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!🤤“

“Don't be alarmed! This is literally a hidden gem. This is a kitchen/stand inside a convenience store. From the outside it doesn't look very appealing. I almost went somewhere else thinking I must have been mistaken... I'm SO glad I decided to check it out anyway. The lady cooking was super friendly, the kitchen looked super clean, and the food was absolutely fantastic. I'm annoyed I don't live nearby, because it could easily be my daily go to.“

“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!“

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

“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!!“

“Quality food! Good people!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Te quiero, Señor Camarón! Best shrimp tacos of my life. I got both the fried fish taco and (of course) the shrimp tacos. They were both filled to the brim with meat and the salsas were delicious. I also got a Michelada and it was huge! I unfortunately ate my food too fast so I did not get a picture but I will be back! Next time, I will try the ceviche. Muchas gracias!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

“Chile Verde Burrito with the Red Salsa 🥰“

“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..“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“-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.“

“Auténtica comida taparía lo mejor de Jalisco“

“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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

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

“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!“

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

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

“had the opportunity to try the tacos and gelatinas, I was not disappointed. The meat was seasoned just right, attention to service was great. I will definitely recommend this little hole in the wall to anyone that's looking for the authentic Nueva Italia flavor.“

“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“

“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.“

“Benn going here for a while. Great place“

“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.“

“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.“

“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 personal100/por siento recomendado“

“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.“