Tacos Don Memo

Food: 4.75 Out of 5Burrito was perfectly executed. Enough said.Service: 4 out 5Unfortunately because of the size of the trailer we put in our order and had to wait 45 minutes to get our burrito.Environment: N/A Overall: 4.75 Out of 5This burrito was nostalgic. I thought every piece of item in this burrito was made with time and care. Brought me back to the burritos I would get at the local taquerias in CA.

These tacos have a generous portion. The flavor is comparable with other good taco joints. I ate tacos like these for about 1/4 the price in Quintana Roo last year. But fair enough on the pricing. These are good.

If you ever lived in University City, you KNOW this is the best burrito and taco spot in the area. Even to this day whenever I visit University City, I HAVE to go and get myself Don Memos. The line for this food truck is unlike any other. I especially love the al pastor burrito. It's operated by two brothers / a family (I think) and they are ON TOP of their burritos and tacos -- they are the real deal! PRO TIP: 1. Get their phone number and you can call ahead so you don't have to wait in line 2. Need cash!!! ALL FOODTRUCKS ARE CASH!!

I love this taco food truck! I heard great reviews about the food truck from my friends, so I decided to give it a try on a weekday afternoon. This food truck is located under the bridge next to Commons (on 38th st closer to Spruce rather than Walnut). When I went there, there was barely any wait, and our orders were taken immediately. It was $4 per taco, and $11 for 3 tacos. I ordered two tacos (one chicken and one pulled pork), and they were very filling and delightful! I did think that the tacos were slightly dry in my mouth, but overall, for the price, I thought the tacos were delicious!

Just order great potions great taste long wait but worth it!Try alpastor and steak my 2 staples there

tl;dr only those in-the-know will tell you that this food cart offers up the best Mexican food in West PhillyTacos Don Memo is an unassuming food cart parked off 38th and Spruce on weekdays. But what it lacks in frills, Don Memo more than makes up for in its top-notch food. Unlike the Americanized Mexican food at either Chipotle or Qdoba, Don Memo sticks to a simple menu and high-quality fare. As a So-Cal native, I would personally attest to this food cart's authentic Mexican food being some of the best in Philadelphia.Pick your protein (chicken, carnitas, or pastor) and spice level, then stick around while you wait for your order. I can't stress it enough, but the service here can get really slow since each dish is made-to-order. During the lunch rush, it can take nearly an hour for food to be ready. But if you are willing / able to wait it out until after 2PM, then it will only take around 15 minutes for your fresh burrito to be prepared.My go-to order is the Spicy Pastor (marinated pork) Burrito, which will run you $7. The burritos are surprisingly heavy, and they are filled with rice, beans, cheese, veggies (including avocado), sour cream, and sauce. Before being served, the whole burrito is placed back on the stove, ensuring that the filling stays warm and giving the tortilla a nice crunch. Even in the first bite, I am always blown away by the depth of flavor in the marinated meat and fresh veggies. I think the hot sauce could be spicier, but may just be a preference. The only downside of the burrito-eating experience is that the final few bites descend into a saucy mess if you're not careful -- but if anything, this is a compliment to Don Memo's overstuffed burritos. If you haven't already checked Tacos Don Memo out, then put it on top of your to-do list.

Note- be sure you have enough time to wait for your food. If there's at least 5 people waiting at the truck, that means it might take around 30 min for your food since they take call orders. Also, they usually send out orders in batches, so food prep is a bit slow. But don't be wary, it's honestly worth the wait- I got the steak burrito $9 and wow...it was THICK and packed! The wrap was warm and toasted on all sides, the sauce they put in the burritos is so good. They don't skim off on the meat. Great work lunch if you are around UPenn's campus

Probably my favorite food truck/card on Penn's campus! I always get things mild (I'm weak) with chicken, so my review will only reflect that. Some ordering tips: you can choose sauce spice levels (mild, medium, or spicy) and meat (chicken, pork carnitas, or pork al pastor), and ask to leave out any ingredients.When I'm not too hungry or need a quick bite, I usually opt for 2 tacos (though you can do the 3-taco deal for a bigger meal). They're deceptively simple and light, just your choice of marinated meat with cilantro and onions, each wrapped with two corn tortillas, but this really lets the fresh flavors shine! As a bonus, the tacos are also served with lime wedges, giving you the option to add some zest. My regular order for when I'm more hungry (and arguably Tacos Don Memo's claim to fame despite its name) is the burrito! It is a BIG boi stuffed with meat, rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, onions, avocado, cheese, and cilantro, and they even toast the flour tortilla to keep it closed and give it a nice crisp. These are so flavorful and filling without being sickening that I can eat the whole thing, and I have a pretty small appetite. The use of fresh, unprocessed ingredients with only a light yet savory sauce (no heavy quesos here) really sets this apart.This place is a tad more expensive than other food trucks (but cheaper and better than Chipotle and Qdoba!), and it also takes quite a while to get your food (burritos more than tacos), so it's not quite a grab-and-go kind of place. I usually go when I'm done with class and call ahead to cut down the wait a bit. Still, it's worth it to get some of the best Mexican food around!

Great burritos and a better choice over some of the corporate places in the area. Call ahead because the wait can be long around lunchtime.

Best burrito I've ever had, and the best in Philly by a long shot. Lived in University City during college and now Center City for ~10 years. The guys who work there are extremely friendly. It's the first food spot I recommend to anyone who's in the area.