I am giving this place 4 stars as a food truck, not compared to all restaurants. You'll probably…read morehear this truck before you see it. I can't help it, the fun 90's music got my attention. The lady in the truck is super nice. We got seasoned fries and the premium hummus plate. Perfect snack food for a great Santa Monica day. They are only in Santa Monica on the weekends and I am not sure exactly where

When our apartment community posted the list of food trucks for the month, I was most excited about…read morethe visit from Tocky's pita. We had: one chicken pita, one falafel pita, hummus and french fries. I'm not a huge falafel fan but Tocky's was really good. My chicken wrap was bomb. I loved the pickles and the lemony sauce. The french fries were perfection. If you see this truck, do not hesitate to order. Top quality and amazing flavor combos.

The tacos were good, honestly. We purchased lengua and al pastor, both satisfying our taste buds…read moreand curbing that taco craving. What I didn't like, and what got the lack of stars, was the service. I didn't feel like they cared for our business at all, and the lady helping us decide and pay was extremely rude and I think I saw her roll her eyes a few times. There is no price for tacos, and when I asked her, she sort of hesitated then told us $3. I see all the other reviews and come to the same result. I can totally see why this could be a sketchy food truck, but with those ocean views, $3 tacos weren't all that bad. They even came with a spicy sauce and onions and turnips for garnish. I will just make sure to take cash next time I'm in LA and in Santa Monica so I can try the other taco food truck we actually wanted to try.

Be sure to ask the prices because if you are white he will make up his own prices. $37 for 3 shrimp…read moretacos 2 asada and a torta. A restaurant isn't even this high in price

Shout out Los Amigos Taco Truck. Every Tuesday they come to my neighborhood and now it's a Tuesday…read moretradition. The food is always impeccable. The truck and sauce station are always clean. Wilson and the crew are always cool and always make sure to deliver on high quality, fairly priced and delicious tacos.

Food is amazing! Always freshly prepared and on time! Will come here at least every other week for…read moretheir amazing tacos!

I was out on an evening exercise walk with my wife when we stumbled across this hibachi food truck…read morein our neighborhood. Something told me we had to come back for dinner, and I'm so glad we did! First off, Felix (who I believe is the owner) was incredibly friendly and welcoming. The way he interacted with every guest showed how much he truly cares. Since it was my first time, he took the time to walk me through the menu and gave me a great recommendation. I ordered the specialty bowl with shrimp, steak, and chicken over fried rice and it absolutely hit the spot. My wife had the chicken and fried rice bowl, and she loved it too. They're very generous with their portions and all the different sauces they offer, which made the experience even better. I enjoyed it so much that I came back the very next day to try the ribeye with fried rice and somehow, it was even better than the first meal! I'm excited to keep coming back and work my way through the menu. It's awesome to have them in our neighborhood seven days a week. Don't let one negative review sway you these folks are working hard and serving up some seriously good food. Highly recommend!

Generous portion and hot off the grill. This place is a pretty good option for dinner if you want…read moresome fast Asian cuisine. They have rib eye, filet mignon, chicken, and shrimp, and various carbs like rice or garlic noodles to go with.

Convenient location by Santa Monica Pier but that is about it…read more Tacos were dry and while not bad per say, also nothing special and can find better food for much better prices. Came here with native Mexicans who said that the birria did not taste authentic at all. Overpriced, certainly for the quality of food but guess you are paying for the location. Charged $17 for 3 birria tacos. No signage of the pricing on the truck so unsure if this is consistent. They have stools and a small floating bar if you want to grab a quick bite by the truck. Seems that most of the rave reviews were from the years prior, perhaps quality or pricing has changed.

I was happy to find this food truck, which makes authentic Mexican tacos at very reasonable prices…read more I had the mulita al carnita, which is usually served on a plate, but they were kind enough to wrap in up in foil so I could eat it while walking. Freshly made tortillas with cheese, meat and salsa toppings. I was very happy with my food selection. I only wish I'd had a bigger appetite to sample more of their dishes. They are friendly and centrally located in Santa Monica, not too far from Santa Monica Boulevard. Well worth a stop if you're in the area.

The food truck lot is a great, fun alternative to the usual dining out experience. As a food truck…read morelover, I was excited to try this Tuesday night event in Santa Monica. Although the facebook page is relatively accurate in listing which trucks will be present, you may be surprised by what trucks are actually there. The variety is nice with a mix of American and ethnic cuisines, street food and entrees, cheap to moderately expensive offerings and dinner and dessert. The parking is either street parking or the adjacent lot for $6. There is seating on the grass nearby or at The Victorian restaurant next door. The lot is small and a little crowded with the trucks, the lines and people walking through. There are also a couple of vendors selling jewelry and trinkets. Drinks are sold at a makeshift bar or at The Victorian. It's a nice event where you can try food from several trucks without having to deal with massive crowds and traffic. While I enjoyed it, my suggestion would be that the folks who operate the Santa Monica food truck lot hire some live entertainment. That would make for an awesome event. https://www.facebook.com/smfoodtrucklot

I love this place!…read more Being new to the area, this has been me n hubby's weekly stop for a number of reasons! 1. compared to first fridays, and being on a tuesday, this lot is real chlll and allows you to walk around freely as you shop the trucks menus 2. every week brings different trucks, so there is always someone new to try! 3. parking is not bad at all.......... some weeks, you may have to walk a block or 2; other weeks, you get lucky and find a spot in the lot right next to the venue! but, over all its do able 4. The added bonuses of nearby shopping! because of this great location, you can stuff your face, take a break and hit up a couple shops, go back for dessert, and then go home happy! you've completed your dinner, an evening walk, and had a nice dessert!

Ordered the spicy pork and beef bulgogi quesadillas…read more Food came out within 10 mins, tortillas were fresh and toasted, meat was juicy and flavorful, and the cheese melted nicely. It came out to $20 plus tax which is extremely reasonable for the area and for how loaded the quesadillas were with meat. All in all, I give this truck 5 stars! They must have improved their quality since some of these older reviews.

I saw this food truck nearby and wondered if this truck comes around here often. Sometimes, I don't…read morelike these moving targets that I cannot check-in to because the origin of this truck is in Santa Monica. Approaching this truck at this late hour after the lunch rush, I'm wondering if they're ready to close up. I looked over the menu and had a few questions. I kept on moving from left to right until I saw two people sitting in the cab of the truck. They see me and jump to their feet like soldiers about to salute a higher ranking officer. Yet, it was just me. I begin to ask, which is better, Mongolian BBQ or Korean BBQ? The guy said Korean BBQ. For the Korean BBQ, which is better, the beef or the spicy pork? He said the beef is more popular. So the beef it is. How spicy do you want it? Sometimes I can handle spicy but today I requested for mild. Wait about five minutes and my order is ready. It's certainly a heavy plate caring it to a table I can just hoover this quickly. A nice helping of rice topped with beef and some vegetables is a portion fit for lunch. Something to hold me over for a late dinner for sure. Wish there was more kimchee but the macaroni salad was enough to put me into a food coma.

Had their carne asada fries at a festival a couple months ago and they were amazing!!! Service was…read moregreat as well

Gringos Tacos Food Truck is parked outside of 2150 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404 on Tuesdays…read moreand Fridays at around 11:30 am to about 2 pm. I usually order The Gringodilla ($5) with spicy pork. It is filling and full of flavor (sometimes it is a bit too salty for me)! I've also tried the torta - it is huge and filling as well. As for their tacos, stick with the meats. It is a lot better than the fish taco. I DO NOT recommend the fish taco. Here's the link to their menu: http://www.foodtruckmaps.com/la/food_truck/gringos_tacos/menu/ The two men and lady (The cook) are all super nice and friendly! Plenty of meter parking along both sides of Colorado.

I bought the chicken sandwich at Hope Feast! They are…read moreabsolutely delicious. My friend got the chicken tenders We will definitely eat here again! The best chicken sandwich!

Delicious chicken from a food truck!? Yep, it's a thing. Thanks to Comic-Con last week for…read moreintroducing me to their crunchy, plump chicken bits. I gotta say, the fella working was incredibly friendly and seemed bubbly & nice. We put in our order and it took awhile, but such is life with a food truck. Especially at a huge fest. Let me tell you, that chicken came out hot as heck, right out the fryer. My friend and I split their Tenders & Fries combo and were quite pleased. As forementioned, the chicken was nice & crunchy on the outside but plump & flavorful on the inside. What else could you ask for with a couple of sliced pickles on top!? Their shoestring fries were great, no issues there and we tried them with their ranch & herb mayo. I think the herb mayo would be excellent on a chicken sandwich but as a dipping sauce, just needed a little extra oomph. I'd try their ancho chili mayo on my next stop in to spice things up a bit. And there will def be a next time! Love Love Bird!

Found them randomly after landing late heading to our air b n b. Delicious and their salsas were so…read moretasteful. I got 2 tacos de lengua and the meat was very fresh and not fatty. We also got a burrito and this one will pass on next time only because the carne asada had a very strong Smokey taste but that is a personal preference. So if you aren't into the Smokey flavor, be mindful Very good customer service and their agua frescas were excellent!

Finding a late night taco truck in Los Angeles isn't as difficult as you might think. But finding…read moreone that is tasty, affordable, and hits all the high notes can be a bit trickier. Which takes me to the West LA/Sawtelle neighborhood where I had the chance in trying out "El Paladar Oaxaqueno Taco Truck". Located directly on Santa Monica Blvd and just west of the 405 freeway, this popular mobile food truck has been around since the mid-2000's. And if you're looking for something that operates in the wee hours of the night, they are opened for business 7 days a week from 6:30am-3:00am. I arrived here a little after 8:20pm as I was looking for a meal to hold me through the night. As for the parking, it can be a bit challenging but I was able to find something just around the block. This truck is highly visible from Santa Monica Blvd and not hard to miss. As far as the ordering process goes, this place also offers food delivery (as of 2024) to all the major apps; DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Postmates. But I am someone that enjoys going to place as well as conversing with the employees/staff. Since there was no line during my visit, I walked right up and told the gentleman I would like three Carne Asada tacos (toppings on the side) and one Carne Asada burrito with no rice. Total price came out to around $24 which is quite a bit higher than the trucks in East LA/South Central LA. After making the 20 minute drive back to my hotel room, the tacos and burrito are still piping hot. As far as the flavor, these definitely have that distinctive LA "flavor" as this was seasoned very well and a very unique and acquired taste that you can't find in cities such as San Francisco, San Jose, and Sacramento. Their menu is as extensive as you'd expect as they carry several proteins; Asada, Pastor, Pollo, Chorizo, Cabeza, Lengua, and many more. And as for the selection goes, you have your choice of tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tortas, tlayudas, tostadas, mulitas, enfrijoladas, nachos, and salads. And finally the Mexican refreshments that include Coca-Cola, horchata, aguas frescas, and much more. The pros of "El Paladar Oaxaqueno Taco Truck" are arguably the amazing flavor that these things pack into them as well as a great location that is easily accessible. The cons were the very high prices (I believe my Asada burrito was around $15) and the salsas were just too watered down. Overall not a bad meal but I've had way better, especially in the Los Angeles area. When you factor in great service, above average food, but mediocre prices, I will have to rate this place 4-stars. But they are open until 3:00am so a night out of drinking at the bar/club and your opinion might change.