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    Barya Kitchen

    4.2 (53 reviews)

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    Vegetarian catering

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    Ube black sesame horchata
    Sydney J.

    This review is specifically for the ube black sesame horchata. It contains coconut condensed milk and oat milk. It was very strong on the sesame, which I unfortunately felt overrode the ube flavor, since ube tends to be a bit weaker on its own. I wish the ube flavor were stronger. But if you really like sesame, then you may enjoy this. They gave a paper straw, and I really appreciate the environmental sustainability but unfortunately the straw got too bent to be usable before I got to the end of the drink.

    $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!

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

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    Ube Horchata was a delight as was the food. Super friendly. Look forward to crossing paths with them again.

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    Thank you Daniel! That drink really is amazing.. and yes vegan!

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    Really excellent options, tasty food, and great service! Wish the truck was closer to San Francisco, CA!

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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… 

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    Tacos panchito

    Tacos panchito

    4.1
    (59 reviews)
    5.6 mi

    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!

    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!!

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    Cali-Spartan Mexican Kitchen

    3.8
    (612 reviews)
    7.9 mi
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    I've visited the downtown location so brought the gang here for lunch…read more We were seated and we all placed our orders. The salsa is self serve as well as all the other toppings like onion, radish, cilantro. I've enjoyed everything I've ordered. The sopes and gorditas are crispy and flavorful. The orange salsa is my favorite. During lunch time there's scattered tables full of people. The noise level is average for a place like this. The staff takes your order and brings out the food as it's ready. Service is fine. Water cups on a table for self serve. Very little interaction with the servers once your food is served. Pay up at front if they don't come with the check. Great lunch spot!

    I've been to Cali Spartan a few times now, and it never disappoints! This visit we ordered 12 tacos…read moretotal (al pastor and carne asada), along with two sides of rice and beans, avocado, and aguas frescas. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and came out hot. The tacos were generously filled, the tortillas were delicious, and the aguas frescas were refreshing. There was a small mix-up with our order at first. Our waitress accidentally thought we had only ordered six tacos instead of twelve, so we initially received six tacos, one side of rice and beans, and were still waiting on our drinks. When she came by and noticed one of us wasn't eating, she asked if we were waiting on anything. We explained that we were still supposed to receive six more tacos, another side of rice and beans, and our drinks. She apologized, brought our drinks over right away, and the rest of our food came out quickly. Even with the mix-up, everything was handled professionally, and we appreciated how quickly she fixed it. We originally sat outside, but decided to move inside because of the bugs. The inside of the restaurant was clean, comfortable, and had a welcoming atmosphere. Since it was the Fourth of July, it wasn't busy, which made for a relaxed dining experience. The salsa bar was being prepped, but our waitress gladly brought us fresh limes when we asked. Overall, the food was delicious, the service was friendly, and even though there was a small mistake with our order, it was corrected quickly without any issues. We'll definitely be back! Highly recommend Cali Spartan if you're looking for delicious tacos and great customer service.

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    El Halal Amigos

    El Halal Amigos

    4.2
    (626 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    Halal
    Vegetarian friendly

    I've been a regular customer at El Halal Amigos for quite some time and have tried many different…read moreitems on the menu. Today, I decided to order the Chicken Fajitas, and it completely exceeded my expectations. Without a doubt, it was the most delicious fajitas dish I have ever had. The chicken was perfectly seasoned, the vegetables were cooked just right, and all the flavors came together beautifully. Everything was cooked to perfection. The portion size was very generous, and the sides were fantastic. The guacamole, sour cream, Spanish rice, and black beans were all fresh, flavorful, and complemented the meal perfectly. I've always enjoyed the food here, but from now on the Chicken Fajitas will definitely be my regular order. Well-deserved 5 stars. Thank you, El Halal Amigos!

    This was my very first visit to El Halal Mexican Restaurant in the heart of downtown Willow Glen,…read moreand I've been wanting to stop by for a while. I finally decided to give it a try after hearing about the restaurant from food reviewer Dave fiore text. As someone who absolutely loves tacos and is always on the hunt for great local taco spots, I was excited to see how this place compared to some of my favorites. I ordered four different tacos, and overall, they were pretty good. They weren't bad by any means, but they also didn't quite blow me away. The meat was cooked well, the tortillas were fresh, and the tacos had good flavor. The salsa was decent too, although I personally prefer something with a little more kick. Everyone has different tastes, so this is just my opinion. One thing I really appreciated was how clean and organized the restaurant was. You can tell they take pride in keeping the dining area nice and welcoming. The staff was friendly, and my food came out quickly. It's always a good sign when a restaurant pays attention to both cleanliness and customer service. I've eaten at a lot of taco places throughout the Bay Area, so I naturally compare every new place to some of my favorites. While El Halal Mexican Restaurant didn't make the top of my list, I still had a good experience and I'm glad I finally gave it a shot. Not every restaurant has to be your favorite to be worth visiting. I also like supporting family-owned businesses because I know how much hard work goes into running a local restaurant. They deserve credit for creating a clean, welcoming place and serving quality food. Will I come back? Maybe. If I do, I'd probably try something different on the menu instead of the tacos. Sometimes a restaurant's best dish isn't the first thing you order, and I'd be interested in seeing what else they have to offer. Overall, I'd give El Halal Mexican Restaurant a solid 4 out of 5 stars. It was a good experience, I'm happy I finally got to try it, and if you're in the Willow Glen area, it's worth stopping by and deciding for yourself.

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    Birria ONLY on Wednesdays!
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