Everything about this taco stand embodies excellence. There's of course, the flavor; these are some of the best al pastor tacos I've ever had. Of note, the salsa rojo at the self-serve condiment station carries quite the spicy sting. Next is the authenticity; they display their entire cooking process from homemaking the tortillas to serving the tacos fresh off the grill. It's occupied by two employees hustling away and running operations like a well-oiled machine. Despite arriving at the same time as two other customers, I had my order ready in 7 minutes. Last is the value. Part of what made my experience so enjoyable is only paying $12 for 4 exceptional tacos (Zelle accepted). Blink and you'll miss it. The stand is set up in the parking lot of a boarded up business immediately off the main road. Get ready to turn right or you'll have to make a U-turn. read more

Love the food here. Tacos, tortas, and potatoes are my fav. Employees are very nice every time I go. 100% recommend.

Found this place randomly as I was driving and stopped to try it for a very late dinner. There's a soft service bar for the sauces and toppings along with a small parking lot. Service was fast;however, I was surprised by the price of $33 for 1 pastor burrito, 1 pastor vampirio and 3 tacos. One of my gripe is if a place doesn't list their prices so I'm basing off my knowledges from previous reviews and I had assumed the tacos would be $3 each. But onto the food: Asada taco: beef, chewy and tough but substantial Pastor taco + pastor burrito: the best cut of meat. It was hot when I got it and it was very good. Well marinated. Pollo taco: you can probably skip this, the chicken is a little bit plain and dry Vampirio: similar to a tiny quesadilla. Two crispy tortillas with cheese + meat sandwich in between Overall the place is decent if you're getting the pastor meat. I do like the self service but I wish the price of the items were more transparent read more

Tacos El Alebrije - 3 tacos and 1 vampirio - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

This great little taco pop up is the place to go for late night tacos in the Sacramento area. Super nice people, really good food. read more

Tacos El Alebrije - Trompo loaded up with al pastor. - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Everything was absolutely delicious, fresh, hot, and made to order. The folks here are super friendly and you can tell they really care about getting your food just right. It's not some fancy sit-down place, but the food is top-notch. You can grab it to go or chill outside while you eat. Either way, you're in for something really good. read more

Tacos El Alebrije - Taco Al Pastor - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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OKAY WOW! These are the BEST tacos ever. The homemade tortillas are already amazing and then topped with flavorful al pastor with salsa is literal perfection. They pack it up all nice, too. I just want to sit there and not count how many I could eat. $3 each and they accept zelle. Whoever is cooking all that food is a local hero. read more

Tacos El Alebrije - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Excellent street taco stand. Been living in Vermont for the last 10 years and missing the great street tacos of East LA so here in Sacramento this place was a great find. I ordered the Cabeza, linguica and carne asada tacos which are the small hand made tortillas, hand made there using a pasta rolling machine instead of a customary tortilla oress and all were outstanding. All the buckets of condiments were there... cilantro/onion, limes, salsas, spicy pickled veggies, grilled onions, bell peppers and Serrano chiles, fresh, sliced crunchy cucumbers... muy delicioso! As Arnold would say... I'll be back! read more

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This hole in the wall pop up is excellent. Definitely one of the better roadside taco stands. Service was good, the food was great, especially the Al pastor. Whether it's in a taco or a burrito it was handlin. Did I mention the handmade corn tortillas... The only reason it doesn't have 5 stars is the location. It's the heart of watt so keep your eyes peeled haha. read more

This place was great, and a ton of people came through while we were eating there. With a number of options on the menu, there's something for everyone. The smell was intoxicating while we were there, and it really added to the experience. It made my mouth and stomach eager to welcome the food that was being prepared for us. They asked our preference on how to make the tacos: with or without onion and cilantro, which is a nice touch. Amounts are really subjective and up to personal preference, so it was nice it allowed flexibility for all individuals. The tacos were great, and I can't complain about any of them. The seasoning was solid on the particular meats I chose. The al pastor was tantalizingly rotating on the trompo, and we watched as the glistening meat was cut specifically for our order. Knowing it's that fresh off the spit is amazing. We also got a papa, and that was delicious. It came with a number of tortillas, so it's incredibly filling due to it being a large amount of food. The setup was well lit and even had a place to sit and eat, if that's what you prefer. They also had a good amount of salsas y más on anothrt table. They had some salsas in a squeeze bottle, which I personally like as an addition. It makes it easy to add a particular amount or to fill up the little cups cleaner. With a parking lot to themselves, it was easy to be there. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Great tacos and burritos, chips and salsas. Great service and cleanliness. Amazing pastor, 5/5. The jalapeños at the salsa bar were undercooked and flavorless, everything else was a hit read more

I don't say this lightly but this is probably the best burrito in Sacramento. Tacos were elite-we tried the Al pastor,the carne Asasa and the chorizo tacos-truly next level. Burrito I tried was an Al Pastor burrito-it was so heavy and yummy,truly loved it!! This place is a pop up stand that is here Tuesday thru Sunday from 530p till about 1130p. Their condiment bar is self serve and it's elite level stuff to add to your food items. They offer 3 different salsa and they are all pretty good,but the orange sauce,which I think is Chile de Arbol based,stood out,it's so tasty,highly recommend it. Tacos range from $2.50-$3.00 each and the burritos run $10 each-cash only establishment read more

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The food is awesome . And the service is so good . All people who work there are so friendly and the atmosphere is pretty cool.

Very authentic, meat is delicious great portions. Definitely one of our top Mexican places to get some tacos or tortas at! Service was great fast and very neat read more

Couldn't find it. And they don't answer the phone. Im here at address.id appreciate the answering of the phone

Food was so damn delicious. I highly recommend this to everyone. Great service too and the toppings bar is awesome. Love this place! read more

Tacos El Alebrije - Pastor+Carne Asada Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

We're not from Sac, but decided to try this place on our way south. Went around 10:30pm on a chilly Saturday night, No line. Ordered carne asada tacos, pastor tacos, a carne asada burrito and a horchata. Order was ready super quick. I like how the cheese was melted onto the quesadilla for the burrito. Great portions! I don't normally go for the Pastor meat, but this place makes it tasty. Carne asada and horchata were yummy too. I'd come again if I was in the area. The place where they're stationed at is next to a small building and is hard to miss because of their lights around the canopy, but the parking lot is dim lit. Cash only and open until midnight. Yelp didn't have their actual address. I had to go on their instagram for it. 3501 Watt Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821 read more

Tacos El Alebrije - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Taco road trip! Drove over Saturday and got there at 5pm before a big line started. We got some of everything almost. Tacos, quesadilla, papas rellenas, and vampiros. The chorizo and al pastor meats were our favorite meats. They do not skimp on the meat. It was falling off of and out of everything we ate. Not a bad thing at all. I'd never had a vampiros. It was kind of like a tostada sandwich. Two crispy corn tortillas with meat and cheese in between. Liked it very much. The tortas ordered before us looked really good. Looking forward to going back and trying them. read more

Tacos El Alebrije - Making tortillas. - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Came here on a Friday night and it was super busy and the line was never ending! Waited about 30-35 mins for our taco order and it's cash only! The al pastor was cooking on a wheel and was cut fresh whenever ordered. The tacos were pretty decently priced and there's a self serve section for the condiments and salsa. Felt like the meat needed to be seasoned a tad more but was still great! read more

Tacos El Alebrije - Al pastor tacos - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Street tacos to perfection!! Cash only. Sacramento keeps on surprising me with hidden gems, this place is absolutely delicious! Reminds me of tacos stands in Mexico and the flavor is just as good. They have tortas, burritos, and other items- I ordered asada and Al pastor tacos, topped with their salsa, they were perfect! Horchata and agua de piña were available. One table to sit, but tbh you can just stand and eat your tacos. Service is fast! Location is an outdoor stand in the corner of Whitney and Watt. I recommend this place as the place to be for street tacos! Don't forget, cash only read more

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One of those places where after you eat and immediate think "this place is easily one of the top Mexican foods I've had!" The pastor burrito and cabeza tacos were extremely flavorful and juicy! I wish this place was closer, I'd be going all the time! read more

Tacos El Alebrije - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Alebrije is so good that I had people coming from Roseville to get pastor tacos (I live in the area). The consistency is really good and you can tell how much pride they take in producing authentic, quality product. Some of the best tacos in the region. read more

Love the tacos here, some of the best I've had in Sacramento. They make their own tortillas fresh in front of you, and have a trompo producing perhaps the best al pastor I've ever had. I'm taking one star off because they aren't the most reliable on their hours. Multiple times I've driven over, craving a taco, only to find the location deserted, even when it's within their open hours listed here. It's a small operation, so it makes sense they would need to close unexpectedly at times, I just wish there were a way to find that out before I planned on getting dinner there. read more

Stopped by one night and loved it! My husband and I did street tacos which were yummy. My daughter did the burrito and I was jealous. They have a nice set up and you can take all your need to go. Perfect for a late night or even taking food to go! Loved it! read more

I do really like coming here with my friend most of time because this is best tacos ever i tried in Sacramento! Most tacos i tried and i couldn't find what i like. Cabeza, leguna & al pastor street tacos are my fav to order every time! The service is pretty good because it wasn't crowded or waiting in lines. The service is pretty well and the lady who take our orders and every time I tell them "no onions" , i do appreciate that they will eventually take onions off for me because I don't like onions so thank you! Coming back super soon!! read more

I heard some positive things about this Mexican food stand from some friends and so forth. So we decided to try this stand. We ordered all different types of tacos, burritos, tortes and got all their salsas and other essentials. Once we got home, set up everything for dinner. First thing we all tried was the salsa it was watered down and tasted like water and lime that was the first disappointment. Steak no flavor just blah. Chicken was not any better had a weird taste to it. Could not put my finger on it. Pork was ok better than steak and chicken. With that being said especially with the salsa was the worst. I understand too that people that come from different areas of Mexico and so forth do things a little different. Maybe they are good for some but not our cup of, so I am sorry to write about this and add this to review, but maybe they just had an off day. My suggestion would be to try the Mexican Taco Stand that we have been going for a few years. They are also on Watt and cross street on Karl drive further North on Watt. We have never been disappointed all their salsa is really good and chicken, steak and Pork is outstanding. There is so much competition now of day. read more

The tacos and agua frescas were good,a bit pricey but they gave us a lot of meat. Also ordered a plain quesadilla and it was huge! Liked that they gave us grilled onions and chiles. read more

Got the chicken burrito, beef, pork and chicken tacos. All the meats were so flavorful (pork was freaking amazing). They press the tortillas right beforehand! And the side bar or condiments wasn't lacking anything to add to your meal. I'm seeing a restaurant in their future; we will be back!! read more

Tacos El Alebrije - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

First, the al pastor is so good! Second, something about handmade tortillas makes everything so much better. The only thing I don't like is that I live too far away to stop by more often! I'll find excuses to come back, though! read more

Tacos El Alebrije - Al pastor, chorizo tacos - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Love the pastor tacos. Cash only. The smell alone is authentic. My new taco stand and will come back to try other meats. read more

Tacos El Alebrije - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Amazing tacos, best ive had in Sacramento. The orange sauce is where it is at. Must try when in sacramento!

Great prices for tasty food! I thoroughly enjoyed the Al Pastor tacos, but next time I'm going to order the baked potato! I had a bite of my friend's potato which had the Al pastor and all the taco toppings on top! It was my first time trying a baked potato at a taco stand and it exceeded my expectations 100%! Give it a try! read more

Tacos El Alebrije - Tacos $2.50 each - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Where did they go???? They moved again but this time we can't find them. Food is excellent and had quickly become our favorite quick meal. Sad that we can't find them and they aren't answering their phone. read more

Best El Pastor tacos in town! The service is great. I love the salsa and love the extras you can get. Definitely recommend! read more

Please don't make or wash your food with hose water. Had a STRONG hose water / dirty water flavor. I have been here before and it was not like this. I'll come back and I hope today was just a fluke. I was incredibly hungry and usually have a stomach of steel but I could not keep eating this. read more

Tacos are FIRE !!! Been to a lot of places here in Sacaramento area, and nothing tops these tacos!! MUST TRY! read more

Tacos El Alebrije - Tacos 2 asada and 3 al pastor (w/pineapple) - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Great tasting tacos and great customer service. My husband got three vampiros and I got two tacos de adobas and an asada taco. Tortillas wet freshly made there and when I but into the asada taco it was so soft and delicious. read more

Tacos El Alebrije - Tacos de adobada and asada - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Absolute best Al pastor. Everything is so fresh. The salsas are still warm if you get there when the first set up.

Incredible food, fast service, fresh tortillas. Get the pastor and the habanero salsa!

I was pleased to see young, hardworking individuals running this Mexican food truck. The female cashier and her coworkers kept the line moving fast, ensuring that everyone got their orders in a timely manner. The tacos were made fresh to order, and in my opinion, the al pastor was more savory than the carne asada. The horchata was also great, not too cinnamon-y. I appreciated the cashier's kindness when she informed me that the horchata was running low and not enough for a full order, so she gave me a sample to try. One sign of a good food vendor is when patrons who speak the language of the ethnic cuisine are waiting in line for the food. I highly recommend giving this food truck a try and supporting their small business. Although parking can be tight, there is an empty building nearby that's within walking distance. However, be cautious as the area can be quite dark at night. read more

Tacos tasted authentic. Very tender meat as well. Service was fast & great. Definitely recommend stopping by read more

Tacos El Alebrije - I got the chicken tacos & my sister got the tacos de asada! So tasty! Definitely will be coming back - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California