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    El Sancho Taco Shack At Crux

    4.3 (65 reviews)
    InexpensiveFood Stands, Mexican
    Closed 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    EL SANCHO TACO SHACK AT CRUX ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Alayna K.

    Carnitas taco was solid! Only con was that there was a bunch of oil pooling at the bottom and the meat was a bit too salty.

    A plate of goodness. Everything is good here but the carnitas and oaxacan cheese and chile are real standouts.
    Tom C.

    Not to be confused with its mother restaurant, El Sancho, this taco kiosk is planted in the outdoor yard space at Crux Fermentation Project. They are definitely pumping out some of the most delicious tacos you will find in all of Bend, if not all of Oregon. We come to Bend a couple of times a year, and the satisfying pairing of Sancho's and Crux is worth a visit every single time- even when there's snow on the ground. In the summertime, this pace is cranking, and if you can manage getting in a line that's less than 20 minutes consider yourself lucky. Tip the team working there in kind, as I generally see them working their butts off. I've tried every one of their tacos, and though it's like picking your favorite child, I'd have to go with the Oaxacan cheese and green chile or the pork carnitas. Both are moist, super flavorful and have some real wow factor. That mushroom one is pretty stellar too. With 3 coming in at less than 10 bucks, you can try a few. Go enjoy! I'm jealous.

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    Pablo M.

    Location: It is located near the intersection of NW Brooks St and NW Oregon Ave. If I recall correctly, there is a two hour parking area walking distance. Make sure to check the signs. The People: Friendly. The Food: - Pork Carnitas Taco (fried and shredded pork): Delicious. - Beef Barbacoa Taco (shredded brisket): My favorite. - Chorizo Taco (ground pork sausage): Solid option, my second favorite. The Venue: A great spot to get tacos while you visit the food market on the weekends or visit Downtown Bend in the weekday. Upshot: Get the "3 for $8" deal. It is worth it! You can grab the tacos and sit by the outdoor tables. Sometimes they play live music around the area. Or you can eat them by the river. Win-Win.

    El Sancho's blue bathroom makes for super cool selfies
    Melissa P.

    Stopped by while driving through bend, and we weren't disappointed. Everything was tasty, but the street corn was a little strange. It had butter and onion in it, which gave it a strangely Polish flavor? Fried ice cream was delicious.

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    1 year ago

    The Oaxaca and green chile tacos are amazing! Also enjoyed the barbacoa bowl and good margaritas

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    2 years ago

    Best taco ever it has a lot of nice people short staff but the ones that are there are great

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    5 years ago

    Loved the chorizo and barbacoa...mushroom and chicken not as much. But the location and the price were amazing! $3 aTaco! Yummm.

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    Great atmosphere on the lawn at Crux. pork carnitas tacos are excellent. Chester Great venue and good food here.

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