El Green-Go's

We kind of happened upon this little gem by accident. We were hungry, pressed for time and saw the smoker outside and people happily waiting around. So glad we did!. We got the salad with chicken and a breakfast quesadilla with halibut and eggs. Everything was soooo fresh. The salsa that came with the quesadilla was sooooo delicious. Nice big portions and super friendly staff! If you happen to be in Anchorage... this place is a must eat while you are here!

Delicious tacos and burritos, both the standard street tacos we all know and love as well as some inventive twists. Halibut tacos were amazing! The smoke from the BBQ smelled soooo good too. Not a ton of seating and it's all outdoor.

UMMMM SO GOOD!!!! These tacos were incredible. Absolutely get the halibut tacos street style - you will not regret it. My tip - You have to pay extra for salsa and probably don't need it. Only negative for this place is that the smoke from the smoker may blow directly at you while waiting for food and eating given where it's placed. Overall, HIGHLY recommend

Wow, very tasty Mexican food at a good price. I got the Mex plate with pork which was delicious. They have their own smoker just outside where they were smoking all their meat. After I ordered I saw them tending to the smoker, next time I'll try the brisket for sure!

This is the first place we ate at in Anchorage. I see why it has high ratings. The service is fast, the food is delicious, and the area is clean and pretty. I ordered the halibut street tacos and my husband ordered one chicken and one brisket street tacos.

Yummy tacos, burrito and other Mexican street food in a outdoor setting. Everything is self service from queuing up for ordering to collecting your meal and to clear your own table if you're having your meal at their outdoor tables.

Everything about this place is amazing! Just being available for summer only makes it a novelty experience. Everyone needs to visit Alaska at least once in their life and I’d say the same thing about El Green-Go’s

El Green Go's Mexican restaurant is one of the highlights of an afternoon of walking or biking in Anchorage. Don't be fooled by the size of the place. They serve big flavor in every dish. Tried the Street Tacos (Salmon and Halibut), Nachos with Brisket and the Burrito and all were fresh, flavorful and well prepared. And the portions will cure any appetite. They are very ample portions. The service was fast and friendly and our selections were accurate. The atmosphere was quaint with just a few tables but a great chance to eat in a community style and sit with folks you meet. But the restaurant is just steps from the waterfront where you can take your food and eat with a view. Parking can be challenging if you're there during the week. But on the weekend, street parking is free. The menu is good for adults and children.

Beef brisket burrito with pob sauce inside! Very tasty The young lady that took my order was partnered with a young gentleman that had good recommendations. Superior customer service. Thursday, 5 PM. On a fair weather End of September. Seems to be a peaceful time to be there.

Been waiting many summers to try this place and it slaps!! Salmon in the burrito was perfect- cooked well and had great flavor. This burrito is hefty. Guacamole was fresh and on point. The best part is they are so accommodating they don't have on the menu keto tacos (cheese shell) and were still able to make them on request! Busy stand and not surprised since the food is very good- great prices also. Great vibe little outdoor seating area with lots of well fed customers.

Got the street taco with tofu as protein for lunch along with a side of guacamole. The street taco came with a few chips. Street taco (picture in another review captures it well) were great in taste and presentation and were overflowing with contents. The charred tofu in the taco were really well done. Guacamole was alright. While the place is decent enough to sit for a meal, it has its drawbacks. I will consider a togo order next time.

The only negative of El Green-Go's is that they ain't open all year! This is one of Anchorage's absolute summer gems. I often call ahead and then drive over from work to indulge in one of these girthy burritos for lunch. They are the perfect mix of sweet and smoke and spice and savory. My go-to is a brisket breakfast burrito. Yes, they are ala carte and don't come with the usual frills (chips, beans, rice, etc.) but...they really don't need that stuff. I'd much rather have a better burrito than have an inferior one that "comes with chips". So glad they are back, already sad for when they go into hibernation again :(

A little food caboose in the heart of downtown. When you pull up you can usually smell the smoker preparing the meat to be grilled to order. The staff are bubbly and jovial. I've never had a bad interaction. To date I have never ordered anything different per se. I get the trifecta tacos with chicken, pork, and halibut (sometimes salmon) with the chefs choice of toppings. My favorite is the tacos with the watermelon chunks on the top. The sweet combined with the savory meat flavors has always been a hit. El Green Go's is synonymous with taco heaven. The portions are generous and visually appealing. One of these days when I have no other plans I will try to put away one of their burritos. Make sure to try their salsa as well!

Still delicious. Still reasonably priced. Still amazingly nice people. The end. Where oh where is their year round brick and motor store?! $11 for two tacos with a side of chips. Also got a Mexican coke. Delicious!! This time I got pork and it was very good.

This little taco truck was in the downtown area and we stopped in to get tacos on our way to the airport. Although it was good, I did not give it five stars because they it's also was not warm and it was a little meh for us from TX. The girls running the joint were very fast and professional and did a wonderful job! The tables outside were clean and the little area to enclose it from the parking lot was a bonus. One downside is that you do have to pay to park but I guess that's just part of what you live with when you host a venue in a downtown area.

We LOVE this food truck! We aren't from Alaska, but ever since we tried El Green-Go's Tacos two years ago, we've been dreaming of coming back. After two long years of waiting, we finally had the chance to enjoy it again, and it was well worth it! The brisket is still phenomenal! Tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection! The seasoning is great too. I got the Mexi plate which isn't your traditional Mexican food. They've added their own creative flair to the tacos and their menu, but it works perfectly! The watermelon with brisket tacos is our favorite and it is surprisingly a good combination. It is refreshing and savory at the same time. We were also lucky enough to meet Tyler while he was checking on the smoked brisket. Such a friendly guy! He shared that they started with a small smoker and now have a bigger one to handle demand. It's great to see their growth, and you can really see the passion for what they do. If you're in the area, don't miss out. I highly recommend this spot, and we're already looking forward to our next visit!

Superb. All the meats are smoked in birch and alder wood. We had halibut, brisket and chicken. Lovely smoking without being overwhelming. Shockingly tender but not mushy. Just perfection. The tortillas chips are also delicious.

I had the pork street tacos and they were delicious. The only reason for the 4 vs 5 star was the pork was on the dry side. The pork was very flavorful and the local wood smoke added a unique twist to standard lower 48 oak or mesquite smoked pork. I'll be going back to try another round. The service was fast despite the lines a d how busy they can get.

The burrito was pretty good overall, flavorful and filling. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of the smoked taste, but if that's something you enjoy, you'd probably love it! Picnic tables and seating if you're looking to eat there! Good little spot downtown.

I first ate here about 3 years ago on my first visit to Anchorage. We were doing the tourist thing when I saw smoke coming out of a stack followed by the smell of brisket in the air. Needless to say I had to eat here and it left an impression on me then. A couple days ago, we were back. The smoker was going and the briskets were cooking. We ordered 2 jarritos, 1 order of brisket southern tacos, 1 order of chicken street tacos, fish tacos in Green-Go style (1 halibut and 1 salmon) , and a brisket mexi plate. Tacos were as memorable as the first time as we practically inhaled all our food. Watermelon on anything should be a thing as this is a stroke of genius to me. Servers are always friendly and the staff is very helpful. Seating is somewhat limited as they have a couple tables for 2 and several large picnic tables. All outdoor seating. When in Anchorage, we will be back for this again!

Genuinely one of my favorite places ever! I always recommend it to any friends visiting town. The smoked halibut is to die for and I could literally drink the black bean coconut queso lol. Wish they had a year round location! Service is always extremely friendly as well.

The setting was so calm and nice to sit down and enjoy food with friends or family. The service was very friendly and inviting. So far this is the best Mexican food I've had since being in Alaska (1 year) but please keep in mind it is not traditional Mexican food. The meat was beautifully cooked and seasoned. There was only 2 critiques I could think of and their mostly suggestions that I think most patrons would like as well. 1. To give napkins with the food. It seems everyone had to go ask for napkins, I think it should be a standard to hand them out when handing out the food. And/or potentially a napkin stand. 2. Wipe down the tables at least every hour. Overall great establishment would suggest going with people and sitting on their patio area.

What?!?? Amazing smoked salmon dip with pickled red onions and fried capers. They also have a great selection of fish tacos.

Metered parking available. A few picnic tables and other small tables all outside. Order at the window where the food is also delivered pretty fast. We both got the pork burritos, wet style. One was green chili and one was salsa verde. The pork was off the smoker and had nice crispy edges which I really enjoyed. I wouldn't call it the most Mexican burrito I've ever had but still quite tasty. A lot of food for the price in Alaska standards. Go check out out

I ordered a bag of chips there vegan queso, vegan salsa Verde and a side of there smoked pork! I need to be dairy free.. It was delicious and I can't wait to go try more!!

Super friendly people; came for a late lunch during the week and not crowded. Decent amount of outdoor seating and picnic tables large enough to share. The food? Superb! Fun find while traveling

Just FYI the food is not traditional Mexican at all. I ordered a chicken burrito with the roasted poblano sauce. It had a very smoky flavor - much more like a Southern barbeque than anything Mexican. I'm not sure if it was the sauce or the chicken as well, as they grill everything with spices on their outdoor grill. I'm willing to try it again, but will get something different and keep you posted. Also it is pretty expensive. My burrito cost $20 (with tip, which is basically required since they make place your tip before your food is prepared).

Food is sooo gooood!!! I'm so happy my husband suggested we check this place out. Definitely worth it! Flavor in every bite, we will definitely be back to try more items on the menu!!

Food was really good and very happy to have stopped to eat at EL GREEN-GO. Fish tacos were definitely delicious

Oh my goodness all of the food is phenomenal, but the southern tacos are to die for!!!! Customer service was amazing they were friendly and went above and beyond! This place is a true little gem!!!

Totally delicious I had 3 tacos 3 different meats and had them made up per chef's choice. They have multiple different types of taco they dress them up. They have a smoker right there doing meats and salmon. Can't be beat.

Was in Anch for a week, and I've officially been here 4 times. Two super valuable things kept us coming back: the illustriously friendly vibes of the service and reliable deliciousness of the food. I sadly don't remember her name but someone was rocking the front: she was a major extravert, so friendly and had rockin eyeliner! Please praise her if you go. The food run-down: Burrito - get it wet! So filling and so flavorful Mexi-plate- deconstructed burrito vibes, get the chips and get dippin! Green-go tacos - yummy, great value Street tacos - best taco here, the watermelon is next level Any protein is good. I've had the pork, beef, and tofu. For tofu lovers (and non-lovers) this is the most flavorful Smokey tofu I've ever eaten. So comparable, yet different, in flavor to the other proteins. Highly recommend. There's only outdoor seating. We sat in the rain multiple times and it was WORTH IT. If that tells you anything. TLDR: I think I saw a sign on the place that said best taco place in AK, that sign tells no lies.

There was a wait of about 15 minutes. But it was worth the wait. I had Green-go tacos with chicken. It was moist and delicious. There are seats in front of the truck but we decided to take it to our hotel room. Highly recommended!

In love with this place. Halibut Tacos are great. I love their sauce choices too, black bean coconut is great. The poblano sauce is great on the fish too. I also really like their homemade chips.

Found this gem during our trip to Anchorage. The food and service were awesome! We need this in Orange County California

Witawawee the best tacos in town, authentic Mexican cuisine with an Alaskan twist. The higher price of the food is well worth it and still affordable. With seating available this is the perfect place for a first date or just a casual meet up with friends. This place needs to grow into a restaurant that is open year round, it doesn't even compare to the other options around the anchorage bowl. For the reasons stated this delicious food truck receives a 91/100 score. Keep up the good work sincerely- Dixie Normous

Food - unbelievable flavor, presentation, and ingredients. The chips are a bit of a let down. Everything was delicious. Due to weather (see below) it was a little hard to enjoy. I would definitely take this go next time. Service - its, well...ummm... it's good. Like, as a food truck, you do everything. They don't serve anything. They take orders and shout a name. Cleanliness - All of the seating is outside. On the particular day when I went, there was a lot of wind which made it both difficult to hold down the food, and a little cold. Not their fault. But it also meant things were blowing around a bit. The trash can is around the corner behind where you order. It's a little out of the way. Ambiance - if a delicious smelling smoker doesn't say it all, I'm not sure what will. Just wish they would maybe throw some brisket in there! Notables - all the sauces including the queso are vegan (I think I got that right) but they taste amazing.

If you order a burrito from El-Green-Go's make sure you are either 1) extremely hungry 2) sharing it with someone 3) taking half home for 4th meal while you bingewatch something on Netflix. It is a brobdignagian burrito. It's quite quite delicious, whether with pork or chicken (I've not tried the other options, so I can't speak for those) and I highly recommend the moreish Black Bean Coconut Queso - which is a "Get It Wet" option, and the one I always select. Not something you find in the average Mexi restaurant, and its existence is one of the reasons I consistently return to El-Green-Go's. Another favourite is the Mexi Plate, I love it, and it is more lightweight than the burrito - you can manage to eat it all by yourself without feeling violently Ill. Unlike the time i couldn't stop eating the burrito and was so stuffed I felt unwell the whole night. I have only myself to blame for this episode of unbridled greed. It has been most enjoyable eating in the small parking lot here, even during the pandemic. I'm dying to try some of the breakfast options. But it's one of my current favourites and I recommend them.

I'm so glad we were walking around down town Anchorage. We had no idea what we were hungry for when we came across the El Green Go trailer. I needed something light to balance out the heavy meals I had been eating all week. The Street Tacos seemed like they would fit the bill. The friendly staff took our order and only a few short minutes later I had the food in hand. The tacos were AMAZING! The cheese and poblano sauce was smooth and savory. Every ingredient was fresh and bursting with flavor. I would go back in a heartbeat! Such a great dining experience! Thank you!

Really fresh and flavourful mexica food, great service and lots of options to choose from. Space is limited, takeout is quick.

Get the Southern Tacos with Pork! OUTSTANDING! Watermelon Fresca Tacos - GENIUS! My daughter and I are hungry and downtown. My other daughter on a special diet said there's this cool little food truck/trailer called El Gringo's down by Simon & Seaforts in a side parking lot and it's good. She had just ate. I was like very cool a taco place we'll check it out. Oh it's actually called EL GREEN-GO'S, LOL! We got a menu and they had a couple picnic tables and I saw protein choices of pork, chicken, beef, halibut and salmon. Darn they were out of halibut so my daughter and I both picked pork. I picked the Southern Taco! Watermelon on a taco who was the genius that paired those two up? It works! Leila ordered the Street Tacos. Smokey pork on both but the uniqueness of Watermelon Fresca was just tantalizing to my tastebuds. We decided to bring home 2 more orders my wife and her mom for lunch. All were happy as they agreed to the uniqueness of watermelon! Try it!

This place is incredible!! Great vegan option, too! One of the best burritos I've ever had. And the staff are great.

I have to say I see what they're trying to do but tacos are too expensive and no flavor. They should just probably stick to something that they know will impress their crowd. The scenery is nice when weather is nice.

Contaminated Food and Non-Food item were served at El Green-Go's on August 16, 2023, around 6:50 pm. About halfway through my Green-Go Taco w/Halibut, I bit down on a foreign object (photos attached/dime used as reference). It felt like a solid plastic piece with sharp edges.

It's good. Nicely elevated, New-American street burritos with an Alaskan take -- I thought the fish burritos were fantastic and quite sizeable. A few misc observations: 1. make sure you pack some sauces to go, they don't get packed automatically and a lot of what they got there is nicely flavored (and prob boutique-y?) 2. the verbal tipping thing kinda threw me off on my togo order -- the way the cashier phrases thing it seems like the cashier expects a 15-25% tip. I get it service industry is rough and hustlers gotta hustle, but it was just kinda jarring to me that this was expected on a to-go order.

Best Food truck in Anchorage without question, they are super nice, but the food is the star. The Tex-Mex is amazing , but so much more the fresh halibut and salmon are amazing, and they do their own Bar-B-Q on a site downtown that is about the size of a postage stamp where the truck is located. They are easy to find, just take 4th Ave toward the water and it dead-ends at El Greengos. There are lots of good places to eat in Anchorage, but the food at this stop is great. Any line is worth the wait. You won't regret grabbing a meal here if you're in Anchorage.

From scratch macaron madness- cookies n cream!! Noms! In love with this food truck! Best Huevos Rancheros with grilled AK salmon is the best!!!! No pic b/c it's in my BELLY! LOL!

Don't miss out on this seasonal taco stand! Their food is always fresh and full of flavor and I love the smell of brisket smoking when you get nearby. Also a huge plus for me that I can always get breakfast! The breakfast plate is usually my go to but I recently tried the mole huevos. OMG the mole! I can't believe I haven't had it there before. Staff is always super friendly and helpful as well! I love the vibes this place always has. Definitely one of my favorite places to go all summer before they close for the season! The line may be long but it's always worth it.

If you're looking for amazing tacos come here. The smoke on the meat combined with fresh toppers and amazing flavored sauces is off the charts. Each layer offers its own flavor note and no additions are needed. Get the trifecta tacos in all one meat then come back and try them all in another meat. Today I went with all chicken. Order up 1 Street 1 Southern 1 Green-Go You will NOT be disappointed!!!! Go show them some love!

This is one of the very few restaurants in Anchorage that I willingly come back to almost all the time! And it's actually more of a truck! Restaurants here are very hit or miss for me, but you can't go wrong here. The food is very lean and doesn't leave me feeling sluggish or gross afterwards. The workers are always friendly so that's a plus. I always get the huevos rancheros; they come with a tortilla base, pico de gallo, eggs (I get them over easy), queso cotija, this corn mixture (not sure what it's called but it's tasty), rice, black beans, chili verde, and this cilantro crema I believe. Along with your choice of protein. I always get the pork; they barbecue everything right outside so it always has a smoky flavor. Everything just combines so well and tastes so fresh. It's not over seasoned; but the flavors just taste so natural like no extra additives. They have a lot of vegan options as well. You'd have to try it to understand!

This place is SO GOOD. Food was delicious and fresh. Portions huge - a very good value. Service was quick and friendly - I'd highly recommend for a quick lunch stop!

They had this burrito that was fye and the green go chicken tacos phew. Too fye!! I left alaska and im still thinking bout them tacos.

Wanted to try the salmon and halibut but they were out for the day (I'm assuming that's the popular option). We had the pork taco and chicken taco and even tried the tofu taco. I think try the salmon and halibut if you can!

By far the best food I've ever had here in anchorage!!! I am so happy that my husband told me about this establishment!! Best street tacos I've ever had and I'm going to try everything on the menu!!! Thanks so much!! And I will see you tomorrow!!!

The southern tacos! Who knew watermelon on smoked brisket would be that good. So much flavor. Best I've had in a very long time.

I was fortunate enough to have a few extra minutes for my lunch break earlier today that I decided to make the drive to the west end of downtown in the nice weather. El Green-Go's is a food stand located on the corner of 4th and L St. across from Snow City Cafe and International House of Hot Dogs (another amazing place). There was a line quickly building once I got down there which makes me relieved that I had called and placed my order ahead of time for pick-up without losing precious minutes for lunch. I read from other reviews that El Green-Go's has Keto options for their tacos which substitutes a cheese shell in place of the regular corn tortilla. Intrigued, I decided to go with the Keto version of their namesake El Green-Go tacos (marinated pork, jalapeno creme fraiche....absolutely amazing, corn fresca, shaved cabbage, and cotija cheese with a side of guacamole). The five stars are well deserved for this place. The tacos were phenomenal with the pork prepared in an eighteen-spice house rub (Wow!) for tons of flavor. The jalapeno creme fraiche was an excellent addition for the other ingredients along with the freshly prepared guacamole. The menu boasts a breakfast and lunch selection, all of them with versatile ingredients like the El Green-Go tacos. There is a good variety of proteins to choose for your dish which includes pork, chicken, tofu, halibut, and salmon. They are all prepared with that eighteen-spice house rub. I will have to order the Street Tacos with AK salmon on my next visit. For an extra $2, you can order your dish "Wet" with four variations of sauces: Roasted Poblano, Green Chili Ranchero, Nacho, and Black Bean Coconut Queso. All of their ingredients are sourced locally and this is a perfect establishment to show your support for small businesses. The only caveat I have for this place is that there is literally no parking available at this intersection. You would have to park down the street or in one of the city-designated parking lots nearby before you reach this place. El Green-Go's is so popular that they were also featured on the Food Network. I can't stress enough for you to come down here and try them out.

This place by far has some of the best tacos in town. From the locality grown ingredients to the many options catering to every body's needs. I myself have a dairy intolerance and they where able to accommodate. On a Keto diet? They have options for that as well. Go by and check them out! You won't be disappointed :)