Tacos El Autlense LLC

Easily the best Mexican food in alameda! A true hidden gem in an unassuming location. The carnitas and carne burrito are the best! Super flavorful and high quality meat, not at all like the chewy stuff you’d get at other places. Staff are all super friendly and nice even when it’s very busy. The only thing is there’s no seating unless you plan on also grabbing a drink at the bar. Usually I take it to go so that’s not a concern for me. I will admit it’s gotten pricier lately, but it’s still totally worth it!

I am the big fan of Mexican food and it’s my first time trying taco truck. The chicken taco was good and affordable. They also have burritos,tortas and veggie taco.The food truck is near the Asian grocery stores 99ranch so you can pick up a Taco on the way out!

That was very first time when I get charged just cause a wanted more spicier burrito then usual. So I charged extra for that and finally I didn’t get spicy enough what I want. I don’t know if I paid extra money for one little cup of salsa? But before that food truck I was getting that cup for free, it goes with order. Never come again.

Don’t let too many people find this spot because they have the best meats in town! One of the few places where their tripas are masterfully done. Tip big because they deserve it.

I ordered three tacos. The Birria was very tender and juicy, the Aastor was good, and the Lengua was my favorite because of the sweetness of the meat combined with the sourness of the sauce. The ceviche is great on tortilla chips.

Got taco al pastor, asada, and tripas. The tripas were great, the rest were pretty forgettable although I'd imagine they would be amazing after a night out.

Review update- I’ve been here a few times now and there is an issue with consistency. They’ve also messed the order up twice (out of like 5 times) with that said it is still a top 5 taco truck in the East Bay. Excellent Carnitas Tacos and the Asada Burrito is rich and flavorful.

First time here. Ordered 1 taco of Pastor, Cabeza, Carnitas, & Birria. The meat was very tender, juicy, and flavorful. Had green salsa, which had a great flavor and wasn't too spicy. Lots of veggies available as well. Service was quick and polite. There isn't any seating area to eat there. Also parking is very scarce.

These tacos hit every note perfectly. The tortillas are warm and soft, the meat is flavorful and tender, and each bite feels freshly made. The variety is great -- you can mix and match and every option brings its own flavor. The sauces add just the right kick without overpowering the taste, and everything is put together with care. You can tell they really take pride in what they serve. The setup is simple but the quality stands out. It's the kind of spot you crave after trying once -- easily some of the best tacos around.

I have been purchasing food from this food truck for the last 5 years and the food is not the same today. All 3 burritos I purchased are drowning in oil. Very sad that their food quality has lost consistency; their plastic bag was open in the bottom and I ended up with food oil stains all over my car and clothing. On top of that they charge a lot for POS payments. No good.

This taco truck is so underrated. There aren't any seats at all, so my friend and I just ate it inside our car - which was a total vibe. Their carnitas tacos were crunchy and flavorful - my favorite tacos. The rest comes very close: al pastor, asada, and birria. You can't go wrong with any of these tacos - all very delicious. My biggest regret here was that I only got four tacos and nothing to-go. Service was quick. It was not extremely busy, but there was constant traffic. I feel like this taco truck is popular amongst the locals for obvious reasons. Highly recommend!

In the words of my brother, these tacos are gas. Just as good as what you would find in LA. Get the carne, carnitas and crispy tripe and you won't be upset. Located in the parking lot of the Hotsy Totsy, FYI you can eat them inside if you're buying drinks there.

Reliable and delicious carnitas tacos - at an excellent price. My only wish is that they served their tacos with lime wedges (instead of lemon).

I've come to this place many times ever since i came to berkeley. it's always the recommend i told my friend and the best part is you can eat at the club beside. the tacos are super yummy!!

Does Autlense means authentic? I'd believe it if that's what you'd tell me because tacos here were simply all great! I tried their cabeza, lengua (extra), tripe (also extra), and birria tacos. I loved them all! No issue finding street parking. They take cards and venmo/zelle. If you do pay with card it's a 3.5% surcharge as disclosed. I've been recommended to just grab a drink at Hotsy Totsy so I can eat inside.. that seems to be the move unless you live close by.

Overall it served its purpose. I ordered a asada burrito and it was pretty good! I also ordered a horchata and that was not my cup of tea but food overall was good. Meat was tender and flavorful which I enjoyed. Customer service was fine. Nothing worth noting aside from being nice. Overall will return again when in the area

Love the service! It's fast paced. The food is excellent! They also accept zelle and Venmo which is convenient the people were nice and they understood English, so visitors can order here late at night till 12midnight!

Mmmmmm legit tacos that remind me of Los Angeles. Carne Asada and Lengua are my personal favorites, but you really can't go wrong with any of the meat options here. I wish their hot sauces were spicier, but still they are tasty. The meat is soft and just melts in your mouth. Amazing tacos, highly recommend!

It's kinda expensive for a burrito that only has beans, cheese, rice, and meat. For $20 it should have some sour cream & come with chips. Yes it tasted good but it was greasy. So I'm giving the burrito 2.5 stars Now the street tacos are $3 each which seems like a fair price - I should have gotten tacos.

A throwback to high school off campus lunches! Burritos and tacos still hit like they used to. Unfortunate that it's more than 2x as expensive as before though. Sign of the times

Just had a bad experience here, waited in line with my girlfriend all to be told that we couldn't be served. It felt like we were being discriminated against. NEVER AGAIN!

This is one of my favorite food for tacos and tortas. Quick friendly service always! I usually order pastor and too many others to list.

Right when my friends opened the foil cover we immediately knew the tacos would be delicious. We enjoyed each tacos with the mix of toppings, meats, and sauces that came on top. Highly recommend this place!! The employees were sweet and friendly too! Had a nice vibe being behind a bar spot. Eat and drink!

I randomly found this taco truck on google and wow I'm so glad i stumbled across this! Honestly hands down of the best Mexican trucks I've had in a long time! I ordered a burrito with carne asada and it was amazing! It wasn't your typical carne asada. It tastes like they had cooked the asada in a slow cooker all day! It fell apart in your mouth and was just so soft. My boyfriend ordered carne asada and pastor tacos. The pastor was fine but the highlight is really the asada. I'll definitely be back soon! They accept card too!

One of the best taco trucks in the bay! Always love to come here and get burritos and tacos. The quality is always consistent and the service is fantastic! Everyone is so nice and it's just such an easy experience when coming here. Def recommend the carne asada burrito!

Friday night plans included drinks at Hotsy Totsy before a near by concert and the universe aligned to give us the best taco truck ever to pregame with our mezcal margaritas. We ordered two carnitas, Al pastor, and chicken for six tacos total. Tacos are $3. We were surprised to find that we got carne asada instead of carnitas. The tacos are so good they come with two different kinds of salsa but we didn't even need them. I can't wait to return...

Five stars all the way! Great services, and the tacos were bomb! Had the lengua, pastor, birria and carne asada. Lengua was my favorite!

Good food... sometimes, depending who happens to work, the food can be really greasy or good

Got their birria, carne, and el pastor tacos. el pastor was my favorite out of the three. She dresses the tacos for you, and you're allowed to get one sauce on the side- love their salsa verde. They now allow credit card transactions!! Yay!

Have been coming here for over 15 years. Highly recommended. Tacos are great! Burritos are fine

I've passed by this truck many times during the day and have never tried it. I usually crave tacos at night and the hours state they're open until 12am. I tried calling to confirm the hours, but never get an answer. So tonight we decided to take a chance and drive out there. It's located outside the bar, Hotsy Totsy, and was indeed open! The truck is cash only. Parking is street parking. When you walk up to the truck, you can smell how good this place was! We had high hopes, as it has almost 5 stars based on 500+ reviews. We brought the tacos home and omg, the tacos we ordered were so moist and tender! It was very flavorful and fresh! My bf, sister, and I all agreed that the tacos were top tier, up there with another food truck that we favored. So happy to have found a taco truck that opens until midnight, close to home, and has some bomb ass tacos!

Always a solid option for tacos in El cerrito. They are now accepting card, Venmo or Zelle or cash. The photos are from Oct 24, so I don't know what the prices are now

I absolutely love their tacos. It's now $3 per taco and I still think it's worth it. This time I got an al pastor, lengua, and cabeza. My favorite was the lengua taco. The meat was so tender. I would definitely get this one again. Al pastor was good but the meat was a little on the dry side for me. Cabeza was also enjoyable but had slightly more fatty chunks than I would have like. Regardless, I still enjoyed their tacos and will definitely be back to try everything else on their menu. Ask for some jalapeños on the side for some extra crunch. It's cash only Lengua: 5/5 Al pastor: 4.5/5 Cabeza: 4/5

Best tacos in California, hands down! Quick service, pretty easy to find parking, and the food is so, so good. I always get el pastor tacos, but their lengua is really good as well, as are their quesadillas and burritos. However, the absolute best thing you can get here is the ceviche!

Number one tacos truck in East Bay. Order a bunch. Eat them standing up. Don't sleep on the ceviche.

Best taco truck in the Bay Area! I eat here regularly. They are so nice and the food is

This place is great. It sounds weird but their cilantro is amazing! I always ask for extra. Thank you, Extra Salsa Gringo

This spot is 9 minutes away by foot from my workplace and I was so excited to try it! My coworkers mentioned this place to me so I got curious and gave it a try. I ordered an asada and pastor taco. PERSONALLY, I thought it was okay. It didn't really impress me since I've had better ones in SoCal and SD. The limes could be more juicier tho. However, it is close to my workplace and these tacos are $2.50 each so I'll give them props for that. What I like about the area where they're located is that there is free street parking for 90 mins, no tax, and is affordable! Downside is, it's cash only, no receipts are available, and there's no place to dine in. It's honestly a grab and go or eat inside the bar that's next door to it.

$15.50 cash for a veggie burrito! And it doesn't come with chips : ( I'm sorry but that is way too much $

Solid lengua and carne asada tacos. I think their hot sauce could benefit from an extra Chile but other than that you can tell the food is great quality! Burrito was delicious, I just wished the carnitas was a bit for fatty and melted in my mouth.

Delicious! My favorite taco spot ever and I am very picky with tacos. My favorite are asada, birria, and tripas extra crispy! I make sure to tell everyone about this hidden gem.. there's a reason who they're so busy! :) Have they upped their prices? Sure but who hasn't at this point in this economy of ours... do people expect every establishment to still have pre Covid prices? Cmon now this is our reality

These tacos were very delicious. It too a little longer because they were short staffed, but it was worthwhile the wait!

Went and got 2 burritos asked for some sauce was given 2 and then told the rest cost extra. I've never been to any food truck that gives a 1:1 ratio for burrito to sauce.

Still like this place but wanted to update my last review. Since last time I've received several tasty burritos and tortas but enough of them have had hard pieces of meat to be noteworthy. Like hurt your teeth pieces of overcooked carnitas. Maybe I just got the end of the stick so to speak, and hoping this isn't the case for others. This, coupled with the price hikes have made a difference in going there. On a nice note, they do take credit cards now!

This taco truck had some of the best tacos I've had in the bay. The meat was super juicy and well seasoned. The place was right behind a bar so you can grab drinks as well if you're feeling that. Service was also really fast, would definitely recommend.

Customer service is very poor at this location espically when you call. They keep ending the call,Lol Don't recommened calling

We live down the street and we eat here entirely too much. We can't stop getting those late night $3 tacos. They're so tasty. The quality is very consistent (I'd know... I've eaten there weekly for years). Our favorite is the carnitas. Good horchata too.

Tacos El Autlense absolutely makes the best tacos in the region. Conveniently located next to (and sharing a parking lot with) the Hotsy Totsy Club, this is a taco stop that should not be missed. I would go so far as to say that no drive down San Pablo Av is really complete without stopping here.

This place is good. The last time I went it was for the tacos in 2013. I'm back in the area and I had a really sad experience at Chipotle the past week so I tried the carne asada burrito. I'm glad I returned; this place was quick to serve up on a lunch break and the burrito held up while I was enjoying it. It was fresh-tasting, well-proportioned, and, at a great price!

My partner and I used to always call this the "Jehovah's Witness taco truck" because they used to have some sort of bible verse decal but I think it's since been removed lol. Tacos El Autlense is a local staple!!! Folks here are SO nice and the food is always fresh and delicious. Great for late-night meals, though they might not always stick with their listed hours. Cash only. For COVID safety purposes, staff and patrons must wear masks, and all staff wear gloves. Located right behind Hotsy Totsy. Some parking available in the adjacent residential side streets. After 8 PM, there's constantly a 15-40 minute line, which really speaks to how great their food is. Or maybe there's just a lot of late-night foodies in Albany. I've really only had veggie/chicken dishes here, but from what I've heard from friends, their pork options are to die for + super authentic. Their seasoning is always dynamic-- acidic + savory + spicy ratios are fire. Extra salsa available upon request-- I recommend their green sauce for sure :-)

The Hotsy Totsy is a cherished local bar, known for its quirky, fun, and hip vibe, complemented by an excellent cocktail menu, shuffleboard, a free jukebox, and warm, welcoming service. Established in 1939, the ambiance at Albany's oldest running bar has always been incredible, but when Tacos Autlense set up shop as a permanent fixture just outside the bar, we became regulars. Since then every one of our out-of-town guests has been treated to this iconic bar/taco combo. No matter if enjoying the summer heat, or the winter chill, a cocktail at the Hotsy Totsy and a bite from Taco Autlense is always a treat. Among our favorites is the refreshing and light ceviche, and their diverse range of tacos never disappoints. Personally, I've sampled carne asada tacos at numerous places, but I keep returning to Taco Autlense for their flavor, quality, and proximity to my favorite bar!

Ordered an Asada burrito and got a bean and rice burrito with minimal steak in it. This place has gone downhill since they started not doing cash only. I don't mind the raise in prices but the quality and portions of their food has gone way down. It's just not this time only. It happened in the last time I went there also.

Favorite taco truck in Albany! Affordable, authentic and delicious! Remember to bring cash!

Best burritos and tacos I've had in the Bay Area, hands down. If I'm not in so-cal, this is my go to spot now when I'm in the area. Packed with flavor and the food is juicy. Haven't had a dry burrito or taco yet. It's a bit oily, but I honestly like and prefer that. Most other places either lack flavor, oil, or their meat is too dry. This place does it right.

Tacos El Autlense is hands down my favorite place to get carnitas tacos. The tacos are reasonably priced and the quality and taste is always consistent. My family and I ordered carnitas tacos for dinner. The smell of the tacos is one thing, but to take a bite and devour them? That's a whole other level. The tacos are always warm, the tortillas fresh, the carnitas is tender and juicy, and the salsa has enough heat but isn't overbearing. The tacos here hit the spot no matter the time of day. Service is usually quick and easy. Wait times may vary depending on how busy they are. Usually we wait anywhere between 5-15 minutes for our order. They're cash only and parking is either in the Hotsy Totsy lot or on the street. I've been a loyal customer since high school and constantly crave these tacos. I'll keep coming back every time I visit home as their tacos are a must!

Infuriatingly slow process and super inconsistent, often close early with no explanation. You can post up at the 'order here' window for like 20 mins before they acknowledge you with 3 people in the truck. I don't understand why their process is such a dumpster fire. They are so popular.

Best Mexican food I've had in Berkeley! Got steak torta the first time and so good! Returned and got burrito, also very good