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Tacos El Pinolero

4.3 (59 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican, Food Trucks
Open 9:00 am - 7:30 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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my favorite burrito in the Universe
Brandon A.

all Pinoleros are great, but the one on Esplanade is my favorite; all their items are authentic Mexican "street food" -- my favorite is the pastor burrito, I ask for it "spicy"... prices are very affordable, portions are generous, and the service is MUY RAPPIDO -- the Pinolero Family is so amazing that I hired them to cater my 50th birthday and everyone LOVED it! and p.s. disregard the H8ers that give this place a 1-star review; the lady in the truck busts her ass six days a week and does a GR8 job!

Chicken burrito w/hot salsa

This has got to be the fastest truck in Chico, delicious not dry shredded chicken, reasonable prices and the portion is on point

Kristina B.

Delicious. Meat is exceptional. Service was extremely quick. My go to is a carne asada quesadilla with everything. We also love the tacos ! Try one of every meat! Decent seating area. Obsessed with this place.

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1 year ago

Best burritos in Chico. Hard to find authentic Mexican food here but this place is amazing

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1 year ago

Love this truck and they've catered two events for me. Everyone has loved them. They even provided food not on the menu for my party.

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2 years ago

Their chicken quesadillas are delicious. I'm still getting used to ordering the right things to go along with it. The service is quiet.

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2 years ago

For is the fastest service in town you don't have to wait to long for your food specialty on esplanade

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3 years ago

So yummy and so fast service! Perfect to pick up on a quick lunch. Such reasonable prices as well as friendly staff!

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9 years ago

Amazing number one burritos and overall in Chico! Don't even think about any other place!!

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9 years ago

5 dollar burritos that are really good. Definitely try this place if you are in the area.

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