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.“

“VERY good Al Pastor tacos!! Get the “Authentico” on homemade tortillas 👌🏼

The only ones I’ve had that were better were in Sayulita, Mexico! Really flavorful and fresh 🥰“

“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“

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

“Another one of my go-to spots for fresh Mexican seafood in San Jose! This is a food truck you definitely don’t want to pass up. Everything I’ve tried has been fresh, flavorful, and delicious, and you can really taste the quality in every bite.
My personal favorite is the burrito, but the tostada is an absolute must-try too!
The owner/cook is always friendly, welcoming, and great to talk to, which makes the experience even better. There’s also plenty of outdoor seating in a comfortable, relaxed setting, making it a great place to enjoy your meal.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Chile Verde Burrito with the Red Salsa 🥰“

“Quality food! Good people!“

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

“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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“They serve single tortilla tacos but they are hand made from scratch and have a good thickness to them. They load it up with your desired protein and provide a covered salad bar for fixings or provide some to go with carry out orders. I would highly recommend their Al pastor tacos, as someone who has tried tacos throughout the country and frequent Mexico, the first bite left me in awe. I hope it wasn’t just a lucky day but rather that they are consistent with the quality. Definitely worth a stop.“

“Great place to have an easy meal in San Jose after leaving Lincoln High School.
I ordered a regular chicken burrito with no beans as wanting something light. It came out perfect. They brought out chips and salsa to my table on the patio. Was a great Saturday morning relax outside with some shade.
Very clean facilities.“

“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“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

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

“Great Birria! No need to add extra ingredients but adding the onions, cilantro and hot sauce just makes it perfect! The Mexican waters are always on point! They always have so many flavors to choose from. Great food!! You feel welcome when you come here. Thank you to all there staff always very tempting.“

“Chile Verde Burrito with the Red Salsa 🥰“

“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.“

“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!!!!! 😊🤣😍😍😍“

“Stopped by for lunch and had the Super Taco—it was excellent. The meat was flavorful, the toppings were fresh, and everything was well balanced without being overly heavy. The portion was generous, making it a satisfying lunch. The service was quick, the staff was friendly, and the overall experience was great. I’ll definitely be coming back for another Super Taco!“

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

“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.“

“I will continue ordering from this taqueria specifically because they take my ridiculous requests of separating certain foods from my nachos. I don't enjoy soggy nachos (especially since I doordash food), so for my first time, I requested to have the chips on the side. The amount of chips and the toppings itself was a 10 out of 10 for me. The food was delicious as well so 10 out of 10 again. I just doordashed nachos again last night and I requested to have the beans, sour cream, and chips on the side. (I don't like beans and am lactose intolerant) I felt bad for this request since I already felt like I was doing too much with the food separations. When I received my order, they nicely packed all of my food and it was still warm and I was just so ecstatic with the customer service I knew I wanted to review this place. (It's the little things that make the food experience enjoyable) Again, the food was delicious and I love their salsa. I am just happy with my overall experiences with this taqueria and am happy to be one of their customers.“

“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!“

“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!“

“2nd time having Tacos Mexicanos Don Ely cater our daughter's bday party and these tacos were the highlight of our party. The couple has always been super nice to us, and the steak, chicken, and carnitas tacos are to die for. Highly recommend visiting their taco truck for lunch or dinner, or inquiring about catering options!“

“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“

“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!“

“Auténtica comida taparía lo mejor de Jalisco“

“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.“

“Came here with my family seeking some tasty Mexican food and we weren't disappointed. We all ordered tacos: chorizo, carnitas, asada pastor and some folks ordered the veggie tacos which came with soooo many veggies.
We were all so happy with our choices. Great decision!“

“This is our 4th or 5th year using Lidia and her wonderful crew for their catering at least 2x year! They are punctual, reliable and make the best tacos around. Just the right flavor and quality! In addition to the tacos and fixings, the salsas and agua fresca (fan favorites from our crew are horchata and sandia!) are always hits! Highly recommend, your guests will be thrilled, full and asking to use them for their next party, too!“

“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.“

“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“

“-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.“