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    Random AF Taqueria

    4.1 (41 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Crazy af fries
    Daniel L.

    A taco shop inside a convenience store going kind of viral off their birria and unique offerings. The vibes are kind of odd and they're not the friendliest bunch. The service isn't rude but it's not friendly either, 3/5. I tried the birria hard shell tacos, rice and beans, 'random af' fries with asada, California burrito, and birria grilled cheese. The birria hard shell tacos ($8) were not very good. Kind of bland, the shells were overdone and greasy, and there wasn't enough meat on the tacos. The rice is spotty with some being too overcooked and crunchy. The beans were bland and very runny, not a huge fan. 2/5 The birria grilled cheese ($15) had too much cheese for me and was also kind of bland and one note. Decent but wouldn't get again. 3/5 The California burrito ($18) didn't have guac inside which I found strange. The fries aren't crispy at all and very potato-y, it takes over the burrito a bit too much. The lack of guac makes the burrito lack a bit of pop and a balance of flavors. The meat is tender but leaning on the salty side with not a lot of other seasonings. The portion size is big but not very worth imo. 2/5 The crazy fries ($15) again are not crispy which I didn't like. A lot of potato with little meat. The sauces were fine. The whole dish is leaning very heavily on the flavor of the sauces instead of the meat/fries. 3/5 The side of consomme was also not great, pretty bland for consomme. 2/5 Overall, the flavor profile of this restaurant is very similar across all the dishes. Kind of bland and greasy. It's pricey and on the stingier side for meat portions. They desperately need some kind of bright(er) flavor to balance out the carby/greasy food. Kudos to the presentation and marketing which they do well considering the food looks good and seems to be popping up on social media. The food itself definitely doesn't live up to the standard and is pricey. 3/5, closer to a 2 than a 4, would not recommend.

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    Jeremiah S.

    This place was recommended to me by a friend and I was super sus about going into a liquor store for a taco spot but I'm so glad I did! Food was amazing! Compliments to the chef! I went in a group of 7 and we all got different things and tried each others meals. The pizzadilla was amazing, full of meat and perfectly charred quesadilla. Grilled cheese I had a bite of and it was delicious as well. The Birria egg rolls are tied for my favorite with the pizzadilla. The atmosphere is half a traditional liquor store, so keep that in mind. If you are looking for fancy dining experience, this ain't it. It's just really good food and different than other taco places in the valley. If you love really good hole in the wall Mexican food, this is it!!

    Chris Q.

    Random AF Taqueria did not disappoint. We ordered the Birria Grilled Cheese sandwich along with two Birria tacos, and everything was . The birria was cooked to perfection packed with rich, amazing flavor and incredibly tender. Every bite was juicy and satisfying. The grilled cheese was outstanding, with perfectly melted cheese that paired so well with the savory birria. You can tell real care goes into the food here. We'll definitely be back to try the surf and turf fries next time!

    Birria egg rolls
    Roni K.

    This is such a unique place. Seating is inside the liquor store. The food is great. We shared the Birria French fries, Birria egg rolls and the Birria grilled cheese! Order at the counter, grab a table and food is brought to you. Red hot sauce is smoky and on the bitter side, green salsa is tomatillo rich with a small spice and the third and final sauce is habanero based with a bit of a kick. Belam took great care of us making sure all our questions were answered. Bring cash for tips!!

    Emma S.

    I've I tried random AF a few years ago when they were just a food trucks so I knew I had to check out their new spot! I have to say the food is still amazing! The Birria grilled cheese is fantastic! And the quesabirria as well! I also tried the Vampiro Carne Asada taco, which was really yummy. Lots of cheese the nice crispy edges! My partner had the pork burrito and he said it was spicy and delicious! However, I will say ambience wise it is not top notch. It is inside of a drive-through liquor store/convenience store and it really is just like some folding tables with plastic table cloths if you want to eat in so I probably would recommend doing to go for now But the service was very friendly. From both the random af employee and the convenience store employee.

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    Melissa K.

    Soooooo freaking good! We stopped by after seeing an influencer visit on IG. Couldn't help but try their birria egg rolls & grilled cheese. Both were amazing, lots of cheese, nice and crispy, just delicious. We also had a burger which was pretty good as well. Salsas were delicious and fun to dip everything into. The atmosphere is laid back with just a few tables to sit down right outside of the counter. The spot also sells alcohol & drinks. Order everything at the random af counter and go and pay over at the register. Service was quick and super friendly and pricing seems fair bc you really do get a ton of food. We will definitely be back!.... With friends!

    shrimp tacos
    Hannah B.

    I love this place! The owner is super cool and he's always trying out new specials and deals. It's inside of a liquor store, but don't let that stop you from trying it out. You place your order at the Random AF counter, then walk over to the cash register at the liquor store and pay, and then you have to give your ticket stub back to Random AF. Sometimes it can get a bit hot near the area where they make the food Everything here is amazing, but my favorites are the shrimp tacos and anything with the birria, especially the tacos but I still need to try more menu items. Even though it's a taqueria, they have great burgers too! Great addition to the neighborhood.

    Birria Eggrolls
    Josephine T.

    Was looking for some good birria and this spot did not disappoint! It's housed inside a liquor store/market, so if you don't like the Pepsi on tap you can get pretty much anything else your heart desires. We got the Pizadilla and Birria Eggrolls. Both were phenomenal! The Eggrolls were so good. Traditional egg roll wrappers brought a unique taste to this dish! The consume was so hot you could give yourself a facial just by hovering over it! The Pizadilla was HUGE! The guy working was super kind and helpful and made the experience a great one. We live about 45 minutes north of this spot, but would definitely come back again!

    Jack C.

    Lunch with two coworkers and decided to try this place. It's literally inside a liquor store. Pretty interesting setup. The guys is super chill and friendly. You order and pay with the liquor store clerk. Water cost $1. And 2 burritos, and a plate (quesadilla with rice and beans) came out to be $55. A bit pricey. The quesadilla for the most part is good, but some of the cheese is not melted and still in its solid shredded strands. The beans are decent, but the rice is not good. The rice is hard, dry, and definitely has been sitting out for a while. For the price I don't think I'll go back.

    Birria grilled cheese
    Marshall T.

    Friendly AF. The people here are amazing. My picky AF wife even said the tacos were the best she has ever had. And the birria grilled cheese was perfect AF.

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    Joe F.

    Mixed feelings for sure. Bad: Its very ghetto and in a liquor store selling crack pipes. The tablecloths are shredded and holey cheap picnic covers. The horchata was $6 and small with no refills. The Good: unique Mexican offerings. The food price is industry standard. Decent serving size and amazing flavors. I got the loaded fries with birria and pork belly carnitas. The birria was the better of the two by far.

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    Super friendly service. Grilled cheese was good but I actually like the carne ada taco best.

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    Awesome food, great service. Highly recommend the birria egg rolls and grilled cheese!

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    The food was bland and by bland there was no flavor at all. Two stars because the owner was nice.

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    We really enjoyed the Tacos. Reasonable price for the amount of food. We got chicken and steak, both were delicious.

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