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    Zaida’s Kitchen

    4.0 (90 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Jason X.

    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.

    Cauliflower mole not chicken mole like I ordered.

    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.

    Nachos with beef
    Erin P.

    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.

    Decadent. Dense.
    Tram N.

    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...

    Hubert L.

    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.

    Pork Taco! Check in for a free one
    Janessa H.

    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!

    Betty C.

    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.

    Their Mole "Negro". Should be the same color as the beans.. Didn't taste like Mole Negro either.
    Rikky P.

    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.

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    Sooo good with delicious homemade tortillas! We come to farmers market just for this!

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    Driving back from Morgan Hill on a Sunday morning, we wanted to find somewhere for brunch before…read moreheading into San Francisco. This place popped up, and once we parked, we realized it was right by the farmers market... so clearly we had made the right choice. We got there right when they opened, so no wait, and grabbed a table inside near their very pretty bar. I had already stalked the menu a bit and had my order figured out for both of us: pistachio pancakes and the chicken mole breakfast tacos. And honestly, both were excellent and exactly what we needed after a wedding the night before involving a few (too many?) cocktails. The pistachio pancakes were delicious, but DO NOT skip the syrupp. I'm pretty sure there's cardamom in it, and whatever they're doing, it takes the pancakes to another level. And the chicken mole breakfast tacos? I've never actually seen mole incorporated into a breakfast taco before, but it totally works. A little unusual, very flavorful, and definitely not your standard breakfast taco. Hubby also wants to add that the coffee was very good!

    We came in a Sunday and if you come too early there is always an amazing farmers market you can…read morewalk around at. Because of timing for other errands we came at 10:30 am and they were open on time and ready. Sitting outside or inside is amazing, outside you get the crowd and the sun. Inside you get amazing interior design. My overall feedback is this is one of the rare "fancy" Mexican places that justify the price and justification. Everything is above average in taste and execution. Brunch Tacos mole: chicken mole poblano, scrambled eggs, huitlacoche, tortillas, epazote crema, fried shallots & avocado. Perfect portioning and the salad that came with it had a fantastic dressing. I pulled some chicken out and gave it to my wife and then it was perfect, a bit too overstuff before. The mole and overall taste were quite good though. Chilaquiles: tortilla chips sautéed in chile de árbol-guajillo salsa, topped with queso fresco, cilantro crema, and an egg. My wife loved this so much it made her question every time she didn't order it before. Fried egg sandwich: two over easy eggs on house baked brioche bun, chipotle aioli, avocado, bacon, cheddar cheese, fried shallot. Kids loved this and happily ate the leftover after. Iced Mexican Cafe: delicious iced coffee with a distinct Mexican taste. Distrito Verde: mezcal, basil, lemon, and falernum. Simple but refreshing brunch cocktail, really paired well with the mole tacos. Chips and salsa: These are not free but worth the price. Both the chips and the 2 salsa are of extremely good quality and preparation. Abnormally tasty and the kids went crazy eating it.

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    2.1 mi
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    Had a chance to try Mama Coco when in the Menlo Park area and this was a really cute restaurant…read moreperfect for families. We took our baby there and he loved it! The service here was fast and awesome which was very nice. For food I tried the green sauce enchiladas with seafood and this was fresh and inviting. My hubby got the chipotle sauce enchiladas which were even better. Sauce is great and I would definitely order this again. We also got chips and salsa which came with 3 different salsas and you could really tell they were fresh and homemade. For dessert, we got churros with ice cream. These were warm and crispy with a chewy interior and went perfectly with the ice cream. We would order this again! Overall, really nice experience and would come back here!

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