I really wanted to like this place, but it was disappointing. I saw their food truck at the Evergreen farmer's market and it looked good so I ordered the empanadas, chilaquiles, chips, and Mexican wedding cookies. I was so excited to try it all because I love chilaquiles and empanadas, but both were pretty bland. The "empanadas" look more like quesadillas, but a lot less flavorful and the texture was eh. The chilaquiles looked good, but the sauce was so bland and runny, it made everything soggy. The only thing I liked were the chips and Mexican wedding cookies. I would get those again if I see it at the farmers market, but will skip everything else. read more

Food: I went with the Super Burrito (pork carnitas) & Taco (pork carnitas). Started off with the taco and was blown away by the fresh corn masa, cilantro, pickled onions, avocado, and a mild salsa. Packed full of flavor is an understatement. Next up was the burrito. Even though it has a bit more tortilla to investment ratio than I prefer, that corn tortilla was a treat in itself. Ambiance: There was a line when they first open and the 2 person team there were working fast, graceful, and with precision. Friendly staff and the food was worth the wait. Parking: No issues finishing parking lot parking or street parking. read more

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So the corn tortillas are made fresh to order and they are amazing, and the pork carnitas are very good too. The lady who works here is very nice. Prices are a little high but not crazy. Still, on my last couple of visits, I have been forming the opinion that something is missing from the burritos, they're always a little dry. Not enough salsa? Pork carnitas too dry? Not enough cream? read more

Most legit, authentic tacos in the whole Palo Alto/Menlo Park area, on par with the best of taqueria-rich Redwood City. Corn tortillas made by hand when you order. Meats are flavorful, good vegetarian options too. I love the spicy salsa -- nuanced, Smokey, with a pleasant burn. Price is comparable to similar quality spots in Redwood City (for example, Taqueria Los Gemelos). The folks who work here know what they are doing. read more

I tried the food truck at the Palo Alto farmers market. I ordered the chicken mole plate (to go) but was served the cauliflower mole instead. I wasn't able to go back to complain. I'm sure they would have made it right. The lady was friendly and polite. Still frustrating though. read more

Zaida’s Kitchen - Cauliflower mole not chicken mole like I ordered. - Mexican Near Me - Stanford, California

I love my Mexican food and I really have to say that it take A LOT to impress me these days with Mexican cuisine here in the Bay Area. When there is a taco truck or Mexican restaurant or taqueria on literally every other block, you subconsciously have your bar raised pretty high. This truck was randomly around the corner from my apartment in Mountain View. I did a quick search online and saw that they specialize in Oaxacan cuisine. Like I said earlier, I know my Mexican food and know that this particular cuisine is very regional and tastes a bit different than the traditional Mexican taqueria food so I decided to visit. When I came here, the gentleman who helped me was super friendly. After I placed my order, he conversed with me on how they typically do farmer's markets and that they only recently started their food truck service. I got the breakfast taco, the mole de La casa with chicken, and the memela. The guy also gave me a complimentary mole Amarillo on the side as I was curious about the difference in the two moles. Right from the start, the thing that makes this place stand out is that they make their own corn tortillas. You can actually see the action when waiting for your food. The ingredients are also super fresh. Even though I'm a Mexican foodie, I have to be honest... I'm not the biggest fan of mole... however the mole de La casa here was so outstanding that I'm now convinced that I have just not had it at the right places. The mole Amarillo was also quite tasty... it was almost like a salsa in mole form. The breakfast taco and memela were also nice. I will say that this place is quite pricey... definitely more than I'm used to spending at a Mexican food truck. However, you can tell that the ingredients are fresh and the quality is high. I will definitely stop by this truck if they are back in my neighborhood. They also seem to offer cooking classes and I will definitely be interested at some point to learn more about this regional cuisine! read more

I feel bad giving this review but want to share my experience with the Yelpiverse. The mole was just ok, and the to-go container wasn't closed well (a piece of chicken got caught between the lid and container) so it leaked over my stuff. The empanadas are also just ok - they also gave us the wrong protein on accident. read more

Zaida’s Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Stanford, California

I had nachos with beef, very fresh and filling. Chips may have been cheaper than expected, but everything was made fast and was really yummy. read more

Zaida’s Kitchen - Nachos with beef - Mexican Near Me - Stanford, California

Wonderful customer service!! Honestly, the sweetest owner made our catering service a complete breeze. We were able to order and have her set up for 30 people in our courtyard. It included drinks and all of the serving ware necessary. The food was pretty good as well, nothing outstanding, but very solid Mexican food and a reasonable price for the quantity. We will definitely come back to this business for future catering needs. read more

I decided to try their food while at the farmers market in the Evergreen Village Square and I regretted it soon after. The chicken mole was quite bland. It did not have salt and was not sweet like typical Mexican mole. Also, the horchata was watered down and had zero sugar. However, what bothered me the most was their service, specifically the cashier's behavior. Right after ordering the lady gestured towards the contactless payment device and I paid without much thought. A split second after she shows me the screen and i see the 15% tip had been applied without me even choosing the tip amount and the payment had already gone through. I didn't want to make a big deal out of it so i let it slide. Then while waiting for my food, I notice that as she's taking orders from other customers she doesn't even bother to show some of them the screen! I'm almost certain sure she's adding a nice tip without their knowledge. Also, they conveniently don't accept cash and don't give receipts either. The lady simply ripped the bottom of the receipt which has the order number and hands it to the customers. Seems a bit shady to me. read more

Best corn tortillas wonderful tasty slow cooked meat crisp fresh veggies, making the best tacos ever!!!

I went to get tacos in the farmers market in Sunnyvale. They were good and very spicy with I liked. The service was fast and good.

This is a Latin owned restaurant and I want it to do well but unfortunately the food was not good. The rice was sitting out several hours and dry. The server used the same spoon to scoop the rice, beans and chicken. read more

Wow what a complete waste of my money! Very bland, cold, and not a good representation of what authentic Mexican food is!! I do not recommend this place to anyone. read more

Severe food poising!!! Threw up 10 times in 2 hours after eating here. Worst food poisoning of my life. There is something wrong with the food here. read more

Oh.. my.. god.. I've seen their stall at the Campbell's Farmers Market for years but never tried them until they came to my work. I just know that anytime I see them in our calendar I will plan to indulge because ingredients are fresh and locally sourced. Service was awesome, too. Ronnie saw the menu but because he's rather picky and not open-minded when it comes to food he left to go to our cafeteria whilst I stood in line to uncover what I have been missing for years. The chicken burrito and chocolate brownie = winner. The chicken was juicy and I loved every component inside my burrito. The brownie was decadent, dense, and rich.. *Tram approves* After we got back to our desks (we eat at our desks after the gym) I IM'd him to tell him the burrito is bomb. He regret not giving them a shot. I think the next time Oaxacan Kitchen is here he will definitely give them a shot. Yummy... read more

Zaida’s Kitchen - Decadent. Dense. - Mexican Near Me - Stanford, California

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FOOD == (1/5) The tortilla for my breakfast taco was crumbly and tasteless. It does not go along with the filling which was chorizo but yet again there was no taste. I got my taco at the tent and would not get it again. SERVICE == (5/5) The worker serving us was nice and patient. Handed us the bag with a smile. VIBES == (4/5) It was an outdoor tent which has flee market vibes but there were no chairs around so we brought the food home. read more

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Found them at the Campbell farmers market, nice place! I tried the breakfast taco and the pork taco. Pork taco was AMAZING!!! Super flavorful pork, fresh tortilla, and all the toppings. The breakfast taco was also good but if I had a choice to re-do my order I would stick with the pork tacos. Try them out! read more

Zaida’s Kitchen - Pork Taco! Check in for a free one - Mexican Near Me - Stanford, California

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Oh. My. Gosh. I tried the food truck in downtown San Jose, and all I have to say is the vegetarian nachos were the absolute best! The ladies had the best customer service educating my on the way they prepare their food. The habanero spicy sauce was memorable. Everything is so fresh! Tons of gluten free options. I highly recommend. read more

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Super disappointed with Zaida's, especially for the price. The food truck has been coming to our Hospital for the past few weeks, and my employees warned me not to go here, but I wanted to try them out for myself. I should have listened to them because it was one of the worse Latin foods I've had. I ordered the Chicken Mole NEGRO plate ($17), a mole NEGRO tamale ($7 for 1), and a Horchata. Here is how this went.... Chicken Mole Negro Plate - Now I have had Mole negro all my life, and what was given to me yesterday was Mole Amarillo. After taking a bite, I knew that it was wrong and walked back to the truck. I asked the cashier if my order was right. Since he didnt know he asked the girl making my food, and without looking she said "yes it is". I was given back my food and sent on my way. See the attached picture, Mole negro is black, hence "negro". Not red. On TOP of that, the chicken was shredded and unflavored. Its like they put boiled shredded chicken on a plate, and put sauce on top. The flavors did not combine well, nor was the chicken seasoned. The rice was decent, but the beans were bland as well. For $17, I expected more flavor. The only SAVING grace was the fresh tortillas, they get a extra star for that. Tamale - Tasted exactly like the plate, except wrapped in a leaf. Overpriced and under seasoned. Horchata - Watered down sugar, that's the best way to describe it. I didn't even get a hint of cinnamon. Its great that they come to the hospital to serve our hard workers, but I feel like if you are going to raise your prices, at least keep your standards in place. Based on the other reviews, the food is "good" but my team and I have not had the same experience. After speaking to other areas of the hospital, they agree as well. I wanted to like Zaidas, but it was a fail. We will be passing on Zaida's food truck from now on. Thanks but no thanks. read more

Zaida’s Kitchen - Their Mole "Negro". Should be the same color as the beans.. Didn't taste like Mole Negro either. - Mexican Near Me - Stanford, California

Was excited to try their organic, vegan options. Service was lovely, food was delicious Flavor is honestly a 5 star rating A 1-2 star rating on portions for price Meal left me hungry & dissatisfied Paid $17 & change for what turned out to be a very small, un-filling burrito bowl . I opted to not have the corn tortillas due to a food allergy. One would expect extra rice/beans to make up for what a customer is paying Very little jackfruit was in the bowl... barely 2 bites I understand the time that goes into making cashew cream and textured, flavorful jackfruit . I was shown a portion of jackfruit and there was nothing near that in my bowl Rice and beans, however are affordable and enough rice and beans should be present for a satisfying meal read more

Horrible! I'm working at Stanford and they brought a truck here and the wait took about 20 minutes to make a burrito, when it was finished they got the order incorrect so I had to wait an additional time while being on a 30 minute lunch break Unwrapped my burrito and was ready to devour it and it fell apart immediately getting my uniform dirty smh ! I regret leaving my 5$ tip read more

Zaida’s Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Stanford, California

Today Zaida's Kitchen was at the farmer's market on Stanford's White Plaza. I had a Tlayuda with slow braised pork. The pork was cooked to perfection and tasted amazing. The base of the tlayuda, which is a crispy tortilla, was very difficult to navigate and eat, because of its inconvenient size and the plastic fork I received as the only utensil. Overall the meal was good, but definitely on the small side for something that cost me $17+. The cashier was super nice and friendly. They prepared the food very quickly and the pork was warm. While it was really cool to try Oaxacan cuisine, I don't think I enjoyed it enough to become a regular. read more

Incredible food truck. Tortillas are freshly made and have amazing texture. The empanada is a unique take and the tacos are excellent.

My girlfriend and I like to go to the farmers market together and we LOVE to stop at Zaida's! My favorite thing is the Memela! The flavors and textures are amazing! The tortilla it comes on is so good that I actually salivate every time I think of it. I have ordered it with the eggs and chorizo and with the slow braised pork. Both were excellent. The black beans and the sauces/salsas are extraordinary. I order without cheese or cilantro and they always get it right, which is a huge plus. It's a flavor and texture experience to be celebrated! It feels like comfort food. The ladies who work there are warm and funny, and you can really taste all the love they put into their food! Thank you Zaida's Kitchen! read more

My boyfriend and I were able to try some food from Zaida's Kitchen at the Campbell Farmers Market recently and everything was amazing! I particularly loved how wonderful the tortilla tasted. We got the chicken and pork taco and the quality of the ingredients were incredible. My boyfriend also had a champurrado that he describes as authentic and delicious. The people who work here are also the nicest. Can't wait to see them hopefully expand and to try more of their items! read more

I really enjoyed their Cafe de Olla at the Sunnyvale Farmer's Market. They get two stars because of a shady practice. After my purchase, I was notified of a Square charge for $1 tip, that I did not approve. I happily tip often, but the person who had taken my card to charge had not shown me a screen to even make that kind of choice, or ask me if I wanted to tip. I only saw it later in an e-mail receipt. Be wary of their credit card charging practices. read more

Tried this Oaxacan food truck at Cal Ave farmer's market today. The woman who took my order was younger and sweet. Both my fiancé and I ordered the gluten-free super burrito. The handmade corn tortilla and fresh flavors give this burrito a unique taste. I like that it's light unlike most Mexican food that's heavy or greasy. It wasn't too salty either. I also ordered a half dozen gluten-free Mexican wedding cookies which are great as a snack or paired with hot tea. I hope to take one of Zaida's cooking classes sometime. Seems like it could be a fun experience. read more

Taste is very salt forward no other flavor other than super salty. Also super overpriced and soggy. I've given them a couple tries and disappointed every time. read more

Had the egg and chorizo burrito twice at the Palo Alto truck, the tortilla clearly tasted fresh and was very good. The spicy salsa wasn't very spicy though even if pretty tasty. Unfortunately twice my burrito had no meat in it. Tried to give it a second chance in case the cashier hadn't heard me the first time but kinda disappointing considering it's a $6 add on. Overall paid more than $20 for a burrito that still left me hungry and a lemonade, very pricey. read more

Zaida’s Kitchen - Burrito with egg and chorizo (I guess) - Mexican Near Me - Stanford, California

I could seriously write a 3 page review. Everything they make is so delicious. My favorite is the emoladas - handmade tortilla with mole negro on top. I used to work for them when they had a restaurant almost 10 years ago now and I always looked forward to my staff meal at the end of the night. In fact years later I hired them to cater my wedding! People still talk about how amazing the food was. read more

A little pricey for what it is but the food is good. I tried the Mamela and tacos and was def. not disappointed. I love that everything is homemade and made to order. The food has depth and is so flavorful. Would go back for sure! read more

Zaida’s Kitchen - It's about to go down! - Mexican Near Me - Stanford, California

Super expensive , I ordered 1 Memela. One or hats water and guac and it was 30 dollars! That's so absurdly expensive. The memela was small and not tasty. Very disappointed (not even real authentic food) I absolutely do not recommend them. read more

We visit them at the farmers market in Palo Alto and Campbell. We love the fast service and delicious food. Their cheese is to die for read more

Zaida’s Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Stanford, California

I was really excited to find Oaxacan food in Palo Alto, and I convinced my family to try a bunch of dishes from their stand at the Palo Alto farmer's market. Across their offerings, the tortillas are obviously handmade and consistently delicious. Every bite tastes like fresh, nixtamalized corn; the griddle crisps up the outside while the inside is soft and chewy. Unfortunately, the steak, carnitas, and chicken are all dry, and neither the marinade nor the grill impart more than insipid flavor. With better fillings, this stand has the potential to be very good, but the meat definitely doesn't do the tortillas justice. read more

Came across these catering for at a company picnic event. Awesome freshly made tortillas. Grilled chicken were cook just right and tendered; then topped with their refreshing homemade avocado dressing. Amazing! read more

Zaida’s Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Stanford, California

Take her cooking class and visit her food popups. Their food is authentic and exquisite. read more

Zaida’s Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Stanford, California

I have been a huge fan of Oaxacan Kitchen from back when they had a restaurant in Palo Alto. After it closed and they switched to catering and selling at the Farmer's Market, I looked forward to the weekly purchase of a fresh, handmade tamale-choosing which one or two was always the greatest challenge. You honestly cannot go wrong. All of the ingredients are incredibly fresh, locally sourced and 100% gluten free. This year, I had the pleasure of meeting Zaida as she attends the gym that I operate. We used Oaxacan Kitchen as catering for an event and they blew everyone away. Not only did the food impress our tastebuds, but we got to see the care and time that goes into the preparation. As guests made their way up the line, they witnessed one of the cooks preparing tortillas by hand. Furthermore, the food itself is free of grease, which is often the case with tacos catering. I would highly recommend using Oaxacan Kitchen for catering if the opportunity presents itself. In addition, seek out Zaida for private cooking classes! Not only is she an amazing chef, but an all around incredible person and a delight to be around. You will not be disappointed. read more

Some of what I will say might sound biased, but hey, I'm a friend of hers. First of all, Zaida is one of the most charismatic people I know! Super personality, friendly and an amazing smile that literally never stops. The food part...I don't need to lie, it is what it is-fresh, organic and very delicious! I promise you won't be disappointed! read more

There's a common quote used, and that is "you eat with your eyes!", well that's what I was doing while admiring the amazing pictures on Zaida's Kitchen Instagram; until it came time to really eat their food which unfortunately resulted in a huge disappointment. We ordered the oaxacan chicken burrito, pork memela, tamales and topped it off with arroz con leche. I was excited! Couldn't wait to try this feast! Specially the Oaxaca mole, but it's so far off from what real mole should taste like; this one seemed more like a chile paste and nothing else. The chicken was insipid, just boiled chicken covered in a tasteless sauce. The memela was good but needed some queso fresco. Now, what truly made me write this review is the arroz con leche as it was highly promoted by the person taking my order. After trying all the items and sharing notes on what could have been better; we took a bite of the arroz con leche hoping this would be the contender, the one that would come in and wash down our dispiriting taste buds and bring us to glory...but once again we found ourselves defeated among the taste of bitterness close to rancid flavor of the arroz con leche. Final thoughts, I applaud you for bringing authentic Oaxacan food and for the warmness of your staff. Maybe we came at a bad day, maybe we'll come back and find something greater than expected but for now, we are giving you a pass. We hope this review is of help and not taken as a disrespect to what you have established. read more