Went with my husband last night. Tacos de tripa were super Salty. Other taco meats didn't really have much flavor to them. And meat was super fatty. Only gave us 2 lime slices for all 10 tacos. Food took long even though there weren't a lot of people. They also lied saying cokes were cold but they were not.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Hobbes
Amazing, phenomenal, the best I have ever had. I have have had Padrino’s tacos every week for over a year, never have I been sick or have had a bad order. Their pastor and chorizo is fire.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rafael Ramírez
For me I like the best tacos if we talk about suadero, if I want tacos from suadero it is my best option the only bad thing is that they are a little
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Alvaro Hernandez
Just tried all the tacos they got after numerous recommendations just as good as I expected great salsas service although they might not have a lot of condiments for ur tacos their still some of the best highly recomend best tacos I've had in the silverton rd
Great tacos consistent great salsas and great service only thing Ick I have is that there's no seating at there new spot but the food overral makes up for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quesadillas Asada, Tacos Tripa, Burritos Pastor, Tacos Pastor
Taylor Birrueta
Honestly, not good at all. The meat is badly seasoned, undercooked, and tortillas were black because the oil was really old. I would choose another place or not eat at all instead of coming back here.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Michael Lopez
My pregnant girlfriend and I ordered 6 tacos from this place and it took over 45 mins …While the owner was cooking and serving tacos to his friends, picking and choosing which tickets he wants to do other than following the orders first come first served . On top of that I seen that instead of putting cooked food in a container they just put whatever meat into the grease channel .. wasn’t worth the trouble and honestly if it wasn’t for the fact that my pregnant partner really wanted them I would of asked for my $18 back ..
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Eufemia Rojas-cruz
We hire El padrino taqueria for my daughter Quinceñera even, Food was served an hour late,my guest wore served not what they wanted for tacos,the meat was mix with other kind of meat,El padrino taqueria has to bring 6 kind flavor water,I only got three.If you hire him be sure the he brings everything the he write down on his contract
Nancy Ramos
Have seen cockroaches walking on their cooking equipment.
Rodolfo Bravo
One of the best tacos I’ve had since I moved to salem meats cut freshly not like other restaurants that buy it prepared.Will definitely come again.
This guy and his 2 sons are legit crazy have no professionalism are very rude. Made the mistake of giving them a try and sure enough bad experience all around. Nasty food , preped in a filthy area and cooked in an even more filthy stove top that looks like it's been through some shiii....
Jando S.
As one of the more noticeable taquerias in Salem, I'm genuinely surprised there aren't more reviews for El Padrino. (#1) For years when this taco cart operated along Portland Road (#2) it was low on the radar but known in the community. Fast forward a few years, it's not quite a brick & mortar, but a space for patrons to sit inside to enjoy their food while everything is cooked outside on a cart. The format isn't for everyone (#3), but it's right up my alley.Beyond the colorful murals along the interior and spacious seating, this is still very much a dive. The place is open typically at night and the cloud of grease that permeates the room from all the fatty meats being grilled up. The ventilation is questionable and the seating (fold up chairs and plastic tables) is hardly glamorous. I don't know if I'd have it any other way.For some folks, seeing certain taco meats sitting in a pool of lard / fat / questionable liquid might be an eyesore but once the grilling begins it's a new ballgame. I enjoy almost all the meats, whether it's their famous al pastor sitting on a tromp with a pineapple on top, or their variety of cecina, carnitas, cabeza (cheek, mainly), barbacoa, and asada. There's no guarantee of what they'll have on any given night, so I'm usually good with whatever they have available.The charred grill is also the same place for their tortillas, which are also fried in said lard, and give off this smokiness that might not be everyone's cup of tea. I think their barbacoa, which is chivo (#4) style, is really the best thing they have. The meat is incredibly tender, juicy, and full of flavor. It completely encapsulates their namesake in "ricos tacos" as one of their signature items.As always, it is cash only and speaking Spanish is a must. I'm not saying it's the best taqueria in the city, but for late night eats, it's certainly one of ones to beat. __________(#1) Aka "The Godfather"(#2) Twas another time: yelp.com/biz/taqueria-el…(#3) Real talk: Most folks in Salem will likely never go to a place like this. That's really too bad.(#4) Goat, my amigos.
brad moffett
Best tacos hands down!! We literally drove here from Eugene to have tacos and quesadillas. But FYI. They are only open at night. Open at 5:00pm most days. Closed on Tuesday's.
Went with my husband last night. Tacos de tripa were super Salty. Other taco meats didn't really have much flavor to them. And meat was super fatty. Only gave us 2 lime slices for all 10 tacos. Food took long even though there weren't a lot of people. They also lied saying cokes were cold but they were not.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Amazing, phenomenal, the best I have ever had. I have have had Padrino’s tacos every week for over a year, never have I been sick or have had a bad order. Their pastor and chorizo is fire.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
For me I like the best tacos if we talk about suadero, if I want tacos from suadero it is my best option the only bad thing is that they are a little
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Just tried all the tacos they got after numerous recommendations just as good as I expected great salsas service although they might not have a lot of condiments for ur tacos their still some of the best highly recomend best tacos I've had in the silverton rd
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quesadillas Asada, Burritos Birria, Tacos Tripa, Burritos Pastor, Tacos Pastor
Great tacos consistent great salsas and great service only thing Ick I have is that there's no seating at there new spot but the food overral makes up for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quesadillas Asada, Tacos Tripa, Burritos Pastor, Tacos Pastor
Honestly, not good at all. The meat is badly seasoned, undercooked, and tortillas were black because the oil was really old. I would choose another place or not eat at all instead of coming back here.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
My pregnant girlfriend and I ordered 6 tacos from this place and it took over 45 mins …While the owner was cooking and serving tacos to his friends, picking and choosing which tickets he wants to do other than following the orders first come first served . On top of that I seen that instead of putting cooked food in a container they just put whatever meat into the grease channel .. wasn’t worth the trouble and honestly if it wasn’t for the fact that my pregnant partner really wanted them I would of asked for my $18 back ..
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
We hire El padrino taqueria for my daughter Quinceñera even, Food was served an hour late,my guest wore served not what they wanted for tacos,the meat was mix with other kind of meat,El padrino taqueria has to bring 6 kind flavor water,I only got three.If you hire him be sure the he brings everything the he write down on his contract
Have seen cockroaches walking on their cooking equipment.
One of the best tacos I’ve had since I moved to salem meats cut freshly not like other restaurants that buy it prepared.Will definitely come again.
Restaurantji Recommends
This guy and his 2 sons are legit crazy have no professionalism are very rude. Made the mistake of giving them a try and sure enough bad experience all around. Nasty food , preped in a filthy area and cooked in an even more filthy stove top that looks like it's been through some shiii....
As one of the more noticeable taquerias in Salem, I'm genuinely surprised there aren't more reviews for El Padrino. (#1) For years when this taco cart operated along Portland Road (#2) it was low on the radar but known in the community. Fast forward a few years, it's not quite a brick & mortar, but a space for patrons to sit inside to enjoy their food while everything is cooked outside on a cart. The format isn't for everyone (#3), but it's right up my alley.Beyond the colorful murals along the interior and spacious seating, this is still very much a dive. The place is open typically at night and the cloud of grease that permeates the room from all the fatty meats being grilled up. The ventilation is questionable and the seating (fold up chairs and plastic tables) is hardly glamorous. I don't know if I'd have it any other way.For some folks, seeing certain taco meats sitting in a pool of lard / fat / questionable liquid might be an eyesore but once the grilling begins it's a new ballgame. I enjoy almost all the meats, whether it's their famous al pastor sitting on a tromp with a pineapple on top, or their variety of cecina, carnitas, cabeza (cheek, mainly), barbacoa, and asada. There's no guarantee of what they'll have on any given night, so I'm usually good with whatever they have available.The charred grill is also the same place for their tortillas, which are also fried in said lard, and give off this smokiness that might not be everyone's cup of tea. I think their barbacoa, which is chivo (#4) style, is really the best thing they have. The meat is incredibly tender, juicy, and full of flavor. It completely encapsulates their namesake in "ricos tacos" as one of their signature items.As always, it is cash only and speaking Spanish is a must. I'm not saying it's the best taqueria in the city, but for late night eats, it's certainly one of ones to beat. __________(#1) Aka "The Godfather"(#2) Twas another time: yelp.com/biz/taqueria-el…(#3) Real talk: Most folks in Salem will likely never go to a place like this. That's really too bad.(#4) Goat, my amigos.
Best tacos hands down!! We literally drove here from Eugene to have tacos and quesadillas. But FYI. They are only open at night. Open at 5:00pm most days. Closed on Tuesday's.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best tacos I. Town and in oregon
Best tacos I. Town and in oregon