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Los Carnalitos

4.5 (280 reviews)
ModerateFood Trucks, Mexican
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Moderate noise
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Good for kids
Good for groups

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veggie taco
Melody L.

Having lived in San Diego for almost two years, my husband is always looking for good tacos. Truthfully, they don't exist any further north than SD, but one can always hope. As far as places we've tried in the Bay Area, Los Carnalitos is one of the better ones in terms of quality and value. It's a food truck parked next to a parking lot, so there's no seating. My husband ordered the lengua, suadero, and pastor tacos, for $3.50-$4 each. He thought they were fine, but didn't scratch the itch. I ordered a veggie taco that was definitely my favorite of the ones we've tried in the Bay. Most places here will just give you rice and beans, or maybe some grilled bell peppers, and sell it to you for $5-7 dollars -- total rip offs. Veggie options shouldn't be afterthoughts (but they usually are), and I'm glad that Los Carnalitos puts in the effort to offer an actual dish. The veggie tacos come with nopales, squash blossoms, mushrooms, and huitlacoche. The only thing missing was some grilled cheese and a bit more seasoning, but I honestly would still give these a 4/5 for the ingredients and the cost.

Daniel K.

Ordered a super al pastor burrito and it was very underwhelming. I live about 10 minutes away but when I got home I was surprised to find that my burrito was really cold when I got home. Not room temperature but COLD. Also the burrito was a lot smaller than other burritos in the area for the same price. I was surprised because I came here a few years ago and remember it being really good. Very disappointed today but maybe I need to try something else.

Super Burrito Carne Asada
Angelica C.

A friend recommended this spot, so I decided to check it out, and i'm glad I did! Good mexican food can be hard to come by in San Mateo, especially a food truck, but this one absolutely delivers. I ordered the super burrito with carne asada and chose the green salsa. The burrito was flavorful, satisfying and well made. It's tough to find a food truck that really nails it, but this one hit the mark! I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu items. The staff was friendly and quick, the food truck is located in the gas station so you can find parking on the street nearby.

Joanna L.

Decided to come here on a Monday during lunch since it was relatively close to work. The truck is located right next to a lot, making it easy to find and making the parking process a lot easier. There was only one other customer in front of us when we got there at around 12:45 PM. I ordered two asada beef tacos and one pastor pork taco. My coworkers' and my orders were all ready really quickly! It might be important to note that there's not really any seating near the truck -- we just sat down on the sidewalk and ate there. The taco meat options were all really tender and well seasoned! I love how loaded the tacos were with meat, cilantro, onions, and even cucumber on the side -- such a killer for under $4. I loved the flour tortilla a lot, as well as the sauce provided. I will say though, that as a relatively slow eater, the inner pieces of my taco did break through the two tortillas, but not a huge deal breaker at all. Regardless, the flavors complimented each other really well, and these tacos were definitely one of the greatest I've had in the Bay Area. I will definitely come back again and try different menu items!

Baby Tostada de Tinga de Res.
David H.

The food was good, but they were a little stingy with the meat for $14. I got more cheese and lettuce than meat. The service was average, with about a 10-20 minute wait. The sauce was really good though, so make sure to ask for two! The spot is located on the side of the street next to Planned Parenthood.

Gringa, 2 cochinita tacos, and 1 asada taco
Cassandra S.

I have gotten this a few times for meetings and via DoorDash. The food is phenomenal!!! Absolute burst and melody of flavors. I love their Gringa (al pastor quesadilla) and tacos (cochinita and asada with pineapple). The meat is always tender, the pickled red onions were flavorful and rich with zing, and the portions are perfect. I look forward to going to their food truck to try much more of their food!

Gringa and taco de carnitas
Anabel U.

A lonchera with good food, fast service, and good portions. We stumbled across them when looking for tacos and they did not disappoint. They had a mini trompo for the al pastor inside which was full of flavor. The carnitas taco was also very good and could have been easily 2 tacos rather than 1. It looks like they have rotating specials and the alambre for the price is a bargain. It came with enough tortillas to do multiple tacos and still have left overs for another lunch. They also have your typical Mexican dishes with a flare from el DF.

finally I get to try it
Gema B.

Wow happy to finally try! They have guaraches!!! And tasty tiny tacos The asada was tasty and the al pastor yum! Over all 5 stars

David P.

Not much to add to others except to say that the flavors were all there with this real deal Mexico City cuisine taco truck. I thoroughly enjoyed my gordita de chicharron. The folks after me got huarache sencillo which looked amazing. I expected it would be problematic to be around the corner from the gaggle of Planned Parenthood protesters who are out 24/7, but I barely noticed them. I thought there might be a chair or two to eat in, but there weren't any. I ate standing at the shelf on the side of the truck. I enjoyed my order so much I didn't care. I will be a regular.

Two carne asada and two carnitas
Derek R.

So this review is only for the tacos which is all I tried. Me and wife drove an hour to try this place after a recommendation. I will say it was worth the drive. I got two carne asada tacos and two carnitas tacos with a horchata to wash it down. The carne asada tacos were the best I've had outside Yuma AZ. And fyi Yuma does have the best tacos. The carnitas were also good as was the horchata. Wife agreed with my assessment. Will definitely be back even with the drive. They are that good.

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8 months ago

This place is good the only bad thingis you cant get a gordita of anything else pa chicharon makes no different but i wont be coming back

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10 months ago

One of my favorites Mexican food trucks in Redwood city. Good and tasty food. Reasonable prices. Really liked the quesadillas.

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10 months ago

Food is excellent: team is amazing, the only place where you can enjoy the good taste.

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This has been thee taco truck for me for the last 5 years. The lengua is generous, and the quesadilla with huitlacoche is bomb.

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NATTI MARTINEZ is the best I don't eat anymore but hugs to everyone on the great service

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Do you offer catering? Is there a site showing locations? Were you in Dublin this past weekend?

Good afternoon. Yes, we do provide catering/Taquizas $17 per person, $120 service charge, plus tax.… Read more

Do you serve breakfast burritos?

Hello ken sorry we don’t

Do you guys do parties?

Yes we do

Están abierto hoy sábado 21 de abril?

Si estamos abiertos

Where exactly is the truck?

2907 El camino Real In Redwood city CA.

Do you have an email address? I would like to inquire about having your food truck come to a small event for 25-50 people.

Yes we do its loscarnalitos2015@gmail.com

Do you cater at parties?

Hello Dulce Yes we do

Are you open weekends?

We are closed on Sundays only

Is it really open until 8? Went by at 6:15 and could not find it in the NAPA lot or nearby.

I'm sorry that you did not find us. Yes,we are open until 8:00pm however, today we closed at 5:00pm. Thank you and we hope to see you soon at 2907 El Camino Real RWC. (650)315-5090

Is it cash only?

No, they accept card too

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