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    Tacos El Trompo

    3.8 (58 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    California burrito
    Tina C.

    Can not beat their taco Tuesday menu. $1.75 with plenty of options . Everything is always fresh and flavorful. Customer service was great and the wait time was not long at all. Large dining area with plenty of table and seats. Give this place a go you will not be disappointed

    Jack M.

    I had four adobada tacos for $1.50 each, which is a Friday and Saturday daily special. The tacos were good and came with a very good amount of tender tasty marinated pork. I like that they put some crispy bits in the tacos as well. The guacamole was very good and the chopped white onions and cilantro were fresh. The house made corn tortillas were very good, too. The red salsa available at the salsa bar was pretty good, too. It could of offered a little more flavor but it had a good medium heat. A more variety of salsas and hot sauces would of been good too. The lady at the service counter was very nice. There's a good amount of parking and plenty of inside seating at this location.

    Teresa K.

    Came here for the street tacos and they did not disappoint! The carne asada tacos were my favorite, so flavorful and delicious. I definitely need to come back to try more from the menu. The staff were also friendly.

    Krissie R.

    Just moved near here and walked over on a Monday night. Everything was clean and tidy. Customer service was excellent. You order up at the counter and then take a seat. There are plenty of options, but we stuck to the basics for this 1st time. Rolled shredded beef tacos are good. Nice and crispy topped with avocado sauce, lettuce, and cheese. The salsa bar has cut limes, radish, and 3 different squeeze bottles of salsa. The green one was our choice. 2 crispy beef tacos were special, and they are regular hand size tortilla filled with shredded beef, lettuce, and cheese. Our order came out quickly and brought to our table. Menudo is every day, bonus!! Definitely returning since we can walk over.

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    Walter W.

    Friendly and welcoming counter girls. Very clean place. Taco Tuesday was great. Only had the Asada and Adobada tacos this time. Both were XLNT.

    Carne Asada Fries
    Cirwan S.

    Tacos tacos and more tacos! Came here and it was packed and it wasn't even taco Tuesday. That's how you know a spot is good ! I got several tacos. Carne asada, birria, lengue ( tongue), and a spicy shrimp ! I had one of each my favorite was the shrimp ! Me and my buddy also shared the Cali burrito and their carne asada fries. It was super yummy! Lots of places to sit and the staff was great! Can't wait to come back !

    Adobada taco
    Gordon D.

    I came for the taco Tuesday combo early afternoon and they were $1.75 each. They were really tasty, with the cabeza and fish tacos being my favorites. They were very juicy and well fried. It was pretty fast service, and they brought them all out on these trays for dine in. The sauce station were in bottles so you have to try them all out.

    I Support Tuesdays ONLY ")))
    Eric F.

    10 Red Sauce is all I asked for since I baught 10 Carne Asada Tacos to go. The lady whose name I didn't get to ask for said that I could only have 8 would ask if she could. When I got my order at the counter I realized and checked the bag. I only got 4 sauces l. So I waited until she came back out from the kitchen. Luckily Allan came out and I asked him for a few more of the red sauce and he happily abliged and came to my rescue. Something is wrong with the Ladies there that makes them so stingy. So next check inside your bag order when ever you come across any of the women behind the counter. Thank You Allan for listening and making your customers feel welcome and appreciated. Those ladies need to be reoriented of what is important in this business is costumers have a voice in social media and they need to change their mindset!!! Allan I will remember to ask for you every time!_! 1 star for the stingy lady. But 4.5 stars for Taco Tuesday!

    Jason P.

    Another spot I forgot to review but always find myself coming back to. Tacos El Trampo never misses--Taco Tuesdays here are hands down the best in town!

    TJ Style Chicken Tacos
    Edward B.

    The pollo asado TJ style tacos were delicious! You get one thick tortilla per taco instead of two thin ones. The tacos were wrapped nicely with paper. There is a small self-serve bar with different salsas, lime, and sliced radishes. I recommend adding lime and salsa for extra flavor. The cashier, Anahi, gladly answered my questions. There were no issues with customer service! You order upon entry, sit down, and wait for your number to be called. There was music playing, and the paintings on the walls were lovely. Excluding tax, two chicken tacos cost me $7.80.

    Shaina H.

    Great place for taco Tuesdays! The size of the tacos is good and definitely worth it. I like how each taco is also individually wrapped and makes eating less messy. Also, it's not so greasy. Used to like going to Tacos El Gordo, but after trying this place, this is definitely one of my new favorites! The horchata is also delicious here! Looks and tastes fresh, not the fountain one. Also, there's a good amount of parking available and good for cars that are low for the driveway.

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    Great daily specials. Food tasted great but the tacos were dripping with oil. They did have fresh horchata that was delicious

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    My go to spot for Mexican breakfast! Haven't had the other food options thou, but they look appetizing.

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    2 years ago

    Great place! Friendly staff. Tacos are amazing. Their menudo is also very good. Lots of meat in all dishes! Authentic!

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    Great value , friendly staff and best of all reasonable taco Tuesday !!!! Thanks for the yummy green salsa

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    Can't believe how many people call this place "Don Poncho's." I love correcting them…read more BUT ANYWAYS..... Food is always great, even as breakfast the next morning. Those that were eating their food there was enjoying the outdoor dining. My son and I enjoyed socializing with a few locals, some were new to the area (where I was born and raised). This place is ALWAYS a must visit.

    I got a carne asada burrito. It was not the biggest nor had the most ingredients, but it was…read morealready sinfully juicy and tasty with just the steak, guacamole, pico de gallo, and salsa. You could say that, with flavor, sometimes less is more. The smaller size allowed the wrap to leverage the umami without needing rice or beans as much. Also, these are cheaper than most burritos I've had recently, so you're not really losing money. Some burritos in town are kinda....huge anyways, and I say that as someone who can eat three of these if I want to. A 3.7 average is somewhat low for Yelp, but I already had a co-worker rave about this place, and I am cursed to drive by it on my way home from work. And reviews are often the victim of what I would consider a form of volunteer bias. People with a 3 star experience simply aren't motivated to write reviews. I can't say this is as impressive as Chula Tacos, but there is something about the vibe that makes me want to give it a higher rating. There definitely seems to be locals that habitually come here for lunch or on their way home from work. That must count for something.

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    Tacos El Cino - A Must-Try for Adobada Vampiros…read more One of my favorite taco spots, hands down. I've tried a million places, but the adobada vampiros here keep me coming back. Think of it as a tostada sandwich with cheese on both sides, onions, cilantro, guacamole, and perfectly seasoned adobada meat. Unlike other spots where the tortilla is overcooked or turns chewy, here it's always crispy--adding a satisfying crunch to every bite. The salsa is a standout, too. There's a unique spice in it, maybe cumin, that I can't quite place, but it's delicious. They also offer a green salsa and a habanero salsa, which I'll have to try next time. The slightly sweet adobada pairs really well with the savory salsa, making every bite flavorful and balanced. I also tried the adobada keto taco--just in case I ever decide to do healthier Yelp reviews. It has all the same ingredients but swaps the tortilla for a cheese shell. Surprisingly, the shell held up well with all the toppings and had a great taste, just slightly less filling. If you're thinking about going keto but don't want to give up tacos, this is a solid option.

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