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    Big Sur Taco

    3.7 (51 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    6 tacos: 2 shrimps, 2 carne asada, 2 al pastors
    Lynn H.

    $4 per taco is on the pricier end. We got to try their shrimps, carne asada, and their Al pastors. Their corn tortilla was deliciously made, crispy on the edges with lots of cilantro, onions, and cabbages added. The shrimp and the carne asada were decent. My favorite was the Al pastor tacos. They were juicy and had pineapples in them too. When I come back, would definitely get another plate of all Al pastor tacos. 5/5 for the Al pastor tacos. Their orange/red sauce was definitely spicier than their green sauce. I preferred the green sauce, which complimented their tacos well. Overall, a great experience trying the food from the taco truck with many picnic tables out front to sit and enjoy at.

    Kalie B.

    Service was fine, nice people. I only ordered tacos, so this is purely a review for the Al Pastor tacos. Everything taste old; the tortilla fell apart and was hard like cardboard. The Al Pastor had zero flavor. I was disappointed because the presentation was looking like the tacos were going to smack, and they absolutely did not. The cutlery was nice.

    Kristina K.

    We chose the tacos specifically so that we could have handmade corn tortillas . They did not disappoint! My chicken tacos were very tasty . However, the pastor pork left something to be desired . It wasn't very flavorful , almost as if they hadn't roasted it on a spit but rather added some kind of pastor sauce later , which made the pork plain tasting . I would definitely order again from them but would skip the pastor. We ordered from one of their trucks , and I'd like to suggest that they put out a sandwich board with a bigger menu so that people don't need to crowd and squint at the small letter sized menu by the ordering window.

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    Tiffany C.

    It was okay. They don't take Google pay. We got the al pastor big sur burrito and it tastes like a veggie stew inside a tortilla. I think it needed sour cream.

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    Henry L.

    Legit Taco truck off of Del Monte Ave. recommend it to anyone in the area for a few reasons. First of all the Burrito has amazing and generous ingredients, and finely wrapped too. I especially enjoyed the shrimp tacos which had generous portions and flavored with just the right amount of onions, cilantro, and tomato. I also recommend the steak tortillas, which are just loaded up with beef and cheese, and include some good side items. Prices are reasonable and the service is quick. Don't miss this one.

    Big Sur Tacos at Lucia in Big Sur.
    Laura R.

    Delicious food, tortillas hechas a mano! It was an unexpected delight during a long bike ride in Big Sur.

    Next to Lake El Estero off of Del Monte Ave
    Miss E.

    You can't go wrong with the handmade tortillas. One of my new favorites. Their located on Del Monte near Dennis the Menace Park most days. Late evenings they make their way to Seaside next to Bank of America on Fremont street. Make your way at least once and you'll be hooked.

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    Best tacos in the known universe. Carnitas to die for! And everyone who works here is super friendly.

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    7 months ago

    The best worker there is named tino, he was very nice to me. Also gave me a birthday present. Good food, Alright ambiance.

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    Sooo delicious! We had tacos and burritos and loved everything. Those handmade tortillas were amazing too.

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    I had the Big Sur burrito. It was good and service was okay. I'd go there again but not in my top 5 taco trucks

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    7 years ago

    Super good tacos, the tortillas were fresh and the meat tasty.. they were parked outside of Ryan ranch and made my lunch time better!

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    I give Big Sur Taco a five star review. They are truly superb! Great tasting taco's and very clean. In addition friendly staff!

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    Cultura - Carnitas taco, carne asada taco, & chicken tinga taco with a side of black beans & cilantro lime rice.

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    4.2(1.1k reviews)
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    I visited Cultura with my greyhound, so we sat outside in the courtyard near the firepit tables…read moreshared with Vin, next door. It was a cool, breezy night, typical when the summer marine layer moves in over Carmel, but the propane heaters kept us toasty. If you prefer dining indoors, the interior bar and dining spaces had an intimate, funky, but very cool vibe. The host and servers were all extremely friendly and helpful. Despite being outside in the courtyard, they were also incredibly attentive, checking frequently to see if we needed anything. Their recommendations were spot on, too. I was wowed by the cocktail menu. I'll have to return to try more of their bar offerings. This trip, I took advantage of Happy Hour to order the blood orange margarita, and I was not disappointed. I ordered the ceviche appetizer. My greyhound thought it smelled as wonderful as I did. He rested his head between my feet in hopes of catching any ceviche dropping from my hands. This was so tasty, he was out of luck on the table droppings. I also had the chicken enchiladas for my entree. It was one of the best enchiladas I've had in a couple of years. My server, Mario, brought me out a small cup of their take on Mexican hot chocolate, made with oat milk, as an aperitif. It was so delicious, I almost wished I'd ordered a full cup as dessert.

    Eh...we really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately, we're not fans and probably won't be…read morereturning. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, exactly what we were looking for. The service was pleasant, although at times it felt a little condescending. They have their own very specific tequila collection, so don't expect to see many familiar brands. That's not necessarily a bad thing. We're always willing to try something new. The margaritas, however, were very tart. Just too much lime juice. We ordered tacos and asked for flour tortillas, only to be surprised when they arrived on corn tortillas. When we asked about it, we were told they simply don't serve flour tortillas. Fair enough, but that would have been helpful to know when we ordered. The good news: the chicken tinga, barbacoa, and carnitas were all excellent. Unfortunately, we just couldn't get past the corn tortillas which fell apart when you tried to eat the tacos. Ended up using a fork. For dessert, we ordered one of our favorites, churros. They arrived warm, but were very dry and tough. A churro should make you happy. These made us wish we'd stopped for dessert somewhere else. There were definitely some bright spots, especially the meats and the cozy atmosphere, but restaurants generally get one first chance to make us want to come back. Unfortunately, this one didn't.

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    4.2(5 reviews)
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    I'm not even sure this company is still in business. I've tried multiple times to contact them for…read morean event and have never heard back. We'll try once more tomorrow, and then we'll have to pivot.

    This is long overdue. One thing about me, I love food and for MY festivities I had to get great…read morefood since I'll be having special people at my function. Italian cowboys bbq catering did not disappoint. We had them cater for our wedding rehearsal dinner. And boy did all my guests rave about their food and after weeks of the event they still talk about it. I even had 5 Kansas City BBQ judges at the event and they absolutely loved it. One of the judges could not make it to the rehearsal because of work so his fiancé brought him some to try.. and they said it was still spot after a couple of hours. We ordered the Tri tip, chicken ,Mac cheese, garlic bread and green salad. Now let's talk about the the salad. I am not a rabbit but their greenery and dressing was local and tossed with the freshest ingredients. The Mac and cheese was a staple with all the 20 kids running around that they wanted more the next day. It was cheesy, stringy and the noodles were not al dente, it was definitely kid and adult approved. The chicken breasts were smoked and it was so juicy. I worry sometimes that smoking it too long can dry it a bit, but not this time. Now the Tri tip! It had a beautiful smoke ring, any bbq lover would appreciate seeing that ring since we eat with our eyes first. He catered to the majority not having too much rare or well done Tri tips which was a plus since there was no left overs fir me to take home . I'm selfish when it comes to food I love. The Tri tip was juicy, and tender definitely tasted the Smokey flavor. He had two sauces. One of the sauces it took him a few years to perfect which was sweet and with a hint of spiciness. The sauce complimented the Tri tip very well, did not take away the taste of the meat which we never want. But the meat itself was killer, you actually did not the sauce but some prefer dipping their meats into them so if you were pick their specialty sauce. Everything that was suppose to be served hot was hot. Been to weddings, catered events where the meat is cold. Their prices are affordable, they work with your budget and what you want. Besides the delicious food, their customer service, John Cardinalli and company were spot on. Writing this review makes me crave for their meat. So if you are planning to have a bbq Catering don't hesitate, try them, you won't be disappointed.

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    5.0(3 reviews)
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    Okay so my husband and I were taking a trip to Monterey Bay for the weekend (June 18-20) and looked…read moreup local food trucks and dinner pop-ups. We love finding places off the beaten path. I stumbled across a pop-up Casas de Humo BBQ (on Instagram @casasdehumobarbecue) which was going to be featured at a local bar in Monterey called Pearl Hour the night before we were heading down. so we changed our plans and headed to Monterey a day early (Thur 6/17), and man was it worth it. THE FOOD WAS AMAZING. Best of the best hands down. the tacos were fresh, the meat melted in your mouth and the salsa was amazing! The brioche bun on the sandwich was fresh; not soggy like other BBQ places serve. On Instagram I saw they make a bbq pork or beef sandwich with a jelly filled donut as the bun called the "Jelly D" which looks ambrosial (check it out yourself on their Instagram. it wasn't on the menu that night so we spotted one of the owners (family run business) and chit-chatted him up and he said they would be featuring the Jelly D Sat 6/19 starting at 12pm at the Joyce Wine Company at 1 E Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel, Ca. so today, we are heading there to dive into the JELLY D and whatever else they have on their menu, because trust me, we are tasting it all! Will update later. Update: the Jelly D was simply Ambrosial (word of the day). We ordered both the brisket jelly D and the pork Jelly D. both were light, flavorful and delicious. Once you pick it up it's hard to put down. The pairing of the Jelly D with Joyce wine company's Gamay Noir wine was perfect match. Casas de Humo Barbecue turned out to be the best adventure of our Monterey weekend getaway that took us to amazing places we may not have ventured without them. Their food was simply amazing and paired well with both places. Cant wait to see where Casas de Humo Barbecue takes us next. We shall see you soon.

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    4.5(448 reviews)
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    I came across El Bistro by the Sea from a friend's Instagram post, and the presentation immediately…read morecaught my eye. Of course, that meant we had to try it for ourselves! As soon as you walk in, you feel welcomed. We chose to sit outside, and the staff was incredibly kind and attentive throughout our visit. I started with a vanilla latte, and it was perfect--the right amount of foam, not overly sweet, and just delicious. Now for the food! The tres leches French toast was unlike any French toast we've had before. We also tried the mollete, huevos rancheros, and chilaquiles verdes with chorizo. Everything was packed with flavor, and there wasn't a single dish we didn't enjoy. El Bistro by the Sea was such a great find, and we will definitely be back. I already have my eye on a few other things on the menu for next time!

    Holy moly I love when a place surprises me (in a great way), and it's been a while since I've been…read moreas smitten with a breakfast place as I was with El Bistro By The Sea last weekend. My partner and I split the chilaquiles (at the recommendation of our server) with carnitas. We were both completely flabbergasted at how impressive this dish was! I'm still not over it! The carnitas had crispy little burnt ends but a delicious amount of tender fat. Eggs cooked perfectly. Refried beans as the base was *chef's kiss*. The GREEN SAUCE really sealed the deal... acidic with lime (maybe lemon too) but never too sour or too hot or overpowering. I could go on and on. The chips were a little soggy but it didn't matter because they held up all right for the whole meal. Ambiance is fine; nothing to write home about, but honestly the ambiance is a moot point because the food is just so mind-blowing.

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