"As notable for its charitable work as it is for its delicious tacos, this was one of the first taco trucks to really popularize beef birria tacos in the Bay Area, before the term “quesabirria” even made it into the lexicon in these parts — at La Santa Torta they’ve always been promoted as “red tacos,” made with Jalisco-style beef birria. It’s a solid version, a little less wet than some of the others around town, so that side of consommé is essential. It was also one of the first trucks to offer birria ramen: meat and instant noodles served in a big cup of consommé. Check Instagram for the trucks’ daily schedule, but this Jack London location is fairly consistent — and soon, they’ll have a standalone restaurant in West Oakland too." - Luke Tsai
