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    El TacoLoco

    4.0 (22 reviews)
    ModerateFood Trucks, Mexican
    Closed 10:30 am - 4:00 pm

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    Carne asada and al pastor tacos = $4
    Jenn W.

    $2 greasy street tacos. Nothing fancy and not something I would go out of my way for but whenever they are parked at my local brewery, I definitely look forward to a carne asada and al pastor taco.

    Two veggie super tacos. SO GOOD!
    Lana S.

    Vegetarians, look no further for the best taco truck in the San Jose area. El Taco Loco went well beyond the standard sad veggie tacos. Though I can't personally attest to their meat dishes, one of my meat eating friends said it's definitely their top taco truck as well. I ended up getting two super veggie tacos, which really ended up being several small corn tortillas covered with the taco filling, so you couldn't really pick them up without getting your hands completely covered - fork recommend. They use a sauce that builds up some heat but not too much. Overall service was great and it only took a few minutes to get food. We went to the truck at Hermatige Brewery, but I'm not sure if that is the permanent location. I wish the location was a little more central, but at least there is plenty of seating inside and out.

    My favorite the chicken quesadilla
    Joanna A.

    THE BEST TACOS!!!!! And quesadillas and burritos and everything!!! I was on the hunt for THE BEST tacos for a while! No place provided everything that a taco needs! Great taste Perfect salsa Amazingly seasoned meat Choices choices choices I'm so GLAD we found this taco truck! NONE COMPARES!

    The menu on the side of the truck as of 1/27/17.

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    Barely any meat on my taco super stingy. $8.00 4 sad looking tacos mostly cilantro wth

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    6 years ago

    Went here a few more times and I gotta say that their carnitas burrito 100% became my favorite in the bay area. Highly recommend.

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    I tried their tacos at Strike Brewing, and the Al Pastor tacos are the bomb. For $2, you get a decent amount of meat. Yummmyyy!

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    7 years ago

    These crazy tacos are delicious, el pastor and carne asada were lean and tasty woth lots of cilantro. 5 stars for the extra free taco :)

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    Molatte cafe

    Molatte cafe

    4.9
    (11 reviews)
    2.8 km
    $$

    Had the need for quick carne asada tacos but ended up with a super burrito. And super it was! Super…read moregood. The tender meat was seasoned nicely and blended well with the rice, beans and other yumminess. The side salsas were spicy hot but the best touch was the spicy pickled onions. I grabbed one slice to try and WOW was it full of pungent hotness. A great addition to the burrito. Service was quick and welcoming. Ambiance is hard to rate because it's a food truck in the Lowe's parking lot. But what I saw was a clean area with other patrons enjoying their goods in their cars. It might be an advantage if the truck move a bit to the right near the big oak tree so patrons can utilize the cement tables and read about a lil history of the area on the info boards. Or if that's not feasible provide a portable table but that may not be an option since in a private parking lot. As a recommendation, it would be a nice touch to add a small baggie of chips for a lil crunch. Highly recommend and will be back to try the tacos.

    This taco truck is straight gas. Their al pastor tacos are so flavorful with a nice hint of…read morepineapple on fresh made tortillas. The truck is parked Tuesday- Friday at the gas station off Montague Expressway and Harris Way (Valero). I also love that they give you grilled onion, jalapeño, and pickled onions with the tacos so good. Oh, and their carne asada is solid as well.

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    Tacos with handmade tortillas
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    Chup Chaap

    Chup Chaap

    4.3
    (34 reviews)
    23.6 km
    $$

    Orders: - Tandoori chicken…read more- Chole - Butter Chicken - Garlic Naan Ordered via DoorDash. Spice level was good (spicy!) and each entree was flavorful. Good amount of meat in the butter chicken. Service was fast and polite.

    Very good quality. Worth the travel, we came 1.5 hour driving. If you have to eat quality then you…read morehave to wait. Have patience, you will enjoy. I recommend not to order to go. This place is for eating there only. They have benches. Sunny and Love both were awesome. I ordered Chole Kulcha, Chili Chicken, Tandoori Chicken, Chap, Roomali Roti; Chole Kulcha- I don't have to eat Chole with it. Kulcha itself was very good, crispy and filled with masala. 5 star Chili Chicken- Quality of chicken matters the most. It was very good. 5 star Tandoori Chicken- Quality was great. Juicy, need to eat there only. 5 Star Chap- Need to eat right away. Don't let it wait otherwise it will loose its texture and taste. Taste when it is hot, good mixture of spices and chutneys with it. Onion enhances the flavor of it. 5 Star Roomali Roti- probably the best Roomali roti. Does not matter where they make it. They put butter on it. It does not get chewy or gets dry. 5 Star Sunny and Love they work hard to make it happen. Kudos to them. Noticed, while I was dining, two people came in and expected them to deliver right away and they left. Guys, give them a break, Truck opens at 4:00pm they have to set up the Tandoor it takes time atleast 45 min. To warm up. You can't expect to serve tandoori items right away.

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    Moveable Feast

    Moveable Feast

    4.3
    (147 reviews)
    10.5 km
    $$

    Before any of these food trucks became popular, we'd always refer to these trucks as "Roach…read moreCoaches!" Do any of you remember that? Whenever I'd hear about a food truck back in the day, the first thing that would come to mind is prepackaged food. However, those days are long gone! These food trucks are now capable of whipping up gourmet meals that could potentially rival any local sit down restaurant. At this particular location, the trucks only come out on Friday night, with 9-11 different trucks to choose from. They also provide live music and fun games for the family. They do provide 5 gallon buckets that are used for seats, and a couple of planks/boards that can be used as tables while you are scarfing down your food. Some folks just bring their own chairs, as those buckets eventually make your ass pretty sore. These are the trucks that will be here on Friday 10/30/15 333 Truck Chairman Truck Fairycakes Gold Rush Eatery Oh Miso Hungry Sam's Chowdermobile Sanguchon Treatbot Waffle Amore As you can see, it is pretty diverse. From a cupcake to a lobster roll, take your pick! Side note: If you plan on staying for a few hours, bring your own chairs! Your ass will thank you later. Conclusion: Who wants to keep track of where a certain food truck is going to be next week at 11:30 AM on Wednesday? Show up on a Friday night and you can treat yourself to about 10 trucks at once. It doesn't get any better than that. ***Minus 1 Star for some of the ridiculous prices***

    "Cream on the inside, clean on the outside. Ice, ice cream, ice cream paint job."…read more Plenty of food trucks to go around: Treatbot - Single Scoop $3.00 (Many flavors) The Chairman (Bao) - Steamed Tender Pork Belly with Turmeric Pickled Daikon & Green Shiso $3.75 Sam's Chowdermobile - PO Boy and Fries (Fried bay andouille with remoulade, toasted bun, and old bay fries) $8.75 - Sam's Lobster Roll (Maine lobster, warmed butter, toasted bun) Regular $16.12; Shortie $10.59 Tina's Tips and Tantrums - Parking limited, but free - Long lines are to be expected - Someone stands in line and someone save seats - Tummy was only hungry for three - Sam's Chowdermobile is always good especially their lobster roll. Super generous about their lobster! - First time, I've never had the Po Boy (andouille - slightly spiced) but it was good and oily though. Fries were bomb! - Chairman's pork belly bun was delicious, a wee bit on the greasy side - Ice cream flavors we had were Ube - Purple Yam, Old School Vanilla, and The 408 - Caramel Ice Cream with Oreos and Fudge. I loved my "The 408" so yummylicious! - Always a great way to spend time with your friends and family.

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    Tacos Los Tres Reyes

    Tacos Los Tres Reyes

    3.9
    (460 reviews)
    13.3 km
    $

    Went on a hike with friends and all I could think about was my post-hike taco order. I was so glad…read moremy friends decided on Tacos Los Tres Reyes. So delicious every single time and this time was no different. There's limited parking and you can either order inside or at the taco truck. There are areas to sit and wait for your order and tables to eat at. I ordered three al pastor tacos. There was a bit of a wait but it was worth it. So good as always. I literally scarfed my tacos down with salsa and grilled onions. My friend ordered a carne asada burrito which he said was super filling and the perfect amount of food. While I'm in town, I'll be here whenever I crave tacos.

    A great taco spot for dinner. The opened dining area is…read moregreat for groups and gathering. I ordered from the truck, then went into the store to collect my drink, and then came back out to sit in the dining area, where I also collected any sauces I wanted. Definitely need to work for your meal and get your steps in. The condiments and sauces are in a cart with plastic cups with lids provided. There weren't that many options of sauces when I ate here but it was fine. The birrias and lengua tacos were so good. All the tacos came with two small tortillas to hold in the heaping amount of meat. The horchata here is had more cream than I'm used to. Like more milk was added or something, not enough spices or flavors added in IMO. Ordering was easy, I felt rushed, but it was the waiting to hear my number that was difficult. Listening for the number in the dining area while the music was blasting was difficult, so it's better to wait by the truck. Parking is limited but there are always cars coming and going so if you can wait a little, a spot will open up.

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    Tacos Chencho

    Tacos Chencho

    4.3
    (194 reviews)
    13.8 km
    $

    Went to the location on Alum Rock. Parking was good on a Saturday night. Warm and friendly service…read more Had al pastor gringa and 5 tacos: asada, lengua, cabeza, buche, & tripas. Loved: lengua, tripas, cabeza, and al pastor. Lengua was nice and soft, great with orange or brown sauce. Tripas was chopped up instead of typical tube shaped; was slightly crunchy but amazing flavor. Cabeza tasted good but can be a little fatty. Al pastor was delicious with lots of flavor and a good size chunk of pineapple. Ok: buche and asada. Good but the other meat just outshone them.

    We came here looking for something new. Tacos Los Reyes and Bombero are some of our recent…read morefavorites. If it wasn't for my wife's food poisoning maybe this is 4 stars. Food (3 stars) + Tripa tacos are very delicious. Some places make these crispy. It's not here but still yummy in my tummy. ~ Burritos with carne asada and pastor is pretty good. However wifey got really sick. It's Mother's Day today and she's stuck in bed. I ate 1/4 of her burrito but I'm fine. So not sure how to rate this. Taste is pretty good. We asked for no beans so it's a bit plain but I still enjoyed it. - Gringas is like a quesadilla with pastor. It's alright but not worth $10+. I'd rather get 3 tacos! - Carne asada meat has a nice Smokey flavor. However it's jerky like toughness and a bit dry. - Someone in another review was raving about this place having the best Al pastor. So all of that hype made it a bit of a downer since I find it mid. Service (3 stars) + Typical food truck style ordering but it's more of a trailer. They have a little salsa bar with about 4-5 sauce options. Ambiance (2 stars) - Too many loud cars passing while we're eating. I can barely have a conversation with the wifey not that we have a ton to talk about lol. - No restrooms nearby. Daughter had to use an emergency toilet that we bring. - Terrible parking where people park behind you and you can't get out quickly. Yes, it takes them awhile to realize they're in your way.

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    Salsa bar
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    Jalepenos and carrots
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