Really decent street tacos, authentic, and feature the best parts of the cow: tongue and cheeks. Be adventurous and do try them. The food is on point but the room is very darkly lit. 4 stars all the way. Love the Margarita menu read more

So you discovered the dive bar with the big burritos and the best salsa bar in town. Your taste buds commend you. I think there's a time and place for Mexican bar food, and this may be my favorite spot of all time for that plunge of tasty pleasures. As a vegetarian, I'm happy to indulge in the big ass burrito anytime. It literally is too big to finish in one sitting, but you know I have. My friends have had many of the carnivore options, and they have not voiced any disappointment. The salsa bar is my favorite. It is that creamy jalapeño salsa that wins me over. The joint is divey for sure, and you can gamble or just have a drink. The barkeep is friendly and keeps things moving. It was clean and tidy inside. I'm happy to support such a fun easy breezy spot. What are you waiting for? Get in here. read more

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Wonderful food and such nice folks! Love the chicken, stake and El pastor tacos. The avocado salsa has a nice kick.

Food was low quality. I got the fish taco plate and the beans were cold canned beans and the rice was a very small scoop of seemingly left over rice. Tacos were alright but not worth the price. Service was fine. Indoor seating was nice and clean. I would not come back here, as I felt the quality did not reflect the price at all. read more

So there I was walking downtown and decided I should get a taco. It had been a while since I'd been to El Machin. Today was the day! So there I was walking up to the kitchen to decide what to order. And there they were - the two cooks. They were in the kitchen right in the prep area. They were both eating lunch. Bowls of something. Just standing there eating in the food prep area. As a certified food handler, I know that it is illegal to eat in the food prep area. Full stop. It's also required that you wash your hands after eating and before returning to work. That's impossible if you're eating in the food prep area. I am very curious, and almost sat down to watch, if the two cooks were going to wash their hands when the next customer walked up. Sad. The tacos are actually quite tasty, but WASH YER PAWS and don't eat in the kitchen please. read more

Had 30 minutes before an OSU beaver baseball game and my son said - go get some yummy tacos at Tacos El Machin. I got the rice and beans, and 4 tacos - asada, chorizo, al pastor and cabeza. It came out super fast. One of the best steak tacos I've eaten. The chorizo came in a close second and the rice and beans were tasty too! I would have tried the chicken but they were sold out. read more

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Really good food!! I was able to find a vegetarian option and it was amazing. Their hot sauce is so good- definitely get some with your meal! They served me quickly, and the price was good. read more

Always great services. Very flavorful tacos! Will see you next week! Friendly environment.

WOW! We stopped here for a meal and it was oh sooo good! The quesadilla with chicken was absolutely amazing as were the carne tacos! This was a pleasant surprise and oh so worth the time to find it. The pricing is also good and there's a 4% discount if you pay with cash. Good deal all around! read more

Tacos El Machin - There's only one taco shown here because they were so good I nearly forgot to snap a photo! - Mexican Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

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I came out to this Taco place as I'm visiting my daughter from LA. She recommended this location as Mexican cuisine is a bit scarce in this small college town home of the OSU Beavers . I ordered the Carne Asada Nacho plate. The meat was well seasoned and the fixing were delicious. The service and ambiance was good also. There was like a slot machine. Nothing you would see in LA for sure. Anyways, I'll be back once I visit again read more

Tacos El Machin - Carne Asada Nachos. - Mexican Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

Solid, simple menu of burritos and tacos. Ice cold horchata. I ordered my stuff to go, but they have a full bar and TVs if you plan to hang out and mix it up with friends. Service was friendly and quick. read more

An excellent choice for Mexican food here in Corvallis! Food was awesome and portions were generous for the price. Quick and friendly service as well. No reason to give anything below 5 stars! read more

Tacos El Machin - Steak & cheese quesadilla, 3 tacos with chicken, steak, & pork - Mexican Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

We recently moved here from California (for school), and it has been ROUGH. The food in this town is nothing like what we're used to. We've tried every Mexican joint in this town and they all served American-Mexican food. I'm talking crispy tacos and ground beef with taco seasoning, lettuce, cheese, and sour cream. Don't get me wrong, there's a time and a place for that (it's called Taco Bell). But if you want authentic California-style Mexican food -like something you'd find in San Diego or LA -then this is the place. The pastor is heavenly, the asada is a perfectly grilled and tender, and even the chicken (shredded not grilled) is a solid choice! The ambiance, however, is downright strange. It's a dive bar. You've got to be 21 to enter. But they close at 9pm. So it's a bar that acts like a restaurant. It smells funny inside (like all dive bars do), the TVs are loud, the lights are dim, lots of neon, there are slot machines, and the bartender serves you. Honestly, it attracts a mixed crowd. We typically see day drinkers and bar flies lining the bar and gambling on the machines, and regular folks coming in for food. If the food wasn't so good, it's definitely not somewhere I would choose to go. But it's the only decent tacos in Corvallis, so I come weekly. read more

Alright so maybe they need to turn the lights up a bit, but other than that, this place is dope. Tacos were so good, get the al pastor! The drinks were on point, we had skinny margaritas and the guy nailed it. Speaking of "the guy" I am bummed we missed his name, cuz he deserves the shout out. Such good service and attention and attitude, on OSU graduation day to boot. Get your drinks and your tacos at this place. read more

Been coming here for years! The food is always fresh and quick! Love all the hot sauce options

I have been going to this location for years but will no longer visit due to the sketchy, and often extremely stinky, people who come to play the video lottery in the back corner. I feel bad for the workers who have to deal with the riff raff. Not really a place that you want to hang out in and have a few drinks any longer. Food 4/5. Ambiance 1/5. read more

Great tacos ,amazing salsa. The drinks are amazing like my favorite is the guava margarita very testy and delicious. Great service. Going bac read more

Loved this taco truck! Friendly staff. They got the tacos ready quickly and they tasted delicious! They have an area with 4 picnic tables for dine in. Designated parking near the taco truck. Great place food a casual and delicious meal! read more

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The new girl at the register decided they were closed earlier than actual close. Took a customer right in front of me then denied me. Too bad because I really love this place, unfortunately theyve disappointed me this time. Won't be back for awhile. read more

I LOVE THAT MILD SAUCE. It's seriously so good. I get some chk tacos, lime those babies up, finish them with like half a container of that orange salsa. Boom. read more

Definitely satisfies a craving. I usually go for the tacos, asada and al pastor. Reasonably priced and simply delicious. They are usually pretty timely as well. I really like their creamy avocado sauce and their verde. It's a must stop for me next time I'm in town! I also appreciate that the limes are always juicy. My only complaint would have to be that they can be inconsistent about the radishes. Sometimes they come with the tacos and sometimes they don't. read more

The food was great! Very fast and delicious. The food was very fresh. I got the Asada tacos and they were the best!

These guys really nailed their chicken and steak burritos! Good portions, full of flavor, and friendly service. What's not to like? The moment they bring a "Buy One, Get One" coupon is exactly when Chipotle, Qdoba, and all others meet their demise. Absolutely will be back. read more

Amazing service, delicious food, super fast. I ordered 11 tacos to-go and they were ready in 6 minutes. He even stepped out and brought the food directly to me instead of calling me over. So kind! read more

Tacos El Machin - Tacos carne asada (bottom) and al pastor (top). Takeout order - Mexican Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

This has been my go to taco shop for the last three years. Unfortunately, it seems they have someone new in the truck cooking the food now and I am very disappointed. Today I received the smallest portions I have ever gotten (taco plate), as well as my quesadilla being not fully grilled and very bland. I am sad to say I will not be back for a while. read more

I'll be honest, I have no clue how this place had such high reviews. I think in the scope of Mexican food this place just completely misses the mark for me. It doesn't feel authentic, it doesn't feel worth it, and it doesn't feel like what I expect from a restaurant of this style. The service was good, but the price was high, especially for just the quantity of food I got. Then the quality... just not there for me. I hope to go back some day and have my mind changed, but for now, I just simply will not. read more

Driving through Corvallis and had the best burrito here!! Called "My Burrito," it had ground beef, fresh chopped tomatoes, really delicious rice and beans, guacamole and sour cream. So good! read more

So good and sauce was just as spicy as i would have liked! Waiting time was super short and nice walk up!

What a cute food truck! Really great owners and fresh, juicy tacos! They also have amazing sauces, try them all!

How have I lived in Corvallis so long without knowing about this treasure?! Tacos, burritos, tortas of all different meats. Don't want to come inside? The truck is outside waiting to take orders! The service is always amazing and the food tastes great. Beef tongue? Never in my life except here, and I'd order it every time! Come by, grab a pacifico and a taco plate, and enjoy some of the best "street food" in town! read more

They have good tacos but every time I've ordered to go they are covered in grease or the bag is and it's gross and annoying. The Albany location I feel is by far WAY BETTER. It's almost like 2 different Mexican restaurants, not consistent at all. The cook seems like he doesn't care and it's sad because I live in Corvallis and I like the place but don't want to drive to Albany just to be guaranteed I'm gonna get good tacos. read more

Tacos El Machin - Tacos and all the grease on the side of the salsa containers from the tacos and bag - Mexican Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

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My favorite spot for cheap, delicious food. They can accommodate vegetarians as I've had the quesadilla and tacos. The beer is cheap and affordable. read more

Tacos El Machin - Vegetarian quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

I have eaten here 3 times now and each time I get the chicken torta. It is really good! All of their salsas are great and the spicy ones are really spicy. I definitely recommend trying Tacos El Machin read more

We were on the way to the coast and googled tacos in Corvallis. We decided on this place and we're completely disappointed. The red haired girl working the register try to scam us. We ordered 6 tacos(3.50 each) and one $6 horchata. She swore the total for 6 tacos and the drink was $57. She even looked at me and said"yes, 6 tacos for $57"I don't think she liked the fact that I asked if the price was correct, since she didn't correct the order. That or she dropped out of OSU due to lack of math skills. ‍ Never stopping in this area again. read more

The food tasted ok. But it was not stove hot at all. Beans and rice were cold and I didn't eat them. The tacos were a little warmer but again not stove hot like it should be. Tasted fine. Needed more lime but ok. Service was fast and nice read more

Amazing tacos. I had the pollo (super juicy), the carne asada (awesomely crispy), and the lengua (top 10 tacos personally). Cheap, and delicious. What more can you ask? read more

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The tacos and burritos are so cheap and so good! There is a lot of flavor and great service!

Excellent service. Fast food that's authentic and delicious. The staff will always give you the salsas you ask for!

This place is one of the best Mexican food place in Corvallis best for a poor college student who wants good eats

Finally I found great Mexican food in corvallis. I tried a pollo torta and chorizo taco. The meat on everything was cooked to perfection. Tender and flavorful! The tacos were a highlight. Simple and flavorful. My husband and daughter had the burrito and they were well proportioned. The torta was absolutely fantastic. The was bread soft and fresh and the whole sandwich was perfect. I wouldn't change a thing. We ordered at the food truck and sat at the table outside while we ate. The food was delivered to us and she even brought out plates, napkins and a fantastic variety of about 6 little hot sauces. They all had some zing to them and tasted fresh and authentic. I really love that orange garlic sauce. So good! The only reason I rate it 4 stars is because we would have liked to sit indoors. We would have spent more money had we been able to order a beer with our food. However, we were dining with our 11 year old daughter and minors are not allowed inside. I assume it's a licensing issue. Once it's resolved, I will update my review to 5 stars. The other issue was the table we sat at was a bit dirty and there was only one table. I could tell other people wanted to sit at the table too as I overheard them mention it. We made space to share the table with them but they opted to just leave after their food was ready. An additional table would have been a bit more comfortable along with an umbrella. But I'm really nitpicking here. We had a fantastic meal and will be back many times over! read more