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    The12Shack

    4.7 (29 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Nerd I.

    Exceptional food, A+ customer service, and located in a good area with good ambiance. We loved our order and look forward to returning for more good food!

    Birria tacos
    John D.

    Food was bomb I ordered a chicken quesadilla and the 4 birria taco special ... first off the quesadilla was an entire meal in itself it was huge and packed with so much meat and cheese and the tacos?? The tacos were thick had lots of meat and very juicy 100/10 would recommend

    Birria tacos

    Best birria tacos I've had here in Sacramento yet! Food truck found on side street off Florin Rd. Simple menu but good quality food. My husband is not one to really voice his opinion when I bring home food from somewhere different. He, too, said they were the best tacos he's had...EVER! We'll definitely be revisiting soon.

    Bad picture...but located in upull upull parking lot. Corner of Gerber & Stockton blvd
    Breanna H.

    Wow! Best taco truck I've ever experienced. Great food, big portions, low prices, friendly service, and the order came out quickly. - What more could you want? The birria quesa tacos and birria quesadilla were absolutely delicious. Even better than I've had at fancy sit down restaurants like Maya's or Mayahuel in DT sac. I was also very impressed with their pastor taco. I never order pasor because most places make it super tough and chewy, but here it was so juicy and tender! If you're in the South Sac area, they are parked at the uPull-iPull parking lot. Corner of Gerber Rd & Stockton blvd. A true hidden gem. Cheers!

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    Lisa D.

    We were looking at the street food app and found The12Shack. It was so good. The service was very fast. They will customize orders. The smoothies were very good and when they say large they mean large. I got the California burrito and my husband got the Asada fires. The guacamole on the fries was a little spice. The California burrito was very big I could only eat half. Will defiantly go back again.

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    Janice L.

    Small amount of reviews?!I have to review this spot. Check out their IG @the_12_shack for location and times. We also contact them through DMs for any catering orders/questions. Amazing customer service. My sister and I have been going here for catering since we found them because tacos are easy to serve and they're delicious! If you haven't had birria tacos well heads up that they are slightly oily because they consists of the braised meat inside a corn tortilla that's been pan-fried in the fat that sits at the top of the birria. The tacos are amazing by its self,but go ahead and ask about a bowl of consume on the side for you to dip your tacos into. Best birria tacos ever!They're flavorful and filling. Packed with so much flavor.

    Asada Tacos with cilantro, red onions and lime. No roasted chili pepper.
    Wonder M.

    Asada Tacos - Great portions Consome with Birria - okay Quesadilla with Birria - Fire Only complaint I had was the consome was given to me warm and not scolding hot. The register girl is cute too.

    Carne Asada Tacos
    Erika T.

    First time here! I ordered 2 small carne asada tacos and it was great! along with the customer service! It was very quick and only took 5 - 7 mins for 4 orders. I would say the tacos were more on the juicy side than the dry side. Although, the only reason why it was juicy was due to the splash of lime. I would love to come back if it was closer to where I live, but it was worth the drive!

    Birria tacos
    James S.

    This place is ! Just stopped by to grab myself 6 tacos all . Would highly recommend it. South sac

    Birria tacos w/ a side of consome and a chicken quesadilla.

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    Best Taco Truck In Sacramento really good and affordable. Service is amazing and really excellent

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    Amazing service and amazing food! Ill drive across town anytime for this! Glad I found this gem.

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    Honestly this spot has the best birria tacos I've had yet. So much flavor. The value is crazy, they def hook it up.

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    Their birria tacos are sooo yummy! I ate them 3 days in a row! Which probably isn't the best for my tummy but I couldn't resist :)

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    The birria tacos are amazing!!! Love this place and it's the only place I get birria from

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    4.6(63 reviews)
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    Everything about this taco stand embodies excellence. There's of course, the flavor; these are some…read moreof the best al pastor tacos I've ever had. Of note, the salsa rojo at the self-serve condiment station carries quite the spicy sting. Next is the authenticity; they display their entire cooking process from homemaking the tortillas to serving the tacos fresh off the grill. It's occupied by two employees hustling away and running operations like a well-oiled machine. Despite arriving at the same time as two other customers, I had my order ready in 7 minutes. Last is the value. Part of what made my experience so enjoyable is only paying $12 for 4 exceptional tacos (Zelle accepted). Blink and you'll miss it. The stand is set up in the parking lot of a boarded up business immediately off the main road. Get ready to turn right or you'll have to make a U-turn.

    Found this place randomly as I was driving and stopped to try it for a very late dinner. There's a…read moresoft service bar for the sauces and toppings along with a small parking lot. Service was fast;however, I was surprised by the price of $33 for 1 pastor burrito, 1 pastor vampirio and 3 tacos. One of my gripe is if a place doesn't list their prices so I'm basing off my knowledges from previous reviews and I had assumed the tacos would be $3 each. But onto the food: Asada taco: beef, chewy and tough but substantial Pastor taco + pastor burrito: the best cut of meat. It was hot when I got it and it was very good. Well marinated. Pollo taco: you can probably skip this, the chicken is a little bit plain and dry Vampirio: similar to a tiny quesadilla. Two crispy tortillas with cheese + meat sandwich in between Overall the place is decent if you're getting the pastor meat. I do like the self service but I wish the price of the items were more transparent

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    3.9(2.5k reviews)
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    Door Dash order. I ordered carne asada quesadillas which was pretty good, but not as good as I…read moreenjoyed at the Power Inn location and a lot less ingredients. The meat was tender and flavorful, but two of the quesadillas slices had little meat (see picture..piece above and piece on top of the other two pieces.

    1. Direct + Detailed Food is hit and miss, service was a…read moreproblem I've been here 4 times in the past 7 days specifically for tripas, lengua, and cabeza. Not once were any available. At this point it feels like bait and switch -- why put it on the menu if you never have it? The low rating is mainly for the young lady at the register. She was rude, spent the whole time whispering to a guy who works there and laughing while looking at me. Felt disrespected as a customer. Found Beto's down the street instead. Decent food, decent prices, and they actually serve what's on their menu. Won't be back. 2. Short + Punchy No tripas, lengua, or cabeza. Ever. 4 visits in 7 days. Zero times did they have tripas, lengua, or cabeza. Starting to think the menu is false advertising. Register girl was rude too -- whispering + laughing at me with her coworker/BF the whole time. Beto's down the street has better food, better prices, and no attitude. Go there instead. 3. Balanced but Firm Frustrating experience Food here can be okay when they have it, but the inconsistency is a problem. I came 4 times in one week hoping for tripas, lengua, or cabeza and was told they were out every single time. If you don't carry menu items regularly, take them off the menu. Service also needs work. The teen at the register was whispering to another employee and laughing while taking my order. Made me uncomfortable. Beto's down the street doesn't have these issues -- they stock what they advertise and the service is solid.

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    Been craving some good street tacos so had to satisfy this craving!…read more First time visiting Taqueria La Nueva Vallarta and had a good experience! It is located at the Northgate area in a shopping plaza so lots of parking spots. Very impressive interior decor! It is very welcoming and visually pleasing! From the ceiling plants and lighting to the wall murals, it feels comfortable and very tidy with lots of dining tables. I ordered for to-go so was actually tempted to stay and eat-in but had to get back to work. For the food, ordered the following: ***All Day Lunch Special $14.55 (credit card) 3 street tacos (2 steaks and 1 chicken) 5/5 With rice and beans includes a drink ***1 Street taco (chicken) $3.38 (credit card) 5/5 The meal was delicious! The street tacos were very tasty and flavorful!! The staff were very courteous, friendly and accommodating. Very good customer service! Will visit again. Highly recommend so check 'em out!

    Place is fresh and clean. When I mean clean I mean it's spotless! You could eat off the floor if…read moreyou needed to because you can't waste their food!! It is so damn good!! Plenty of free chips and unlimited dips. Hot sauces, salsa are all different flavors and hit the taste buds hard!! Everyone was checking on us every few mins! Felt like we were eating in their home. So loving. Food here always been top notch. We ordered many times (via DoorDash) but sitting there and eating the food was a different vibe. Ordered a few different tacos, tostada and super nachos (with chicken). Their meat was seasoned to perfection. Actual flavors and not just salt. A bit pricey for each taco but the portion of taco is huge and honestly two did the job for me. Give it a try

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    4.6(657 reviews)
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    Already 5 stars just based on the salsa bar- by far the most expansive and impressive array of…read moresalsas and mixed pickled veggies I've seen offered, all complementary! I had 3 street tacos, and I'd recommend the lengua and the shrimp. The lengua was succulent and plentiful. The shrimp had great flavor and some yummy char. Overall, I'll definitely be back to get Mexican food and use the amazing salsa bar!

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    3.9(1.3k reviews)
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