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    El Tacon 118

    4.7 (63 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Laila R.

    Honestly very disappointed I was excited to see a taco truck in Simi and the line of people waiting must have meant it was good, but I didn't love it or even like it. The asada was not "asada" (grilled) it tasted almost like boiled sweaty meaty and it wasn't the traditional cut of meat used for asada (ranchera aka flank) It was desmillo, not only that but the birria tacos just came on a tortilla that hadn't been griddled, didnt have cheese, wasn't served with a dipping sauce it was just very bland very boring. I'll keep driving to the Valley for my tacos.

    Birria, consommé, chicken, al pastor and carne asada tacos
    Michael L.

    For a Simi Valley food truck, very good! After hearing the hype and living so close, decided to check out El Tacon snuggled between Ralph's and 76. I tried the birriongo, chicken, al pastor and carne asada tacos with a Guava drink. I was looking forward most to the birria tacos but were nothing special admittedly. Decent flavor but I have had better birria tacos in the valley and LA. The tacos were good with chicken and carne asada being my favorite. The al pastor seemed off and needed more flavors. Will return with it being so close.

    Outdoor dining available behind the trailer- one picnic table ...Enjoy!
    Renee Z.

    It's always taco night at El Tacon 118- Thought we'd celebrate National Taco Day (on a Tuesday nite, of course ) and dig into our fave asada, pollo and house specialty Birria street tacos - Generous portions of meat with perfect onion, cilantro and verde sauce - Top notch as always- Oh- and cash only as always- Bring your piggy bank change

    Burriongo Taco- Highly Recommend!!
    Jenny N.

    Best birria tacos in Simi! This is my go to spot when I'm craving something hot, beefy, cheesy, tasty and spicy. They come with consommé to dip into. Your eyes will be rolled back after you take that first slurpy bite! They're conveniently located on the corner of Sycamore and LA Ave by the gas station. Their salsas are pretty darn good too, so be sure to ask for extra red and green salsa on the side!

    Carne Asada Tacos, Chicken Tacos, Al Pastor Tacos
    Rebecah J.

    For a food truck in Simi, this place is surprisingly good! Anywhere I can get food for 4 for under $40 is already a win. This place is cash only, though, so keep that in mind. Their menu is pretty minimal, and we sampled pretty much everything they have to offer. A vegetarian burrito, birriongo tacos, a torta, and a few different street tacos. Everyone in my family was happy with their meal! I had tacos and tried chicken, carne asada, and al pastor. The al pastor was delicious and so was the chicken! While the asada wasn't bad, I probably wouldn't order it again as it was a little underwhelming. But overall, everything was still really yummy.

    Shaved Ice
    Antonio G.

    I was skeptical at first, order one each of the classics taco food truck to try. I got some tacos, a burrito and least but not last a torta(mexican sandwich). They all ware pretty good, they took their time to prepare but it was worth the wait, I only could mean fresh made. The asada(steak) tacos and torta were yummy, but what really stole the show was the birria burrito, rich in flavor. Overall pretty good food for a quick bite. Their raspados do not look like the typical mexican raspados that you get in other places, their raspados look more like a shave ice, maybe after trying raspados from other places my expectations are a little to high for a raspado. I will definitely will go back.

    Pastor, asada, birriango (pastor 2nd fav)
    Serenity H.

    Found this place by chance, and will be returning many more times by desire. I don't even know where to start. The food was great! My boyfriend and I tried every kind of taco (including the birriango - hope I spelled it right) and my favorite was the asada! My least favorite was the tripa (intestine) but even though I'm not an organ kinda gal I think it would've been bomb to someone who could appreciate it! Don't even get me started on the raspada tho. I saw Yelp reviews about it, had 0 idea what it was except for it getting great praise, and I was not let down! It's a shaved ice / slush drink, and I asked Joana what flavor to get and she recommended mixing guava and vanilla. Dude the guava in it was SO tasty and definitely a new favorite treat of mine. This place is perfect for a quick bite, a post- gym protein load, or anytime you want some fast savory deliciousness. Ps- Joana is literally the sweetest, most patient and kind service provider ever. Big love to her!

    Birriongo tacos bottom left, and asada, pastor, and chicken soft tacos
    Alex F.

    This food truck is a great addition to central Simi and has amazing food! I had the birria, pastor, asada, and chicken tacos, all of which were great! I'll definitely be returning to try the torta and an al pastor quesadilla. The salsa is also great, and actually has quite a bit of heat. I would highly recommend to anyone that likes authentic Mexican food!

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    Katherine H.

    Oh my goodness. Best tacos in Simi Valley in my opinion. You can't get birria everywhere so it's nice they have it. The chicken and asada tacos are so good. But I got a asada fantasma taco and WOW. The tortilla is replaced with melted cheese. It was the best accident ever. Service is friendly but they're just a little truck so there can be a long wait. Cash only.

    2 birria, 2 asada, 1 biriongo taco with birria consume.  very flavorful
    Valley F.

    Very happy to have given this place a try and wonder why we have not stumbled upon it sooner. The meats are very flavorful. we had birria, asada and a biriongo taco with consume. we will have to make this a regular stop for a quick flavorful bite

    Chicken Torta. Yea, it is as good as it looks, as in very.

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    5 months ago

    Really delicious food and really nice people. Tripas and Al pastor burritos / tacos are delicious

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    Muy vuenoa tacos de birria tambien muy buen ser...........vicio en simi valley...........

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    Best taco truck in town. The birriango taco is just sooo good. Wish they had a restaurant so I could go more often.

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    Best tacos in town. They are friendly and have fast service every time. Recommend ordering ahead and picking up.

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    Best tacos in Simi Valley. Al pastor is top notch and the Birria is always super flavorful. Can't beat the prices either.

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    4 years ago

    Quesabirria tacos were great. Tried other items such as al pastor but the quesabirria was the winner by far. Will come back.

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    Tacos are great ! Overall everything is great ,Always my go to ! I would recommend trying it out if I was you.

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    Great place for tacos! Pastor, birria & tripa tacos are on point! We usually call ahead for a quick pick up.

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    Ask the Community - El Tacon 118

    Did this truck reopen? I thought the owner went to Urban Taco?

    Yes Dear reopen back in the taco truck Call the number to let Call the number and they let you know where they are parking

    Where exactly are you located?

    I have two locations 2245 Justin ave Simi Valley 1687 Heywood ave… Read more

    Is it cash only?

    yes, cash only

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