck-- he was nice and considerate. I wasn't expecting the beans to look like that...kinda reminds me of beans in a can lol. Also, the salsa was awkwardly in these small plastic bags but I made it work. I really enjoyed the grilled onions, especially the charred pieces #yum I probably wouldn't stop here again because it's on the other side of town, NOT close to freeways/exits BUT overall, super good service. He doesn't sell drinks but is conveniently in the same lot as a quick mart.