50 Best Taco Restaurants near Los Gatos

“stopped to grab a little something and I immediately fell in love with the service. The lovely woman was super nice and the food was delicious the red salsa is so spicy but so delicious!!, she even throws in a little mint and a toothpick, and she speaks English and Spanish!! I’m coming here again.“

“The epicenter of culinary excellence in Los Gatos.“

“Les recomiendo las tortas y las quesavirrias buen servicio y atencion“

“I just recently discover this birria food truck and I’m in love with the flavor, this has been so far one of best birria spots that I’ve tried in San Jose. Food truck is a little tricky to find but there’s plenty of parking once you find it. Only cash or Zelle, 10/10.“

“I wish we ordered more!

Stopped by for a post-climbing snack to share, it was pretty close to closing when we got there. We passed by on our way to the gym and were so excited by the smell we knew that we had to grab a bite after.

We ordered one Al Pastor Mulita ($9) & one Auga Fresca (I believe it was ~$5)!

They had horchata and pineapple for the self-serve drink options. We got the Pineapple, it was a bit sweet since it was close to the bottom of the pitcher, but once the ice melted down, it was perfect. Additional refills do cost extra, but totally worth it for the size of the cup they give!

The mulita came out in less than 5 minutes and it was piping hot, oozing with cheese, and you get as much grilled onions and peppers as you want on the side. Also, I was pleasantly surprised to find out that the tortillas are homemade. I could honestly eat the tortillas on its own!

The al pastor itself was very tender & well seasoned. I really enjoyed the amount of pineapple chunks they mixed into the quesadilla! The caramelized onions on the side were sweet and still had a slight crunch to them.

There are also several homemade salsa bottles on the tables. We tried two different ones, which I unfortunately can’t recall which ones, but both were refreshing & not too spicy. It was the perfect compliment for the mulita!

The staff was so kind— even while they were closing up and cleaning up, they still let us use their dining area. They also gave us a free refill of aguas frescas because it was going to be tossed after they closed anyways!

As I’m looking back at pictures of the mulita now, I’m still surprised by the sheer size of it! I’ll definitely be back to try some of their other items, I’m very excited to try their Sope some time.“

“One of the best taco restaurants I’ve ever been to in the bay area! The lady cook (idk her name) is awesome and she always smile friendly to her customers and remember their taste:) Highly recommend this place ESPECIALLY THEIR TRIPAS TACO😍🤤THEY ARE DOPE🔥🔥🔥“

“👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍“

“Best tacos on the East side of San Jose. I’ve coming here for years since when they only had a carreta de tacos. They really upgraded over the years, now they offer aguas frescas in different flavors. The tacos are always delicious, my favorite son los de ojo y al pastor!“

“Quality food! Good people!“

“Chile Verde Burrito with the Red Salsa 🥰“

“The caterer for my daughter's wedding canceled a week before the wedding. Latin-Asian-Fusion Kitchen came through with exactly what was needed. The help was sincere and the food was great. Everybody complimented the food and there was plenty. Roddy responded to us promptly and kept in touch throughout the week and event. Great experience!!“

“I usually order street tacos, lingua or chorizo. They're very tasty but I've noticed they're on the smaller portion compared to other places. The vendor does make up for the portion size with extra onions, radish, and unlimited chicharrones.“

“These were some of the best tacos I’ve ever had. I had just gone to Mexico City a month ago and these were right up there with my favorites there, at Tacos El Betin. The most-orders: cabeza, tripas, and buche. The proteins were perfectly cooked, crunchy on the outside, fatty on the inside. The green salsa was fantastic like other reviewers have mentioned.Be sure to get there earlier if you can because there’s a bit of a line. But don’t let it throw you off if there’s a line because they move quickly. There’s a table and some shade next to the truck as well. You can’t go wrong coming here.“

“I drive by here all the time and I always see a huge line and today I happen to catch them when they had a very short wait time. Impulsively I decided to stop and wait and I’m so happy I did. The food was great.. five stars out of five stars. I am impressed.“

“hela bomb. tacos have good flavor. they don't skimp out on the meat.“

“These are the best tlacoyos and Hidalgo barbacoa I've ever tried. So if you want to try authentic Mexican food you need to make a stop at this place. As a Mexican this place takes me home in every bite, I lived in Mexico City and even there was hard to find a place with this flavor. The coconut water is delicious. Mr. Jose and his wife are very nice and hard working people. Everything in this place is exquisite!“

“Mike and Jacob helped us today going back this weekend to get my music in!!!“

“Had three different tacos (on steak, pork and chicken), all were excellent. Great street taco's, exactly what I was looking for when I was looking for taco's, this place was recommended by a work colleague when I was visiting the area, did not disappoint. Had a good salsa bar as well. Limited outdoor sitting available, was able to park in the tire shop parking lot beside the location.“

“I've been eating at Taco bravo since the very early '80s, maybe late '70s, love their food and the overall experience. You come here for nostalgia sake asking with good tacos and burritos. My favorite of course is the super Taco delight, if you ask them they'll change the frijoles on the tortilla for nacho cheese sauce before they wrap two shells stuff it with chicken or beef, lettuce tomatoes and cheese before they top it with sour cream, absolutely love their super taco delight it by itself is a whole meal or more. Their tostadas, burritos and regular tacos are so much better than every other Mexican fast food restaurant. It's not sexy, but it's safe, dependable and a good value especially on Taco Tuesday or tostada Thursday. You have to get down here and experience this for yourself, its a little slice of heaven and a hometown Campbell gem“

“Great tacos with handmade tortillas!
Their Al Pastor and Carnitas tacos are both excellent.

I love that they let you add your own onions and cilantro, and the salsa is delicious too.

It would be even better if they offered grilled onions on the side. Overall, great food, a nice atmosphere, and plenty of parking!“

“You have to come out and give this Authentic mexican food from this truck here a try you can stay and eat while watching tv outdoors also there is a store right next door where you can get all your beverages from the lady cooking will have you hungry soon as you pull in with all the aromas coming from the food she is cooking you must try this truck“

“excelente servicio y buena comida!“

“First time trying this place and I fell in love with the food I order Menudo. It was delicious and I was shocked to see the homemade tortillas. They were so delicious big and made from scratch with good ingredients so soft and good flavor. I ordered the flan. It was delicious Just perfect. The staff was very respectful and very nice.“

“Stevie's Bar & Grill in San Jose isn't just a bar, it's a sanctuary for the soul and a paradise for beer enthusiasts. Each time I return to San Jose, Stevie's is my go-to spot, a reliable haven where the beer flows as freely as the good times. With a draft beer selection that's second to none, Stevie's is like a grand library of brews, each one a story waiting to be savored. The attentive staff elevates the experience, making sure your glass is never empty and your spirits are always high. The vibe here is electric yet welcoming, a perfect backdrop for the delectable snackable treats they serve. And if you're in a crunch for time, the adjacent laundromat turns a chore into a chance for relaxation – sip and savor while you spin and rinse! Stevie's is more than a bar; it's a clever twist on the traditional, a gem that makes San Jose shine a little brighter.“

“Súper ricos toda la comida que venden!! Muy recomendado y porciones muy bien servidas👍🏻“

“Chile Verde Burrito with the Red Salsa 🥰“

“Got the pleasure of eating the food at a party and let me say it was all amazing! Tried the steak tacos, nachos, rice… all was great but my favorite definitely the Al pastor! Highly recommend!“

“King 👑 Of Taco Trucks Hands Down!!!!!! I order shrimp and steak tacos and alambres as they are to DINE for!!!!! Please don't ask for duh brisket aka suadero cause it's my favorite meat on that damn truck that is so damn good I keep coming back for more!!!!! 😊🤣😍😍😍“

“Best shrimp tacos I’ve had in my life. The shrimp was perfectly cooked, packed with flavor, and the house-made tortillas were soft and fresh. The place was clean, the ingredients tasted incredibly fresh, and the owner and staff were so friendly. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“The food was pretty good, as a Mexico City visitor I enjoyed the food although the gringa wasn’t what I fully expected (single tortilla instead of another on top.
Service can improve. It felt like they were having fun but not a precisely joy receiving people, so meh. That’s really important for me. Would return, sure. But I hope service does get warmer and welcoming.
Atmosphere was good, place to sit and parking. Some background music would help tho.“

“Make sure to check their Instagram (@3brotherskitchen) to make sure when and where they're going to be. They were at a ghost kitchen on Ruff Drive at one of the food trucks further down the parking lot. We ordered the bo-rria tacos and the pork belly fries. The consomme that came with the tacos was fantastic. We also loved how unabashedly fatty the caramelized pork belly was. I want to go back for the banh mi and the rice bowls.“

“Auténtica comida taparía lo mejor de Jalisco“

“I came here awhile back with someone special this is my spot now.i don't want fast food anymore. this place is authentic. home cooking. I went threw the drive threw cheap fast food. you can tell the difference. fast food beans taste like boiled beans and rice no flavor.this place taste as good as santa cruz jalapeños. if you want real Mexican food you get what you pay for.i love it here..“

“This place is great! I'm ?? and grew up with the authentic stuff cooked up by my folks, so I'm pretty picky about my fave Mexican food. That said, this place has pupusas and tortas that remind me of home, they're so good. The meat's well-seasoned, toppings are balanced well, and the prices are fair all around. I can easily see myself becoming a regular here.“

“My favorite taco truck. Latest review said they serve very badly, but it’s entirely false from my perspective. I love this truck because of how great it consistently is(the gordita with Al pastor is incredible).I’m reviewing because the location is fenced off and I’m curious where they moved to. Will be returning to this page again soon to find out. Must. Find. Them….“

“I love me some Mexican food. So when I was driving back to the airport, I wanted to try these for dinner. I ordered 5 Taco Chicos al Pastor, and they were pretty good. The only thing I noticed was that they were pretty dry. Nice place, lots of seating and very friendly staff. Would go again.“

“Birria has become very popular in San Jose and my friend Jose @CompaaJavii recommended me to try dish, the Birria Pizzadilla! It's from a food truck called Tarasco Taqueria in San Jose, CA @TarascoTaq_SJ. The meat it's made from is goat stewed in broth, the soup known as \\\"Consome\\\". For $20, you get eight huge, generous portions of tortillas filled with Birria, cheese, cilantro and onions. They give you lime on the side along with green and red salsa. Every bite is filled with cheese and tender meat. It's bursting in flavors with the different spices and chilli they used. They also have exotic Fanta Soda imported from Mexico at $10 a can. A little pricey but it was a good splurge to try. They also have traditional items as well to try. They are open every day from 11 A.M to 10 P.M located on the corner of Story Road and Adrian Way in San Jose. If you want the best bang for your bucks in Birria, check them out. @TarascoTaq_SJ“

“Great tasting tacos, enchiladas, burritos - and excellent value. Pastor, carne asada, camarones, tripas-yes, yes, yes, yes! Good, fast, friendly service. Parking can be tricky at Chevron, so park at McD's. They're only open until 5pm, so get your taco fix early.“

“Ramenbirria, is so delicious. Everything they prepare is off the hook! 10/10. Definitely worth trying !“

“This the second time I buy at this taco truck, the food is amazing anything u buy the flavor for the food is bomb!!!!!! And the amount of beef on the food is a lot u get satisfied ,I will coming back again this my new favorite place I give them more than 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Benn going here for a while. Great place“

“Tacos Deliciosos!!!! Salsa verde TO DIE FOR.... will definitely come here again.“

“The paisa taqueria is the best around my town best service best flavor center Rd and story and king road“

“Big Ruub's did a great job catering my nephew's graduation party. The staff was efficient setting up the taco bar and they did a good job serving. The tree choices of meats were all well prepared and the toppings were ample and of good quality. The food was all very good. They cleaned up and boxed the left overs well. They made a great impression and the locals at the party all expressed and interest in using Big Ruub in the future. If Big Ruub is on the menu, count me in.“

“This is seriously one our New Favorite Taco place! The Tacos are so authentic and the salsa is also spicy and good too. They add one tostada of beans at every order as a bonus and the price is just unreal. We arrived late so we couldn’t try the quesadillas, but definitely coming back to try them.100/10 para los tacos al pastor la verdad.“

“The food was really good. The service staff was kind but they are super slow. I've been to this restaurant a couple of times and I've noticed that the other times as well. It's OK. I just considered them very chill but do not go if you're in a hurry.“

“There tacos were delicious I will be going back 😋“

“The employees and owner couldn't have been more polite. Very inviting very friendly. I may have to change my future hotel stays just to visit this place again. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and plan on coming back. Food was very good as well. 5 stars from me.“

“After attending a show in Hoover theater we were very hungry and this was the nearest open restaurant so we decided to give it a try.
I didn't check the menu beforehand and I was worried whether or not I will get any vegetarian options. I was pleasantly surprised to see a vegetarian section in their menu. I had vegetarian taco and toastada. Food was good!
My husband tried super taco with pollo and a fish taco, he like both.
It was a chill place, we loved their patio seating. This is a self service place, all the staff was friendly though to help with water, condiments etc.“

“Best fish tacos in the south bay!“