I love the food and service. This place is my go to place when I crave street tacos. Definitely…read morehighly recommend el pastor. Don't have to worry about paying for parking since it is free when you get food at this joint.

Back in the city and searched for tacos within walking distance. This was number one in this area…read more No frills food truck with a covered outdoor dining area with simple table and chairs. Friendly staff inside the truck. Had to first try their tacos. Next time maybe the quesadillas or burritos. Had three "authentic" tacos consisting of Al Pastor, Carnitas, and Asada. Onions and cilantro are optional but had to have them. Al Pastor was the winner. Followed by the carnitas and lastly the asada. Al Pastor had great flavor and the asada was just ok. Didn't try their salsas as I wanted to taste their meats without for the first time. Open until 10pm on week nights and 11pm on weekends. Closed on Mondays.

Ordered a large quantity for a drive by baby shower and Alex was really accommodating. Smooth and…read moreeasy ordering process. Packaging was perfect for guests to grab and go *chamoy on the side so our guests can add if desired

Super good raspados! Tried the vanilla, coconut, walnut and guava. They only take cash and the…read moredrinks are a little pricey but worth it!

My wife saw a post on Facebook about this new pani puri place in San Jose. We dont pass on pani…read morepuri, so had to drive here. They were giving 2 pani puris for free as part of the promotion. The taste was very similar to what we get back home, with options to makes the water spicy or sweet. The owners are friendly. They saw my 3 year old and gave a couple puris for her to munch. Only thing is, I would have liked it even more if the pani puris were served live instead of serving the pani and puri separate on a plate. Would enhance the experience. Nonetheless the pani puri was tasty and very reasonably priced.

2 Free pani puri today from 5pm to 9pm. I am so excited to try. Join for party. Free 90 minutes…read moreparking at second and San Carlos st. City garage.

My favorite taco truck in West San Jose is hands down Tacos Santiaguito…read more I have been sending taco fiends here for about a decade now. Located right off of N Saratoga ave, between hwy280 and Stevens Creek blvd, on the east aide of the street. You will find this gem in the evenings. This place has all the meats that a down foo was raised on, but my go to is always the Al Pastor! Perfectly marinated, huge portions, and even with the pineapple and sautéed onions deliver an amazing plate experience. Now what puts these guys a league above! You get to put your own choice of up to 3 different salsa's. Green and flavorful, orange habanero heat, or spicy red pepper goodness. Ample extras of radish, jalapeño, or onions and habanero slices for the folks who just have guts of steel. This place has such a following, there have been times when I was 10 people deep waiting in line to order. They are quick, yet always tasty. Give your tastebuds a treat!

I always drive by the area, unfortunately, pretty big let down…read more Tacos I believe are $3.25 each. Super burrito was $14.50. No pricing listed out front...only heard it because person in front was asking. Meat quality for the steak was very disappointing since it tasted more like ground beef. Super burrito was super wet and soggy which was annoying to eat. Had high hopes since i live near by but fell short.

I want to thank Mei Mei and Creative Sips for being a memorable part of my 50th wedding anniversary…read morecelebration. We had over 100 people at our celebration, many of whom were casual boba drinkers, some boba connoisseurs and some had never had a boba drink in their life. I am happy to say all three categories of boba drinkers were EXTREMELY happy with their drinks from Creative Sips. Many attendees told me that the Creative Sips was the perfect dessert after lunch. I would highly recommend Creative Sips for your special occasion, your guests will love it, just like my 100+ guests did. Thank you Mei Mei for making our special celebration even more special.

I tried the Strawberry Mango Matcha Latte and it was really delicious! I think the drink was…read morerefreshing, but I wish the matcha taste was stronger. I overall liked the drink and liked how this drink had a +1 topping with this drink.

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.

Disclaimer: I only have experience with their Fanime booth. They usually have one Japanese-themed…read moresnack, usually takoyaki but this year they did beef hotdogs, with various kinds of toppings. In general, it tends to be something they can make beforehand, kept warm, and then add toppings and sauce on quickly. So compared to a lot of the concession stands, you'll get your food more quickly. Not necessarily right away, but still generally faster. At least there's more of a chance that your food will actually be somewhat warm. If there's a specific flavor you want to try, I would recommend getting it before Monday. By then, a few flavors are sold out and/or unavailable. They also have a number of bottled drinks that cost the same or even a bit more expensive than the ones you'll find at the snack booths. (The ones that aren't concession stands, but the Dealer's Hall booths that sell Japanese bottled drinks, chips, and snacks.) The main upside would be that Hirotako's drinks are cold. Hirotako is a third-party vendor/catering company that, most generally relevant, partners with anime conventions. For those in the South Bay, this means you've most likely seen them at Fanime, the Crunchyroll Expo, and the Silicon Valley Comic Con. Their focus is Japanese street food and, according to their site, they don't charge booking fees. Basically, you can add them along with whatever catering company you are hiring to bus out the majority of the food. Overall, always nice to see them at Fanime. They're always good for a snack to tide you over, though I wouldn't recommend it (or any of the concession stands) for when you're on a tight schedule. The hot dogs they were selling this year were nice and filling, but I hope they go back to takoyaki or even something more interesting next year. We kind of already have the stands outside the convention center selling Mexican snacks, aqua frescas, and rather amazing smelling hot dogs.

Got to try it when they set up a stall during the FanimeCon in San Jose…read more Went old school with my takoyaki and didn't get to try the other flavors. I love it! the octopus is there and the battered ball held up pretty well with the sauce and fixins. $8 for an order of six takoyaki balls is fairly good price. It is fairly balanced in flavor and I have no complaints other than I can't finish two orders of it! Yummy to the tummy!

Tried the tri meat special premium skewer with coulotte steak (picanha), pork belly, and chicken,…read moreduring the 365 Night Market in SJ this past weekend. We were surprised by how heavy the container was when we took it to go. And when we opened it up, it turned out to be quite a large dish, not a "skewer" at all, rather a collection of sliced meats and seasoned veggies, such a huge variety including jalapenos, grilled onions, pickles, banana peppers, mushrooms, and asparagus. It was yummy. The meats were even better, so juicy and flavorful. My fave was the pork belly, though they were all very good, and covered in bbq sauce. I'm surprised to find brazilian bbq as a vendor at food festivals and farmers markets (I saw them in Campbell a couple days later), but I like that they add something new and different. Both service and quality were outstanding at the food tent for the event I attended this past Friday.

The food is amazing!! Chef Bianca is so talented! She makes the food fresh right in front of you…read more Their sauces are all really good but our favorites are bbq and teriyaki. We usually order the slice beef ribs and the chicken. The veggies and rice are super tasty too! We would love if they would do delivery!!

Is it a food truck in an odd corner of town? Yes Does it…read moreslap crazy style? also yes I miss when there was an Everest Momo around the corner from my work but times change and it's still more than worth it to take the drive up to Sunnyvale to get Chicken Momo and Egg Chow Mein. Their spice options are not to be taken lightly, even mild packs a punch. It's a food truck so don't expect fine dining or even much interaction beyond getting your food but the staff is always polite and makes the orders as fast as they can without sacrificing quality. Highly recommend.

Very clean food truck. Been here a dozen times now. Every time the food has been delicious. Food…read moretastes so fresh. I normally order the chicken chow mien extra spicy!!! Unlike most restaurants even Chinese, this place puts a crisp on the noodles. The cook, probably the owner, puts pride in his food for sure. Prices are almost the same as restaurants. The guy taking the orders is very nonchalant. Wish he was more personable.

The best barbecue in the South Bay, and well-deserved, South Winchester BBQ offers juicy, smoked…read moremeat sandwiches, delicious sides, and community. Meat-lovers' heaven? An unforgettable barbecue sandwich experience? You'll find both here at South Winchester BBQ. I was in the mood for a good barbecue sandwich and found myself at South Winchester BBQ. The sun shone high, the breezes blew gently, and it was busy with lunch goers that day. I ordered the tri-tip sandwich with a side of coleslaw and got myself a glass of water. Then I went outside to the patio where families and friends ate their lunches while their dogs looked on. The patio was sheltered from the street and provided a quiet place for community to gather over good food and drink. It would be a wonderful spot to enjoy my meal. My name was called, and I went to get my sandwich. The first bite was excellent! Juicy meat slices accented with the robust, savory, light sweet notes of smoked California oak wood. Fresh buns buttered and lightly toasted on the flats. Brought together as a well-done sandwich, every bite was savory meat and spiced rub, sweet barbecue sauce, and light crunch of toasted bread. The coleslaw was finely chopped cabbage tossed in a creamy, mildly sweet dressing, with a dusting of cracked black peppercorn on top. A welcome refreshing side to my tri-tip sandwich, the coleslaw cleansed the palate and balanced out my rich meal. The tri-tip sandwich and coleslaw sure paired up to pack a delicious punch. South Winchester BBQ was a definite win in my books. Next time I want a good barbecue sandwich, I'll come back for more. I know I'll be in for a delightful time!

Dog friendly open patio, friendly staff and the best porks ribs and brisket!…read more The pulled pork and hot links are delicious as well but the ribs and brisket are A+. YUM. For the sides: Mac and cheese, coleslaw, potato salad are solid but the beans, and cornbread and garlic bread are a miss. Solid BBQ spot!