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Taqueria El Grullense J & G

3636 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 251-9317
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Ranked #24 of 276 restaurants in Palo Alto
Cuisines: Mexican
Most recent review
- 11 May 2013
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Tacoma
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

I walked to this restaurant from Creekside Inn. The menu was quite varied, and the staff even made a special dietary adjustment for me when I requested it. Very delicious.

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27 reviews 27 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013 via mobile

Went with co-workers for lunch, food came in a timely manner and was excellent. Nice salsa bar to choose from. Highly recommend this place.

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palo alto
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

We really like the enchiladas here and the prices are great, as is the hot sauce. The staff are also friendly. However, my digestive tract did not enjoy the experience quite as much. I thought it was just a fluke, so I went back about a year later, and experienced the sequel to Montezuma's revenge. I've never had this happen... More

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Tucson, Arizona
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59 reviews 59 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012

I took my kids (ages 11, 9 and 5) there. We got 3 tacos ($1.35 each), 1 wet green burrito ($7.75) and two vegetarian burritos ($5.75 each). Way too much food. My burrito was quite filling. I usually eat my food and help with the kids. Not thus time. Nine year old finished his tacos, but the 11 and 5... More

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London, United Kingdom
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33 reviews 33 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2012

My favourite Mexican restaurant outside of Mexico. The interior is cheap and nasty but the food is superb and a bargain. A must visit 9/10

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35 reviews 35 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012 via mobile

Great food with a "locals" flair. While you order and sit at long tables with an open kitchen, the resulting food will please. Will certainly return.

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United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

Authentic Mexican, "hole-in-the wall" kind of comfort food. The outside is a pink adobe style building with large black letters, inside has a huge picture menu, a cooler with cokes & Jarritos in ice. I LOVE the overall ambiance! It's all about the food! Which is what it should be :) Perfect place to come after work to relax &... More

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Cambridge MA
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24 reviews 24 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

Listen, this is just a little cafeteria/cantina on El Camino Real. For what it is, it's terrific. The tacos are good, service fast and helpful; I love this sort of place. Overall, you can do better at the right taco truck in Southern California, but given where it is, it's as good as it gets.

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Palo Alto, California
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388 reviews 388 reviews
256 restaurant reviews
179 helpful votes 179 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2011

"El Grullense." Spanish for "no regrets." I've eaten an entire one of their massive veggie burritos. How could I not? The soft whole wheat tortilla, the whole black beans, the cheese and sour cream and tomato... Spritzed with lime and the salsa verde from the salsa bar, or the hot chipotle salsa if you prefer... This is the kind of... More

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Palo Alto, California
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60 reviews 60 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
68 helpful votes 68 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 July 2011

When El Grullense and J&G merged they took the two best places for Mexican Food and made one great place. I have not found anything on their menu I don't like. So difficult to pick from their large menu but often head back to the very tender tongue tacos. There are so many good places to eat in Palo Alto,... More

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