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    Tacos El Colima

    4.7 (26 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

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    Torta
    Philip N.

    I would drive to Mexico just to get authentic Mexican food not knowing about this place. I've had their torta -'s tacos and they are on par with the excellent quality you'd expect from an authentic Mexican food place. This has become my favorite place to get Mexican food. The torta was packed with all the different flavors from the salsa, meat, and herbs used to make a mouthwatering meal at a price you can't beat. The portions are very generous and customer service is top notch. I highly recommend this place.

    Quesabirria
    Eric E.

    This looked like a solid taco spot on Yelp, and it was no disappointment. Food was fresh, fast and delicious. Birria was flavorful and rich. Tripas were clean and cooked crunchy the way I like. And there's Buche! Sure it's in rough part of town and hours are limited, but it's soooo worth it.

    Carne asada burrito

    One of the best burritos I've had in a long time! I came through Bakersfield and was looking for a good spot to eat and was craving this. The meat was perfectly seasoned and cooked, rice and beans great, toppings fresh.

    Chorizo and Asada combo burrito
    Eula D.

    HANDS. DOWN. MY. FAVORITE. EVER. There are literally so many taco places in town and they all have something different to offer, and many are very delicious indeed......but oh my goodness, I just can't get over this place. It feels like a literal hole in the wall place and it feels questionable, but it's ALWAYS these spots that are under-appreciated and overlooked. My favorite item that I get is the el pastor and chorizo burrito. It's hugely proportioned (enough for 2 people or 2 meals if you wanna keep for yourself...) & is bursting with flavor! Each bite is surely satisfying. No, this isn't the place if you wanna watch your diet, cause you can see the grease from the foil they wrap it in, but that's exactly what I want from my burritos! If I'm gonna splurge, I'm going all in. In addition, I had them cater my son's first birthday party a year ago. They came and set up promptly, were generous, brought their own plates, utensils, and napkins, as well as the sides (salsas, etc.) & it was a huge hit! We had expected 50 people to show up and therefore made an order for 50 people to be fed. But nearly 20 didn't show up, but they still had the courtesy to cook for the 20 people who didn't arrive, and allowed us to take the allotted extra food ourselves. Will forever use them as our taco guys and will always come here for my Mexican food cravings!

    Carne Asada Tacos
    Rene B.

    I've been here a handful of times now. The tacos are really good. The meat is flavorful and cooked really well. The tortillas are fried up very nice; they the perfect amount of flex and crunch while still not being greasy. All the fixings seem decent quality. But the place could be held together a lot better. There is only a small opening to order food and it's easy for them to not see you. It's not the cleanest place either. Once when I came in there was a baby wearing only a diaper walking and for a while until they grabbed him and took him to the back. The food saves this rating. I am always hesitant to go back. Probably should be a 2 but the food is that good. 3 stars.

    Carne Asada Tacos with onions and cilantro
    Grace A.

    Excellent food, well seasoned, excellent service, nice and peaceful dine in area. We had carne asada tacos, quesabirria tacos and shrimp tacos as well. Everything tasted great.

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    Mauricio V.

    This small taqueria is not in the best of neighborhood so walking up to it makes it seem as if you are about to embark in a world of stomach pain. The outside of the building is a bit run down and there's is a big homeless population running around, but as you walk in you noticed that the dirty environment stayed outside. The venue was clean and fresh considering it was 108 degrees that day. They kept the restaurant at a fairly comfortable temperature. Looking around you will see old school red booths with some artwork hanging. To the right there is a fridge filled with beverages. Directly ahead is a counter with the menu posted up above. A very friendly man pops out his head from a small window and takes your order. I went with 2 asada, 2 al pastor and 2 carnitas mixtas. I was informed that you pay after you eat so I grabbed my soda and sat down. The tacos took about 8 minutes to be completed. When I got my order the tacos smelled amazing and looked even better. They are double tortilla tacos,they are fairly small but they pack so much flavor on them that it was not a issue. The tortillas where semi crunchy which gave every bite a pleasant texture all the meats where tender and perfectly seasoned. The asada was my favorite. The salsa wasn't spicy but had great flavor. With a little squirt of lemon on top these tacos had to of been top 2 tacos I have EVER tasted. DO NOT Let the way the outside of this restaurant looks give it a try the owner is friendly and can cook a darn good taco. Most definitely would recommend everyone give it a try. Also on Tuesday the tacos are 99 cents.

    Carne asada tacos
    Christina Marie G.

    Great service and Great tacos the tortillas are yummy! I definitely recommend this place for the best tacos in town. I always get carne Asada and it's very tasty and juicy.

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    I had the carne asada burrito and a can of Coke. The cost: $16. The burrito was very good, but price is a bit much.

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    Best tacos I've had here in Bakersfield. Will be returning, meat was cooked perfect .

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    I love it!Never thought that cucumbers is a good match to my taco de tripas!!!!small place but food is so worth it!

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    This place has tasty tacos pastor. Love this whole in the wall. The owner is very friendly.

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    Erick's Street Tacos

    Erick's Street Tacos

    3.9
    (47 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    First time trying Ericks tacos, we went to the Airport Drive location. This place has the best…read moretacos in Bakersfield. I see that on Wednesdays they sell their tacos for $1, I paid full price for mine (2.50) and I do not regret it for a moment. The corn tortilla is hand made right in front of you, the meat is cooked to perfection and the salsas are so flavorful I wanted them all. The pinapple on the pastor taco deserves a million stars. The lady taking our order was so sweet and the line moved really quick. We tipped 7.00 on our 50.00 order and she was so suprised (people please tip,especially this place. They are doing the Lords work here!) You can see your order being made right in front of you and it all looks so delicious. The menu has many options to choose from, today we chose tacos but im sure we're coming back for more tacos and to try other things. This is an outdoor venue, this particular one is in the parking lot of a local bar. There is plenty of tables, including a couple of water misters for hot days. Today was way over 100 degrees so it made the wait a bit more bearable. Because of the heat we chose to take it to go but on a nicer day I think id rather eat there.

    I'm a foodie guy so I love trying different taco spots. I seen this place on social media so I had…read moreto try it out. I ordered two asada tacos, carnitas, a loaded asada papa, and a pineapple with chamoy . The meat had good flavor but the meat was really greasy. The Fresca was watered down. The papa was good. Lots of free condiments to add on, the salsa's were fire. The service was ok. I would come here again but not for my taco Tuesday.

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    Grilled onions, jalapeños, nopal, tostada for free
    Grilled onions, jalapeños, nopal, tostada for free
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    Sancho's Tacos

    Sancho's Tacos

    4.2
    (362 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Absolutely floored by this place--it's a hidden gem!…read more Seating inside is pretty limited, but they do have outdoor tables and chairs, which honestly adds to the vibe. Parking is street only, but trust me... it's 100% worth the hassle. From the moment we walked in, the experience was great. We were warmly greeted and given the option to get recommendations or browse the menu ourselves, which I appreciated. After taking our time, we ordered the chicken quesadilla, nacho fries, and a California burrito, along with salsa verde, chubbie salsa, and chipotle salsa. The food? Incredible. A solid 10/10. Everything was packed with flavor, the meat was juicy (not dry at all), and the salsas absolutely stole the show. On top of that, the staff really made the experience stand out. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and kept checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. Great food, great music (nothing but bangers the whole time), and amazing service. I'll definitely be back!

    I feel as though Sancho's Tacos has been coming up in my feed, or I hear about the place from…read morefriends. I finally had an opportunity to stop in myself and was not disappointed. So good! The place is pretty easy to find on the corner of 18th & R. There isn't a lot of seating for more than parties of 4. We were a party of 6 and we all smooshed into a horseshoe booth inside. There are only 2 of these booths available and they indicated they are not able to place additional seating at the booths. I imagine you might be able to put tables together outside for a larger party. We were greeted warmly, and while I felt overwhelmed by the amazing choices, the gal taking our order put me at ease by walking me through the menu board. We got amazing carnitas quesadillas and tacos and another dish that came on top of a mound of delicious fries. It's the kind of place where you order, then sit down and they bring you the food. We were well taken care of. Our drinks were refilled and they brought us 'to go' boxes. Their portions are generous and just tasty. And the iced tea was perfect! We ordered a full order of chips and salsa. That is extra. It was $6 for a full order ($5 for half) and these chips were well worth the cost. We will be back!

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    Comfortable seating.
    Comfortable seating.
    Burrito bowl (i think this was a burrito with tri tip, but he was able to make it without the tortilla)
    Burrito bowl (i think this was a burrito with tri tip, but he was able to make it without the tortilla)
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    Birria Bros.

    Birria Bros.

    4.5
    (148 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    Can I start off by saying OH MY GOD! I ordered the Birria…read moretacos from DoorDash. My dasher was amazing btw. But when I bit into that first taco, MY GOD. It was amazing. I don't live in the area. I live 3 hours away and I need to go and buy tacos to take home. I have not had any tacos at this price at this flavor in so long, the price, the flavor, no way any place can beat it. I hope Birria Bros is making so much money. I will be hitting their spot before I leave town, where I live, there is NOTHING that beats their flavor, thank you for a great dinner in a strange town. An edit: I actually went to the location the next day., I ate the most tasty quesatacos ever. Inhad a Mexican Coke that only cost $3.. the best hot salsa. The young man taking the orders was super friendly. I also went back AGAIN to order food to take home,. I live 3 hours away and I was not about to leave empty handed, the same young man helped me with my to go order and was so nice and helpful. I wish they were local to me, if your ever in the area PLEASE take this review as your sign to TRY them! Not ONCE, not TWICE, THREE TIMES!!

    Wow what an upgrade from several years ago. Yes, the food is still made out of a truck BUT they…read morehave a covered, sit-down patio with about 8 tables too! No more eating out of the trunk lol. Maybe soon they will have a bathroom too **wishful thinking** The menu is also rejuvenated where they added birria ramen and bombs. There's also a delicious beverage menu with various lemonades too. Highly recommend if you're passing through. All of the food was delicious

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    Drink menu 12/25
    Drink menu 12/25
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    Taqueria El Jalisciense

    Taqueria El Jalisciense

    4.6
    (9 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    Pass!!! Literally the only reason we went was because my boyfriend went to school with this guy &…read morelet me tell you maybe we went on an off day But, the woman taking our order there was just off/weird then gets on her phone to talk to idk who about roaches in their home of which my boyfriend confirmed they've always had them and that's where they make their SALSA!!??? Uh" why would you bring me here to eat then!!!!! Yup, threw away my food right there. Yes, the food may look presentable but it's a hard NO for me. If you can't control your infested home then why cater or serve the public? All he did was fool the system into getting recognition so thank you but NO THANK YOU. Yes I'm still with my boyfriend for all you wondering & he is now my fiancé. Due diligence on where you eat....

    Found out about this taco truck from someone and decided to make my way to Union. I checked out the…read moreinstagram page and the food looked bomb! I was excited to check this place out. We had a hard time finding it at first, but it's located in the parking lot of South Union Mini Mart. There's a lot of different taco trucks on Union, so make sure you don't pass this one up. Parking isn't really an issue, so don't worry about that. Staff is really nice. The first time we visited the young lady that took our order was very friendly and interactive. She had a nice warm personality so you feel welcomed when you visit. The owner, I didn't catch his name but he's literally cooking the food in the back. He's super friendly and also made us feel welcomed. Even though they are wayyyy out there on Union, they are the reason why people want to come back. Yes, food can be good at places, but if you have a good heart and personality then people can tell you're genuine. The first time we visited we were overwhelmed because we wanted to try EVERYTHING, I don't know what's my favorite item yet, but I'll let you guys know when I find out. Don't sleep on Taqueria El Jalisciense! I'm not a big fan of chicken tacos and I even loved those and I would get it again. Everything is so flavorful and you can tell he really thought about his menu. What I love is that he uses quality meats. Don't believe me? Definitely check out his instagram @jalisciense_torres don't blame me if you get hungry checking out his page haha. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone. If you're around the area and don't mind driving out to Union then this is the place. Give them a chance. P.S. they only take cash or Zelle so be prepared and they open in the evenings at 4pm-10pm. You better go before people start hearing about this place and the lines get too long. :-)

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    Taqueria El Jalisciense
    Taqueria El Jalisciense
    Taqueria El Jalisciense

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    Luna

    Luna

    4.3
    (260 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$
    Romantic vibe
    Locally owned & operated

    My son took me out for lunch, I was so happy he picked this spot! Our food as excellent and the…read moredrinks were delicious. There are a lot of tables and seating between the two rooms inside and the completely shaded outdoor patio, it doesn't look as big from the outside as it truly is. The decor is really nice and earthy with tons of real vine plants, a mix of fake, cute mirrors and wall decor, and cool basket lighting. We went at the tail-end of lunch, and it was busy, but there were still a few tables open (I recommend making reservations). I ordered a raspberry drop (not overly sweet so I loved it) and my son ordered a triple berry hibiscus refresher, it was so good! For lunch, he ordered the garlic+parmesan cream pasta with chicken and not only was it scrumptious, but he had enough leftovers for another meal! I had the fish tacos- they were excellent, the pickled onions on top *chef's kiss* made them superb. I would only recommend asking for the tortillas to be doubled because they fell apart. The I'll be returning for sure with friends, and a date night with my hubby.

    Food- great mojito! Fish and chips, humm... the fish was deliciously moist and delicious. The aioli…read moresauce was the best! The disappointment was the over fried fries. A great disappointment. Service- seated immediately & table service quick Ambiance- I love the decor.

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    Sketch bathroom pose lol
    Sketch bathroom pose lol
    Crispy Eggplant Burger w/side of fries ~ excellent
    Crispy Eggplant Burger w/side of fries ~ excellent
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