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    The Taco Panzon

    4.8 (84 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Food Trucks
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    The legendary taco truck.
    Zita M.

    Love love love this taco truck. I first found it on accident in the hood and now I follow them all over in town. Not sure if it's the salsa or the perfectly seasoned meats on the tacos or the REAL avocados - it's always delicious. Authentic flavors, great spices, been chasing them for about 8 years :) I always get the spicy deluxe steak tacos. Its a must try !

    Outside, new color truck
    Chance M.

    East bay burrito review #32 First taste 6/7 Meat 7/7 Beans 5/7 Rice 5/7 Cheese 6/7 Tortilla 5/7 Salsa 7/7 Overall 6/7 rounded up. Pretty damn good overall. Would have preferred refried beans and a crispier tortilla but the steak and salsa were excellent. The whole burrito has great texture and balance of flavors.

    Carrie Z.

    Solid tacos! It's on a little side street in West Oakland. $3 regular tacos, $4 super tacos loaded. I tried and enjoyed both types. Carnitas, al pastor, asada. Plus, radish and other pickled veggies. I wish I had been hungrier! So much other good stuff to try!

    Dararith L.

    Step aside Sinaloa, Taco Panzon is now my go-to for carnitas and al pastor tacos that is tastier and at a better cost! The meat on the carnitas has a delectable tenderness with a slight bite/crunch to it that is sublime. It's not as oily as Sinaloa's, and when paired with a side of cucumber, is pretty refreshing. The al pastor has a sweet taste and is not shy about being bold in BBQ flavor. The tacos come up with your usual radish, pickled carrots, jalapeno and sauce (mild or spicy), and also cucumber. You can see and taste the individual ingredients in the sauce that they use for the tacos. And the spicy version is pretty forward -- I would say it's spicier than the average. I also like their deluxe carne asada burrito which is a relatively thin but long, and tastes pretty good too. It's fairly balanced in taste with sour cream and beans, and won't leave you feeling too overwhelmed. I like ordering this with 4 carnita/pastor tacos. Martha and staff are friendly and courteous. I managed to spot them a few times at GhostTown Brewing off Adeline on some weekends from 2pm-8pm , but otherwise you're better off catching them around lunchtime off Campbell and West Grand. If you want to be sure, you can always call Martha, who can tell you where and when they will be serving. They take credit cards too.

    Carne Asada tacos
    Ian L.

    You can find the taco panzon most days at the intersection of Campbell and grand from 12:15 pm. This food truck is amazing. Really. The entire ambiance, the crew that frequents it; it is a community you want to be a part of. They have two chairs you can sit on and gulf down some tacos and be on your way. Not somewhere to sit and dine but for a quick pick me up it is highly recommended. Food quality is too notch, pickled jalapeños and zuccini and generous avocado portions with the taco orders when you ask for everything on em. Can't hype it enough! But don't expect to wine and dine, it's a food truck.

    Asada, Burria tacos@2.25
    Victor G.

    The Taco Panzon is definitely an oldie and a goodie. the faded paint doesn't denotes it's faded glory. it's an exclamation to the adage; "if it ain't broke. don't fix it". don't be deterred when cashier says everything is out. whatever u want will be ready in 20 minutes. basically i tried to order what they had, which was basically nothing. pleasantly surprised i got my order on time without a number given. offerings: tortas, burritos, tacos, quesadillas, eats: birria. asada tacos @2.25 -filled to brim with tender, moist, juicy proteins, -topped with onions, cilantro, mild salsa -sides of cucumber chucks, lime squeeze, radish slices, large jalepeno. frijoles refritoes: -cashier is a real pro, will ask u pertinent q's at end as to mild/hot salsa, do u want order wrapped in plastic? etc. -she did remember to call me directly 20 minuntes later. -patrons seem to be regulars. almost everyone lines up accordingly, waiting for their food. -taco truck is on campbell a few cars away from w. grand.

    My baby burrito!!
    Shelley S.

    Martha is such a sweet and friendly person! Even though I live in The East now, I come back to The West just to get burritos from Martha! I have been coming to get burritos from her since 2010 and have never stopped :) When Martha started doing pop-ups at ghost town brewery it made me really happy that I could come to her on the weekends since I don't work nearby and could no longer come to her during the week. It has been both a joyous and serendipitous surprise to find out that she was also open on the weekends at ghost town brewery!

    Al pastor, carnitas, y asada deluxe tacos
    Alex F.

    Al pastor, carnitas, and asada deluxe tacos were f'ing delicious. Chicharron taco was bland, soggy, and mushy. Choose your proteins wisely!

    Best tacos ever!
    Indy S.

    If there was ever a time to take a flight across country and break into a taco truck, this was it! Fortunately, I visited during business hours so I was able to call ahead. Let me start by saying this was the best Mexican food I have ever eaten, previously, I lived in Northern California for 10 years prior to moving to the east coast. Where all Mexican food is garbage.... I landed at SFO, picked up my Rental car, and called in my order, 1 asada burrito regular, 4 tacos, 2 chicken and 2 asada. Everything was delicious. The lady taking my order was friendly, and warned me against the hot sauce. She told me it would be 20 minutes, which the GPS confirmed, however I took a wrong turn... When I arrived she told me my food had been ready for a while, and I gave her the $20. I sat in my car an killed 4 tacos, probably could have eaten the burrito two but paced myself. An hour into my journey, I opened the burrito and ate it as I drove, not only was it delicious but, full of meat! Sketchy neighborhood for sure, but I will definitely be back when I'm back in California.

    Generous portions and freshly cooked ingredients.
    Kelly M.

    Don't be fooled by the location and lunch-only hours. This truck is delicious, consistent, and hits the spot every single time. $10 gets me a huge vegan burrito, pickled veggies, and chips & salsa. The owner, Martha, is a fantastic human being with huge ambitions for this truck, so support a POC woman-owned business and tell all of your friends! She even let me take photos one day to help show everyone how awesome they are. Yelp needs to add this as a lunch location ASAP. Cash only but they're working on a card option. I love the Taco Panzon!

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    Tia B.

    Great food, awesome service. I have been going to Panzon for years and they have been consistently good.

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    The food here is legit and the owner is so nice. The Al pastor is delicious. We come weekly.

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    The food was so good. I would definitely recommend they were so nice. And it was calm and chill

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    I always drop by taco panzon for a satisfying lunch. Great food, nice owner. A little hard to find the first time, but it's worth it.

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    Oakland tiene diversidad de tacos comida mexicana pero sin duda alguna uno de los mejores tacos son THE TACO PANZÓN! 100% recomendado

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    Went in with zero expectations and left planning my next visit…read more Stopped by Tacos Mi Rancho near Lake Merritt and honestly didn't know what to expect. From the outside, it looks like a straightforward taco truck, but wow was I surprised. I ordered the Carnitas Super Taco, which came loaded with lettuce, cheese, cilantro, onions, sour cream, and guacamole. Everything was fresh, well seasoned, and packed with flavor. My only complaint? You only get one taco per order because I definitely could've eaten another. The Kid ordered the Carne Asada Super Taco and before we even pulled away, she was asking for a second one. That's usually a pretty good sign. We also tried the horchata and jamaica, and both were delicious. The horchata was creamy and flavorful, while the jamaica was refreshing and not overly sweet. What surprised me most was how quickly they got the food out, especially considering how popular this spot seems to be. A few things to know: * Cash or Venmo only * Parking can be a challenge, but it's worth it * Keep an eye out for the new speed cameras in the area Their hours are another plus: Open daily, 9:30am- midnight Overall, this was one of those pleasant surprises that reminds you not to judge a place by appearances. Definitely looking forward to coming back.

    Iconic taco truck near Lake Merritt. Perfect for late nights but perhaps better in memory than…read morereality. The food here is more like 3.5 stars -- but there are other great options around. The flavors are rich and laid on thick. We ordered a veggie burrito, a bean and cheese burrito with rice added, and three tacos (carne, pollo asado, and Cameron's). The carne melted in my mouth, since it was rich with rendered fat, and the tortillas were crisped around the outside to melt and seal the layer of cheese inside. Probably our best overall dish was the bean-cheese-rice burrito -- covered in their salsas and peppers -- since it balanced all the ingredients and textures. On the other hand, the veggie burrito brought the flavor, but between the crema, pico, guacamole, and cheese it ended up soggy halfway through and the tortilla threatened to come loose. The shrimp and chicken were forgettable, and the tortillas come crispy off the griddle but they are damp by the time you walk anywhere to sit. What captures the truck in a nutshell are the chips they serve, covered in a seasoning that replicates Doritos flavor. Sometimes that is exactly what you need. But you can get it elsewhere easily too.

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    4.3
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    I been coming to this market since July 2014. I wasn't going to attend the market due to a…read moresituation that occur with Off the Grid at the Oakland Museum of California May 2014. I got over my fear when Shakeel, the Market Ambassador at that time convince me to come. Even the other Market Ambassador Elon kept me company making sure I was OK at the market. I will admit every Friday Night I am at Off the Grid outside the Oakland Museum of California. I will admit I overdid it by checking out the exhibits at the museum weekly where I made a friend Preston, the Emcee at the Oakland Museum of California. Over 10 different food trucks to chose from. The highest food trucks they had at the market was up to 20 during the summer time. It is worth coming down to Oakland Museum to see all the different food trucks they have. I will admit I miss the past Market supervisor that ran the market (Adam, Alex, Paul, Henley, whomever ran the market that I can not remember their names). Ben, the current supervisor got this market running smoothly. I been enjoying the market. What makes this market to go to on Friday Night compared to going to Fort Mason is discount on museum tickets. You have a museum to go to while getting food from the food trucks. They also have a garden where children can run around in. The live music at the Oakland Museum of California is amazing. It is worth checking it out. This is the market to check out Friday Night.

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    4.5
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    4.5 mi
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    Really good permanent location. Right across from Fruitvale BART station. Friendly staff…read more Been awhile since we came here, so, we went the other day to support & enjoy the food. We had to catch them before they sell out! You gontta go during lunch hour for realz.. I enjoyed my fave garlic Shrimp & Garlic Noodles. They pack it up real good. Omg so yummy. My husband had the Lao Sausages & Fried Pork over rice. He enjoyed as well. They also have other vendors with them as well. Love to come here when we can.

    **Disclaimer** Be prepared for 45 minute wait times. Mind you, We got here at 12:45pm on a…read moreThursday. That's 45 minutes after they opened. The young lady named Laila, who is the cashier, said, "on a busy day" it's normally between 45min-2 hour wait times. With those extensive wait times, people will walk away and patronize other businesses. I counted 15 people who walked away. So Let me know if you guys need help in this area, I specialize in catering and time management. (The most important) The customer service was amazing. The young lady Laila who is the cashier was very sweet and respectful and still kept it professional when I was "in my feelings" about the wait time. So I appreciate you Laila for understanding my feelings and not taking it personal after I was told food would take 45 minutes. Unfortunately, We received our order at 2:05pm. Never in my life have I ever waited this long for food unless I was cooking it. This is why I can't rate it a 5. They did apologize for the long wait time which i appreciate for acknowledging that it did take hella long. The ambiance of the area was nice. It is a food truck and they have a nice area to sit and eat. It is four picnic tables but you have to claim them before others do. If you are with a group, and want to sit and eat, I suggest one person claim a table and the other person(s) orders the food. (What I came here for) The food was amazing which I mentioned to the owner. When I say it is hella good I'm not capping. We ordered Beef sticks with rice but The beef sticks are $3 a piece &The rice is an extra $3, 5 egg rolls but i forgot the prices of each one, and Garlic Shrimp and with garlic noodles. I also had to mention that I was not happy about the 1 hour and 20 minute wait which she apologized again. So Overall my experience was amazing minus the wait time. The food is a but my overall rating is a 4 due to the massive waiting time.

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