Taqueria El Crucero

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    $ Mexican
    Closed7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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    Location & Hours

    Mon

    • Closed

    Tue

    • 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Wed

    • 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Thu

    • 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Fri

    • 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Sat

    • 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Closed now

    Sun

    • Closed

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    About the Business

    Authentic Mexican food…

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    • Q:

      Is this place still drive through only? I have no desire to eat in my car, and it's impossible to get home with food that is still warm from there.

      A:

      Yes

      Michael H. 
      2 years ago

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      Matthew N.
      Lakewood, CA
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      Nov 7, 2023

      The breakfast tacos are amazing! Must get chorizo, potato, cheese, and egg! The green salsa is spicy but such a hit!! Service is really good and they do accept card but cash is preferred. I think it's drive thru only.

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      Sam K.
      Austin, TX
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      Jul 9, 2023

      *Note this is a drive thru and cash only establishment*

      I was in Waco for the day and decided to stop by for breakfast tacos after reading the reviews. Were these the best breakfast tacos I've had? No. But the woman at the window was so friendly and helpful and the prices were very reasonable for the size you get. I might need to try more things on their menu to give an updated review.

      Sausage breakfast taco
      Bacon breakfast taco
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      Lee N.
      Waco, TX
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      Mar 22, 2024

      These folks are top notch. Really sweet people and great breakfast tacos at an very affordable price. I go here at least once a week.

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      Haley S.
      Woodway, TX
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      Mar 8, 2024

      Wonderful food and service every time! Breakfast and lunch are wonderful. Breakfast tacos to start the day are amazing.

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      Vanetta G.
      Milwaukee, WI
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      Jun 3, 2022

      I'd probably give them 3.5 stars. We knew ahead of time it was drive-thru and cash only, so that wasn't a problem at all for us. Checking in on yelp got us free chips and salsa. The chips were warm, but neither was anything particularly special.
      The sign said the plates came with rice and beans, so that's what I was expecting, but just got the 2 pupusas with the slaw. It was good, but I felt like I'd actually like cilantro and onions better with it. My husband got the gorditas, and he felt like lettuce and tomato would have been good on it. It could use a fresh element and some crunch. I tried the barbacoa and though it was delicious. I wish I'd ordered a barbacoa taco. He liked the beef and potato best. I'm glad we stopped, but if I went again we'd probably order different items.

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      Hattie B.
      HI, HI
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      Feb 14, 2024

      AMAZING! Fast service, kind workers, great tacos! Also phenomenal chips and queso! Definitely recommend this restaurant to all.

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      Yvette M.
      Canyon, TX
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      May 14, 2023

      Hands down the best breakfast taco place in Waco. We come here at least once a week now. The tortillas are so tasty and homemade, and the green sauce is perfect. The ladies are always so sweet, and working hard to get through the line as fast as they can, which we don't mind because it's worth the wait! And you seriously cannot beat these

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      Devin B.
      Woodstock, GA
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      Sep 8, 2023

      I was visiting the Dallas/Waco area for Labor Day weekend and wanted some delicious tacos. I found this spot and Yelp and it was only a couple miles away from where I was at the time so my friend and I headed over. There was quite the line of cars to order. Which let me know the tacos were gonna be delicious. One sister took our order from the truck window and she had the best personality. Her recommendations were spot on. We had the al pastor and asada tacos on corn tortillas. I forgot to order mine without cilantro. When we got to the window to pay, the other sister greeted us with the best smile and made sure that I didn't have cilantro on my tacos. The tacos were exactly what I expected. DELICIOUS!!! Highly recommend!

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      Noah W.
      Carrollton, TX
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      Jan 6, 2024

      This place has some of my favorite breakfast tacos in Waco. Very pleasant and helpful workers that produce good, cheap food

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      Robert K.
      TX, TX
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      Sep 2, 2023

      Great breakfast burrito. Tortilla was authentic and the potatoes were great!
      Breakfast Burritos

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