El Califas Tacos

My car was running on empty on a Thursday afternoon and so was my stomach, so when I stopped to get gas at Valero in MV on my way to getting food elsewhere, I couldn't resist picking up something from El Califas whose food truck caught my eye at the corner of the gas station. It was an impulse buy!! I've been a fan of their food truck in Sunnyvale for the longest time, but it's been a while, and it was too convenient to pass up on.I ordered the carne asada quesadilla, and it was ready in less than 5 minutes, with great service from staff. It tasted a bit different here, but it might be cuz I got the milder sauce, rather than the spicier green sauce I used to get at the Sunnyvale location (turns out, the spicier sauce is more delicious to me). The quesadilla I got last week was still saucy and cheesy. I tried it right away while it was hot and freshly made, with flavorful steak and melted cheese oozing out of the grilled tortilla. But I saved most of it for dinner later, and it still tasted phenomenal toasted and reheated at home.

Went here for a quick bite to eat and this place did not disappoint!The staff member who took our order and crafted our food was able to answer all our questions and get the food out to us quickly. I got the super burrito. The carne asada meat was full of flavor, but I would like to see slightly more balanced ingredients. I would not hesitate to get again though. My friend got 3 tacos with different meats and ate them all with delight.If you're in the area and would like quality Mexican food I'd say give them a shot!

This is the best tacos I've tried in the bay area. My husband had so many tacos in the past and at work, and he still mentioned about this place! We came on a Tuesday lunch, did not wait for long time (maybe 10 mins) and the food came out fast! Definitely recommend this place and I would love to try more dishes on their menu!

So this place serves some not so typical tacos, not Taco Bell and not chipotle either. Authentic seasoned Al pastor, asada and chicharrón (not too common but authentic) with a tortilla twist. When yall order the staff will ask : with cheese? No it is not a gringa or a quesadilla. Well picture a mini quesadilla with the taco fixings on top of it. For yall Mexico City folk who make another taco with the under tortilla, this won't work order without cheese if that's you. So the Cheese is a third layer on a taco. Chicharrón was yummy, asada was smooth, and Al pastor was good. This place is wonderful, it's doing its own thing and owning it with such satisfaction to customers. I definitely recommend

Definitely hits the spot. Their califa taco (especially the asada) is super delicious with some cheese between the traditional smaller corn tortillas and some crispy delicious asada. They also provide some sweet caramelized onions and radish with a little like. Yum. Horchata (comes in their own labeled bottle) was really good as well.

Amazing food. You cannot miss this if you love Mexican food. Authentic flavor, real salsa, fresh cilantro and onions. and the team is super nice. Makes me feel like I am back in Mexico at my favorite taqueria. I come here once a week for lunch and it always hits the spot. I love the californiana style quesadillas - such a bang for the buck. The Califas taco is like a mini "sincronizada" and it is such a tasty take on how to serve up a taco. CANNOT MISS: the barbacoa. Only place I have found in the Bay that serves up homestyle barbacoa like this - not fatty and full of flavor. Lots of parking here at the gas station where the food truck is, and good prices for the size of the tacos.

We stopped in because we love us some taco trucks wherever we visit and this place was a hit!! The red mild sauce on top of some delicious asada and chicharrone tacos certainly hit the spot!! Prices were within affordable and the Server was super nice!! Thanks for a great meal xo

Not sure how their ratings are so good, promoted on social media, and rated #42 top 100 places to eat in the bay. I can name 10+ Mexican places that are better in the bay. I judge a Mexican place based on their super burrito. Tacos are too basic for me. I ordered an al pastor super burrito $13. It was just ok. Decent size. I asked for no salt, less rice and sour cream. There was still a ton of rice. The meat was the most disappointing. Didn't even taste like normal al pastor. It was almost like ground meat, small bits. Overall flavor was not well balanced. Their selection of meats is limited, no specialty meats like cabeza, lengua, etc. But they did have chicharron and barbacoa. It is located at a corner gas station. No line at 5 pm on a Fri. Parking is no problem. Overrated

Just came back after a slightly disappointing last experience and they blew me away again. God I love these tacos. Always get their chili crisp!! Carlos made me two asada tacos that were exactly how I remembered them. Perfectly seasoned, tender, and delicious. Thanks!

Best corn tortillas I had in a while. I ordered 3 asada tacos but I have left yearning for more. Excellent service!!