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    El Taquero

    3.8 (66 reviews)
    InexpensiveFood Trucks, Tacos
    Open 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Frank M.

    Located on Grand Avenue, not far from a 7/11 and the freeway. Spacious parking, non-busy area. Condiments are self serve (salsas, lemons, salt, radishes) Truck lit brightly and has a lot of open space around it. Staff is friendly, time can use improvement (10 tacos in 9 minutes) and pricey (almost $20 for 10 tacos) Phone orders accepted, cards accepted (no fee if higher than $10) Meat and limes were really juicy and good. They ran out of horchata so no drink bought. Green salsa tasted really good, red salsa had a kick to it which was great. Come here if ya want some good quality tacos!

    Hello, late night tacos
    Michelle T.

    Cheap tacos after climbing?! Count me in! It's a little food truck near a Chevron that you might miss if you drive fast... so slow down once you see the Chevron and make a right onto that street! Their carne asada tacos were bomb and I can't wait to try their lengua ones next. El Taquero's salsas were great too; the salsa verde had a nice smoky profile to it... Mmm. It's a great place to grab late dinner or a late night snack!

    Late night hidden gem. . .El Taquero!
    Ryan R.

    Taco trucks hold a special place in my heart and this one is well worthy of its spot. Situated just outside of Grosmont Square off of Glassell, this taco truck has become a treat for late night cravings. At first glance El Taquero appears to be fairly typical though a closer inspection reveals there's more than meets the eye. Not just tacos, quesadillas, and burritos, but also tortas too! And then there are molitas . . .like a quesadilla with your choice of meat but made with hand made corn tortillas. This alone is woke reason to patronize El Taquero and is a revelation among street meat. Each of the meats offered are tasty in a taco, molita, or quesadilla, I recommend the choriqueso, (chorizo with cheese of course, you can't go wrong), Pastor, and Campechano. Drinks on offer are standard soft drinks. Don't forget to load up on salsa and fixin's on offer. I love their tomatillo salsa. It is simply the best. What're you waitin' for? It's taco time!

    Asada quesadilla
    Jay A.

    This place has some freshly made tortillas and great selection of meat. The tacos were delicious and salsas had great flavor BUT be prepared to wait or call your order in ahead of time because the wait is long.

    two tacos and a drink

    First time here, the lady who took our order greeted us with a smile. She speaks little to none English but she could understand what we wanted. The tacos were good, but I love the dipping sauce! I can handle a lot of spiciness but the red sauce made me feel the heat for a bit. Will come again!

    Burnt tripa

    Decided to come here today since few ppl told me this spot is the best and what not but it ended up being the worst taco spot I ever been too. Horrible tacos, tripa was over cooked and burnt and the tacos de suadero has a lot of fat and shredded, and i ask for 3 tacos plain and they ended up adding cilantro and onions. The wait is a bit long for couple tacos and nobody in line. The sauce is okay not the best. Tacos del chino is way better than here.

    Some of THE best tacos you will find in SANTA ANA!! Bring your appetite, and your patience. This taquero makes HAND MADE TORTILLAS!
    Monica T.

    It's only two people running this food truck. But well worth the wait. This little truck offers more options than other well established restaurants, and so delicious!!! Some people go as far as bringing their park chairs!!

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    1 year ago

    Great carnitas tacos. The green salsa is tasty!! Add the purple onions on top of your tacos - you won't be disappointed!!

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    3 years ago

    Hard to find a good taco truck nowadays. Absolutely Delicious when spot on ! thank you

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    Expensive small tacos, plus it takes forever to get your order. If the spot is packed your waiting for over 45 minutes to get your tacos.

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    Food was really good. The service was quick. The location is great close to home. The ambiance was good.

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    4 years ago

    Always great. Glad to have found this second location closer to home. I can have them more often now lol

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    8 years ago

    These tacos are bommmmb! I have tried carne asada, chorizo and lengua. No complain. I Definitely recomended. And the service is great.

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    Taqueria El Gordito

    Taqueria El Gordito

    3.9(380 reviews)
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    I've driven by this little spot quite a few times but never had the chance to stop. I finally did…read moretoday, and I'm glad I checked it out! I ordered everything to go and went with their Tijuana-style tacos--dos tacos de lengua con todo and dos tacos de carne asada con todo--along with green and red salsa and some limes. If you know lengua, you know it needs to be cleaned and cooked a very specific way, and they definitely got that part right. The lengua was cooked well and had a good texture. For my personal taste, though, it was just missing a little salt. Other than that, the food was good. It's a cute, small spot with some outdoor seating. They also have aguas frescas like horchata, pan dulce, and coffee, so there's a little bit of everything. Overall, a nice little neighborhood taqueria to pull up to when you're craving some Tijuana-style tacos.

    Taqueria El Gordito is one of my go-to late-night taco spots, especially after work--and it never…read moremisses. They're open until 3am, which already puts them in a clutch category. This is the kind of place you rely on when you need something solid, fast, and satisfying. My usual order is the asada or cabeza tacos--and they don't hold back. The tacos are big, flavorful, and consistently good every time. Every now and then I switch it up with the chile relleno burrito, which is also worth it. Everything I've had here hits. The salsa selection is solid too. They don't have it laid out anymore, but you can just ask at the counter--and they'll take care of you. They've always been cool about giving extra when needed. They've also got a good variety of drinks to go with it. I usually take my food to-go, but the outdoor patio is there if you want to sit and eat. Service is friendly, quick, and consistent--another reason I keep coming back. If you're looking for a reliable late-night taco spot that delivers on flavor and portion, this is it.

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    El Taquero - foodtrucks - Updated September 2026

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