Authentic Mexican Food in
Vallejo, Ca
Ribeye and lengua tacos, burritos, carnitas, nachos — made fresh on Springs Rd. Dine in or takeout.
Featured Items
A few favorites from the kitchen. See the full menu for everything else.
All the Meats
Taco Tuesday $2 Special
Crispy Tacos
California Burrito
Grilled Chicken Plate
Steak Ranchero Super Burrito
Sopes
All Meat Combo Plate
3 Birria Tacos w/ Consome
Carne Asada Plate
Why Choose El Pelayo
From our kitchen to your table, here's what sets us apart.
Fresh Ingredients
Quality meats and produce sourced daily, no frozen shortcuts.
Bold Authentic Flavor
Traditional Mexican recipes and seasoning, from ribeye to lengua.
Made Fresh Daily
Salsas, tortillas, and fillings prepared in-house every single day.
More than Tacos
Burritos, carnitas, quesadillas, and more beyond our signature tacos.
Made with Love
Family recipes and warm hospitality served with pride.
Family Owned
A local, family run kitchen serving Vallejo one plate at a time.
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Our Original Food Truck Is Still Serving Vallejo
Before opening our restaurant, Taqueria El Pelayo built its reputation from our original food truck at Tennessee St & Sonoma Blvd. Today, both locations are proudly serving the same authentic recipes, fresh ingredients, and friendly service our customers know and love.
📍 Original Food Truck: Tennessee St & Sonoma Blvd, Vallejo
Call Ahead: (707) 384-7246About Taqueria El Pelayo
Taqueria El Pelayo is a family-owned taqueria on Springs Rd in Vallejo, California. Our owner has spent 22 years in the food industry, and this kitchen is the result of every one of them — recipes worked out over two decades, cooked the same way every day.
We got our start with our food truck, which is still on the road serving Vallejo. This is our second location, and the menu carries over everything people came to the truck for: asada, pollo, pastor, carnitas, lengua, chicharrón, camarón, birria, cabeza, and ribeye.
Everything is made with fresh ingredients and cooked to order. We put ourselves in our customers' shoes, we think about what we'd want if we were the ones ordering, and that's what goes out the window and across the counter. Come see us on Springs Rd.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to what people ask us most about Taqueria El Pelayo.
What is birria and does Taqueria El Pelayo serve it?
Birria is a slow-braised, richly seasoned Mexican stew traditionally made with beef, served with a side of consomé for dipping. At Taqueria El Pelayo we serve birria tacos, birria ramen, and birriaquiles.
Where can I find the best Mexican food near me in Vallejo?
Taqueria El Pelayo is a family-owned taqueria on Springs Rd in Vallejo, CA, serving tacos, burritos, birria, and more made fresh daily from recipes built over 22 years in the food industry.
Does Taqueria El Pelayo offer catering in Vallejo and the Bay Area?
Yes. We cater parties, weddings, corporate events, and other gatherings throughout Vallejo and the greater Bay Area, with flexible pick-up and delivery options.
What are Taqueria El Pelayo's hours on Springs Rd?
We're open Monday–Friday 11:00 AM–11:30 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM–10:00 PM. We're closed on Sundays.
Hours
* Holiday hours may differ