I graduated from college years ago, but I visited campus recently and had to check out how my favorite lunch spot was doing. I was surprised to see what was once a minimalistic metal cart had upgraded into a shiny red truck! The old phone number I had saved still worked to make an advance order, and when I showed up and took a photo of the new truck, the guy inside said, "been a while since you were here?" Been a while indeed. My spice tolerance has improved a lot since my first review; by the end of college I was getting medium instead of mild, which I also got this most recent time, but I think I can actually handle spicy now and will make a note to do that next time. The burrito is still the best I've ever had, and that includes what I ate in the Mission of SF. An absolutely enormous portion with juicy meat, cheese, salsa, pico, lettuce, rice, beans, and even a generous helping of avocado. And the tortilla is seared on the grill just right, giving it an extra crisp while sealing the whole package together. Not many burritos have all the details down so perfectly like that. Anyone who works or studies near Tacos Don Memo is lucky to have such an authentic, delicious, and affordable Mexican lunch spot around. They've been around for a while and I hope they will be for a while more! read more

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Don't come here if you don't have time to wait!!!! Due to its popularity, there's a bit of a line and wait for your order to be completed. Chicken burrito (3.5/5) I wanted to love this burrito since I've heard such good things about this food truck. The burrito was delicious but I felt like it needed way more sauce for its size. I also got the "hot" sauce and didn't taste anything spicy at all in it. the chicken was great and the flavor was good overall but it was definitely on the drier side. If i come again I'll try a burrito bowl if possible instead, and i'll definitely try to order online or call ahead instead of waiting 30 minutes again read more

Tacos Don Memo - Burrito - chicken - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Absolutely delicious!! The chicken burrito is my favorite, super flavorful and definitely get it spicy

Best burrito in the city. Call ahead to order and have it ready without a wait!! Most generous amazing hardworking friendly staff. Extremely good value for the amount of care and quality put into the food not to mention you get a perfectly grilled perfectly rolled huge burrito. No one better!!! read more

Tacos Don Memo - Usual spot for the truck on 38th - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I grew up in a Mexican household so my expectations are high. Their carnitas burritos are soooo delicious ! The carnitas are shredded and crispy, mmmm so good! The burrito is huge and great for the price. I'm so happy they have been so successful that they upgraded from a small truck to a large truck within a few years. They're successful because their food is authentic and so good!! I always look forward to eating their food on the weekends. Wish they were there everyday lol 6 stars ! read more

The chicken burrito was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. Best burrito I've had in a long time. The wait was a little long (25mins) but it was worth it. Would go back anytime I'm near Penn's campus. read more

The pork tacos were average. The meat was juicy but slightly greasy. The tortilla was soft and warm. Service was fast and efficient.

Food: 4.75 Out of 5 Burrito was perfectly executed. Enough said. Service: 4 out 5 Unfortunately because of the size of the trailer we put in our order and had to wait 45 minutes to get our burrito. Environment: N/A Overall: 4.75 Out of 5 This burrito was nostalgic. I thought every piece of item in this burrito was made with time and care. Brought me back to the burritos I would get at the local taquerias in CA. read more

Tacos Don Memo - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I had a wonderful time here at Tacos Don Memo. The food is just super tasty and very good for a food truck. The service is respectful and diligent. The ambiance is cool and outdoors (because it's a food truck). 5 stars. read more

These tacos have a generous portion. The flavor is comparable with other good taco joints. I ate tacos like these for about 1/4 the price in Quintana Roo last year. But fair enough on the pricing. These are good. read more

Tacos Don Memo - Tacos de asada - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great food at the food truck night at the Spring Gardens! Thank you for coming in at the last minute today!

Our community garden has a food truck night every few weeks. One of the regular trucks had a problem and these wonderful folks filled in. They were fantastic! Nice people serving great food. I had their absolutely delicious burrito - enough food for two easily - stuffed with great ingredients and they dialed in the spicy to suit me. Highly, highly recommend you seek them out. read more

tl;dr only those in-the-know will tell you that this food cart offers up the best Mexican food in West Philly Tacos Don Memo is an unassuming food cart parked off 38th and Spruce on weekdays. But what it lacks in frills, Don Memo more than makes up for in its top-notch food. Unlike the Americanized Mexican food at either Chipotle or Qdoba, Don Memo sticks to a simple menu and high-quality fare. As a So-Cal native, I would personally attest to this food cart's authentic Mexican food being some of the best in Philadelphia. Pick your protein (chicken, carnitas, or pastor) and spice level, then stick around while you wait for your order. I can't stress it enough, but the service here can get really slow since each dish is made-to-order. During the lunch rush, it can take nearly an hour for food to be ready. But if you are willing / able to wait it out until after 2PM, then it will only take around 15 minutes for your fresh burrito to be prepared. My go-to order is the Spicy Pastor (marinated pork) Burrito, which will run you $7. The burritos are surprisingly heavy, and they are filled with rice, beans, cheese, veggies (including avocado), sour cream, and sauce. Before being served, the whole burrito is placed back on the stove, ensuring that the filling stays warm and giving the tortilla a nice crunch. Even in the first bite, I am always blown away by the depth of flavor in the marinated meat and fresh veggies. I think the hot sauce could be spicier, but may just be a preference. The only downside of the burrito-eating experience is that the final few bites descend into a saucy mess if you're not careful -- but if anything, this is a compliment to Don Memo's overstuffed burritos. If you haven't already checked Tacos Don Memo out, then put it on top of your to-do list. read more

Tacos Don Memo - Spicy Pastor Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Note- be sure you have enough time to wait for your food. If there's at least 5 people waiting at the truck, that means it might take around 30 min for your food since they take call orders. Also, they usually send out orders in batches, so food prep is a bit slow. But don't be wary, it's honestly worth the wait- I got the steak burrito $9 and wow...it was THICK and packed! The wrap was warm and toasted on all sides, the sauce they put in the burritos is so good. They don't skim off on the meat. Great work lunch if you are around UPenn's campus read more

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Amazingly juicy, authentic, homy carnitas burritos. Wait is long, about 35 minutes after 12:00, but totally worth it.

I love this taco food truck! I heard great reviews about the food truck from my friends, so I decided to give it a try on a weekday afternoon. This food truck is located under the bridge next to Commons (on 38th st closer to Spruce rather than Walnut). When I went there, there was barely any wait, and our orders were taken immediately. It was $4 per taco, and $11 for 3 tacos. I ordered two tacos (one chicken and one pulled pork), and they were very filling and delightful! I did think that the tacos were slightly dry in my mouth, but overall, for the price, I thought the tacos were delicious! read more

If you ever lived in University City, you KNOW this is the best burrito and taco spot in the area. Even to this day whenever I visit University City, I HAVE to go and get myself Don Memos. The line for this food truck is unlike any other. I especially love the al pastor burrito. It's operated by two brothers / a family (I think) and they are ON TOP of their burritos and tacos -- they are the real deal! PRO TIP: 1. Get their phone number and you can call ahead so you don't have to wait in line 2. Need cash!!! ALL FOODTRUCKS ARE CASH!! read more

Great burritos and a better choice over some of the corporate places in the area. Call ahead because the wait can be long around lunchtime.

Just order great potions great taste long wait but worth it! Try alpastor and steak my 2 staples there read more

Based off the tips in the Yelp reviews, I called ahead to place my order and avoid the wait. I ordered the al pastor burrito (spicy) and steak burrito (medium). Unfortunately because I was the last order of the day, they ran out of hot sauce so they put in some jalapeños instead. The al pastor burrito was sooo good! Great flavor. The steak burrito I was less than impressed with. The meat didn't taste nearly as well seasoned or flavorful as the pastor. Honestly it was pretty bland to me and I wouldn't get it again. I would definitely get the pastor again! read more

Tacos Don Memo - Steak on the left (meh) Pastor on the right (yum!) - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Best burrito I've ever had, and the best in Philly by a long shot. Lived in University City during college and now Center City for ~10 years. The guys who work there are extremely friendly. It's the first food spot I recommend to anyone who's in the area. read more

sooo good! i called ahead right at 11am and the wait was 30 minutes. got the al pastor burrito and portion size was good. one of the best places to get mexican food in ucity! read more

Tacos Don Memo - al pastor burrito - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Don Memo is worth the hype!! SUPER big and filling burritos. And they wrap them incredibly well/sturdily given the amount of food that goes inside. For smaller orders, I'd recommend the tacos over the tortas as they're tastier in my opinion. Also, they make a vegetarian option for anything that you order (not on the menu, but you can ask!). The wait time is on the longer side for a food truck though, so I would suggest calling ahead of time to order. read more

Tacos Don Memo - Veggie torta - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ordered in person during lunch break and was not informed it would take 45 minutes (after waiting 15 minutes to order). 30 minutes in, we had to leave to get back to work and they informed us it was still another 15 minutes so we had to cancel and grab something at wawa, walk to work and eat our lunch as we rushed back to work. They need to inform people when ordering that it is going to take that long to get the food so that we could plan, get something else, and know that next time we will have to call ahead vs leaving us hanging with nothing. Not everyone reads Yelp reviews before going somewhere and in the event they have not (like us just passing by), we need to know that it is going to take that long. read more

Don Memo's is hands down the #1 best food truck in University City if not the entire city of Philadelphia. The food is bangin' with flavor in every bite that is second to none. My partner and I ordered 3 tacos al pastor and one torta both of which were medium spice. Tacos al pastor are my all time favorite Mexican food and Don Memo's nailed this one. They tasted exactly like the tacos I had in Mexico City. As for the torta, I was so pleasantly surprised by how rich the chicken was and how the flavors came together perfectly. I'm drooling just thinking about it If you're in U-City GO TO DON MEMO's. 100/10 will be back again Tips & Notes: - Call ahead. This is a must if you do not want to wait 30 minutes outside of the truck. read more

The burrito was absolutely amazing and satisfying. It was so huge and stuffed with ingredients. The fillings were prepare to perfection with the hot sauce. The price was higher than halal ($10 per burrito) but I don't feel my money wasted. This could have been the best meal when you are super hungry and want a full meal. read more

Tacos Don Memo - Chicken burrito - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Tacos Don Memo is the best part of the Farmers Market. Their tacos and tostadas are sooooo good. The ingredients are fresh and the meats are flavorful. The burrito should be called a BURROTE because it's pretty big and cheap. Although I haven't had it personally - after trying it just once my boyfriend went days talking about how much he loved the breakfast burrito. My only gripe is that it could be a while or they are busy and won't take anymore orders if they are very busy. read more

This is a damn good burrito. You factor in the seven dollar price tag; I'm not sure how it loses read more

Tacos Don Memo - Chicken burrito - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

After spending hours looking for this food truck on at least 5 occasions over the course of a year, I have finally found it! To the reviewer who pointed out the truck is at 38th and Arch St.: Thank you. I wish I had read your review sooner. I tried the tacos al pastor, which was very good. It was served with fresh corn tortillas, tender-nicely marinated pork, a topping made with fresh pineapples, and lime. (I got 3 for $7; they were very filling) Unlike Honest Tom's tacos, the meat was not drenched in grease. These guys definitely know how to work the grill. Unlike Lucky's Mexican Spot food truck, Don Memo uses fresh, quality ingredients. Next time, I'll have to try their burritos. The service was friendly and efficient. The menu is straightforward and nicely laid out. They said they will move back to the original 38th and Sansom St. location at some point. I do not know when, but I really look forward to that day! read more

Bomb! Iykyk. Call ahead is my best advice as there can be quite a long wait for food.

Their al pastor burrito is amazing. AMAZING!!!! I always order spicy one. Huge portion enough for 2 meals for women. Only $8!!!

My favorite food truck at Penn! (and I eat from a food truck ~5 days a week so that's saying something) The meat is juicy and the flavor is incredible! Recs: - Call ahead is a must! When they're busy they can take up to 40 minutes to make your order which seems quite long considering it's a food truck but I believe it's worth it. Just time your call to make sure you're not waiting there when you get to the truck. - I always get the spicy al pastor (marinated pork) - You can ask for a burrito as a burrito plate (a la chipotle) - they put avocado in both which is really nice! read more

i always call in advance cuz the wait can be easily 30+ minutes. carnitas burrito is always a go-to probably the best mexican food in ucity read more

The very best I've ever had outside of being in Cali. Kind service, excellent fresh ingredients, and authentic taste. I probably go here too much lol. Convenient call ahead ordering, and payment with venmo. I hope they never leave this location, unless of course they open a brick and mortar restaurant. Chicken Burrito Spicy for life! ;-) read more

i already gave this place 5 stars but i'm back to write another review because there is no adequate way to fully express my love for this food truck. i get genuinely depressed when i think about how i am no longer in walking distance of that mild chicken burrito.. and after going to tons of philly's "best restaurants", this is still my favorite food in the entire city. this truck has seen the worst and best of me and i wish the owners of this truck very long and happy lives because they have brought me great joy and i am eternally grateful!!!! if you have anything bad to say about this place, take your opinion elsewhere because i don't want to hear it!!! blahblah blah blah read more

1. Fresh 2. Flavorful 3. Filling Consumed (In order of preference). 1. Asada(Steak) Taco 2. Chicken Taco 3. Pastor (Marinated Pork) Taco *chose spicy when asked I am pretty impressed by this truck. The food, service, and cleanliness were all great! The meat in the tacos were pretty fresh and well marinated. I asked for spicy, and while I didn't really find it spicy (and I only have so-so tolerance), it still complemented the flavor well! I ordered a little after peak lunchtime, so the wait was only about 10 minutes. Apparently, you can call ahead to reduce the wait time. The guys who run the truck are really friendly. Good service and friendly people are always a bonus! read more

Tacos Don Memo - Menu! - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I personally have only gotten the chicken burrito, but I love it so much that I am scared to try anything else. I usually get medium spicy, because it tastes better than the hottest level. They also put their burritos back on the grill after they wrap them which make the burritos almost 10x better. My Puerto Rican roommate has said that the truck is closer to any authentic Mexican food than any other place in University City, so make of that what you will. I have also heard their tacos are delicious and hopefully I will be able to get them next time I go. Pro Tip: Call ahead at their listed number. The wait can take quite a long time (more than 20 minutes) if you order in person. TLDR: a little expensive for Penn food trucks, but definitely less expensive than the food trucks on Market Street. read more

I started going to Tacos Don Memo right after graduation a few years ago when I was living in Hamilton Court. I'm pretty sure it had just opened at the time because it did not have the following it has now. Whenever I have the opportunity to be on campus I try to stop by. My favorite order is the torta, although you can't go wrong with the burritos or tacos either. The torta is like a delicious Mexican hoagie. They stuff the bread with lettuce, tomato, avocado, cilantro, pickles, cheese, and whichever meat you choose, plus some sour cream. The chicken is a great choice. The bread they use is perfect, and it holds all the ingredients really well. Everything is fresh and flavorful. Expect a wait if you go at peak lunch times. Last time I was there at about 12:15, waited about 15 minutes, longer than at other trucks, but well worth the wait. read more

Stopped here while in the area for work. I ordered the chicken tacos. They came in soft corn tortillas, which they doubled up on. There was a ton of chicken, onions, cilantro and Guacamole. The tacos were super tasty and inexpensive! They also gave me two lines wrapped up in tin foil for the tacos! My coworker grabbed a chicken burrito which was HUGE (and really heavy, LOL) He said it was delicious! If I'm back in the area I would definitely go back again! read more

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This has got to be the tastiest food truck on University City. Stumpy delicious burritos, tacos, tortas, tostadas and quesadillas that come with a choice of pollo, pastor or carnitas. On some days if you're lucky, there may be a choice of carne asada. I've tried almost everything on the menu but I always gravitate to the classic carnitas burrito. Can't go wrong with juicy and moist meat, fresh slices of avocado, mmm mmm. read more

Tacos Don Memo - A queue of hungry people can't be wrong - Mexican Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania