La Parilla Loca

I had a taco de carne asada, a volcán of birria, a birria taco and a mango maracuya drink. They have green and red salsa, radish, cucumber, grilled onion, grilled serrano chili, 🍋‍🟩. I love this taco restaurant.

Just took the first sip of my horchata & 🤌🏾 chefs kiss! Food is so perfectly seasoned & served with love. Service was quick & easy. Go check them out. Real, Authentic, Comfort food, especially on a rainy day like today. :)

Went there 12/2025. I tried the papa loca (baked potato) I will say it’s a big portion but had very little meat was mostly potato Also they say they add guacamole sauce but it only had drizzle of guac.. I’ve tried better like 13 min away in San Lorenzo even though smaller portion they add lots of meat and guacamole sauce and meat is thick and good. Tacos are really small compared to the spot I go to in San Lorenzo (12/23/25 it was closed) and again meat was lacking. They fit my three tacos in small container even though I asked for one taco to be separate (it’s ok but they didn’t follow directions) overall food flavor was a 2/5.

Food truck is where it's cooked and they have a tent with tables where you can sit. They have water and soap to wash hands. I'm a huge fan of Al Pastor, and I geek out on it. I have my own Trompo at home and make everything from scratch. This is by far the closest Al Pastor I've tried to the ones in Mexico. Sadly, they close too early. Wish they stayed open a little longer.

Update: The location changed just down San Pablo now nestled between two buildings. The lines will be better controlled and there's more seating now. All my favorites were still on point, though, the chorizo had a strange nutty taste I didn't care for. Also, the agua de fresa tasted fake and too sweet. Still my favorite place. Original; All the cortes are delicious and full of flavor. My favorite thing to get is a mulita de cabeza con todo. With the handmade tortilla de maiz and cheese, I savored every bite. To my surprise the quesabirria was the best I've had in all of Oakland! They don't advertise it on the menu, though I noticed a tiny sign with a picture of the consumé near the order window, and I took a chance. A few drops of lime made it explode with flavor. Worth it! The al pastor tacos did not disappoint, as well as the asada. As other reviews mentioned, def don't skip out on the grilled onions and chiles. You ask for it while picking up the tacos; they are not at the salsa bar. The sidewalk is very cramped, but they manage to have one 'ordering' line and one 'pick up' line. With Bart just above you, and all the cars passing by, it gets LOUD. Please have patience and speak clearly. Lastly, there were several tip jars along the procession of ordering and picking up food. I left something in every jar. It's not clear how it's divided, but give it up to the people that will give you a dinner you'll be telling your friends and co-workers about.

This taco place is a gem! This is coming from someone who eats delicious tacos from LA and OC. I really enjoyed it being on the side of the street and that didn’t stop them from making such delicious tacos. Beware, they’re pretty big! I was really hungry waiting in line so I ordered 4 but 2-3 is probably enough for one person. The buche was good and so was the Al pastor. Will come back again when I can!

Food is great!!! Lines are long. Wait is long. Workers are friendly but it takes a good while to get your food. You have to make 2 lines. First line, they write your order and take your money. Second line, you take a yellow copy of your order and after making that line you hand it in so they can finally start working on it. It took close yo an hour yo finally get our food. It was good!! 🌮 🌯

Came here on a Friday night around 6:30 and there was a good size line already. Ordering is pretty quick and simple, they don't take credit cards but they do accept Zelle, Venmo, and cash. The line starts at the white truck, you order and are given a piece of paper with your order that you give to the next available staff member who will then make your order. My personal favorite was the Al pastor but the carne asada was also very delicious. Highly recommend this spot if you are in the area! Parking is pretty limited in the area but the food is worth it!

These tacos hit so hard. I truly believe they're some of the best in the bay. The meat here is tender, juicy, smoky, and stacked in each taco. I prefer the asada here (I usually go for pastor). Each bite made me crave more and made me regret not order another. These tacos remind me of what I'd get in San Diego or LA - maybe even better. The service is quick - they prefer Venmo or cash. The space has a lot of seating. Street parking is usually fine around the corner too, just make sure to not leave anything in your car lol (it's worth it trust) If you're craving some crazy delicious tacos, come here!

Quality Mexican food. Excellent service. Great location. Fast and easy. Would definitely come back.

Great Tijuana style tacos!! Very delicious food. Lots of options with delicious handmade tortillas.

Overhyped! The guac is bland and takes over the meat flavor. Got 2 asada tacos which i disliked because it lacked seasoning and got 1 chorizo which i mean how can you mess that meat up since it doesn't need salt. Also overpriced. I give the place a 4.5/10

I order the Carne Asada and Lengua Tacos and they were delicious! The tortillas are made from scratch and the homemade flavor really comes through. I will definitely be returning!

These are hands down some of the best tacos I've had. I got 2 carne asada and 1 al pastor taco and the meat was perfectly cooked and the tortillas were homemade. The tacos came with guac which was super nice as most places charge extra for it. They were super affordable at $3.50 each but just a heads up this place is cash/venmo only and doesn't take card. Would definitely come back!

My go to burrito spot in East Bay! You order inside their lot and give your ticket to the food truck where you pick up your food when it's ready. Their burritos are huge and so filling - definitely try their al pastor burrito with cheese. They take cash and venmo and there is decent amount of street parking.

Amazing tacos great flavor. Service is also great, gotta get there right when they're open to get some good horchata. You can even eat there as well on a sunny day it's nice outdoor seating.

Wow. Listen. I'm a hater. I'm a LA native who's been in East Bay for a while and never enjoyed any Mexican food I've had here. (South Bay is a different story though, shout-out to East San Jose!). But after going here this weekend, I think I can finally say there's something similar to Mexican food in LA. The pastor on the spit was the first good sign. The tortillas are perfect, not too thin or thick/chewy. The salsas are delicious and well seasoned. The meat portions are generous. Immediately left with too much leftovers thinking about when I will be coming back next. The pupusa spot next door is BOMB too.

Their quesatacos are so good and the quesabirrias are amazing!! the service is quick and very nice

I decided to brave the streets of Oakland on by way to pick-up someone from the Oakland Airport. I have been craving some good street tacos for awhile and saw that it was going to be a slight 5 minute detour. I ordered two Al Pastor Tacos with everything and an Al Pastor Vampiros since I had never had one before. The taco was flavorful, the single tortilla tasted homemade, it came with onions, cilantro, tasty Al Pastor and guacamole. For some reason the meat seemed a little oily but overall a great taco. The Vampiros came with two street taco sized fried tortillas, onions cilantro, I chose green salsa, guacamole and cheese. I loved the blended flavors of all of the ingredients. Although the area looks a little sketchy it looks relatively safe during day light. I parked on the next block and did a very brisk walk. I plan to go there again, get Al pastor to see if it is normally oily and some Carne Asada. I definitely got my taco fix. Fir excellent tacos, swing by and the extra bonus is a fruit stand by the entrance to the Taco Truck.

I finally tried la parrila loca , i ordered 2 pastor tacos and 1 quesabirria. You have to try this place at least once. Service was quick and easy. I never carry cash so I was glad they accepted Venmo. The ambiance is very romantic dining right below the bart tracks. I'll be back eventually - food god

La Parrilla Loca still has their amazing tacos but the set ip has changed bc the fire Marshall said they can't cook up against a building, I guess. There is now more seating. Take a look at pics I've included.

This is a great spot for late night eats! The are open past 10pm, take Venmo or cash and are little pricey, but definitely worth it! You purchase inside the gate under the tent, then take your ticket to the food truck window. I got 5 tacos and a Pepino Agua Fresca and spent around $30. They did forget one of my tacos, so I had to go back for it, but they gladly made me very quickly and I was a happy camper. I got green sauce on mine and ate every single one of them. They were so delicious! There's lots of lights around the area and plenty of parking behind the truck, and in front of it. I can't wait to go back and try the burrito quesadilla and birria!

Stay away from the super burrito. They put large tough, chewy meat in there. The tacos and the corn tortillas were good though.

I think my son found this "taco truck" on TikTok. It's on the way so we checked it out. That was almost 4 months ago and we've been going almost every week since. Enough said. The truck sits next to a parking lot that's set up with a few tables/chairs, along with the "jugos" and salsa bar. You start here with your order, pay by cash or Venmo, then take your ticket to the truck. (Shout out to Carlos who now knows us by name.) We have tried almost every meat option available but we love the carne asada and pastor. Will recommend the vampiro tacos and burritos. They have birrias and shrimp tacos on Fridays/weekends only. The "jugos" are a must. Mango/passionfruit, cucumber/lime, pineapple, strawberry, hibiscus, watermelon, and horchata and you can even mix them up. I was a bit conflicted about posting a review. My son wanted to keep it a hidden gem for selfish reasons. Only street parking and might have to park a couple of blocks away when they get busy, but totally worth it. Check their hours before you go.

One of the best tacos I found in the East Bay. We were on our way to another taco place located on International but I saw a crowd at THIS stand. I was awestruck and came here instead. Make sure to order first with the white truck and get your slip, then line up for the actual goodness at the assembly line. First off, they make their corn tortilla fresh in house and it's so soft. Instead of using double tortilla in other tacos place for layering, they use one and it holds everything. Don't have to worry about it breaking! Then, you see the quality in their meats. They have a charcoal grill that constantly cooks their perfectly marinated asada. Their al pastor was so juicy and flavorful. Albeit, a bit heavy, but those oil and juices are essences. The quesatacos has pull apart cheesiness. They load your tacos with meat, salsa sauces (green and red), and guac. Lastly, don't forget to add a few grilled jalapeños and grilled onions! At $3.50/taco and $4.50/quesataco, SAY NO MORE. No CC, some come ready with some cash (or venmo/zelle).

This is my first time finding Mexican food cooked on charcoal in the bay! I was so excited to find this spot. You order at the taco truck and make your way to the chefs to get your tacos made. The tacos are all hand pressed and the smokiness from the charcoal makes a huge difference. The Al pastor is cooked on a trompo. However, they don't slice it thin like they do at Leo's in LA, seems more for show. The carne asada needs some more seasoning. The salsas definitely need some salt as they were kinda bland. Overall I'd still come back, they remind me of the Arizona taco scene where a lot of it is cooked on charcoal as well.

Came here on a Friday night around 6:30 and there was a good size line already. Ordering is pretty quick and simple, they don't take credit cards but they do accept Zelle, Venmo, and cash. The line starts at the white truck, you order and are given a piece of paper with your order that you give to the next available staff member who will then make your order. My personal favorite was the Al pastor but the carne asada was also very delicious. Highly recommend this spot if you are in the area! Parking is pretty limited in the area but the food is worth it!

The food is good but a bit messy because they give plenty of fresh cuts of meats !!! Not stingy on the toppings at all !!!! Service was good very polite !!! I like the organization of how you don't have stand at the truck and order !!! Pay separately and hand the ticket over to the cooks...it's outside but the eating area and the table where you help yourself was clean !! I will definitely try again

I think we all owe thanks to the damn city for sticking their nose where it doesn't belong OR that damn someone that complained to the city. They no longer make food in the side walk with charcoal which gives the food a much better taste. Now it's all propane which makes food good but not as good as it used to be when cooked with charcoal. Customers didn't like the change so now it's not as busy like it used to be. I still come here from time to time but not as much anymore. They also added new items to the menu like lengua (beef tongue)

I was craving some tacos and so glad I went to this place. They open at 4pm and I came 15 mins later and there was a line already. You start by placing your orders at the truck, then waited in line for the orders to be ready. They grill their meat in front of you so something to watch while waiting. Each taco was loaded with meat, topped with onions, cilantro, and guacamole. Their salsa was also fire, so spicy! And the fact that they made their tortillas fresh on the spot elevated the tacos even more. My favorite would be the al pastor vampiro - meat was smoky, so tender and flavorful, crispy shell layered with melted cheese added a nice crunch, and I also asked for some grilled onions on the side that added some nice sweetness. The size of the taco/vampiro was quite big too, I ate 2 and was so full already. They only take cash, venmo, or zelle. And be ready to wait in line!

Very good tacos with a handmade tortillas. Their al pastor was crispy and well seasoned and I really enjoyed their cucumber agua fresca. The line is a lil long here and they have a system where you order under the tent where the seating is, then bring your ticket outside to the truck. It would be nice if they had a wider selection of salsas and our food was not hot when it was ready (disappointing since the wait was so long) but would definitely Come back as the flavor was hittin. There is street parking available in the area but do not leave anything in your car. This is Oakland!

Social media hyped this place up. Carne asada tacos gone wrong. What is this? Looks nothing like they posted.

These were the best tacos I've ever had! Highly recommend trying the cabeza and azada tacos. The pastor had good flavour but was a tad too salty for us. For meats, you can choose from azada, pastor, pollo, chorizo, and cabeza. All tacos are topped with onion, cilantro, guacamole, and your choice of either hot or mild sauce. You can also get grilled onions and grilled jalapeños on the side, just ask. We also got horchata which was really good and creamy. Lines will be long, but it's worth the wait! For payment they only accept zelle or venmo, and you pay for it beforehand and then stand in line with your receipt to get your food.

Well I had one of the best burritos known to man! La Parrilla Loca, if you go in the late evening, be prepared for a short wait, but well worth it ! The service was slowed by the number of patrons who put in their orders before I got there, the chefs were working their azz off . Highly organized, pay over there, pick up your delicious food from the mobile food truck parked in front of an empty lot where tables and chairs are located, just in case one may prefer to dine there. The scene was friendly with a sort of communal ambiance, everyone was chilling, & waiting, with pools of drool starting to form around the lips as one could anticipate their order may be next! A very enjoyable experience, overall, I even made new friends during my wait!

Looooove the food I am super picky with my food and I can't believe this place has such an amazing flavor high quality really recommend. Try you will come back... support women own businesses

Discovered this gem of a food truck/stand last night! On arrival there were two lines -- one for ordering from the truck and one for the fresh made food with dine in (some tables on the side of the stand) and take out options. We ordered 8 spicy cheesy vampiros, a mix of carne asada, al pastor, cabeza -- yum! The food is fresh made including the tortillas, with generous portions. The al pastor is cooked on a trompo with the option of adding pineapples; items come with an option of with/without spicy and cheese. Overall very solid place -- looking forward to trying the tacos and burritos here!

A slap! This place serves hand made tortillas and the most tender meat I've ever had before. I came all the way to San Leandro for a piece of this and it was so worth it. I had a relaxing time eating my tacos with access to salsa and toppings it was amazing. Take your time to come here and order wisely.

The tunnel connecting San Leandro to Oakland where Blvd meets Street is a tunnel I dread. I hold my breath not to make a wish but out of anxiety -- it's tight, cars zoom like my excited dog wanting to play fetch, and at times, ridden with trash. But like any tunnel, there's always light at the end of it. In this case, it's La Parilla Loca. Yes there may be potholes along that way that you must dodge, but fear not for the journey is well worth it. La Parilla Loca is situated on the corner of San Leandro and Prune Streets. You'll be greeted with an all white trailer with their logo adorned on the face of it. That's where you must go to first place your order. They have 4 meat options to choose from but the stars are their asada and pastor. The asada is flavored nicely with the mesquite smoke shining through adding an extra element of flavor. The pastor is complimented with the sweet and tang from the pineapple juice dripping down on the spit/trompo of pork. Absolutely divine. Now, what really makes this place shine is their handmade tortillas. They press and grill it up right in front of you and the consistency isn't too thick or heavy like some. The tacos also come loaded with guac. We Californians love our avocado and they, my friends, do not skimp. Chipotle needs to learn a thing or two from them I must say. Price wise, extremely reasonable for fresh, quality tacos. At $3.50 a piece with avo, it can't be beat.

We literally saw this place with a really long line on the side of a random road on the way home from Oakland. Usually, you don't stop to check out something like that but it was honestly one of the best decisions we have ever made. We ordered 2 vampiro tacos(asada and al pastor), chicken mulita, and a watermelon fresca. The al pastor vampiro was soooo scrumptious. It had a perfect balance of guac, onions, cheese, spice from the salsa, and an entire pile of juicy meat on top. I'm literally salivating right now thinking about it lol. The chicken mulita had the juiciest chicken we have ever gotten from any mexican food place. My partner is a chicken connoisseur and was literally astounded. You may ask "How good can chicken possible be?" THIS is how good as it has become the new standard of how chicken should taste for us. One thing about the mulita that would have made it perfect was if the tortilla was more crispy. I liked how they offered an unlimited condiment bar that was regularly stocked and surprisingly very sanitary. The staff moved very quickly and you can literally see them making fresh tortillas and putting together your orders! The area was a little sus, but great food made us turn a blind eye toward all that! A huge plus was there was absolutely no negative side effects later if you know what I mean ;) If you've never been, you NEED to try their food!

My family wanted to try this place. They tried before but there was a 45 minute minute wait. We came back a week later and tried again. There was a big line but it it was not too bad about a 30 minute wait. One line to order then another to pick up. We got the super burritos they were huge. I could have eaten this burrito for a week and still have had some left. Meat is well seasoned and flavorful. We got to watch the burrito being made lots of meat and fillings. The tacos looked amazing too. I will be back to try those next.

Beat taco spot in Oakland and east bay! We have been coming here regularly and love this spot! My favorite is the Vampiro tacos I love the chorizo and the pastor! The flavor and spice from the the fore salsa they offer is smackin!! We have had the regular tacos and you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The burrito is massive! So be ready to eat lol the take cash and zelle as payment options so just a heads up. The crowds are not bad we have been there on very busy nights and kinda slower nights but there really is t many slow nights for this crew they have people coming back all the time. Good vibe and awesome cooks!

My friend recommended this taco truck to me so we made the drive out to try them! They did not disappoint. You order at the food truck and then go over and wait in line and hand the cooks your receipt and they prepare the tacos right in front of you. All the meat is super good. I tried the chorizo, carne asada & the Al pastor. The topping are also super fresh and yummy. We also tried the quesadilla with chicken and that was good. Honestly think any thing you order from here will be good. They also have fresh juices, I had passion fruit juice. 10/10 would recommend this place!!

I forgot to leave a review last time I was here since my boyfriend and I just started eating right away. There's a lot of food trucks all over Oakland but this has to top off the others. We drive to this spot day or night, no matter what time it is or what the weather's like. We got Al pastor nachos and we devoured that sh*t right before getting home, I was feeding him while he was driving lol thats how good they were, they SMACKED. And we also got an asada burrito split in half, and that also hits the spot. You can never go wrong with a burrito. If I had to survive on eating the same food everyday, it would be a burrito.

Omg these were truly the best tacos I have had in the bay area! Not only is everything made fresh and in front of you, BUT THE FOOD IS TO DIE FOR! The Horchata was very tasty. Dreaming of the day I come back.

Need I say more than the photos! Authentic food, freshly made tortillas soooo good!!!!

Amazing food. I had the beef tacos but I wanted to try everything! They know how to run a business and it runs like a well oiled machine. They have 3 stations to fill your orders. Staff is quick and efficient with customizing your order. Also tried the agua fresca drinks, strawberry and mango passion fruit--delicious! They also tried their horchata which was also very yummy! Definitely worth the long line. It's long for a reason--FOOD IS GOOD. Definitely going back and definitely recommend!! ***Important to note: 2 lines. One to order the quantity of tacos and payment transactions, and the other is to customize your order. Make sure you stand in the correct line when you arrive.

This is my favorite taco spot to go to. I don't go anywhere else but here I'm here weekly. Actually I'm here so much that they know me by name and the food is hella good The best tacos come see them I promise you will not be disappointed

Overpriced & Overhyped! The meats were DRY. No flavor at all. The tortillas used are even worse. Tacos shouldn't need to be drenched in guac & salsa to be good. 2/10 - They also used black & BURNT tortillas for the Vampiros the taste was disgusting! If you're looking to try out an excellent spot Fri-Sun head over to 105th after 6pm Benyjuana's tacos! Ig: @benyjuana.tacos They're under a red tent on the corner near the train tracks, drive down you won't miss them! $3 tacos no tax, take cash or zelle! JUICY and loaded tacos - extras aren't charged (sour cream, cheese, etc) WAY BETTER!

Handmade tortillas for everything but the burritos. The atmosphere is great you have the grill sending out amazing aromas, the people work in random with each other calling out to other areas to prepare the food. The experience was great. I personally liked their rice the most oddly and their grilled chicken. The portions are huge, you definitely get the most for your money here. The people who work here are all really nice. Be prepared to wait in two lines. One to order and the second to pick up/customize your food.

Been coming here for close to 2 years. The service now is so much faster than it used to be and the quality of food is still top notch. My go to for Tacos or a Burrito in Oakland

The tacos had little salsa compared to the pictures reviewed from before. Otherwise the Al Pastor was great, it is cooked fresh on a rotisserie. Service is good and price is still great. The added seating area is a bonus.

Be ready to wait because the line can be long. Everyone wants their food, and I'm not surprised. From the drinks to their tacos. Everything is freshly made, even the tortillas. Outdoor dining in a different level. It's worth the wait and definitely be coming back for more.

Food wise, this is a fairly good taco truck. Food is made fresh to order, the ratio of beans to rice to meat to cilantro and onions is excellent, and they are generous with their self-serve salsa bar. The only reason I docked two stars is because the cashiers can be a bit "peculiar" with pricing depending on if they think they can get away with it. I ordered a carne asada burrito without cheese and I knew from the menu that this was only $11. The woman cashier tried charging me $14; when I pointed this out, she "suddenly" remembered it was only $11. I asked what the extra $3 would have been for and she responded that's if I were to add cheese since it's such a "big burrito." Per the menu and previous visits, I know a burrito with cheese is only $12. Said cashier was particular about avoiding eye contact with me soon after this exchange. Just a caution to customers to be wary about "hidden" charges.

My boyfriend brought me here to change my mind about who I originally thought had the best tacos . And OMG this place was incredible. It was so freaking good and the lines are super long for a reason. This place is worth the wait. Ive gone over probably 10 times already , and ive loved each and every single time we went . The service is great and the people are awesome. If you want a bomb ass taco joint to try this is it!!!

That were nice, the young lady was a little slow taking our order ringing us up. I seen this place on insta and wanted to try the food. The meats were a little dry and over all lacked flavor. We had asada burritos and asada, pastor and, chorizo tacos. Wouldn't go out of my way to come back. The area was cool because I'm from here but a little sketchy too! Not terrible but the hype was overrated and I was hoping that this spot would be a new go to.

No stars! To begin, they left out tacos from our order AGAIN. We came back a second time, tried to give a second chance, but no more. Our tacos and burritos were SO BLAND!! Even the al pastor had no flavor... just grease! I mean, if you drank something cold, the fat solidified in your mouth. Cabeza was so salty that it was not edible. Al pastor was a pool of grease. Asada was dry and tasteless. Never again, I don't know what the hype is about this place. Many, many, many other WAY better tacos (taqueros) in Oakland .

The food was juicy, tender and full of flavor. The price was reasonable. I highly recommend this place if you are willing to try out a new spot!