50 Best Taco Restaurants near East Palo Alto

“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.“

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

“Gringo off the street passing by, saw inflatable man for Mex food joint, parked in back, greeted warmly, clean, good decor, booths comfortable, barbacoa quesadilla was delicious. Really good. I would & will come back if I am I'm the area??“

“One of the best taco truck in the area. Good portion, highly recommending their tasty briskets and Al Pastor Tacos. First time trying their Mulitas…. Basically top and bottom crispy taco with your choice of meat. And don’t forget to order their Hochata drink.“

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

“My son and I were Eating beef and steak tacos and the tacos were great but could have a bit more spice, the service wasn't bad either we got our food in a minute or two and the tacos were different than any other tacos we have tasted and the salsas were great btw we will come back soon.Great foodTacos differ ncwSalsas was goodWe will come back“

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

“Hole in the wall Mexican market with counter service Mexican food and fried chicken. Super clean, incredibly friendly, helpful staff, outdoor only seating with shade, fun regulars, and decent small parking lot. The store has a good selection of everything, and the menu is extensive, reasonably priced, and authentic with americanized favorites added.“

“I used to avoid this place because the parking lot was always empty, and i didn’t think it could be authentic with a name like “Tommy’s kitchen”. But boy was i wrong! Decided to come in randomly because i liked the pictures shown on the menu. I ordered the breakfast plate that comes with eggs scrambled with ham, side of beans topped with melty cheese, rice, tortillas , avocado slices, a pickled jalapeño, and grilled onions. I felt like Anton ego when he takes a bite of the ratatouille and flashes back to when his mom made him that dish. Service is great and very friendly!“

“Fabulous tacos and burritos. The birria tacos with grilled onions were best local birria I've tasted and the carnitas was very tasty as well. Consumme had a depth of beef, spices, and flavor. Birria burrito was also loaded with meat and a serious meal on its own. Orange and green salsas were really good. Quick service, quality product, with a friendly team makes this a local spot you should definitely check out.“

“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!“

“The food is absolutely delicious, the owners are nice, and the music is rad. The Quesabirria comes with 3 large tacos with beef birria and cheese with a side of consume, radishes, onions, lebu, green and red salsa. The tacos tasted AWESOME! Wasn’t a fan of the onion. Consume was flavorful. Green and red salsa had a tie, equally tasty.“

“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.“

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Delisius food! Great micheladas“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“Hands down the best tacos and Mexican food

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian tacos. Vegan if you get without dairy, which they’ll do.

Parking: Park at either mattress store next door or at car wash

Wheelchair accessibility: It’s in a parking lot, so accesible“

“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“

“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.“

“Muy rico todo y las personas que te alludan con lo que quieres preparado son mas rapidas ya“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“Probably the best taco truck around. Food is really good and they don't skimp..Superl friendly people. As well. . Im handicapped and they will bring it to my car so i don't have to risk falling.
They deserve our business. Don't forget the lengua! Best ever!

Wheelchair accessibility: This is a taco truck. I'm not exp“

“Rico todo , buen servicio“

“The food was great, the ingredients were fresh, good portions, and everything was tasty.

We got the west coast salmon bowl, kanpachi bowl, guac-a-poke, and a Baja cod taco.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options“

“Excellent service and food. I celebrated my birthday here with friends and everyone's dishes were tasty and fresh. My only complaint is that the shrimp in my Mexican Grill Chile-Lime Shrimp dish was overcooked (hard and tough) and overly salty. Other than that, service was great, the wine was great, and the calamari and brussel sprout appetizers were awesome. They also gave me a huge scoop of ice cream as a bday treat!“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“Food was fresh and good quality, which is hard to find in a semi fast food restaurant. We accidentally got takeout instead of dine in, and half of the items came in plastic, and orders were separated so that our two orders came in 5 containers. For a company that touts themselves on being sustainable this was very disappointing.“

“The restaurant is not big. Theirs no tables, only a countertop to eat standing up. But that's perfect when you're on the go or don't mind eating in your car. The menu is pretty basic, but the food is on point and full of flavor. If you like a little kick with your food, I suggest you add the red sauce, but the mild green sauce is just as good. Don't go too late because they do run out. Stop by and try my usual order. 2 sopes and 3 tacos with both the red and green sauce.“

“If you want to try some delicious tacos, quesabirrias, quesadillas, burritos cakes and more... come to this place. it's the best ?

If you want to try some delicious tacos, quesabirrias, quesadillas, burritos, cakes and more... come to this place. it's the best ?“

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

“The dude told me all about Taqueria El Grullense Restaurant, he said if you're looking for the best breakfast burrito in the world go to Taqueria El Grullense! The Chorizo is very good, but get the bacon and ask for extra bacon...It was Bombtasticly Taquerialishous! 5 stars ☆☆☆☆☆“

“I had an amazing experience with Tropical Snacks and Grill, first of all communication is great, pickup was ready right on time. All the food items i ordered was delicious, brought be straight back to Mauritius. Thank you Team Tropical Snacks and Grill“