I'll be honest, I've never been much of a food truck person. Growing up, they weren't really my go-to for meals. But I know things have changed--food trucks have come a long way since then, and now you can find some top-notch dishes being served up, not just here in the East Bay, but across the country. Take this Mexican food truck, for instance. I hadn't heard of it before, and I probably wouldn't have if it weren't for the countless hours I've spent enjoying too many beers at Ghost Town Brewing over in West Oakland, off Adeline St. It's not a part of town I usually hang out in, but GTB is cool, and Taco Panzón... well, read on. Usually, I don't grab food when I'm out drinking, but that changed once Taco Panzón showed up. After the first time, there was a second, and then, "Hey, Taco Panzón is here again!" Now, I'd say 8 times out of 10, if their grey truck is parked outside, I'm ordering something. I started with a veggie burrito, but over time I've worked my way through all their options--carnitas, asada, pollo, and chicharrón. Every one of them is excellent. Each burrito comes with a choice of mild (green) or spicy (red) sauce, with pickled jalapeños on the side if you want some extra kick. Their tacos are just as tasty--I've tried a few different meat options there too, along with their tortas and nachos. Speaking of the nachos, they come loaded with meat (if you want), beans, cheese, jalapeños, and salsa. I've only ever had them fully loaded, and they're amazing every single time. The prices are a bit higher than some other authentic Mexican spots I've been to, but the food pairs perfectly with a GTB beer. The service is fast, friendly, and they accept cash, card, and Apple Pay. read more

Campbell St & W Grand Ave Oakland, CA 94607 "The Taco Panzon" is a food truck located in West Oakland at the corner of West Grand & Campbell St. It's parked on the south side of West Grand, and a block from Raimondi Park. It's prime location is near the freeway ramps and the Port of Oakland. If you drove down West Grand, you might of seen this truck and wondered..... is the food is good? The answer is YES! The Taco Panzon offers a simple, no-frills menu. Along with friendly service, it's great for a quick meal or snack while driving. Recently I ordered two Chicken Tacos Deluxe (spicy). They were served with avocado, crispy veggies, and a whole jalapeno. Only $4 each, for fresh and tasty food. Menu items incl: tacos, torta, nachos, burrito, and quesadilla. All orders are to-go. When I was there I didn't see any tables setup. read more

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such a great bite on Grand Avenue. I had two pastor tacos and one chicharrón (comes marinated in their spicy salsa) and was so content. The plate comes with pickled carrots, cucumber and a whole jalapeño to wash it all down. Service is kind and efficient. read more

Love love love this taco truck. I first found it on accident in the hood and now I follow them all over in town. Not sure if it's the salsa or the perfectly seasoned meats on the tacos or the REAL avocados - it's always delicious. Authentic flavors, great spices, been chasing them for about 8 years :) I always get the spicy deluxe steak tacos. Its a must try ! read more

The Taco Panzon - The legendary taco truck. - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

East bay burrito review #32 First taste 6/7 Meat 7/7 Beans 5/7 Rice 5/7 Cheese 6/7 Tortilla 5/7 Salsa 7/7 Overall 6/7 rounded up. Pretty damn good overall. Would have preferred refried beans and a crispier tortilla but the steak and salsa were excellent. The whole burrito has great texture and balance of flavors. read more

The Taco Panzon - Outside, new color truck - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Solid tacos! It's on a little side street in West Oakland. $3 regular tacos, $4 super tacos loaded. I tried and enjoyed both types. Carnitas, al pastor, asada. Plus, radish and other pickled veggies. I wish I had been hungrier! So much other good stuff to try! read more

The Taco Panzon - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Step aside Sinaloa, Taco Panzon is now my go-to for carnitas and al pastor tacos that is tastier and at a better cost! The meat on the carnitas has a delectable tenderness with a slight bite/crunch to it that is sublime. It's not as oily as Sinaloa's, and when paired with a side of cucumber, is pretty refreshing. The al pastor has a sweet taste and is not shy about being bold in BBQ flavor. The tacos come up with your usual radish, pickled carrots, jalapeno and sauce (mild or spicy), and also cucumber. You can see and taste the individual ingredients in the sauce that they use for the tacos. And the spicy version is pretty forward -- I would say it's spicier than the average. I also like their deluxe carne asada burrito which is a relatively thin but long, and tastes pretty good too. It's fairly balanced in taste with sour cream and beans, and won't leave you feeling too overwhelmed. I like ordering this with 4 carnita/pastor tacos. Martha and staff are friendly and courteous. I managed to spot them a few times at GhostTown Brewing off Adeline on some weekends from 2pm-8pm , but otherwise you're better off catching them around lunchtime off Campbell and West Grand. If you want to be sure, you can always call Martha, who can tell you where and when they will be serving. They take credit cards too. read more

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I'm from LA, and therefore extremely picky with my Mexican food. This place NAILS it. Phenomenal flavors. A hidden gem parked outside of Ghost Town Brewing. Don't miss out if you get that rumble in your stomach after a couple of beers. read more

When your car window has been "bipped" (as the kids say) and you're waiting for it to get replaced, one might long for a bit of culinary respite. On Grand Ave, there are a plethora of Food Truck options but you would be wise to pass up the rest and head to Panzon. I recommend the Tacos over the Burrito unless you're planning to eat while driving. Please don't drive and taco. The extra $1 for Avocado is well worth it. The put a heavy slab on each Taco and layer it within the Burrito so that you get a chunk in every bite. Pro tip: ask for refried beans and both salsas. read more

You can find the taco panzon most days at the intersection of Campbell and grand from 12:15 pm. This food truck is amazing. Really. The entire ambiance, the crew that frequents it; it is a community you want to be a part of. They have two chairs you can sit on and gulf down some tacos and be on your way. Not somewhere to sit and dine but for a quick pick me up it is highly recommended. Food quality is too notch, pickled jalapeños and zuccini and generous avocado portions with the taco orders when you ask for everything on em. Can't hype it enough! But don't expect to wine and dine, it's a food truck. read more

The Taco Panzon - Carne Asada tacos - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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The Taco Panzon is definitely an oldie and a goodie. the faded paint doesn't denotes it's faded glory. it's an exclamation to the adage; "if it ain't broke. don't fix it". don't be deterred when cashier says everything is out. whatever u want will be ready in 20 minutes. basically i tried to order what they had, which was basically nothing. pleasantly surprised i got my order on time without a number given. offerings: tortas, burritos, tacos, quesadillas, eats: birria. asada tacos @2.25 -filled to brim with tender, moist, juicy proteins, -topped with onions, cilantro, mild salsa -sides of cucumber chucks, lime squeeze, radish slices, large jalepeno. frijoles refritoes: -cashier is a real pro, will ask u pertinent q's at end as to mild/hot salsa, do u want order wrapped in plastic? etc. -she did remember to call me directly 20 minuntes later. -patrons seem to be regulars. almost everyone lines up accordingly, waiting for their food. -taco truck is on campbell a few cars away from w. grand. read more

The Taco Panzon - Asada, Burria tacos@2.25 - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

I always drop by taco panzon for a satisfying lunch. Great food, nice owner. A little hard to find the first time, but it's worth it.

The food was so good. I would definitely recommend they were so nice. And it was calm and chill

Martha is such a sweet and friendly person! Even though I live in The East now, I come back to The West just to get burritos from Martha! I have been coming to get burritos from her since 2010 and have never stopped :) When Martha started doing pop-ups at ghost town brewery it made me really happy that I could come to her on the weekends since I don't work nearby and could no longer come to her during the week. It has been both a joyous and serendipitous surprise to find out that she was also open on the weekends at ghost town brewery! read more

The Taco Panzon - My baby burrito!! - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Best el pastor tacos in this side of Oakland! And if you don't like tacos, their burritos are just as good. My only recommendation to them is to move to a safer and cleaner street location, perhaps adjacent to Raimondi Park/18th or on Peralta. read more

This place is unbelievable! Today was my first time and I got 3 tacos deluxe (carnitas and al pastor) and the entire time I was making yummy noises and looking at them in disbelief. Mind you, I lived in the mission for 11 years, and have hunted all over the bay for the best tacos available. These are seriously legit. Can't wait to go back! The hours are super limited. I wish they were open even 1 evening or 1 weekend day. But no complaints, I'm literally just thankful they exist. Can I go back tomorrow?! I'm being serious. I can't stop thinking of them. I have never actually had really good Al pastor before. I think I enjoy the concept, which is why I keep ordering them bc I am seriously trying to give it a chance, but never really tasted a truly decisions execution. It was off the hook delicious !! read more

Al pastor, carnitas, and asada deluxe tacos were f'ing delicious. Chicharron taco was bland, soggy, and mushy. Choose your proteins wisely! read more

The Taco Panzon - Al pastor, carnitas, y asada deluxe tacos - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

If there was ever a time to take a flight across country and break into a taco truck, this was it! Fortunately, I visited during business hours so I was able to call ahead. Let me start by saying this was the best Mexican food I have ever eaten, previously, I lived in Northern California for 10 years prior to moving to the east coast. Where all Mexican food is garbage.... I landed at SFO, picked up my Rental car, and called in my order, 1 asada burrito regular, 4 tacos, 2 chicken and 2 asada. Everything was delicious. The lady taking my order was friendly, and warned me against the hot sauce. She told me it would be 20 minutes, which the GPS confirmed, however I took a wrong turn... When I arrived she told me my food had been ready for a while, and I gave her the $20. I sat in my car an killed 4 tacos, probably could have eaten the burrito two but paced myself. An hour into my journey, I opened the burrito and ate it as I drove, not only was it delicious but, full of meat! Sketchy neighborhood for sure, but I will definitely be back when I'm back in California. read more

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Don't be fooled by the location and lunch-only hours. This truck is delicious, consistent, and hits the spot every single time. $10 gets me a huge vegan burrito, pickled veggies, and chips & salsa. The owner, Martha, is a fantastic human being with huge ambitions for this truck, so support a POC woman-owned business and tell all of your friends! She even let me take photos one day to help show everyone how awesome they are. Yelp needs to add this as a lunch location ASAP. Cash only but they're working on a card option. I love the Taco Panzon! read more

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Great food, awesome service. I have been going to Panzon for years and they have been consistently good. read more

The Taco Panzon - Current menu - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

The. Best. Now, this may be surprising, considering the plethora of taco trucks. But I read this article in the East Bay Express https://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/oaklands-best-tacos-arent-where-you-think/Content?oid=16716950 and saw that Panzon was right in my backyard over in West Oakland. I knew I had to do it. I've had their chicken, al pastor, and carnitas. This might be the best al pastor I've had that hasn't been directly from a spit (that I can see from the street). It's so flavorful and they even put a little bit of pineapple in the taco. It's pure heaven. The chicken is properly spiced and really good, tender, and amazing. This place is a must-go. I know it has difficult hours but take a day off and eat 100000 tacos from this truck. GO HERE. read more

The Taco Panzon - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

The Taco Panzon is LEGIT!! Meat lovers and Vegetarians will do just fine here. My husband and I spend a significant amount of time in Mexico and are total foodies so we know a good taco when we find one. Do not let the neighborhood or paint job on the truck detour you. The truck is clean, food consistently delicious, and always piping hot. Martha, the owner, is a really great human... kind, warm, nice to her staff, and on top of every detail of every order. I'm vegetarian and have pretty much settled on ordering the cheese quesadilla with pinto beans. Don't miss adding the beans... they're so creamy and delicious. Nothing on the plate is throw away down to the pickled carrots, radishes and peppers. The plate is plenty for one meal! The tacos are fabulous too. I've been meaning to try a burrito and nachos which look fantastic when I'm eyeing other people's plates. My husband has dreams about the pastor and asada tacos but he's tried all the meat and loves it all. Everything has good flavor and is high quality. Salsa- FANTASTIC!! made with love and has a good kick to it. We crave this truck and eat here often! read more

This review has been long overdue. B E S T T A C O S in Oakland! We ordered the Al Pastor and Carnitas and both were insanely good. They add in pickled jalapeños and carrots which are a nice complement to the food. Ladies are all very nice and attentive. Support a women owned/POC small business read more

Oakland tiene diversidad de tacos comida mexicana pero sin duda alguna uno de los mejores tacos son THE TACO PANZÓN! 100% recomendado

Best taco truck in Oakland. I'm partial to their carnitas super tacos (with avocado and sour cream), but their pollo and asada tacos are excellent as well. Really rounds out the GhostTown experience.... read more

We ordered a deluxe steak, veggie burritos and four tacos. The burritos were good but I liked the tacos the best. The salsa both mild and hot was really good a fresh. The lady taking the order was friendly and welcoming. Based on the Yelp reviews, sought out this truck. The truck is located on Campbell not far off of West Grand (could be blocked by Diesel trailer) read more

Wonderfully spicy burrito, made spicy when requested. Carnitas Burrito and Pastor Burrito were great. Optional avocado was worth it. Loved the bag of pickled jalapeño and other veg- fresh. read more

Frequently found on Campbell and Grand, The Taco Panzon sure does make a delicious 11" carnitas super burrito for $13 cash. I've found them nearby Ghosttown Brewing so definitely a brewery-combo must! Overall, 4/5 burritos and 5/5 beers for the convenient delicious option when it's at the brewery for late night snacking! read more

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Marta catered my husband and my 50th birthday party this past weekend. She is absolutely lovely and the tacos were DELICIOUS! All my guests loved the food and she rolled up right in from of my house and served it up. Her price was very reasonable and the service was stellar. She is great at getting back to you via text. If you are lucky enough to get her for your gig, you won't be sorry! read more

The Taco Panzon - Marta's taco truck in front of the house. She's the bomb! - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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great fully stuffed tacos! inexpensive and filing with friendly service. what more could you want? if you walk around the corner there are a lot of long wooden logs being used to block RVs. they are perfect to sit on while you enjoy your food. read more

The Taco Panzon - tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

This is my favorite food truck. I remember the first time trying to find it, driving around weird areas of West Oakland looking for it, rolling up on different carts and trucks like "is that it." But it was worth it. These ladies are so sweet and they churn out a consistently delicious burrito from fresh ingredients. During lunch hours, they are near Mandela Parkway but on some afternoons/evenings, they are camped outside of Ghost Town Brewery which is awesome for me because I've been able to enjoy them for dinner without having to buy early and reheat. read more

Stopped by today and tried the al pastor and carnitas tacos. Absolutely delicious. Waiting for my order, I saw lots of regulars chatting with the person at the window. Taco Panzon is obviously a well-loved neighborhood institution. read more

The Taco Panzon is hands down my favorite taco truck in Oakland. Everything I have ever eaten here is absolutely delicious. The carnitas, amazing, the carne asada, amazing, chorizo torta, amazing! honestly, I can't say enough positive things about this place. The only downside is the line that builds up around lunch time, but call your order in, and you'll save yourself some time! oh, and a chicharron burrito... not necessarily the best idea, but tasty none the less.... read more

The Taco Panzon - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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I love this taco truck! Best tacos, burritos in oakland! Burritos are so good Deluxe burrito is always my go to. I 100% recommend this place I could eat a deluxe pastor burrito everyday. read more

The Taco Panzon - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

This are good tacos.. that is it. They are a good and cheep option for lunch, every once in a while. The tacos are well served , chicharrón is tasty but the rest of the meats are not that good. read more

The best tacos I've had so far in the bay!! I love this taco truck so much. The flavors are delicious and the pickled veggies are everything. So happy they're still open during Covid. Support POC businesses always! read more

The Taco Panzon - Asada and Al Pastor tacos - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Martha's tacos el pastor and nachos are to die for. My 10 year old loves them. She's often at nearby Ghost Town on Thursday's. What's better than great Mexican food with great local beers ... read more

The freshest yet tastiest Mexican food EVER!!! Taco Panzon is very underrated in my opinion and I go to many taco trucks. Like I said, nothing beats how tasty the food is here, specifically the pastor and carnitas. Full of flavor. This truck is #1 in my books! read more

We were having beer at Ghosttown Brewery and Tacos Panzon was providing food. Carne Asada tacos were amazing! I think they are at the brewery Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday! read more

The GOAT of all taco trucks. Spent a lot of time in LA and the trucks in the bay haven't been as good. I'm gonna end up fat as hell, but that's okay. Because as long as it's Taco Panzon, it's worth it. read more