El Pulgarcito Restaurant — tacos in Bakersfield, CA

El Pulgarcito Restaurant

4.9· 352 Google reviews·$·Oleander/Sunset

El Pulgarcito Restaurant is a Bakersfield, CA taco spot in the Oleander/Sunset area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.9★ rating across 352 Google reviews.

Rating
4.9
Loved by locals
Reviews
352
Google reviews
Price
$
Cheap eats
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Quick biteGroup dinner

Why people love this place

  • •Highly rated by locals
  • •Affordable, everyday pricing
  • •Good for casual tacos
  • •Located in Oleander/Sunset, Bakersfield
  • •Plenty of community reviews

Order like a local

  • →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
  • →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
  • →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
  • →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Casual taquería
Neighborhood
Oleander/Sunset, Bakersfield
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cash recommended

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does El Pulgarcito Restaurant serve?+

El Pulgarcito Restaurant is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is El Pulgarcito Restaurant located?+

El Pulgarcito Restaurant is at 1001 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA, in the Oleander/Sunset neighborhood of Bakersfield, California.

Is El Pulgarcito Restaurant good?+

El Pulgarcito Restaurant has a 4.9★ average across 352 Google reviews — loved by locals by Bakersfield taco standards.

How expensive is El Pulgarcito Restaurant?+

El Pulgarcito Restaurant sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Bakersfield taquería.

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