Welcome to Taqueria El Grullo
Located in Sunnyvale, CA, Taqueria El Grullo is a Mexican restaurant known for its diverse menu and friendly atmosphere. With options for delivery, takeout, and reservations, this spot offers a range of vegetarian dishes and accepts various payment methods. The casual yet classy setting is perfect for groups, kids, or a solo lunch or dinner. The restaurant provides ample parking, waiter service, and a selection of beer and wine. Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, Taqueria El Grullo is a must-visit destination for authentic Mexican cuisine.
- 620 E Evelyn Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Hotline: (408) 732-1905
Welcome to the vibrant world of Taqueria El Grullo, a Mexican restaurant located in sunny Sunnyvale, California. This casual yet classy establishment offers a plethora of options for diners, ranging from vegetarian dishes to hearty meaty entrees. With excellent utilities such as delivery, takeout, reservations, and even catering services, Taqueria El Grullo truly caters to every need.
One of the standout features of this restaurant is its outdoor seating, perfect for enjoying a meal al fresco on a sunny California day. The moderate noise level ensures a pleasant dining experience, whether you're dining with a group, your kids, or just by yourself.
As a food reviewer, I have had the pleasure of sampling the dishes at Taqueria El Grullo, and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed. The flavors were bold and authentic, transporting me to the streets of Mexico with each bite. From classic tacos and burritos to more unique dishes, there is something for everyone on the menu.
If you find yourself in the Sunnyvale area and craving some delicious Mexican cuisine, look no further than Taqueria El Grullo. With its convenient location, ample parking, and excellent service, this restaurant is sure to become a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

I love this place have been coming here for 10 years. I always get the super burritos or the tortas when I'm in the mood for a burrito I only come here

I love going here and always get the Al Pastor Burrito Gordito. The portion sizing is HUGE especially for the price and it always ends up being my lunch & my dinner all for $16. It's been my monthly treat to myself for the past 2 years since finding them and while I have tried other burrito places including the place next door I just prefer this place because of the proportion for the price and I can't find anyone with a better al pastor marinade especially with their red sauce

Our Family's go to taqueria. The burritos and chimi's are so good, chili verde, carne asada, chicken and carnitas, which can be too dry. They give chips but not the good ones. A large Horchata is good for hot days or a bottle of Coca Cola from Mexico. We do take out normally. Usually two ladies running the place and one cook. We call in our order and it's ready in 10 minutes. Our vegetarian friend loves this place.

Like a couple other reviewers here, I bumped into this place via Nextdoor and decided to give it a try. I went here on a Saturday afternoon, and the place was pretty empty. I ordered Chile Relleno con Camarones. I didn't dine-in but I loved the decor of the place and will come back here to dine in sometime. The food was very good. Portion was pretty large and lasted me for two meals. There were plenty of shrimp in my chile relleno. Will definitely be back for more.

OH MY GOSH... this was actually recommended through Next Door - and they talked about how they offer menudo ALL day - EVERY day!! So hubby and I had to stop over to get a bowl of menudo for these cold days and I'm SO GLAD we did!! AND while there I found out they also offer Burrito with Chile relleno! My absolute FAV!! Had to get that too! The menudo was plentiful and filling! they offer spices (dried oregano and red pepper flakes), with sliced lemons with chopped onions and cilantro on the side so you can add what you want to the spice and flavor you want!! SO MUCH TRIPE!! tender, delicious tripe!! YUM!!! I'm going to try their Pozole next time! It looked so good - very rustic!! And after reviewing the yelp reviews we went with the corn tortillas - perfect texture to go with the menudo! Their Burrito with Chile relleno was STUFFED and the chile relleno had so much ooey gooey cheese coming out! I may get the salsa on the side next time as my head started to sweat from it being a bit spicy but man it was a good sweat!! LOL.... I'm SO EXCITED to find this hidden gem. They are friendly and it's definitely a neighborhood hidden gem!! Can't wait to go back and try more of their dishes! Their breakfast options looks amazing... now to figure out when to go back....

Ordered a regular lengua burrito (~$11 if I remember correctly). Their food seems to be pretty affordable price considering the inflation. The burrito had a loooot of beans, not a lot of meat, but it definitely fills you up. The red sauce pairs very well with the burrito. The complementary chips were meh, but their green sauce was pretty good too. I thought that the interior design of the restaurant was pretty cute. 3.5 stars rounding up to support local business.

Nothing says, a hug in a bowl like a bowl of menudo. And, if the pata (pig's feet) is still moving, it may even be able to give you a hug. I know, not funny...but I'm not easily grossed out unless I'm watching TLC's My Feet Are Killing Me. Remember to tip your pedicurists well, folks! I was in the South Bay and in need of a bowl of menudo - thank goodness for Yelp. I called Taqueria El Grullo to confirm they had menudo and an outdoor patio, then headed over. I was surprised to see it was completely empty on a Sunday afternoon. Taqueria El Grullo is open for takeout, delivery, indoor dining, and outdoor patio dining. M E N U All the Mexican staples: Caldo (soups), tacos, burritos, tortas, cena (dinner plates), mariscos (seafood), etc. They have lengua and cabeza so you know it's legit. Beer and wine license. F O O D * Complimentary Chips & Salsa The chips were massed produced and were on the stale side but hey, they were free. The salsa verde was tangy and the salsa roja low key reminded me of ranchero sauce. * Menudo con pata: Beef tripe soup w/ pig's feet ($14.95): https://bit.ly/3c855F7 *** Available everyday! *** Requested no hominy. *** Choice of corn tortillas (handmade) or flour tortillas (commercial). The piping hot bowl of menudo was chockfull of soft, gelatinous tripe. There was so much tripe, you can see them stacked and floating above the broth which is rarely the case. The pata was meltingly soft and unctuous. The guajillo spiced broth was flavorful and mildly spicy. The only negative: some of the tripe tasted a bit off and musty. To doctor up your menudo, it's served with a side of diced onions, cilantro, lemon, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Since we ordered two bowls of menudo, we requested half corn tortillas and half flour tortillas. Def recommend the corn tortillas, they're handmade, thick, and pliable. The flour tortillas were just your thin, mass produced variety. S E R V I C E Warm, welcoming, and attentive staff. You can tell this is a family-owned and operated business. We were the only customers so our order promptly arrived in less than 10 minutes. For most of our meal, abuela was singing while sweeping the floor. So cute. A M B I A N C E Old-skool, hole-in-the-wall with indoor seating a side patio. Most of the tables were shaded so it was comfortable in warm 80+ degree weather. P A R K I N G Easy parking in the plaza. Overall, Taqueria El Grullo serves up a pretty solid bowl of menudo that doesn't skimp on the tripe. If you're in the area and/or nursing a hangover, def give this family-owned business a try!

A little hidden gem. Husband suggested El Grullo for lunch as he had it the week before and liked them. I got some al pastor and carne asada tacos. Husband wanted their super burrito. Let me tell you - this $11 burrito was hefty! I didn't expect much from their tacos but they were delicious, especially the al pastor! It was seasoned so well! I honestly can't wait to get some more! Also, complimentary chips and salsa. Friendly staff. Big parking lot.

Update 4/10/22: I tried their pozole for the first time. It is fantastic! Absolutely phenomenal! The most pork and hominy packed bowl I've ever had, and let me tell you I can down enormous amounts of soup. The pork is fall-off-the-fork tender, and there's even a rich, gelatinous pork trotter to accompany the soup. I've had many bowls of pozole in my life thus far, and this one is the best to date.