we were craving a dessert and found this place on yelp and decided to head over. it is located in…read morefront of the grocery market across from the eastridge mall. the churro can come with different fillings like custard, but we opted for the original. when we got there, the lady made our churro fresh. it was PIPING hot when we got it and SO GOOD. it was coated generously with the sugar and cinnamon. definitely want to go back and try it with different fillings. we ended up just eating it outside in front of her stand since it can get a little messy. 10/10 recommend

Better than Disneyland. Yeah I've said it the filling is a nice touch…read more Made to order

Pretty dang good! Only tried the pork bbq skewer and some of sauces they provided but the service…read morewas quick! Would definitely try some other stuff out next time I see them around!

I am so glad I was able to try this filipino food stand last minute before Fanime 2026 at San Jose…read moreConvention Center ended. Love the barbecue that was actually the last piece they got when I ordered. I missed the taste of the favored calamansi juice as well.

VERY good Al Pastor tacos!! Get the "Authentico" on homemade tortillas…read more The only ones I've had that were better were in Sayulita, Mexico! Really flavorful and fresh

This spot is pretty good, but its been hit or miss for me. The first time I had it wouldve been a 5…read morestar review but the second time wouldve been 3 so I'm putting it right in the middle at 4. The fresh tortilla on the auténtico is delicious and the normal corn tortillas for the street taco also slap. The dark red salsa ended up being my favorite of the three. I'm not sure the green one worked on the pastor though, maybe I should've had it on the asada. The cashier was nice, food was fresh and hot and it didnt take too long at all. Worth a shot!

Got the #1 (bacon wrapped hot dog) without mustard during my recent visit to this food truck. Staff…read morewas sweet, and service was lightning fast. My order was made correctly and very tasty, even though the jalapeno topping was not spicy. But the hot dog was mini sized, a cute lil thing I could fit in my pocket. Also, parking and traffic in the area were a nightmare on Saturday evening (it's what you'd expect in East SJ).

It's everything you want in a hotdog after a night out for half the price. Trying this place put me…read moreon a hot dog bender for the whole weekend. They are pretty small so I would get two if you're super hungry.

best birria tacos food truck! very affordable, great flavor and taste, absolutely amazing!…read more nearby goodwill and james lick high school. my bf and i got two order of the birria tacos which. comes with a free soda 3 for $10 and we order four street tacos (al pastor) this was all 10/10, would definitely come back again. the lady there was support nice and lovely! definitely supporting her again :)

Tacos Monarca on Alum Rock is a solid local taco spot. I got the quesabirria tacos and they came…read moreout hot, crispy and packed with tender, well-seasoned meat. The flavor was rich without being messy or heavy. Service was friendly and quick too. Small spot, good food, nice people. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area and want real tacos.

Attended the San Jose Mini Night Market on Saturday evening. Was lucky to find free street parking…read morea block away on Third Street (free after 6pm on Saturdays, and all day Sunday). Free admission, no line for entry, advance tickets unnecessary, no ticket check at all. This food festival is almost identical to 626 and Foodieland, but only one fifth the size. It had all the same elements, just "mini" versions... a mini stage with live music, a mini sized area with games and prizes, a minimal number of merchandise vendors, minimal seating options (mostly near the stage), and even less tables, so hopefuly you like eating on your lap or standing up, and even with about 20 food trucks/tents and drink stands, it felt like minimal food offerings as well. Good news is this meant the crowds, lines, and waits were mini too, or non-existent. I went around 6pm, and I think the longest line I saw was about 7-8 people, and for many there was no line at all. Here's the food lineup for this Saturday when I visited (though this could change on Sunday, or during future events in October): Flor de Pineapple PennyLane Sweets & Treats 3 Brothers Kitchen Chicken Bros Honey Cones ABVE The Basics Grenade beverages (more creative options than just giant baby bottles) Uncle Papa's BBQ Churro stand Heluo Kitchen Bun Me Up (bao buns) Supreme Musubi Katna's Kitchen (authentic filipino food) Spy Family (tea & lemonade) Pupuseria Nathalia California's Crepes Nana Bear's Mini Donuts Wise Jun-Kombucha Mezcla (Columbian eats) Potato Hut Kimoy (chamoy korean-mexican fusion candy) By 6:30pm, several trucks started to run out of popular items, but there were still plenty of options. I only tried the shrimp quesadilla from ABVE The Basics, and chocolate donuts from Nana Bear's Mini Donuts. Both items were delish! Slightly overpriced as you would expect at this type of event, but the quality, ingredients, and service were more than satisfactory. They even put the food in takeout containers as requested. Had fun being a fatty... and you can too! For 2023, the San Jose event takes place downtown this weekend and returns for two different weekends in October.

We were happy to see another Panana Night Market at Ontario Mills…read more We came early during the day and there was plenty of parking, no line to get in. Admission was free and I rsvp'd for tickets online, got an email and done. You could also scan a QR code at the entrance for free admission. It was not too full, so there were almost no lines for the food vendors. We were able to try a few different ones and also found a place to sit and eat. We did enjoy the selection of food vendors, just wished that the market overall had been a little bigger. Had a good time and would definitely go again next time.

What an excellent experience! From communication, preparation, and execution. Everything went…read moresmoothly. I contacted Lidia and she has been responsive every time I've reached out to her. Once we got a date, time, and details ironed out, she wrote out a contract and all I put down a deposit. As the date got closer, I contacted Lidia again to make sure we were still good. She is quite a busy lady so I was pleased that she remembered my event and knew that it was coming up and assured me not to worry. The day of the event arrived and her folks came on time. Oscar and Pedro were professional and courteous. They introduced themselves and set to work. They had their own table but it's good to have a couple more tables for their set up. The food was cooked and ready at the time promised. All the food was good: the meats, the grilled veggies, the salads, beans, rice, the salsas, etc. My guests were complimenting on how delicious the tacos were. We ordered for 50 people. Everyone ate yet we still had a lot of leftovers! Fifteen minutes before the allotted food serving time, Oscar gave us a heads up for last call. Everyone got in line again. When it was "closing time," Oscar informed us that we can take all the leftovers and so we brought out all our own trays and containers to take all the food. Oscar and Pedro then packed up and there was no trace of them being there at all. They cleaned up their area well! I'm so happy that I found Anytime Is Taco Time. Job well done!!

Great food and service. We have used them multiple times for parties big and small. So much food…read morefor a good price.

We got a carne asada burrito, and a couple of quesobirrias with a pineapple agua fresca…read more Delicious! Definitely going back.

We found Tacos Molina on Yelp when looking for a new taco spot to try in the area! The tacos and…read moreburritos looked too good to pass up on the photos. It's located in a parking lot right by the Whole Foods on Almaden Expy. Upon arriving, we were greeted warmly by a woman who gave a brief rundown of the menu and how to order. They accepted Zelle as a payment method which was a plus! We ordered a variety of tacos and one burrito and only waited about 10-15 min for our order. I was surprised to see how many people were there esp for a late night weekday dinner so the short wait for our food was appreciated! Onto the tacos ($4 ea): I tried the al pastor, carne asada, and lengua. The pastor was DELICIOUS and marinated perfectly. The carne asada didn't hit as much as the pastor did, but the lengua was also good too. They're generous with the meats here which was nice! I liked that everything was priced fairly especially considering how expensive things have been getting. The service was great so will definitely be finding myself back :)

best baked potato ever? at first, i was distraught by the twelve dollar price because i remember it…read morebeing like $8-10 not that long ago but time flies and inflation happens. when i got the potato it was HEAVY. i could've been convinced that they handed me a 2lb dumbbell in the bag. i came at the very end of the farmers market but the potato was piping hot and was absolutely delectable

Updated review: Got the baked potato with double toppings (worth the extra charge!) and it was…read morephenomenal. There was a long line, but it moved really quickly, service was super efficient. Eating this on a cold winter morning was great!

I've been on the hunt for a good cemita poblana since moving to the Bay Area and I finally one!…read moreThis restaurant serves specialities from Oaxaca and Puebla. I had a cemita with chicken milanesa, and my dining companion ordered a tlayuda with cecina. Both were delicious! We also tried two aguas frescas: tamarind and strawberry. Very refreshing and not overly sweet. With our meal, we were served complimentary tomato and macaroni soup and a dish of fresh roasted peanuts and pumpkin seeds. Friendly service, casual atmosphere, parking in the front. I can't wait to go back!

Sooooooo gooood !!! full of flavor!!!!it's a must try, I'll definitely come back again and try…read moreother things on the menu