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    Tacos Don Memo

    4.5 (223 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Food Trucks
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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

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    Kirsten L.

    Food: 4.75 Out of 5 Burrito was perfectly executed. Enough said. Service: 4 out 5 Unfortunately because of the size of the trailer we put in our order and had to wait 45 minutes to get our burrito. Environment: N/A Overall: 4.75 Out of 5 This burrito was nostalgic. I thought every piece of item in this burrito was made with time and care. Brought me back to the burritos I would get at the local taquerias in CA.

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    Jack M.

    These tacos have a generous portion. The flavor is comparable with other good taco joints. I ate tacos like these for about 1/4 the price in Quintana Roo last year. But fair enough on the pricing. These are good.

    Spicy Pastor Burrito
    Austin B.

    tl;dr only those in-the-know will tell you that this food cart offers up the best Mexican food in West Philly Tacos Don Memo is an unassuming food cart parked off 38th and Spruce on weekdays. But what it lacks in frills, Don Memo more than makes up for in its top-notch food. Unlike the Americanized Mexican food at either Chipotle or Qdoba, Don Memo sticks to a simple menu and high-quality fare. As a So-Cal native, I would personally attest to this food cart's authentic Mexican food being some of the best in Philadelphia. Pick your protein (chicken, carnitas, or pastor) and spice level, then stick around while you wait for your order. I can't stress it enough, but the service here can get really slow since each dish is made-to-order. During the lunch rush, it can take nearly an hour for food to be ready. But if you are willing / able to wait it out until after 2PM, then it will only take around 15 minutes for your fresh burrito to be prepared. My go-to order is the Spicy Pastor (marinated pork) Burrito, which will run you $7. The burritos are surprisingly heavy, and they are filled with rice, beans, cheese, veggies (including avocado), sour cream, and sauce. Before being served, the whole burrito is placed back on the stove, ensuring that the filling stays warm and giving the tortilla a nice crunch. Even in the first bite, I am always blown away by the depth of flavor in the marinated meat and fresh veggies. I think the hot sauce could be spicier, but may just be a preference. The only downside of the burrito-eating experience is that the final few bites descend into a saucy mess if you're not careful -- but if anything, this is a compliment to Don Memo's overstuffed burritos. If you haven't already checked Tacos Don Memo out, then put it on top of your to-do list.

    Steak burrito
    Mary D.

    Note- be sure you have enough time to wait for your food. If there's at least 5 people waiting at the truck, that means it might take around 30 min for your food since they take call orders. Also, they usually send out orders in batches, so food prep is a bit slow. But don't be wary, it's honestly worth the wait- I got the steak burrito $9 and wow...it was THICK and packed! The wrap was warm and toasted on all sides, the sauce they put in the burritos is so good. They don't skim off on the meat. Great work lunch if you are around UPenn's campus

    Mild chicken tacos
    Alicia J.

    Probably my favorite food truck/card on Penn's campus! I always get things mild (I'm weak) with chicken, so my review will only reflect that. Some ordering tips: you can choose sauce spice levels (mild, medium, or spicy) and meat (chicken, pork carnitas, or pork al pastor), and ask to leave out any ingredients. When I'm not too hungry or need a quick bite, I usually opt for 2 tacos (though you can do the 3-taco deal for a bigger meal). They're deceptively simple and light, just your choice of marinated meat with cilantro and onions, each wrapped with two corn tortillas, but this really lets the fresh flavors shine! As a bonus, the tacos are also served with lime wedges, giving you the option to add some zest. My regular order for when I'm more hungry (and arguably Tacos Don Memo's claim to fame despite its name) is the burrito! It is a BIG boi stuffed with meat, rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, onions, avocado, cheese, and cilantro, and they even toast the flour tortilla to keep it closed and give it a nice crisp. These are so flavorful and filling without being sickening that I can eat the whole thing, and I have a pretty small appetite. The use of fresh, unprocessed ingredients with only a light yet savory sauce (no heavy quesos here) really sets this apart. This place is a tad more expensive than other food trucks (but cheaper and better than Chipotle and Qdoba!), and it also takes quite a while to get your food (burritos more than tacos), so it's not quite a grab-and-go kind of place. I usually go when I'm done with class and call ahead to cut down the wait a bit. Still, it's worth it to get some of the best Mexican food around!

    Steak on the left (meh) Pastor on the right (yum!)
    Daina M.

    Based off the tips in the Yelp reviews, I called ahead to place my order and avoid the wait. I ordered the al pastor burrito (spicy) and steak burrito (medium). Unfortunately because I was the last order of the day, they ran out of hot sauce so they put in some jalapeños instead. The al pastor burrito was sooo good! Great flavor. The steak burrito I was less than impressed with. The meat didn't taste nearly as well seasoned or flavorful as the pastor. Honestly it was pretty bland to me and I wouldn't get it again. I would definitely get the pastor again!

    al pastor burrito
    Diwana L.

    sooo good! i called ahead right at 11am and the wait was 30 minutes. got the al pastor burrito and portion size was good. one of the best places to get mexican food in ucity!

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    1 year ago

    Absolutely delicious!! The chicken burrito is my favorite, super flavorful and definitely get it spicy

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    The pork tacos were average. The meat was juicy but slightly greasy. The tortilla was soft and warm. Service was fast and efficient.

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    Great food at the food truck night at the Spring Gardens! Thank you for coming in at the last minute today!

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    Amazingly juicy, authentic, homy carnitas burritos. Wait is long, about 35 minutes after 12:00, but totally worth it.

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    5 years ago

    Great burritos and a better choice over some of the corporate places in the area. Call ahead because the wait can be long around lunchtime.

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    Bomb! Iykyk. Call ahead is my best advice as there can be quite a long wait for food.

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    5 years ago

    Their al pastor burrito is amazing. AMAZING!!!! I always order spicy one. Huge portion enough for 2 meals for women. Only $8!!!

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