Pretty solid Mexican food. It's a little pricey, but they do pack a lot of meat into everything, so in some ways it feels worth it. My husband and I got al pastor mulitas and asada tacos. I also got a lengua taco and he got a suadero taco. They asked if we wanted hand-made tortillas for each item -- we said yes -- and it looks like they charged an extra 50 cents each. For 5 tacos and 2 mulitas, it came out to about $40, which felt expensive, but we figured it was fine since we were trying it for the first time and were really craving Mexican food on our way home. They gave us green and red salsa, marinated spicy onions, radishes, and lemons. When we opened everything at home, the portions looked really good, so we didn't feel as bad about the price. I actually had enough leftovers for two more meals, so in the end it worked out. My husband loved the mulita and said it was super good. The lengua taco was packed with meat and totally worth it (it was around $3.50 including the hand-made tortilla). Honestly though, I don't think the hand-made tortilla was worth the extra charge -- it didn't reheat well the next day and got kind of dry. The green salsa didn't have much flavor, but the red was pretty good. I ended up adding some of my bottled salsas from home to amp it up a little. For the area that it's located, it's really good and I would get food from this place again. I would probably order ahead for pick-up though since you'd just be waiting on the sidewalk for a while if you order there. read more

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Always delicious! They have fresh tortillas and their carne asada is always fresh and cooked to order. Their tacos are fire and we stop by here at least once a week and are never disappointed. Try to bring cash, their card machine is usually broken and has an additional fee for the tap to pay option. read more

Place is always booming with people! Food is delicious with tons of flavor! I say go with a Carnita tacos with hand tossed tortilla it's a must staff is friendly and fast read more

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Looking for some street tacos after a show at the Observatory? Stop by at El Taquero before midnight for some tasty tacos or burritos. Handmade tortillas, meat cut of your choice, and green sauce. Good way to end the night after a loud concert if you ask me. read more

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The Yelp profile says they don't open til 4 but they were open for lunch when I went. AMAZING, delicious and fresh. Also extremely reasonably priced. I will be back when I'm in this area. read more

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This has become one of my favorite taco trucks in Santa Ana. It's a bit out of the way from me but it's always worth the drive. I highly recommend the handmade tortillas to go with any taco you'd like. Personally, I love the way they prepare their asada, pastor, carnitas, and tripa. I'll emphasize the tripa because it's hard to find well made tripa tacos. Their salsas are always on point, and their pickled onions are an great topping to the tacos. read more

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Not sure why there are some recent negative reviews. Some of the best tacos I have had. It's up there in my favorite spots for tacos in the OC area. They were helpful and friendly to my wife and I. The carne asada and Al pastor hit the spot- plus the salsas were amazing! Get the green and red salsa! Definitely coming back for the burritos and mulitas to give it a try! I give it 4 stars because a little pricey (more than it should be) but for a taco truck the flavor is pretty darn good and worth to add to your taco list if you are in the OC area. read more

Excellent set up and great food. Quick service. You gotta love the outside atmosphere. read more

El Taquero Grill - Sun setting the tacos is good. Off of south Harbor road. - Food Trucks Near Me

If you're looking for street tacos, definitely el taquero grill is the best. The best tacos ever.

Solia ser cliente de este lugar, deje de ir por mucho tiempo y decidi regresar a comer, mi orden fue tacos de carne asada, la carne sin sabor y con muchos pellejos, tacos campechanos super salados, de cesina con un sabor horrible, que pena que hayan cambiado la calidad de las carnes,esta fue la ultima vez que visite este lugar. read more

Serendipity, I probably drove by this place hundreds of times, but a few weeks ago the taco gods had plans for me. I was Stuck in late afternoon traffic on harbor and a line of people leading to a red food truck caught my eye. I wish I had pulled over and checked them out. From that point on, everytime I drove by the red food truck I'd glance at the red truck to gauge how busy it was. A line is a possible indicator of something worthy(some times not): People are exchange time for good food. Another good tell is the food is hot and fresh not just sitting waiting for the next customer. But Everytime I drove by the red taco cart someone was ordering. Tonight in the freezing rain(california 55 degrees and slight drizzle ) I finally decided to make the pilgrimage to the red taco truck. Thinking I'm the only dude who would chase taco trucks in this weather, there was a possibility this trip may be a flop due to a rainout. To my surprise, the red truck was in full swing churning out tacos and other dishes for the devout fans of El Taquero Grill, food cravings were being fullfilled. There was something magical about walking upto to a big red truck as the rain fell on it, with the bright spot lights twinkling, and the smell of grilled meats filling the air. It was the classical Bay Watch moment for me but instead of a red bikini it was a red food truck in slow motion. The menu was to the point and simple. I ordered my "go to" essentials. I was tempted to try a burrito and torta but tonight I was craving tacos. I ordered the Al pastor(I didn't see any trompo so I was hesitant about that order) Carnitas, Asada, cheese steak, and horchatas. Payment was interesting, they accepted cash or card, but if you had cash you have to round up or down to the nearest dollar because they had no coinage. Hmmm next time I will do the math ahead of time and try to get near .50 on the dollar and see if they round up or down. Unfortunately I didn't have cash so I paid with my credit card, There is a 4% fee, and they do accept Amex. I tapped the machine and quickly got out of the next hangry persons way. People can be nice but when it comes to food ugliness can come out. After paying i wanted to do a little snooping around so I walked the perimeter and noticed it was a smaller food truck, with only 2 people managing the orders and cooking, impressive. I tried to converse with the gentleman who took my order but he had no desire to entertain my small talk as his phone was blowing up, mobile orders were a big thing here, especially on a cold rainy day. I grabbed some condiments of lime, radish, and onions and ran back to my car to warm up inside. Soon enough I was called to pick up the to-go order. I ordered 6 tacos for myself which I would easily crush but today I felt less manly calling it quits at 3 tacos, if only I had a second stomach. These tacos were packed with meat also one had the choice of having handmade tortillas or the packaged one. I opted for the handmade tortilla which was amazing. Soft, chewy, and that nice corn flavor. It was slightly thicker so they didnt double up on the tortilla. 3 bites is my rule before adding condiments or anything to dish im trying for the first time. Why, because I want to taste the food without distractions or biases. With tacos it's tricky cuz 3 bites can make one taco disappear, But not these tacos. The cook is not shy to load up on the meat. The carnitas was delish, meaty not fatty, with alittle crisp on the outside while maintaining the juicy tenderness of the pork. The carne Asada looked amazing and had a nice char and also maintained its tenderness. Next was the cheese steak taco I'm usually a total snob and avoid cheese on tacos let alone melted cheese but tonight I stepped out side my comfort zone and lived a little and tried the cheese steak. Still piping hot I took a tiny bite and it it was the longest cheese pull ever! If you're a cheese fan this is your joint! Finally the al pastor, I questioned my decision on ordering it until the meat hit my taste buds. although not cooked on a trompo it was packed with flavor! Consistent with the other tacos it had a slight crispiness yet still tender and juicy. Threw on the lime and choice of red or green salsa half way through and it made each bite heavenly. To wash it all down I had a horchata with nice flavor, lower on the cinnamon and higher on the creaminess. It was thicker than usual any thicker it could've been a shake. Yeah seriously thick, but good! amazing tacos! It's currently my favorite taco joint in the OC. I was very impressed with the quality, they allowed the flavor of the meat to standout, and freshness was pronounce. Y'all have to give it a try! read more

El Taquero Grill - Rain sleet or snow they are open for business! #nodaysoff #tacosforall #3biterule - Food Trucks Near Me

The smell will lure you in. Simply delicious with the Mexican flavors we all love. My only gripe is that they were so busy they ran out of cups for horchata. Other than that aces! read more

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A new found favorite! It's close to our house and the best taco truck we've been able to find nearby. The pastor burrito is SO GOOD!! This was my third time trying it and i've had their carnitas, pastor, and asada and pastor is the way to go! You can also order directly through them online instead of having to pay the fees through Grubhub. This is the link: http://bit.ly/eltaquerogrillsantaana (it's cheaper if you order through them. They just gave me the link today when i picked up my online order through Grubhub which was nice!) read more

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Hidden gem in a red truck. Located off Harbor Boulevard on Moore Avenue, close to the Carl's Jr. and Del Taco, this little red taco truck is my go-to stop for tacos late at night in Orange County. El Taquero not only has a variety of meats to choose from, they also specialize in doing cheesesteak and choriqueso tacos! If you like hot, stringy, melted cheese in your tacos this place is the spot! Besides the tacos (which are $2 each) I also like ordering the mulitas ($9), which are practically quesadilla-sized here. Add some extra slices of avocado and for $10 you can have a hot, cheesy cabeza mulita with a smooth finish... at midnight! Whether you get the choriqueso, cheesesteak, cabeza, carnitas, campechano, suadero, you really can't beat El Taquero when it comes to late night tacos in OC! They accept both cash AND credit too! read more

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I didn't want to write this review so I can try to keep this place a secret! Although I realize it's this place is NOT a secret when there's a bunch of people in line! El Taquero is a taco truck that's parked along Moore Ave. It's the only taco truck on this street so you can't miss it! They're open from 5pm to 1am every day! They also have another location on Grand Avenue and 17th street. There's plenty of free parking along the street and a small lot which we have had no problems parking in when we make a late night visit. Only one table with about 4-6 chairs is available. These $1.50 tacos here are just plain GOOD! We always order the tacos with cheese which makes such a huge difference in the flavor. The tacos are always made fresh to order, so expect a bit of a wait - it will be worth it! Drinks are available for sale as well. Only once were the tacos too greasy for my liking, but every other time has been perfect! We've been here with big and small groups and no one has ever been disappointed. Service has been good so far! Someone recommended this place to someone who recommended this place to my BF and I.. and now we've been recommending this place to everyone! read more

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I could give 0 stars for this place. Quesadilla with barely no cheese and no flavor for 11 dollars. That's ridiculous! Super expensive! I never imagine I could be paying 11 dollars for for 1 quesadilla but i decided to tried. When I saw the price I thought it would come with cheaper and salsa at least but nope! It's just a unflavored quesadilla with a white weird cheese. Horrible horrible horrible! read more

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One of my fave places! I've been coming here weekly lol Love the al pastor and asada tacos with their handmade tortillas. Sauces are yummy and spicy! I noticed they give less onions, radish and limes now.. but you can always ask for more bags, free of charge. Always great service and open pretty late which is convenient for me since I work late and crave tacos after work! read more

Exceptional Service!!! From the food to the employees, this place has amazing tacos..!!! I was Helped on Sunday by Ana who was attentive and made sure my food was well prepared and correct as I had asked her to double check my order and she was very helpful and nice about it. I had their Al Pastor tacos and Asada, now a days it's hard to find meats that has great Savor (seasoning) so the minute I took my first bite it was flavorful! I will be coming back hungry for more...!!!! read more

Lovely place! Great food! Will come back here for more!!! The carne asada, el pastor were my favorite!

I normally like coming to this spot however I called in my order so it's ready for pick up. It took us 20 minutes to get there. Once we get to the window to let them know we are here for pick up the lady who took our order told us that they are closed and my boyfriend told her we're here for pick up. She continued to RUDELY say that they are closed. Then why even take an order over the phone if you guys are going to be closed? At least let us know that you guys are closing soon that way we can save our time from going. I really hope y'all made those tacos and it went waste. read more

Best tacos I've ever had. I've been to Mexico, and I think these tacos blow those ones out of the water. Definitely, recommend the Al Pastor, absolutely mouth-watering. read more

This truck is located in a small road. I like that there is never a line whenever I get there. The food is super good, I can always order ahead on the phone and they are always ready, piping hot and delicious at pick up time. Service is prompt and friendly. The only down side, sadly, is how they handle their charges. The cost ALWAYS changes. On the truck, the price for a burrito is 9$, however, I always get charged between 22-24$ (depending in whether I pay with cash or card. The girl at the register explained that it was tax plus credit card fee but the math doesn't add up 18$ after tax (7.75%) = $19.39. With me paying 24$ meaning the card fee is 25%?! That's like paying for the tips too, which makes no sense for a food truck. As much as I love their food, I feel quite cheated and won't be coming back. read more

I love hidden taco gems, this is one of them! El taquero is the perfect spot for some late night tacos. My favorites are the cheese steak tacos and tripa tacos. How can you resist some gooey cheese in a taco. The tripa is on the crunchier side, but I always request it extra CRISPY! The only downside is that they take forever to make the food, but good things will come for those who wait. My go to taco spot around the area. read more

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Honestly just wasn't a fan .. the meat did not taste authentic at all . I prefer the street tacos on the side of the rode ‍

So!! Yummy!!! And so cheap!!!! Only $1.50 for a sizeable taco, what more do I need to say? And they're tasty, authentic, and lots of protein options to choose from. Love the self serve toppings and salsa. I can't even pick a favorite of the ones I tried (tripe, tongue, and head?) because they were all so good. For the price and the flavor, I could have easily accidentally eaten like 8 of these tacos. Next time! read more

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The food was delicious and the service was really great. Definitely recommend to everyone!!

This place is great! I came to got my coworkers and I lunch around 9pm, it took like 20 minutes for them to dish out like 40 tacos. The food was delicious, green sauce is a must. The charge everyone is talking about on the card they do warn you about before you even pay. The charge is like a dollar not a big deal to me but if that bothers you just take cash. Will definitely be coming again! And the young lady at the register was super friendly! P.s try the flan! (I don't have pictures we ate too fast!) read more

I'm so happy I found a taco truck that I don't have to drive far for. Came here Friday evening and there was no crowd and everything was clean. Service was fast. Also noticed that they take phone orders and card payments. So I'm adding them on speed dial. 5/5 fell in love with the tripas here. Never had chopped up tripas before but it changed the game. I've had alot of crappy tripa tacos before and I want to say this is my top 3 favorite tripa taco now.. 4/5 Asada and pastor were just okay. I wasn't mad at it but there's better if you're willing to drive more. 5/5 pickeled whites onions had the perfect amount of seasoning, heat, and there was some lime action going on in the brine. Saw a sign for campacheno tacos with cheese. I'll be back to try that out. read more

Great burritos and tacos, I had carne asada burrito it was absolutely delicious, recommend getting the green sauce it's not too spicy and it goes away relatively fast. Expect a little bit of a wait since they have only one cook in a tiny shack but it's worth the wait. Also you have the option of hand made tortillas which is a game changer read more

This place was a saving grace when I found myself with a taco craving in a seemingly desolate part of OC. I remembered there was a really yummy taco truck after I visited after a show at The Observatory, and luckily I found it still there during COVID times! They had speakers playing bomb music, everyone wore masks, and we customers were able to socially distant quite easily. They asked for our salsa/onions preferences with our order so they could bag them up rather than have the usual open salsa stations. I ordered tacos de cabeza (BOMB), asada, and pastor. All were super flavorful, but I'm partial to cabeza. I also tried a quesadilla. Great portions and great service. Support small businesses! You can also find them on Instagram at @eltaquerogrill_ (the underscore is important) :) read more

The best tacos and staff. The food is always fresh, the salsa is bomb and they are really nice. Go support small family business.

Burrito mojado! Do yourself a favor and indulge in this wonderful piece awesomeness! I had the asada, it was a juicy good tender bender. The mulitas of chorizo are not to be ignored either, but also taste great with your choice of meat. However, it is a small 5 to 10 min wait for the food. Ask yourself though, is this worth the orgasmic experience in my mouth? I'll leave it up you yelpers. read more

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I randomly discover this taco truck when i saw a taco sign as i was heading towards home depot. Im glad i came back because their asada and tripa was amazing. I definitely will be coming back to try other stuff on their menu. read more

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Extremely slow service when they weren't even busy. We weren't given an estimate when we ordered, if we had been, we never would have waited so long for two tacos. read more

I come here for their campechano tacos! Service is amazing. The wait isn't long. I finally found a spot nearby I can eat tacos at. read more

Me and the boys always go to this spot after work! Best tripa and carnes out there. Reasonable price! And also they have horchata and drinks

Authentic Tacos with all types of meat. In my opinion, top 3 for Mexican food in all of OC. read more

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Amazing burritos and tacos!!! Coming back for sure, the rice is so so tasty, the salsas, Cecina meet is nice and tender

Everything I've had from this place has been amazing! I come here at least three times a week because the food is absolutely delicious and the prices are hard to beat. Their el pastor is the best I've ever had but then again everything from here is a win! read more

This is a little taco truck that had been there for a few years. I'm pleasantly surprised to find them on Yelp. Their tacos and tortas are great. Most of all I like their carnitas which I find very lacking everywhere else. The owner does everything very well. They even had birria as a special and they knocked that out of the park!! read more