This place was recommended to me by a great friend. I'm from Santa Rosa and drove out to Richmond to get a taste of this. I waited over two hours and drove through Bay area traffic just to get a bite!! Well worth the wait!! It was DELICOUS. Soy Colombiana, so I appreciate a good Latin meal. I ordered everything that looked delish, and Chef Darren and his team did not disappoint. It was juicy, flavorful, and kept you wanting to eat more. I can still taste it. Worth the drive and every penny. Will be going back!!! read more

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I follow this place on Instagram to know where he will be. First found this place at a VW car show a few years ago and then again at a winery in Alameda. Now I see where he is during the week and then go see what's on the menu. The meals come with arroz con gandules And platanos fritos. Chicken, pork chop, empanadas all good!!! Sometimes they have a killer run cake. read more

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Yo.... yo.... I ordered the Boricua Wings from the food truck. My god. You have to get them. They also got the fried plantains under the wings. The service was great too. Highly recommend. read more

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Loved the flavor and food combinations. Never had an empanada with rice and beans before but it was really good the meat was perfectly seasoned and the sweat plantains were amazing. read more

I didn't even get to take a picture because of how excited I was to eat. First time stopping to get some food here outside of Costco and I was blown away. First you get your moneys worth and more. Second the food is delicious and fulfilling. Feeds the body and soul. If you do get a chance stop by and get a place. Every bite is worth it. read more

I think I've found my favorite food truck in the Bay Area today, Boriqua Kitchen is so good! I got the Mi Corazon vegan plate- generous portion and everything was so delicious and flavorful. You can tell this food is made with love and care, cannot wait to go back! read more

Fantastic food, fantastic people and the best partner for events. We had 3 fantastic menu options including a vegan/vegetarian option that accommodated all required dietary restrictions and was absolutely delicious. Anthony could not be a better partner for throwing a party-- he worked closely with me and was so accessible, friendly, and helpful in coordinating an event for ~35. Would absolutely recommend and would love to do another event with Boriqua Kitchen!! read more

Good Puerto Rican food in the Bay Area can be hard to find. Boriqua Kitchen fills that fix with authentic, delicious food. I've visited the truck many times when he's at the Richmond Costco. I recently had an event and honestly didn't want to do the cooking myself this time. So we decided to order trays of arroz con gandules and tostones. When we picked up the order, he also surprised us with the sauce for tostones - something I planned to make because I didn't know he would provide it. I was surprised and OMG - it was so good. The food was cooked to perfection and was a huge hit at our party. Boriqua Kitchen never lets down when we visit on a random weekend and they came through for us in a big way for our event. We will see them again soon for sure! read more

Finally got the chance to try out Boriqua Kitchen today! It's been years since I've had authentic Puerto Rican food and this did NOT disappoint! We got the chicharone de pollo & Bistec Encebollado and oh my gosh.. sooo delicious and fresh! Most importantly, extremely authentic. My boricua heart is so happy right now! Thank you so much for the amazing food! From one Puerto Rican chef/foodie to another read more

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The food is amazing and authentic! Couldn't not recommend trying it more . Roberto Clemente is my go to!!!

We've seen this truck outside of Costco on several occasions. We finally decided to give it a try and I'm so glad we did. This was both my husbands and my first time eating Puerto Rican food. This place did not disappoint!! We ordered the empanada plate and the pork chop plate. Both were amazing and now we will continue to look for Boriqua Kitchen every Saturday. read more

Pescado frito, rice and beans, plantains, all perfectly cooked and seasoned. Packaging is compostable.

Literally some of my favorite food to eat whenever I come to the bay! It is a must try, very authentic, so good. Service is amazing!!! Check him on Instagram at @boriquakitchen!! read more

holy cow i tried this at Oaklands Oktoberfest and WOWOWWOWOW! The food is so damn delicious and SO flavorful. Literally the best food truck I've ever eaten from. the owner is such a sweetheart, you can really taste the soul and passion in the food. A++++++++++++++ read more

I had Boriqua Kitchen cater my birthday party. I ordered the pernil, arroz con gandules, empanadas and tostones. I am from the east coast, grew up eating Puerto Rican food. This place is legit. It is authentic Puerto Rican. It took me back. Hit my soul. That good. read more

Love, love and did I say love Boriqua Kitchen. Had their food during a Sangria and Salsa event last week. Food was was delicioso! Had plate #21 Roberto Clemente - Chicharrones De Pollo and it was all I read about. Crunchy, tasty and accented with rice, beans and plantains. Que rico!​ read more

I was lucky to have finally tried this place last Wednesday. Boriqua kitchen (Boricua) can be found on Instagram by both names for updated menu and locations. The Boricua Ig page will redirect you to their main and actual page Boriquakitchen. They move around between Oakland San Lorenzo and Richmond. I went to the San Lorenzo location and had to wait in a socially distanced line for about 15 min but once I ordered my food was out quickly! We got an order of Roberto Clemente which is chicharrón de pollo or fried chicken. It was perfectly crunchy and not dry at all. Super flavorful. I got el morro which is an empanada with carne. Amazing. So juicy! I wish there was more than one but it wasn't small by any means. Also got Piñones which is a chuleta or pork chop. Very tasty! 3 orders of the wings and one old San Juan. We all enjoyed our food. It was pretty epic. All these orders came with a very hearty serving of arroz con gandules, maduros and habichuelas rosada or in English rice with beans and fried plantains. I loved that there was plenty of plantains! The rice and beans was nothing ordinary! I'll be back to try the alcapurria and the canoa. Please check their Instagram or fb for a more detailed view of their menu. It won't disappoint! They also cater btw which hopefully I can do once we can have parties again! read more

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Quality food worth the price!! My favorite is #3. The sofrito sauce is bomb, I always order extra because I love it so much and drench every bite. My fiancé is Puerto Rican and it's hard for him to find authentic food but this place is it! We have been to the richmond, lewelling & Oakland locations. Food is consistent and you get a good amount. Highly recommend! read more

Thank you boriqua kitchen for contributing to our family's bbq. We really enjoyed the empanadas and arroz con gadules! We will be ordering from you guys very soon! Everything was so fresh and delicious! read more

Como se dicé "this food was fire and i need to go back ASAP". First time eating Puerto Rican food and it didn't disappoint. I ordered the #23 plate which came with rice, beans, and topped off with the best plantains and season chicken. It was marinated, grilled and served to perfection. The sauce on the side was also very fire and made the food even better. Would definitely recommend and go back again. read more

This food truck started coming to my job by the Raider Headquarters in Alameda. I noticed they would leave it parked there over night. Mind you this part of Bayfarm Island has a pretty bad burrowing mice problem as well as cockroach problem. It's apparent at my job, and it's a medical device manufacturer (one that you might have heard of). Any who I was stupid enough to get lunch here one day and believe me I paid dearly for this mistake. More than just money. Long story short I got Norovirus, which I was told by my medical professional as being spread through either vermin, insects or both. Ewwwrgh. Don't even think about eating here or anywhere named Boriqua Kitchen. BEWARE! read more

My heart is content! I had the #21 this evening. The chícharo was tender and seasoned so well. The maduros and rice, BOMB.com. Many food establishments skimp on their empanadas, these were completely filled with meat. As an East Coaster, this food made me feel like my grandma or abuela made it. This is a MUST on your food journey. Boriqua Kitchen is as authentic as it gets. We will be following you and trying some of your daily specials too. I can't wait! read more

You have to try the empanadas!! They are so juicy and yummy. The mofongo was good but it's not like regular mofongo, it's street style...still tasted very yummy! I don't why this food truck has bad reviews because the food is pretty good, and that's coming from a boricua!! read more

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I don't know about the bad reviews. Confusing them with the other PR food truck? The food are great! Beef empanadas soooo good! The pasteles are delicious! Believe me I know good pasteles!! Chicken chicharones or roasted are delicious and rice tastey!!! Friendly and fun service!! read more

It's hard to put into words how fantastic the people and food are here. Discovered this bliss on wheels by accident and I can't help but think about the empanadas and plantains while I'm eating other food. When I first received my food I took a small bite of the rice and beans, and instantly knew this was something of greatness. That much flavor, zest, and spice is so damn nice. Also, I'll sell my left leg to know what is in the sauce. Highly recommend to anyone of all preferences! Friendly for vegans too! read more

Took my family for a road trip to the bay area and came across this food truck and we love Puerto Rican food so we decided to try it but it was the biggest mistake we have ever done! my daughter got food poisoned and the food I have to say was disgusting not fresh at all as if they microwaved it and it's been in the fridge for a week. What a horrible experience that we've never experienced with any food truck be careful do not eat here you will get sick if not food poisoned take yourself and your family to a restaurant and enjoy a fresh meal then this roach coach. read more

The food is so damn amazing. I play soccer, then go right to the truck to regain them cos its worth it. I had the secret menu item today, and its wild how chef Anthony can make corned beef hash be something beyond this world. Those wings are frigging amazing, I highly recommend. I would eat this everyday if I didn't have obligations outside of oakland. For now, this is my sunday lunch spot after mid-day soccer read more

This is the best food truck meal that I have ever had! The fried rock fish is super flavorful and the sweet plantains are perfectly fried. The cooks are very nice and I loved their music. Look for the Puerto Rican flag and go eat here! read more

Boriqua kitchen was a special experience for me for my first visit, because if you're Puerto Rican you will know how this is as authentic as it gets. I felt like I was in my grandmas kitchen all over again. Meant a lot that they captured the authenticity of our culture. Ya tu sabe read more

I was at Retro Junkie and your truck was serving food. As a vegan, there are rarely any choices for us besides salads. I tried the Mi Corozon, which was plantain with rice and beans. It was the most delicious dish I've had in a long time. Ahhhmazing. Highly recommend! If your vegan dish was that exceptional I imagine everything else was just as good! Great food! read more

Authentic Puerto Riquen food. El picadillo está cabron. The tostones are so fresh and crispy, flakey. The maduras are fried crispy. The abichuelas rosadas tienen calabaza. Anthony knows what he is doing, my family is from the island and this stuff is legit. So happy to know I can homecooking at a deal. read more

I came to town searching for good Riqueno food. I had missed the mark Saturday when I went to Richmond Costco. He was catering a last minute party for 200 so I completely understood. I was pleasantly surprised when I reached out to his facebook and received an apology as well as a response with locations and days... Next day, I set off from San Jose with the sole purpose of finding Chef Lamboy and seeing how good the food was in person. I pulled up behind his food truck at Lake Merrit in Oakland at 1145am. Truck wasn't open for customer's yet, but a line had already started forming along the little orange cones he had placed. First thing to hit me was that smell.. If I could've opened the door to the truck and jumped into whatever food he was making at the time, I would've done so. The smell took me back home to the islands where our neighbors were Puerto Rican and constantly cooking, dancing and living life to it's fullest. First thing I heard was salsa blasting from the mobile kitchen even with the doors closed. The sounds of great salsa music reminded me growing up listening to Hector Lavoe, Celia Cruz, Cheo Feliciano, Oscar DeLeon, Tito Rodriguez and so many other salsa artists filled my ears as well as moved my feet and culo to the rhythm with no conscious effort on my own. The owner Chef Darren Lamboy came through with a knowing smile that his food was on point. Friendliest chef I've ever met. I ordered the Chicharron de pollo and the Pork chop plate for dinner. (I live in Fresno and couldn't do the 360 mile roundtrip for dinner, no matter how good it was) Chef Lamboy delivered con sabrooosssuuuuurrrraa!!! (with flavor).. The chicken was crispy and so flavorful on the outside, and juicy and tender on the inside. Served with the house mayo sauce, it was a winner. Served with Arroz con Gandules, this rice with the pigeon peas was sooo good, I almost turned around and slapped the dude next to me.. That achiote flavor I look for in arroz con gandules was on grand display on my tongue, along with the hints of possible sofrito use in the arroz. The arroz wasn't dry like the one I had to settle for the day before. The maduro's were just as flavorful, cooked to perfection with the slight crisp/carmelization on the outside that was a contrast of salty and sweet, and opened up to that wonderful platano sweetness when you reached the inside.. Best Riqueno food in California to date! It's coming head to head with my favorite spots in NY and FLA.. just saying. Y ahora lo se! (Now I know!) #yatusabes #gordadelaislareview #boricuakitchen #boricuakitchenfoodtruck read more

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Amazing customer service and food. Highly recommend the Lauren's Special!! Can be found outside the Richmond Costco on Friday's/Saturday's and the Grand Lake Theatre in Oakland on Sunday's (but check their Instagram @boriquakitchen for the exact times)!! read more

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Go. Get. You. Some. This chef is the real deal. His food is authentic as it gets for PR dishes. It's like going to my Nana's house. No lie. We came into the Bay from SD and made sure we tracked them down for those empanadas plus everything else! Thanks Chef Darren for taking me back to my Nana's kitchen. The flavors had me in my feels. Lol. Be back real soon. read more

Best PuertoRican food in the bay hit him up on instagram and Facebook @boricuakitchen. Owner definitely kool and can cook thanks for bringing these flavors in the bay area. read more

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This was the best food I've had in such a long time. No meat can compare and the rice was incredible! I'll absolutely be going back. Service was excellent and the people working the front had amazing bright personalities. 100% recommend, I don't think a single item on the menu could go wrong! Check this place out! read more

Boriqua Kitchen - Chicken wings (sauces were next level), rice, chicken and pork - Food Trucks Near Me

My girlfriend and I were finally able to try this place as she's been dying to try. It was amazing!! Absolutely delicious!!! This truck moves around the bay area so, we were able to catch him at the Richmond Costco. My Pollo Encebollado was delicious. It came with Arroz con Gandules and Mauduros (Sweetened plantains). Very generous portions. My girlfiend had piñones which is the deep fried pork chop. That was delicious as well. We ordered some empanadas to try and they were very good too!! We ended our delicious meal with Rum cake!!! Then went into a food coma!!Mmmmm.... Everything had great flavor!! Would definitely eat here again!! And again!! And again!! read more

I have been searching for YEEAARRSS for authentic tasting Puerto Rican food. Growing up with my grandma's cooking, I have been desperately searching for that good, home-cooked tasting comfort that her food always gave me. I finally found it!! Everything here tastes amazing!!! It's that fresh, authentic, made with love cooking that really is priceless. I should mention prices are extremely reasonable for the amount and quality of food you get too. Everything I have tried from here is just exploding with flavor and freshness. The chef is always so warm and inviting! We follow him on Instagram at @Boriquakitchen to find out where he will be and when. It's great to know that he travels throughout the Bay so we can go by when he's close, but to be honest I would drive a good distance for his food. I haven't written a review in a year or more. My standards are very high, and this one not only meets, but exceeds those standards! Gas up people and go get yours or plain and simply- you're not living life!!!! read more

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First time trying this food truck and amazing! I am from Chicago and grew up eating Puerto Rican food and it's been hard to find places especially when I live in Vacaville. I made the trek up to Richmonds Costco Saturday and it was well worth it! I just have to go early next time because they were out of tostones and chuletas and I am craving it. I just wish he stocked more food and can make his way towards Vacaville! read more

Omg this was place was absolutely amazing!!! Definitely deserves a permanent location. 100% authentic too. I will for sure be stalking this truck from now on. Darren was super cool too. read more