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Tacos El Novillo

4.2 (36 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Jessica K.

It was cold as hell on this random weekday. There is a parking lot, but it only fits like 5 cars. There is also no where to sit, or stand and eat. So youre just getting these to go, unless you're eating at your car. Obviously this is international and high, so it's loud af while you're waiting for your food. Services was decent, neither friendly or unfriendly. Tacos are $3.50 a piece, which is pretty normal price wise. But the tacos were tiny. Asada was good. The carnitas, I'm guessing it's because we came at like 7:30pm. But it was so dry. Like. I needed that horchata because I was gonna choke. It had good flavor. But maybe I should come back earlier in the day and try. But also, the horchata, you could tell it was a mix. Grainy. A little watery. Overall, I wouldn't return on my own. But it someone asked me to go with them, I wouldn't say no.

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Xtina B.

Favorite truck right now. I recommend to a friend and she drives from Antioch for the food.. recently added nachos. Omg. Hearty portion size I alone could never finish entirely. The carnitas is my family's favorite. I personally feel like the Chorizo tacos are my absolute fave. The shrimp hell all of em. I encourage everyone to be open to exploring other options on their menu from time to time. You definitely won't be disappointed!! I don't have a food pic because well, simply put no time for pictures when I get my food instantaneously I just go in. Thank me later...

Carne Asada Torta

I love this place. Randomly found them on DoorDash and it was so good I pulled up the next day. Loved everything I got, the Torta and QuesBirra was fire. They also take card which is a huge plus.

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Lupita R.

Hands down my favorite taco truck in Oakland!! The tacos are always a winner here. Good quality meat that is seasoned just right. The sopes are bomb, the burrito is bussin, the nachos are off the hook, and the torta is hella good. Consistent every time. Did I mention that the tacos are fire?!! Winner winner chicken dinner!

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Rudy E.

Delicious quesadillas delicious soup is delicious. Drinks delicious tostadas delicious burritos. Delicious soup base with Tony Asada delay. She's not a steak fries.

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1 year ago

The steak torta no joke nearly brought tears to my eyes. Unbelievably delicious. Will 100% come again and recommend.

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The best tripas in Oakland. One of my favorite steak burritos too but get light rice or they add a lot

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2 years ago

Do not get the Birria it is not Birria. The consume is caldo de rez with the grease from Birria. This was so greasy and tasted awful.

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1 year ago

food was amazing on a late night cruising through the town ! My #1 go to ! Pull up !!

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2 years ago

Best tacos in Oakland,! I love the salsa they give super delicious if you haven't tried it I highly recommend they're open late to

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3 years ago

These are the best tacos in the neighborhood. Carnitas and carne asada are both hammer. So fire!!

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4 years ago

Burritos always smack Asada with everything or Carnitas with Salsa Verde inside. Could never go wrong here

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Tacos Sinaloa - Shrimp Taco

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4.3(1.3k reviews)
1.6 mi•East Oakland
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Line was long tonight. May be a 30+ minute wait... So, quick way to cheat the system. Order on…read moreDoorDash for pick up! People were definitely mad my hubby cut the line... but, when you're hangry, why not pay a little extra... It's either I was super hungry or the cook is back from hiatus... but the Carnitas were perfect! Crispy on the edges. Juicy on the inside. And a tingle of heat on the lips. Just the right amount of onions and cilantros for an added freshness. So so good! Took a bite, and my eyes rolled to the back of my head. Instant salivation! How I've missed these tacos. No wonder the lines been long lately... "THE. COOK. IS. BACK!" Well, that's the line we say when the tacos are extra good... Agua Frescas always satisfies the thirst. Grande is a must! Can't may food without a refreshing drink.

I'm born and raised in this neighborhood on 22nd ways going here. In the early 2000s - 2015 was…read morewhen they were at their prime for me. But since then and nowadays they have tougher competition that I prefer to go to over them and recently started to develop a hate and love relationship here. It used to be my die hard go to taco truck. This truck for me makes delicious carnitas burritos and pollo tacos. And a sleeper is the al pastor burrito and suadero tacos. That al pastor isn't made from the trompo but the seasoning and juiciness of their version in the burrito is what makes it one of the best burrito options on there if you haven't tried it. Carnitas burritos is super delicious because you get that nice crispiness of the fried tender pork with the rice, cheese and sour cream. I like to ask for onions, cilantro and tomato in mines for variety and freshness to cut the heaviness of the fats and dairy. Tacos I normally would get or recommend is the Carnitas, Pollo, Cabeza, Suadero, and Asada. Carnitas are as delicious as explained with the burrito. Pollo or known as chicken tacos are super tender and juicy. It's also very flavorful, and one of my favorite chicken tacos to get here because most places don't make chicken very well and are usually very dry. The cabeza is super tender and a great option. Suadero just like the asada is just a better version of the asada cut. It's packed with more flavor and seasoning than the asada and slightly more tender which is why I prefer it to the regular steak. I tend to find the asada more dry and sometimes tough. Recently the pricing doesn't reflect on the fairness of the portion size. $4 tacos but the meats aren't as packed. Felt like they started to skimp because of rising costs but has been happening before then. $15 burrito but the sizing isn't as filling as it used to be. I started to see more rice than meat. They've also started to be very stingy with a huge attitude especially the gentleman that works on the pick up station when asking for extra pickled veggies, limes and salsa. And it happens every time for the past several years now. For example he gave me 2 limes, 4 pieces of sliced pickled carrots, 2 slices of pickled jalapenos, 3 radishes, and 1 rojo salsa for an order of a super burrito and 7 tacos. When I asked for extras the gentleman gave me an attitude and said he already did and won't give more. Only reason I still go here is because it's close to home and if my favorite spots for tacos are closed for the night.

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