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Tacos El Ranchero

Restaurant Mexican restaurant

👍 Had some of the best carne Asada and adobada tacos I’ve had in a while. The seating area was clean and the service was awesome! Thank goodness they have more than one way to pay credit card/ cash. The price was good for all that we got. People often mention tacos, taco, good,


Address

495 Telegraph Canyon Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Contact

(619) 806-4171

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (400 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 10:30 AM to 11:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10:30 AM to 11:30 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 10:30 AM to 11:30 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 10:30 AM to 11:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:30 AM to 11:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:30 AM to 11:30 PM
  • Thursday: 10:30 AM to 11:30 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 4/5 C M. 2 years ago on Google
    Had some of the best carne Asada and adobada tacos I’ve had in a while. The seating area was clean and the service was awesome! Thank goodness they have more than one way to pay credit card/ cash. The price was good for all that we got.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 T “Iguana” C. 1 year ago on Google
    I only tried the tacos de adobada and mulita de birria. Both stuffed with juicy meat, onion, cilantro, etc. Mini salsa bar with lime and radish, and sodas on ice. Nice taqueros and little seating area, and you're all set to enjoy right there in the shade.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 bboylancer17 3 years ago on Google
    This taco truck is bomb. My favorite to get from there is Lengua, Cabeza, and Tripa. Everything on it. Just two of each and you're good. Others will like the Adobada and Carne Asada. One of the best taco joints I've eaten at.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Georgina V. 5 years ago on Google
    I (unfortunately) moved away from Chula Vista in 2009 to Riverside county. Finding good Mexican food is rare up there so when I come down to visit, I'm sure to hit up my favorite places. Today, my mom asked me if I wanted a good raspado. Well, of course I do! She brought me here and said it's one of her new favorite places. My niece was with us, as well, and we all got a taco. I got birria, my mom got cabeza and my niece got adobado. OMG! It hit my taco craving spot and I cannot wait to be back. They are not stingy with their meat and the young guy that took our order was super friendly. All of the tacos were good, the salsa selection was perfect and my chamoy y mango raspado is a must have. Seating is limited on a busy day (I imagine) and don't expect a quiet meal being that the freeway on ramp is right next to you. When the food is good, I don't mind. I grew up with a loud family so that helps, too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Martin C. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious tacos well done for food truck also they acepte cards or cash
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nat A. 2 years ago on Google
    By far the best tacos I've had since I moved to San Diego 4 years ago. I come here 2-5 times a week just to satisfy the craving. They don't have a wide variety, but what they do have they make to perfection. So much flavor in such a little taco. P.S. if you like cheese, get a mulitas.

  • 2/5 Mandie “GramPooh” H. 4 years ago on Google
    Well for starters if you can't read Spanish you will not know what you are ordering. Luckily I have a boyfriend that does. There are no prices listed on menu! For $2.50 each these tacos are not worth it. I got carne and the meat on its own... Yummy with tortilla... All I taste is grease! Abodala tacos my bf got said we're good but small

  • 4/5 Brandon 3 years ago on Google
    Al Pastor (adobada) I give them a 7.5. They aren't the best. However, their Birria Tacos are sensational! A 9.5 out of 10! I've only been there once. Ill try them again soon.

  • 5/5 Karla M. 2 years ago on Google
    This place by far the best food is amazing everything so well made it’s amazing had dinner here 3 times last week great friendly service

  • 4/5 Yapha K. 4 years ago on Google
    I had two carne asada tacos, a birria taco and a taco de lengua. They didn't have most of the raspados available, really would have loved mango so I went with the strawberry, it was okay. The tacos are reasonable by pricing standards in chula vista. I thought they were delicious and I really enjoyed them. The green salsa was good and has a slow burn that creeps up. I will definitely keep them on my list as a place to go to for tacos.

  • 4/5 Lydia M. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was good, but I think the tacos are small. I'm not sure, but I think all taco truck taco prices have gone up! They are $3.00 plus here. I like that they have tables and a canopy.

  • 5/5 Nessie S. 5 months ago on Google
    This is a nice taco truck. They have tacos and sodas and water. There are two tables and about 9 chairs. The salsa is DELICIOUS and spicy 🥵


Call (619) 806-4171 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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