Tacos El Cabozon used to be a taco truck and now has a small brick-and-mortar location near Fulton Street downtown. They're open late, which is a big plus, especially since a lot of places downtown close early. The restaurant itself is very small, probably seating around 10 to 12 people at most. One issue we noticed right away was that it was extremely hot and humid inside. This was early summer and it was honestly uncomfortable to stay inside for long. People who came in after us ordered their food and immediately went outside to cool off. I definitely would not plan on dining inside unless they improve ventilation or air conditioning. As far as the food, we ordered tacos de gobernador and I ordered one of each taco/meat they offered, although they were out of the costillas de puerco, which was a little disappointing. The food itself was good and pretty typical of what you'd expect from Mexican street tacos. The meat was cooked well, flavors were good, and overall it reminded me of the kind of tacos you'd get from street vendors in Mexico or around the Central Valley. One big issue I ran into was that some of the dishes came with guacamole, but this was not listed anywhere on the menu. I'm allergic to avocado/guacamole, and since it wasn't disclosed and most street tacos don't automatically come with guacamole, I didn't think to ask. Everything was packaged to go, and by the time we got to the car and opened the food, several items were covered in guacamole and I couldn't eat them. That was really frustrating and is something they should clearly list on the menu or ask customers about when ordering. They also had a pretty limited soda selection, but that wasn't a huge deal. Overall, the food was good and the fact that they're open late is great, but between the heat inside and the guacamole issue, the experience wasn't perfect. I would go back, but I would definitely clarify no guacamole on anything when ordering next time. read more

Came on a Wednesday night for the $2 tacos special. For some 2 dollar tacos the Al pastor was so flavorful and they weren't skimpy on the meat either. I wanted to mention the salsas are fire ! Literally so spicy ! The molcajete salsa was my favorite and I need to mention the picked onions with habaneros were my favorite so make sure to grab that. Service was fine the lady taking my order only spoke Spanish so make sure you know Spanish lol I wanted to try the mushroom tacos as well but was told they didn't have it in stock so I'll have to go back soon read more

Tacos El Cabezon - Al pastor tacos - Tacos Near Me - Fresno, California

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This much-ballyhooed taco spot--celebrated for its Mexicali-style street food and high-quality, freshly prepared meats--has made me a believer, too. I finally found a taco truck that can stand alongside some of the better ones I used to frequent in Los Angeles and Orange County. That might be thanks to the owners' LA roots, where tacos are a culinary cornerstone and competition is fierce. Trucks there must stand out with exceptional ingredients, careful preparation, and bold yet balanced flavor. This place clearly carries that same spirit. While not everything will be a guaranteed hit for every person, I have tried enough to give an honest, well-rounded review--and what I have had so far, I genuinely enjoyed. My order included tacos with al pastor (marinated pork), chorizo, tripas (tripe), costillas de puerco (pork ribs), and an agua fresca de piña to wash it all down. Across the board, the meats had vibrant color, a firm and juicy texture, and clean flavor. The freshness and quality were immediately noticeable. I also appreciated that nothing was overly seasoned. They let the natural character of their top-tier meats shine while relying on simple, complementary ingredients--house-made salsas, onions, and aromatics--to enhance rather than overpower. Their self-serve salsa bar reinforces that philosophy. It is well stocked with salsas of varying heat and flavor profiles, pureed guacamole, grilled onions, cilantro, diced onions, radishes, pickled red onions, lime wedges, jalapeños, and all the essentials for personalizing your plate. It's a fun, customizable experience that lets each person adjust seasoning and brightness to their liking. And if it could not get any better, they make their own corn tortillas--and generously stuff them. The tortillas were soft, pliable, slightly chewy, and wonderfully aromatic, with a roasted-corn flavor that instantly elevates the tacos. If I had to pick favorites, I would highlight the crunchy, savory tripas and the tender, smoky costillas de puerco. Both pair beautifully with pickled red onions, whose sharp, tangy acidity cuts through the richness and brings everything into balance. Their menu of premium meats is surprisingly expansive--arrachera, costillas de res, sirloin, shrimp, octopus, champiñones, and tripas. They even offer a prime selection (ribeye, New York strip, filet mignon, picanha) and a couple of ultra-premium options like tomahawk steak and lobster. Impressive as it is, I will stick with the more traditional cuts; I personally cannot justify spending over $3 on a street-style taco. What keeps me excited to return is the variety, the customizable salsa bar, the high-quality meats, the freshly made tortillas, and the commitment to authentic flavor and traditional technique. The long lines and the hype? They are justified. This taco truck delivers. read more

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This is the new "It" taco truck and overall it was pretty good. We got asada, pastor, and chicken tacos and all three were good. I think in terms of flavor we liked the pastor the most, the chicken second and the asada third, but it was all good. We got there right at 5 but there was already a line. Parking was rough but we got parking in the tiny lot. It's harrowing to park though. Very tight and people are double parked weirdly. When we ordered there was another fairly long wait and not clear why. They just put meat on (some very nice) tortillas and you do the rest. So you have to dress up your own tacos with the various salsas etc which are just sitting out in the open air in huge open containers. I usually don't get the "ick" in these settings -- it's not fine dining and it's not going to be the cleanest, eating out of a truck -- but for some reason the set up, the huge open containers, did give me the slight "ick" -- maybe if they were smaller containers being refilled, or if there were fewer flies flying around. Nevertheless, we topped our tacos with that stuff and it was pretty delicious. The portions are generous and the food is not expensive. I also got an horchata and enjoyed that. If I had any advice, it would be to serve the tacos faster, which would help with the lines and parking -- although I know it's probably good for business to look like you have a huge crowd at all times! -- and serve the toppings in smaller refillable containers -- or just top the tacos for the customers like a lot of trucks do. It's nice to be able to choose what to put on your taco, but having the trucks do it seems to work a lot better? read more

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I heard of this taco truck on Tik Tok, they opened on August 16. There have been multiple businesses previously at this location. I hope this one stays for a long time because the food is literally scrumptious! They are open Wednesdays - Sundays from 5pm to 1am for now. We arrived around 10pm and there was a long line. People were ordering piles of plates. I knew I was in the right spot. We ordered 3 regular corn tortilla tacos, 3 flour tortilla tacos, a burrito, and a quesadilla. Everything was delicious and loaded with meat, but my favorite were the big flour tortilla tacos - like making a big taco in my grandmother's kitchen. They have a big operation taking up the parking lot with multiple grills going at the same time for the different meats they make. There is a full salsa and toppings bar that there were constantly refilling. There was upbeat music playing the whole time, it's a total vibe that you must check out!! read more

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So... first thing is this place opened at 5pm for taco Tuesday. I was here in line at 4:55... their tickets today started at number 5. I got #18... so I'm the thirteenth order for the day. It is now 6pm and they just served order 10. If you wonder why there is always a line, it's because they don't push food out. I hope this is worth it, because my go to spot i would have been in and out within 10 mins tops... will add once im finally served... okay. Back 1 hour 10 min wait. Not really impressed. The salsas are good. Meats were dry. I'd rather go to my usual spots. It was taco Tuesday and $2 tacos, i guess food saving grace. I think they have a prime location for eyes to see. But imo trucks in the skits of town are the real ones because people that know the bomb tacos are out there, are the clientele. Take this review and the photos for what you will. read more

Tacos El Cabezon - Asada - Tacos Near Me - Fresno, California

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Bruh, there is a constant line of 15+ people to order. If the reviews dont express a 4+ average rating, than the whole reviewing system is in disarray and untrustworthy. The demand alone is insane and a sign that this is highly sought after. We grabbed a to-go order 4my bb and her 3 kids, and everyone was content (...with leftovers). We would go back for sure. The biggest complaint I had was, they have already outgrown their space. read more

I live near by and it's always poppin! I must say, you do need to be patient when deciding to try em. Parking can be tough. It's a very small lot that circles around. So if you don't make it the first round, go in again lol. There are no portable restrooms which I feel with how busy it gets it almost needs one. Area is lit up and tables and chairs set up outside. Ok, now that's out of the way, let's talk about what we really wanna know... the food! They have separate stations outside where they cook their meats. They even make homemade tortillas. We an asada quesadilla, asada tacos, asada burrito, Al pastor tacos and Al pastor burrito. They were all pretty massive in size! The chop of the asada was into big pieces, very tender and the al pastor was FIRE! Quesadilla we were able to share as a family! They have a salsa station outside with 2 different reds, a green, avocado salsa, pickled red onions, onions, cilantro, lemon, and jalapeños. They were all pretty delicious. Prices are VERY good when compared to the portions. I'd definitely say we will be returning. read more

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This is by far the most disappointing taco my lips have touched in the last 8 years. I really don't mean to bash someone's buisness but it was honestly that awful. I waited in line for 20 min excited as can be, paid 36$ for 7 tacos and 1 mulita. The meats had zero flavor, no seasoning and the salsas were not good enough to save the tacos. Overall not good whatever so ever, i can think of 10 other places I would rather go to read more

Tacos El Cabezon - Mulita - Tacos Near Me - Fresno, California

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Super fast service and the food was made fresh. Fresh homemade tortillas, the salsas had a good flavor and a nice kick although I didn't care so much for the green salsa. I got their al pastor which was bomb and the ribs also bomb. Sadly they ran out of asada but I'm gonna assume that is also bomb. I did get their tripas tacos which was good but you gotta eat that fresh before it gets too chewy. You can get it crispy as well but I chose to get it slightly crispy because I don't like it when it's too crunchy. Would definitely go back to try it again. read more

Tacos El Cabezon - Alpastor, tripas and ribs - Tacos Near Me - Fresno, California

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Space is small. I usually don't mind with taco spots, so that doesn't bother me. I went for taco Tuesday special, but cashier was unaware and had to look it up on Instagram...she still ended up charging me regular price and I had get a refund and correct the amount. They had no ice for drinks. No fountain drinks. At the end, I got 2 plates of tacos with only 2 salsas. I had to go back and ask for more. The food is good! Staff could use more training and personal skills for sure. read more

This place sucks so bad. First time coming here. Drove from Clovis all the way here. Where to start??? My god. Husband wanted a torta. Was told they don't have cheese...... Feel bad for people that want a quesadilla, torta, mulita, etc. they should just advertise "plain tacos only". the drink menu said they had coke, guess what they didn't have that either. They only had one flavor of Jarritos. Overheard another customer ask for cilantro, they didn't have any. Got my tacos and they were literally just meat and tortilla. Asked for grilled onions- NONE. Had to ask for lime. Never been to a taco truck this terrible. I'll never come back and never recommend this place. I had high expectations. I'm truly disappointed! read more

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Bruh these tacos are so wowmazing! I like these tacos like maga loves trump, like Kanye loves Kanye, you get my point. I also love the fact that you can put your own toppings. The salsas are fire AF, finally someone with spicy green salsa! I will give them 7 starts but I'm limited to 5 . read more

My husband and I decided to try tacos at this spot about 50 minutes before closing. We were the only customers in line, with at least five employees on duty, yet we stood there for 10 minutes without acknowledgment. I finally asked if they were still open, and the woman at the counter rolled her eyes and looked visibly annoyed that I interrupted her while she was counting receipts. I refused to stand there any longer and told my husband we should leave. I won't tolerate being disrespected, especially when we were ready to spend our money. During that entire time, we watched the owner arguing with an employee over money not matching, while other workers stood around chiming in. I won't waste my time returning, but someone should remind the owner that paying customers come first. Save the internal drama for after closing if you want your business to thrive. read more

Disappointed. Thought It would be fire because it was on the news and every time we drive by there's a long line. Wait was 1.5hrs total (Sunday 5:30p) we were just excited to see what the hype was about. They forgot 4 of our tacos but we were already home. We tried asada, adobado, and el pastor. The only good one was asada 8/10. Taco truck in the hood are just as tasty. It's almost like they take a long time purposely so the line stays long - smart business tactic. I would only stop here again if the line wasn't so long. It's decent but not worth the wait. I talked to a few friends and apparently everyone had similar experiences - either forgotten food or they agree taco trucks in the hood are just as tasty. Sad because i live in bullard area near this taco truck but I would rather drive further. I wished it was worth the long line so i don't have to drive to the other side of town. read more

Tacos El Cabezon - Asada - Tacos Near Me - Fresno, California

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finally tried this place after seeing all the advertising & i can genuinely say this was a huge let down. we visited on a Saturday night at around 8pm & it wasn't busy at all. walking up we see a menu with very limited meat options. we order an AL PASTOR burrito, 2 tacos de ASADA, 2 tacos de AL PASTOR & an HORCHATA. Tacos are $3 which is ur average taco price & burritos were $13 for meat, beans & rice . first warning sign was the amount of teens running the place. about 7 kids were lingering inside the truck. the truck was rocking from all the movement which was concerning. we took our food to go & helped ourselves to the self serve condiments. Now for the food. as aforementioned, the tacos were supposed to be AL PASTOR & ASADA. we received all ASADA ??? unless the AL PASTOR & ASADA are supposed to look identical. meat was salty & nothing special really. tortillas gave store bought & not hand made like they advertise. the first bite of the burrito was all bean. finally reached the meat & surprise! more ASADA. we ordered an AL PASTOR burrito. salty, mediocre, & disappointing. threw away more than half of the burrito, the taste wasn't appetizing at all. & to top it off the horchata tasted like the powder kind you buy at the store. won't come back & can confirm that the place is definitely overhyped. the efforts they put into their advertising should go towards bettering their food. if you want good tacos visit El Taco Macho, Tuesday-Friday, 7pm-11pm on Ashlan & Marks. Those are truly bomb.com. read more

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I would give this zero stars. I was in high hopes as they use to be one of my fav taco spots. My meat was cold. The lady that took our order was extremely rude. She gave us a warm Coke to drink when we asked for ice she said they don't have any yet was giving ice in the horchata. The Al pastor tasted nothing like the taco truck. The floors were dirty and it was very hot in there. I won't be returning. read more

Tacos El Cabezon - Tacos Near Me - Fresno, California

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Customer service is absolutely terrible here. Waited for almost an hour. One of the employees came out and informed everyone that they ran out of meat and they were warming some up and that was the reason for the long wait. Wish they could have advised us of this prior to placing the order so that we could have made a decision to order here or not. Requested a refund cause I just did not want to wait any longer. How convenient that when I asked for a refund that so happened to be working on my order but we all know this tactic is never really true and I was not about to risk getting a food borne illness from half cooked food or getting little protein. So I opted for the refund. Also, i don't risk being victim to the cardinal rule. Lady who had originally taken my order asked if I was sure I had paid with card and asked for confirmation of amount. I showed her the amount on my bank mobile. After a lengthy process with the refund itself, she found the transaction. Instead of taking accountability for their actions, owner decided it would be better to dismiss my complaint. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere that is better with food and customer service. Cause also, last I checked, workers with pants exposing underwear is not exactly sanitary and can be dangerous and cause contamination to the food. read more

The Truck opens at 5:00 and there was a line of about 20 people when we got there at 5:00. It seemed like staff had just arrived. They were just starting to set up condiments and taking orders. It took us over an hour to get our order of simple tacos. Parking is hazardous. The tacos were good but nothing special. Not sure if it is worth the wait. read more

I stopped by recently and honestly I was really impressed. The food tastes super fresh and you can tell everything is made with care, not rushed or just thrown together. The tacos were so flavorful and definitely worth the wait. I noticed some items were sold out, but to me that just shows how popular the place is and that they're making food fresh. The staff was really kind and welcoming too, which made the whole experience feel comfortable and genuine. Small spot, big flavor, and good energy. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

If I could I would give them 0 stars. I came on a Saturday at 7pm, got to the window and they had ran out of al pastor and tripa. So I ordered 3 asada tacos, after waiting for almost 40 minutes, they began calling customers ahead of me and telling them that they had ran out of everything except pollo. Then they skipped my number and just decided to leave without my food. I will not be returning, the service is terrible. All the hype for nothing!!!! Go to Taco Pinto instead!!! read more

Tacos El Cabezon - Tacos Near Me - Fresno, California

Very disappointing experience. The cooking was sloppy, and my quesadilla was a complete mess with a badly burnt tortilla. On top of that, the salsa was left sitting out for a long time, which is a serious food safety concern and could easily make people sick. For how overpriced the food is, the quality was unacceptable. I would not recommend this place. read more

Tacos El Cabezon - Tacos Near Me - Fresno, California

I've been seeing this place on instagram with everyone raving about how good the food is. When I arrived there was no meat outside grilling, there was no one making homemade tortillas like they portray on instagram, just a regular taco truck. I order chicken and asada tacos. Needless to say they were disgusting. I was given one tortilla per taco, it was greasy and falling apart. The Asada was flavorless and had fat all throughout the taco. I honestly cannot rate the chicken as I couldn't bare to eat anymore. Don't believe the hype this place is nasty!!! And to think they're opening a Resturant (why bother). read more

Tacos El Cabezon - Tacos Near Me - Fresno, California

I really have to give this place a second chance I heard all the hype about their tacos and how good they are so I waited in a long line and got three tacos, Asada, Al Pastore and Tripa I asked for the tripa crispy and it wasn't the steak was too thick or big, but I'll give it to you. The Al Pastor store was delicious. And another thing be careful with the parking people that go there do not know how to park but when I do go back and I try them again I will update the review. read more

It was so bad and overpriced. the only flavor on the asada was the char on it. Got an asada burrito, the lady said it had rice beans meat and guacamole. Asked for the guacamole on the side and it was in fact in the burrito which had no rice in it either. There was no flavor in that or the tacos. Also asked for no onion on anything and they put it in everything. the best thing i ordered was the jarrito. save your money and try another taco spot! read more

Today I tried eating here for the second time as the previous time there was a long line. The first time we tried eating here the line barely moved. I told my wife I would wait in line this time. As I was waiting in line that was barely moving we noticed the workers inside were chatting instead of focusing on the customers, Even to the point that one of the workers seemed more interested in playing music than attending to customers. If these are considered one the best tacos spots in Fresno then I can't imagine what the worse spot looks like. We ended up leaving and will never be back. read more

Went on 1/3/26 and ordered 4 al pastor tacos and an asada quesadilla, I don't know who was working that night but the food was absolutely atrocious. This is NOT Al pastor, and the quesadilla was a solid 3/10. I'll always give people a few tries so I went back tonight 2/6 around midnight. I showed the cashier this photo and explained to hat had happened and she told me "it was probably during the time we had bad pastor and a lot of people were bringing it back" no attempt to rectify it in anyway. Tried to order some pastor tacos and a quesadilla and they were out of asada and chicken (not bad on them I just went to late) so I decide to just leave, she asked if I still wanted the tacos but I truly had no interest in getting another plate of tacos I wouldn't be able to eat if I couldn't get anything else. All in all 2 star place, the people a nice, the salsa is really good, but I'm two for two on leaving extremely disappointed. Immediate change to one star, looking at their other reviews they seem to switch to whatever is on hand when they run out of pastor. DO NOT RECOMMEND AND WOULD NOT SUPPORT. Bummer... read more

Tacos El Cabezon - No clue what it is, definitely not Al pastor though. - Tacos Near Me - Fresno, California

Ordered a Quesadilla this is what I got all full of oil, and I had to get the meat out, it was all soggy. Drove back and wouldn't make me something else. Waste 13$ read more

Tacos El Cabezon - . Nasty - Tacos Near Me - Fresno, California

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Must have,the al pastor asada tasted different every time I've ordered it but over all very good

I regret not writing this review when everything was still fresh in my mind but here we go. I had a horrible experience here and I would never go back. I had heard a lot of hype about this place all for it just to be as bad as it was. Me and my coworker got there and there was only 1 person working and he told us it would be around 20 minutes before the cashier girl came. We were like huh?? Why is she not here if you guys are open and asked if he could at least start making our food since we were on our 30 minute lunch and he said he couldn't. So basically we waited cause I really wanted to try the tacos. Once the girl came (she seemed as she had no sense of urgency despite the circumstance) she gets inside so I give her my order. I must say she wasn't rude, she was nice but seemed clueless to certain things. I asked for a certain type of meat and she said they didn't have it. I believe they were out of two types of meats actually so I think I had to get al pastor. I also got an horchata. My coworker ordered next and they also didn't have the agua fresca he wanted so he had to get horchata. Another thing is we were right in the sun, there was no shade for the tables. So as we waited she's attending to the long line of people (remember she was gone for 20 minutes so people started forming a line and were all waiting) and once they finally call us up she gives us the food and the drinks have no ice. They are not even cold!! Then there is no salsa or toppings for the tacos. Usually taco spots have all that stuff ready on a table outside the food truck but not here! She says she will prepare that for us. We sit down with our tacos and we can't even eat them because we are waiting for her. Honestly she must of taken around 5 to 7 minutes for the salsa, cilantro and onion because when I got back up to see what she was doing she was putting the salsa and toppings in little containers not just for us but for everyone !!! So she was taking forever and was super slow and had even spilled some so she was cleaning it up. I was super frustrated at that point but I didn't want to start an issue I was just over it. I just knew I would never give them my business again. Like how do you run a business and have the "cashier" not even there ready to work! The tacos were mid and kinda cold by that point so over all that place is WACK! Never again. If you want bomb tacos and service, don't waste your time here. read more

All hype, no flavor. Don't waste your time. I really wanted to like this place, but after two separate visits, I'm convinced it's all marketing and no substance. My first visit was a letdown--the food was bland and the portions were barely filling. I noticed the owner was busy "kissing babies" and working the room, but I wish that energy was spent in the kitchen instead. I went back a second time, thinking maybe the first night was just a fluke due to the opening rush. Unfortunately, it was the same story. The food is a far cry from authentic LA-style cuisine; it feels like they couldn't cut it in the LA market and moved to the Valley assuming we wouldn't know the difference. If you think Taco Bell is authentic Mexican food, you might like this--otherwise, save your money and your time. The long wait for subpar food simply isn't worth it. read more

The food is good, there is always long lines but they usually are quick on calling you for your food.

After seeing all the hype this taco spot has got & been wanting to try it for a while now, I was highly disappointed! The asada had more fat & grissle pieces than it was the meat itself as well as a bit dry, and the al pastor was mediocre. I had high expectations, but this spot is pure hype sadly! Won't be back. Save your money & go to your go to taco spot y'all read more

I see people with mixed reviews not sure why? Best pastor I've found in Fresno portion size huge must try

One of my coworkers told me about how good the food truck is. So I took it upon myself to come check it out. For starters, the customer service could use a little tightening. I just barely got to the line, saying hello and this young lady off the bat, with no greeting & says with kind of a nippy attitude " are you gonna order ?". It's definitely not the worst interaction I've experienced in recent time, but first impressions is a very big detail in my book & feel that they can do a little better in that area. As far as the food goes, it was ehh. I had ordered a chicken quesadilla & I have to say not only did the food tasted bland, but it was also a bit too burnt. read more

just because it's on Shaw anyways always long lines Food ain't all that great and owner get upset when we give our honest opinion/feedback on the taste he rather just block a person that's giving him a bad review ridiculous that's how you wanna be a Business owner and can't take feedback There's better tacos than this place and I'm not hating I'm just giving my real opinion/feedback . And there's no more parking too. read more

The carne asada was delicious. Worth the wait. Cool vibe, good music and clean. Gonna try the torta next time, it looks bomb! read more

Tacos El Cabezon - Asada burrito. - Tacos Near Me - Fresno, California

Don't go if you're in a hurry... showed up right at 5:00 when they opened, but they definitely weren't ready to go. Took almost twenty minutes just to place my order, and then waited another forty for the food. Neither my wife nor I are big beef eaters, so we split a chicken mulita, a chicken quesadilla, and a side of rice and beans. The quesadilla was huge, which was nice, because so was my bill. As for the food, well... it was okay, but nothing to write home about. Hope you're alright with dark meat. Doubt I'll return. read more

The food is great! The salsas are bomb. I loved the shrimp tacos and tripa. Also, the music is good.

If I could give this place 10 stars I would the tacos were so good! The portions are great if anyone asks me this is definitely the place to eat!! read more