Vallejo Taco Trail
From late-night taco trucks to family-run taquerías, Vallejo is a city that knows how to do tacos right — fresh, fast, and full of flavor. Whether you're craving crispy carnitas, rich birria, or a burrito the size of your forearm, you'll find it here.
We’ve rounded up the best taco spots in town so you can eat like a local and find your new favorite.
Vallejo’s Best Taco Spots
Tacos at Restaurants & Taquerías
Vallejo’s sit-down taco spots bring the heat—think homemade tortillas, authentic regional menus, and neighborhood charm. These restaurants are where locals gather for family meals, casual date nights, or a quick lunch that hits every time.
Tacos Jalisco
A longtime Vallejo favorite, Tacos Jalisco is known for its generous portions, fast service, and reliable lineup of taquería staples. The vibe is casual and family-friendly, with a loyal local following that swears by their carne asada tacos, crispy carnitas, and vibrant green sauce. It’s a casual spot that delivers every time.
Must-try: Carne asada tacos, carnitas burrito, green sauce
PICTURED: PLATE OF CARNITAS TACOS, GREEN SAUCE, & MARGARITA MENU AT TACOS JALISCO
CREDIT: PINK SALT PHOTOGRAPHY
Linda Patria
This Salvadoran-Mexican fusion restaurant serves everything from pupusas to birria, but the tacos hold their own, especially the birria tacos and tacos de lengua. Linda Patria is known for their food’s depth of flavor and tender meats. The house salsas and pickled veggies are a bonus.
Must-try: Lengua burrito, quesabirria tacos, affordable lunch specials
PICTURED: VARIETY OF TACOS AT LINDA PATRIA
CREDIT: LINDA PATRIA
Don Ramon’s
Located in historic downtown Vallejo, Don Ramon’s is a walk-up taquería with a few outdoor tables–and some of the freshest tacos in town. Everything is made to order, and it shows: from tender grilled chicken to seasoned al pastor, wrapped in fresh corn tortillas and topped with bright, house made salsa. It's a great stop for a to-go lunch or casual bite while exploring the neighborhood.
Must-try: Al pastor empanadas, chicken fajitas, loaded fries
PICTURED: LOADED STEAK FRIES AT DON RAMON’S
CREDIT: DON RAMON’S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD
Jalapeños Mexican Food
Don’t let the strip mall setting fool you. Jalapeños is bold, busy, and packed with flavor. This longtime local favorite delivers consistently solid tacos, massive combo plates, and some of the best house-made salsas in town (including a habanero that brings the heat). The vibe is casual, the menu is expansive, and the food comes out fast—perfect for a reliable weeknight taco fix or a happy hour hang with friends.
Must-try: Carne asada tacos, shrimp tacos, habanero salsa
PICTURED: CARNE ASADA + CHICKEN TACOS AT JALAPEÑOS MEXICAN FOOD
CREDIT: PINK SALT PHOTOGRAPHY
El Tesoro Mazatlán
Colorful, cozy, and family-run, El Tesoro Mazatlán brings coastal Sinaloan flavor to Vallejo. From classics like carne asada and tripas to coastal favorites with shrimp and fish taking center stage, their traditional meat offerings all hit the spot. Their full salsa bar is a standout, stocked with everything from smoky reds to tangy tomatillos and all the fixings. It’s a casual spot with fast service, big plates, and something for every kind of taco lover.
Must-try: Fish tacos, pozole, campechano
PICTURED: TOSTADAS AT EL TESORO MAZATLÁN
CREDIT: EL TESORO MAZATLÁN
Abo’s Cocina
The first Guatemalan restaurant in Solano County, Abo’s Cocina brings something special to Vallejo’s taco scene. The family-run kitchen turns out handmade pupusas, house-pickled curtido, and tacos filled with tender, flavorful meats like lengua and pork. The flavors are bold, the hospitality is warm, and the tortillas are always made with care. This spot blends soul, culture, and comfort on every plate.
Must-try: Tacos guatamalteco, pepian de gallina (beef stew), chuchitos
PICTURED: CHUCHITOS, GARANCHAS, AND CHURRASCO AT ABO’S COCINA
CREDIT: ABO’S COCINA
Sol y Sazón Mexican Restaurant
This family‑run taquería brings warmly spiced fillings, handmade tortillas, and a menu built for sharing. Whether you’re diving into fried fish tacos or grilled carne asada, the bold flavors and generous portions keep locals coming back. A no‑frills setting, Sol y Sazón proves that in Vallejo, the best meals often happen where you least expect them.
Must‑try: Fried fish tacos, carne asada tacos, house pickled toppings
PICTURED: FRIED FISH TACO
CREDIT: ROSALIND CHANG
Vallejo’s Best Tacos Trucks
Taco trucks are part of Vallejo’s rhythm—posted up near busy corners, in grocery store parking lots, and wherever good food is needed fast. The trucks on this list aren’t just convenient, they’re essential. From late-night burritos to early afternoon asada, these mobile kitchens serve some of the boldest, most beloved bites in town.
La Piñata Taquería
This Vallejo food truck has earned a cult following for a reason: the portions are huge and the flavors live up to the hype. From fully loaded tacos to their viral burritos, La Piñata doesn’t disappoint. Expect a wide variety of juicy meats, bold seasoning, and friendly service.
Must-try: Giant burritos, suadero tacos, complimentary pickled veggie mix
PICTURED: GIANT BURRITO, SUADERO, CARNE ASADA, CARNITAS + CHICKEN TACOS, SALSAS + SIDE OF JALAPEÑOS AND GRILLED ONIONS AT LA PIÑATA
CREDIT: LA PIÑATA
Taqueria La Joya
Open late and always busy, Taqueria La Joya is Vallejo’s unofficial after-hours taco stop. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch or wrapping up the night, this truck is ready with warm tortillas, well-seasoned meats, and super burritos that are literally the size of your forearm. The menu is big, the portions are bigger, and the regulars will tell you: this is where you go when you want the real thing, fast.
Must-try: Super burrito, carne asada tacos, fresh horchata
PICTURED: PLATE OF CARNITAS TACOS
CREDIT: JESWIN THOMAS
Tacos Mexico
Always busy, always fresh. Tacos Mexico is one of those unassuming spots that loyal locals would rather keep secret (oops). Parked just off I‑80 in the Grocery Outlet parking lot, this truck delivers consistently excellent tacos, burritos, and combo plates with quick service and full flavor. It’s a go-to for a fast bite, and they also offer catering for when you need to feed a crowd.
Must-try: Chicken tacos, birria burrito, pastor quesadilla
PICTURED: PLATE OF TACOS AT TACOS MEXICO
CREDIT: TACOS MEXICO
Tacos Dos Hermanos
Tacos Dos Hermanos is a staple of Vallejo’s taco scene. Known for flavorful meats and hearty burritos, they keep it simple and satisfying. This truck is known for tender carnitas, flavorful al pastor, and big burritos that pack in the flavor. If you’re looking for fast, filling, and classic, this is the kind of spot that delivers every time.
Must-try: Carnitas tacos, al pastor burrito, ceviche tostadas
PICTURED: AL PASTOR BURRITO
CREDIT: A. C.
Tacos El Salto
Tacos El Salto is becoming a heavy hitter on the Vallejo taco circuit. Known for juicy, perfectly seasoned meats and some of the best carnitas around (crispy outside, tender all the way through). Portions are generous, and the menu goes far beyond tacos–with standout tortas, mulitas, sopes, and even Salvadorian-style pupusas. If you’re hungry and want to taste a little bit of everything, this truck delivers.
Must-try: Carnitas tacos, torta de asada, pupusas
PICTURED: CHICKEN PLATE AT TACOS EL SALTO
CREDIT: TACOS EL SALTO
Taquería El Pelayo
There’s big—and then there’s Extra Super Burrito big. Taqueria El Pelayo is known for its massive two-tortilla burritos, but regulars will tell you the whole menu is worth exploring. From juicy birria (served as tacos, ramen, or birriaquilles) to sizzling alambres and flavorful enchiladas, this truck brings variety, freshness, and real homemade flavor. Their surf-and-turf combos get a lot of love on Yelp, and their house red salsa deserves to be poured over everything.
Must-try: Extra super burrito, birria ramen, surf & turf tacos
PICTURED: CARNE ASADA WITH A HORCHATA AND CHIPS + SALSA, THE TRUCK, AND SURF + TURF TACOS AT TAQUERÍA EL PELAYO
CREDIT: PINK SALT PHOTOGRAPHY
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