Sancho's Taqueria

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    $ Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
    Closed11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    491 Lytton Ave

    Palo Alto, CA 94301

    Mon

    • 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Tue

    • 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Wed

    • 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Thu

    • 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Closed now

    Fri

    • 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Sat

    • 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Sun

    • Closed

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    We love being your neighborhood taqueria and serving the families in the area. We are local and family owned, we help you with birthday parties, graduations even weddings. We are your friends in the neighborhood…

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      jim h.
      Fremont, CA
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      Aug 13, 2024

      I just want to give a shout out to Fernando Perez for his great attitude and excellent customer skills!!! He always has a can do attitude and is always with a smile! I love this place and their food!!!

      Great Job to all and Thank you Sancho's for Hiring just right!!!

      Jim H.

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      Ken C.
      Mountain View, CA
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      May 21, 2024

      Hole in the wall taqueria

      Fast service, made fresh. Their meat is tender - fish is light and crispy. Steak is juicy. Their prices are a bit high but the portions are huge. Like a single fish taco was plenty to satisfy that craving. And oh, it's cash only

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      Ata M.
      Palo Alto, CA
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      Mar 16, 2024

      I've seen some reviews about this place falling out, so my disclaimer is I only go here for the fish tacos. This review is based on that.

      Palo Alto location:
      Parking can be tricky, inside ordering area is small so it can get crowded fast.
      Ambiance, none really. A few metal tables outside, very little seating inside and some back patio seating as well. It's good for a quick bite or for take out.

      Service is nothing to rave about. It's very basic, order what you want and pay.

      Food: again just about the fish tacos. Consistent. Flavor is there, pretty large portions, could use a little less slaw.

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      Elizabeth L.
      San Francisco, CA
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      Mar 1, 2024

      Ordered this burrito on Uber eats. I got both salsas and a super burrito with chicken. The burrito was flavorful and fresh. I wish the salsas were more spicy, but they were still delicious. I added my own hot sauce at home for more spice. It was a perfect size too for the price. Can't speak tot he service or ambiance inside but will definitely order this again when I'm craving a burrito

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      Amy N.
      San Jose, CA
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      Jan 25, 2024

      Nom nom nom CARNITAS TACOS.... man so very good! That may have been the best carnitas I've had in a long time, tender without being fatty, not too salty and spiced just right. So good.

      I was a little surprised at the price, since they were about twice as much as I expect to spend on street style tacos, but they were so worth it.

      Good selection of beverages.
      My dining companions had a chili verde burrito (rated Pretty good nicely spiced) and a Chicken Mole burrito (He was happy)

      We sat outside but the inside looked clean and comfy, with a small dining area, and really pretty tile.

      The food was ready pretty quick despite the lunch rush and they brought it outside to us which was very nice.

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      John C.
      Los Angeles, CA
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      Good affordable food. Friendly staff. Easy parking. I usually get the veggie burrito.

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      Benjamin L.
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      I am giving this 5 stars for the fish burrito. When I want a fish burrito, this is where I go. It's usually too big for me to finish so I end only eating about 75% of it and taking the rest home.

      The other items are also pretty good. We've tried the enchiladas and tacos. The portion-size of the plate is good.

      Note that they have a self-serve salsa bar. Their salsas are really good, from the mild one to the super spicy one.

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      Francis D.
      San Jose, CA
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      Mar 9, 2024

      Very low key and plainly decorated taqueria but has lots of options to choose from. I typically get a regular carne asada burrito with sour cream because usually it tends to be dry. They're pretty fast with their orders as well and customers have the option of dining inside or outside seating. The only thing that threw me off was that it was cash only, or at least that's what the cashier told me and they did not accept Apple Pay. Luckily my friend had cash on her. This was my first time visiting this location because I usually DoorDash. Again, pretty simple restaurant that will satisfy your cravings.

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      Thomas M.
      Palo Alto, CA
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      Jun 2, 2024

      Food tasted awful, meat was questionable, the person was more interested in talking to the other employee than getting my order correct, which was wrong and overcharged for some low quality mystery meat, not steak. The person thought I couldn't understand Spanish and trash talked me while I waited for my order. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone who enjoys Mexican cuisine, as this is not a good representation of it.

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      Nelly J.
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      Absolutely not. Don't bother.
      Ordered one taco and a burrito, both asada, both were gross.
      The asada had a weird texture and no flavor. Rice had no flavor. The refried beans were decent.

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