Had their tacos, but all the meat was tough and hard to chew. I was really disappointed because I had seen the good reviews and expected great food. My son ordered the torta. We got one Carne Asada and one Pollo. The Carne Asada was very tough, just like my Carne Asada tacos. It was really bad. I paid almost $50 for three tacos and two tortas and ended up throwing it in the garbage. read more

Good to go! They do a really good job on there tacos and have a good selection. Good value for the price. read more

O.M.G ... SO GOOD This is actually a review for Tacos El Torito 2 in Arlington. I haven't been to the original. So friggin' yummy. My favorite taco truck. I love that it seems to be run by all women. (Nothing against the dudes.) The carne asada tacos are just ... my mouth is watering now thinking of them. YUM! read more

CARNE ASADA TACOOOOOS!!! CHORIZO TACOOOOOS!!! Tacos el Torito is a food truck that offers a variety of tacos (barbacoa, al pastor, chorizo, buche, tripa, lengua, cabeza, carne asada, and pollo), quesadillas, sopas (pollo, res, and mondongo), tortas, chuchitos, tamales, burritos, pollo guisados, and drinks. The hubs and I stopped by to check them out, as we saw them while driving back home! We ordered their Carne Asada tacos (super delicious! The meats were well-seasoned and juicy), Al Pastor tacos (made with pineapples, I just wished there were some chunks of pineapples within; this was a little forgettable, but I did like the sauteed onions), Chorizo tacos (one of the best chorizo tacos I've had, the crumbled sausage had a great taste to it with the perfect amount of kick), Carne Asada Burrito (monstrous in size, this was filled to the max with rice, cheese, and tons of carne asada). I loved how the tortillas for the tacos were actually fried with the oil and the juices, making them crispy and delicious (just make sure you request this type of preparation)! All items come with a salsa verde on the side, but I highly recommend using one of their bottled sauces, the Picamas Salsa Brava - nice thick hot sauce for the tacos! We also tried their horchata, which was slightly sweeter, but nice and creamy. The staff here were super friendly, and there were patrons chowing down at their counter as well as around the truck under the shade. A great gem of a taco truck, check them out - they are usually located in front of the Shell gas station off of Lee Highway. +Carne Asada Tacos :D :D :D +delicious carne asada +great Chorizo Tacos :D +generously-filled burritos +Picamas Salsa Brava :D +friendly staff +cash only +located in front of Shell off of Lee Highway read more

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These are the best quesadillas I've ever tried! If I could I would eat them everyday. And the service is top notch

I am a regular at this taco truck and I have spent so much money there since moving to the area a few years ago. I usually go once a week. They are always friendly and consistent. The tacos are AMAZING!!! I am particularly fond of the chorizo and barbacoa, but I overhear a lot of people ordering lengua, so that may be worth trying if that's your thing. They have a huge menu so if you're craving something different, you'll definitely have options: quesadillas, tortas, pupusas, soup, etc. Note that they are located at N Pershing Dr and N Piedmont. They are there seven days a week, usually starting around 6-6:30 pm and I'm not sure when they close (maybe 9-10pm?). Please go get some tacos and support this great local business during these difficult times - you won't regret it! read more

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$2.50 TACOS-C'MON, you cannot beat that. CARNE ASADA TACOS ALL THE WAY! Also if you're like me and never carry cash, they take cards! read more

Tacos El Torito - My beautiful box of carne asada tacos to go - Mexican Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Good, tasty, flavorful and quick! When you're in the mood for good, quick food that isn't considered fast food, give this taco food truck a try. First time I've visited, though have worked in the area for 6 years and never gave them a thought. A co-worker recently tried them and highly recommended a visit. Tacos are inexpensive and menu is mostly in Spanish, so I had to ask and somewhat guess. I had two pork tacos and one pork and pineapple. They have six other types. But the soup on their menu looked like the best. I plan to try it one of these days. Three delicious tacos, great sauce and flavor, and a can of soda for less than $10, can't beat it. Since its less than a mile from work, I plan to visit about once a week. read more

I've only eaten 200 or 300 tacos while in Mexico and throughout Central America, so I'm not an expert. But El Torito has the best tacos I've had by far in the U.S.! I eat there ( food truck) at least once or twice a week. Authentic cuts of meat and friendly service. Try the torta mixed, delicious!!!!! read more

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I was searching Yelp for authentic street food tacos near Vienna VA and ran across this hidden gem of a food truck in the Merrifield area. It seems they always park and service from the Shell service station right next to the Merrifield post office. Close to home: check Easy parking: check Authentic Mexican Tacos: check (2 corn tortillas, onion & cilantro) 'Offal' style meats available: check (Cabeza (pork stomach), Buche (head meats), Lengua (tongue), Tripa (tripe)) Inexpensive: check ($2.50/taco) Corn tortillas: check For my first try: Cabeza, Lengua and Al Pastor - All were very good. Tortillas were a little overcooked and crunchy - I like mine softer, hence the 4 stars. I will be back! read more

Tacos El Torito - Tacos: Al Pastor, Cabeza and Lengua - very authentic and very yummm! - Mexican Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

This is probably the best tacos I've had in the DMV area. Good sized portions, delicious taste, and great sauces. The business is definitely open, but the correct address is 209 North Piedmont St. Arlington, VA 22203. I get cravings for the carne asado tacos frequently because they are so delicious. Their pork and cheese pupusas are the bomb, and they have the only lengua tacos that I've ever enjoyed. read more

This is THE Food Truck to hit in McLean. Great service - great food at a GREAT price. Hungry I stumbled on them after flying in for a meeting. I went for the Carne Asada Tacos and the Chorizo Tacos. Two (2) minutes later I had hot food. Like Men on Film: LOVED IT!! Will I be back: I wish they had an app to track them in DC; YES....Loved it!! read more

They have THE BEST TACOS ( carne asada, chorizo, al pastor, chicken) They are very clean , friendly and they cook right away for you . read more

This is the real deal! Having relocated to this area from out west I was concerned that I wouldn't be able to find authentic Mexican food. I'm so glad that I located this food truck. Their Tacos El Pastor and Carne Asada are delicious. Served traditionally with onion and cilantro. Prices are very reasonable and the owner is very friendly. read more

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I mean no harm to anyone trying to make a living running a food truck, but - Pros: - The flavor and simplicity of the tacos were spot on. I had a steak, chicken and pork taco. The others on the menu are authentic with tongue and beef tripe. - Corn tortillas were delicious - Priced right at $2.50 a piece (small enough to have 3 or more) - Topping's were onions, cilantro and a slurry of green salsa - Greasy but the right kind of wet - Easy to find off Route 29 before you get to Gallows Road (heading East) in Front of Shell (next to post office) - plenty of parking in PO Cons: - Bring extra napkins - A bit more greasy than they should be (napkins were orange when I finished) - Meat was dry and over cooked I will try again but not rushing out anytime soon. I was looking for a wow taco. Keep on trucking Tacos El Torito. read more

Delicious, hidden gem, only cool kids know this best kept secret. The limited ratings prove people around Mosaic/Vienna have no idea they are missing out on some of the best food truck tacos around! Credit to my boyfriend for his curiosity and discovering this mouth watering taco haven. We come here and get 2-3 tacos for $2.50 each and just LOVE how authentic and filling it is! The meat options are so authentic, you won't find just plain beef or shredded chicken but all kinds of tasty morsels that will knock your socks off. The toppings are simple. Just some diced white onions and cilantro with homemade salsa verde that is mind blowing. If you're lucky enough to be in the neighborhood and see this truck open for business... Proceed to get yourself some life changing tacos. read more

Man this is what real tacos are about, Great people, great food, cheep prices I love this taco truck! Los tacos son auténticos i baratos, buen servicio, k más quieres!!! read more

One of my favorite food trucks!!! NEW LOCATION: 1751 Pinnacle Drive McClean, VA 22102 read more

yayyy I'm glad I found the new location.They used to be in merrified and I thought they were gone for good. Thank god!! My favorites tacosss!!! yummm! read more

This place is incredible! Love Tacos El Torito! I ordered tacos barbacoa, tacos al-pastor, taco de carne asada, and tacos de lengua. They were all amazing! Food was fresh and delicious. This place is a food truck by She'll gas station at the corner of Lee Hwy and Prosperity Ave. Incredible! read more

Tacos El Torito - Beef tongue tacos! Amazing! - Mexican Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Food was great Really loved it Would come again Come all the time Amazing tacos I'm speechless read more

I have so much love for this place, this the only place I go to get tacos. I usually get 3 chicken tacos and 3 carne asada tacos for $18, they're totally worth it. The carne asada tacos are my favorite though, the sauce they give you pairs really well with the tacos. And the customer service is always really great. Best tacos in the northern Virginia area in my opinion. read more

Great price for 2.50 tacos, and the flavors were on point! Truly authentic Mexican tacos finally right in suburbia! It's straight to the point. We liked the lengua (tongue) and al pastor the most but even the barbacoa and chorizo were just as delicious! Their super fast even right at lunch. read more

The people are nice, but the food (tacos) though tasty, are extremely greasy. To give them a little credit, I usually eat healthy, so the food was very heavy. You can't even tell if they are open and the location was a bit shady. read more

Ok, this place has been the best tacos so far in northern Virginia since we arrived here. They are not the best we have had being from California, Arizona and travelled to Mexico for the ultimate tacos. They are tasty but a little on the greasy side. Bring wipes for afterwards. Buen provecho! read more

First visit. Food was great and great customer service. I had two steak tacos and I must admit they were actually better than my usual taco joint. I will definitely return. read more

They take credit cards! Try the mixto burrito. It has carne asada, chorizo, and chicken. Solid meat and good taste. Bien servidos. read more

Tacos El Torito - Credit cards accepted - Mexican Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Some of the best tacos I've ever had, and they came from an unassuming food truck parked outside a gas station. So glad I stopped in. Bring cash, though - they have the Visa/MC sticker up but weren't taking them when I went. read more

I work in Mosaic drive by the truck all the time. Saw a few good reviews on here and decided to give it a shot to see if it lives up to the hype. It went beyond my expectations! Definitely the best authentic tacos I've ever had! I had the barbacoa tacos and the meat was perfectly flavored. It was soft, but not soggy and very juicy. Tacos were topped off with cilantro and diced onions (all you need in my opinion) and accompanied with limes and delicious salsa verde. 2 tacos and a drink ran me about $6, a bargain for the quality of the food you're getting. Will definitely be coming back here more often for lunch. TL;DR - VERY good tacos, great price, great service. read more

Stopped- by, based on yelp reviews, & was not disappointed. Tacos were tasty, hot from the oven AND authentic. Reminded me of the food when I lived in SoCal. Will return read more

EXCELLENT food! my coworkers and I are hooked. So far we have tried the tacos and chuchitos. The tacos are a good size, with a nice portion of chicken. Totally going back there! read more

First review yay! Okay ive been to the two highest rated authentic mexican joints in Manassass, va but i have to say this taco truck is mich better than the ones in Manassas. I visited as i always saw so many local Mexican going and goddamn it really was awesome! I got the cabeza and regular carne asada taco and theu give u lot of meat. THIS IS TRULY A HIDDEN GEM!!! read more

I had a meeting at the Merrifield Post office and left around 4 and thought i'd grab a bite at the Taco Truck. I honestly wasn't expecting much, it's a truck, right? But I got 2 taco's and a coke for $6.00 and they were simply amazing. Fabulous taco's, ended up eating them before i got out of the parking lot. Lot of delicious, seasoned meat, onions, cilantro and 2 tortillas with each one. Add in the sauce, and a few slices of just sliced cucumber. I told my daughter and a few friends already about it. And i'll go back. I'm in Manassas, so it's a bit of a pain, but i'll find excuses to head back again. If you're in Merrifield at the Shell station, regardless of what time of day, make the stop and get hooked like i did. :) read more

Best real deal Mexican St Taco! Haven moved from Chicago, I was so happy to find this truck! Reminded me of home, chitown. A family of operators w moms recipe! When I open up the take out box, there were extra tacos! Makes me very happy for Monday!! Carne Asada, al pastor, and chorizo are my go to!!! read more

This place is bomb ! I come here couple times a week and everyone is friendly ! Reminds me of how California tacos and burritos tastes like

Tripa, buche, and lengua tacos are my favorites. The sopa de res is awesome too. Mine came with cow' feet that day.

This place is right in front of the Shell gas station on rt 29 in Merrifield and MAN is it WONDERFUL!! I sometimes visit 3x week. I have tried the tamales, quesadillas, the brain taco, the tongue taco and the pork taco. ALL delicious!! The prices are cheap. The menu is in Spanish, but don't worry. Ask the guy what it is and he will tell you. As a matter of fact, I am on my way there now. read more

Wow! What a nice surprise. My boyfriend and I found this taco truck while filling up gas. The truck itself and its design looks pretty old and outdated so we were a little hesitant to try it at first, but after seeing a long line and many people waiting for food in their cars, we followed the crowd and we are glad we did! The tacos are $2.50 each. We tried six different tacos and they were all very flavorful and delicious. We hope to try the burrito and soup next time! read more