El Taco Encebollado
Moises Treviño Garcia · 423 Google reviewsEl Taco Encebollado — under-the-radar mexican in West Side. Family-friendly spot. Robert Maher: "Probably the best food I've had the meat is seasoned perfect great staff very friendly"
What 126 diners keep saying
What 126 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Excellent surprise. Cemitas were excellent. Cemita poblana and Cemita de Adobada. Really well made, good job. Try the, you won’t regret it.”
“This place is always clean every time I’ve gone. I’ve been there three times. The waitresses are very nice very friendly very attentive great service the food. The first time I had the cemita mar y tierra It was so delicious. Highly recommended, the second time I had the cemita de pastor Also, very delicious I would recommend.. This third time I have the cemita ribeye It was OK. I didn’t like the meat was too hard but everything else was delicious. Restaurant is always clean and the service is fast, which is a big plus. I don’t have more pictures of the other food items because as soon as we get our food, we devoured it so I’m sure I’ll try next time to take more pictures. I wouldn’t recommend those steak tacos. I didn’t like the meat asad, but the pastor y chorizo is delicious.”
“Wow!!! All I can say is wow this place is fire!! You have to get the Torta Chilaquiles Verdes y taco chicharrón. The chilaquiles were fresh and the chips still had a crunch to them. The chicharrón tacos were season so well and the meat was cooked perfect. Make sure to come and try it. You won’t regret it!!!”
“Tacos were really good and tasty. The service was great! The waitress was very fast and attentive. She made sure what we ordered was exactly what we had asked for.”
“My new favorite taco place! The tacos are packed with flavor and I love their creamy green salsa. The servers are professional and friendly!”
“Muy buenas las semitas. Probe la tradicional que es con milanesa de pollo y la de arrachera. Tienen mas variedad de carnes y tambien camaron y pescado. Se que en otras partes le echan mas quesillo, aguacate y chile chipotle. Pero así como la probé esta muy bien por el precio y aparte incluye refresco. Los tacos también están buenos. Las meseras son muy amables.”
“The tacos were made to order and it was worth a slight wait. The food was delicious and the service was good!”
“El Taco Encebollado is a hidden gem, known for their taco truck but offering a unique dining experience at their brick-and-mortar location. The atmosphere here is cozy and intimate, making it an ideal spot for a relaxed evening meal—never too crowded, just the perfect place to enjoy fantastic food. I decided to try the Chicken Cazualitas Fritas, and they were unlike anything I’ve had before. These are the size of a sope, with the texture of a tostada, but shaped like a bowl. Picture a crispy, golden shell that’s firm enough to hold everything in place yet delicate enough to shatter with the first bite. The crunch of the base adds a delightful texture that contrasts beautifully with the tender, juicy chicken. The chicken itself was cooked to perfection, succulent, flavorful, and seasoned just right. Topped with a fresh mix of lettuce, queso fresco, grilled onions, creamy avocado, crema, cilantro and cabbage, each bite offered an exciting combination of textures and flavors. The creamy avocado and crisp cabbage perfectly balanced the crunchy base and savory chicken, while the grilled onions added a smoky sweetness that brought everything together. The salsas were the real game-changer. The chipotle salsa had a bold kick that lingered on my lips for hours, but it was the smoky depth of flavor that paired so beautifully with the chicken. The heat was just enough to enhance the dish without overpowering it, making each bite even more irresistible. El Taco Encebollado’s take on this dish is truly something special, and their brick-and-mortar location is definitely worth a visit for anyone craving a flavorful, satisfying meal with a unique twist.”
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