La Santa Torta - Richmond

We were at East Brothers brewery and it just so happened that La Santa Torta was there that day too! We got their quesadilla birria which came with consomme and it was absolutely delicious. The meat was really juicy and tender. They also provided salsas but the consomme was packed with flavor so we didn't even use them. Their tacos and elote looked popular too but we didn't get to try those. Hope to see them around so we can try more of their dishes!

This truck is usually at the East Brothers Beer Company. The location is a little off the main byways in Richmond, it is not to long of a ride for me. I liked it so well that I would recommend that friends try it even it is a bit out of the way. It is parked near the entrance to the brewery.I usually ordered the quesabirria, three red tacos plate red with consommé. The tacos are filling, I am full after two. I take the remaining taco home and heat it in the consommé the next day. The tacos are great but there are several other places that are equally as goodSo, if there are other places that are equal what brings me back here? The best thing on the menu is Elote Chido: elote without the cob. The corn in a cup has mayo, lime juice, tajin, chili pepper, lime, and sea salt. It is topped with cotija cheese and Cheetos. It is amazing.

Came for the brewery, will return for the food truck!I had heard there was a "food truck" near East Brothers brewery, but was not prepared for the deliciousness we discovered in the Santa Torta!People kept walking by with mouth-watering plates, so I had to try a little of everything. Ordered the torta birra (beef sandwich that you dip in a side of sauce), red tacos (beef), and the elote (an all time cup of cheesy corn goodness with spicy crisps on top)!I was surprised they only offered one meat choice (beef) but it was done so well I have zero complaints!The only downside was they were already sold out of churros when we arrived! Our next trip will have to start there ;)Will definitely be returning for more!

OMG!!! Get the quesabirria (red tacos plate). I've been here a few times and I've thought about trying something else and I just can't do it. You can order consomme on the side if you like for a bit extra.I treated myself to churros for dessert and they were delicious! Served warm, a little crispy on the outside and very moist on the inside. Plenty of sugar cinnamon. My mouth is watering just thinking of it now!Bonus is that it's right next to East Bros. Brewery. Great beer to go with the great food at La Santa Torta.

I always frequent the 333 Broadway location and La Santa has always been good so I was excited to catch them in Richmond at East Brother Beer! The truck is parked outside of East brother beer which is in the back side of the warehouse they are in, towards the left! I'm sure a lot of people were confused as I was pulling into the location.What I ordered:-Red Birria Tacos: Tacos are amazing... meaty cheese, green salsa, soft Birria and dipped in the consommé? Divine! My favorite order!-Birria Torta: This Torta is grilled to perfection. The bread is crispy and keeps it's crispiness when dipped in the consommé. It is also very filling! -Elote Chido: Elote without the cobb! This is topped with hot Cheetos, my favorite. Overall, La Santa has always been fresh, quick, and consistent. I love eating here. Although it's located at East Brother Beer, you can't sit at the beer facility unless you order a beer, just so you know!

"When it's done properly, taco should be a verb." - Jonathan GoldAnd it's done properly at this LST Truck #3! As part of East Brothers Brewery outdoor dining experience, I highly recommend the birria tacos here with consommé. Crunchy then El Garage and $2.00 cheaper with dipping treat, they rank right up there with the other Richmond Bay Area trend setter. Plus the East Bros beer is a great match. Highly recommend!! A great weekend stop :-)

I will preface my review with the disclosure that I typically prefer a good carne asada (all carne asada isn't equal so emphasis on GOOD) over birria BUT there's room in our lives for both! This has been on my list to try for a while so since I was passing Richmond I decided to stop by. They were parked outside of the Richmond Costco on Central Ave and this spot seemed both good and bad. The good aspect of this location is that Costco is busy, especially on weekends. That means guaranteed visibility in the area & probably more customers. The bad aspect is that parking is beyond horrible and it's a little hard to social distance without standing in the bark / bushes. That aside, it's easy to spot and it's not far from the freeway. The tacos are made fresh to order and the wait was only about 10 minutes so no complaints. The tacos on their own are filled with cheesey meaty goodness, they don't skimp. They're a tad expensive, $14 after tax for three of them, but that's the range I usually see for these type of tacos so I knew what to expect. Their menu is online so you can browse it beforehand and go there with an idea of how much you should be prepared to spend. On their own they're actually a little bland but that's usually my opinion on birria tacos and why I prefer a good carne asada. The consommé is usually what makes or breaks a birria taco and I opted not to get any. What I will give kudos to is the spicy green salsa it comes with. I used almost all of it (it came with one on the plate and one in the bag) and it gave the tacos flavor and spice. I give it three stars because it's a pretty average taco and i think this is an average rating. No complaints on the service and employees were wearing masks in accordance with COVID guidelines. Overall, I'd eat here again but when in Richmond it probably won't be my first choice. I'm probably more inclined to go to the Oakland location. They seem to have a large social media following so I'm sure people will go to them wherever they decide to park.

If I'm nearby a La Santa truck, I will stop for tacos! With business in Marin, I made a plan to stop by on the return trip for carry out. Chef Leo was away working a special event, however the lovely Aurora served me up my to go order of Red Tacos and Consommé. She packed everything nice and neatly. I was planning to have them for dinner. Leo told me the best was to reheat the tacos. Fire them in a skillet over medium heat until the desired crispness! Never microwave. So that's my plan!

I said that I'd come back later, when I wasn't so hungry, and I would have come back sooner, except that they are opening a place in Oakland, too. I'm glad that they have been able to expand operations, however, knowing where they are and when has been a chore. They also have different hours. I have to call a 925 number to get in touch with them, find out if they are open so that I can order. The problem is that the site says Richmond, but has the Oakland address and I have said a few times to the person answering the phone, I don't want to order my tacos and then find out that they are in Oakland. They seem to have rectified this by putting their locations (for what I now know is Food truck one and Food truck two) on Facebook, which makes it much easier. Next, they need a separate phone for each location. They have an easier location to access now that they have been at Costco, but it's frustrating having to call and ask them where they will be. Another problem is that they have two locations (see the resolution above) and it wasn't always clear. Fortunately, I was told one day that they were possibly closing early, which was good because I was at Costco and on my way to their location, next to the brewery, but couldn't put my order through because they were closed. A resolution, but not ideal, because I expect that when places say they are open, I actually expect them to be open for the hours they say that they are open.But, the food. The taste? Not good! The tacos were probably steamed and weren't so crispy. Also, the consomme wasn't great either. Now, I will admit that I did run a quick errand after picking up my tacos because they were going to close and I realize that. But even with that, the weren't great. They were okay, but weren't mind blowing like they were last time. And I ordered tacos from another place, made a quick errand and they were just fine when I got home.I don't know if I'll be back for a third time because the issues getting in touch with them to see where they are and if they are open and where and hope that they are open during their stated hours are too much work on my end. I hope that they work things out and improve how they are operating because they've gone from a place that I used to dream about to one that's just meh.

$14 for 3 birria tacos. Was excited to try this truck outside of east brother beer company, but was let down. Price is reasonable since its 3 good sized tacos with lots of meat, but it was lacking flavor. The meat was bland and just a bit dry. It was not dripping in oil like other birria tacos I've had. I guess this is the healthier version of it. Food was ready in 5 mins. There is some covered outdoor seating right outside of the brewery. Plenty of parking at this industrial parking lot. There are better places to get birria tacos (and beer, sorry east brother is a pretty mediocre brewery)