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    Tacos El Torito

    4.5 (39 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Food Trucks

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    a taco truck parked on the side of the road
    Hannah H.

    CARNE ASADA TACOOOOOS!!! CHORIZO TACOOOOOS!!! Tacos el Torito is a food truck that offers a variety of tacos (barbacoa, al pastor, chorizo, buche, tripa, lengua, cabeza, carne asada, and pollo), quesadillas, sopas (pollo, res, and mondongo), tortas, chuchitos, tamales, burritos, pollo guisados, and drinks. The hubs and I stopped by to check them out, as we saw them while driving back home! We ordered their Carne Asada tacos (super delicious! The meats were well-seasoned and juicy), Al Pastor tacos (made with pineapples, I just wished there were some chunks of pineapples within; this was a little forgettable, but I did like the sauteed onions), Chorizo tacos (one of the best chorizo tacos I've had, the crumbled sausage had a great taste to it with the perfect amount of kick), Carne Asada Burrito (monstrous in size, this was filled to the max with rice, cheese, and tons of carne asada). I loved how the tortillas for the tacos were actually fried with the oil and the juices, making them crispy and delicious (just make sure you request this type of preparation)! All items come with a salsa verde on the side, but I highly recommend using one of their bottled sauces, the Picamas Salsa Brava - nice thick hot sauce for the tacos! We also tried their horchata, which was slightly sweeter, but nice and creamy. The staff here were super friendly, and there were patrons chowing down at their counter as well as around the truck under the shade. A great gem of a taco truck, check them out - they are usually located in front of the Shell gas station off of Lee Highway. +Carne Asada Tacos :D :D :D +delicious carne asada +great Chorizo Tacos :D +generously-filled burritos +Picamas Salsa Brava :D +friendly staff +cash only +located in front of Shell off of Lee Highway

    Chorizo and barbacoa tacos

    I am a regular at this taco truck and I have spent so much money there since moving to the area a few years ago. I usually go once a week. They are always friendly and consistent. The tacos are AMAZING!!! I am particularly fond of the chorizo and barbacoa, but I overhear a lot of people ordering lengua, so that may be worth trying if that's your thing. They have a huge menu so if you're craving something different, you'll definitely have options: quesadillas, tortas, pupusas, soup, etc. Note that they are located at N Pershing Dr and N Piedmont. They are there seven days a week, usually starting around 6-6:30 pm and I'm not sure when they close (maybe 9-10pm?). Please go get some tacos and support this great local business during these difficult times - you won't regret it!

    My beautiful box of carne asada tacos to go
    Farha K.

    $2.50 TACOS-C'MON, you cannot beat that. CARNE ASADA TACOS ALL THE WAY! Also if you're like me and never carry cash, they take cards!

    3 Tacos
    Thomas S.

    I've only eaten 200 or 300 tacos while in Mexico and throughout Central America, so I'm not an expert. But El Torito has the best tacos I've had by far in the U.S.! I eat there ( food truck) at least once or twice a week. Authentic cuts of meat and friendly service. Try the torta mixed, delicious!!!!!

    Tacos: Al Pastor, Cabeza and Lengua - very authentic and very yummm!
    Steve R.

    I was searching Yelp for authentic street food tacos near Vienna VA and ran across this hidden gem of a food truck in the Merrifield area. It seems they always park and service from the Shell service station right next to the Merrifield post office. Close to home: check Easy parking: check Authentic Mexican Tacos: check (2 corn tortillas, onion & cilantro) 'Offal' style meats available: check (Cabeza (pork stomach), Buche (head meats), Lengua (tongue), Tripa (tripe)) Inexpensive: check ($2.50/taco) Corn tortillas: check For my first try: Cabeza, Lengua and Al Pastor - All were very good. Tortillas were a little overcooked and crunchy - I like mine softer, hence the 4 stars. I will be back!

    Burrito El Pastor.
    Jim M.

    This is the real deal! Having relocated to this area from out west I was concerned that I wouldn't be able to find authentic Mexican food. I'm so glad that I located this food truck. Their Tacos El Pastor and Carne Asada are delicious. Served traditionally with onion and cilantro. Prices are very reasonable and the owner is very friendly.

    Beef tongue tacos! Amazing!

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    These are the best quesadillas I've ever tried! If I could I would eat them everyday. And the service is top notch

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    This place is bomb ! I come here couple times a week and everyone is friendly ! Reminds me of how California tacos and burritos tastes like

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    Tripa, buche, and lengua tacos are my favorites. The sopa de res is awesome too. Mine came with cow' feet that day.

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