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Tacos El Pollo

4.2 (247 reviews)
InexpensiveFood Trucks, Mexican
Closed 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
Updated 2 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Gabriel R.

Another great food truck in my area. I'm covered in both ends of Rosemead Blvd. And this is yet another staple. Their tacos and burritos are good and hey can't go wrong with Mexican Coke

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Toma C.

They didn't have the spit for the Al pastor. But the Al pastor burrito was still yummy yum. Their green salsa is made with Serrano chiles. The burrito is a good size when you get it with everything. I skipped the rice and my burrito was smaller. I did ask for extra onions and pico. They give you other sizes and the grilled onions was a nice surprise.

Inside carnitas burrito (no beans). Super flavorful.
David M.

Good things happen when you do good things.... I went to Staples on Colorado and Rosemead to return an online order for the GF and when I walked out of the store, I noticed a yellow food truck so I had to go check it out. It looked legit as I've eaten at quite a few food trucks. I asked the one patron at the truck about the food and he said he's a regular and that all the food is good. And, they are normally parked a bit further down the street in front the carwash yet were parked in eyesite for me leaving Staples so it was fate. And, I broke my own rules where a carne asada burrito is the first food item on a Mexican menu to try and I got a carnitas burrito instead (no beans). I guess rules are meant to be broken because that was some good carnitas and the rice was also really good with not only flavor but they cooked it right so each grain of rice bursts. Check out my pics. It's not too far from base camp and they open late so I can see coming back to get the carne asada burrito next...

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Caes F.

Ordered the Asada Quesadilla, One Al Pastor, One Pollo to mix it up. Quesadilla $10.00 Tacos $2.50 Nachos $8.00 The cucumber and red onions are so good on top of the food. The Salsa Bar changed a little bit. They now have the salsa in the squirt bottles in ice. Still all you want lemons, onions, cilantro, radish, and cucumbers. Place does get busy as the the night proceeds but a decent taco joint in a Car Wash.

Menu 4/2025
Tom T.

The spit caught my eye here as I drove by and had to check it out. The place was packed on a Saturday night and rightfully so. Everything smelled and looked delicious.

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Rachel C.

This is one of 3 reviews, that will have the same introduction! I decided to do my own version of a "taco crawl" and tested out 3 taco trucks I've driven by and have been wanting to try out! All 3 are in the SGV, and I'm SO glad to have tried them! This was on a week night, so it wasn't crowded, though I've driven by when it has been, and it always looked very popular. The name is a bit confusing though, I'll admit - I expected everything to be chicken, but it isn't! They had chicken of course, but there were many other items, including BREAKFAST burritos, which was good to know - will come back and try that one of these evenings! This truck is located in the Lucky Car Wash site at the corner of Colorado & Rosemead, which was interesting - but they had chairs and you could eat at the location. Not a fan of eating by the roads, a little too dusty for me, so I ate in the car! I was looking for carnitas tacos originally so we went with that as a choice. (There was no carnitas at the other truck we went to) Very moist and flavorful, but onions & cilantro toppings were separated, which you could get on your own at the table they set up. Salsa was also available with small containers to fill salsa with. But I think the salsa can afford to have more kick overall. I liked how everything was conveniently available, even sandwich bags to get any other condiments/toppings! I didn't try any other tacos, and for the most part it was tasty, but nothing super special - but staff here were friendly and helpful!

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Erica F.

This food truck is located in the parking lot of a car wash at the corner of Rosemead Blvd and Colorado Blvd. I purchased an asada Tortas long time ago, and it was super flavorful, so I decided to come back when I am craving for late night snack. I came here late at night after attending a concert. I was very hungry and craving for mulitas, but they were out of tortillas for militias. I was a bit disappointed, so I ordered my second option: cabeza taco. I was excited when I got my plate as the cabeza looked very juicy! When I had my first bite, I was sad. The taste was so blend, as if it was tasteless. I tried adding some salsa, but I only tasted spiciness. The texture of the meat was very tender and juicy, just tasteless. If they can add more flavor to it, the tacos would be perfect! Each taco is $2, and they were very generous with the meat. The quantity of the meat definitely worth the money you paid.

Suadero mulita. It's dry and not authentic anymore.

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Been coming here for years, now there's a line before it opens. Wow, never seen that for a taco truck before.

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This is the to-go taco joint in East Pasadena! I'm always down to get tacos from here.

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The tortillas were a memory. A gift. Happiness found. The lettuce was a gentle criticism from a loving friend. Salsa good.

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I don't know how this has a 4 star rating if the tacos are flavorless and wack as heck I definitely don't recommend !

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Man love these tacos there really good drive all the way from chino, Pomona for these tacos. And the onion all cooked in aluminum foil.

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