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    Tacos El Autlense

    4.3 (590 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Food Trucks
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Keita S.

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

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    Asia T.

    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.

    Oily food.
    Vlade V.

    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.

    Edison H.

    Does Autlense means authentic? I'd believe it if that's what you'd tell me because tacos here were simply all great! I tried their cabeza, lengua (extra), tripe (also extra), and birria tacos. I loved them all! No issue finding street parking. They take cards and venmo/zelle. If you do pay with card it's a 3.5% surcharge as disclosed. I've been recommended to just grab a drink at Hotsy Totsy so I can eat inside.. that seems to be the move unless you live close by.

    Michelle M.

    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

    Meats menu with reminder your food is for takeaway only
    Lucy N.

    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.

    Menu as of 4/27/25
    Winston L.

    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

    Iris C.

    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!

    I have the beef head, tongue and beef tripe
    Jethro C.

    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!!

    Hope M.

    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!

    Pollo, Carne, Birria, Asada

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    3 months ago

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

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

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    1 year ago

    Number one tacos truck in East Bay. Order a bunch. Eat them standing up. Don't sleep on the ceviche.

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    Good food... sometimes, depending who happens to work, the food can be really greasy or good

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    Best taco truck in the Bay Area! I eat here regularly. They are so nice and the food is

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    Ask the Community - Tacos El Autlense

    Is this still open?

    I think they're opening back up on the 6th? I think they posted on their Instagram.

    Does anyone know if they use lard (Manteca)? I know a lot of places don't use it anymore but the one at Mcbears does and it definitely doesn't agree with a vegetarian tummy.

    I don't specifically know the answer, but I remember my staunchly vegan roommate eating these veggie tacos. He wouldn't have eaten them if they'd been made with animal fat. However, it's possible that there was a miscommunication about the lard… Read more

    I went there on Thursday 8pm(4/4/19) was no truck. Do u guys closed on rainy days? *Edited* Heard they are open tmrw(4/11/2019) :)

    The taco truck is getting repaired right now! They should be back tomorrow. They posted about it on their Instagram.

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    0.8 miBerkeley Hills
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    Recommended, will be back, and the food was great!…read more Sopes just might be my favorite Mexican dish, so I ordered the Sopes plate with carne asada, hot chocolate because it's been extremely chilly as of late, and a strawberry margarita. Hot and cold drinks together are the best of both worlds. It could be snowing outside and I'd still get a cold beverage. Love the clay mugs the hot chocolate came in. It kept hot while I focused on my marg. I thought I'd be able to body my plate because i was so hungry, but I ended up taking a sope home for leftovers, which was just as delicious the next day. Something really nice happened here. Apparently my margarita tasted too much like lime to who I assume is the owner, and he came by my table with another margarita on the house. That was thoughtful and something my friend and I really appreciated because who doesn't like a free drink? But seriously, it's the customer service behind serving something up to a standard that one feels confident in that really stood out. This looks like a popular spot. There were a couple people inside when I arrived, and several pick up orders. I love this area, or rather this small strip of restaurants and other stores along Solano Avenue.

    $18.20 pollo burrito with the necessary adds of cream, guacamole, cheese. Not as cheap as the menu…read moreimplies once they are added. This was recommended but I think it was a bit bland or at least lacking in verve despite choosing spicy salsa. I've definitely eaten much better. Good enough for locals maybe, but not worth seeking out.

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    Taqueria Talavera - At Albany beach, enjoyiny my chicken flauta.

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    I have been going here since grad school, 30 years ago. Always great. Especially the carnitas! I…read morealmost always get a super burrito, carnitas, pintos, hot sauce on spinach tortilla, no extras. Not fancy, but reasonably priced, good portions, great flavor. Often a line, but it moves fast; they're very efficient; the workers tend to be there for the long haul. I usually go to the one on College, which doesn't have a lot of seating, but I generally take it to go anyway. But I do miss the days when the super was like $5.

    Never ever again. I walk in and they are having the most pleasant and extended conversation full of…read morelaughter with a Spanish speaking Uber eats driver who was double parked blocking busy Solano. When they decide to help me a heavy set mid twenties woman looks at me and loudly says, "Next!" I say hello to her with a smile yet no response. I should have walked out but proceeded to order. When it was time to pay, older small woman at register loudly says, "$15.40!" I usually give 25 plus % tips even when I take out. Not this time as I left zero. The burrito was very average and not worth $15.40. It tasted of old cooking oil and I am not sure that was chicken... whatever it was, was not fresh or tasty. Recommendation, go up the street to Cactus for a better service, experience, and food. They appreciate your business unlike Gordo and want you there. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. They didn't even have the decent to say thank you once I paid.

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    Picante - Tender pollo asado style tacos are seasoned with achiote paste, and grilled to perfection, and tucked inside handmade corn tortillas.

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    3.5(1.8k reviews)
    1.1 miWest Berkeley
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    I work nearby this restaurant and often pick up a bowl for lunch. Last week I ordered a chicken…read morebowl, and when I got back to my office I realized it was pork instead of chicken. I called them and they asked me to come back for a replacement. It took about five minutes, and they were very kind about it. I don't like wasting food, so they told me I could keep the original bowl. I brought it home and my daughter was very happy to eat it. Both meals ended up being great. They also gave me an agua fresca to make up for the short wait, which I really appreciated. Mistakes can happen anywhere, and what matters is how they're handled here...they take care of you. Many thanks for the quick repair.

    It is a nicely remodeled space. Its very large now, and has dining on two sides. The space is a bit…read morecool but it was also winter. The tables were clean, and there is plenty of seating. There is a parking lot on the corner but street parking is available right out front. When you enter the restaurant you pay and find a table. Staff bring your food and drinks to you. Staff seemed nice. We dined on chicken enchiladas and fish tacos. Salsa is available in the frig near the door, and you can help yourself. The food was just okay but we're also not big fans of tex-mex style cooking.

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    Bar and ordering counter

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    Enchiladas de la plaza are from Mexico City and have a rich, chile sauce with veggies atop handmade corn tortillas with a sprinkly of queso

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    4.3(338 reviews)
    1.9 miWest Berkeley
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    Cute and funky back area is great for drinks or dinner on a warm day/evening. It's covered so not…read moresure if it might even work when it's cold. The inside consists of a long bar with a handful of tables. Inside or out, you order and pay at the bar with food/drinks brought to your table. We came with friends, expecting just a happy hour drink and apps but ended up staying much longer. We shared chips and guacamole, nachos and a vegan oyster mushroom ceviche. The ceviche was a surprising standout to myself and my friend who is a meat-eater. Chips were perfect with the yummy guac and nachos. Staff informed us in advance of a private party so we had time to sit outside then move inside.

    This was my first time eating an arepa and El Patio blew my mind! Nestled on San Pablo, parking can…read morebe a little bit challenging. But don't let that turn you away from enjoying good vibes and even better food. Order at the bar and choose either the super cute back patio or inside seating. There's colorful decor everywhere, plus a full bar and a photo booth! We got two drinks, two arepas and the guac and salsa. The masarepa flatbread was so fluffy, dense, and moist with a crispy exterior. The arepas were both loaded up with super flavorful filling that was so addicting. The guac is a bit on the citrusy side with the lime, but I loved it! Will def come back especially as the weather gets warmer!

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    El Patio - From the inside

    From the inside

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    El Patio

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