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    Barya Kitchen

    4.2 (52 reviews)

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    $9 - one order: Turon (9/25")
    Kay O.

    While waiting for my Kona coffee and crêpe, I was thinking I should get a little snack at this unique looking Filipino food truck. My co-teacher got some lumpia so I figured I would get an order of Turon. I honestly haven't had any since that one spot on East side shut down post pandemic. The order was $9 for 2 pieces of Turon, with a sauce, which was fine since I was thinking how big the pieces were from the East side spot. Lol when my order was ready, it was nice warm and crispy and smelled delicious! I was just kind of sad to see them as little snack sizes and it looked as if they cut the Saba Banana into eighths if not, quarter sizes. Hee. Fancy cutting? My co-teacher said that the lumpia was OK but nothing she couldn't make at home. Especially since she's Filipino. The Turon was good, but very small in size and the dipping sauce had a really good flavor! I wouldn't mind trying some other things on their menu, but I wish their Turon would have been bigger and maybe added some jackfruit inside..... since that's what I'm used to with that delicious banana caramel sauce. The ambience was fine, I had to ask a valet driver where I could park since their location is out in front of a hospital and there's no real parking area since it's the pick up section of the hospital. Lol.

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    Vanessa P.

    Masarap! First time at the Barya Kitchen food truck last Friday for the Mexipino event at the flea market and we absolutely loved it. The line was never ending all night and we stood for about 30 minutes, totally worth the wait! Once we actually ordered the wait time for the food was pretty fast maybe 10 minutes at most. Food was piping hot, fresh and flavorful. Exactly what we were looking for at the night market . We ordered the combination plate: bistek and sisig, one of their specials the white adobo carnitas taco and the ube black sesame horchata. Everything was a solid 10/10. I've had ube horchata before, but never this good before, we think the black sesame added an extra layer of deliciousness to the drink. The meats: unctuous, tender, a flavor bomb. Everything complimented each other, I loved the crispness of the atchara. Also adored the way the shanghai lumpia was wrapped, so cute! The perfect bite. Their food truck alone would make me come back for a night market at the flea market. Next time, I'm ordering one of each dish. Thank you Barya Kitchen!

    Bistek in combination rice bowl
    Annabelle R.

    Waited 40 minutes to get to the front of the line for this food truck at Viva CalleSJ in Emma Prusch Park this past Sunday. Then another 5 minutes for my food to be ready. Service noticeably inefficient, the order line moved much slower than the lines at other food trucks and eateries at the event. Luckily, the food was delicious. Ordered the combination rice bowl serving some of my faves--beef bistek, pork sisig, and lumpia. The lumpia was nice and crunchy, filled with tasty ingredients, and the bistek and sisig were cooked nicely and had good flavor. Only issue was the bistek was chopped similarly to the sisig. If the meat is minced into such small pieces, at least give me a spoon to eat this with... this is a filipino spot right?!? Unfortunately, they only provided a fork (I'm filipino... I need both).

    Beef Bistek bowl + 2 lumpia & ube black sesame horchata
    Kristine F.

    I had no idea I started following Barya on Instagram in 2021! Finally got to try them this past October at the Filipino & Mexican American Heritage month Oasis Makers Fair at the Tetra Hotel in Sunnyvale. WOW that's a mouthful, which is exactly what'll happen once you order Barya's freshly cooked grub! Made to order rice "bowls", lumpia, tacos, & more! Eats: *Pork Sisig Bowl *Beef Bistek Bowl *Combo with 2 lumpias *Birria Lumpia *Turon (banana lumpia with jackfruit dipping sauce) *Ube Black Sesame Horchata Order at the left window & pay with Venmo or Zelle to avoid a 3% credit card processing fee. I totally forgot last time. They'll hand you a buzzer to let you know when it's time to collect the goods at the right window. Customer service has always been courteous and efficient. Food comes out pretty quickly when there's no line. Expect a wait when it's busy of course. The sisig is a bit too fatty for my taste but I love the bistek! Chopped tender beef with a pan fried exterior served with hot steamed rice, sautéed onions, green onions, pickled red cabbage, and a lime wedge. Don't forget the crispy lumpia! Rolled like cigars and filled with tasty meat filling. Dunk it in sweet and sour sauce. The birria lumpia comes with warm consommé. Turon normally has langka (jackfruit) in it but Barya keeps it modern with a sweet dipping sauce instead! OMG get their ube black sesame horchata! It's not too sweet but super addicting. Sad to say I'm a Filipino that's not too into ube but I love this stuff! I am also a huge fan of black sesame and cinnamon rice milk so yeah. Can't wait to order from them again!

    Shanghai lumpia $14
    Christie B.

    Stopped by the San Jose's Westside Feast Fest and decided to try Barya Kitchen's truck. It was a very warm afternoon so I was grateful for the large canopy to stand under while I made up my mind on what to order. The menu is small and many items were sold out by the time I arrived. Opted for the Shanghai, lumpia and Turon. Customer service was good as I was greeted with a smile by both of the owners who work the truck. LUMPIA - 5 pieces for $14 These were tasty although pretty skinny and cooked to order so they were nice and hot. TURON - 2 pieces for $9. These were really good. I love banana desserts so I enjoyed these. Both items came with one itty bitty teeny tiny dippy sauce each. Would ask for more if I come back again. These were both tasty but way too expensive in my opinion. Over $25 for two very small appetizer items was a little shocking. I might give one of their meals a try if I stumble on this truck again but not sure I'd intentionally seek them out.

    Pork Sisig with rice
    Eva L.

    Tried the Birria Lumpias with consomme and the Pork Sisig. The Pork Sisig tasted more like dry version pork belly adobo. It was good but didn't have the sisig flavor which is usually a hint of sourness from lemon or mayo and a light spicy kick from jalapeno. Could not taste the Jack cheese from the lumpia filling. Meat was pretty muted that I could taste more of the wrapper. They were crispy. Some of the Lumpias had hollow sections, no meat filling. Consomme was good. Pretty pricey. But service was quick and staff were nice.

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    Dang L.

    Couldn't resist getting the ube sesame horchata. It was sweet and you can definitely taste the sesame and ube flavor. It was too sweet for me even with the ice. There was a long line but service was quick probably because I only got the drink.

    Veggie lumpia and birria lumpia

    One of my favorite places to get lumpia! I found out the lumpia are all individually hand rolled! They are so crunchy and juicy and delicious. Both the veggie and the birria lumpia are must haves!!

    Allan A.

    Rod and Selena are an amazing couple reppin the Filipino community with their awesome food. Sisig, bistek, birria and turon are a few of my faves. Watch out for their specials. If you ever see the beef salpicao, go for it.

    Pork Sisig Rice Bowl
    Lynna C.

    Whenever I see Barya Kitchen's truck at an event, I don't care who else is there, I'm eating Filipino food. The owners, Rod & Selina, are the sweetest & such hard-working people! I'm always greeted by Selina at the window with a smile! Even during the summer events when it is hot as balls (& I know the inside of the truck is significantly hotter), I see them hustling to get those orders out. There is a reason they always have a line & sell out early on. My go-to order is the pork sisig rice bowl. For $20, you get a good amount of food that'll fill you up! I love the blend of flavors (the more vinegary, the better in my opinion) with the combination of rice (2 scoops) & side of pickled veggies. Their lumpia is also a great option for a snack. You can definitely tell that they make everything by hand & they're not skimping out by selling those frozen grocery store ones. I always look forward to seeing their truck at events & can't wait to see them again soon!

    Maria B.

    I tried Barya Kitchen a couple weeks ago when they came to Stanford and I was SO impressed. I got a birria taco and an order of lumpia. The food came out fairly quickly which I appreciated. This lumpia was the BEST I've ever had. Absolutely delicious, no notes. They were hot, they were fresh, and the flavor was amazing. The taco was really delicious as well. I would definitely say the prices are well worth it at this food truck as the food is really high quality!

    Siopao menu. Sun lunch 2022-08-21
    Ziyan C.

    Barya had a food truck at our local block party and we enjoyed their food! * Ube Sesame Horchata ($5.00) - 4.5 stars I saw someone else holding this drink and it looks so good, even though I'd already made our lunch order, I got back in line just to get this drink. * Pork siopao ($3.00) - 3.5 stars The bun was very soft and tasty. * Quesabirria Taco, single ($6.00) - 4 stars Full of flavor and meat. A little overpriced for a single taco. * BARYA Turon 2 pcs ($9.00) - 4 stars A tasty sweet take on an egg roll!

    i just wanna try it,but not good taste liked adobo totally not sisig at all.

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    Thank you Jack!! The support and gorgeous photos cannot be beat :)

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    Yes! We will try to make it to SF more:) tysm

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    Hi there! We have a pop up this Friday: details, order link is on our IG bio. Pick up is @ 326 commercial street SJ . Thanks for your interest- hope your friend can try our housemade hand rolled lumpia! If your friend sends us a DM we can make her a… Read more

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    Tacos El Compa Taqueria

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    Cambrian Park

    I came here on weekday evening to grab some dinner. Heard of this place from Reddit, it does feel…read morelike a hole in the wall, but it was pretty busy. Lots of take out orders and dine in orders. I ordered 5 super tacos to share with different meats (pollo, carne asada, al pastor, carnitas and chorizo). The super tacos come with cilantro, onions, avocado, sour cream, cheese and pico de gallo. All the tacos come with homemade corn tortillas - you could tell they were fresh. The tacos are big, not small at all. The carne asada, carnitas and pollo was my favorite. Al pastor was good as well, chorizo was not that flavorful for me. However, they also have 3 types of salsas (green, red and a creamy orange) you can use to help add some more flavor if needed. I plan to come back here to try their burritos and tortas as well next time.

    Came here for lunch after reading the great reviews! It was packed and all the tables were filled…read more Kind of small establishment and the set up reminds me of a narrow hallway. We ordered 2x Carne Asada Taco 7/10 2x Al Pastor 7/10 Asada Burrito Bowl 7/10 Enchiladas with Rojo Sauce 7/10 The burrito bowl was good, but for the price point you may be better off going to Chipotle, I felt that the burrito bowl was a bit soggy. The tacos were good and the tortilla they used was quite thick. The enchiladas had good flavor as well, and I would be interested in trying their enchilada with the verde sauce next time. Their prices have steadily risen over time and they have updated their menu prices as well. One thing that elevated this restaurant to 4 stars is their sauce! The red sauce and green sauce recipe is definitely unique compared to other taquerias. The red sauce bottle helps with the flavor tremendously and without it I would have rated this place lower.

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    Tacos Los Tres Reyes

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    East San Jose

    Firstly, be very careful when you enter this location, the turn is very small and kind of hidden. I…read morewent with some family and everyone missed the turn on right and had to U turn and try again just FYI Depending on when you go parking can be difficult, if it is packed I would recommend parking the street over and walking. Most of the food is prepared in a food truck where you line up and order. Seating is next to the sauce bar and they have first come first serve seating. Typical culture is to put the sauce directly on the tacos when you receive them. They give sauce cups if you order to go otherwise they are reluctant to give them out. Currently they are constructing a building around their seating area which is new. This implies that they are generating enough cash to turn their food truck and seating area into an actual establishment. Onto the food review! Carne Asada 7/10 Lengua 7.5/10 Carnitas 8/10 Cabeza 8.3 /10 Suadero 8.5/10 Al Pastor 8.5/10 Suadero and Pastor were top contenders with the most flavor depth. Personally I liked the cabeza as it was very soft, but the flavor can't compare to the suadero. The carne asada lacked flavor in my opinion and was the least tasty out of the meats we tried. Carnitas had that great crunch you're looking for in a taco as it is seared excellently. Lengua was flavorful and super soft just like the cabeza which indicates that they were both braised to perfection. All choices are very solid albeit be prepared for a very greasy meal. The star of the show is their avocado salsa! They offered 6 other sauces in their sauce bar but the avocado salsa was superb compared to the others. This was the only option that had me coming back to sauce bar throughout my meal. They also offered pickled carrots, jalapeños, and onions at their sauce bar to help balance the flavors. Finally the best JD big back tip is to get the large strawberry horchata! It was so good we finished ours before even taking a picture of it! The flavor profile on that beverage is superb, imagine a creamy strawberry yakult that is the perfect option to balance greasy tacos. This is a hidden gem item as their strawberry horchata is significantly better than other restaurants version of it. They also offer other flavored horchata but the strawberry remains top tier.

    OH MY LANTA!!! Tres Reyes is the beeeeest! I absolutely love the tacos here. They have taken over…read moreas my go-to taco spot in the South Bay. I always go for the pastor tacos. The marinade is perfect and the meat is tender. I've never tried their burritos, only because I can't get enough of their tacos which is crazy because I'm usually the opposite. But Tres Reyes is just that good. I love how they have a dedicated dining area that is always clean. I've never had trouble finding a seat either. The dining area has a full salsa bar with all myriad sauces. They even have picked red onions, jalapeños, and carrots. So good with tacos. Finally, the selection of aguas frescas they have is insane. They have like 8 different flavors if I'm not mistaken. My absolute favorite is the melon/cantaloupe drink. It's so sweet and refreshing. You can definitely taste the fresh melon. So by all means, visit Tres Reyes. Just not too much cuz it's mine!!! ;)

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    East San Jose

    Went to the location on Alum Rock. Parking was good on a Saturday night. Warm and friendly service…read more Had al pastor gringa and 5 tacos: asada, lengua, cabeza, buche, & tripas. Loved: lengua, tripas, cabeza, and al pastor. Lengua was nice and soft, great with orange or brown sauce. Tripas was chopped up instead of typical tube shaped; was slightly crunchy but amazing flavor. Cabeza tasted good but can be a little fatty. Al pastor was delicious with lots of flavor and a good size chunk of pineapple. Ok: buche and asada. Good but the other meat just outshone them.

    We came here looking for something new. Tacos Los Reyes and Bombero are some of our recent…read morefavorites. If it wasn't for my wife's food poisoning maybe this is 4 stars. Food (3 stars) + Tripa tacos are very delicious. Some places make these crispy. It's not here but still yummy in my tummy. ~ Burritos with carne asada and pastor is pretty good. However wifey got really sick. It's Mother's Day today and she's stuck in bed. I ate 1/4 of her burrito but I'm fine. So not sure how to rate this. Taste is pretty good. We asked for no beans so it's a bit plain but I still enjoyed it. - Gringas is like a quesadilla with pastor. It's alright but not worth $10+. I'd rather get 3 tacos! - Carne asada meat has a nice Smokey flavor. However it's jerky like toughness and a bit dry. - Someone in another review was raving about this place having the best Al pastor. So all of that hype made it a bit of a downer since I find it mid. Service (3 stars) + Typical food truck style ordering but it's more of a trailer. They have a little salsa bar with about 4-5 sauce options. Ambiance (2 stars) - Too many loud cars passing while we're eating. I can barely have a conversation with the wifey not that we have a ton to talk about lol. - No restrooms nearby. Daughter had to use an emergency toilet that we bring. - Terrible parking where people park behind you and you can't get out quickly. Yes, it takes them awhile to realize they're in your way.

    Cali Spartan Mexican Kitchen

    Cali Spartan Mexican Kitchen

    (1.1k reviews)

    $$

    Downtown

    great vibes and atmosphere as well as wonderful service from all of the staff that was there. 10/10…read morewould recommend to anyone looking for good food and drinks and vibes, ask for arnaldo

    Came here for lunch on my quest of trying all locations for Cali Spartan; 2/3 so far…read more This is the original location and it did not disappoint! 5/5 stars had a wonderful experience! Servers were attentive and were ready to take our order immediately. The interior decorations are very beautiful, but it is a bit smaller than the blossom hill location. Parking can be difficult during peak hours so keep that in mind. The food was delicious and HIT the spot. The quality of their food is very consistent and is jam packed full of flavor & fresh! Al Pastor Fajitas 10/10 Carne Asada Fajitas 9.5/10 Chips and Guac 9/10 Tried some new items on the menu instead of what's usually ordered and it did not disappoint! Their sauce bar and mango salsa/condiment availability is better than the blossom hill location. Both the Al Pastor and Carne Asada were scrumptious, they were cooked to perfection and had some crunchy pieces too! Flavor was superb, but the Al Pastor did taste better than the Carne Asada. Chips and Guac was excellent, and they also do have the chip seasoning to boost the flavor! Overall the fupa is very happy with this experience and only have 1 more location to try! Big Back Tip: Extremely satisfied with this order because the sheer amount of protein you get for the price point has got to be better than any other item. Will definitely return to indulge on this again.

    Tacos panchito - Burrito. This thing is really big!

    Tacos panchito

    (59 reviews)

    Fairgrounds

    Some places just get it right every single time and this taco truck is one of them…read more I've ordered through DoorDash and picked up directly from the truck, and the experience is identical either way: fresh, correct, and consistent without fail. That kind of reliability is more rare than it should be, and it's worth calling out. The tacos themselves are the main event. The Carne Asada, Suadero, and Al Pastor are all standouts, but the Al Pastor especially earns its spot. They serve it with pineapple, which is the way it's meant to be done and a detail that tells you they actually care about getting it right. These are easily some of the best tacos in San Jose, and I don't say that lightly given how much competition there is in the South Bay. But the drinks alone might be worth the trip. Their Horchata and Agua Fresca are genuinely among the best I've had anywhere in the Bay Area and that's a real statement in a region with no shortage of excellent options. The salsa bar is a nice bonus: a self-serve setup where you scoop what you want into containers, and they send you off with baggies of fresh cilantro and onion so you can finish the tacos exactly how you like them. They actively encourage you to take plenty, which tells you a lot about the kind of place this is. The staff is warm and welcoming on top of everything else. Truly one of the best taco trucks around. Don't sleep on it!!

    Overall Rating 4/5…read more (They've done me well in the past, so although this visit wasn't the best I return because of my past experiences) Burrito Suadero burrito 6/10 - the burrito was okay, today was a miss for the burrito as it lacked a lot of flavor and they filled it up with 75% rice this time. This is the only time I didn't finish the burrito and usually it has a lot more flavor but unfortunately this time I was disappointed in the quality to the point I didn't finish it. Tacos suadero 8/10 cabeza con el vapor 9.5/10 lengua con el vapor 6/10 carne asada 6/10 al pastor 8.5/10 The tacos were the star of the show tonight with the their Al Pastor Tacos and Cabeza con el vapor! Those had the best flavor profile The green and orange sauces were okay, not extremely flavorful and receive a sauce rating of 2.5/5; it's good for the first couple bites then the flavor fatigue gets real. Next time only cabeza and al pastor in taco form. Panchito is a nice taco truck located next to the tire shop. They have extremely nice staff that really make you feel at home. I usually come here whenever I am craving Mexican food and sometimes it is hit or miss. They have tables outside but sometimes it's too cold at night so I Togo the food home, but they always play some great music there!

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    (591 reviews)

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    Almaden Valley

    02/02/26. Update.... Probably my 10th visit, and this time it was absolutely incredible…read more I always ordere "The Double Meat Carne Asada" Burrito, 8 times out of 10 it has been delicious, but Saturday was Top Notch, OMG. The meat was perfectly cooked, moist and No Chunks of fat at all, and there was plenty of meat as well, mixed with a perfect bit of rice & beans, cheese, a tiny bit of avocado (I always have extra at home for this + sour cream) and the dough is pleasantly thin. I throw this in a counter top oven, and while heating, the dough becomes wonderfully crisp... Ohlala. The restaurant itself is clean, inviting, big windows all around, an impressive bar, and several TV screens that however, makes it on the noisy side. Always a lot of families there, seeming to enjoy all different kinds of wonderful dishes. I got two meals out of this heavenly Burrito, and I will definitely recommend this place.

    Cali-Spartan has multiple locations in San Jose! They're better known for their location closer to…read moreSJSU. Good place to get your fix for authentic mexican food. Staff was quick to take our orders and clean up. Corn tortillas are used for the tacos. The ingredient description for food options is concise and also descriptive to let people know what to expect. They serve soft, regular, and crispy tortillas at this chain. The carne asada was on the drier side when I had it this time. Definitely had juicier meats here in the past. The tortilla was a little crispier than I remember for the regular tacos. Will be back at this location or at the others since it's one of the popular choices in SJ!

    Barya Kitchen - filipino - Updated May 2026

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