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El Alambre - Reviews

129-123 14th St, 94103 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
148

Reviews

75%

Satisfaction

22

negative

15

neutral

111

positive

What people say about El Alambre

Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Chris R.
Review date: 10/18/2025
5
Food Truck: Just Okay, Nothing Special
I've been to this food truck 5 times now. My experience with the food has been just OK, nothing spectacular. The atmosphere was rated a 3, and the service received a 4. The price per person is between $10–20.
  • food5
  • atmosphere6
  • service7
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Takeout
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
Patrick P.
Review date: 09/17/2025
2
Rip-off taco, won't return
My experience was disappointing. I waited forever for my taco, and it only contained four shrimps for $5. 50. This felt like a rip-off, especially when I can get a taco with at least six or seven shrimps and better toppings for $4 at another taco truck. I won't be coming back. Additionally, the other truck provides both green and red sauce, but I only received green sauce here.
  • waiting time2
  • shrimps2
  • taco1
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Sean B.
Review date: 05/10/2025
10
Favorite Truck for Great Burritos!
This has become my favorite truck in SF. I eat there once a week minimum. The food is great, including their burritos, birria tacos, and carnitas. The people are super nice. Highly recommend!
  • burritos9
  • birria tacos9
  • carnitas9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Delivery
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Leslie C.
Review date: 04/24/2025
9
Amazing Quesabirria Tacos!
My experience with the quesabirria tacos was absolutely fantastic! I highly recommend them. The consommé was sooo good. I ordered delivery, and the food arrived hot and was packaged well.
  • Quesabirria tacos10
  • consommé10
  • delivery8
Service Type
  • Dine-in
M S.
Review date: 03/19/2025
2
Disappointing Experience, Skipping This Spot
Something about this spot is off. Every time I eat here, there's some issue afterward. I'm skipping this place for Castillito.
  • issue afterward2
  • Atmosphere2
  • Food2
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
alonsy J.
Review date: 11/22/2024
7
Birria Tacos with a Side of Old Pico de Gallo
My experience at this restaurant was centered around their birria tacos. While the tacos themselves were good, the pico de gallo sometimes tasted old. The service and atmosphere were excellent, both receiving a 5-star rating. The food overall was rated a 4. The price per person was between $10–20.
  • birria tacos8
  • service10
  • atmosphere10
  • pico de gallo4
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Devean H.
Review date: 07/02/2024
9
Delicious Burritos and Convenient Location
My experience at this taco truck was fantastic! It's a bomb taco truck in a central location, making it very accessible. They conveniently accept Apple Pay and offer the option to order ahead, which is great for busy people. I usually just walk up and order, and my go-to is their burritos. They are well made, the food tastes fresh, and they are incredibly filling. The service and atmosphere were also top-notch, both receiving a 5-star rating.
  • taco truck9
  • Apple Pay8
  • order ahead8
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Moderate (16–30 min.)
George V.
Review date: 04/18/2024
9
Hidden Gem with Great Food
My experience at this restaurant was excellent. The food was great, making it a true hidden gem. It's significantly better than most sit-down taquerias in the area. While the service could be a bit faster, the overall experience was excellent. I'll definitely be coming back.
  • food10
  • service6
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Amber B.
Review date: 03/19/2024
10
Best Birria and Tacos Ever!
I traveled all the way from New York and stopped at this place. Hands down, the best Birria I have ever had, and the tacos were superb! My experience was fantastic, especially with the food quality.
  • Birria10
  • tacos9
  • Food10
Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Morgan H.
Review date: 02/22/2024
9
Great Steak Tacos & Fast Service
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I had the great steak tacos, which were delicious. The staff was incredibly fast and friendly. I also appreciated the option to order ahead, which is a huge plus for anyone on their lunch break.
  • steak tacos10
  • staff9
  • order ahead9

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