50 Best Food Trucks in San Jose

“Delicious authentic Mexican food, the closest to Guerrero 😍“

“This place is the best late night food in south San Jose. Can’t believe it took me this long to find it: 10/10. reminds me of North Carolina fried hot chicken. Especially with the banana pudding desserts with 3 diff flavor options!“

“Enjoyed this amazing food truck and the team’s warm hospitality during the Silicon Valley Open, 1st Professional Squash event held in RWC. The tomatillo, potato, cabbage enchilada was so delicious! I’m excited to try their brick/mortar restaurant.“

“Best food in town“

“Great food! I tried the asada, chorizo, and lengua tacos—each one flavorful and well-cooked. The service was quick, and the staff was friendly and helpful. The food truck has a simple, welcoming vibe, perfect for a quick meal. I’ll definitely be back to try more items from their menu!“

“These folks are extremely personable, my son and I were welcomed as soon as we walked up. We tried the mar y tierra tacos (carne asada, & shrimp), the quesibirria & shrimp, as well as the ceviche w/ mango.
The tortillas were made from scratch, and all the ingredients tasted extremely fresh.
Do yourself a favor, and go support these nice folks, you won't be disappointed.“

“muy rica la comida algo original ben y deleita tu paladar tienes que probar sus salsas y diferentes platillos qué ofrecen una diferente gama de combinaciones y sabores 😉 100% recomendado“

“I really really liked the food over there ...specially momos and noodles....my experience was amazing....good food good life..🤗🤗🤗“

“Love their quesabirria tacos, they are crunchy, don't like that I pay extra for consome, it's good but should come with it, just my opinion. The pizza is good, the flour tortilla does give it another flavor, you loose the crunch and the ramen.. well it was ok.. also, try to carpool lol parking not the best if it's packed.“

“Bought carne asada burritos and they were so good. We’ll definitely come back and try other foods on the menu. I give 5 ⭐️ Reynaldo“

“I really LOVE the tacos here! They are so delicious and is worth the price! This place should be your #1 spot for tacos! It’s a good thing they have a second location with how many people dine in.

Parking: You wanna get here as fast as you can as the parking spots fill up pretty quickly!

Kid-friendliness: There is nothing bad about this place and there is no inappropriate attitude here!“

“I can’t believe how good the waffle chicken sandwich was! Loved it from the first bite to the last bite! Great atmosphere. Great seating and customer service!

Kid-friendliness: Jumping Jack House for kids with seating directly across from the seating area for parents/guardians to watch their kids.“

“Best people, tacos, and pozole on the western slope!“

“The freshest fruit i've found so far. Other stands the fruit aren't ready or they are sour. This was perfect. Wanted light tajin and she put just the right amount. Perfect amount too. Choose Mango, Cantaloupe, & Watermelon. All for 3$“

“This was my first time here. I got chicken tacos. They were very good, had fresh onions & cilantro, grilled onions and thehot sauce was perfect! It was spicy but not too hot to enjoy the food and it had great flavor too, not just hot. I got a watermelon drink and it was good, it seemed to be real watermelon juice.“

“This is delicious!!! And my tween son just said it’s the best Cole slaw he’s ever had! Highly recommend.“

“Very authentic Mexican food. The tortillas, sopes, and huaraches are hand made and make everything that much more delicious. We tried 1 sope de chorizo, 1 huarache de carne asada, 1 taco de asada, and 1 taco de pollo and all of the food was soooo satisfying. We also got an agua de piña con mango and saying that it was refreshing is an understatement. All the people working were attentive and they also do catering FYI! Can’t wait to be back to try their tamales oaxaqueños and their tlayudas.“

“The area is as industrial as it gets and looked a little sketchy until you talk to the crew who is so lovely and welcoming. Son oaxaqueños y su cocina es auténtica. The food is great and delicious, perfect for adventurous eaters who want to try new things or who already know and enjoy Mexican food.“

“Oh my hidden gem...

I've been meaning to find good schwarma and honestly thought Falaffel Stop was a 10/10. Meatfactory is an 11/10.

Gadi has mastered the spices and herbs to a level I thought wasn't possible. I made sure to grab a 2nd order because I felt so bad eating something so good without my wife.

I love the chill ambiance and come as you are vibe too.“

“I BEEN GOING TO PEPE FOR A LONG TIME. HE IS THE BEST HANDS DOWN MARISCOS IN SAN JOSE AND BAY AREA AND I STAY LOOKING FOR SIMILAR IF NOT BETTER BUT CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING BETTER AND FULL OF TASTE WITH MANY DIFFERENT VARIETY PLATES TO DIFFERENT SAUCES TO LEVELS OF CHILI HOTNESS. HE IS PROFESSIONAL AND VERY ATTENTIVE TO HIS CUSTOMERS AND MAKES SURE YOU LEAVE SATISFIED. IF YOUR READING THIS AND DECIDING TO TRY IT. TRY IT!!!!! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. CANT WAIT FOR HIM TO OPEN UP A RESTAURANT!!!“

“Very fast service, Staff is friendly, and the food is SO GOOD!🤤“

“I tried almost every taco truck in San Jose today I decided to tried this family business I didn't had enough money but thank God the person took my order was very generous and the cook women was very warm welcome person I order 3 tacos de carnitas and 3 de pollo and a side order of beans and rice the food was warm delicious I told the cook women I will be back for the tacos de chicharones God bless you all ???“

“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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“bro... #1 and the garlic tots... off the hook yo“

“At first, I was skeptical when my wife mentioned a place called Tamales El Tamalero. I’ve tried so many tamale spots over the years that just didn’t live up to the hype. But, long story short—I decided to give it a try, and I honestly can’t find the words to express the satisfaction I felt here. From the welcoming customer service to the quality of the food, this place is on a whole different level.

After years of searching for truly exceptional tamales, I finally found them here. The way they blend flavors is amazing, and the grand surprise was the chilaquiles topping on the tamales—just wow! And their champurrado? It’s one of the best I’ve ever tasted, so rich and delicious. Tamales El Tamalero is an experience worth savoring!

The tamal I recently tried was an absolute delight, perfectly encapsulating everything a tamal should be. Wrapped in a warm, soft corn husk, it was filled with a savory blend of ingredients that melded together in perfect harmony. The masa was incredibly soft and fluffy, moist but not overly so, which made it the ideal base for the filling. Inside, the spiced pork (or chicken) was tender and flavorful, infused with a sauce that had just the right amount of kick.

What really impressed me was the balance of flavors—nothing was too overpowering, allowing each bite to highlight the rich, earthy taste of the masa with the slightly tangy and spicy filling. The aroma itself was mouthwatering, transporting me to a place of comfort and warmth. This tamal was clearly made with love and tradition, and it’s the perfect comfort food for any time of day. A must-try for tamal lovers!

If you have been disappointed by all the tamales being sold outside of stores or grocery stores like I have come try tamales el tamalero.

Kid-friendliness: They offer tamales for kids with a variety of fun flavors, perfect for little ones to enjoy!“

“Staff very friendly and helpful with information about the location and hours of service very tasty tortillas“

“great snack menu and delicious ice cream, highly, highly recommend!“

“Wow! What a surprise to see that Tonita's truck was open at 9 and to see that they still had masa to make delicious gorditas! The corn in the masa was fantastic. I got the lengua -amazing! The carnitas were great too-a perfect combination of meaty and crunchy! Plan to make the detour on our way to Santa Cruz.“

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

“The service that the girl provided me was great, she welcomed me with a big smile and was very friendly, the tacos were delicious, I liked the asada ones better than the pastor's. The roasted ones had more flavor. It's a shame that the jalapeño is not spicy at all, but apart from that, very “

“toda la comida es deliciosa 🥰🌮“

“Got the quesadilla with mushrooms and it was delicious. The salsa was flavor full but not too hot. Tbh I expected huitlacoche but that’s okay, it was still good. I heard some people complaining about the pricing like pre-Hispanic Mexican food should be cheap. If you want cheap food, go somewhere else. They price appropriately for Mexican food with handmade tortillas and salsas. Y’all would be complain if it was French or Italian food with sauce from a jar. Get used to paying for what good food is worth or gtfo.“

“I tried three different kinds of meats, and I have to say that the tacos al pastor were the best.Their prices were definitely reasonable.

Parking: Perhaps 20 to 25 parking spaces.

Wheelchair accessibility: Since it's a food truck, their tables are set at ground level.“

“Los mejores taquitos que eh probado!! Todas las carnes súper ricas, las salsas y hasta las tortillas muy deliciosas igual que en la ciudad de Mexico. 100% recomiendo este lugar!“

“It’s THE BEST chick n I’ve ever had if you’ve never tried it I suggest you find them and get you some!!!!!!“

“I ordered the Mexican egg dish and it was delicious with the rice and beans. Their corn tortillas are thick and wonderful. My sister ordered the eggs with chorizo and she loved them too, and they come with delicious plantains. Their avocado with corn chips was very tasty too. We will definitely return.“

“I was there last night and had the Platillo Durango. It was delicious. A lot of food for $17.99. Ate the stuffed pepper, beans and rice; Very good! Took the two enchiladas and tamale home for a meal today. Really tasty food. Can't wait to go again.“

“First time trying Tacos El Pelon tonight and it was SO GOOD!Ordered the taco plates. Totally worth the $10 since it comes with some great grilled onions and homemade rice/beans. The asada and cabeza tacos were some of the best I’ve had in awhile.Definitely will be coming back soon! ??“

“Best barbacoa in the bay! It’s a regular for my fam. We had a birria seca with their delicious salsas and endless tortillas, an order of enchiladas and an order of tacos dorados de adobera. It was delicious!! Family own and local. 100% recommended!“

“We came here from Florida and wanted to try something unique. The food here is delicious. This picture is all we have left from 3 containers. We are full and very satisfied with the food. And the staff was very friendly. I would definitely recommend this to travelers and locals alike.“

“Fantastic food truck with great fresh made tortillas and flavorful food.George, the owner, is friendly, polite, and excellent at communicating what makes his food special.The tortillas are made fresh, and are great texture. The flavors of the food are great, and the salsas are delicious (the orange salsa is straight fire and has the right amount of heat).Tacos: Great flavor, the standout was the chorizo.Tacos Pinto: The blend of flavors is what I'll be returning for. The meat gets hidden a little bit, but the addition of beans and combination of flavors is freaking bomb.Quesadilla: Huge hit with the kid on his, we had ours with the lengua which was basically melt in your mouth tender.Burrito: My wife got the al pastor burrito and said the pastor was great and the rice reminded her of her abuela's!We also got the Agua Fresca (blueberry horchata) and it was not too sweet with just a hint of blueberry. It was great!Overall a fantastic find on our Friday afternoon and we will definitely be returning.

Parking: Free parking lot with lots of space

Kid-friendliness: Room for the kiddo to run around. Different colored tortillas were a hit with the kiddo as he got to pick out his color.“

“Very delicious food 😋😋😋I highly recommend it“

“Great service and food is delicious“

“La verdad la comida está deliciosa y muy buen servicio“

“I ordered the Quesadilla not Tacos. To be honest, I couldn't tell whether the taste was good or not. The only thing I felt was the cheese in it was so strong for me I couldn't even taste the cilantro. On the other hand, my friend ate tacos and said the taste was great.“