the food off their food trucks are primo. puerto rican dishes are manly man and very filling for all men, women and children is my viewpoint. yum, yum as my girlfriend says that she loves not cooking the day we swing by to pick up food to take home and eat with the kids. read more

This is a verteran own, authentic Puerto Rican cuisine food truck. Very friendly & caring person. The menu is always changing as is the location. Check the schedule for location on FB, IG, TicTok & www.boriquakitchen.com (not sure of Twitter) as they do change as well. Hot food, coold drinks. Tell him SM1 sent you. BUEN PROVECHO!! read more

This is hands down the best, most authentic Puerto Rican foods I've had since my grandma passed away. Once I heard the salsa music and smelt the island flavors, I knew it was going to be good. It was amazing. One bite and I started crying because it tasted like home. We had the camarones guisados and chicharrón de pollo with habichuelas, arroz con gandules, and plátano maduro. Everything was spectacular and flavorful. The owner is the sweetest and most passionate guy. Will definitely come back. read more

I enjoy it and I love Puerto Rican food and I will come by there and visit the Boriqua kitchen again. read more

Boriqua Kitchen - Some delicious Puerto Rican food six deep fried chicken wings with rice and beans and I got some fried plantains on the side. - Food Trucks Near Me

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This was our first venture into Puerto Rican food and man were we pleased. We caught up to Chef Anthony's truck at the Grand Lake Theater in Oakland. We ordered the wings, Empinada, pork chops and 2 chicken dishes. Large portions with rice and fried plantains. As we were waiting, we spoke to a man that said that he was Puerto Rican and that this was the best in the bay area. He wasn't kidding. We took the food to our son's house to share. Everything was completely delicious. I'll be hitting the truck at Richmond Costco Saturday. Job well done! read more

This place is legit. If Anthony is ever in your area please go support him. His cuisine is awesome. Thanks for bringing the flavor of Puerto Rico to the bay. Ya tú sabes!! read more

First off I'm PuertoRican and was looking forward to some home cooking but I left disappointed. When I first got there and saw the menu, it was very basic. Meaning the items listed were not explained in detail very well. Most people in California have not tried PuertoRican food so I was expecting more details and pictures on the menu. I ordered pork chops with rice, beans and plantains. The pork chop was over seasoned with adobo (PuertoRican seasoning) and it felt like I ate a pound of salt. Beans and rice were good. As far as customer service it was not good. The guy didn't offer a bag for my food nor did he give me napkins or utensils. Scale of 1-10 I give it a 5.2 read more

Boriqua Kitchen - Pork chop, rice and beans side of mayoketchup - Food Trucks Near Me

Chef Darren is muy amable and his food is simply impeccable. The Alcapurrias are delectable, sweet and savory with a perfect crunch. His pork chop was lovingly seasoned and fried to perfection, the best I've ever had. Then of course there is the heavenly fried chicken that is even more exceptional due to it's lack of breading. Boriqua Kitchen is phenomenal! read more

So, first off let me start to say that I've been tracking these guys for a very long time and since I live in San Francisco, I wasn't to sure if I wanted to cross the bridge for them or not.....so fast forward to yesterday afternoon after a very long stroll all around Lake Merritt, we got hungry!!! I searched my Instagram to get their location and low and behold...ta dah!!! there was their trailer!!! Got in line, once at the window I commented to Chef that I was happy to Finally get to taste their food...let me tell you, they did not disappoint, We ordered the following plates.. Chicharrónes, Chuletas and Empanadas de Picadillo all served with arroz con gandules y plátanos fritos....Dios Mío Señor, que DELICIA!!! Chef, your food is AMAZING, on POINT, total COMFORT food, HOME cooked AUTHENTIC food!!! This Mami was HAPPY and CONTENT after I ate...I will most definitely not hesitate to cross the bridge to visit you again!!! Que Dios los Bendiga!!! read more

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Finally had a chance to try Boriqua Kitchen and I was not disappointed ! The rice and beans were perfect, the plantain was caramelized just right and the beef empanada was so moist inside and crunchy outside. I will definitely be eating there again ! read more

First time I had food from Boricua Kitchen was when he was booked for my company's event. It was sooooooo good! The food is packed with flavor! I've been waiting for the next time I would order from him again lol so happy today was the day. The only thing I would recommend is to have a place where customers know where you're at. I know he does post on Instagram but some days when I look, the post would be 1-2 days old. Since it is a food truck it can be hard to locate. Other than that, I encourage everyone to give this food truck a shot if you haven't! Good luck on your business Darren and I'll probably see you again soon! read more

Boriqua Kitchen - Beef empanada and deep marinade chicken thigh with rice, beans and fried plantains - Food Trucks Near Me

If you haven't had Boriqua Kitchen, you're missing out on some of the most fire food trucks in the Bay Area. Great Chef, great food, great music. Grab you some Boriqua Wings and a slice of Rum Cake and call it a day read more

Boriqua Kitchen - Boriqua Wings - Food Trucks Near Me

I love Boricua kitchen! The food is delicious and is a perfect taste of home. My favorite is the empanadilla plate, but the fried chicken plate is a close second. Both come with amazing arroz con gandules and sweet plantains and the BEST mayoketchup sauce! He recently added tostones to the menu and they are great! Definitely give them a try! read more

This place was so delicious and the vibe is welcoming and lively. There is music playing, chef Darren is friendly and welcoming, and the food is amazing. read more

Great service! Excellent food! The rice was very flavorful, plantains were sweet and slightly crispy on outside just how I like it. The empanada was hella delicious ground beef mix with sauce inside that did not somehow make the outside soggy. The cake was also very good! read more

Big shout it to this man. He can really cook and he's kind. Best rice ever: full of flavor, great texture.

This place is so much better than what the Haight has to offer. I have tried them all. I had the privilege of eating from Boriqua Kitchen today at TreasureFest in San Rafael. I was born and raised in Puerto Rico and am a homesick Puerto Rican. The food was delicious. The reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 has nothing to do with the food or service,because after all I bought a shirt also, it has to do with naming. I have never heard in Puerto Rico sweet plantains called maduros. I have heard that here in the Bay Area and it is a turn off. Sweet plantains are called amarillos and they come from plátanos maduros. We call beef turnovers are called empanadillas de carne or res in Puerto Rico. It bothers me when they are called something else. But the taste was wonderful. It definitely scratched my itch. Thank you for being here and knowing that I can get good tasting food without having to drive to Santa Rosa. read more

We've eaten food trucks ALL over the world, and this has to be the single WORST FOOD we've EVER tried! Before I explain the food, let me start by saying the guy taking the orders is so unbelievably unfriendly!!! So rude, pompous, and disrespectful! The food truck itself does a good job fooling everyone with it's bright colorful design, and huge Puerto Rican flag flying. But who cares about design when you're talking about a food truck right!!!??? The chicken & rice dish we order was a complete joke! The sauce, rice, chicken & platano was all mixed together in the worst way! All of the flavors were mushed together, giving it NO original taste whatsoever! Platano tasted like sauce, so did the mushy rice, and the chicken meat on this mush plate was hardly enough for an infant child to be full!!! And for this ridiculous price??? $15 for what I would pay $8 in the mission district (And in the mission it would taste so much better!). This place is an Embarrassing, Rip-Off JOKE of a Food Truck!!! What a FREAKIN' WASTE of Food, Time & Money!!! ***NEVER AGAIN! read more

We catered from Boriqua Kitchen for my boyfriend's birthday party and it was a big hit! We got tostones, maduros and the chicharron de pollo. Everyone absolutely loved it all. read more

I never leave reviews but I had to for this food truck .Being Puerto Rican and my mom a chef let me say this food is delicious ! I drove from Stockton to Oakland this last weekend totally worth the trip ! I had a variety of items since was my 1st visit the rice with gandules and beans, murderos, beef empanada, bacalitos, and tostones chef was accommodating with the best customer service ever and highly appreciative I told him I'll be back for the pasteles and alcopudios which he didn't have on the truck that day. He even sells coquito that taste amazing I'll also be buying a bottle on my next trip to take home. This truck is a must try. read more

This truck is really good, arroz con gandules (Puerto Rican rice) is moist, and the beef empanadas are flavorful. Love to catch them by Lake Merritt in Oakland, on Sundays. Owner is charming! read more

I stopped by Boriqua Kitchen when they were by the lake. The customer service is great and they are really quick with your order! The food is yummy especially the empanadas. Too bad they aren't by the lake anymore :-( read more

The food is amazing and authentic! I love the vibe and he treats you like family! If you haven't tried Puerto Rican food this is a great place to start! read more

The worst customer service! this guy had a long line & just kept cooking.... instead of taking everyone's orders one by one .....he would take one order & take forever then take another order. ....He definitely needs another worker... he's to slow to handle everything by himself! Food was off i've had better! 5 dollars per empanada is ridiculous! read more

This food is Bomba!!! The meat is cooked to my standards. The way meat is suppose to be cooked. The platanos are delicious. I went back for seconds. It had been a long time since I had eaten so well. I highly recommend it. Looking forward to my next bite. Yum! read more

I ordered the Puerto Rican steak plate it was delicious and I recommend this place. My only complaint is that I think for the price the plate needs to have more steak in it my order had a kinda small amount of steak. read more

Very good food very pleasant people thank you for your services and giving back to the community

OMG this place is amazing! There whole menu is amazing but let me tell you about their wings...there AMAZING! So juicy and flavorful definitely recommend to anyone in the area. This is one of the few Puerto Rican places in the bay but let me tell you there the best! read more

I'm visiting my daughter in California. Today was my turn to do the Costco run and to my surprise I found the Boriqua Kitchen food truck serving Puertorican meals. I had the alcapurias, pastelillos and amarillos. They were delicious and authentic. I highly recommend it for those who are looking to try something different and unique from the Caribbean. Thanks for your hard work and dedication to support the community. Yo soy Boricua...pa que tu lo sepas! read more

My to go Puerto Rican food spot ! Amazing flavors all around ,great vibe with a bit of "salsa music & Reggaeton " always on . The chef if a very humble and charismatic person! His chef special with the "Bistec encebollado" and "Roberto Clemente " plates are always on point!!! Please check this man out if you haven't done so! read more

Hands down the best Puerto Rican food in the Bay. Darren is the real deal and puts so much heart and soul into his food. As authentic as it gets! read more

AMAZING! Always a line, but it's worth it! They do a good job of making it feel shorter than it looks. Can't go wrong with the chef specials. Outside of bomb food, they people are great as well. read more

So as a Puerto Rican family it's nice to be able to not cook and step out to this food truck!!!! The chef is wonderful. The monthly events are super to eat and dance at. Hands down the best out here for a traditional Puerto Rican food. His rice is great too. Hard to find rice that's not dry. read more

I'm a native puertorican, recently moved to SF. This food truck is an embarrassment to puertorrican food!!! I was so excited to see my flag and finally eat my comfort food. So wrong! So wrong! Everything from the taste, the spices and the way it was cooked. Please don't judge our food from this place!! Horrible! Not recommended at all!!! read more

Chef Darren is the man! He makes each order with love while singing Marc Anthony at the top of his voice - this is not fast food, so if you can't handle waiting a few minutes, slide to Taco Bell because ya simply don't deserve the magic. I'll reschedule my entire Sunday just to make sure I can stop by the lake to get a plate. The plantains are fat and glorious, the rice and beans are smackin, and the empanada never lets me down. read more

Probably one of the best Puerto Rican trucks in the Bay Area .. fast and friendly! Will most definitely be going again on Wednesday...

This spot is definitely a gem. The home style food reminds of my own home. Everything on the menu is delicious and reasonably priced. Darren is an amazing chef; friendly and courteous. For any fan of home style cooking this spot is worth the visit. read more

Love this food truck! So friendly every time, great music and energy, amazing food. Me and my friend come here every Sunday!