LOCATIONS
Where’s El Sancho? El Sancho has two locations in Bend, Oregon. Visit the Taco Shop on Dekalb, and you can find our food cart year-round at Crux Fermentation Project.
Keep an eye out for us at local events and festivals, and don’t forget to ask about catering for your next private event!
EL SANCHO TACO SHOPLOCATION: 335 NE Dekalb Ave
HOURS: Open 11am-10pm, 7 days a week
PHONE: (458) 206-5973
El Sancho Taco Shack at CruxLOCATION: 50 SW Division St
@ Crux Fermentation Project
HOURS: Open 12pm-8pm, 7 days a week
El Sancho Catering OutpostAvailable to be booked for your private event! Whether you’re looking for the full cart experience or a pick-up taco bar, we’ve got you covered. Check out our catering page or contact the catering team at: catering@elsanchobend.com
CATERING OUTPOST: 735 NW Columbia St, Bend, OR 97703
PHONE: (541) 797-0454
About El Sancho
El Sancho’s mission is to provide the community with high quality street food at an affordable price and in a sustainable manner.
Our travels through Mexico, combined with the laid-back culture of the Pacific Northwest, inspired our unique approach to tacos and hospitality. We believe in using locally raised and crafted ingredients, supporting our Bend community, and cooking everything from scratch—so every bite feels like a great home-cooked meal shared with friends.
El Sancho first took root in 2010 as one of Bend’s original food carts downtown. A few years later, we built our beloved taco shack at Pak-It Liquidators—our little junkyard oasis. When Pak-It closed, the cart found a new home at Crux Fermentation Project, where it still serves up tacos and good times today. In 2015, we opened our taco shop on Dekalb Ave, creating a permanent home base and the heart of the Sancho experience.
After five great years, our Galveston Street location wrapped up service in 2025 and will soon make way for our newest addition to the family, Runaround Sue Barbecue, opening in spring 2026. Until then, you can find your favorite El Sancho tacos at our Dekalb Avenue shop and Crux food cart—or catch us at local events and festivals around Central Oregon.
Kick back, grab a taco, and stay tuned for more good food and good times ahead!
PORK CARNITAS
fried and shredded pork
BEEF BARBACOA
shredded brisket
MUSHROOM
wild blend of mushrooms w/onion,
cabbage tomatillo & chili paste
LENGUA
seared cow tongue
CHIPOTLE CHICKEN
smoked chicken thighs in a chipotle, garlic
butter sauce
OAXACAN
Mexican melting cheese seared & served
with roasted green chilies
CHORIZO
ground pork sausage
CARNE ASADA*
grilled skirt steak
POTATO & POBLANO RAJAS*
fried potatoes, roasted poblano
GRILLED FISH*
FRIED SHRIMP*
*not available at the Carts
Contact El Sancho
GOT QUESTIONS? WE MAY HAVE ANSWERS.
El Sancho Taco Shop
335 NE Dekalb Ave
Bend, Oregon 97701
Open 11am-10pm, 7 days a week
(458) 206-5973
tacos@elsanchobend.com
735 NW Columbia St
Bend, OR 97703*
(541) 797-0454
catering@elsanchobend.com
*not a restaurant, catering pickup only!
While we aren’t actively hiring right now, we’re always glad to hear from people who value teamwork and bring a strong work ethic. No experience? No problem! An eager-to-learn attitude is what matters most. If an opportunity opens up, we’ll be sure to reach out!
Catering
Who doesn’t like tacos? We have 3 catering options:
A self-serve DIY taco bar for small parties
-A minimum of 72 hours notice required
-You pick it up from our catering kitchen
-Choice of either hot or cold preparation
-Plateware, serving ware, & chafing dishes are not included but can be added
Ideal for 30-65 people and includes a taco attendant that will set up your taco bar
-Ideal for 30-65 peeps
-We bring it to you!
-Plateware, serving ware & chafing dishes included
-2 weeks of advance notice preferred
Perfect for 65+ people, get the full experience of El Sancho with our team and taco cart
-2 hours of service time
-the cart books up fast, reserve early
-option to add fresh-squeezed margaritas
-all serving and plateware included
Snag one for a friend (and one for yourself!)