Tacos El Flaco

1508 Illinois St, San Francisco
(415) 684-3617

Recent Reviews

Arthur M.

Had a super taco with carne asada about 11AM or so. The meat was EXTREMELY well done, dried out and tasteless, likely leftover from the day before. I don't know what the 5 star people are thinking or smoking, as I liken them to nothing but shills. The SF food truck crowd are so disillusioned. They don't realize that their food is likely prpared in a commercial kitchen well south of SF at 4-5AM if not the day before. That's why most SF truck food is wretched, all they do is warm the food up on their flat top grills, the same food that was prepared many hours or days before. Very sad. Anyone remember Richard Tangonan's SASSY KASSY'S in Campbell Industrial Park on Oahu in the late 70's to the early 2000's. He did it right! Most of the food he served was cooked fresh to order right there on his truck. Sure it took a little longer but you could never beat it, it was the best. To this day I can taste his Teriyaki, a recipe of his that I believe is still a family secret. As a side note, I understand Richard and his wife labored for years to put all five of their children through college while operating their food truck. The KEY to real food truck success is to prepare the food as close to serving it as possible, Just ask the folks at La Taqueria on Mission St. People who operate food trucks here aren't that smart, just don't care, or are just plain lazy. Hey, they got your money so screw you. Next time you order carne asada off a truck ask for it to be cooked MEDIUM RARE, they'll send you to Mars if they could afford it. And be advised, food truck operators don't know what medium rare is. I think it's a cultural thing, in many years past they'd just throw a big chunk of meat into a fire then eat whatever came out. Hey, it's a primal thing but those days are long gone. Unfortunately some people don't change with the times. Bottom line, AVOID AVOID this piece of you know what food truck just like all the rest. Enough said!

Christopher Chung

Tacos mediocre. Al pastor and carne asada lacked the final, griddle crisp finish — had the consistency of stewed meats. Camarón, while decent, not life changing. Complimentary grilled Serrano Chile a plus.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Frontier Cookers

This is the spot when you are on the go!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brandon Sixto

Super nice! I was a dollar short and they kindly gave me my food anyway. Super tasty burrito. It's in an industrial location on a busy street, so probably more of a take out situation, but really recommend for a solid burrito in a pinch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Super Burrito

Willy orona

No it's still the same the lines are longer than ever

N T

Best dang Grilled Chicken Torta in the bay area. Hands down!

kamal guerrouah

Cash only!!!

Luke

Inflation is real, super burrito prices are now $12 (was $10). Starting to get hard to justify from a food truck in an industrial neighborhood. Burritos are tasty though.

Adrienne McLachlan

It's SO good! The steak tacos are my favorite.

Sam E.

About a 10 minute walk from the 22nd st cal train stop in a very industrial, unassuming neighborhood. Ordered the al pastor and pollo (pork and chicken) tacos which was delicious and very flavorful. We should have gotten more! Each order comes with a side of chips and salsa which was a great touch.

Karan L.

Fast and efficient. Loved the taste of the tacos and was quick and fast. Best bang for your buck. Loved the extra chips and salsa on the side too.

Jorge Alvarez

The food is alright. Customer service could improve.

walter haynes

Mexican food always fresh,hot and great taste. Service is great also.

Jesse Terry

Great food good people.

Jimmy P.

I've been going to this place for the past 4 years, their pastor tacos are one of the best I've had. They are a good portion of meat, salsa, pico de gallo and chips. If your in the area this a great spot, oh watch out with their burritos you may possibly get a food coma.

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