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Taqueria Mena

4.3 (27 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Yummy huraches carne asada
Kelly K.

Hit or miss. I went back for the huraches and was disappointed. Not like the first time I got them. The meat was actually cold like precooked and out of the fridge?!! Definitely not freshly cooked. And the corn cake also disappointed. Just when I thought I found a great place....

a food truck parked in a parking lot
Ricky E.

O.M.G. How did I not hear of this place earlier? These tacos are probably the best I've had in SB. Seriously delicious. It's a truck in a parking lot that looks sketch. I went when it was lonely and just me. Ordered two asada and two al pastor. Very affordable! I love the spicy salsa they have. The asada is such a good cut and seasoned just right. So is the al pastor. I'm definitely coming back and bringing friends.

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Ruby S.

Must eat while in SB, every time!!!! Today we're enjoying the 805 jalapeño wrapped burrito Asada burrito is the way to go; this spot is a food truck located inside a little square with many local businesses like a grocery store with all the drinks you may want Great to take togo to the beach or for a quick dinner Opens at 5:30 pm

Al pastor and chicharron
Connie C.

I'm always looking for a good taco spot that has more than your standard al pastor and carne asada meats. Taqueria Mena had all my favorite options: lengua, tripa, and buche - all of which were delicious and cooked perfectly! They also had champurrado on the menu but sadly they were out when I arrived. The price point was a bit high for these tacos ($16 for 6 tacos) but they were generous on the meat portions. The truck located in the corner of a parking lot next to a laundromat and market.

Cabeza burrito and mushroom quesadilla

Very good! Got the mushroom quesadilla and what I thought I ordered was a torta but I got a burrito. I asked for spicy salsa. The quesadilla turned quite soggy but that's the nature of cooked mushrooms so it's not their fault. The veg inside was fresh and still crunchy. The burrito (cabeza) was delicious. The spicy salsa was also very good. Had a slight bite but nothing unreasonable. Portions were good. They're on the corner of San Andres and Micheltorena and park behind the Foodland grocery store. I went at 11pm and both the service and patrons were very nice. I will definitely go back.

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6 months ago

Absolutely delicious! This is my favorite food truck without a doubt! Everyone is super friendly and everything is well priced!

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5 months ago

Food quality good and service too :) great ambiance and nice patio :)))))))))))))))))))

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1 year ago

No joke this is the best burrito in town!! Super burrito with carne asada was actual perfection.

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1 year ago

Charged me a 2nd time for my food 2 hours after closing. Ended up paying 40$ instead of 20$.

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2 years ago

Food was amazing. Everything in the menu is worth trying. Customer service is incredible.

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3 years ago

Amazing amazing everything is fresh very authentic Mexican food. They are all very friendly and kind.

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3 years ago

Everything is good and fresh. Quesadillas with hand made corn tortillas! Fantastic burritos.

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4 years ago

It's in a sketch place but it's really good 10/10 REALLY RECOMMEND!! I tried all the food there it's all really good.

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Taqueria Mena - mexican - Updated October 2026

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