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    Outside The Masa

    4.8 (76 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Food Trucks
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    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Michelada
    Shannon H.

    Found this new hidden gem this morning, Yum, Yum, I enjoyed the tender delicious Birria Tacos with a perfect Michelada, while my husband ordered the yummy green chilaquiles (hold the egg). The staff were very nice, attentive from the moment we walked in. Definitely looking forward to my next visit!

    Itzy G.

    Ordered to go, and everything was delicious! My husband has been several times and always talks about how much he loves it. I just dont eat meat so I orderd the chilaquiles with no birria. The portions are great and still had some for later Hubby loved his per usual, they just fogot the consome but he still loved it. Service was nice and quick. Plenty of seating area when we went. Best birria ever per husband!

    Tacos de plancha

    Incredible food, made from scratch with the best ingredients. Some of the most authentic Mexican food and family owned and run The staff was amazing and treated us like family, we will 100000000% be back often

    Pepino Agua Fresca
    Andrea P.

    My second visit and A friend of mines tagged along to experience this amazing food with me. We both got the Chilaquiles with Birria with over easy egg they got the scrambled eggs. My beverage of choice was the Pepino and Mann I tell y'all that drink was so so good, Get it on your next visit, thank me later . Overall the staff was amazing per usual and The owner Juan Carlos stopped by our table to make sure we was good, an awesome man. We will be back soon to try the other dishes as well. Thank you again, we will see you later.

    Tacos de birria
    Marilyn A.

    The Outside The Masa food truck finally made it to a location! What's even better they're three minutes from home. Locally owned this place definitely has a mom&pop feel to it, which I love! Owner was very pleasant and checked in on us a couple times. The birria is full of flavor, definitely a go to for brunch. They have anything you can imagine birria: chilaquiles, nachos, fries, tamales, tacos, quesabirrias. Can't wait to have them all!

    Los Tres Con Queso

    This was my first time there and the food was delicious. Customer service was great. Good portion size.

    Chilaquiles
    Carrie B.

    Owner came by and introduced himself to us. Very friendly and welcoming. We had the chilaquiles, Birria cheese fries and tamal. Everything was amazing and super filling. Highly recommend!!

    Chilaquiles

    Very delicious chilaquiles for reasonable price! I got the green sauce and the Piña agua fresca and also VERY delicious! Will definitely return! 10/10

    birria tamale with egg
    Char H.

    Absolutely the best birria you will ever taste. The tamale with an egg is my favorite, but the quesadilla is too, its so large you'll be able to share it. Such a cute place with super people.

    Quesabirria tacos

    This place serves up what you imagine in your head when you think of the best quesabirria tacos possible. Everything is quality , & not greasier than it has to be Owner & staff are great people , and the place always looks spotless

    Los Tres De Siempre, before hooking it up

    I finally made it out to this Hidden Gem!! It did NOT disappoint! We ordered the Special of the day; a Chilaquil Burrito, also some Tamales de Birria and Los 3 de Siempre. To drink we had their Horchata de Datil and a Jamaica... so refreshing and tasty! The quality of the food is just a whole other level of delicious. Cleanest servings of Birria without all the excess grease on the plate. Everything was seasoned and salted perfectly. Our order was to go so all the sides/toppings were individually wrapped and packaged neatly! The service was great too, as soon as you walk in, you are greeted with a smile and a welcome. Food was ready on time, I didn't have to wait at all. Highly recommend, 10/10! Here are a few pics.

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    Thank you Jeff. Your review means a lot to our business.

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    Solid food offerings. I loved the Birra. Will try again soon. Hard to find but worth it. Need to follow on Instagram.

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    Thank you so much ! So glad you loved it.

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    Thank you Carrie

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    Gracias !! Please come again.

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    Random tuesdays always the best ! Always fresh any day.

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    Great food, very welcoming! Highly recommended. The queso birria tacos were amazing. Also try the cucumber aqua fresca!

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    Muchas gracias for that!

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    6 months ago

    Excellent food! Excellent service! My whole family really enjoyed it. Definitely coming back when we are in the area. Top notch

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    8 months ago

    Amazing tamales, the best I've ever had. Service was outstanding and I loved the atmosphere. Very nice, clean, tidy and the food is AMAZING.

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    Do you have vegetarian tamales? Masa without lard?

    No, its just delicious Birria in different forms. Tacos, quesadillas, chilaquiles etc. Definitely not for vegetarians.

    Are you guys still open in April 2020?

    No. Sorry. Unfortunately due to the covid-19, we won’t re open until further noticed. Thanks.

    Any idea where they might be this weekend? At COD and no sign of them today?

    Hi Ron. Unfortunately we got rained out this past Saturday. We were however there the next day (Sunday). We will be there every weekend on until the end of April. Hope to see you soon.

    Wen do u guys set up there?

    Hi. We are there every weekend. 7am-2pm. October thru April. We will be at the indio tamale festival first weekend of December. Also, Oct 16 we will be at the Emerald RV resort in palm desert outdoor market. Open to the public. 9am_-1pm.

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