"Holy mother of tacos, this place is FIRE!!! I've tried several of their menu items, and I have never been disappointed! The value is there for the flavor-packed food and hearty portions. The street tacos are my go-to, but the pizza (topped with any meats of your choice) and the birria ramen were INSANE - in the most delicious way.El Norteno reigns supreme for Mexican street food style fast food on the Northside."
"I absolutely love this little pie shop located inside the Conservatory Food Hall. They totally follow through on their premise: you get fat pies, generously stuffed with meat or whatever else you get. It's a bit pricy but it feels worth it -- their pies are made to order and like I said, they're big and filled to the brim. I've tried 3 kinds so far and honestly, each one was better than the last! The chicken/mushroom, chicken curry, and lamb curry. It's hard to pick a favorite but maybe the lamb curry. The lamb was so tender and flavorful! It's a bit spicy but not overwhelmingly so. Salty though but I like that. The crust is PERFECT. Flaky but not greasy. Just amazing in every way. Couldn't recommend this spot more. One of my new favorites."
"Place is pretty flippin excellent! Word to the wise: If when you order a gordita, don't expect some teeny little San Antonio street gordita. These babies are huuuuge (like Donald Trump "yooouuuggge"!)But everything is quite good. We went at the end of the day, and the chicken was a little dry, but still good. I'll be back!"
Kehmia T.
Jul 24, 2021
I've been hearing about this place for months. I knew it was in my backyard but never had the chance to try it until one Friday night. They're parked in the Ignite Gas Station (Spring Cypress & Kuykendahl) which is honestly a small lot for them giving the crowd they attract. Pulled up around 9:30 pm on a Friday night and the lot was packed with people waiting in line for this food truck. Best friend and I shared the quesabirria and had two Birria tacos.... FIRE? Do you hear me!??? It's like I fell in love that love with food and was. Ot ready to end the relationship after finishing our meal The line moved pretty quickly for how long it was. They have a small outside eating area (where we sat) and then they have an inside area attached to the convenience store of the gas station. Definitely worth the wait. I will be a loyal customer from now on.
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Sir G.
Apr 24, 2024
Short and sweet. It is amazing! Two gentlemen making meat pies you will dream about. I will tonight. Steak, chicken, lamb and veg. Indo/African gem that will make you wonder WHY is meat pies not killing it in the US. Try these. You will be converted. Thanks boys. Great meeting you and we wish you nothing but the best. Delicious-a!
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Jim H.
Oct 19, 2023
Amazing tacos and as authentic as I've had. The roadside stand features a screened in deck and it matches the outdoor stand ambiance. The tables are equally good at matching the roadside stand vibe. I had the carnitas taco and the chorizo taco with egg. Both were outstanding and just right for lunch. I placed my order quickly and had my food within five minutes. Super experience all around.
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Junior A.
Jun 9, 2017
Great Quesadillas! If you're looking to venture away from the traditional TexMex flour corn tortilla and cheese Quesadillas... Go here. This place do Quesadillas right.
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Kafenaddict C.
Jul 15, 2018
I have been a loyal customer for over 6 years now. I usually get the elotes and a raspado. This was the first time I tried the Pina Rusa. Overall the fruit was fresh except the Tamarindo Con Chile straw it tasted like fabuloso cleaning product. I will give them another try because this was the first time I had a bad experience.
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Ariel S.
May 2, 2016
Tacos are always fresh & delish ... Ladies are very nice & provide excellent service! Food always consistent in taste.. Service always friendly & with a Smile!
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"Totally worth the 25min drive for me just to get their quesadillas, they have flor de calabaza, huitlacoche- can't find those just anywhere. I've taken some friends here a couple of times and EVERYONE loves their food. My favorite is their cecina, it's flavorful & tender. Their quesadilla tortillas are handmade of fresh masa & deep fried, they're pretty big- hard to find too, they're topped off with lettuce, queso fresco on top of their meat and melted cheese. Their tortas are huge and good too."
"Very reasonably priced and of course amazing flavor! We stopped in and enjoyed the colorful outside, so naturally we headed straight for it. We ordered the chicharon, Agua fresca mango, hot Cheetos with chili cheese, large fruit and hot dog. So good and cost was $15 not too bad for all the food. Everything was delicious. Coming back when I am in the area."
"Can't believe I've never done a review for this truck. Shame on me!With all the taco stands in this area, you'd think this orange truck sitting behind a shopping strip wouldn't be making it. You are oh so wrong!These guys have been here for a VERY long time. What makes them 5 star IMO is that over the years outside of painting the truck orange nothing's changed. Their food & service hasn't changed. Prices are still the best around. Orders are always fresh & hot. I'm no pro & idk what goes into the making of a gordita shell but man they've got some of the best. They aren't tough or stale tasting as I've had at other trucks. The tortas a very good too. Never had an issue w/ portions or orders being wrong. Their salsa is yummy too! If you can get past what some would say is a shady/ghetto area, then you'll be able to make it to some really tasty bites that come with great prices & a smile. Yelp on my friends!"
