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    El Gordo Taco

    4.6 (29 reviews)
    ModerateFood Trucks, Mexican
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Leon U.

    Solid burrito from this food truck off the freeway. Lots of flavorful protein and balanced with the other ingredients. Plenty of sitting space and shade

    Combo shrimp plate and fresh tortillas.
    Susan R.

    Just stopped here for lunch. Got the shrimp combo plate, and my mom got the chicken burrito. The food was really good and fresh and the salsa was nice and spicy. Loved the homemade tortillas. The lady that helped us was very friendly. I'd stop here again if I'm traveling by.

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    Carolyn F.

    The Burrito pastor was filled with meat, beans, rice. I asked for "all" ( cilantro & onions ) with green salsa. It was large and the pastor was deliciously flavored and tender. I ordered a large horchata. As other reviewers mentioned, this is a good stop along the SoCal NorCal Interstate 5 freeway if a traveler is looking for tasty, made to order Mexican burritos. There is a great variety of meat selections on the menu. Since there are no prices listed, you will have to ask at the order window for that information if concerned about cost. I felt my order of a burrito & large horchata was an average cost for a food truck meal but this more tasty and larger than trucks I have ordered from in the San Gabriel Valley CA area and definitely better than the Mexican restaurants or food trucks at the Oakland, CA. Latin eateries.

    Cabeza combo plate
    Tracy H.

    This is located next to Subway behind another food truck. Theres a seating area under a tent next to the trailer where you order. 4.5 stars because I wish they would've added a little bit more salt/seasoning to the meat which I got was Cabeza. Overall great food and wonderful service.

    Quesabirria, Al pastor tacos
    Heather D.

    Yum! Stopped of the highway for gas, and this truck is nestled in back by the subway. Quick service, good prices. I see they planted a lot of flowers and are making it look nice. Got the Al pastor tacos, and quesobirria. Great flavor! And HOMEMADE tortillas

    Jennifer B.

    Santa Nella is my usual stop during my SoCal-NorCal-SoCal drives. The Arco or the Loves gas station are my go-to's for refueling since they have the best price point. (Most if not all of the gas stations across the freeway tend to be way more, sometimes $1+/gallon!) It was way past the lunch hour by the time we got here. I told Hubbers there's a Mexican food truck nearby and that he might want to check it out. He did, but wasn't convinced. He peeked behind it and found this place instead. So after I did my gas run at Arco, I drove and parked behind the Subway. Hubbers knew what he wanted. I went for their shrimp burrito (no beans, no cilantro) and a small horchata. They have a nice covered seating area. A portable heater was even available for cold(er) days. It wasn't long before our food was ready at the pick-up window. SHRIMP BURRITO: As with most food trucks, these things tend to come though bigger than normal sizes. This was no exception: talk about quantity! No beans and no cilantro as requested, but there were no tomatoes either. I'm good with that, though. The less fillers, the better. The rice was cooked and seasoned nicely. There was a reasonable amount of onions which also added to flavor and texture. They were generous with the shrimp - cooked tender and seasoned well. The tortilla was soft and warm. I really liked it! HORCHATA: Delicious, I'll give it that, but $4 for a small cup mostly filled with ice? Hardly worth it. Making a mental note to get a drink at the ampm should I decide to come through again. FOOD: 5. Both for the shrimp burrito and the horchata. SERVICE: 3. Average at best. They skimped out on the salsa (they only gave us a teenee container of it - for a burrito and three tacos) but no issues giving us more when asked. And just a side note, I guess Hubbers and I were used to getting a side of chips and salsa with our orders from all other Mexican places we've been to. We were surprised we didn't get any here. Eh, not their thing, I guess....? VALUE: 3. The burrito was worth it, the horchata wasn't. PARKING: There's a private lot shared with others. Street parking also available. It will not be an issue around these digs. OVERALL: 3.5. Hubbers got 3 al pastor tacos and they were ON POINT! I might get this in burrito form next time I come through! A little better than average first run. It was great, can be better, but pretty good! Keeping them in the radar should I find myself around here again.

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    Ulises R.

    Four tacos Ingredients and salsa top notch BEHIND THE SUBWAY TACO TRUCK Had them tacos More like I woofed them down Proof

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    Quesobirria tacos are amazing and a must stop for those traveling on the I-5! I stop here every time I drive from SoCal to Norcal because the tacos are just that good. It is right next to a gas station so a perfect place to fill up gas and get a great lunch during a break from driving. The service is usually fast and a good price. The truck is located between the subway and gas station and there is a nice parking and seating are here too. As a birria taco expert I give the an 8 out of 10 on the birria taco scale and a 9.3/10 on the all food scale. Especially impressed they have radishes, consume, and lime for the taco and even sometimes more veggies on the side. Definitely worth a stop!

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    Hilary R.

    The quessabirrias here are fiiire!! I live in the Bay Area & everytime im in town I have to pass by at this spot! Tortillas are hand made & everything taste delicious! I'm a very picky person when it comes to buying horchata because I make really good home made horchata myself! Usually restaurants use the artificial one to make it but this one is not! It tasted homemade! This place is a must!

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    Delicious burrito selection. All prepared fresh. Excellent vegetarian burrito. Outdoor seating area is rustic at best but clean.

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    Fantastic and satisfying. El Gordo hits the spot. The place is pleasant and delicious. Quesabirria is a must,

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    Excellent food. The al pastor burrito was excellent. So was the quesadilla my kids ate. The quesabirria tacos were okay.

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    3 years ago

    Delicious food, the Birria tacos were amazing! My husband had some shrimp tacos as well he really enjoyed them.

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    3 years ago

    Ridiculously expensive for being in the middle of nowhere, and not in an expensive city. However, pretty good.

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    3 years ago

    Great Asada tacos. Great prices too thanks for a great lunch we'll stop every time thanks

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    3 years ago

    Best food on the 5. Will be our forever stop. Amazing tacos. Looking forward to our next visit.

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