Service-Good, friendly Food- we got 2 quesadillas and weren't impressed carne asada lacked flavor and there wasn't hardly any cheese. It was like a big taco. My son wasn't happy. Tacos were ok, again the meat lacked flavor. The tortillas are homemade. I also got a taco de chicharon and really like it. I think if this place marinated their meat maybe add a little more salt and an actual grill rather than pan fry it would be great. read more

Super burrito was so dry as if they used old meat almost the same texture as beef jerky I am not impressed.

Delicious tacos, semi-sketchy area, good amount of meat, people are nice, best part: the salsa bar where you can add as much extra onions, cilantro and ALLL the salsas. I go overboard and put a LOT of extras but it makes it SO good. Pretty ok prices, got 9 tacos and 2 agua frescas for $43 and it fed 3 of us. I would have been full off of 2 tbh read more

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Incredible quesadillas! The ingredients were very high quality, and service was great. Will come back here again!

Diamond in the rough! This is my wife's favorite taqueria! She loves this place and introduced me to it. This place sets the standards for fresh tacos and burritos. They make all their tortillas fresh to order as well as the meat. The best thing to do is call ahead. Otherwise you will be waiting a long time. The only hang up (Which it will not lose a star, because this place is FIRE) is their location. The are in a liquor store parking lot. And there are crazies that hang out in the parking lot. If you do order in person. Either ignore the crazies and don't look at them nor talk to them. Or get in your car and lock the doors. They will text you when it is ready. Also a good thing to know... they cater as well! So if you plan a party, call them! You won't be disappointed. read more

PLEASE BRING BACk THE TRIPA TACOS!!! I seriously can't find another local spot with delicious tripa tacos ... read more

10/10 horchata super yummy and good service. everyone here is very nice and welcoming Burrito Super really yummy and filling. read more

Tacos Montero - horchata super yummy and good service. everyone here is very nice and welcoming. - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

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My new favorite taco spot in San Jose. The corn quesadilla and tacos have homemade tortillas. The chicharron was on point but the carne asada didn't stand out. Will definitely have to try out the cabeza next time. They unfortunately no longer have the crispy tripas but the cashier said that they might have it back in summer. read more

Best tripas ever!! Essj has to have thee best tacos pf course. They are not stingy with their meat either. The wait wasn't too long based on my arrival at 2pm on a Friday... i ordered some extra tacos to take home as treats :) there isn't much seating, but hey, something to expect from a taco truck LOL Their variety of salsas were pretty simple, but i loved that they added fresh veggies on the side. All in all, I'm stolen as a new customer! read more

Tacos Montero - 2 tripas and 2 al pastor - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

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After driving by so many times and seeing the long line. I had to give it a try. Sad to say that it was a let down. I had the asada burrito and it didn't have much taste or flavor to it. They don't give you cups for the sauce and only limit to give you j 3 small Togo sauces. Anything more will be extra. The lady was not very nice and seem very rush. Never had time to greet or even thank you. They got 2 star just for the size of the burrito. It was a decent size but lack in taste. I'm a big foodie and didn't even finish it. The wait to order and to receive the food was very long. read more

The lady that wears glasses who takes the orders is super rude & she gets mad if you ask for more lime or sauces. When I ordered through the phone I asked for extra lime. When I got there she assured me there was extra lime. When I checked right in front of her before walking away I noticed there was only ONE slice of lime for my entire order. When I asked for more lime in Spanish she said there was already extra in the bag with a rude attitude. I showed her there was only one lime in the box and she said she could only give me one extra. So basically 2 slices of lime for 3 tacos. One of the slices barely had any juice so really it was basically ONE slice of lime for 3 tacos. For a taco truck that generally has a good flow of customers I don't understand why she is so stingy with the limes. I have experience in the food industry so I know restaurants typically have at least one full box of limes especially a taco truck. A taco truck like monteros I'd bet has 1-2 boxes for the night so I know it wasn't a matter of running low. -The other bad experience is when I purchased two different types of tacos. I bought 2 chicken tacos & 2 asada tacos. When I ordered I asked for one orange sauce & one red sauce. The orange sauce was for the chicken and the red for the asada. When I got there she assured me that both sauces where in the bag so i trusted her word and drove home. Once I got home i realized that there was only 1 red sauce for the entire order. That was the last time I trusted her word and started to check my order infront of her everytime before leaving. There has been alot of other times where she has either been rude, stingy, or unsanitary leading up to these two experiences that are much easier to explain. I've seen her handling food after touching money without washing her hands or wearing gloves. When I pointed that out to her she got angry and has been giving me a hard time ever since I've even have had to start ordering with a different name. The only reason I still went here was because it was the only thing open after I get off work but I will no longer eat here. I would leave zero stars if I could read more

Be prepared to wait 45 minutes and bring cash. It was sooooo long . Area is not that great for a quick bite but at least their tortillas are hand made read more

Love this place, best fresh made hand tortillas in town, I'm a regular here, people are really friendly too read more

Tacos Montero - Chicharron. And carne asada tacos - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

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Came here for a quick bite but ended up staying past an hour for 2 burritos. There was about 4 people ahead of me and they were all waiting for a long period too. I expected the food to be amazing for the long wait but was again disappointed. The burritos had little to no rice, dried or even not fully cooked pinto beans, the meat was BLAND/UNSEASONED, and there was a giant hole on one side of my burrito that all the food kept falling out. Salsas were not great either, they had no flavor. The almost tasty thing there was an agua de mango. read more

The best tacos in San Jose. Trust me! If you haven't tried it yet, you're missing out big time. I get the tribe tacos every time but the beef tongues are also pretty good. I crave their tacos every week. And they open pretty late at night as well so the perfect midnight snacks. read more

Came here hungry, left here satisfied. For street tacos, well worth it. Tacos are 3.50 each. They have some great salsa. They also have outdoor tables if you want to sit down. Keep in mind you will have to clean the table. It is a taco truck! Make sure if you get to-go you pick put some salsa on your tacos before you go. I had the tacos Al pastor, they are made with homemade corn tortillas. DELICIOSO! Honestly, yeah it is on the corner of story and Mclaughlin so you get what you get for the location. Would definitely come again. read more

Tacos Montero - Tacos Al Pastor, carne asada quesadilla and carne asada and lengua tacos. - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

Best gorditas EVER!! handmade per order i ordered 2 one carnitas, one chicharrón ,they were YUMMY as usual ,the young lady is super friendly and she always make sure you get salsas napkins radish nice as many places they dont pay attention to that read more

Convenient & BOMB tacos with a large variety of really really good FRESH salsas. Tacos come with your choice of meat, onions & cilantro, everything else you have the option of adding yourself at the salsa bar which was very clean. Service was fast and friendly and the meats were very flavorful ! I tried their carne asada, chicken and Al pastor tacos. I will definitely be back when I'm in town ! read more

Montero's fresh tortillas make a difference. The tacos are on the larger side, so three dollars is super worth it. It took a little bit of time to get the tacos, but I think it was worth it. I came here specifically for the tripas. The tripas were cut a little big for my liking, but they were both decently crispy and chewy. I ordered the chicharron which I thought was fine. When the menu says pork skin, it is really pork skin. Other places I've had chop up fried chunks of pork. I'm not usually a fan of green salsa, but I really liked how they made it. read more

AMAZING!!! Came in for breakfast. I thought 3 tacos would be enough. NOPE got 7 Hands down the best I've eaten for a while read more

Ordered two asada tacos and one taco de lengua with a large Horchata, it was $17! I feel like that's overpriced but overall food was delicious, they kinda skimped me on the lengua taco. Green salsa was my favorite read more

If you live in East San Jose, or San Jose in area, you must have passed by this taco truck numerous times, but have probably never stopped by cause it looks a bit ghetto... but don't be afraid! They are posted outside of the gas station/liquor store. Before the pandemic, there used to be a tent where you can sit down and eat your meal. At this time, they are only doing take out. I have been trying to make healthier choices, so I like to get the chicken taco ($2.50). I came here after a hike and I was very hungry, so at the time I would say that it was 5/5. However, I might be biased because I was so hungry. One of the reasons that I like this taco truck is because they have hand made tortillas. I do not eat beef, but the person I went with got a carne aside Burrito Montero which comes with cheese, beans, potatoes, cilantro, onion, pico de Gallo, avocado, sour cream and salsa. Based on the satisfied look of her face, I would say for you to try it! The burrito was THICK. They ended up eating only half of the burrito and saving it for later. I didn't get to try the hot dogs, but they sell them here. We stayed and ate inside our car at the parking lot. read more

Amazing street tacos. Extremely flavorful and served hot and fresh! The salsas taste fresh and delicious also.

This place is the epitome of the saying, "the sketchier the taco truck, the better it is." Tacos Montero is a taco truck with a couple of plastic tables/chairs set up in the parking lot of a liquor store (promising, right?) But what you would never expect is the fact that they serve up warm, handmade tortillas, their al pastor is crispy and juicy, and unexpected but much sought-after) meats like lengua (tongue) and cabeza (beef head) are found here! All for under $3 a taco. But what really shines is their orange sauce; make no mistake, this is not the wimpy orange sauce from Angelous or La Vic's: it is spicy as hell, chock-full of habaneros, and amazingly delicious. Drizzle (and I mean drizzle, otherwise you'll die) it on your taco for a seriously spicy but awesome time. This place opens until 2am on the weekends, so if you have a go-to drunk taco place, ditch it, because Montero is way better. I'll be back. read more

Tacos Montero - The SPICIEST orange sauce Ive ever had. But its so good. - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

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You can't beat Mexican street tacos made with handmade tortillas! These tacos are so good, probably my favorite taco truck tacos. The asada and pastor meat are my top two choices. The salsas are flavorful and actually spicy. Next time I go back, I want to try the hot dogs since they looked really good! Don't be afraid of this truck. I know it may look ghetto as it is stationed outside of a gas station, but trust me you won't regret it! read more

Tacos were really good. I ate carne asada and Al pastor. Asada tasted better. They have a good selection of salsas.

best tacos iv had in a while. Tortillas are handmade and meat is cooked perfectly. I got their asada and pastor tacos

Service was extremely fast. People were friendly. So if you're looking for a quick bite and in the area. They do have a seating area with a tent. Very typical of taco trucks. I do believe they recently increase their price after the pandemic inflation July 28, 2022. read more

The fresh tortillas were the bomb here!! However they do get soft/soggy really quick. So eat fast! There's only one table in the front for seating but people rotate through quick. My favorite meat was the al pastor one. However I felt like the carne asada was just like ground beef and lacked flavoring. They have a variety of sauces, even orange sauce!! They all have a kick to it so watch out! This place is in a pretty sketchy area though and at times can be unsafe so beware of your surroundings. I'd rather come here during the day and not at night. read more

Tacos Montero - tacos! - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

Zow!! Homemade corn tortillas and perfectly-grilled carne asad are the takeaways here. Be forewarned: The 'hood where this truck makes its smoky home is a bit sketch. Also be forewarned: one of the orange sauces is habanero and is not to be trifled with. The asada was better than the pastor. The mulita (basically a torta but with tortillas instead of bread) was also excellent. The horchata was fine, presumably from a mix. read more

Best aqua Fresca i ever had they made it fresh fresh like yk u could taste when it's fresh

Been here a handful of times and have only returned because of the sauce. The burrito has been a miss due to undercooked beans and the tacos are good but not amazing enough for me to keep coming back only to be mistreated as a customer who would have happily continued to support their small business. No one else in the reviews seemed to ever have a negative experience with which leads me to think the gray short haired woman who takes orders is either sexist, racist, or a combination of both. It's a bold claim but of all the times I've visited I'm the only one she gives a difficult time to. The orange sauce they have is amazing but they'll only give (2) two ounce cups (yes TWO ounces) per burrito. I enjoy smothering each bite with sauce so I'll ask her for extra which is ALWAYS a problem as she's ALWAYS reluctant to give me even just one extra. The last time I was here I asked for 2 more and she BLATANTLY rolled her eyes as if it were a major inconvenience and handed me only 1 extra. And the reason I mention she may be sexist or racist is because each time I've visited and someone else that's Hispanic asks for extra sauce she hands it to them with no hesitation, eye rolls or attitude like she gives me. I was told they sold the sauce by the bottle but it's $35 for what looked like a 24 oz bottle. Way overpriced in my opinion. Location is sketchy so I'd advise not to come here at night whether you're a man or woman. It sits just a few feet away from a liquor store where several homeless people loiter. read more

Tacos Montero - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

Craving some fresh tacos this is the spot to go. My friend told us about this spot and apparently this lady has this setup for a few years now. It's not an official truck but it's a decent setup. Griddle top to cook the meats and fresh tortillas, there's a salsa bar with the works (beware of the orange salsa - super spicy!) Came here with a few people we all ordered tacos - chorizo, al pastor and carne asada, all the meats were good. Best part is the homemade fresh tortilla. As I finished my two tacos I ordered another carne asada taco. I added only a few drops of the orange salsa and my mouth was on fire. They are open until 11pm Sunday to Thursday and Friday and Saturday until 1am. read more

Tacos Montero - Carne asada taco - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

Really great Tacos, the tortillas are fresh and hand made. The meat is delish ( on occasion it can be bland ). The salsa can be very spicy, but good! I would say one of the top three taco trucks in the Bay Area, hands down! read more

Best tacos in San Jose. Wait is always long, but worth it every single time. Don't forget the green salsa...it's delicious.

BEST tacos in the area! The asada, chicharon, and chorizo tacos are my favorite! Also love that the handmade tortillas aren't too thick, they're just right. Horchata was super refreshing. Definitely recommend this taco truck! read more

Tacos Montero - Tacos de asada, chorizo, chicharon - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

Fresh tortillas, tasty homemade salsas mild and hot. Great hole in the wall next to a liquor store. Food came out pretty quickly but was nice and hot. Highly recommend checking this spot out if you like street tacos. read more

Amazing tacos!! Al pastor, cabeza and lengua were the bomb. The salsa bar is hot and spicy. Prices a tad high for a food truck next to an alcohol store but hey can't beat the quality. read more

Always my go-to Taco spot in SJ hands down the best, handmade tortillas, the spicy salsa and the mango agua fresca so BOMB

This tacos truck is the best!! My boyfriend introduced it to me a couple of months ago and now he's been buying it for me weekly. The tripe (intestine) tacos are my absolute favorite. Usually, I would never eat intestine but this place is an exception. The crispy tripe, handmade tortillas, and orange sauce are amazing. Their orange sauce is so spicy and delicious that my boyfriend bought us a whole bottle. Just a warning, you should order your tacos by calling them because sometimes the wait can be really long. read more