50 Best Taco Restaurants near Palo Alto

“This is not a negative comment but more of my opinion. Of course the food is amazing. The ambiance is clean and organized. My issue and maybe this was just my fault. I asked for a chicken soup and the cashier explained that it comes fried I was confused so I asked fried chicken in a soup she probably didnt hear me or I didnt understand her. I said yes to the order. Chicken soup, 4 tacos and a super burito for my family as well. I get the order and I always like to check so I did and didnt see the soup I ordered so I go to the counter and tell the lady I ordered soup she said no you ordered fried chicken with rice and beans I was like no I want the chicken soup. Well didnt want to make things worse I asked if she can just change it and make me the soup, she told me she cant. Again not to make things worse I just told her we'll ill pay for the soup can you make me the soup.(my 4 year old was sick and wanted soup) so it was important to get the soup.
I waited another 10-15 mins to get the soup.
Like I said maybe I didnt explain her what I wanted or she didnt understand me.
After spending $75 on all the meal I felt that she could have just changed for the soup. Repeated the order to make sure the order was correct.
I have worked in fast food industry for many years and I am not saying customer is always right but rules can be bent a little.

Just my experience not been negative.“

“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.“

“Rico todo , buen servicio“

“Stopped by Jack in the Box in Palo Alto for a quick meal and had a good experience. The food was fresh, the service was fast, and the staff were friendly. The restaurant was clean and well-maintained, making it a convenient spot for a quick bite. Great option when you're looking for affordable fast food in the area.“

“Had the pleasure of Hiring Taquiza Jalisco!. They take care of everything completely stress free compared to having to cook for a party!. We had our choice of 3 meats rice, beans full taco service chilies Union cilantro lime. On top of everything a Agua Fresca is also included. Taquiza Jalisco gave us great service and Great pricing. I would definitely recommend! Will be using them in the future!“

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

“This Taco stop has the most flavorful tacos-You have to try the shrimp tacos
They also specialize in pastries, and they have a delicious guava cheesecake with nuts

If I were to ever have a restaurant, I would want it to be just like this
The food is amazing
They are so clean
They always reach you with a smile
The salsa do not disappoint especially the orange one that is spicy
They get free refills on their fruit water

I just wish they were open on Mondays, but I guess everybody needs a day off ha“

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

“So good, high-quality, and fresh. I ordered two steak burritos with everything. The salsas are insanely delicious and spicy. The steak has an almost Argentinian asado fire-pit-style flavor. I love it. I loved the sweet, grilled onions and Serrano peppers that came as a side. Thank you guys for committing to making a great meal.“

“Great tacos al pastor in town 👍🏻😋“

“delicious tacos and friendly staff. ☺️“

“I love this place so much, I cone very often, especially when I work full shifts because my job is very close to the point I just walk to it.
Every time, no matter the circumstances food is great and so is the service.
On Tuesday I called for a pickup order at 3:05 and without any hesitation they filled it and had it ready so fast, food was warm and just delicious. They close at 3:30 so they could have easily told me no, or just could have been not the happiest, but the complete opposite! They are always happy, very friendly as well. I love this truck so much, and you guys are very genuine, humble people. Thank you for always making a great meal, and keeping a smile on your face! You guys are the best! Have a good day :)

Btw I have not had a bad meal at all here! Everything is so good!“

“Best tacos in Mountain view right now, I order cabeza and chorizo and add pineapple there are too good I have to stop by twice a week sometimes, the chicken tacos are also good, I call ahead because they get very busy and also because I call at the last minute.

Los mejores tacos ahorita en Mountain View

It is a gas station with limited parking there ara a couple of tables and chairs but it's mostly to go.

The green salsa is the best, super spicy if you don't like spicy don't even try that one, the one on the top right corner is the nonspicy.“

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

“Copying my yelp review here because this truck needs more recognition:

These are the best tacos I have had in the area. I just came here for a quick snack, and I ordered two tacos, asada and pastor. The meat was tender and well seasoned, the salsa verde on the side was fantastic, and the absolute kicker was the hand-made tortilla. These tacos were made with love! Also the chef was super friendly. Excited to come back here and try the other menu items.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“I drive by here all the time and I always see a huge line and today I happen to catch them when they had a very short wait time. Impulsively I decided to stop and wait and I’m so happy I did. The food was great.. five stars out of five stars. I am impressed.“

“Had the best quesabirria of my life at Birrieria y Taqueria La Gran Señora.
The meat was insanely flavorful and juicy, the consommé was rich and packed with flavor, and the cheese pull was perfect. Every bite tasted fresh and made with care. Easily one of the best birria spots I’ve tried, definitely worth coming back for“

“Just my luck of a day ! Was passing by to go grab a bite to eat somewhere when I saw they had the food I was craving🤗 of course we had to stop by and ordered Tacos, Torta, and super burrito of Lengua 'cow tongue' all the meats where delicious but my very best is tripas and pastor!! 10/10 recommend !!! And their iced coffee just made it the best meal ever!! Will defenitly be stopping by more often .. come and stop by at El Chilango food truck!!“

“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.“

“I stopped by this food truck one evening for dinner, and as a big taco lover, I try to visit taco trucks or taquerias whenever I can. This truck is located in a gas-station parking lot—actually a fairly large, open space—and the overall setup felt tidy and well maintained.

One thing that gave me slight pause was the salsa and garnishes (lime, cucumber, radish) being kept uncovered and placed close to the road, with cars constantly passing by. I’m not entirely sure about the food-safety aspect there. That said, the truck itself looked clean and organized.

I ordered four tacos—two al pastor (my all-time favorite) and two chorizo. The tacos were served quickly, and I could see the rotating spit for the al pastor, which is always a good sign. The tortillas were proper corn tortillas, and the tacos came with grilled onions and jalapeños on the side. Everything tasted good and satisfying.

They also offer other items like tortas and more, but for me, tacos are always the first choice. While these weren’t the absolute best tacos I’ve ever had, they were still very enjoyable. My standards are admittedly high since I’ve eaten street tacos in Mexico City, so take that into account.

That said, this is a solid taco spot, and I’d definitely recommend stopping by—especially for the al pastor.“

“One of the best tacos place un the peninsula. Seating it's limited and it could take time to order. Nothing new for a street stand. The tacos are amazing, good selection of salsas. Definitely I'll come back any day for a tacos craving.“

“excelencia en carnes todo muy ordenado“

“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“

“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.“

“Came and got a super burrito and it wasn't bad but I honestly don't remember much about it. They're parked up on the curb where the car wash is so no parking lot but you can park on the street but be careful when crossing because people drive a bit reckless in the area and aren't paying much attention.

I want to come back and try their tacos so may provide an update if I get the chance.“

“Had to work around the area so i looked around for a quick bite & came across this place. Let me tell you that every bite i took was just so full of flavor & you can tell everything is cooked fresh. Something you dont come across often. Lots of taco trucks could be hit or miss but this one definitely hit the spot. Will be coming back!“

“I can’t believe how delicious the food is here!! And the owner is an amazing guy! I found this place out of pure luck, and this week I came to here 3 times already. I tried breakfast burrito(x2) and super quesadilla. Both were amazing. Can’t wait to try more!“

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

“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!“

“I got a plain taco for my dog ,a burrito for my wife and a torta de milanesa for myself. When I saw the tacos where made with fresh handmade tortillas I had to take a bite before feeding it to my dog. The milanesa was also very good. My wife enjoyed the burrito. I would have preferred the torta have beans instead of the mayo based sauce, but it was still delicious. 5/5 would recommend. Paid about 40 bucks including tip.“

“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“

“Great tasting tacos, enchiladas, burritos - and excellent value. Pastor, carne asada, camarones, tripas-yes, yes, yes, yes! Good, fast, friendly service. Parking can be tricky at Chevron, so park at McD's. They're only open until 5pm, so get your taco fix early.“

“We’ve been here a few times and each time, our food is delicious. On this June 6, 2026 day, I had the 1 meat bowl which included the smoked chicken and the baked beans.I devoured every bit. Both were so delicious. My husband inhaled his brisket sandwich and my son surprisingly finished his chicken tacos. We even got a greeting from the owner. 😊 We ate outside this time, but the ambiance is good whether we sit in or out. I highly recommend that you try this place if you haven’t already.“

“Went for a hike down the road in the nature preserve and on my way driving up I saw this taco truck. Decided to grab some tacos on the way out and this place did not disappoint!!! The service was warm and friendly and the carnitas tacos were delicious. It was quite busy on a weekday at lunch which is a good sign. Cash/venmo/zelle only. $13 for 3 tacos and a drink. Would check it out if you’re in the area! :)“

“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.“

“El Grullense is the spot for tacos in the Bay Area! Super easy to pick up to-go or eat at the gas station lot. This location was quick and convenient! I ordered 4 different tacos and they were incredible. My favorites were the steak and carnitas! First off, the price is good and they load up the tacos with meat and extra pickled vegetables. There are many locations for a reason! I would definitely come back to try a burrito next time. Ps. Careful when eating there because the birds are waiting to pick up your crumbs.“

“I went there for happy hour and had a great experience. The drinks were excellent! Bartender's friendily and accommodating. The pupu platter was a pleasant surprise—it included crispy shrimp, fresh sea bass, tender ribs, and a delicious guacamole-poke dip with corn chips. I'll definitely be back!“

“Fish and chips are awesome. Shrimp skewer is delicious. Good value for the price.“

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

“You can tell the birria here was made by someone who cares about flavor and tradition. It’s not rushed, it’s not bland it’s balanced, bold, and beautifully executed. Portion sizes are great, the food comes out hot, and every bite feels intentional.
If you only order one thing from Ramo’s Food Truck, make it the birria.
It’s comforting, flavorful, and cooked with the kind of heart you rarely find.
10/10 Just incredible birria“

“We've been regulars at Tacos Papo for a while now, so decided to use them to cater an outdoor birthday party recently. They absolutely knocked it out of the park! From start to finish, Ana was wonderful to work with, figuring out what works best for us. The food was delicious and a total crowd-pleaser, every single guest loved it. They thoughtfully packed and prepared everything, nothing was missing and everything arrived in perfect order. We'll definitely be back and would highly recommend them for both a casual meal and any special event!“

“This place was good, the tacos are pretty small but the price for them was not bad compared to other trucks. The service was great and the food was delicious. The chili was perfect, not too spicy, and the meat was flavorful. Overall a great place to grab a quick bite. We will definitely be back.“

“I came here and ordered a kimchi raice bowl with skirt steak and brussel sprouts, there was also cucumber and as a person who hates cucumbers I can say I loved these and the brussel sprouts were absolutely delectable everything was amazing and fresh. Jesus was my server and he took very good care of me, my cup was never empty and I wasn't waiting forever to check out.“

“The patio dining is a great option but I heard the bar calling. A seat presented itself as I approached and prompt, professional service enhanced every drop of beer, both before and after lunch.“