Taco truck, Santa Ana, California
Birria worth
the line.
La Unica parks at the corner of Edinger and Cypress. Suadero, tripas, cabeza, and birria de res off the plancha, a salsa bar to load up, and aguas frescas on ice.
Off the plancha
The board, as painted on the truck
This is the menu the truck is known for, straight from its listings and the people who line up for it. No prices are printed here. The truck runs on cash, so bring bills.
Birria de Res Tacos
The headliner. Get the crunchy cheese birria tacos and the broth for dipping.
Tacos de Suadero
A truck staple, chopped on the plancha and loaded into warm tortillas.
Tacos de Tripas
Reviewers call them the best in town. Ask for them crispy.
Cabeza Tacos
Slow-cooked and tender, the order regulars swear by.
Carne Asada Tacos
Grilled asada, and the catering crews go-to alongside pastor.
Mulitas
Two tortillas, plenty of cheese, big size. Your pick of meat inside.
Menudo
Weekends only. Get there early, it finishes fast.
Aguas frescas, on ice
Horchata and watermelon agua fresca, poured cold next to the salsa bar. The right call next to a plate of birria tacos and a cup of that broth.
The salsa bar is part of the deal here: salsas, onion, cilantro, and everything you need to finish your tacos your way.
Parties and events
They bring the truck to you
La Unica caters parties and events across Orange County. One union picnic crew has booked them for their annual event for years. Here is how it works.
Call the truck
Ring (714) 605-2572 with your date, your crowd, and where the party is. Asada and pastor are the catering regulars.
The grill gets set up
They set up the grill at your event, so tacos come off the plancha hot, not out of a warming tray.
The salsa bar goes out
All the goodies at the condiment bar, along with rice and beans. Load up on the cilantro.
Your guests eat
Tacos loaded with meat, made to order in front of the crowd. You get to be the person who booked the taco truck.
Based at Edinger and Cypress in Santa Ana, catering parties and events across Orange County. Call ahead to lock a date, weekends go first.
Word on the street
Rated 4.9, and the line agrees
"You cannot go wrong with the tacos de birria de res! Specially the crunchy cheese birria tacos!!! And that broth is amazing!"Nazeem K., Yelp
"We've used La Unica for a few years to cater our annual union picnic. I go with the Asada and Pastor tacos. The tacos are loaded with meat. They have all the goodies at the condiment bar along with rice and beans. I love cilantro so I load up. The food is delicious. I look forward to the event each year. The employees are friendly too. I'll have to see if I can find the truck on the street somewhere."Yelp review, catering customer
"Best tacos de tripa in town. Ask for them crispy . Mulitas have plenty of cheese and big size. Always love coming to this spot"Yelp review
Find the truck
The corner of Edinger and Cypress
1459 S Cypress St
Santa Ana, CA 92707
| Thursday | 10 AM to 8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM to 9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM to 9 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM to 9 PM |
| Monday to Wednesday | Closed |
Weekend menudo runs while it lasts. Reviews say the popular stuff can finish early, so do not leave it late. Cash only, no credit cards.
Good to know
Before you get in line
Where exactly is the truck?
1459 S Cypress St in Santa Ana, at the corner of Edinger and Cypress. It is also listed as La Unica Lonchera. Same truck, same corner.
When is it open?
Thursday 10 AM to 8 PM, Friday 10 AM to 9 PM, and Saturday and Sunday 9 AM to 9 PM. Monday through Wednesday it is closed. Menudo is a weekend thing.
Do you take credit cards?
No. The truck is cash only, so stop for bills on the way. It is worth it.
What should I order first?
The birria de res tacos, specially the crunchy cheese birria tacos, with the broth for dipping. Reviewers drive in from Oceanside for them. Tripa fans should ask for theirs crispy.
Can I sit down and eat there?
It is a take-out truck with no seating area. Most people grab and go or eat in the car. Parking around the corner can be tight, one more reason to come early.
Do you cater parties and events?
Yes. They set up the grill and the salsa bar at your event, with rice and beans at the condiment bar. Call (714) 605-2572 to talk dates.
What drinks do you have?
Aguas frescas, including horchata and watermelon, poured cold. The classic move next to hot tacos off the plancha.
Thu to Sun, Edinger and Cypress
Hungry? Get there early.
(714) 605-2572Call for catering, to check the day's board, or to see what is still on the plancha. Cash only. 1459 S Cypress St, Santa Ana, CA 92707.