Been coming here since I was kid, Love this place! Best Chile Verde Burrito around. Small open air patio with just a few tables but you don't come here for that you come here for the food! I wouldn't change anything, it always takes me back to being at my grandmas house which is a block away her sending us for some burritos and taquitos! read more

I was looking for a quick bite while waiting for my kid to finish a sporting event at SBVC and came across El Taquito Drive‑In. Despite the name, there's no actual drive‑thru, just a walk‑up pickup window, but it has that classic quick taco‑shop vibe. The menu is a mix of Mexican and American options -- your usual burritos, taquitos, tacos, plus burgers and a few extras. I ordered my go‑to ground beef taco combo, which is what I always get at a new Mexican spot because it tells me everything I need to know at once: tacos, meat, beans, and rice. Ordering was easy. The guy at the window wasn't overly friendly, but he wasn't rude either. It was over 100 degrees outside, so honestly he handled himself well and still gave solid service. My food came out in about ten minutes and the pricing was definitely affordable. I'd rate the food a solid 7 out of 10. It tasted fine and was exactly what I expected from a quick Mexican spot with simple, decent flavor. I also grabbed chicken taquitos for my kid. They looked basic, nothing fancy, and since my kid wasn't in the car to give a review, I'm going off visuals alone. They definitely weren't giving Michelin Star energy, so I doubt they tasted like it, but they looked perfectly edible for a quick bite. To sum it up, if I'm already in the area, I'd stop again. I wouldn't go out of my way to come grab a bite, but it's a reliable little spot when you need something fast and affordable. read more

El Taquito Drive-In - What's left of a #7 Two Taco Combo - Mexican Near Me - Colton, California

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The Colton fire burrito is great and the closed chicken tacos are as well. Fast and great service. read more

El Taquito Drive-In - 7/2026 menu 1 - Mexican Near Me - Colton, California

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Very rude service barely any meat on the tacos. filled it up with mostly lettuce and cheese highly wouldn't recommend $3.50 a taco not worth it. I put one star but doesn't even deserve that to be honest They should call it a veggie taco read more

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Man this place is horrible, I just worked a long as shift I ordered 3 chicken enchiladas supreme plates with beans and rice which should have came with 2 enchiladas, beans and rice on each plate and we only have 1 enchilada per plate and no beans and rice, and 3 drinks for me and my family For 51 dollars, and they aren't answer their phone! Wack ass service! read more

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Have been enjoying great food here for years! I recently tried the Chili Verde Fries and they are delicious!

The old mom and dad Burritos stand for all these years has really maintain delicious and classic Mexican entrées. It's a little place so you could drive by it real easily. You have to keep your eye on open for it are the chili Verde burrito the chicken taco and of course their classic cheese and onion enchiladas. read more

Love this place been coming here for years love the customer service love the atmosphere and love their food. We always come and get the hardshell tacos the guacamole with taquitos and the Carne Asada nachos but everything here is amazing. It's a must try if you're here in the city of Colton. read more

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I was thinking about this great meal for about 3/4 weeks, today I had the opportunity to eat there, and I am disappointed of how the Chile Verde (soo delicious and famous) was not prepared as it used to be, my Chile Verde Gordita was not Amazing I got 3 big chunks ( two inches size)of the meat I was disappointed not smaller chunks all the green Chiles and delicious salsa verde just plain big pork chunks the flavor, the zesty salsa the condiments all a different preparation maybe a new cook but the flavorful meat and salsa it's gone, I am totally done with their new cooking method on the Chile Verde, I will not be recommending or patronizing this place as of today, to top it off the Chile Relleno is made with California chilis Not the flavorful pasilla one, I had been a customer of this establishment since 1994- to 7/02/26 today. read more

Damn, my new go to spot! I used to go to a place in Azusa that closed down! Then, I stumbled upon this place, and got hooked! Pork fries taste delicious, definitely was worth trying out! Chile relleno was on point! Combination plates are worth the price! It's takeout food and has outside tables to eat. read more

Omg!! Chicken tacos!! So freaking good! I literally can't wait to go back and try something else. The tacos are stuffed with perfectly seasoned chicken. The guacamole sauce is delish on top of tacos served on a bed of lettuce. Eat with a fork so you can scoop the lettuce on your tacos. The salsa is spicy! But I'm a wuss anyways. You won't be disappointed! read more

Awesome lil spot will definitely come back. Wifey said Colton Fire Burrito was superb! Chicken tacos... Potsticker of goodness. Beef taco was great to. Service was quick. read more

El Taquito Drive-In - Chicken Taco I was shocked that it looked like a potsticker... Until I bit into this little pillow of yumminess. - Mexican Near Me - Colton, California

I used to really enjoy their chile Verde burritos but the last time I went, it was all fat on meat just so disappointed will never go back again. It was the best thing on the menu. read more

We're regulars here but today was very disappointing. One item in our order was a wet chili verde burrito with cheese. Red enchilada sauce was thick and overwhelmed my burrito, took away from the chili verde and very little meat and what pieces in there was fat. Sad to say I tossed half of my burrito. This had to be one bad experience because we've always been pleased with what we've purchased. read more

Delicious chicken tacos shaped like a giant wonton with creamy avocado sauce. Yum! I will return. I can't believe I have lived by you for 26 years and have barely tried these wonderful tacos. Great things come from small places. read more

4.1 Stars ??? Seriously? For a place that is called "El Taquito" , I expected some great Taquitos . They only have Chicken Taquitos . I don't mind Chicken but for Taquitos, beef is preferred. It would also help if the chicken had some kind of flavor or seasoning. Even the guacamole was a miss all watered down and cheap. read more

Food and service was horrible, my husbands Taquito he bit into the toothpick and it was inside the taquito not on the outside! My brother's burrito had Brillo wire inside his burrito! He ate it at home and it was in his mouth! He pulled it out and it wire!!! My sister in law was owed 3 pennies and he said he didn't have pennies so he couldn't give her change. The owner is so rude, they will argue back with you. Stay away from this place it's gone down hill. read more

Food Chile Verde Dinner good amount of pork chunks good flavor . Beans & Rice just normal add Lard for more beans flavor Chicken Tacos bomb like the shape guacamole sauce real good Taquitos good also meat a little dry Service Understand they are just two people but it was good & rude at the same time, ask about Green sauce the guy responded only in Gatorade can appreciate the comeback Ambiance Ok read more

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Old school taco shop in Colton only outdoor seating and wait times have been a little longer each time I went also the salsa is a bit too spicy. Those are all of the cons and the only reason I would give four stars other than that I think it's definitely worth it when you're craving this chicken tacos are definitely worth getting as they have a special season inside. Seems to me like some type of creaminess like mayo and a lot of black pepper but it's not just dry shredded chicken inside the chicken tacos and they already give you the guacamole sauce. Also heads up each order of chicken taco includes one not too. Definitely get the beef shredded taco maybe ask for extra sour cream or extra tomato and sour cream doesn't come with it and that little red sauce is way too spicy but without it, there's not enough flavor on these tacos with it. It's great. I would definitely come again and it hasn't been too busy when we go always a few people in line, but never overly packed. read more

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This is not orange whip taste like syrup only to ask if I can get a different drink guy said No. We got a burrito asked for no beans and the burrito was full of beans. Guy seems to have an attitude. Used to love this place not anymore won't come back. This is not orange whip. Guy at the window rude! read more

It's been years since I have been here and what can I say why have I been away so long once you walk up you get a smell of great food I will definitely be back again the staff extremely nice and what can I say go GREENBAY :) read more

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Chicken tacos shredded chicken seasoned perfectly the crisp is superb it looks like a fortune cookie covered in guacamole on a bed of shredded lettuce tomato and guacamole read more

Just here for chicken tacos today. Quick lunch passing through town. Service was quick being it's right before the lunch rush. read more

El Taquito Drive-In - New tables and umbrellas. So nice to have more seating. - Mexican Near Me - Colton, California

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Got the chile relleno burrito and the relleno was slimy. Got pork chile cheese fries and flavor was there but the fries were underdone and huge puddle of grease (pic attached). The meat was good but the rest failed. Bean and cheese burrito was good. read more

El Taquito Drive-In - Pork Chile Fries. Fries underdone and pool of grease. - Mexican Near Me - Colton, California

Best food, made fresh. Busy great service. I have never had a bad meal here. Try taquitos deluxe. Chicken tacos. Soft or hard tacos. read more

Past by this hole in the wall. Finally tried it and delicious Mexican food. Definitely will eat here again.

Our experience was honestly far from great. They claim to serve authentic and fresh food but that was far from our experience. We ordered asada sopes, they were big I'll give them that. But the asada was either old or just bad meat in general, very bland and gray looking. The sope itself was extremely thick and hard. It was difficult to eat. We also got an asada burrito and it contains only meat, beans, and guac. The guac had rather big chucks of tomato and calls for an unpleasant eating experience. Also keep in mind that the cheese they use a Mexican style shredded American cheese. So not the normal mozzarella cheese that's often used in other restaurants. Price was fairly cheap, my husband and I even noticed as we usually pay $60+ for our usual family order at other places, I guess that should've been our sign. I know others might love this place, but if you're looking for GOOD Mexican food, I'd say look somewhere else. read more

El Taquito Drive-In - asada sope - Mexican Near Me - Colton, California

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Everything is fresh and authentic Mexican food been ordering here since my childhood so good....

Been patronizing Amapola since the 80's, not anymore. This place has the best shredded beef tacos, burritos are good also.

I have been coming here for over 20 years. The all meat Chile Verde burrito is the Bomb! I have never found it's equal. I currently live in Victorville but when the urge hits I still make the trip. Thanks for staying true to what you do! This place is a gem! read more

This is definitely a hidden gem! The customer service is always great. The food is always 10/10. I've tried the crispy ground beef, shredded beef and shredded chicken tacos and they are always delicious. I've also had their chicken tacos with guacamole and they are a favorite. However the chili verde is out of this world and delicious in every way they serve it!!!! read more

Had a craving for El Taquito so I actually ordered a kids plate- 1 cheese enchilada(with onions), rice and beans for $7.50! Plate was packed well. Of course, I also had to have one of their infamous chicken tacos, as well. If you're on a budget, the kids plate is the way to go. You won't be disappointed!! read more

Small place with a few tables outside. Very friendly staff and they have a huge menu. Prices were reasonable for this quality of food! We ordered: shredded beef taco, chicken tacos, chicken taquitos, tamale plate with rice, green chili verde burrito and an enchilada. Be prepared to wait because the ladies are making everything to order and fresh! Everything was so good and the guacamole had such a good flavor and they are not skimpy! Shredded beef taco packed a punch for being on the small side so you might want to order 2! The chicken taquitos weren't too hard and very easy to eat. The chicken tacos are shaped in little triangles when they are fried so sadly it does dry the chicken a little bit the seasoning on the chicken is fire! They also give you enough quacamole and salsa to add to them! The pork chili verde burrito was a little spicy but the flavor was on point! The tamale was really good and the sauce on top was so flavorful! The rice was moist and tasty! Enchilada had an amazing taste full of flavor also! read more

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Very poor customer service from the man taking orders. Rude and not attentive to his customers. read more

I like trying new tacos spots passed by this one and thought I'd try it out food taste like a king taco not bad tasting but not authentic Mexican food 3 asada tacos and a small Coke from machine for 15$ pretty pricey and 1$ to refill a fountain drink read more

The service was outstanding as well as the food. Had chilli verde pork burrito and lg fries. My girl had a carne asada torta with side sauce. Totally the best burrito and torta we've had in a very long time. It tastes just like my mom used to make. Pure deliciousness. Thank you for a great meal. read more

Yummy, but a little pricey for the size of the portions. Also, the wait can be awhile. They take phone orders...sometimes... if they're not too busy. I like predictability. If I call, answer the phone. They're a small operation though, so I understand. read more

Well i ordered a combo ground beef burrito no flavor just took 2 bites My boyfriend had deluxe taquitos they werent that bad. All in all i will probanly be going back to Tonys in sb Or amapolas read more

percent recommend!!! Everything is so good my favorite favorite so far is the Colton fire Burrito! 2nd favorite is the funny lookin chicken taco! Don't let the look of it fool ya it's really good! read more

Crispy shredded beef tacos were really good. Will definitely come back to try the other items on the menu!