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    The Taco Panzon

    4.8 (84 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Food Trucks
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 2:30 PM

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    The legendary taco truck.
    Zita M.

    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 !

    Outside, new color truck
    Chance M.

    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.

    Best tacos ever!
    Indy S.

    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.

    Carrie Z.

    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!

    Dararith L.

    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.

    Carne Asada tacos
    Ian L.

    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.

    Asada, Burria tacos@2.25
    Victor G.

    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.

    My baby burrito!!
    Shelley S.

    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!

    Al pastor, carnitas, y asada deluxe tacos
    Alex F.

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

    Generous portions and freshly cooked ingredients.
    Kelly M.

    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!

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    Samir K.

    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.

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    The food here is legit and the owner is so nice. The Al pastor is delicious. We come weekly.

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

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    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.

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

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    Tacos Mi Rancho - Incorrect order - chicken burrito

    Tacos Mi Rancho

    4.1(1.1k reviews)
    2.3 mi•East Oakland
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    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.

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    Xingones at Fort Green

    4.3(385 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    Minority-owned & operated
    Speaks Spanish

    Xingones is exactly what the neighborhood needed. There's ample seating and good bartenders if you…read morewant to dine in, though I usually end up getting their food to go. My go-tos are the Cali-style burrito with asada and the Xingones nachos (with extra cheese). Good quality ingredients and portions that are generous enough that I almost always have leftovers. Plus, the prices are fair for what you get.

    Never made it to their former location but they just moved like a mile away, just on the other side…read moreof 880, so now on the fringe of Jack London. The old space is still under the same owners, almost the same food but maybe more concentrated on the Mexican fare. I'd call this a hipster pub. No table service, gotta order up front and food brought out. Can't start a tab so if you want multiple drinks or food items better order it all at once, or keep getting up to order and re-pay (which I dislike). If you sit at the bar top, they can run you a tab there. But it's usually pretty packed there. Beer n a Shot ($11/4*) the beer is a domestic lager (Miller Hi Life) and you can choose between 3 shots. I chose Fernet as I can use it post meal, while I have the beer with the meal. Don't love the beer but for the price ya just can't beat it. 6 Wings ($13/3.5*) Wings are a big focus on their menu. You can pick from lots of sauces/rubs; different quantities to fit your group/appetite; ranch or blue cheese; you can customize flats, drummies or mixed. They even asked how crisp we wanted the fry, which rarely is ever asked. I dug their thoroughness in the wing game. We chose basic buffalo sauce and I found it to be just average. Quite salty meaning it is mostly Franks Hot Sauce, I like ones that are more balanced with other ingredients. I did like their blue cheese dressing as they add a scoop of blue crumbles to the ramekin itself so it is very chunky which I like. Fish Taco ($5/4.5*) I chose a fried version but you can also get grilled fish. Perfectly fried strips of battered fish. Appropriate accouterments of shredded cabbage, cilantro and sour cream. 2 delicious pureed salsas come with as well that are requisite to use. Cobb Salad ($19/4.5*) Solid entree sized salad. Love how you pick between shrimp or chicken then grilled or fried. You will literally change the dynamics with each choice. The lettuce was fresh spring mix. Topped with crisp bacon bits, grape tomatoes, blue crumbles, avo slices, which is why I am fond of Cobb Salads. So many varying textures and flavors keeping things interesting. They use smaller shrimps but at least they have a nice meaty texture. They season it pretty aggressively and sear it on a hot flat top. Not sure if they cooked it next to some carne asada or if they use beef tallow to cook with, but my shrimp bites totally tasted like steak. I love surf n turf so this totally worked for me. Just don't know if it was deliberate or not. Nice add to the neighborhood and I'm sure I'll be back. Still want to try their nachos and possibly chicken n waffles. Good chance I could do both at the same time as not too often you can. Swoop in when ya can amirite!

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    2.0 mi•Lake Merritt
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    Amazing, I love Off the Grid Fridays! I've been twice so far and each time I leave happy and full…read more The feeling of community paired with tasty food smells and fun music is always the perfect way to start the weekend. There's a great variety of food trucks lined up in front of the Oakland museum. I'm always partial to the Southern Comfort restaurant. I've had their po'boys, shrimp, and heavenly seasoned fries. But I also love when Señor Sisig and anything that sells ice cream make an appearance. Customer service is always awesome and as fast as they can with the amount of people that show up. Highly recommend going to this weekly event at least once!

    I been coming to this market since July 2014. I wasn't going to attend the market due to a…read moresituation that occur with Off the Grid at the Oakland Museum of California May 2014. I got over my fear when Shakeel, the Market Ambassador at that time convince me to come. Even the other Market Ambassador Elon kept me company making sure I was OK at the market. I will admit every Friday Night I am at Off the Grid outside the Oakland Museum of California. I will admit I overdid it by checking out the exhibits at the museum weekly where I made a friend Preston, the Emcee at the Oakland Museum of California. Over 10 different food trucks to chose from. The highest food trucks they had at the market was up to 20 during the summer time. It is worth coming down to Oakland Museum to see all the different food trucks they have. I will admit I miss the past Market supervisor that ran the market (Adam, Alex, Paul, Henley, whomever ran the market that I can not remember their names). Ben, the current supervisor got this market running smoothly. I been enjoying the market. What makes this market to go to on Friday Night compared to going to Fort Mason is discount on museum tickets. You have a museum to go to while getting food from the food trucks. They also have a garden where children can run around in. The live music at the Oakland Museum of California is amazing. It is worth checking it out. This is the market to check out Friday Night.

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