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    3 Brothers Kitchen

    4.0 (149 reviews)

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    Birria rice bowl with mango lemonade
    Kristine S.

    The rice bowl was just okay. Can definitely taste the Vietnamese inspiration for the beef Birria. Rice was a too mushy for my liking. Service was quick. Since it was quite hot during the day, the mango lemonade was refreshing. A tad more mango would have made it perfect. But I did like it wasn't sweet.

    Eva L.

    The Quesabirria taco is a must try. The corn tortilla was crunchy with little burnt spots that added a yummy toasty flavor. The meat was also very tasty and well seasoned. Adding the consomme just put this taco to the next level. Beefy flavored consomme with a slight sweetness to it. Not stingy on the cheese. Full on burst of flavors. Cilantro and onions to top it off. Didn't take long to get the food.

    Pork belly

    Got the pork belly rice plate while at a fair. Was reasonably priced and super yummy! Sauce not too sweet and the pork belly was crispy but melted in your mouth at the same time. Was enough food to keep me full the whole time there. The staff was also very efficient and nice.

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    Marc T.

    Had the fine experience of trying out this food truck at a festival in Cupertino's Memorial Park! There was a long line ahead of me and many food trucks out there, but I chose this spot because they had Vietnamese-Mexican fusion with their birria tacos of Vietnamese beef! Great looking food truck that catches the eye with its bright colors. They have lumpia, chicken tenders and fries, variety of hand crafted fruit drinks, and more! I placed my order and it was around $15 for the tacos and about an 8-10 minute wait. I was super surprised and impressed by the short wait time. The tacos themselves were gorgeous and came with a side sauce of birria to dip the tacos in and a lemon wedge for extra seasoning. Awesome presentation with the golden crisp shell, dark brown meat, gooey cheese, and sprinkled green onions. The first bite and all the bites were heavenly, so much crunch from the crispy taco shell, the succulent juices from the meat, and to add to that, the rich taste of birria!! All of it was delicious and an A+ experience!! Don't miss out on this food truck!

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    Kevin T.

    They mostly move around doing events and catering, but I had the opportunity to try these guys at the recent Cupterino Cherry Blossom Festival at the end of April. I had already scoped them out for a previous event...so I was stoked to finally get to try them out after all! Prices are at a premium, but even if it weren't a festival this stuff is definitely worth it. Even though we just got a small sample of their stuff, it was all fantastic and I'd definitely hit 3 Brothers Kitchen up again. ==Quesabirria Tacos - 5/5 Advertised as having vietnamese beef, they definitely live up to the fusion hype. Heavenly rich and extremely juicy, with a delicious birria dipping broth and a homey mouthfeel. Like seriously, the broth was remarkably drinkable like a pho broth. Tacos were also quite crunchy, yet while being very flavorful (I'd guess they might've been deep fried by their hollow crunch). Presentation was also quite vibrant; my photos were shoddy but it's still rather eye popping. ==Jalapeno poppers - 5/5 Rich and creamy with plenty of cream cheese filling. Definitely not particularly spicy for those concerned. Nice and crisp shell and positively popping (pun fully intended). Comes down to just over a dollar each, so a nice tasty snack for those on the move.

    Birria tacos
    Chris S.

    3 Brothers Kitchen food truck pulled up to Enchant in San Jose's earthquake stadium. Their line moved quickly, food is delicious, quantity was reasonable, and I was super happy for it. Only downside was it was pretty pricey with most of the dishes being $17-20 and a side of fries alone is $10. But with that being said, this was one of three food trucks at an already expensive event so I didn't mind, although if I was simply looking for lunch on a standard day those prices would make me look elsewhere. Their Birria tacos were my favorite although their chili fries and regular fries are pretty good too. I do not recommend the lumpia simply because they give very small portions of that and it is not worth the price

    Found 'em at the Flea
    Alyson C.

    I've always heard about this truck, and I'm so glad I found them at the Flea! We tried the fusion birria, which was the tacos with cilantro and onions, with the dipping sauce being very similar to pho broth, if not actually it. It worked, what can I say -- I really liked the combination and the birria was cooked really well. Definitely want to come across them again to see what else they offer, so I definitely recommend trying it when you 'em!

    Bo'rria tacos
    Lisa N.

    I was so excited to try 3brotherskitchen at 626 night market (Bay Area). In queso didn't know, let's taco bout this combo I never knew I needed! bo'rria tacos filled with vietnamese braised beef with bun bò hue consommé. "bò" is beef in vietnamese. bun bò hue is another popular vietnamese noodle soup (not just pho). + birria tacos is mexican dish. I want to consommé all the tacos!! So good and worth it!

    QuesaBorria Trio
    Michelle R.

    Tried out their food truck during the Fremont Street Eats. Ended up ordering the QuesaBorria trio and lumpias. QuesaBorria Trio (5/5): $15 for just 3 tacos but they were definitely delicious. The meat was tender and flavorful. This come with a Vietnamese style broth and house salsa. The broth was a little bit salty but the lime helped with the flavor. I love the salsa. It tasted really fresh and good. Wish they provided more of it. Lumpias (5/5) $8: I think this came with about 8 pieces of pork lumpias. These were the not mini sized lumpias. They were the regular sized ones. These were good too! Overall, food was great and service was friendly and quick. Looking forward to trying the other dishes.

    Jen-Jen B.

    I get excited wondering what I'm going to eat when I come across gatherings of food trucks.. So when I came across this truck, I figured why not give it a try. I had their braised beef, garlic noodles, and mint coleslaw. Such a good decision! Tasty and delicious! Looking forward to trying other dishes!

    bo'rria trio
    Tiffany B.

    As a foodie who's tried a bunch of fusion foods, I know sometimes clashing flavors and cultures can make a dish a hit or miss but when I saw Pho Birria (Bo'rria Trio) on the menu, I knew I had to try. Total of $16 for 3 birria tacos with consomme-- a little pricy but each taco was packed with TENDER (had to emphasize this), flavorful meat. The consomme was really flavorful but not overpowering when dipped. The pho flavor was strong and delicious but was a little salty so I put the limes to good use! It was a delicious twist on birria tacos-- it exceeded my expectations & is a must try! I also tried their pork belly fries. The fries were the best I've had in a while, they were breaded and were perfectly fried & crispy. Totally pleased with my experience here, if you ever see this truck around give it a try!

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    Ben W.

    Tried this food truck at the Earthquakes games. The Quesa Bo'rria tacos are such a special treat. It tastes like pho on a cheesy taco. Wish they had a physical location so I could easily find those tacos again. Unreal and a must try if you're a foody.

    Fusion birria tacos
    Raena F.

    First tried this food truck at the Dublin Festival and was hooked instantly. I love Birria tacos but the Asian fusion twist on these fusion birria tacos is chefs kiss. My kids always says it smells like pho but in the form of tacos. We've also tried their lumpias (we are part Filipino so it was a must) they were delicious and we tried the fusion ramen which smelled like pho in ramen with a twist as well. Very flavorful. It's a bit pricey than I wish for two tacos but worth it in my opinion. The line at this food truck is either long or short I have yet seen an in between. The the workers are quick and very accommodating. I will for sure be following for the next time they are in the tri valley area for my fusion birria tacos.

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    WOW! Last weekend I had some quesabirria tacos off the truck at a night market. I was so impressed. Loved every bite. Highly recommend.

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    3.9 km•West San Jose
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    Koja rice burger is way better than the Japanese Moss Burger. Once awhile we crave for it and too…read morebad their location footprint keeps shrinking. For now, we could only enjoy it in the Valley Fair mall food court. Since seating is inside the food court, it's a bit on luck to see what tables you can get and how clean it is. The menu is tempting as usual. Service is not bad. While the line was long, a member immediately opened up another cashier station to speed up the pace. We got their combo, which is short rib with waffle fries, a pulled pork Koja, and a beef Koja. The combo is 19.99, and you can trade up the fountain drink with their seasonal drink of Kunquet green Thai tea for additional $3. Their poster said free ice cream with the combo order, but they did not hand me the ice cream. :( The food tasted good!! The combo is loaded with flavorful short rib cubes (no bones) on a bed of fresh salad. It was a good portion that I didn't have to touch the rice at all. The pull pork Koja was also thick and heavily loaded. It's so thick that we couldn't put it between our lips. It has a good amount of meat and a thin layer of crisp inside. The Kunquet Green Thai Tea didn't have much Thai tea flavor, but a hint of lemony taste. Not bad for a hot summer day and trying some new things. Overall a great salivating meal! Hopefully this location sticks and we can come back to refill our cravings each time.

    Kamakazi fries, short rib bowl, and beef bowl. All were delicious and filling. Short line on a…read moreSaturday afternoon. We were able to grab two tables for our team. Lucky day.

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