Taqueria el Cabrito

I've driven past here at least a dozen times and I'm sad I never gave this place a try before. Granted, I didn't know it existed, but what a great meal! Very authentic and tons of options on the menu. I got three tacos and thought each was better than the last. It took under 10 minutes to get our food and we were on our way. Would 100% come back next time I'm passing through!

Food here is so good. It's the most affordable and convenient place to get tacos around here, and the horchata is not bad at all (unlike another local Mexican spot, looking at you senior chiles)Obviously the ambience isn't going to be that of any restaurant because it's in a gas station (duh) but they did have flowers out the last time I was there and it smelled very pretty inside. Service is quick and they are nice as long as you are straight to be point and polite.

Best counter Mexican in the Annapolis area we've found so far. Eager to go back and try some of their other dishes.

Life isn't fair. If you haven't learned that lesson yet... I'm sorry. I'm sorry you have to go through something so terribly adverse in your life to realize... life isn't fair. Today, I was reminded of this existential reality when I bit into a taco from Taqueria el Cabrito, not just one hour after finding out there are actually two (YES TWO) Taqueria el Cabritos in Annapolis Maryland. Life isn't fair. Why does Annapolis get to have two of the MOST delicious taco places I've ever been too, and Montgomery County doesn't even get one. Life is not fair. Biting into one of those tacos... my immediate thought ( and I verbalized this for the live studio audience): "Oh... this is what people are talking about when they talk about the insanely umami-rich savory balanced perfection that is a Mexican Street Taco."Oh, this is why people have taco shaped hats, and have vanity license plates that read "Tacos4Lyfe." And this is definitely what my adorable dish towel means when it says "Lets give them something to taco about." #BonnieRait4Lyfe Life isn't fair Aqui es la lista: Al pastor taco Carne enchilada taco (Roasted pork) Taco de camarones (shrimp)Pechuga asada (grilled chicken) First I tried the pechuga asada... and I died. The chicken looked seemingly overcooked. It is not. It is a thin cut of cut up chicken that has a deep golden brown crust and it is tender as the voice of Barry White. This chicken is served over a bed of tomato rice with a side of beans and what the menu proclaims is a "house salad." That house salad is actually a trio of pico, guacamole, and sour cream over a bed or thinly shaved iceberg lettuce. Make no mistake, the three taco fixings make up the vast majority of that "salad" and I would have it no other way. The beans have a flavor that I can only imagine is coaxed by a wand that is 11" long, made of holly, with a phoenix feather core. The meal is served with a wide bottomed green onion and a jalapeno that I believe are fried. No, not breaded and fried. Just fried to the point of toothsome perfection. The taco I tried at the gas station was the carne enchilada taco. This taco was a subtle gauntlet thrown down to all other tacos in the area. The meat was salty, rich, deep, fatty, and dripping with a sauce that hit. I mean, it hit so hard my airbags almost deployed. The tacos are served on a paper plate with a confetti of cilantro, a few slices of radish, the same delicious green onion and jalapeno, and a few lime wedges clumsily thrown into the middle. Presentation is an afterthought. Flavor is the priority. And man do they have their priorities straight. Eating these tacos was an exercise in will power. The will power to not quit my job and start working for Taqueria El Cabrito so I could learn how they make these tacos. The will power to realize that driving out to Annapolis for tacos is something I can't do on the regs. The will power to eat one taco, and not go in and order 10 more for the next three day's meals - pure unadulterated will power. Life isn't fair. Taqueria El Cabrito - If you'd like... I will find a gas station in Moco that will have you. This would be a task so simple it would seem advantageous. All it would require is me going to your Annapolis location and bringing tacos to any single gas station in Montgomery County. But I'll do it. I'll do it for you - you just say the word. Can life be fair for just once?

Gas station tacos! Start driving now and make space in your car and in your belly, because you're about to top off your tank! Pay no attention to the Wawa next door, unless you need to park there because every spot here is full. If that's the case get a soda or something to thank them for the service, but omg, eat here!!!If I could go back in time I'd stop here every time I've crossed the Bay Bridge. I'd have tried everything on the menu and still be going back for more. I can't wait to pick my next plate, and only know that it will include tacos. I'll be honest-the gas station is busy and crowded, and not the a place I would normally recommend you stop for a bite to eat, but I promise that these tacos are worth standing next to the bait refrigerator AND the lottery machine. Really. If you are uncomfortable inside you can place your order and head to your car for the short time it will take for your order to be put together. They will understand. Take out only, for obvious reasons.

What an amazing magical gastric experience. Located in a gas station. Yes, that is correct. A gas station. Hands-down the best Mexican food I have had on the East Coast. Wow!!! the food is insane.

I was told by a friend to try this place otw to the beaches, and it's in a convenient location, right off 50 in the Exxon gas station, so I don't have to go too far out of my way and get the car filled up before crossing the bay bridge. I'd recommend it for a quick meal! My husband and I had 3 tacos each (al pastor, carnita, and chorizo). We got our order within 5-10 minutes. They came with the green and the orange sauces in small containers. There's no bar with toppings like you might find in some places. The tacos come in double corn tortillas which are excellent and are topped with cilantro and onions. Radish comes in slices instead of minced. I enjoyed the chorizo more than the other two. I also recommend the horchata (sweet drink that offsets the spiciness of the sauces).There are tables and chairs indoors, but we ate outdoors, there are a couple of tables and a bench off the side of the gas station, not really comfortable, but good enough.The workers are not wearing masks (8/21/21) which is a bit odd considering we're right in the middle of the delta variant outbreak.

My experience was not the best like the others. We had high hopes for the customer service and food quality. Let's start with the kids meal. The portion size is good but the rice was overly cooked. They place the child drink inside the food box making it hot. When I asked for a new one they said they didn't have another. I asked for a cup with ice and the lady seemed bothered. The next order we're two chicken burritos. The tortilla was burnt and the rice was, again, over cooked. They do give you a big portion but our food was not fresh. I order a green pozole, that was a mistake. It smelled spoiled and it had the pork eyes and snout. (I was disturbed since I'm not used to that) it looked like they didn't do the extra step to probably clean the poultry. I was shocked since this place has so many stars and great reviews. The personal did not have the customer service. I just think I caught them on a overworked day, but won't be going back. I don't like eyes on my plate.

A GEM! Must go if driving by. We've lived around here for a couple years and never stopped because it was in a gas station. Biggest mistake! The food is the best Mexican food I've had in Annapolis and the vibe inside is priceless! The ultimate burrito and the tacos are to die for.

Generally excellent. It is popular and sometimes too busy for them to maintain their high level of quality of food and service but I don't fault them for that. Love the carnitas here.