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    Taqueria El Pelayo

    4.2 (102 reviews)
    InexpensiveFood Trucks, Mexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:30 pm

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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Pollo & carne asada tacos

    We ordered the taco tray which for us is the most delicious deal! All of the pickled and grills fixings on the side with some beautifully crisp tortillas and flavorful meat! Thank you!

    Chicharon Taco, Carnitas Taco, Lengua Taco
    Robert S.

    Chicharones tacos here are so good. They are super generous with the pickled vegetables and grilled onions!

    Pelayos Crispy Taco (chicharon and carnitas)

    I dont usually leave reviews but this place was so good this place was amazing. I'm not really used to good customer service and good food anymore but the crispy tacos were so good. I wasn't sure what to get a the owner was super nice when above and beyond giving me recommendations, he suggested I try with the avocado salsa and boy it did not disappoint. I got some rice and beans on the side as well which for me I'm very picky when it comes to Mexican rice I like it perfect lol so I mean for me I would definitely recommend this place !

    Carne asada tacos
    Renee F.

    This truck is in my rotation of trucks in Vallejo. My go to is the asada tacos. I like them with everything, and I always do get them with spicy salsa. It's been awesome to see them grow. I usually call in my orders to cut down on wait time but even when I don't, the service is quick. That's another callout I want to make- the service here is great. They give realistic prep times which is something that is much appreciated. Updated signage says they're open 7 days a week now. They take cards if you don't have enough cash but I believe there is a small fee - not 100% sure on the specifics. Show this taco truck some love and come check out their extensive menu.

    C W.

    The crispy tacos... oh my goodness absolutely AMAZING. Good price and great flavor. I found them thanks to Tictock

    Today I ordered two Carne Asada tacos and one shrimp taco. I had them at sour cream and cheese to my taste.

    2 words "SO GOOD" 2 more "Best Prices" Quick when they not busy, yet worth the wait if they are! I call this spot "Ole Faithful" cuz I have had great service and food more than less in my 7 years living in the Jo. The owner and his wife to be here on this day. I was happy to meet them and learn that they will be doing Tuesday on all open days so we can receive those wonderful deals.

    Steak and shrimp crispy taco... very delicious.
    John R.

    My first review for this place was on the LA Dog. I was headed someplace else for a quick lunch and decided to stop here. Today I had the crispy steak and shrimp taco. It was delicious. Larger than a street taco. Meat and shrimp were nicely cooked. This truck is well maintained with a seating area and kept clean. The menu is huge. I'm 2 for 2. My son and grandson really like this place. I'll be back.

    Tacos
    Sophia L.

    Stopped by for Taco Tuesday and took advantage of their 4 tacos for $10 deal (plus tax). I ordered two chicken and two steak tacos. Good steak tacos can be hard to find, but these did not disappoint! The chicken had a unique flavor--delicious and not too spicy. On top of that, the customer service was excellent , super friendly staff who made the experience even better. I'll definitely be back!

    They cater!
    Kenisha S.

    I was in the ER at Kaiser Vallejo and my husband was STARVING. It was 10pm and last we ate was at 4pm. My husband didn't want to eat because I couldn't eat but I convinced him to doordash some food. Hard to do at about 11pm when nothing is barley open. We took a whim on ordered a burrito and torta for himself and some birria soup for me since I couldn't stomach anything. OMG. Was it marvelous! At first we didn't know if it was just starvation speaking. So we decided to visit this taco truck a couple days ago. AND YES. It was BETTER fresh. First off, the burrito and torta we first ordered was AMAZING the next day when I could finally eat. When we went the second time.... *CHEFS KISSES*. I got 2 pastor tacos, a cheese enchilada plate, and a shrimp and chicken burrito. And don't get me started on the red spicy salsa. We love taco trucks and this has gone in our top 5. Their beans were home made, the rice perfectly cooked. And SO MUCH FLAVOR. It is located next to a gas station and I'm glad we went early because there was A LINE as we ate our food. It is clearly a community favorite and I can see why. The person who took our order was super sweet. HIGHLY recommend to anyone who needs a quick late night snack or are just craving some amazing food with flavor. If you are skittish with loud surroundings I would suggest ordering, waiting in your car and taking it home to eat because regardless the flavor was was still there and piping hot after driving 15 minutes home. ***Side note, they do put lard in their beans, which adds SOOO much flavor, but if that's not your jam, be aware, although they do have it posted***

    Steak and Shrimp Fries

    Best steak and shrimp fries omg I never had any other steak and shrimp fries that taste this good I love this place, best costumer service to.

    Pastor burrito
    Ray T.

    The burritos here are piping hot, fresh, and delicious! And friendly service! With the many Mexican food options in the area, this is a good place to try.

    Great truck here in Vallejo!

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    Tacos were very dry and hard and tasted old. When we called to let them know the lady did not care

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    Now this place sucks. Was the best taco truck in Vallejo until they went downhill and started serving ground beef as steak.

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    Tacos El Sazón Oaxaqueño

    4.7
    (42 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    My friends and I quickly stopped by Tacos El Sazón Oaxaqueño for a few tacos after dining at…read moreIn-N-Out next door. I had a chance to try out an al pastor and cabeza taco. The line was considerably long around 7:30 p.m. so it took a while for us to order and receive our food. I like that the tacos here are single tortilla -- as opposed to double tortillas, so the filling to tortilla ratio feels a lot more balanced. For both tacos, the meat is incredibly tender and flavorful. Although a bunch of sauces and garnishes are provided, the taco was good enough on its own. Of the sauces we received, my favorites to add was a squeeze of lime and the red sauce, which had a nice smokey Chipotle flavor and wasn't overly spicy. My friend ordered a quesadilla and it was absolutely massive! I definitely would only recommending ordering a quesadilla if you're sharing it, or if you're coming with a massive appetite. Overall, Tacos El Sazón Oaxaqueño was a nice gem we randomly stumbled upon while routing to In-N-Out for burgers. Between the two, I would certainly save my stomach space for tacos from Tacos El Sazón Oaxaqueño next time.

    I respect people side hustles but season Y'all food. It makes me when we spend money for very low…read morequality of food. Then you have customers hyping it up before you order, making my mouth water drool but when you get your order and take a bite you like yuck This is not a 5 place neither is it worth 4 . At best it's rated a 1 . The food is not even seasoned. Yes it's big portions but no season in the taco meat. I got 4 asada tacos and 1 asada torta for the cost of $29 and both orders weren't seasoned. Service was low level. Ambiance is a parking lot. The music was the only thing that was good. I really can't believe people be so excited to be in line for unseasoned food. Never again. So yes this is not a place I'd recommend to anyone.

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    La Joya Taco Truck

    La Joya Taco Truck

    3.8
    (253 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    La Joya Taco Truck has been on my radar for years. I finally tried it for the first time last year,…read moreand since then it has become one of my go-to taco trucks in Vallejo. The food is very, very good, the prices are reasonable, and the portions you get are worth it. It's kind of hard to miss when driving by, but they also have a small sign near the street letting you know they're there. I had known about this taco truck for years but never stopped until last year, and now I wish I had gone sooner. I ordered a super burrito and a few tacos. One thing I really like is that they actually list the length of their burritos on the menu. That's a nice touch because sometimes you order a "super burrito" somewhere else and end up with something small. Here, you know exactly what you're getting. Out of all the taco trucks in Vallejo, this is easily one of my top three burrito trucks. I try not to burn myself out eating at the same place too often, so I like switching between favorites, and this is definitely one I keep coming back to. I almost always get the steak burrito. One thing I really love is the pico de gallo they use. They use red onions, which gives it a nice touch, and every time I get it, I can really taste the cilantro in the pico de gallo throughout the burrito. The steak and chicken street tacos were also really good but the burrito is always my favorite! Parking is never an issue because they share a parking lot with an auto body shop during off-hours, so there's usually plenty of space. They also have cones to help guide cars entering and exiting the lot. When your food is ready, they call your order number over the microphone/intercom system, then ask if you want red or green sauce and chips. Overall, I've always had a great experience here. If you're in Vallejo and looking for a good taco truck, I definitely recommend giving this place a try.

    4+ taco truck in the Vallejo area that opens on the late side…read more I was in the area for work and couldn't decide what I wanted for dinner and I didn't know the area. I waited so long that most of the places is closed up. Luckily, this place was open late which is great. Came here and ordered a few tacos. Ordering was easy and the folks were chill and friendly. The prices were great as well. Ate my tacos in the car and headed back to the hotel I was staying at.

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    Delicious breakfast burrito and extras for $9!!!
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