I wish they had quesabirria but the amount of food you can get here for cheap is awesome. Their chicken taco is surprisingly good. So is the carnitas. Usually Al pastor is my favorite but theirs was slightly dry. The corn tortillas are perfect size and have great flavor. A good, cheap lunch. read more

Tacos El Cunao #1 - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Cleveland, Tennessee

Service was fairly fast. The tacos were great but the beans and rice were cold and watery. Price a bit high for it all considering, but my regular go-to Mexican restaurant was closed today. read more

My favorite tacos in town! Truly authentic! Always quick service! It's a food truck full of original ambiance.

Everytime i go i get something new and its alwYs a good decision. Prices are super decent!!!

This is the best food truck you'll find in Cleveland, and truly, probably the best authentic Mexican Food you'll find in Cleveland. Albeit, that's not saying [too] much, since Cleveland is not what you would call, a "culinary capital," but this little place will surprise you and, who knows, even refresh you if the weather's good. The only drawback? Waiting times till the food peeps can be long, even if it is takeout, especially on busy hours. Make sure to take your time. This one's a #recommend, for now. - SrsRsrS read more

Tacos El Cunao #1 - I captured this classy pic near the time when it was first established this would become THE mighty taco truck of Cleveland. - Mexican Near Me - Cleveland, Tennessee

This my first ever Food Truck visit to a permanent location with definite set hours. I have been wanting to visit this food truck for a few months since a Yelper added it back during the summer. I called them on phone to confirm their hours and their was a bit of understanding and comprehending of our communication. But, once arrived I looked at pictures of what they have pinned up outside their food truck and they knew what I wanted. menu items ordered: Mexican coke, steak Gordita, and chicken taco. The Gordita and taco went down quickly as it was so good as I almost inhaled them without chewing. The Mexican Coke can be found at about half of all ice cream shops between Cleveland and Chattanooga. In summary, I enjoyed my first visit to a food truck and will have to try another one soon. read more

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The best tacos ever! They still invade my dreams... if I return to TN I will make a pit stop just for more. Please don't judge a book by its cover... you want tacos to make your dreams envious... stop, order and eat! read more

I live in So Cal (totally not bragging about but I have reasons for opening with it). I go to Mexico and eat legit Mexican food there. I know good mex food when it comes across my plate. Just like a good secret service guy can spot a fake bill a mile away. Same thing. This place is legit. Now, I haven't tried every Mexican food place in Cleveland yet but I don't need to. This is the best mex food place in Cleveland. I had the chorizo Torta and my family had steak and chicken burritos. The seasoning were on point and the portions big. I'll be back read more

This place is a hidden gem! A food truck w a pavilion-- with heat-- is serving the best taco I've had east of the Mississippi. They have all the classic Mexican flavors and choices of meat, including tongue and cheek meat. I got the cheek tacos, and they were fantastic. Great seasoning, spice, and topped with yummy cilantro n onions w your choice of green or red sauce. Cleveland has a hidden gem on the highway! read more

After a year of searching for good tacos, I just tried **Tacos El Cuñao** on Lee Highway. I had noticed it in passing the other day and figured it looked genuine enough with its cute little aircraft hangar dining area and food truck kitchen. Ordering at the window of their truck, the mouth watering smell made me anxious to figure out what I wanted to order from their menu, which included a wide selection of authentic meats. As I ordered, the service was excellent, and I was impressed by the kind demeanor of the cooks and the hostess at the window. The food, which my family of 5 had ordered a lot of, was cooked up much faster than I had expected. After the brief wait, we got our food from the window and brought it back to sit down and eat. We were shocked by the authentic, full, and unique flavor of each dish we had ordered. From Lengua and Pollo tacos (Beef tongue and Chicken) to Asada Gorditas (steak), each meal was exquisitely cooked to tender perfection. The green salsa excellenty complimented the chicken dishes, while I prefered the red salsa with the steak. Everything we were served was excellent, and I'd highly recommend the beef tongue to anyone who has never tried (or maybe never even heard) of it before! I moved here from the California/Mexico border, and figured I'd never find Mexican food as good as what I'd become accustomed to in the southwest. However, I can confidently say that this beats most, if not everything, that I've ever had throughout the entirety of the west, and is by far and wide the best I've ever had further east than Arizona. Please, support them at 713 S. Lee Highway in Cleveland 37312! They also have a location in Chattanooga 37421, 5813 Lee Highway. This was a wonderful culinary and customer experience, and I'd highly recommend it to anyone seeking out an authentic experience as I was, as this business certainly deserves your patronage! P.S. I was unfamiliar with the word Cuñao, so I asked. They told me it means Brother in Law! Pretty cute if you ask me. Cheers, everyone, and thank you to Tacos El Cuñao for the great meal! I'll be going back often. read more

Best carne asada tacos is all of TN if you ask me and I've been to a "few." Coming from Cali I'm picky and this place makes the cut. Real deal and PLEaSE order the grilled onion and jalapeños side. It will change your world. Expect long lines, I call in my order. read more

Tacos El Cunao #1 - So so good - Mexican Near Me - Cleveland, Tennessee

Authentic Mexican Food. I had the 3 chicken platter. The tacos were excellent with what appears to be fine made tortillas. I would skip the rice and beans next time I think - choosing the tacos from the alacarte menu instead read more

Some of the best tacos I've ever had! Recommend getting the chicken and/or pork tacos. Fresh made corn tortillas and make sure you ask for the sauces to put on the tacos. Very cheap for how authentic the tacos are. Walk right up to the truck and then either take them to go or eat them underneath a culvert. read more

Tacos El Cunao #1 - Mexican Near Me - Cleveland, Tennessee

Really great little find. I use Yelp a lot when I travel, and was on the hunt for Los Gallos Tacos, which Yelp had rated #1 for tacos in Cleveland, TN... but apparently doesn't exist. On my way back down S. Lee Hwy I passed this little place, on a hard-to-get-to corner across from the CVS at this crazy intersection. Once I doubled back and figured out how to get into the parking lot, I was definitely hungry and hoping they were as good as the one I was initially searching for... And they were. I had three tacos: one carne asada and 2 al pastor... and then I went back for a carne asada gordita. The tacos were loaded with cilantro and onions. The gordita stuffed with cilantro, onions, tomatoes, lettuce and cotija cheese. Paired with the salsa verde that was in a big bottle on my table... DELICIOUS! I also had 2 bottled "Mexican" cokes (sugar cane, not corn syrup). All that and my bill came to $10... If I lived here, I'd definitely be a regular at Tacos El Cuñao. read more

Tacos El Cunao #1 - 3 tacos. One carne asada. Two al pastor. Both with cilantro and onions. - Mexican Near Me - Cleveland, Tennessee

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Taco is god's or Mexico's gift to humanity. It is a fully balanced and complete meal, easily wrapped in foil for takeout, or enjoyed on a nice day right at the food truck. There's vitamin K in the cilantro, vitamin C in the onions and lime juice, protein and fat in the meat, and carbs in the tortilla. You also get your daily dose of vitamin D from the sun while frequenting a food truck. And these are just the major vitamins. There's also lycopene from the salsa, iron in the meat, etc.... I've had tacos in Mexico, and most US states, and these tacos are some of the best that I've had. The service was excellent, I felt super guilty about not thinking fast enough to tip the kid. If you can spare a dollar, please tip the server on my behalf, as I'm not local. The food was sublime. I got two tacos and a gordita, and everything was amazing. This place is certainly bookmarked for the next time that I'm in town. read more

Tacos El Cunao #1 - Mexican Near Me - Cleveland, Tennessee

Authentic. We had some language issues when ordering. But it is the real deal. The problem when we went was that they did not have beans, so hard to get a bean burrito. But what they did have was good. read more

Tacos El Cunao #1 - The truck - Mexican Near Me - Cleveland, Tennessee

Awful food , Worst place to eat meat was so burnt they just serve you a mess , I do not recommend this place

Literally one of my favorite places to eat in Cleveland. I live for their food. Best Mexican, period. The Beef Head is to die for, try it, trust me. Don't waste your time with the 1,000 different Tex-Mex places in Cleveland, come here instead. read more

food was PHENOMENA. service was just as amazing. the hubs and I brought our two kids and ate at their tables. live out of state but I'd make a trip back here just for these fries!!!!! read more

Delicious, authentic, Mexican food. Plenty of (outdoor) seating. I got the Elote (So good) and the mini quesadilla which was enough to fill me up. No complaints! read more

This is an amazing food truck for authentic Mexican food. The burritos are HUGE and so delicious. We got the carne asada and they come packed with so much good stuff. Definitely recommend and will go back again and again. Friendly staff also. We got ours to go with chips and salsa. Fast and great customer service. read more

Don't be fooled by the exterior. Stop, eat, and enjoy. This is by far the best tasting Mexican food. The tacos, sopes,sauces and salsa are so flavorful. Despite being full I found myself eating every last bite. read more

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Real Authintic Mexican street tacos Served with fresh made Pico and made to order Guacamole.

Authentic Mexican tacos in Cleveland! These are the best. It is easy to drive by but do yourself a favor and stop in. The tacos and gauc and great. I can't wait to try more. read more

Best Mexican Food I've had in Tennessee. It's legit authentic, like you'll get better prices and faster service if you order in spanish... I'm a sucker for the Steak Tacos and Chicken Gorditas ($2 each)... delicious! Only one problem...now this has made me hungry. read more

As soon as I had my first bite, I knew this place deserved the hype. My food was tasty and fresh, delivered quickly by nice folks. There's not much to say about the ambience as you're eating from a food truck stationed in the parking lot of what appears to be a car dealership, but for the price and taste-- it's awesome. Great lunch spot in Cleveland, especially if you've just got a few minutes to eat or pick up. read more

I am a frequent yelper and was surprised to find this place was not listed, so I added it for them and the rest of the community! This is one of VERY few authentic Mexican places to eat in our area. I have spent a lot of time in southern California, so I know what a good truck should offer and these guys hit the mark! I am in Chattanooga, so it's not often I get to visit. If you are in Chattanooga, check out Carnitas Carmelitas on Amnicola or Taco Roc (over priced) on Lee hwy and Shallowford for a similar experience. Recommend horchata to drink, and Tacos al Pastor read more

Listen, these are the absolute best tacos in the Chattanooga area, in Southeast TN, in Tennessee, in the southern United States of America. It's not often that I get food that literally makes me dance while eating but Tacos El Cuñao makes me dance every single time. Chorizo pambazos. Tacos de lengua. Todos las cosas! I'm so thankful that these wonderful people are right down the road from me. But I would drive 100 miles just to eat here. Read the other reviews. They aren't wrong. read more

This is the real deal; don't expect much frill...only great food; haven't experienced a bad thing yet; tacos are on point; chalupas just as good, the tostadas are my favorite! The sauces are amazing, just a hands down great experience; the price makes it all that much better; I'll keeping going back for a fix... read more

It is really hard to order trom this place. It is nearly impossible to figure out what the things on the menu are and what is in them. I always end up leaving with out buying anything and going somewhere were descriptions, images, ingredients and other pertinent information about the food is readily available. read more

Coming from California, we were hard pressed to find good Mexican food. Let me tell you, this place is AWESOME, especially for the price. Their location on Lee Hwy is pretty good too, but this truck is fantastic. Recently had the chicken burrito and had the time of my life. So flavorful, fresh, and the chicken is so tender. Love it!! read more

When my coworkers said "Hey, let's go to the taco truck for lunch." I didn't have a clue what they were talking about. But it was some yummy goodness. I had the stake tacos. Great marinated steak on fresh corn tortillas served with cucumber and lime wedges. The table got ground beef nachos and chips and guacamole all flavorful and fresh. Prices are cheap and food is fast... and it may be the only place in Cleveland TN where you can eat in a Quonset hut. read more

Was not as impressed with the street tacos for my second visit. El Pastor was very dry had to ask for extra lime to squeeze on meat.

Definitely authentic Mexican food. The food truck and the outside service and dining area adds to the authenticity.

Awesome street tacos, got a combination of steak and pork. Took a little long for the order to come out and would be great to get a bag of chips and salsa after payment to enjoy during the wait. Next time may ask if they can do that. All the salsas are really good as well and fresh made chips. read more

Excellent food! Ordered a Sope, Gordita and a Taco. Perfectly prepared and added some avocado sauce as well. Ordered a Strawberry Jarrito for my drink, good prices as well! read more

Tacos El Cunao #1 - Sope, Gordita, and Taco! Delicious! - Mexican Near Me - Cleveland, Tennessee

This is some of my favorite food in Cleveland. Don't let appearances fool you. The food is legit and the price point is great.

To be a small little truck on the side of the road this place is actually very authentic and flavorful. The place might look a little sketchy but it's definitely not a disappointment. Possibly the best salsa around. read more

used to be great. food quality is terrible. steak is always full of fat and tortillas are too greasy. it's normal tacos.. not birria.

This is the closest thing to authentic Mexican food in Cleveland. I'm from Southern California, 20 minutes from the border therefore I know what real Mexican food is. I always get the carne asada (steak) tacos or the shrimp tostada. I haven't tried everything on the menu but I know this place is close to tasting like real Mexican food! The whole set up of this place is just like eating in Mexico! It's great. They take debit cards as well. read more