We booked Tacos El Gabacho for a milestone birthday celebration. Maria and Devan were personable and easy to work with in the process. I'm a TOTAL novice at using caterers and probably asked quite stupid questions. I certainly needed a lot of hand-holding along the way. I found them more responsive by phone and text communication than by email. Regardless, they adjusted our order to exactly what I wanted and we only had 25 people in attendance. I was hoping they'd be able to set up in our backyard, but the cart couldn't fit through our gate, so driveway it was. They made it look so nice and official that some of our neighbors came by, wanting to buy tacos! The smells wafting around the neighborhood were great. We had a lot of kids in attendance and so they made quesadillas an option. My younger daughter loved the horchata especially. ;) My very favorite items turned out to be the beans and the freshly made (on site) tortillas. I mean, who does that?! It was awesome. My only complaints (and please notice that they're insufficient to knock off even a single star) is that I'm very picky about any gristle or excess "texture" in my meats ... and the carne asada had some of that. That wasn't to my taste. But my guests seemed entirely pleased. Oh, and we added cooked veggies to our order to accommodate for vegetarians and I didn't think they were well-seasoned enough. Still, the salsas, cilantros, and guac could compensate for that. I hope we get to work with Maria and her team again. They helped me package up leftovers and we have TONS remaining. Wow. Thank you for making our event special and a success! My husband, the focus of the party, LOVED every bit of it and only raved about how delicious everything was. read more

Great food and service! Tacos el Gabacho catered one of my friends birthday party and it was a hit. The salsa, the beans, the rice and omg their handmade tortillas. The best!!! read more

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I called them to do a catering experience for my nephew who wanted tacos after his small wedding. He is pescatarian so it was important that the taquero did fish tacos. I called and spoke with Devan and at first he said they don't do parties of 20 when I told him for how many. He then quickly changed his mind and said he would cater our affair after I told him I saw him on Yelp. I was quoted a very fair price which included fish tacos and all the other fixings which come with the tacos. I then told him how we would like to set up for the day and the kitchen and sent him pictures and came to a conclusion to serve in our kitchen and cook out in the front. Before the date I had several emails in which I kept having to repeat my intentions with his wife Maria about set up. On the day of the catering it seemed as though there had never been any conversation of how we wanted things setup. I showed Maria and her granddaughter where we wanted to serve in the kitchen. The tacos were all tasty. Kudos for the fish tacos. They use Red Snapper and fried them in panko crumbs. The Carne asada was chopped the finest I had ever had and tasted no gristle or fat. The adovada was good and the chicken was chicken. Service was fantastic which prepared and serve the food. The family really liked their rice. Be carful with the red salsa, Maria said it was hot and it was! The jalapenos she gives you have a great taste. We had plenty of leftovers as promised. When it came to paying I was quoted a different amount then what I received on the initial quote. It seems Maria sent another quote on the Friday before the Saturday event and there was an increase on that quote. I was not happy that the price had been increased at the last minute as I did not check my email that Friday. I did pay it without issue and my wife was going to send more gratuity until I told her it was included in the price. Please be aware that they do add a 10% Service Fee and a 15% Gratuity with their quote. I'm sure the next experience will be a lot better. Thank you for taking on the catering that day for my nephew and his new wife and fulfilling their request for fish tacos as their first married meal. read more

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Amazing and highly recommend them for any event, we are having them cater our next party this month.

Wow what great service and food! We had a party of 40 people and everyone loved the tacos. The homemade tortillas were amazing! The setup was beautiful and service was wonderful. We even have lots of leftovers to enjoy! It was so nice to have great food for the party but not have to worry about any of the cleanup. They handled it all! If you're having an event I highly recommend this company! read more

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Tacos El Gabacho was the BEST! They came out and set up in our driveway for a party of about 30 of us. We had the best time getting to know them, and the food did not disappoint. They are the nicest people with the funniest stories to tell. All of the meat was amazing along with the toppings and beans and rice. It's a must for your next party!! We will for sure be calling them back (: read more

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Tacos El Gabacho provided excellent food for our combined garden grad party. Everyone said how good the food was, which is really important when you're serving a crowd of friends. The pricing was also very competitive. There were a few things that could have gone better, and I note them here in the hopes of being helpful and encouraging future customers (and the vendor) to be mindful of them. They are all things involved in communication and can be remedied. One thing was we had hoped to have the food set up in our back yard, and I communicated this early on in the quote process. I offered measurements of our yard gates but was assured they could go to the back yard. (I figured they had a way of cooking on tables rather than their (cute) cart.) When they arrived the cart could not fit in the party yard. They offered to cook food in the driveway and transport and serve it in the back/party yard. In the end we managed to get the cart into the side yard and it worked out fine, just not as I had hoped/planned. Another issue was that the food was meant to be served from 6-8 but wasn't actually ready until more like 7. Again, not a deal breaker, but to be considered. Lastly, though the deposit payment went well, the final payment process was snafu'd and stressful (for me). I would suggest that future customers request a payment "request" from the vendors. That's it -- food was really good and a good price, the communication could be better. PS - one extra issue -- it would seem that something (grease from cooking?) was spilled or poured behind the cart, in a pebbly area where the dogs have access to. My lab spent a good amount of time licking the ground before I realized what was going on. She "expelled" a lot of rocks she must have eaten while licking the ground. Thankfully she seems ok. read more

This was our first time hiring taco caterers and we are so happy with Tacos El Gabacho!! We had a birthday party with 25-30 people and everyone loved the food. We ordered carne asada, pollo, adobada and rice and beans. We also ordered grilled veggies, which were AMAZING. Maria made home made corn tortillas on-site which were delicious. Also ordered churros which everyone loved. We will definitely be hiring them again. Wonderful to work with and no issues. Great communication. Thank you to Maria and her granddaughter!! read more

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My son's Cub Scout pack was having a year end camping trip and I was tasked with finding a caterer. Tacos El Gabacho was willing to make the drive to our campground, and helped me with the logistics of getting them into the county park. All of the food was amazing, some of the best tacos I've ever had, beans were so good, great salsas, everyone was extremely pleased with the food. I can't recommend them enough! If you need a taco caterer give them a call. read more

Catered for my office party and neighbors. Very good tacos and sides. They came to set up on time and it was cool to get served tacos right in your driveway! My neighbors loved that we invited them over for dinner and we all just hung out. Very cost effective and wonderful customer service!! read more

We had a Cinco de Mayo birthday celebration for 40 guests this week and Tacos El Gabacho did not disappoint! They exceeded my expectations with delicious tacos, wonderful setup and service, and great value. Every thing was freshly cooked and prepared including the handmade tortillas. We had carne asada, pork adobada, and fish tacos, along with all the fixings. The setup was beautiful. Thank you to Maria for providing such delicious food with your lovely smile and professional service. read more

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They came up to my home for my father's gathering to Upland. They were great, on time and everything ran as expected. Food was great!! I will use them again for my next party. Thank Devan n Maria... read more

Outstanding street taco catering cart. First rate service. Can't say enough about how Devan and Maria helped us out for a last minute request to cater a 30 plus community party. read more

The absolute BEST!!!! Delicious handmade tortillas, tacos Al pastor, chicken, and carne asada. Jeannine's red salsa is for the brave!! Rice & beans were amazing as well. Thank you for making the food at our celebration something we will always remember. read more

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Tacos El Gabacho came out for our block party for about 40 people and did a great job. The food was great, they came on time, were very engaging, cleaned up everything, and we still have a bunch of leftovers that they packaged up at the end. Couldn't imagine a better fit for our event! read more

Devan catered our baby shower this weekend and we were very pleased. He was early and set up an impressive amount of stuff super quickly and started cooking. The two hour serving period was more than enough for our 30 or so sized group and people were stuffed and we were left with lots of leftovers we are still enjoying. I was especially impressed by the fresh tortillas he made right there. For meats, the carne asada was my favorite but I also liked the adobada. The chicken was a little more bland in comparison. The beans were salty and flavorful and there were a ton. The salsas were great but I think some people could have used a milder option than they had for red salsas. Overall people seemed to really enjoy the food and having the cart there and Devan serving was great fun. Definitely recommend. read more

Just had a retirement party at our office catered by Tacos El Gabacho. Was amazing! Was raining and windy and they didn't miss a beat. Very friendly and professional. Was very impressed. Highly recommend. read more

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Highly disappointed. They were an hour late to our wedding event and started food service 2 hrs late. Yes, our location was remote, but we told them on several occasions via email/text/phone to add extra time for their travel... yet they failed to do so and proceeded to blame us for not telling them. They brought new trainees who had never even worked a taco cart before. They were unapologetic, rude, and overall provided terrible service. There was plenty of food to go around, but that is in part because they limited the guests to 3 tacos and were skimpy on the amount of meat they provided. We were then left with more than 20lbs of leftovers... Oh, and they failed to provide to-go containers to put the leftovers in. We were lucky enough to be able to use containers from the venue to temporarily store the leftovers, but we had no way to bring it home so it was left behind for the venue staff to eat. The food itself was "okay" but honestly not near as good as the one we sampled when we choose them to cater our wedding. To top it off... they increased the gratuity on the bill that night (which we clearly declined) and then 2 days later claimed a mathematical error (of which they provided no evidence of outside of just their request) for us to pay an additional $137 dollars. We again told them no and informed them of this review that they would be receiving... to which they have still yet to respond. Honestly, if you are looking for a caterer for your event... I'd keep looking... read more

The food was great and all showed up on time. They offered all the meats and fish for our event of 40. We had some communication issues in the beginning, but it all worked out. read more

Jeannine and family did such a great job for my wedding and everyone complimented me for choosing them. They made shrimp cocktails and even carne asada and shrimp fries!!! The chips and salsa and quality of food was spectacular as well as the homemade sauces!!! No other caterer I called would make surf and turf fries but they accommodated and did a wonderful job. My wife and I were so happy!!! Thank you!! read more

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Seriously the best catering taco truck I have ever had! I threw a huge party for Halloween 2022. Boy was the food amazing. The serving ladies were very sweet. And the boss was very communicative. My party was a huge success and everyone loved the food (I had over 50 people). Would definitely recommend and I am for sure booking them again in the future! read more

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Wow! Really good flavor tacos! I'm not a big fan of Mexican food , but this one worth the try:) Delicious read more

Tacos were great and the girls who helped us out were wonderful! Very good food. Confirmed with me multiples times before my event and very responsive. The only reason for three stars was they forgot the cheese. I had a few vegetarians that I told them they could have quesadillas. They instead had to eat lots of dessert and another dish I had. Also no cheese for any other guest. I reached out and they said I could get something free the next time I book. That's great but I don't know the next time I will be having a big event again like this. read more

Absolute last minute decision to have a taco caterer for Cinco de Mayo which was on a Wednesday this year. I reached out to them on Monday and on Wednesday, they were there on time, ready to serve 40 people! I know that yelp sometimes flags and deletes "over-complimentary" reviews so I'd only say I would have liked the line to move a little quicker for everyone since were were planning on talking to them after the meal but didn't get the chance and maybe have ice set out for the horchata and jamaica (although I didn't specifically request this). I really, really appreciate good Mexican food and the fact that they make the tortillas right there, the meat is so tender and well seasoned (not over seasoned) there was plenty of food for everyone, plus leftovers. The carne asada was possibly the best I've ever had. Pricing was very clear and I had everything I needed to submit to get reimbursed. Everyone left fat and happy! read more

El Gabacho served us their street tacos for a work event held at my home. They came with a trailer that provided the entire setup to prepare the meat, tortillas, and everything to go with them like rice and beans. The food was great and the ladies were very friendly and professional. Based on my experience, I highly recommend El Gabacho street tacos!! read more

Devan and Felipe did an amazing job taking care of our party. They made sure they were able to have the cart where my guests were at by actually cooking and serving on my sloped driveway! Food was amazing. Everyone loved it. Thank you, thank you for making our day so easy! read more

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I highly recommend Tacos El Gabacho. They brought their taco cart to an outdoor birthday party this past weekend. The food was absolutely excellent and plentiful, and the presentation was very nice. From my initial inquiry, Tacos El Gabacho was very responsive. I was also impressed by their honest food quantity estimate. A few days before the party, I called to see whether I should increase the quantity of food. Devan and Maria assured me that the 25-person food estimate would provide plenty of food for 25. And they were right - we had lots of yummy leftovers. I will definitely hire Tacos El Gabacho again. read more

I hired Devan and Maria for a work event recently and it was a big hit. Everyone enjoyed the food and we were very well taken care of. Thank you! read more

Maria and her granddaughter are a true Joy to work with. Planning a party is stressful, and when I reached out and told her what I wanted, she worked with me to accommodate my budget. What a way to celebrate my 50th birthday and street tacos are my favorite pleasure. I loved her whole set up and especially that she made handmade corn tortillas. Thank you for everything. Until the next one read more

Wow!! Had them cater my birthday party last night & they exceeded all expectations. They got there in plenty of time to set up & it was so festive! The food was amazing - loved the pork adobado! There was soo much food and leftovers were provided to me. Enough leftover that we're having Part 2 tonight. They were the same price as places that just pre-cooked & used package tortillas. My guests raved about how great everything tasted & loved seeing it cooked. Fresh homemade tortillas were so good & thick enough that your tacos didn't fall apart. I highly recommend them - you won't regret it. read more

We hired this just recently service for my sons birthday, and wow does not begin to describe how amazing the catering was. Jeannine and Ana were extremely polite, and cooked various delicious tacos from scratch that everyone at the party was raving about. I would definitely hire them again, you won't regret it! 10/10 read more

We used Tacos El Gabacho yesterday for a baby shower and it was awesome! We had a party of 30 in our backyard. Ashley was in charge of our event and she and her assistant were very professional, on time, and the food was excellent. They make the tortillas on site and grilled the meat, which smelled amazing. They were ready to serve right on time and everyone commented how delicious the food was. They packaged the leftover food for us which we are enjoying today. There are so many things to do when hosting a party, it was a pleasure to know that I could leave the cooking to the professionals. It definitely added to the ambiance of the day, made the shower special, and I definitely recommend Tacos Del Gabacho and give it five stars! read more

This taqueria is absolutely fabulous! Their food is definitely made with love! It's all home recipes from the salsas to the seasoning of the meats and their tortillas are made on the spot from scratch!! If there were 10 stars available I would give them that and more! Book them for your next party and you'll be in taco heaven! read more

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We use Tacos El Gabacho every month for our company networking event and all of our attendees rave about these tacos! A great option if you are looking for authentic street tacos. They make all of their tortillas and salsas fresh! Aside from the delicious homemade food, their service is wonderful. Very friendly and professional. If you need a taco company for your next event, look no further! Trust me, you won't regret it. read more

Had them for a work event, the food was amazing! And service was amazing! Will defiantly be having them help again. Can't wait for the next time! read more

Devan & Maria just did our NYE 2023 party! The cold night, wind and rain didn't stop them from delivering. They served the most delicious tacos all night long. My guests loved the food and service and we are still eating the leftovers. I don't usually like beans but oh boy, what a treat. Everything was So, sooooo good! Loved Tacos El Gabacho... Thanks Devan & Maria read more

Decided to contact to request their services strictly because of their rating on Yelp. I'm giving 1 star simply because they are overrated and hopefully someone else doesn't waste their time. They are simply unprofessional. They returned my voicemail requesting me to text my email. I texted my email, no response. Called back, no response. Emailed-they responded with "I'll get you a quote tomorrow afternoon" -never did. Bad business etiquette. Go with someone else... don't trust their reviews. read more

I hired this company based off of reviews and not recommendations. I'm very surprised about all of the reviews, because we had a very poor experience and it's only getting worse. I'm writing this review because I think there are important things people should know before hiring them. First know that you will not be informed before hand that you will need a 5 foot wide fence to fit their taco truck in your backyard. Before the event I spoke with the owner on the phone, we emailed back and forth several times and this was never mentioned. I had no choice but to let them set up in my driveway on the day of the party and that was an issue for us for many reasons. There were many complaints about the food. From the beans being way too salty, to the tortillas having a weird texture. The tortillas were so thick and felt more like pancakes. The meat was very fatty and did not taste like good quality. The meat had a weird texture and tasted like a dirty grill. I paid for real Agua Frescas, but instead the drinks tasted like we were provided watered down powder mix horchata and Jamaica in old plastic containers. When I mentioned the issue with the beans to the older cook, he seemed irritated and offended. He said "one person said they are too salty, but another thinks they are fine. I already put more water in them." I'm sorry, but adding more water to already overly seasoned beans is not going to take care of the problem. I expected them to remake them, or even provide some store bought ones. Anything that we could actually eat. The older gentlemen also made a few rude and sarcastic comments to the guest about ordering too much food. For instance, my brother ordered a good amount of tacos. The cook made a comment about the amount he was ordering. My brother was embarrassed and explained that he was ordering for himself, his wife and kids. I went to the cook and asked if we happened to run out of food if we could just pay for more. So that way he didn't have to make comments to the guest. (This was at the beginning before I personally knew what the food tasted like.) He said "we brought food for 50 people. That's it." I understand the cook needed to make sure we had enough to last, but this should have been handled a different way. By now they should have some plan, or script in place instead of humiliating the guest. I was very uncomfortable addressing anymore of my concerns with him, so I thought I would just address them later with Maria (the owner and lady I spoke with over the phone who I believe is his wife). None of the guest wanted leftovers so we had a lot of food left. I took the leftovers because I didn't want to offend the cooks, but honestly...we just had to throw it all away. We ended up ordering pizza for everyone. The younger cook cooking the meat was very nice and professional, but the older gentlemen making the tortillas made me uncomfortable. He was moody. The canopy they use is also very dirty so be aware incase you plan to use them for a more formal, or elegant event. I wrote a long email in English and Spanish to the owner Maria addressing the issues we had. As a business owner myself, I thought it could be useful information. I was not rude at all, but just honest. and informative. Her only reply to my email was "Venmoe today please!" We had an issue with the check that they tried to cash right after the event so I will send her a venmoe today. A waste of $822 dollars to feed 50 people. The service was poor and the food was not good. I honestly feel bad saying all of this, but it's the truth and customers should know that there are better options out there. UPDATE: Maria says I owe $860, but that I paid $811. I posted photos of contract and Venmo amount sent to prove she's either mistaken or lying. I owed $822 and I paid $822 which I already told her through Venmo. They seriously need an accountant cause they are all over the place. ‍ Now I see in her reply to my review that she is claiming I had 80 people at my party instead of 50. ‍ We had PLENTY of food left over. How would that be possible if there were that many people? I don't think we even had 50 guest and half of the guest were kids. How could she claim that if she wasn't even at my party and why would she barely be mentioning this now? I honestly can't imagine how much worse this company can get. I have emails back and forth from either Maria, or her husband Deven displaying their lack of concern for customer service and their only interest which is $$$. Terrible. ‍ read more

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This taco guy is amazing. The Carne Asada tacos were crazy good. Have a get together and enjoy life and hire this guy. Super friendly, reliable and the food is so good. read more

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We hired Tacos El Gabacho to cater a small employee appreciation breakfast for our staff here at Carini Heating Air and Plumbing. During this entire COVID-19 pandemic it was difficult to find someone to cater an event which is all the more reason we are super thankful they were able to come through. The staff members were super friendly, the food was amazing, they even added eggs to the menu as a courtesy so we could offer breakfast burritos to our staff. The price was very reasonable. The carne asada was perfectly seasoned and cooked great. I will definitely be recommending them as well as using them for my future catering needs. read more