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Tacos El Chivo

4.6 (46 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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Janine K.

A game-changer for late-night taco cravings! This is my second time having Tacos El Chivo (had at two different locations.) What sets them apart from other taco stands is their al pastor from a vertical rotisserie with pineapple and handmade tortillas! No need to drive out to LA anymore since it's conveniently located just down the street. All their sauces are all really good and adds the perfect kick to each bite. They post their location pop-ups on Instagram, usually with 2-3 spots in North OC. Highly recommend for a quick and satisfying taco fix! The service is quick even if the line gets long, and they make sure you have all the toppings and sauces you need. They also take zelle, so don't worry about bringing cash!

Chicken and Al pastor tacos
Christine Yuna H.

Tacos El Chico is a taco truck that's open late at night. They advertise through their Instagram what city and times they're open which is helpful. They have a Placentia location that's open past 2 am. Tacos were reasonably priced. They're known for their al pastor tacos and they definitely didn't disappoint. You can sit on tables that they provide in front of their food truck. I also got a hot dog that was priced pretty high at $8.00. The hot dog just had a bunch of bell peppers and tasted not that great. I was hoping for a bacon wrapped dirty dog so this $8.00 hot dog was extremely disappointing for the price . Come for the tacos!

Homemade tortillas with Al Pastor
Dean D.

This place realllllllllly rocks my socks. I know it's a curbside vendor but don't let the pop up vibe make you skip it. Pull over and check out what Tacos El Chico is all about. Their ingredients are fresh and tasty. They also hand make their tortillas right in front of you while you wait. My go to is the Al pastor with the pineapple. Make sure to follow their instagram to locate where their pop ups are for the day. Instagram : @tacos.elchivo. Their fast and friendly service is sooooo good. One thing be aware of their portions. They're big and never leave you hungry. I gave 4/5 stars cause the last two times I went they were out of chicken and didn't put slices of pineapple on the Al pastor.

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Andrea G.

AMAZING! We got asada tacos and they did not disappoint! They make the tortillas fresh when you order. Check their instagram for the most updated location.

El trompo
Matt M.

I have been searching for tacos in the USA that reminded me of the tacos from Mexico. From the fresh cut pastor de el trompo to the salsa to the horchata. Everything is great! Even my girlfriend from Veracruz, Mexico approves of this place!

Al pastor

Great authentic street taco stand. Food is flavorful and price is right. Cant go wrong with either taco asada or taco al pastor. The al pastor is extremely juicy and flavorful. Its on a spit and fire roasted. Follow their instagram feed in order to find their hours of operation and location. They usually have a stand in san pedro, 2 in anaheim and one in Fullerton. The burritos are also tasty and very filling. Ive been them multiple times and never got sick so i assume their food handling is clean but eat at your own risk.

a plate of food and a drink
Michael D.

Was craving tacos tonight's. I enter Tacos El Chivo in my navigation and while on the road. I decided to go to my normal spot. Well guess what it was closed tonight. Then it was onto my 2nd go to spot. Closed too! Guess it was FATE that led me back to Taco El Chivo! Not lying! Haha. Walked up and was like okay this spot is legit. Handmade tortillas and al pastor on the spindle with the pineapple! Got 1 asada and 2 al pastors and fresca naranja. Best combo right there. Meat and taste all hit the spot...for sure I'm coming back here again!

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These tacos were absolutely heaven!! They are a must when looking for a good taco! You can't go wrong with any of the items on the menu.

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Tacos Pastor very tasty and delicious. Crapping them out the next day was the worst part. I don't think their meat or sauce was fresh lol.

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Bomb tacos for a fair price with guacamole. Fire. Fast service. Cool food truck. I'll be back if I'm around the area

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The Al pastor burrito was very good. Better than most brick and mortar Mexican restaurants.

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It use to be a great stand to get tacos, sadly not anymore, last time the meat was really dry, like it's been reheated many times.

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2 years ago

semitas are absolute fire!!.. the milanesas are ok but carnitas and pastor and cecina are

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2 years ago

They used to set up a taco cart on Lakeview near the old Kaiser in Anaheim. Very good! Wish they had a shop in Yorba Linda!

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Delicious tacos! Tortillas made fresh too. Very friendly people. Al pastor is tasty with pineapple

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My new fave. They pile the meat on. Wonderful flavor on the Al pastor and Asada. I can't wait to go back

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One of the best Al pastor spots I love when they add guac and salsa on the tacos very similar to el gordo style.

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