I know the photo doesn't look great, but these tacos were actually really good. One thing I really like about this spot is that they offer tripa (intestine), which is pretty hard to find around here--and it's my favorite. I know the way they cook the meat might not be for everyone. I personally like my taco meat crispy, but some might find it a bit overcooked. They're also open late, which makes it a great option for a late-night bite. One downside is that they don't have any seating or tables, so you'll need to figure out where to eat if you plan on dining there. read more

Arturo's Taco Truck - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Had the burrito and it was bad seems like they reheat The food that's left over because my meat was dry and super hard and chewy, the rice was bad also it was hard and bland. The beans were the only thing that seemed fresh. But I can literally go to a diff taco truck get a burrito leave it in the fridge for 2 days and itl be more fresh than Arturo's ingredients. Never coming back here again. read more

I think these tacos were just okay. You could probably walk a block in any direction and run into something better. The carne asada was a little dry, and I would have appreciated a bit more flavor. The portions were good, and all our food came out within a few minutes. There's no table or stand for you to eat at, but the condiment bar was nice. read more

Arturo's Taco Truck - Carne asada Al pastor - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Food was fire, maybe a little bit on the greasy side, but the asada and carnitas were amazing. The people are really nice too. read more

Arturo's Taco Truck - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

I just put down three meaty ass delicious tacos: 2 asada and one carnitas. Soaked and drobbled all three in the red and green sauce...loaded up on the free radishes and maronated onions with peppers and cilantro....each taco busted out to $2.50 each. They were as good if not better than Tijuana taco stands in La Zona Norte near the Hong Kong Bar and Las Chevalas....definitely most definitely Sho'am good and it's only 2:57 am ! Come here go here....eat here...corner of Bwllvue and South Fair Oaks Ave( just below Del Mar...east side of the street) .....chingón cabrons! read more

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Decent tacos for $2.50 per. Got the asada, pastor, and tripa. Generous with their meat, and good flavor. Cooked in a way where the meat is less tender and more chewy. Would've liked for the tripa to be more crispy than chewy. Salsas are bomb, and so are their pickled onions. I would like to try their lengua next time! They have parking spaces in the back but no where to really stand or sit to eat outside. Easily found street parking as well around 10PM on a Wednesday. read more

Arturo's Taco Truck - 2 beef, 1 tripa, 1 pastor. Beef and pork was good but tripa wasnt crunch enough and kinda hard 7/17/25 $2.5 each - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Posted on IG on 9/7/24 I was so excited to see "my" taco truck on the LA Times 101 Best Tacos list!! Tonight's visit was the beginning of my newest quest: to try all of the tacos on the list (except fish unless they're fried @jenn_harris_ listed Arturo's lengua taco as the one to try, and I did!! It was meaty, as she described, and a little gamey imho. But definitely good. Of course, I had to also get a carne asada because they are the BEST!!! And what's better than standing next to a concrete wall in an empty tire store parking lot and eating tacos?!?! One down, 100 to go. read more

Arturo's Taco Truck - Carne asada taco and lengua taco - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

This was the cleanest and most generously made street tacos I have ever had in LA. The meat was not greasy at all and you could tell it was fresh and good meat. First time here. I might upgrade to 5 next time when I get to try more of their items but for now, I am leaning towards 4 because of their condiments. I wish they had more and better variety of salsas and pico de gallo and such. There was this weird salsa/sauce that was with a mixture with onions but tasted weird as if it was old. It kind of ruined my tacos to be honest . There is parking lot next to it with most cars parking and eating there it was very convenient. read more

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Taco truck located on Fair Oaks in Pasadena. I'm not too familiar with the area, but the street didn't seem to busy when I visited on a weeknight to grab some dinner on the way home from work. There's a lot and seemingly plenty of street parking around. Since it wasn't too busy, the vibe here was pretty chill and was able to order from some helpful folks pretty much right away. What brought me here was the LA Times list...so I ordered a lengua taco as well as a tripa taco. Lengua tacos aren't usually my go to especially when I'm going to new spots, but glad I tried it here. read more

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Best tacos in Pasadena hands down! Chicken is so good. The mulitas are amazing. The green salsa is perfect. My husband loves the Al pastor burrito. Prices are good. You won't regret it. read more

As of 4/20, tacos were $2.50 each. It took less than 5 minutes from ordering to receiving the tacos. There's not really a place to eat that I saw, but they do have a self service sauce/lime/onion station! There are street lights, but you'll probably end up eating over your paper plate standing up. To be honest, everything was a little dry and bland. The meat portions were generous, but I'm not sure I'd be back given the quality. This is a taco truck in Pasadena-you're going to have to street park! read more

The food was good, but I was surprised to be charged an additional $1 fee on a $19 order for paying with Zelle. I wasn't expecting a surcharge for a payment method that is typically low-cost for businesses. It would be helpful if this fee were clearly disclosed before payment so customers can make an informed decision. read more

Best tacos in Pasadena!!! . I love coming here with my hubby after bar hopping, tacos al pastor are the best!!! read more

This yellow truck is always there at night and very consistent. I love their tacos, buts they have burritos, quesadillas and multitasking that I've tried and all excellent. But for quick service and cool parking lot to eat at late night this is the go to spot. Cash only. Best tripas tacos in the city. Get em a little crispy. Delicious read more

Solid little taco truck in the area! Had a craving for tacos or a burrito after a late night shift and as I was thinking about where to go I drove past this truck, so I decided to give it a shot. It was around 11pm when I came, there were maybe two other people there waiting as well, but their wait wasn't long. The truck seems clean and they have a self serve salsa station in the front which is awesome, not stingy with their salsas lol. Service was good, and food was out quickly. The burrito was yummy but pretty basic as far as an asada burrito goes; the beans and rice were cooked well and had good flavor, but the meat definitely left you wanting more in terms of taste. For the price, at the late night hours and for the serving size it's a solid option for sure and if it's ever late again and I have a craving maybeee I'll be back hehe Recommend if it's late and there's not many options, or for something cheap and quick! read more

Arturo's Taco Truck - Wrapped Asada Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Tried to charge 17.50 for a Burrito. Terrible experience. Literally go to any taco stand in LA and you can get a burrito twice as good for a fraction of the price. read more

Excellent taco truck! Super friendly staff and so many choices! Loved that there were offal choices like intestine and stomach. Flavors were amazing. Salsas were good. Located in a parking lot so plenty of parking and they have a few chairs out if you want to sit there and eat. read more

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$2.50 or $2.75 for tacos. Arrived at 4:55 pm and they wouldn't take our order until 5 pm on the dot. Tripa was crunchy, asado and al pastor was flavorful but fatty. Service can be better with so many other taco trucks in the area. read more

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Fell off. Prices raised as all places but they cut the size of the food too. The burrito I got was easily half the size of the burritos they used to serve. Might I add the price was doubled. It made no sense to Cut back on both. With Los Californias Tacos down the street with cheaper and higher quality flavors down the street, this places advantage was burritos. Then they cut and cut. Please give better next time. The service is any street scene. Calm, after party Crowd which amps it up. They are fast. I just can't get over the poor portions and high price. Taco trucks charging restaurant prices make no sense. Sorry. You will not get your moneys worth. Why 3 stars? Decent flavors and decent service. Overpriced food. read more

Undoubtedly, it is the best taco stand I have ever experienced--elite level of food and a low-priced menu that is no frills and all quality. I visited twice recently while in SoCal, and their Fair Oaks Avenue parking lot provides ample and spacious parking. Their lines can be longer, but it is worth it. People are thrilled to be there, so it is a fun atmosphere, with various families, dates, business people, and locals just getting their fill of their favorite food truck. I enjoyed their asada tacos both times, and they were terrific. Somehow, their asada beef is the best I have ever had, and their vegetables are fresh and plentiful. I love their hot and green sauces, too. While I LOVE the tacos, I also enjoyed their Alambres for the first time on this visit, which was spectacular! A mix of asada beef, vegetables, and other tasty items was extraordinary and worth both the short wait and the $15 price. An explosion of taste with various spiciness, it was so darn good. Cash only, open 6 PM to 2 PM most nights and until 3 AM Friday and Saturday. read more

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I have memories coming here as a child, after landing back in the area on a return flight. It is convenient that the truck is open late and is also in a well lit, safeish area. read more

sooo satisfying especially after a long night! opens late and a lot of people stop by for a quick lil bite (or big... if ur habibi) i always order buche (delicious as always)/ pastor (more on the drier side) tacos and it's enough to fill me up but my bf got the cali burrito and that thing's huge; packed with crispy fries and meats -- although it was better with the green avocado salsa ! i really appreciate the cleanliness and organization of the cilantro, onions, lemons and bottles of sauces! also a bit pricey imo but shoutout habibi for always feeding me mwah :-) read more

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CA$H only but sooooo worth it ~ especially at 1AM. I love both their al pastor and buche meats, so I typically get 2 of each. If I remember, I also get a horchata. A couple of weeks ago, I got their California Burrito, and it was really good and filling - I forgot to take a photo because I was chowing down. read more

Arturo's Taco Truck - Tacos, 2 top: al pastor; 2 bottom: buche - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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This is top five taco spot in Southern California. Have lived in city of orange, costa mesa, riverside, Pasadena , and Golden Hill and Kensington, San Diego. This place is perfection. People don't get that simple but well prepared and cooked meat is all it's about. You garnish yourself. I recommend pastor and asada. Bomb. Thank you for making your meat dank Arturo staff. read more

Actually came here because the wait at King Taco was over 30 min and they were out of quesadillas and cheese. There's plenty of street parking and the truck is located right by an intersection so easy access. We ordered an assortment of tacos, a sope and quesadilla. The chorizo was really good, not oily at all. The carne asada was pretty comparable to other taco spots and the quesadilla was great. I was prob least impressed with the sope cuz it was a little too soft and chewy for my taste. I also like that they have a topping station for onions, cilantro, salsas, radishes and lime/lemons so you can put as much or as little as you prefer. It is cash only so be prepared for that. The tacos are also on the pricier side IMO at $2.50-$2.75 compared to other taco trucks but it's not bad. read more

Yummy food and fast service. When it came to the ambience, the people were making it a good time. A few groups of people eating with their group mates. read more

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We were arriving from a late night concert and not too many restaurants are open at this late hour. I hadn't been to this taco truck in years and it was ok then and it's still ok now. My carnitas burrito's meat was a bit hard and dry and overall it was just ok, more like meh. The hot salsas were a let down and didn't have a good flavor or a good heat level to them. read more

Arturo's Taco Truck - Midnight Munchies NOV2023 - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

This local taco truck is semi permanently parked on Fair Oaks and is open late. There's pretty much always a few people out front and sometimes a crowd. The menu selection is enough but the tacos seem to be quite the hit and popular. I had al pastor and asada tacos and they were delicious. read more

Arturo's Taco Truck - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Came here close to midnight and it was pretty busy and in a big empty lot. They called the numbers only in Spanish the first time they call out the orders so I had no idea mine was ready until I asked what numbers were called and they repeated in English hahaha, guess I need to learn my numbers oops I got chorizo tacos and it was SO good. Not too oily and wasn't dry -- their toppings bar was also organized and clean. Tacos were 2.50 each and soda cans were $2. Decent price! read more

Overall: between meh and ok. The prices have gone up and the amounts of meat on the tacos shrunk. The asada burrito was pretty good. The pastor taco was too dry read more

Arturo's Taco Truck - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Burritos are almost $3 more expensive than it was a yr ago and the portions are significantly smaller. Quality has gone down too, especially how the Salsa is really water down now. Honestly, overall just not worth it anymore, spend the extra 10 mins and drive deeper into LA for better food. read more

Loved the asada tacos! $2.50 each. Lots of people in line but they're super efficient with a numbering system and loudspeaker. Lots of sauces at the folding table. read more

Whoa, what happened to this place? I frequent here often for late night taco cravings and won't be coming back anytime soon. The owner or whoever was taking orders that night was so rude and inconsiderate. The truck stripped off their entire menu and pricing sheet so new customers found it perplexing as to what they offered. When I placed my usual asada/pastor orders and asked what other meats they had, he completely disregarded the question and gave me this awful look like I was incompetent. I was trying to help out new friends of mine that never been here and that type of attitude will not be tolerated. I wish I took a picture of his face to blast him publicly on here but you're welcome that I didn't do so. The meat was flavorless and they definitely skimp on toppings. This place changed for the worse. As for COVID precautions here, there were NONE. No social distancing markers on the ground, sauces are left out publicly with people touching it and no hand sanitizing station. After such a horrible experience, we literally went across the street to Los CalifornIa Tacos for comparison and boy, what a huge difference. Good luck because Los California Tacos is your neighbor with much better customer service and compliance to COVID protocols. Makes sense why there was a line at 1986 and empty AF at Arturo's. So folks, go next door. Hard pass on this place. Never stepping foot here again. read more

Arturo's Taco Truck - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Thank you for being open on Christmas Day after 10pm! Tacos hit the spot. Appreciate it

The best Lengua ever and the burrito are yummy put the salsa in the plastic baggies. The little container really don't work. The lids are kind of weird. read more

Arturo's Taco Truck - Asada burrito - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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New to the area so I'm always looking for some good tacos. Found this on my way to Cerveceria Del Pueblo. They're cash only so I only had enough for one taco (2.50) and let's just say I busted a mission to find an atm cuz I needed to have a few more lol. I usually frequent spots in LA for my tacos (avenue 26, Angeles tacos, Leo's tacos, flame grill, etc etc) and lately been feeling like the Al pastor trompos been lacking in flavor. Arturo's tacos def has some amazing flavors, the Al pastor and asada we're on point I highly recommend ! Something I appreciate is how often they refilled and cleaned the salsa bar ! Love that attention to detail read more

We love this spot and have frequented here many times! It's not the fanciest taco truck, but it's consistent, the staff are always friendly, and the price is right -- 5 stars! To note: it's cash only. Any type of meat you get is tender & juicy and unlimited sauce, onions, cilantro, and more?! So convenient. It's self serve, so if you're not about that, then take caution. Tacos are around the 2-3 bite size, just how I like it (so I can try a bunch of different meats). If you ask for grilled onions/peppers, they deliver too! There's always people grubbing around by their cars here (guilty as charged). Cheap eats, late night, Arturo is the spot in Pasadena. read more

How is this placd rated 3.8? Beats me. Best tacos in Pasadena. The pastor is a must have regardless of what medium you prefer

MIDNIGHT EATS! I always felt safe here at 2am/3am making a food run for my night shift peps and myself. Occasionally, you see Pasadena Fire and Police eat here. (So try not to be conspicuously intoxicated while late night eating here). This truck stays open till 4am on Fri/Sat, on other days 2am or 3am; Parking is plentyful in the same lot as the taco truck; the food comes out really FAST, even with long lines, and this truck beats DEL TACO tacos any day or (late) night. Only if your in the area, do I recommend this spot. Unfortunately their food (tacos) not as good as I remember. If your a true taco aficionado you won't like it here (aahem..Jay K.). If you just looking for something to eat past midnight - it's fine. The meats are dryer and not as flavorful. Standards like asada and carnitas NOT good. Dry? However the lengua and al pastor (on a trompo) is not bad. Better. Also, I just wish they would at least cook the tortillas a tad LONGER on the grill! COLD/DRY corn tortillas suck! The DIY condiment/salsa station is pretty cool when CLEAN. I hear the taco truck up the street in the Nishikawa Auto Service lot has way way better tacos. Unfortunately their parking situation not as convenient and hours are shorter. If that is not an issue for you, go there instead. read more

Arturo's Taco Truck - Carnitas and Al Pastor. Carnitas not good. Al Pastor much better minus cold tortillas! Cold tortillas. :( - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Arturo's deserves more love! my entire family eats here at least three times a month. It's always consistent, delicious, and affordable. Their salsas are amazing! I bring friends who are visiting from out of town to eat here, and they're always satisfied and ask to come back. I know that all restaurants (including taco trucks) have off nights and make mistakes, but I don't understand all the negative reviews- Arturo's is solid. I've been coming here for over a decade and I've never had a problem. plus, their employees are courteous and there's tons of parking. read more