El Trompudo

Great customer service, food and ambiance.I will definitely come by again.Note - I've been eating at taquerias for a minute, it's an obvious staple in the bay -- but the taste of Trompudo's burritos just hit different.This was my first time here. Sorry no pics.

I used to love this place per my last review. Unfortunately I won't EVER be back. I bought 3 asada tacos after work brought them home to eat and I was SICK immediately after with food poisoning. I was throwing up these greasy tacos all night (& I ended up only eating 2) I know it was the tacos that made me sick because I was the only one in my house that ate out this night and I was the only one that got sick. A week later without knowing about my experience my little sister mentions that she came here with my mom, shared an al pastor burrito and the same thing happened they got food poisoning immediately after. What's going on with this establishment ?????? I am absolutely DISGUSTED and sad since I live nearby. Please don't come here save your money and a stomach virus! I saw a review under that stated the same thing about getting sick after eating here so I know we're not crazy. Please get it together el trompudo, this is disgusting.

Went there, again to hope it's better than the last few times. I was wrong. It's not bad, but it's def not "great" as ppl have proclaimed. It's just ok. Flavor is lacking and the overall product seems a bit lessor than real quality Mexican food. Everything is extra. Extra $ for salsas, consommé and I was surprised they didn't ask for $1 for napkins. $15 for 3 chicken tacos seems a bit much. I think going forward, I'll pass. Once again, it's not bad, but I don't taste anything "great" about this Mexican restaurant. Good luck if you try it.

Going on my second year in El Sobrante and this is my fav local spot. From the day after Xmas breakfast soy rizo burritos to the the yummy veggie tacos or the huge burrito's this is the local jam in el sob bruh! Also don't be worried if things taken a few minutes longer or are a dollar or two more, it's because they are small. My favorite is the veggie tacos and soyrizo breakfast burrito with any combination you want to put in it. Support local!

I was on a personal retreat in the area. Before getting started, I just wanted to grab a late dinner. I felt like going Mexican, and yelpers gave this a good rating, so I decided to head over. I ordered the Al Pastor quesadilla. I opted to dine in and then soon realized it actually came as a whole dinner plate! There were very generous helpings of refried beans and rice. The beans were also topped with a smooth layer of melted queso. The bed of shredded lettuce and tomatoes was super fresh. And unlike a lot of taquerias where the Pastor is heavily sweet, here it was more tangy than sweet with the pork marinated very thoroughly. Everything stayed hot, even through a cold autumn night. I finished most of it, but still had a slice of quesadilla left. I usually leave something like this in the fridge for a couple of nights to finish off later, so I don't get taste fatigue. But I enjoyed it enough that I decided to finish it that same night as a late snack. Aesthetically I have to admit the dish looked plain. But its appearance belied the subtle and pleasantly balanced blend of different spices and flavors. I'm really glad I dropped by. Thank you my fellow yelpers for beckoning me here. Another bonus was that everywhere was really clean, including the restroom. It was clear that ownership was very conscientious about how it cooked as well as how it kept the establishment. And a convenient parking lot to boot.Being in San Pablo, it's not too far from me, but then, sadly, not too close. At $12.99 for such a generous and tasty offering, it's a borderline steal. I just wish it was also on a borderline of Oakland.

Called in for pick-up.My usual go-to is a wet burrito with cabeza.Probably my favorite cabeza I've had so far.I rarely dine in, because the tables are kinda sticky, and it can get kinda warm. Seats aren't the most comfortable.Staff is friendly. Prices have gone up a bit, but not everything can be a costco hotdog.

My dream is they add the chile relleno to the grubhub menu. Best Mexican food I have eaten in the Bay area. By FAR the best salsa. Good pricing. They also have a sheltered, kinda outdoor area in addition to inside seating so you don't have to sit around with all the folks with the flu. Nice people working there.

4.5 stars, best tacos in the area imo! Got the al pastor, cabeza, and lengua. Very flavorful and kind service. Just had to wait 25-30 minutes on a Wednesday night which was longer than expected.Free chips and salsa which is nice but it is limited to 2 salsas per order. The chips are also circular instead of your typical tortilla chips. Nice and toasty!Will def return next time we're in the area.

A solid 5 stars for El Trompudo - I've never had a bad experience here and truly believe this is my favorite place to eat at in El Sobrante. It's along San Pablo Dam Rd, so anticipate a busy street while driving here. There's a parking lot at El Trompudo so that's a plus! Inside, the space is nice and homey - it's one of those local spots you just know gives community vibes. There's a good amount of seating and when you step in, you have so many options to choose from on the menu - Mexican, Salvadoran, and even some burgers! My boyfriend and I have a list of standard things we typically get here:- Carne Asada tacos: simple and satisfying, always packed with a nice savory hit! - Al Pastor tacos: also simple yet flavorful, not the type to get you feeling groggy afterwards! - Surf & Turf Burrito: one of my favorites! I usually order this without rice (just to watch my carbs) and they still do well with the protein. I have to say that this is probably among the best burritos I've had in the area other than El Tucan's red burrito. - Jamaica: always yummy and never watered down! Love that it's not too sour and also love that it's not too sweet. I definitely recommend people drop by to at least try El Trompudo. They never miss!

Due to the high reviews, I decided to place a DD order. Not sure what the hype is about..maybe it tastes better when you pick it up yourself or eat it there?Steak fries- 6/10. The fries were not crispy enough and got super mushy with the steak and other ingredients.Pupusas - chicharron = 5/10. It didn't taste fresh. It seemed like it was microwaved to get warm and packed up.Quesabirrias - 6/10. They were greasy and they weren't the best.Overall, I wouldn't order from here again. We have too many options for good Mexican food spots.