50 Best Taco Restaurants in San Jose

“Tucked away in a little side parking lot is this wonderful and authentic Mexican food truck. We ordered the quesabirra tacos with a side of consome and the food came out fairly quick.

While the tacos were delicious, the texture was on the soggier side. This is was a little disappointing as the other times I’ve been here the tacos are nice and crunchy. The consome was not too salty and has a deep and rich flavor to it.

Overall this is a great little hole in the wall that is perfect for either a late night dinner or if you just crave some delicious food.“

“This is the real deal. The only Mexican spot in Silicon Valley that is actually authentic. The tacos and burritos here are fresh and delicious, and the flavors & salsas are as on-point as it gets.

I live in Los Angeles, and have been eating Mexican food everyday for decades. It’s always a pleasure doing business in San Jose, when this taco truck is open. Just go here if you haven’t already - you really won’t regret it.“

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

“16.50 Al pastor burrito, pretty decent food, reasonable prices considering everything around sjsu area is taxed, this place is tucked away in the back of a liquor store, kind of a hidden gem imp. Good food and the lady who works there is very kind, always friendly“

“If you want tacos go to Mr. Shrimp... if you want fresh seafood go to Mr.
Shrimp... if you want a delicious michelada mix go to Mr.Shrimp... Amazing service, friendly Staff, refreshing and cool setup to enjoy a nice fresh seafood meal. It is 100% worth every penny.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“Chile Verde Burrito with the Red Salsa 🥰“

“Quality food! Good people!“

“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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Very good place, the tacos were very well priced and the meat tasted like it was barbecued. They are smaller than the other places, but the flavor definitely makes up for it. Chili is very spicy, so don't put too much if you can't take it. Overall a good place to hit up when you want a qui k plate of tacos.“

“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!“

“Excelente personal100/por siento recomendado“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“Would love to have given it a four-star for the food but it lacked portion size of refried beans and sour cream I ordered a Super Burrito didn't even taste the sour cream and that barely tasted the beans or the pico de gallo order delivery“

“The cook at this location is one of a kind. He knows what he's doing. I always come for the camaron (shrimp) tacos. So good I came back the same day for more. The staff is also very friendly. I recommend this spot to everyone in the Bay Area especially all the locals in San Jose that are currently sleeping on this place.“

“Love the huaraches! And the empanadas fritas! Each plate is substantial, the meats are all so well cooked, everything else is so fresh! And they are only 5 minute walk from our home. We love taking our dogs out for a walk to the park and get the food here.“

“excelente servicio y buena comida!“

“This location is the best. Have yet going to the Almaden Ranch site, in comparasion this spot is so much better food cooked to perfection.“

“The food was really good quality, lots of meat, tasted authentic, and good portions for the price. Sauces were also good with a mild kick. I appreciate when places provide extras like this place does with the extra onions, radish, jalapeños, and bean tacos. Consommé was really good too. Didn't wait too long for my order and it was convenient that I could pay with card, some taco trucks are cash only which can be difficult. Overall a really good experience and would definitely recommend.“

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

“muy buenas las recomiendo para mí que hago tortas ahogadas“

“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.“

“Chile Verde Burrito with the Red Salsa 🥰“

“This is my first time here at this location, I'm from Fresno, CA.
Really wanted a burrito, and this spot hit the SPOT!
Thank you and ordering on line was very easy no complaints.
The service was great cashier and cook were nice. They even mentioned the sales for Wednesday... al pastor tacos buy one get one free...
FOOD ON POINT!“

“I go to Bellarmine, and I always go here as well as Cindy's. The boba tea is always great, and the food is super real and tasty. Could get busy in the afternoons, but worth any wait. The staff are super friendly and personable, and are very helpful.“

“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!!!!! 😊🤣😍😍😍“

“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..“

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

“Came here for lunch and it was amazing! My family ordered nachos, a burrito, sopes, and enchiladas, all vegetarian. We were offered free chips to go with our meal! Had a great variety of sauces/salsas, all of which were tasty. We loved the spicy ones the best. The food came also out very quickly and was hot. Everything tasted fantastic. Will definitely be back when I’m in the area again.“

“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.“

“This is THE place !!! Birria 10/10 Menudo 10/10 Aguas frescas 10/10… Everything 100% SO DELICIOUS and there tortillas are THE BEST! Customer service is so attentive and very professional. I know for a fact that if they ever receive (if they have) bad reviews, it’s because they’re just unhappy people or have weird taste buds lol. I’ve been their clientele and all my family for more than 10 years. So polite and good so bomb. They’re the definition of THE BEST BIRRIA in California ✅“

“I recently was there and the food is excellent absolutely delicious friendly and excellent service prices are great definitely recommend estuve recientemente ahi y la comida y el servicio exelente si tienen la oportunidad de ir se los recomiendo los precios a comparacion de otros restaurantes estan muy accesibles definitivamente regresare“

“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.“

“Heard about this place from a friend who tried their Carnitas burrito. I finally went and ordered their carne asada burrito. Glad I was able to try this place out, a bit of a wait but it was worth it. Burrito came with 2 sauces and 1 Lil cup of pickled onion/habanero. Burrito is fine on its own and thats a good thing because the sauces didnt do it for me. Next time I order, im going to ask for no salsa and extra pickled onion/habanero mix because that was delicious!“

“Auténtica comida taparía lo mejor de Jalisco“

“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“

“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.“

“-Fast service.
-The food is really good, but just a little inconsistent. I ordered two identical carne asada burritos for my wife and myself, but only one had it's tortilla toasted. Bith were delicious, but toasted was definitely the winner.
-Location is smart, but there's no where to eat so I can't rate atmosphere too high.“

“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.“

“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“

“Awesome food made quickly ❤️ super delicious food highly recommended 🥰😍“

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

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

“I just came by to pick up some consume. My daughter ordered from another restaurant and they forgot to deliver the consume for our quesabirra. I came here and ask to purchase some. The very kind guy gave it to me. No charge. So Nice! I will be coming back and sending everyone I know to his truck! Gracias!“