First time trying out Tacos la chaparrita and I was amazed by the food. Ordered some tacos and burritos for the family. Both the tacos and burritos were delicious. The flavor was authentic and just perfect. The beans and rice had a good flavor and were not over cooked. The food was definitely fresh and not reheated like other food trucks. Would highly recommend! read more

Tacos La Chaparrita - a green food truck - Street Vendors Near Me - Hayward, California

Get the carnitas tacos, you won't be sorry! The carne asada tacos were also good but expect a little heat as it's topped with a hint of spicy salsa. Food is made to order so it's fresh! There's also a sitting area to eat your food at. read more

Carnitas Tacos are SOOOOO GOOOD. Also, the east bay is lacking in the tortas department and ALL THE TORTAS ARE SO GOOD HERE. I can't wait to get milanesa the next time I'm here :) read more

Tacos are so good! I ordered 30 tacos for a last minute dinner and they came through with 30 minutes left for them to close!

Hopped in here to try some tacos. Super friendly family and I got 3 of usual. Ranked from fave to least fave 1) Carnitas 2) Al Pastor 3) Carne Asada I would say the Carnitas was above average and very flavorful. The Al Pastor was decent and comparable to the other venues. The Carne Asada which I find myself liking the most at other venues was sub par and tough here. My wife made the comment that the meat was tough and I'd have to agree with her whole heartedly. They take card at this location which is cool. They also charge tax which is par for most food truck locations but just threw me off since most taco trucks the charge is built in. Doesn't effect my ranking but worth mentioning if you bring exact change. The world needs a San Francisco Bay Area Taco Rankings...so I'm here to provide my humble list/rankings. Yelp prevents me from listing locations as that may be interpreted as promoting so you'll have to do that leg of the research on your own or simply follow my profile to verify when you search. Ranking explained: #1 (listed at the top) is my favorite/ #? (listed at the bottom) is my least favorite. When I look at reviews sometimes just want to know where to go or how a user compares one venue against another to see if we have similar tastes. If you're curious, I have rankings for Boba, Bakeries and Ramen , Chicken and Waffles as well (random right?) Follow my profile for reviews all across the SF Bay Area Rod's San Francisco Bay Area Taco Rankings 1 El Gallo Giro Taco truck 2 El Jaliciense 3 Taqueria Sinaloa 4 Garajito 5 Belmar La Gallinita Meat Market 6 Belly 7 La Corneta 8 Chisme 9 El Norteno Taco Truck 10 Taqueria Los Mayas 11 Tacolicious 12 Garaje 13 Taqueria Vallarta 14 Little Taqueria 15 Cholita Linda 16 La Taqueria 17 El Farolito 18 Pancho Villa Taqueria 19 HRD 20 Taqueria el Buen Sabor 21 Panuchos 22 La Palma Mexicatessen 23 Los Carnalitos 24 Taqueria Limon 25 Araujos Mexican Grill/El Paisa Taqueria 26 Casa Latina 27 Taqueria Castillo 28 Taqueria Gudalajara SF 29 El Tonayense 30 Cinco Taco Bar 31 Arteagas Food Center 32 Tropisueno 33 Tacos Mi Rancho 34 Los Compadres Taco Truck 35 Whipple Taqueria 36 Taquizas edgar 37 Taqueria Los Gallos 38 Senor Sisig 39 Taqueria El Gallo 40 Taqueria Las Vegas 41 Papito Hayes 42 Tacos El Compa 43 Taqueria Guadalajara San Leandro 44 Los Cabos 45 Tacos La Chaparrita 46 La Espiga de Oro 47 Cochinita Mayan Cuisine 48 El Taco Loco 49 Nick's Crispy Tacos 50 Chavez Supermarket 51 Tacos a la parilla 52 Three Brothers Tacos 53 Tacos Uruapan Taqueria Mexicana 54 Los Dos Hermanos 55 La Huasteca Catering 56 Gordo Taqueria Rod's Review grading scale explained. Essentially I personally base it on the likelihood of a return visit and I try to be stingy with 5 star reviews since they should be "special" in my eyes. Price/Value also play a role obviously but there are $ and $$$$ littered across my grading scale. 5 stars - "I'll go out of my way" (approx 6 % of my reviews) 4 stars- "If I was in the area I'd go here and would recommend", (approx 38% of my reviews) 3 stars "Maybe if was nearby", (approx 37% of my reviews) 2 stars -"Would likely not return, Only if you want to go", (approx 16% of my reviews) 1 star -"No thanks, even if I was hungry", (approx. 3 % of my reviews) read more

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Tacos La Chaparrita has a food cart in front of this assembly center of food trucks. it's near the chp office at whipple and widgeman. menu: tortas, burritos, tacos, drinks.... meats: asada, pastor, pollo, lengua(tongue), cabeza (brains), buche (pork belly), chicharron, chorizo(sausage) y barbacoa(spicy lamb) eats: lengua taco(1.25) -pretty tender tongue, pretty of radish, etc. *taco de barbacoa(1.50) -lots of semi spicy lamb, not so tender. kind of chewy frijoles refritos -good value, -steady stream of spanish speaking eaters here -not one gringo seen here. (just a heads up). -bilingual, efficient service read more

Should have went to taco bell could have got a better burrito...there was so many people so I for sure thought it was good. Save your money and go to whipple taqueria up the street ... this place has a 20 minute wait for one burrito and two tacos my burrito was supposed to be a super asada burrito .. yea ok more like a super rice burrito... supposed to have cheese and sour cream yea sure it does....not! Bullcrap aside no lie my burrito had less than a table spoon of meat...gave it to my dog and not even he wants it supposed to have refried beans it had whole crunchy beans smh....wtf.... 7$ for a tortilla filled with rice and maybe 7 crunchy whole beans when I specifically asked for refried.... smh read more

Tacos La Chaparrita - You are my dog wont even eat it ....such garbage - Street Vendors Near Me - Hayward, California

A colleague of mine introduced this to me. I only had my taco / burrito in Taco Bell or Carl Jr. Their menu here is way better than these known taco food chain. Authentic and tasty! Affordable too! The best taco truck! read more

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Good priced and good food and fast! Left happy and full. California burrito was good... swap out ketchup for pico though who doesnt love fries in a burrito read more

If you want a great meal made fresh ... this is our go to taco, burrito and more location. A $7 burrito is a steal. It taste taste yummy and filling. Sometimes I don't eat dinner after having their burrito for lunch. read more

Seriously, my favorite place to get burritos. It's a tiny taco truck across the street from the sports center (in the same lot as Metro PCS), and I always miss the turn on my way. They run out of ingredients sometimes but you will never go wrong. Sometimes they run out of seating but I'll take it home to eat or eat in my car. You know it's good when things can go wrong and I'm STILL happy to eat here and willingly go back. I'm gonna spare you recommendations since I already said you can't go wrong. So affordable and so so delicious. read more

I'm always looking for a solid, authentic, and tasty burrito or taco and I'm so happy I have found just that! The burritos are stuffed and super affordable! At $6 for a super burrito it is so worth it! I had the pastor burrito and I added pineapples to it and it was super tasty! Loved the pickled veggies and salsa that comes with it. Whenever I'm in the area I'll definitely drop by here and taste the other stuff on the menu! read more

The best veggie tacos I've ever had! Very close to where I live. Wish they stayed open until my midnight snack time lol

Remember to tell them no spicy ... my stomach lining still recovering...otherwise tacos were good...very friendly service...call ahead during lunch hour... read more

This is my go to for mexican food! that RED sauce!

This place is awesome!! My go to taco place! The meat is well seasoned the tortillas are nicely grilled! And they have nachos and Asada fries that are read more

Pay attention or you will drive right by this little stand. That would be a mistake. Stomach issues have temporarily limited my diet, so to get a mighty tasty chicken super burrito is all about flavor of ingredients as I can't do the salsas for now. And tasty it was. That classic ratio of beans to cheese to shredded chicken to crema is what made this burrito moist and delicious. Heading down 880? Hungry? Near Hayward. Then get off the freeway go east a block or so and look for the stand in a parking lot on your right. Hey, now pay attention, you just may have missed it. read more

You don't have to go to Oakland or sanjose for great tacos. Just come by the CHP station off Whipple. Been coming here for years and they are consistent. I recommend this place to all my family and friends. Keep it up! Oh and they gave a new truck! Very nice read more

Went to Tacos La Chaparrita for the first time and all I can say is WOW DELICIOUS! It's a small truck but the ladies sure know how to cook some tasty food I got a burrito de lengua (mind you this is only my second time trying lengua) and it was so worth it! My co worker got a a burrito De Al Pastor she says that the al pastor is right on point!! As we were waiting for our food others were around eating and all they could say is how good their food was, hearing that got me more excited! I can't wait to go back and try more items from their menu. Give Tacos La Chaparrita a try it won't disappoint!! read more

First time coming here. They got a new truck which lets you know they are doing well. Got a carne Asada burrito. A lil on the small side but it was bomb. Added Avacado to it. My new go to for a taco truck. read more

Tacos La Chaparrita - Street Vendors Near Me - Hayward, California

It doesn't matter if "I'm up all night to get lucky." It ain't gonna happen. o_O I usually score when it comes to food, but I sadly struck out by going here too. Ay dios mio. I really expected more. This food cart has been around for years (there's even a flag out front that serves as an advertisement), and I was excited on Monday night when I finally bought from it (it only took me a minute to walk over from the CHP- my son's new car seat was installed). Muy Bonita: I thought that the food cart was only run by men, but 2 women were inside. My cashier was young and very cute. I tried not to stutter while I ordered. I had to wait about 5 minutes for my food (4 people were waiting for theirs when I arrived). I took my food to go, and was given a few napkins (I didn't actually expect to be given any). Great Hours: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Taco: $1.25. Burrito: $4.50. Super Burrito: $5.50. The menu is quite solid, and there are 9 types of meat to choose from, including buche (pig esophagus- mmm). There's a nice selection of drinks. There are 2 plastic garbage cans around. There are also 2 tables that each seat 4. As another reviewer has stated, there may be a lot of customers around at lunchtime. Another food cart was also in the area, as well as a food truck. I don't believe they were open, though. Carnitas Tacos: $1.50 each. I thought that my tacos were going to be $1.25 each, but I must have been charged more because I wanted cheese (another review basically supports this). Anyway, I've been charged more for less, and so I'm more than fine with the price. I'm not going to give a score (my scores are based out of 10). It wouldn't be fair. I wasn't able to eat my tacos right away. In fact, I didn't have them until last night. I'm taking that into account, but my tacos still weren't the greatest. I got my tacos the way I wanted them, and was definitely given enough meat and cheese (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tacos-la-chaparrita-hayward?select=t23spZDbQPmoube-XCPwhg#t23spZDbQPmoube-XCPwhg). My corn tortillas were pretty good. So was my cheese. My carnitas were disappointing. They were really lacking in flavor. They even made me think of beef at times, not pork (beef carnitas exist, but I wasn't actually given any). Right away, I bit into a chewy and rubbery piece of fat. Not good. In general, though, my carnitas were quite meaty. Some seasoning could have helped. Anyway, I've had better carnitas tacos. This morning, the tacos made me sh-- big. I felt as light as a feather afterward. (TMI? Kiss my a--.) Um, 3 stars it is! Even if I'm in the area, I probably won't buy from here again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OetkM0mmTQc read more

Tacos La Chaparrita - 4 carnitas tacos: $6. I asked for meat and cheese only. - Street Vendors Near Me - Hayward, California

One of the very Best chicken burritos I've had! I ordered my burrito and got it super fast. The staff were really friendly and the carrots were delicious as well! I definitely will be back! It does get busy during lunch hour and it's hard to find parking FYI, so just make sure you give yourself extra time or call in your order. read more

Tacos La Chaparrita - Street Vendors Near Me - Hayward, California

Abosolutely horrible! I'm from the Central Valley where there's actually good burritos, this place wasn't even close. Ordered 3 super burritos, burritos were full of rice and beans hardly any meat. And he meat was shredded beef not even carne asada, I woulda just went to Taco Bell for that. The worst part was they "forgot" to put sour cream and cheese, but didn't "forget" to charge me for a super burrito instead of the regular price. Don't waste your money just go to a taqueria read more

Came here for lunch thinking they had tripas tacos - apparently I should have gone a bit further down Whipple for that. Still - I tend to like tacos from trucks or trailer stands better than sit down spots, so I figured I would try the other things they did offer. We ordered: pollo, buche (stomach), lengua and chicharron tacos. Everything was spicy and delicious, except the chicharron. I was expecting it to be crispy and it was not - not sure if it's because we took it to go but it was like eating pieces of fat. No bueno. They also advertise the buche as "pork belly" and while it's tasty, it's probably not going to be what you expect when you picture a taco made with pork belly. Husband ordered a burrito. I only had a bite but it was pretty good. Not sure if I'd be back since there are other options in the area but I'm glad I tried it out after driving by so many times! read more

Look up "smack" on gOogle and I'll tell you why I'm addicted! Tacos La Chaparrita has the most "smackin'" fish tacos (Friday's Only) but also the best cabeza/chicharron/pastor/asada burritos and tacos in ALL of Hayward/UC for a mere $5-6! Their tortas are also to die for so get the special ones like the Torta La Chapparita. Minus a star for no pollo asado but everything else makes up for it! Lengua, cabeza, buche, chorizO, et al. read more

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This place is a GO TO! My fav spot to hit every lunch time when i'm craving. When ever I come they're always so nice and the food is bomb! I don't know what else to say is but this is my favorite and everything in the menu is on point. Every friend i bring to try they have came back on their own to eat from this spot. Been going here since high school idk where else i'd go if this place were to ever stop serving. Keep up the great work guys!!! By the way, try the lengua burrito if you guys have the taste buds for them. MY FAVORITE! read more

I have been going to this place for years. The corn tortilla tacos are great. Before, I would just get the beef and pork tacos. Then I got a little bit brave and tried the lengua, buche and cabeza (tongue, belly, and head respectively). They are so good and not as greasy as the beef and pork. I usually come here on a weekend. I would avoid coming here at noon as they can get very busy. There is only one person preparing the food and the lady who takes the orders helps with packing your order. Here is a tip, if you like the sides it comes with (pickled carrots, jalapenos, onions), you can ask for extra and they will give you a generous amount in another bag free of charge. read more

Cheap, convenient, and delicious. I always get the pastor tacos here during my lunch break.

This place is a "food cart" located across from target, same side as CHP. I get the Al Pastor or Carne Asada tacos or Carne Asada burrito. Its decent and well priced, $1.25 for a taco, $4.50 for a burrito. Don't expect to be able to order and grab your food super fast around lunch time, there's usually a wait as there is a good crowd of people waiting for their food. But that's a good thing, right? Who wants to get food from the empty food cart/truck anyways? They also supply you with complimentary carrots, raddish and jalepenos, mmm read more

Went to the food truck due to the good ratings. Unfortunately I was dissatisfied. Ordered the super burrito which was dry lacking flavor and very bland. Almost think it's more of a regular burrito as apposed to super. read more

Tacos La Chaparrita - Meat and rice burrito even though I ordered a super for $9 - Street Vendors Near Me - Hayward, California

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For $5 the super burrito is a good deal. They have the Mexico coke and nice homemade pickled vegies. Its a tiny little trailer run by two ladies right near the CHP office. parking isn't as bad as before but since the Roach Coach storage lot closed its much easier. Stop in for a try. read more

Tacos La Chaparrita - Street Vendors Near Me - Hayward, California

The food is great here. The only cons are less amount of meat but the price isnt too bad. The quality of the food is pretty authentic! read more

Tacos La Chaparrita - Street Vendors Near Me - Hayward, California

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My friend took me here one Saturday and it BLEWWW MY MIND. I normally prefer shrimp as my meat but I was sooo happy I stepped out of my comfort zone because the Al pastor and bbq pork were fire read more

Awesome food been coming here for years. Their carne asada tacos with the red sauce are my personal favorite but the burritos are great as well. They have a new truck also accept card as well as cash. read more

These "tacos" are a shame to be called tacos! They are cold and the meat is super hard! It looks and tastes like if the meat is from days ago! And the price is waaaay to much for these small tacos that barely has any meat in them! $2.50!!! Are you kidding me!? I really hope the owner sees this comment so he can make some changes and start making real tacos! I don't mind paying $2.50 a taco if they're good but this is something I regret buying! Not worth it at all! This is ridiculous! Might as well throw your money away! I had to give it 1 star in order to give a review but it deserves 0 stars! read more

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Go early in the brunch time and all meats guaranteed. So popular they run out of the favs sometimes in late afternoon. Not only are they humble, hard working peeps, but they are one of the freshest trucks around. Tacos are great. If you have a $5 bill and in need for a burro with your fav meat, then this the place. TAX Included ya'll !! read more

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My Super Burrito was SOO good! Absolutely delicious! Lots of flavor and creamy. I cant wait to come back!

They're across the street from the Target. They're kind of hard to spot if you're not familiar with this road, especially because it's a super tiny trailer of a "taco truck". so keep your eyes peeled. Sometimes there's a truck next to them, on the street, that sells produce, which acts as a sort of taco truck camouflage. Also, the current picture of the truck on Yelp is incorrect. (I'll be sure to snap an updated picture on my next visit.) Great tacos. I love their corn tortillas. Standard authentic tacos. Also like that they have outdoor seating available. They're just flimsy plastic chairs and tables that are there for practical purposes - it's not clean, and it's not pretty; but I actually like it. It's kind of experience to have some real tacos and an ice cold soda in a parking lot. One warning: they run out of stuff. I suppose it's because they're so small, supply is an issue. If they run out of your thing, try something else, cause it's gonna be delicious either way. read more

Amazing tacos and burrito was on point. Got a few bucks in your wallet make a trip here and leave satisfied. read more

Tacos La Chaparrita - That authentic Coke to wash down the yummy grub! - Street Vendors Near Me - Hayward, California

Proud to write a review for this place. Absolutely the best taco truck I've been to. All of their items are great - the carne, flavor, freshness are CONSISTENTLY good. I've also never had a torta with bread as fresh as it was here. Thank you Tacos la Chaparrita - I don't go anywhere else! read more