The absolute best crunchy carnitas tacos ever! The tacos are sooo good that this food truck almost always have a long line. The service is always efficient and friendly. Conveniently located next to the hotsy totsy this taco truck has won awards and they deserved even more flowers. You know its good when you see every age, every ethnicity, make the line and order their favorite. The ambience it's pretty welcoming as you can see the nice ladies helping those that have questions and also welcome back regular customers. They accept cash and card. Also, the red salsa it's so good I usually buy some to go! Run don't walk. read more

Tacos El Autlense - Carnitas tacos - Mexican Near Me - Albany, California

My friend took me to this taco truck since where I live(in another state) doesn't have good tacos and are expensive. I was surprised there was no line as my friend mentioned there can be a line and the price of the taco. I ordered 3 tacos- carne asada, carnitas and language from the lady. She asked if I wanted everything on it so I said yes. She also asked if I was paying cash or card. Guess it would cost more with card. Tacos came out fast on a paper plate. The lady asked if I wanted salsa, I said yes. She gave me what I think is a salsa verde. I had taken the tacos to go eat at home. I noticed that the tacos came with a lemon instead of a lime. The tacos all had onions, parsley and maybe some salsa on top. The radishes were dry. The lengua seemed to have the most flavor than the other two. The carnitas had a couple dry pieces of meat but with some added salsa it was better. The carne asada was fine, could have a little more flavor. This taco truck will not break your wallet. read more

Tacos El Autlense - Mexican Near Me - Albany, California

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This is the most amazing taco truck in the area. Parked right next to the Hattie Tozzi bar on San Pablo in ALBANY California. Their location is perfect. It's just a couple minutes away from where I live. The ladies that worked there are always pleasant and courteous, and make the best tacos anywhere. I recommend this for friends family everyone. read more

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I ordered the asada tacos and it was delicious as always. I walked up to the window and quickly placed my order. The staff is friendly and the order was ready within minutes. read more

Tacos El Autlense - Pastor Torta - Mexican Near Me - Albany, California

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Consistency been very sporadic since my initial visits. They've forgotten to add salsa on top in the past when we had asked for adjustments (like no onion or cilantro) but, they completely left it out this time for my order with "everything on it". Good thing I ordered the horchata or I'd have died choking on the tacos. To make matters worse.. they forgot my horchata again (happens often) and told us they didn't charge us for one.. when we went to check our transaction.. they immediately said she's making one for us.. it's getting worse here read more

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This taco truck is so underrated. There aren't any seats at all, so my friend and I just ate it inside our car - which was a total vibe. Their carnitas tacos were crunchy and flavorful - my favorite tacos. The rest comes very close: al pastor, asada, and birria. You can't go wrong with any of these tacos - all very delicious. My biggest regret here was that I only got four tacos and nothing to-go. Service was quick. It was not extremely busy, but there was constant traffic. I feel like this taco truck is popular amongst the locals for obvious reasons. Highly recommend! read more

Tacos El Autlense - tacos - Mexican Near Me - Albany, California

Just do this: carne asada burrito with everything on it, one lengua taco, and one carnitas taco. Make sure to get all those jalapeno pickles, red and green salsa. Trust me, it's worth the long standing and waiting outside in the line. First time you get frustrated waiting, then you taste it. The next time, you feel happy when you get those plastic bag full of goodness in your hands, knowing what's to come. It's been half a decade since I started frequenting this taco joint, and the consistency of high quality has NEVER EVER EVER disappointed. It's still blissful as it was in 2021. Maybe Mexico/SoCal/SD/SouthBay have better stuff, but up in this area, this is some quality stuff you can rely on. Yes there has been price hikes over the years (like all the other places) but never once the price has been the turn off. read more

In the words of my brother, these tacos are gas. Just as good as what you would find in LA. Get the carne, carnitas and crispy tripe and you won't be upset. Located in the parking lot of the Hotsy Totsy, FYI you can eat them inside if you're buying drinks there. read more

Tacos El Autlense - Truck - Mexican Near Me - Albany, California

Best carnitas tacos Ive had thus far ever. Crispy and soft with great sauce, the ladies are always welcoming and the prices are right!Their ceviche is also good as well and had both fish and shrimp in it, they even gave me tapatio on the side (even though I use my valentina at home) Will continue to buy my tacos and ceviche from here. Best tacos in richmond! read more

I ordered a Carne Asada burrito and it had no flavor. The meat tasted like nothing and so did the entire burrito.

Burrito tongue - ok, not too much unique flavor or smell, altho outside of truck smelled quite good. Green sauce is fine, there is red sauce which is spicier. read more

I have been purchasing food from this food truck for the last 5 years and the food is not the same today. All 3 burritos I purchased are drowning in oil. Very sad that their food quality has lost consistency; their plastic bag was open in the bottom and I ended up with food oil stains all over my car and clothing. On top of that they charge a lot for POS payments. No good. read more

Tacos El Autlense - Oily food. - Mexican Near Me - Albany, California

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The food is definitely worth it. All you can dream of when it comes to a taco truck. The service is also what to expect from a taco truck. The ambiance? It's outside a Ghey Bar so Ghey Tacos galore. Bunch of nice people in the parking lot. read more

Overall it served its purpose. I ordered a asada burrito and it was pretty good! I also ordered a horchata and that was not my cup of tea but food overall was good. Meat was tender and flavorful which I enjoyed. Customer service was fine. Nothing worth noting aside from being nice. Overall will return again when in the area read more

Tacos El Autlense - Mexican Near Me - Albany, California

I tried this popular place for the first time! I ordered the chicken burrito. It was delicious! The atmosphere and service were also great. read more

Tacos El Autlense - Mexican Near Me - Albany, California

It's kinda expensive for a burrito that only has beans, cheese, rice, and meat. For $20 it should have some sour cream & come with chips. Yes it tasted good but it was greasy. So I'm giving the burrito 2.5 stars Now the street tacos are $3 each which seems like a fair price - I should have gotten tacos. read more

Tacos El Autlense - Meats menu with reminder your food is for takeaway only - Mexican Near Me - Albany, California

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Mmmmmm legit tacos that remind me of Los Angeles. Carne Asada and Lengua are my personal favorites, but you really can't go wrong with any of the meat options here. I wish their hot sauces were spicier, but still they are tasty. The meat is soft and just melts in your mouth. Amazing tacos, highly recommend! read more

A throwback to high school off campus lunches! Burritos and tacos still hit like they used to. Unfortunate that it's more than 2x as expensive as before though. Sign of the times read more

Tacos El Autlense - Menu as of 4/27/25 - Mexican Near Me - Albany, California

Got their birria, carne, and el pastor tacos. el pastor was my favorite out of the three. She dresses the tacos for you, and you're allowed to get one sauce on the side- love their salsa verde. They now allow credit card transactions!! Yay! read more

Love the service! It's fast paced. The food is excellent! They also accept zelle and Venmo which is convenient the people were nice and they understood English, so visitors can order here late at night till 12midnight! read more

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We have been going here for quite some time, at least 10 years. It has been pretty good, but recently when we got home we realized we were shortchanged a taco. So during our next visit we mentioned to the older lady who takes our order we were missing a taco last time. Her immediate response was "you should count your tacos before leaving" in a very rude, angry manner. Who opens a tied up plastic bag and counts their tacos to go? Then she became defensive when we started counting our tacos right at the truck before leaving. Anyhow the greed counter here is over 10 so I say beware and please count your tacos before leaving the parking lot. read more

I randomly found this taco truck on google and wow I'm so glad i stumbled across this! Honestly hands down of the best Mexican trucks I've had in a long time! I ordered a burrito with carne asada and it was amazing! It wasn't your typical carne asada. It tastes like they had cooked the asada in a slow cooker all day! It fell apart in your mouth and was just so soft. My boyfriend ordered carne asada and pastor tacos. The pastor was fine but the highlight is really the asada. I'll definitely be back soon! They accept card too! read more

Tacos El Autlense - Mexican Near Me - Albany, California

Friday night plans included drinks at Hotsy Totsy before a near by concert and the universe aligned to give us the best taco truck ever to pregame with our mezcal margaritas. We ordered two carnitas, Al pastor, and chicken for six tacos total. Tacos are $3. We were surprised to find that we got carne asada instead of carnitas. The tacos are so good they come with two different kinds of salsa but we didn't even need them. I can't wait to return... read more

Tacos El Autlense - Best tacos everrr - Mexican Near Me - Albany, California

Right when my friends opened the foil cover we immediately knew the tacos would be delicious. We enjoyed each tacos with the mix of toppings, meats, and sauces that came on top. Highly recommend this place!! The employees were sweet and friendly too! Had a nice vibe being behind a bar spot. Eat and drink! read more

Tacos El Autlense - Pollo, Carne, Birria, Asada - Mexican Near Me - Albany, California

This used to be the spot for years and not having been here for a couple of years, I was really looking forward to getting their burritos and tacos. The quality of this place tanked and was really disappointing. The steak used to be juicy and flavorful now lacks flavor and the majority of the pieces were completely burnt. The meat to beans/rice ratio was also terrible. They also skimp on the salsa. Paying $40 for two sad burritos and three tacos was annoying but it is what it is, just won't be returning. read more

I've come to this place many times ever since i came to berkeley. it's always the recommend i told my friend and the best part is you can eat at the club beside. the tacos are super yummy!! read more

Tacos El Autlense - I have the beef head, tongue and beef tripe - Mexican Near Me - Albany, California

These tacos hit every note perfectly. The tortillas are warm and soft, the meat is flavorful and tender, and each bite feels freshly made. The variety is great -- you can mix and match and every option brings its own flavor. The sauces add just the right kick without overpowering the taste, and everything is put together with care. You can tell they really take pride in what they serve. The setup is simple but the quality stands out. It's the kind of spot you crave after trying once -- easily some of the best tacos around. read more

Highly recommend the carnitas burrito as the meat is juicy and flavorful! The reviews are not lying when they say this is one of the best burritos in the bay! It is a food truck so no tables but I say there is plenty of parking to just eat in the car. My only thing is the lady was pretty skimp on the salsa I ordered a burrito, two tacos and a side of rice and she gave me two small red salsas. I asked if I can have a green salsa and she said to give back one of the salsas to exchange for a green one. She waited for me to open the bag and give it back too lol read more

Great taco and burritos, just wish they had pico de gallo for my burrito. There hours are great for late night. Yummy yummy

One of the best taco trucks in the bay! Always love to come here and get burritos and tacos. The quality is always consistent and the service is fantastic! Everyone is so nice and it's just such an easy experience when coming here. Def recommend the carne asada burrito! read more

Reliable and delicious carnitas tacos - at an excellent price. My only wish is that they served their tacos with lime wedges (instead of lemon). read more

I've passed by this truck many times during the day and have never tried it. I usually crave tacos at night and the hours state they're open until 12am. I tried calling to confirm the hours, but never get an answer. So tonight we decided to take a chance and drive out there. It's located outside the bar, Hotsy Totsy, and was indeed open! The truck is cash only. Parking is street parking. When you walk up to the truck, you can smell how good this place was! We had high hopes, as it has almost 5 stars based on 500+ reviews. We brought the tacos home and omg, the tacos we ordered were so moist and tender! It was very flavorful and fresh! My bf, sister, and I all agreed that the tacos were top tier, up there with another food truck that we favored. So happy to have found a taco truck that opens until midnight, close to home, and has some bomb ass tacos! read more

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Five stars all the way! Great services, and the tacos were bomb! Had the lengua, pastor, birria and carne asada. Lengua was my favorite! read more

Tacos El Autlense - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Albany, California

I absolutely love their tacos. It's now $3 per taco and I still think it's worth it. This time I got an al pastor, lengua, and cabeza. My favorite was the lengua taco. The meat was so tender. I would definitely get this one again. Al pastor was good but the meat was a little on the dry side for me. Cabeza was also enjoyable but had slightly more fatty chunks than I would have like. Regardless, I still enjoyed their tacos and will definitely be back to try everything else on their menu. Ask for some jalapeños on the side for some extra crunch. It's cash only Lengua: 5/5 Al pastor: 4.5/5 Cabeza: 4/5 read more

Tacos El Autlense - Starting from the top left, going clockwise: lengua, cabeza, al pastor - Mexican Near Me - Albany, California

These tacos were so overrated they were mid at best. Long wait in line not worth it. Do these reviewers not have taste buds?

Have been coming here for over 15 years. Highly recommended. Tacos are great! Burritos are fine read more

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Always a solid option for tacos in El cerrito. They are now accepting card, Venmo or Zelle or cash. The photos are from Oct 24, so I don't know what the prices are now read more

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Excellent food and prices. The Horcata was so delicious. Glad I went. It's kinda hidden on the side of the Hotsy/ Totsy bar. It's a food truck. Service was amazing and quick. I will definitely go back again read more

This spot is 9 minutes away by foot from my workplace and I was so excited to try it! My coworkers mentioned this place to me so I got curious and gave it a try. I ordered an asada and pastor taco. PERSONALLY, I thought it was okay. It didn't really impress me since I've had better ones in SoCal and SD. The limes could be more juicier tho. However, it is close to my workplace and these tacos are $2.50 each so I'll give them props for that. What I like about the area where they're located is that there is free street parking for 90 mins, no tax, and is affordable! Downside is, it's cash only, no receipts are available, and there's no place to dine in. It's honestly a grab and go or eat inside the bar that's next door to it. read more

Tacos El Autlense - a plate of food - Mexican Near Me - Albany, California

Best tacos in California, hands down! Quick service, pretty easy to find parking, and the food is so, so good. I always get el pastor tacos, but their lengua is really good as well, as are their quesadillas and burritos. However, the absolute best thing you can get here is the ceviche! read more

Tacos El Autlense - Tacos el pastor - Mexican Near Me - Albany, California