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    Tacos Gamboa

    4.8 (37 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    a variety of mexican food

    Sigue igual de delicioso con muy buen servicio y más opciones de comida. ..........................

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    Edgar R.

    Best tacos de Birria on town ... very friendly and clean staff. Cash only and quick services

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    Delia V.

    Every taco truck will have a high standard to live up to from now on. We found this truck on the corner or century and santa fe in South Gate, CA. It was apparent that they were closing yet they told us that they would feed us with no problem. They old man was the sweetest and offered us everything we saw on the menu without hesitation. I have NEVER tasted Birria this good. I would drive to the end of the earth for this food. Definitely will be coming back soon

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    Alfredo G.

    This place is has some amazing tacos de birria. The Res and Chivo are both boom. The also have tacos de buche and cueritos. You must try the new taco campechana (birria, asada, frijoles and guacamole). To drink ask for a consume. Also for la cruda they also have menudo.

    2 de res, 2 de chivo, & consomé de chivo!

    Meennn!! This place hit the spot! I can't say enough! I was craving it and looked up spots nearby and tacos Gamboa came up with good review so I decided to try it! I got birria de chivo tacos as well as beef!! My oh my were the tacos so goood! And the consomé, out of this world!! The chivo one! While I was waiting the owner approached me and asked if I had the birria tacos and I said nope first time here. He then ordered the cooks to prep a birria de res taco and handed it to me to try while I waited. It was delicious!! The salsa are just the cherry on top! I liked the spicier one it was all sooo good I will definitely will be going back!!

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    Eric G.

    Yolanda one of the owners said the recipe is from her mother whom I believe is Carmen the name of the restaurant really really flavorful can't explain how clean the food is no grease

    Best menudo and Birria tacos hands down !! Tijuana style and seriously authentic. Service is amazing.

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    Really amazing birria, the only thing better is the service. Really kind, humble, and generous! Worth your money, you won't regret it!

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    Best tacos de Birria drive from Santa Ana Ca to Compton for these once a week. Must try Tacos Gamboa

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    I met the owner he is so amazing he gave me everything to try for free, best experience and birria of my life!!!!!!! Thanks Juan!!

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    If you're looking for tacos birria de Res, then you should definitely go here. Literally one of the best I had in a long time!

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    Bomb ass hell maann this is real Mexican cooking at it's finest Im very picky with my Mexican food

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    Someone once told me you can't go wrong with a taco spot that has "Poblano" in the name. After…read moretrying this place, I'd say it's decent, but not somewhere I'd drive out of my way to visit. The biggest draw here is the handmade tortillas, which are definitely a step above average. However, this was the first taco shop where I actually watched pieces of fat being added to the asada tacos, something I've seen other reviewers mention as well. The al pastor wasn't carved from a trompo; instead, it was served as chopped pieces of pork in sauce, which wasn't my preferred style. The birria was good, but nothing particularly memorable compared to other places I've tried. That said, the restaurant seems very popular with locals, and being open past 6 p.m. is a plus in an area where many restaurants close early. Prices are lower than what you'd typically find at a brick-and-mortar taqueria, which may reflect the local market. One thing to note is that there is no customer restroom, so it feels more geared toward takeout than dining in. Most of the customers I saw appeared to be picking up food to go. Overall, it's a solid neighborhood taco spot if you're already in the area, but not necessarily a destination-worthy stop.

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