50 Best Taco Restaurants near East Palo Alto

“These tacos are super Yummy 😋 as a local I definitely recommend. The best tacos in the area🌮‼️‼️“

“Great food! Sketchy back alley entrance but great service.“

“Highly recommended. A great place to have comfort food. I had the best quesadilla I've ever had! A very clean place. Family operated. Can speak English and accept phone payments. The to-go containers are recyclable. Clean tables with shade to eat next to the truck. conveniently located on University Avenue next to Shell gas station. If you happen to pass the station while going toward Dumbarton Bridge 84, I highly recommend stopping by. Even if you are not hungry take it home or to work. I guarantee you will like it and come back. Very nice and friendly staff. I'm planning to try their other foods and report.“

“Speedy’s is awesome. Fresh ingredients, great tasting food. Hands down my favorite Mexican restaurant.“

“Great tacos al pastor in town 👍🏻😋“

“delicious tacos and friendly staff. ☺️“

“Get the Diablo Chicken! You won’t regret it. Not too spicy but super savory!“

“I got the quesabirria and carnitas taco and both were delicious. The beans and rice were good. The taco truck area was really clean and it was comfortable bc they had chairs and umbrellas available while you wait. will definitely be back for the tacos!! So delicious.“

“Plate so delicious, I drove back again after housing the tacos. Get suadero as your meat choice (smoky and deep flavor) - the suadero quesadilla was cheesy and so rich with the nice sauces too. Been here a bunch before, I've made the mistake of not going more often after I tried the suadero. Chezburrito is fire too. Service is lightning fast and friendly.

if you're looking for a late night food spot that hits, don't be on the fence with this one.“

“Very very good. I have gotten multiple dishes, my favorites are probably the French toast, breakfast burrito, quesabirria everything I have tried is delicious!! Also very nice people, I enjoy having them so close to my work, and they offered me a free water! They are so nice and respectful, pay them a visit! It’s worth it!!“

“This place is awesome. The tacos are much larger than your regular $2-3 street tacos—definitely worth the current price of $4. The meats are well-cooked and flavorful. The Vampiros are definitely worth trying. Love the salsa bar and grilled onions. This place is better than most of the street food I’ve had in Mexico. Will definitely be back!“

“I usually order street tacos, lingua or chorizo. They're very tasty but I've noticed they're on the smaller portion compared to other places. The vendor does make up for the portion size with extra onions, radish, and unlimited chicharrones.“

“Husband craving a burrito but saw fish instead. Mojarra Frita. It was a fried tilapia with rice and beans, side salad and tortillas. It was large enough for us to share and make 5 tacos. The condiments at the bar made it even more flavorful along with chips and salsa. A nice lunch reminiscent of a recent Baja trip.“

“Wonderful customer service. Friendly and fast. This charming nostalgic diner caters to classic American comfort foods.“

“Teleported. Now I’m in Mexico. She’s making a tortilla for me live. They are hot. They are fresh. That’s the kind of service that leapfrogs the tier and dollar sign that this place is. Ordered a carnitas burrito and a carnitas super plate. Both were amazing. Fed two adults and three kids. There is so much meat. I highly recommend this place as the best taco in the Menlo Park Palo Alto area.“

“Absolutely delicious food. Daniel knows how to make the most flavorful, juicy, and authentic tacos I've had. It's a food truck parked on Woodside Road next to the Safeway parking lot. The Crispy Barbacoa tacos are to die for. They're served with fresh salsas and consome to dip your tacos into. Support this restaurant and enjoy.“

“Get the Diablo Chicken! You won’t regret it. Not too spicy but super savory!“

“excelencia en carnes todo muy ordenado“

“First Time Here 👍The Tostada Tinga Was On Point As well as the Over all Customer service & Menu . I will Definitely Be back when I touch Down in the Area again . My Over all Rating Five Stars 👍👍👍👍👍“

“Is a nice looking a little street food cart. Plenty of parking. Food is great, I have to wait a while but at the end is worth, everything is made while you ordered, so I have to wait a little bit more. Ceviche tostada it was perfect, huarache it was very good made with fresh dough, not frozen and oily. They also serve tacos with homemade tortilla, burritos and quesabirrias. If you looking for real fresh street mexican food, I highly recommend this place. Price is in range.“

“This place is actually underrated! The burrito bowl is delicious and I've seen other dishes that looked tasty. Also I think google need to recreate the star rating because if the food is delicious but I didn't like how the bathroom didn't have hand soup. The restaurant doesn't deserve 1 star for that. I'm reading reviews for 1 &2 stars and I'm going that's not 1 or 2 star worthy. That's petty“

“A burrito on the level of gourmet, made-to-order with protein of choice, griddled brown. The al pastor, unique in its seasoning — a bit Middle Eastern in spice, harking to its origins.

Serving construction workers and truck drivers alike, this roadside taco truck clearly gets something right.

Just a few hundred feet from the 101-S Seaport Blvd exit, perfect for a quick pit stop while commuting.“

“Probably the best carne asada taco I’ve had in my life, meat was cooked perfectly and complemented well with their green sauce. The al pastor was also good they make it fresh with their own trompo! Good prices and quick service. Good place to go for a quick lunch and have some takeout food for the office.“

“Best taco truck in Mountain View. I love their al pastor tacos and my wife loves their carne asada burrito. Delicious salsas go well on both, they have options to choose from on the outside of the truck.

Price is what you’d expect from a bay area taco truck.

There’s no seating and it’s obviously best while hot! But there’s plenty of parking so you can eat in your car!“

“Food is fresh and fairly tasty. Portion sizes are definitely on the smaller side. They should improve on portion size by about 20%+

4%
Fee for not paying in cash. Unannounced til you pay.

Overall taste, texture, quality is there. Give it a try.

Very basic interior but clean and polite staff.

Chips and salsa are free. Very good salsa choices actually!“

“Was driving by and saw this truck. Never tried it before and never heard of it! The cashier at the truck didn't speak any English and was talking to me in Spanish. I simply showed her 2 of my fingers and said, " 2 cabeza y 2 al pastor". I'll give it a try why not!10 minutes later,a plate of hot tacos came out. I paid 2 dollars per taco for a total of 8 dollars. Sat on thr bench and gobbled those delicious tacos down!Cabeza was not too dry and had right amount of aromatic flavor. Al pastor was a little bit spicy. Lots of construction workers were coming as I left. I think I will be back!“

“Great taco in oc and cheap. And they have so many other thing and platos if you know what that is check it out if your over by thier worth the stop“

“I recommend Tacos Y MARISCOS El GORDO because of their yummy delicious SHRIMP tacos are my favorite plus I’ve had their Quesadilla and Mexican style shrimp cocktail… I like the fact that their children whom are teenagers work part time whom are polite and friendly like their parents“

“Pretty solid California Style Carne Asada Burrito with TOSTITO tortilla chips on the side. Good flavour, but, they should give more salsa and better quality chips then a big chain like TOSTITO's. They're located at Blue Oak Brewing every Tuesday, worth trying“

“I love that they give you a little salad with your order (slices of cucumber and radish). Very good al pastor. I've tried one of the special tortas and it was pretty impressive. Lots of rare meats on the taco menu (lengua, oja, tripas, some I did not recognize) , though I haven't tried them.“

“Rico todo , buen servicio“

“I freaking love these tacos, the cabeza is on point and the service is great.

Parking: Not really a parking lot since it’s at a gas station. Either park at a pump (and get some gas so you’re not an a**hole) or there are a couple of makeshift spots by the taco truck.“

“The food is good. It's Salvadoranian style food. So instead of tortillas they give you sopes. It's like tortilla but in a thicker way hand made. I ordered the fried fish but they did not have salad dressing for the salad. I think they should buy thousand island at least ?
They do have a small bar and the clamatos look great. You may also dine outside, they have tables and chairs.“

“Luckily I stumbled across this taco spot instead of going to In-N-Out one day. Safe to say it was one of the best decisions I've ever made! This taco spot is super clean, super fresh, super friendly, and all around perfect. I feel like if I close my eyes and you told me I was in Mexico again, I would believe you. The tacos are that good! Would give it 10 stars if I could.“

“The Food...it's absolutely delicious! Among our Favorites are the Quesa-Birria!!! Yum! A unique country flavor, w cheese melting...the Pozole, Birria, and Menudo run out each and Every weekend! Fir the good Abd bad, as too many times, we arrive too late! Lol“

“Lowest priced taco truck in Mountain View. Fast service, accept Zelle and major credit cards. Accept phone orders, great tasting food. As of 7/3/2025, they moved locations and are now near the corner of Latham St. and Showers Dr. Across from Target and DMV.“

“I was genuinely blown away at how good the food is here. I’ve been to MANY taco places all over the world and can confidently say that Tacos Azteca knows and has perfected their craft. I’ve tried almost every type of taco on the menu and legitimately cannot choose a favorite as they are all extremely delicious. The service is quick and the staff is kind. This place is easily worth a trip to try.“

“I really love California Fish Grill in Cypress for dinner forever!! ☺️☺️🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️💖💖💖💕💕💕💕💞💞💞💞💞💓💓💓💓💓💓💗💗💗💗💗💗💗🍽“

“I live at the top of the road and I passed this for a year. I thought it was there because we have had a ton of construction on the road. Thought I’d give it a try… oh sweet baby Jesus I’m glad I did. The tortillas are made from SCRATCH!!!!! The meat is not grease the flavor is a chefs kiss amazing. Tacos are $3 a piece, that’s all I’ve tried but the my dying to try more. They have burritos and tortas. Def give this truck a taste you won’t be disappointed.

Parking: It’s a dirt lot“

“Can't give enough stars.
Tried to phone in an order to save time because my puppy was in the car. They said
You can bring him in.
He's not house trained yet.
It's ok, bring him in. Is he cute?
He is.
Wow, above and beyond customer service.
I sat outside at a table with Waffles, they brought him multiple bowls of water.
I interacted with 4 or 5 staff one nicer than the next, all happy the puppy was there.
In my long life I have never felt so welcomed in a restaurant.
The barbecue and sides, ALL proper.
Some nice fatty brisket, and ribs that we're great unsauced. And a variety of tasty sauces. Pickled things were perfect.
I'm a large person and their 2 meat plate is much more than I should eat, but I finished everything.
I live nowhere near Redwood City but I'm going there again.
Thanks to all of you.“

“Not fancy just great Mexican food done right I go from San Jose just to eat here. The best and I mean best tripa and lengua tacos in the bay. Get extra green sauce and a little red to go. And carrots and lemon. Squeeze the lemon. Hit the salsa and enjoy“

“My daughter and I had a great first visit to this place today. We were looking for a place where we could eat and do some fun activities, and Tipsy Putt served both needs.

The food was enjoyable. Mini pizzas with chicken for my daughter, and ahi tuna poke nachos for me. The available games are a 9 hole mini golf course, and a 9 table 1-2 putt course. I wasn't familiar with 1-2 putt, so one of the managers, Janette, came over and showed my daughter and I how to play, which I really appreciated.

The entire staff was great, in fact. My daughter had a great time and asked to go back, which we will. To any parents of young children reading this, make sure you go before 5 p.m., as I believe that the place becomes a 21 and over venue after that time.“

“It was a great dinner. We took another couple out for my birthday. The friends mentioned that it was my birthday and the waiter said that merited a free bowl. I was going to order the ahi tuna bowl anyway, so my bountiful and delicious bowl was free. I also had points because I am a rewards member. We had a free appetizer of calamari. And I was given a free birthday dessert. I wasn't counting on any of that, but the gifts were very much appreciated and makes me even more eager to keep coming back to Pacific Catch in Mountain View. Everyone else's dinner was also delish, the fish and chips and salmon sandwich. My husband and friends offered me bites. Natalie Bivas“

“El Grullences' tacos al pastor with green chile sauce and a large cold horchata are definitely two of my guilty pleasures.

The food is authentic , tasty, and hardy. But if you tend to suffer from acid reflux or heartburn like i do, you have the option to order your taco/tortilla without any added grease. And the tacos are just as delicious. The green and red salsas are also fairey. The service is fast and pleasant. Tacos for two can get pricy. But it's worth it! 👍“

“Overall, good and healthy food. It is a chain and has a bit of a chain feel, which is a turn-off. But they have plenty of options, including items with raw fish such as sashimi and poke. Service is fast and portion size is fair. Always consistent.“

“Love the chicken pupusa! It’s my favorite food truck in Redwood City“

“Great value and good flavor overall. The stewed meats like lengua were super tender and rich—definitely the highlight. The grilled options (tripa, asada, al pastor) were just okay; tripa could’ve been crispier, and the others lacked that seared depth.

The restaurant is clean, and service is solid, though it’s mostly self-serve—order at the counter and grab your own salsas and drinks. Easy, no-fuss setup that works. I’d come back and stick with the braised meats.“