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    Tacos El Abuelo

    4.6 (78 reviews)
    InexpensiveFood Trucks, Mexican
    Closed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Susanne H.

    Came here off of the reviews. It's a cash only food truck/trailer. Very limited English. I had a chicken burrito and it was packed with toppings. The food was good. This style of burrito was not necessarily my favorite style, but you could tell it was fresh.

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    Lisa W.

    I was surprised that there was a taco truck sort of in the middle of nowhere. I was on my way to San Martin and needed a quick food, saw this place and made a pit stop. Cash only! Ordered a carne asada burrito for ease. It came with rice, beans and pico. Took mine without beans. The burrito was delicious. The carne asada meat had flavor too. I wished they gave me hot sauce with the burrito and I forgot to ask. They did provide like a little pouch of a pepper, onions and radish. Quick stop for a quick lunch if you're in the area!

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    Nancy C.

    Delish. I pulled in at 4:45 on a weekday and the parking lot was nearly empty. At 5, it was like locusts descending. Not an empty spot to be found. Got my burrito quick, almost no wait. I'd come here again. Fairly cheap, fast (at the time I went), tasty, picnic tables available, parking's easy to get in and out of with my extended length cargo van...checks all my boxes.

    2 de suadero 2 de cabeza

    I ‍ their TACOS‼ I always get 2 de suadero and 2 de cabeza with everything.!!! They come fully prepared as you see them on my plate, with a little side of cebollitas, a chilito toreado, rábanos and limón! I usually call ahead and they are ready within 10-15 minutes. They have a picnic table and a portable bathroom with water and soap so if you have to eat there, you can. Give them a try!!!

    2 chicken and 2 asada ...soooo good
    Viviana V.

    YUP, definitely a fan!! It was taco Tuesday, and trying Tacos El Abuelo for the first time was a must. Pretty much a hidden gem right off the highway. I had tacos with asada and chicken, the meat flavor was AMAZING and the salsa that comes on top was not too spicy, just perfect amount of kick. They have two tables in the area in case you decide to eat there, you can also call ahead for pick up which I thought was pretty convenient. Also, FYI, CASH ONLY!! besides that, everything was perfect for a quick stop at a taco truck, I will for sure be going back to try something else.

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    Patricia S.

    I really, really enjoyed hopping off the freeway to find this food truck just two minutes off highway 101 outside of Gilroy. I had the best ($11 carne asada) burrito of my life! The meat was great, the beans soft and creamy - home cooked. The burrito had small sides of fresh lemon, radishes, and grilled onions and a half hot green pepper. Be aware that the food truck parks on a (dusty) gravel lot next to an agricultural field (corn coming up when I was there). Lots of local people pull up, delivery truck drivers, etc. As mentioned by others, there are two dusty and partially shaded picnic tables if you need to get out of your car...which I highly recommend, so you can soak up this special bit of Mexican California culture.

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    11 days ago

    All around best in everything you can find in a road side taco trunk. My family stops here every time we make a road trip.

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    2 years ago

    Unfortunately, yesterday was the last time I will be eating here. I got violent food poisoning from a burrito I ate around noon.

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    1 year ago

    Quesadillas and tacos are delicious and food was ready in no time even with a line. Always stop by when in Gilroy

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    3 years ago

    Great taco truck near the 101/Masten off ramp. Excellent burritos with a grilled Chile pepper. Friendly service.

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    4 years ago

    Amazing food and awesome service!! I can't stop eating their food and tacos. Best tacos in town.

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    3 years ago

    Extremely good tacos!!! If you're in the area u should also try the quesadillas! Highly satisfying.

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    3 years ago

    Best tacos and burritos in Gilroy. Call ahead for pick up. They get busy around lunch time so plan accordingly.

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    3 years ago

    One of the best taco places. Friendly and fast service. This is our favorite taco place.

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    5 years ago

    Food is garbage , onions not cooked , salsa is bland just would never come back fake reviews .....

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    3 years ago

    Great food and customer service. Hard working taco truck. Food is authentic and very tasty.

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    3 years ago

    Fire! Food is always nice and hot. Tacos are bomb and the burritos are stupid. I starve myself all day just to eat here.

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    6 years ago

    The best tacos I've had salsa, meats and everything is perfect! Highly recommend if you're looking for quality good tacos

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    Came in for lunch specifically for the carnitas as thy are the specialty of the house. Walking and…read moreI could see they were ready for the holidays with thir Mexican inspired tree. Lots of fun ornaments on this tree. Walked up to the counter to place our order and the lady helping us was very welcoming and friendly. We orderd a plater with carnitas and one with carne asada. They both came with fried beans, mexican rice, salad, and corn tortillas. The food was good, however, I feel the recipe has changed or the cook is someone differnt as the flavor of the carnitas is not as before in the past visits here. I remember the carnitas having a almost sticky consistancy with more seasoning. In my opinion the flavor and texture have deffinatly changed.

    After shopping all day we got hungry and carnitas is what GF and I decided on. This place did not…read moredisappoint. We got carnitas plater which not for some skin as well. Also came with rice and beans and homemade tortillas! It was all good. We also got asada nachos and it was great as well. You order your food from counter and they bring it to you. I tried the location in San Jose as well but this one is better. Rice was perfect and beans was ok. Nacho was good too but could have had more cheese. The chips held up well probably because we ask for the salsa on the side so it wouldn't get soggy. Will have to come back again when we are out in Gilroy.

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