This place has amazing taco specials. It has dollar tacos and gourmet dollar margaritas. The staff is super polite and always make sure your order is made correctly. read more

I attended a birthday bash with food by El Pariente. I was BLOWN AWAY by the quality of the food! It was truly awesome. The tacos are street style (soft) and they were extraordinary. I had three tacos and a quesadilla. They were all excellent. I have never had food this good from a truck, even in Austin TX! read more

If I could give this 100 stars I so would it's that good prize is great !!! Flavor is there it's amazing you must try it !!! Fast customer service I ordered online and it was ready within 10 minutes. Perfect waiting time. Everything was smooth and great. I definitely will be back! read more

Tacos El Pariente - Birria pizza ! - Food Trucks Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

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I ordered 3 tacos with extra onions. The food was very dry. My mom took it back and she asked several questions. We love less than 5 minutes away. They redid the order and it was just as dry. Please check your food and taste your food before leaving. We even had the receipt and she was still very short and somewhat rude. read more

Tacos El Pariente - Pork tacos - Food Trucks Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

Good tacos, good service, and all from a food truck. The parking area is kind of small, and it's hard to find a spot if it's busy. I ordered 3 tacos: asada, lengua, and birria. All were tasty, affordable, and authentic! The hot sauces had great flavor that complimented all of the tacos, and they had a really good kick to them. I would definitely come back, and recommend their food to anyone looking for tasty and authentic tacos. read more

Tacos El Pariente - Left to right: asada, lengua, and birria - Food Trucks Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

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Friday 12/8/2023 I always see this place when heading home and it's usually always packed with parked cars waiting for or eating their food. After a while of knowing about it I finally decided to try it. I made a takeout order of the birria combo 15$ (it comes with a quesadilla, tostado, and a taco with consome) to be able to try some of their items without spending a lot. The birria quesadilla was pretty good. The birria taco was solid and the texture of the taco resembled more of a hard shell taco rather than a soft flour/corn tortilla. The birria tostado was decent. The consome was okay. Overall, the Mexican food was decent but I've definitely had better. read more

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This location is a taco truck that gets a little tricky to visit when it's busy because of the parking, but does not takeaway from the quality of the food or services! They have benches placed to the side of the truck so you can grab food, and trash bins to dispose of your trash afterwards. When you've ordered your food they give you buzzers to notify you when your food is ready which is clever in such an open space, mad kudos to the owners. They have a large menu, and everything I ordered was a 10/10 and reasonably priced. I'm pretty particular when it comes to tacos but everything I chose was phenomenal! I also ordered Elote as a side and it was amazing. I socialized with the people who were also waiting for their meals and had met some friends a long the way so I can say the atmosphere is very welcoming! And even saw a rainbow while eating, truly out a movie scene I plan on coming back and bringing more people! read more

Tacos El Pariente - Rainbow seen from their bench - Food Trucks Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

Great food even better staff highly recommend coming here. The person who help was named ray and did a great job go check this place out

A nice little food truck off the side of Fredrick Road. Their taco options are to the right of the window, and the rest of the menu to the left. The wait took longer than I expected (15-20 minutes). I don't know if we came during a rush time but it didn't appear to have a long line of people so who knows. One lady there said she'd been waiting 35 minutes. What we got: Asada taco Birria taco Pastor taco Carnitas taco Honestly, they were all 5* and amazing! I'd be willing to go back, just with some built in extra time for any potential wait. read more

This is my go to taco place in the area. It's not much and it's really bare. There are pot holes entering this place and it it very tight when it gets busy, but the flavor is here. The flavor is what gets people to come here. Ever since inflation has been going haywire, there has been less and less ingredients in the taco, but they keep the prices the same. Just be aware of that. It sucks, but I guess businesses have to cut corners somewhere. I like what they have been doing recently. They have online ordering and a vibrating number dongle. It was pretty bad before where you have to wait for your number to be called so many times. I have waited outside for 40 minutes before - in the cold. So, these upgrades are marvelous. They do their best to help and cater to everyone. I would like to keep supporting them. read more

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Service is terrible We had to knock on the order window We had to knock on the receive window Is anyone home? They give you a waiting tag and when the alarm goes off no one serves you the order smh. Food was terrible I have no idea how they have a score above a 2 I drove from Columbia Md to try them out. Waste of a trip. I highly recommend any other taco join in the area vs this piss poor establishment read more

Don't sleep on the birria here! The #2: Birria combo comes with a quesadilla, crispy taco, and tostada. Served with consommé, red salsa, grilled Serrano peppers, cucumber, and radish. I've found that most places under salt their consommé so you can add salt to your liking. Not here, it's perfectly seasoned to my liking. The meat is tender and flavorful. As I took my first bite of the birria tostada, without dipping in the consommé , I drizzled a little bit of the red salsa on top. This is what I want to taste when see those birria videos on YouTube/ TikTok/ Instagram etc. The tortilla remained crispy all the way home. The sopes also remained crispy all the way home, fillings all in place. The sope was filled with asada then over top: shredded lettuce, crema, and cheese. Perfect balance of crispy, savory, refreshing, salty, and creamy. I already have a bucket list for my next visit: Flautas, and all the other tacos. Note: The red salsa is spicy. If you like spicy, you'll love it! read more

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Yall don't sleep on this taco truck, it was SO BOMB. definitely worth the $20. great sizing for two or more people. HIGHLY recommend it !! read more

Tacos El Pariente - Birria Pizza - Food Trucks Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

Amazingly delicious birria tacos. The soup is super flavorful as well. Must give it a try!!! read more

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birria tacos are fabulous! Loved the chicharrones were huge! Dishwasher is really cute too! Decor is great! Would love to have artist paint a mural for me! read more

The word on the street is that they make some delicious tacos birria! My friend and IG have raved how delicious these tacos are. So its not your average taco. They make regular tacos but the birrias are tacos on another level. Its number #1 on their menu. You get 3 of them for $12.00 The shell is a deep fried flour type tortilla. Its red. It comes with meat and cheese. Your given a beef type broth to dip your birria in. It makes the the flavors come out. They are very generous in their portions. Yolis the employee who took my order was very friendly. I think she might have been the owner/manager, she worked hard in taking orders, making our orders and getting out to us, in a timely manner. Its best to order ahead and get here early! You will wait. The parking lot is small. and its not very easy to get in or out. Theres another things I wanna try but I will be stuck on their birrias for a minute. read more

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The food is so good. I have friend that comes from all over to try this place. The ambiance is great they even have a place to eat outside. The Birria taco w/consume is my favorite to go meal. I love the esquites. The burrito is so delicious and fulfilling. I also tried thier gorditas and they were a good snack. The tacos are sooo good it's crazy. I know it can come off as plain but the sauce is what kicks it up and the meat is just flavorful and tasty. The service is great you just have to order ahead and consider in a 20-40 min wait. Totally worth the wait. Please try this taco truck and I know you won't regret it. read more

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Easily one of the best taco trucks I've been to. Made the drive to give it a try and it didn't disappoint! The workers were very friendly, and it only took about 10-15 minutes to get my food on a weekday afternoon. Everything was fresh and packaged well. Birria Tacos. Lime, cucumber, hot pepper, hot sauce and radish(opted out) come on the side. Broth is hearty with chunks of beefs. So good! The hot sauce is more of an acquired taste, but honestly the tacos didn't need anything anyway, they were excellent. It's a bit of a drive for me, but if you live in that area, you're lucky!!! read more

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There's a reason why this truck always draws a crowd, the birria tacos! Located off 355 (20220 Frederick Rd), there is always cars and people here, so get here early or count on them selling out. We arrived on Sunday at 2ish, and they had already sold out on esquites (off the cob elote) since apparently someone drove in from PA and bought them all. We were some of the last few to get birria tacos before they sold out. We ordered the Birria de Res con Consume ($12) and the Birria combo. The Birria meal with consume had three brisket tacos, the combo had a taco, tostado and quesadilla. I have to say dipping the quesadilla in the beefy stew made the combo the winning choice for me! The consume that comes with the combo and regular meal is pure beefy goodness. We ordered a ham torta (not on menu; the cashier specialized for us) and we started dipping that bread into the consume. The tacos, torta, and quesadilla we all just overstuffed with delicious meat! We finished the meal with a tamarind fruit cup with mangoes and cucumbers (fruta). The wait was around half an hour, and so worth it. Excellent birria tacos! Please stop by here if you are in the mood for tacos, reasonable prices and friendly service! read more

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I was told about this food truck from a Salvadorian friend who moved here from LA and swears by them. I took his word for it since he has lots of experience with Birria since they are popular in California. We arrived on Christmas Eve and it was a bit rainy, but the truck had an overhang so you didnt get wet while ordering. We got the Birria combo and also the Birria tacos. We also ordered a burrito and tamales. As stated in other reviews, we waited for about 15 mins or so, but the girl who took our order remembered everybody that ordered and would call you over accordingly. I asked for the tamales since I saw they were available on the website, but they were not on the menu. I can't say if this was a special item due to Christmas or if they have them often, but they were very good. Super authentic and worth the ask. The Birria were great too. If you have had birria before, you know that they are on the greasy side. Not something I could eat everyday, but a nice treat. This place is legit. Worth the wait and exploring the menu to see what you might like. I give it 2 thumbs up. read more

When I say "AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD" that's just what I mean. Superior customer service!! The food taste amazing

It's amazing this food truck is still open. I always pass this place driving by and always wonder what it was. This place is very good if you like Mexican food. I got the Birria Combo that came with a bunch of items. Quesadilla, taco, and a tostada with their birria soup. I only got 4 tacos as well. The food came out in about 15 mins. The people are very nice. This was my first time and it was good. The soup they have to dip your items in were a little salty to my liking. The beef was super soft and tasty. I got chicken tacos and it was great! Had a lot of flavors and veggies for all items. The quesadilla was very good too. I will definitely come back soon to try their other items. Make sure you wear a mask! read more

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Ufff ufff uff the best birria tacos in Maryland! Service is excellent and the environment is nice

I drive past this food truck most days and it's always busy, so I wanted to see what the fuss is all about. They are known for their Birria Tacos with Consommé. The Birria Taco platter comes with 3 tacos and a side of the Consommé, along with a blackened chili, onion and sliced cucumber. This was by far our favorite and is delicious. Each platter is $12. We also tried 2 beef and 2 chicken tacos, and a quesadilla (cheese). The quesadilla came with some sour cream and fresh chopped tomatoes/onions/cilantro. It wasn't bad, but my teen didn't like the cheese used in it, but it was a nice size. The tacos are traditional (non-American) tacos. They come with slaw and either mild or spicy sauce to pour on. They were pretty good, but a bit dry. We dipped them in the Birria Consommé too and that was bomb. We didn't get to try any other options on this trip. I definitely recommend them and especially the Birria. The tacos are $2.50 each. It gets quite busy and the wait can be long, so call ahead for your order. The wait time was 30 minutes. read more

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My girlfriend loves this truck. They are parked close by her place and we were in the mood for some tacos. We got tacos, a quesadilla, rice and beans and sodas. We had different types of tacos like Birria with consome and steak and chicken and I got a chicken quesadilla. The service was also great as it was cold outside last night, but they gave us little beepers to notify us when the food was ready so we could just wait in the truck or car. Once the food was ready the beeper went off and you go and pick up the food. This was a nice experience and definitely one I wouldn't mind trying again. The truck also featured the different types of food that they offer in case you wanted to take a look or you can visit their website for the menu. I liked that they had such a wide variety of options to choose from. read more

Tacos El Pariente - Quesadilla, tacos, and rice and beans and Pina soda. - Food Trucks Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

I just tried the one in gaithersburg location. I really like this taco place, will def be back. it is as good,if not better than my fav ixtapalapa. parking is limited,industrial location. read more

I bought the Birria De Res Con Consome. It tasted heavenly. 5/5 Although a bit pricey for me, the tacos dipped in the meaty broth just brought me pure joy. The meats are soft and full of flavor and the broth just really brought it all together. The taco is basically like a cheese quesadilla filled with juicy meat and topped with onions, cilantro, and lime. Perfection. They give so much broth as well!! I wish this place lived closer to me so that I could order their birria every day. I will definitely be back. read more

Tacos El Pariente - Birria De Res Con Consome - Food Trucks Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

Went to the food truck and I was at first kind of like ehhhh, but SO glad I tried it. The barria tacos with the soup is really good. We also tried the queso barria and that was delicious also. The meat is very tender and flavorful. My kids loved it because it was similar to a quesadilla. The food truck doesn't have prices listed but it was reasonable. 3 tacos and the big queso barria for 20$ essentially. I would love to try more of there offerings, especially the fruit and drinks next time. read more

Tacos El Pariente - barria tacos - Food Trucks Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

Being from California, finding delicious tacos has been at the top of my list. I think I may have found my spot. I went to this truck on a Friday at 3:15pm. There were a few cars parked waiting for food and two ppl in front of me in line. When I asked how long the food would take, the person working told me 20 minutes at most. It took 45 minutes which is the reason for one less star. Otherwise, the tacos were delicious! We got the following: - one chicken taco - one beef taco - 2 carnitas tacos with cheese added - one order of birria tacos which includes 3 tacos and the soup - one pineapple Jarritos The total was $27! Super affordable. read more

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A friend lives nearby and every time I visit him, I see this food truck. I always tell myself, some day... That someday is today. They were very busy so the wait was a little long, but I am so glad I stuck with it. I ordered the Birria Tacos combo, Pariente Birria, carnitas plate, and Birria Burrito. As you can tell, we love birria. The food was excellent. The birria was well seasoned and packed with juices. The Pariente Birria was soooo flavorful that this seriously threatens carnitas as my favorite taco meat. That brings me to the catnitas plate - very good as well, with a mixture of different pork cuts. I wished it had a bit more fat, but still good. This was a LOT of food for just 12 dollars this day and age. I wish this food truck was closer to me. I will have to visit my friend more often. read more

Best tacos all around. Close to home and always great hands down good food and service

Best birria tacos in Germantown! Food truck offering tacos, burritos and quesadillas. We ordered the birria tacos and birria platter. The platter included a taco, tostada and quesadilla. We really enjoyed dipping our tacos into the flavorful stew. We even used the leftovers to marinate our steak dinner. Friendly staff and credit cards accepted. Food truck off side of 355/Frederick Rd. Parking appeared to be a free for all. read more

These are the best birria tacos I've ever had and a great price. $12 for 3 tacos and cup of consume. The birria torta is also great. My husband and I eat here a lot. I haven't tried the other things in the menu. read more

Listen!!! If you dream of dancing tacos like I do lol this is the place to go!! Legit Authentic Birria tacos. Nuff said. Tacos are deliciously orange & crispy, the consommé is beefy, rich and flavorful on its own! Together- taco heaven. The workers are always so sweet and are organized. They hand you a ticket number after you order. I always tip them in cash. You can use card or cash when paying. The tacos are topped with cilantro, onion, (radish & cucumber on the side) three per order for $12 or $15 for the combo. They have sodas, flan, burritos, and sopas also. Grab yourself steak tacos to dip in after you're done w the birria! Just go. You won't be sorry... well if they sell out (which they do on the weekends) you will be. GO!! read more

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I can't believe I've passed by this truck so many times!!! I will most certainly be going back on a regular basis. Best damn tacos I've had in Montgomery county thus far. Thank you!!! Y'all go check them out! read more

Tacos El Pariente - Food Trucks Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

Literally my favorite taco tuck! The location is perfect (right next to my house lol) and the barria tacosssssss are GREAT!!!!!

Ok so the new york times needs to write an article about how Germantown MD has BETTER TACOS THAN CALIFORNIA. yeah i said it. and i lived in CA for 15 years. eat here. it is heaven. read more

I can't get over how good the birria tacos were! Someone told me to go try them out and I am glad I did. When I got there a little after 1PM, a few cars were already there waiting for their food (really windy out that day). I got out and waited a bit as they were finishing up other orders. After a bit, a few more cars came in from behind me and there was a line! You know its good when people are braving the cold wind to stand in line for their food! Finally got their birria tacos with consomes. Brought it home.. one biteeeee oOoo it was so delicious. I stuffed my entire face so fast... the cheese and shell were so evenly distributed.. so much flavor. The consome was muy bueno! I am a super fan and will definitely be back! Highly rec :) read more

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Best taco truck PERIOD!! I'm so happy I u-turned when I saw it. Will definitely be back read more

Tacos El Pariente - Sorry, there were two. Couldn't help myself. - Food Trucks Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

Great experience ! Food was good ! I will return ! Heard about this place via support Montgomery county restaurants.