The carnitas burrito and shrimp quesadilla are both outstanding. The carnitas are juicy, flavorful,…read moreand packed into a generously sized burrito, while the shrimp quesadilla is loaded with tender, well-seasoned shrimp and just the right amount of melted cheese. Pair either one with the red salsa, and you really can't go wrong. Oh, and get some horchata--it's great. I've always had friendly, efficient service here. Even when there's a line, the staff keeps things moving, and the food comes out fresh and fast. Okay, it's a taco truck--nothing fancy, but that's part of the charm. Standing outside with your food, soaking in the neighborhood atmosphere, and enjoying authentic Mexican food straight from the grill is exactly the experience you're looking for.

Best tacos ever!!!…read more I have had a lot of tacos in my life, this is the best. I can't stop dreaming about this place since I had it and I can't wait to go back. Card accepted at this location. Small parking lot. Outdoor patio seating. Quick service.

Went to Oakland for tacos and lined up at el gordo. These were some of the best tortillas i've ever…read morehad in the bay. they were so sturdy, not too oily, and great flavor. I loved the sides that came with the plate, hot pepper and extra lime. i got the asada, pastor, and carnitas. you can't go wrong, but i wish i ordered more carnitas.

Tacos are always good and what you expect. The salsa has changed over the years and not as spicy as…read moreit used to be. The cashier can be kinda rude but you don't really come here for the ambiance.

Located conveniently right next to the Goodwill off of International Blvd in the Fruitvale…read moreneighborhood in Oakland, this is a taco truck that you do not want to miss at all costs! This is a local business that I stumbled upon one night when I was highly craving tacos. I love how they still have seating despite the weather, rain or shine. If you're pulling up to this place, you're in luck -- because they have the best taco meats in all of Oakland. Whether you go for al pastor, carne asada, carnitas, or lengua-- they are all generously seasoned and rich, with that juicy, well-browned texture that makes each bite memorable. From what I've heard, Oakland locals often praise the quality and depth of the meats, and you can tell they're working with ingredients that stand up to the hype. The corn tortillas hold up beautifully too, as they were charred, warm at the edges. It's laid-back street food at its best--tacos that hit hard on flavor and make you want to come back for another round. Honestly, I would be coming here to enjoy with minimal fuss, cash in hand, and a big appetite.

After playing a round of golf, I wanted to visit a food truck for some post-round fuel. Looked up a…read morespot and ended up here. This truck is parked in the goodwill parking lot. They have two trucks, but this one had more people at it, so decided to order from this one. I went with 4 tacos (2 pastor, 2 carnitas) and a super burrito and a can of coke. $36 but my card was charged $39, guessing tax, so lesson learned bring cash. The tacos were pretty good. All the meats were on the sweeter side, but much preferred the carnitas over the pastor. I usually order a super burrito , and what I didn't realize was that a super burrito here means a larger burrito. At first I was like , why is it $20 - then when I got it, it was so massive that it could feed a small family or for me it was multiple meals. The burrito itself was tasty, I thought the carne was good, again a little sweet tasting, but the rice beans and sour cream made the burrito simple yet good. I ate half for one meal, then saved the other for later. Overall, it's one of those spots that I'm glad I tried it, and if I was in the area, I'd try it again.

Went in with zero expectations and left planning my next visit…read more Stopped by Tacos Mi Rancho near Lake Merritt and honestly didn't know what to expect. From the outside, it looks like a straightforward taco truck, but wow was I surprised. I ordered the Carnitas Super Taco, which came loaded with lettuce, cheese, cilantro, onions, sour cream, and guacamole. Everything was fresh, well seasoned, and packed with flavor. My only complaint? You only get one taco per order because I definitely could've eaten another. The Kid ordered the Carne Asada Super Taco and before we even pulled away, she was asking for a second one. That's usually a pretty good sign. We also tried the horchata and jamaica, and both were delicious. The horchata was creamy and flavorful, while the jamaica was refreshing and not overly sweet. What surprised me most was how quickly they got the food out, especially considering how popular this spot seems to be. A few things to know: * Cash or Venmo only * Parking can be a challenge, but it's worth it * Keep an eye out for the new speed cameras in the area Their hours are another plus: Open daily, 9:30am- midnight Overall, this was one of those pleasant surprises that reminds you not to judge a place by appearances. Definitely looking forward to coming back.

As much as I wanted to rate this place higher, unfortunately the steak fries was below par…read more Tacos Mi Rancho is a food truck that operates near Lake Merritt. No tables and chairs outside - just pure to-go. Parking is limited to street parking with many of the spaces taken by Lake Merritt visitors. There was a constant flow of customers when I went during non-peak dining hours, so I'd assume that they have lines during other times. The steak fries were a bit bland with too much sour cream and less of everything else making the fries a bit soggy. The sauces did a lot of the heavy lifting to make this dish a bit more enjoyable. I would definitely come back to try their burritos and tacos - which are what they are most known for (I just was craving steak fries that day). There must be a reason why locals love this food truck!

What a gem, might be the best taqueria on Alameda…read more Large serving sizes for the price, everything was so good! Fish tacos were not battered - clean flavor and texture, shrimp tacos will be ordered again, tripas was nice and crispy. Also got the Friday special - 3 quesabirria tacos with consume for $10. Plus free chips and salsa. They have canned Coke Zero too. I'll definitely be back. Solid offerings all around, good flavor, good value, not busy, pretty easy street parking. Another yelper mentioned it wasn't overly salty and I 100% agree. Somehow this place has the perfect balance of flavors for everyone in the family - id take my heat adverse kids and older parents and myself. It doesn't seem like the place that's going scorched earth in any dish, i get the sense it's here to deliver some good flavors. I'm really impressed. Food came out hot and quick. The cashier was friendly. Store is clean with bright walls, decorative paper flags, and a few religious figures in the alcoves. This place is to the point in its food and function.

BEST D*** TAQUERIA IN ALAMEDA, IN MY VIEW. Fresh ingredients, well-seasoned meats, and not overly…read moresalty. Plus, friendly staff and reasonable prices. Everything I have had here was delicious, but I especially like the Carnitas, which are lean, sometimes a bit crispy, and have a rich, kinda beefy flavor (even though I assume they are not beef ). The restaurant is conveniently close to downtown Alameda, and I have never seen it overcrowded or had a very long wait for my food. Highly recommended!

Five stars! Calafia Taqueria has some of the best Mexican food in San Ramon and the surrounding…read morearea. The customer service was amazing, and everyone was so friendly. They even offered us tacos while we waited for our food, which was a great touch. It is a small spot with limited seating, so it is more of a to-go place, but it is definitely worth trying. I highly recommend the burritos and tacos, and they also have a great kids menu. Just a heads up, the salsa is definitely spicy! Overall, amazing food and great service.

Went here on a whim after checking out a Holiday Yuletide oddities market, it was right next to the…read moremarket and we were feeling snackish. There was a delious smell of grilled carne asada wafting in the air so we popped in to look at the menu. Huge menu with lots of options, as soon as I saw a good looking salsa bar and a ton of orders of menudo rolling out, I knew I needed to eat here. I ordered Birria tacos and the bestie picked sopes with carnitas. Shoutout to a taqueria that provides complimentary chips and chiles toreados! We were delighted with the huge portions and was super pleased with how delicious everything was! Birria and carnitas were fork tender, flavor was on point and not too salty. It was fresh and filling! There was plenty of seating, it was a bit cold and drafty, but nevertheless we had a great time. It was a perfect setting to order menudo and I would definitely come back to try it!

Came here for lunch on a Tuesday around noon and it was pretty busy. We finally lucked out and got…read morea parking spot in the parking lot. We tried coming here on a Sunday and couldn't find parking for 15+ minutes so we ended up leaving. There is some street parking but we prefer to park in the lot. Once you get inside you order at the counter. If you're getting tacos they're all the same price so the cashier will write the number of tacos you bought and you take that receipt and get in the line. Once you get called up you put your receipt in the basket that the worker hands you and tell them what kind of meat you want in your tacos. Today I tried the asada, carnitas, Al pastor, and tripa. They all were delicious, my favorite was the tripa. Portions are good ($4.50/taco) and they have a variety of salsas, jalapeños, limes, etc in the seating area once you exit. I also got a hibiscus (Jamaica) agua fresca that was good. They do accept credit card but they'll charge a $1 fee so try to bring cash if you can. Definitely recommend, this is now one of my top taco spots in Oakland.

This is certainly one of the best Mexican restaurants I've ever been to. Each taco is $4.50 and…read morethey load each up with meat. The meats are all juicy and cooked perfectly. The pina colada drink was perfect to balance out the salty/savory flavor of the tacos. You self serve cucumbers, carrots, and radishes which is always cool. Finally, there's live Mexican music playing and the overall vibes are fantastic. 4.9/5

Food is always good…read more Case service. They are all very kind. Clean truck and you can tell they are careful handling foods. Love their food trucks. Hubby and I come here for the past 5 years and still in love with the foods.

THEY DON'T GIVE YOU TORTILLA CHIPS WITH YOUR FOOD. So, while you can get salsa and guacamole and…read moreother toppings, these people don't give you tortilla chips to dip into them. I'm not sure what the rationale is behind that, but it's disappointing. I'll post another review later, after I've consumed the food that I got from them. Stay tuned.....