El Paisa Taco Truck - Oakland, CA

One of the greatest mobile eateries. They offer a wide array of fillings from chicken to beef head or brain. A favorite is the unbelievably succulent pork carnitas. Great food, and at the right price. There is no seating, other than a few available curbs in the lot where the truck parks.

100% Approval Rating (2 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

Taco ($1.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

"Taco trucks have become more popular than hot dog carts in many American cities. The most and the best are in California, in Los Angeles and around the San Francisco Bay. One of the greatest of the mobile eateries is Tacos el Paisa, which parks just off International ..." [Read More].

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Map & Directions

2900 International Blvd., Oakland, CA
510-384-5465

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Lunch
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	Yes
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"A $2.50 meal: two tacos filled with succulent, crisp-edged pork carnitas and garnished with radishes, peppers, tomatoes, and Abel Lopez's luxurious coral-pink salsa."
Michael Stern

"At the far left of the photo you can see some of the dining accommodations at El Paisa: a concrete curb."
Michael Stern

"Tidier than a taco in soft corn tortillas, the quesadilla is a sandwich inside a broad flour tortilla. The melty cheese helps keep all the ingredients together."
Michael Stern

"Throughout the country, but especially in the West and Southwest, the proliferation of taco trucks with really excellent, cheap food is good evidence that Roadfood is thriving."
Michael Stern