Taco Loco

This place is literally a 3 minute walk from my house. And I absolutely love their tacos!!! I would say best tacos in philly fursure.

Tacos el rodeo used to be my go to, but they’ve been slacking so I’ve switched over to this truck.
Slightly more $$, but still cheap, these tacos are great. I love the pork. The chicken is also good.
I’m a pretty strict taco person so I can’t comment on the quesadillas or burritos.
Warning: the hot sauce is SUPER hot.

One of my goto taco trucks in South Philly. I’ve been here a few times over the years. I consider them typical and their meats are consistently good. I think everytime i go they run out of al pastor which is my favorite. It happened again this past sunday when i went. I asked for 2 and the guy said «sold out» i said, «F^(&» and he laughed. Lol.
I ended up going with a carnita and asada. Order took about 4 – 5 minutes and came out piping hot with the traditional toppings. He gave me two hot sauces. I don’t really eat spicy food anymore, so i only put a little bit. My first bite, i realized i messed up and put too much! It was really spicy. But it did taste good with the fatty pork. The asada was also pretty bomb as it was tender and well seasoned.
Definitely try this taco truck out if you’re in the area.

Great tacos at decent prize. I actually loved the tripe and tongue the best. Will definitely buy from here again when I’m in the area.

My son and myself make monthly delivery off of Washington. Every time we pass the Taco truck we say that we should stop and get some tacos. Well today was the day. It was a wonderful surprise to taste such good food. The food was fresh, flavors were vibrant and the meat was tender. We will stop again the next time we are in the area. The only complaint is that the wait time for 2 tacos and 1 burrito, from the time we placed the order until the order was complete, was almost ½ hour. Next time we will call ahead.

Really tasty and fresh with food ingredients for a great price! Get a taco and sit in the park

Easily the best and our favorite mexican joint in Philly! Amazing al pastor, quesadillas, burritos etc. We ate there everyday for a week while we were moving. Hands down without a doubt, magical. Phenomenal.

Taco Loco is run by a husband & wife team, and I LOVE it… when the man is working. The woman will not, WILL NOT make vegetarian tacos. The man will gladly do so. I have no idea why. They have beans, they have rice, they have veggies. I’m not asking for a discount, and I’m not asking for extra ingredients — just leave the chicken/​beef/​pork off of my tacos.
I’d give Taco Loco five stas, but when the woman is working, I walk on by. I tried for ages to get her to make me «tacos sin carne», she just smiles & shakes her head.

FANTASTIC! wonderful! AMAZINGLY Delicious! Tacos made right.

Some of the best tacos I’ve ever had. Rivaled some great ones from hole in the wall taqueria in Houston. Only advice if offer is call ahead if you are really hungry cause they make everything to order and it can take a while if they are busy. I’m posting a photo of menu and my tacos.

Mom and myself ordered the pork tacos the shells were soft but not mushy. The meat was so good ! Super well seasoned and cooked with love. We topped it off with guava drinks the guy in the truck was so nice !

Muy bueno tacos.
Poco dinero.
Cinco staros.

Decent Mexican food. Prices aren’t too bad. Took a while for a single taco, but at least I know it was made fresh.

I’m so happy there’s a taco truck within walking distance from my neighborhood. The hours aren’t always the same, but it’s pretty much guaranteed that they’ll be sitting in that same spot on my bus ride home from work when I just don’t feel like cooking and have a real hankering for tacos (which is always).
I’ve had the plain pork tacos and the steak tacos so far. Both were delicious, fresh, and covered in cilantro and onions… my favorite. The corn tortillas are so good and the dipping sauces add just the right amount of flavor.
Be forewarned: the dark red sauce is HOT. Like I made the mistake of pouring it all over my first taco when a droplet would’ve sufficed and I spent the next twenty minutes sweating under my eyes and dabbing my tongue with a paper towel. Use this sparingly.
I really want to try the Al Pastor but I always seem to order it when they’re out of them. The quesadillas and burritos sound delicious, too. Service is quick and friendly. Prices are cheap for the quality of the food.
Can’t wait to ravage the menu and knock off every item on my list.

A friend asked if was worth the drive to South Philly to grab a couple of tacos off of a truck… absolutely.
My favorite was the pastor that had the perfect amount of seasoning combined with onions and cilantro on top. Both the red and green salsas you get with your order are equally delicious and equally spicy. Living in California and Texas made me take for granted the vast amount of Taco trucks spread throughout the city… Philly doesn’t have as many but they sure have a great one!

South Philly, PA
You know what’s strange? I like this place. And I dont usually like Mexican food and it is usually last on my list. I eat here at this lunch only in summers when I dont feel like driving and want fast food. It is cheap and edible.

I came here with a friend, it had been pretty cold out; but the tacos were worth the wait. My sudden crave for tacos were met at this little hole in the whole food truck that has a little bit of a cult following and rightfully so.
I ordered four tacos, the Beef Tongue, Spicy Pork, Steak, and Chicken. All of them were cooked to perfection and perfectly seasoned to my liking. The tacos had also been topped with fresh chopped onions, and cilantro which are a must for tacos! The tacos also come with two types of sauces red/​green to complement the tacos. The gentleman working the truck was very friendly, and made for an overall great experience.
Best thing is the tacos tasted delicious, and were not pricey at all. $ 2 to $ 2.50 depending on what meat you choose. I would recommend coming here if you are in the mood for some tasty tacos for a great price! I’m bound to make another visit next time I am in the area to satisfy my Taco Loco craving =)

For many moons, Susan G. has been on a mission to introduce me to Taco Loco. As we returned home from excursions to the Italian Market, we would slow down, squinting at the famous truck, trying to make out if they were open or not. I had lost all hope when, one magical day, we passed by and the awning was out. That seems to be the signal that they are open for business!
We got Al Pastor tacos, because they are delicious, and eschewed hot sauce so we could revel in the delicious taste of the tender pork. They were piping hot — perfect for the cold winter day — and served on real corn tortillas. Definitely the closest thing to the tacos of Southern California that I’m used to, and I think the tortillas were a big part of that. They were made fresh while we waited, and were devoured in moments.
Of course, part of me wishes they were open all the time, or at least open regularly, but part of me is intrigued by the mystery. Plus, it just feels so special when you catch them open; like seeing a shooting star, it is a rare, beautiful, and some might even say mystical occurrence.

Taco Loco has great tacos. Tried the al pastor and tongue, and they were flavourful & succulent. Nice selection of garnishes and sauces too.

I love coming down here in the area for many reasons, this being one of them. Great finds, local flavors, unexpected eye opening experiences. All of this brought together with owners treating you like family that they haven’t seen in decades. You will not find a feeling like this at a big business type establishments. Taco Loco with that family inside working together offers you a home like feel with a traditional style dish.
If you guys drive by here and feel standoffish because you hear a generator humming away, then you missed out. Taco Loco is a solid, guarantee to satisfy you with out breaking the bank.
Ordered 3 tacos choriqueso (chorizo and cheese) carnita (pork) and a pollo (chicken) soft shell taco. All 3 were filled, heavy, meaning they are not being selfish with the meat and simply delicious. The Carnita (pork) was tender, full of spices with a flavorful rush to the senses. It literally melted in my mouth with every bite, a must order. The chicken taco another great tasting option. If you like chorizo with cheese these guys nailed it. Great tasting chorizo, a nice spicy sausage chopped and layered perfectly with the cheese holding everything in place. A blanket of deliciousness with a fresh warm tortilla enhancing this to a whole different level. All 3 for a grand total of $ 6.50, yes I did type that correctly without any errors.
Where else can you find fresh ingredients, fresh salsas with different measures of heat? Where else can you find a truck that offers homemade traditional Mexican food with a price that can not be matched? Taco Loco with everything you have to offer you guys will be around for a while. Great flavors, great group working, delicious food, simply delicious.

Is this the best taco I’ve found in Philadelphia?
Yes it is!
Is this the best taco I’ve ever had?
Nope!
Also: slow, slow, slow, slow, slow… Slow.