There are restaurants with great food, and then there are places with great people behind the food. Boriqua Kitchen is both. One afternoon in Hayward, my family and I showed up right at 6 PM, exactly at closing time. We had just left a family party but purposely held our appetite because our favorite Puerto Rican food truck was finally back in town. My wife and I were married in Old San Juan, and Puerto Rico will always hold a special place in our hearts. We even travel back to the island with our kids whenever we can. When Chef Darren saw how disappointed we were that we had missed them, he didn't turn us away. Even though they were already closed, he fired the grill back up and blessed our family with an incredible meal. That level of hospitality, heart, and genuine Puerto Rican warmth is rare. The food was absolutely amazing as always, authentic flavors that instantly take us back to the island, but the kindness and service meant even more to us. We'll always support Boriqua Kitchen. Truly the best Puerto Rican food in the Bay Area, served by people who treat you like family. read more

Boriqua Kitchen - Arroz con gandules and a very happy Puerto Rican family - Food Trucks Near Me

I meannnn...when I start with that, it's just no words. Ok don't get me wrong, I may not know left from right on what is authentic PR food, but when I put something good in my mouth - I know, nuff said. Roberto Clemente - yes 100% Ok we actually tried multiple things from the menu and quite literally everything was friggin delicious. I will say, come hungry, come ready for some fried food and enjoy. Talk to Anthony and find out what he's bringing to your belly - he'll guide you the way. I get excited every time I see the truck in our hood. Go, thank me later. read more

We came across Boriqua Kitchen outside of the Lucky's parking lot when we were about to do our grocery shopping.  I am always up for Puerto Rican food so even though we already had dinner, I had to at least try a couple of sides like their empanadas and garlic tostones.  Both were full of flavor and the garlic tostone had the perfect crunch that is offset by their addictive dipping sauce.  I definitely need to follow them on IG to see when they will be back so I can try those entrees too. read more

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This is the most delicious quality meal I've tried in a long time. Not one disappointment not 1!! The man is such a nice man so friendly. He has a customer for life in me..the garlic things (forgot the name) delish!! read more

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********Blacked Owned Business Alert************************* I was finally able to catch them at their published location before the food was SOLD OUT!! I was winning that day. I was out running errands and saw where they were going to be for lunch and the times. The Universe was working with me that day because I found a park and was 4th in line before they were taking orders. Please be mindful that there was only one person taking the orders and cooking/prepping the food. I don't know if it is always the case, but he got it done. Of course, there was somewhat of a wait. Now that I am thinking, maybe I was just ready to tear into the food and that there wasn't a wait. LMFAO. This is what I ordered: #21 Roberto Clemente and some Empanadas Carne. Need I say more..... If you see someone running behind the truck for a plate of food, that's me. Lol read more

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I enjoyed it a lot. The only con is the portion size. I was able to get a plate in Alameda. Nice area to just walk across and enjoy food in the park and find some tables around. The grass is nice too. The menu is pretty straight forward, either a plate or a la carte items. I went with chicharrones de pollo. Very nice and crispy. The inside of the chicken very tender. The rice and beans are in good flavour as well as the plantains. Plenty of plantains which were yum. The rice had nice seasoning; tangy and flavourful. Very chill staff, there was no wait around 4pm on a Sunday. No cash or cards accepted. There's vegetarian plates as well. Next time I'll get the chuleta. read more

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Chef Darren continues to deliver some of the best (arguably in California) PR food. This trip, I had the Roberto Clemente and side orders of maduros and garlic tostones. Everything was nicely seasoned and the portions were generous. I'm a longstanding fan of Boricua Kitchen and will continue to support the Bay's tastiest PR food spot. read more

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If you haven't checked out Boriqua Kitchen, you've been missing out on some amazing Puerto Rican eats. Follow Chef Anthony's IG to see where they are headed next. I am fortunate that he comes out to the city pretty frequently. I've eaten BK's food twice now and definitely look forward to the next. Yummers: Roberto Clemente (chicken) La Isla (fish) Empanadas (Don't forget the sauce!) If you order these as entrees, they're served with delish plantains, rice, and beans. You pretty much can't go wrong with anything here. I don't know what authentic PR food is but I do know what is amazing to my taste buds. This is IT. 5 solid stars. read more

Fantastic! One of the best empanadas I've ever had. Chicken was moist and crisp. Garlic plantains totally hit the spot. Excellent price as well! Get some extra hot sauce. You'll drink it up! read more

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I was excited to see this food truck across the street from the hospital. I ordered the chicken wing plate and two empanadas. Unfortunately, it wasn't until I arrived home that I saw I'd been given a pork chop. No harm done. There were two people ahead of me. The wait was a little long (had to extend parking meter from 10 to 15 minutes, but I'm assuming that's because they cook everything fresh. Service was friendly and apologetic for the wait. Everything was delicious--including the pork chop, and for deep fried meat? it was not greasy at all, and though I like my pork chops, a little less cooked than most, it was a perfectly seasoned cooked medium, and still tender enough for the flavor to come through. Would I rather have gotten the empanadas? Of course, but anyone can make a mistake, and I might have been unintelligible. Delicious arroz con gandules, too. The cost for everything was $35, including $5 tip. I enjoyed the food very much. I love Puerto Rico and it's really hard to find food of this quality around here. I'm still on a quest to find lechòn and mofongo, but this really satisfied my craving. read more

Just recently tried Puerto Rican for the first time and let me tell you... It was AMAZING! I ordered the (chefs special) which was the deep fried pork shoulder with a side of arroz con gandules, maduros, and habichuelas. Also ordered the ground beef empanadas, and the BK wings. Everything was so flavorful and deeelicious! Service was great and efficient. Presentation was very nice as well. Location was cool, had some places to sit and enjoy the food. Can't wait til they come back to San Jose! Craving all of this now. read more

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I have heard about how good Boriqua Kitchen is for as long as they have been around. I live in Santa Rosa and I haven't been able to catch up with them until today. Boy have I been missing out. We have a couple of options here in Santa Rosa for Puerto Rican food but I have to say making the trip to where they are is so worth it. Chef Darren makes the best Puerto Rican food. Great food and great portions. read more

Finally got to try Boricua Kitchen and it did not disappoint. Got the Chicharonnes De Pollo which was fried perfectly- tender but crispy and so flavorful! Apparently this is also Bad Bunny's favorite place to order from when he's in The Bay. The portions they give is good enough for two meals. I'm looking forward to trying the fried rockfish meal next. I'm sure it'll be smackin. read more

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Thanks Chef Im so grateful for my pasteles order Both chicken & pork were delicious So glad I ordered because my family almost went without pasteles for Thanksgiving Plus the Customer Service at the truck is excellent Did I mention all the menu items are really Authentic Puerto Rican Food made with love and feeds my soul with every bite read more

I really love the food from Boriqua Kitchen! I love it when they come to San Jose bc I get the most delicious pork chop plate! My girls enjoy the chicken bites and I always get an empanada on the side! Man, everything is sooooo tasty! The customer service is amazing....Chef D always has great conversation as well! Boriqua Kitchen has a special place in my heart bc when we met them in Oakland a couple of years ago, my daughter and I were the only one to read the sign that asked ppl NOT to lean on their small counter lol! Because of that, we got a free empanada and fell in love ever since!!!! read more

We had La Isla fried rock fish with the rice and plantains. All delicious and we'll be looking to return soon. The rice with with kidney beans was very good. read more

Holy delicious treats Batman!!!!!! This place is bomb. The empanadias are delicious the tostones are amazing and OMFG they had Alcapurrias. IYKYK listen up east bay you need to track this food truck down and get yourself some while they have them and they run out fast. Alcapurrias are as Puerto Rican as you get and it's so worth the time to get one. The prices are great and you won't leave wanting. In past visits I've had chicharonnes as well and the whole menu is fire. I can't recommend this place enough. I'm so lucky they park minutes from my place so I can eat there often. Get down here now. WEPA!!!!!!!!!! read more

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i've had them bookmarked for years and finally saw from their instagram stories that they were in hayward last weekend so we stopped by heritage plaza park and gave them a try! was lucky that there was no wait cuz even with only one person ahead of us, the food still took maybe 20 min to come out. the meal overall was satisfying, but the meat was a little dry so nothing to rave about. the thing i did love were the maduros. those i would definitely come back for and maybe try new entrees next time. i got the carne frita special and my husband tried the empanada which he liked. read more

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Delicious food and always friendly service. Happy to have good PR food on the west coast.

I have followed this food truck to three different locations and when I saw it in Alameda at the beach across the street from where I just moved to I was excited. UNTIL I got the poor customer service that I got. I waited at the order window for 10 minutes wondering when Darren (the owner) was going to turn around and greet me and take my order. I made some obvious noises hoping to get his attention but no luck. I finally had to say " are you taking orders?" When he turned around it was very apparent by his tone and body language that I was annoying him. He didn't even say hello. I ordered two pork chop dinners at $19 a piece which comes with one pork chop, rice, all of 5 beans and plantain bananas. How do you only give 5 beans for a $19 order that comes with rice and beans??? I will never spend my money there again. He was extremely rude and so was the girl working with him. Why do you only give 5 beans for an order??!!! Don't waste your money, it's not worth it. His customer service and lack of portion sizes are not deserving of your money. read more

Everything here is excellent. My favorite is either the carne frita or empanada. Can't go wrong ordering from here.

Boricua Kitchen food truck dishes are --authentic Puerto Rican flavors, friendly vibes, and quick service. Every bite feels like a mini-vacation. Must-try! read more

I love to support other boriqua's all over the country, however, unfortunately I cannot write a positive review. I traveled to the Bay Area to spend time with a friend. Bragged about how tasty our food is. We went 30 mins out of her way to get plates. I spent $64 bucks on 3 plates. Neither me, my friend or her mom enjoyed the food. Rice was hard and under cooked. Pastelios were underwhelming, beans were way too salty and the plantanos were burnt and super small. What was more embarrassing for me was that my friend's mom was complaining. Her words were "This isn't Puerto Rican food". Please please do better. There are very few places in both SoCal and NoCal that serve our food. We cannot have people thinking we don't cook well. read more

LOOOOOOOOONG overdue review. Like, 2-3 years overdue. But I've got time today!!! First things first, I am part Puerto Rican but I didn't grow up eating our food. Sad, I know. A few friends told me about this truck, and I saw it around Oakland all the time. Fast forward to when Chef Darren popped up in Richmond. I don't know what happens first...me smelling his food or hearing the music he's playing (FYI, he's also a DJ!) The menu is small, but it's almost too big when it's time to decide what to order. Me being who I am, I order everything that sounds good and figure out how to eat it all later. Being a West Coast Boricua comes with the challenge of finding Puerto Rican food, but come here and look no further. His empanadas, his rum cake, the rice, the chicken, the pork, the fish, the plátanos!!! I would fight someone who didn't agree that this is comforting, delicious, soulful Puerto Rican food. Crack open your wallet (or unlock your phone), crack open a Coco Rico and have one of everything on the menu. read more

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This is my go-to Puerto Rican place, the food is super good and authentic. I went twice in one week!! The empanadillas, the pollo and the fish are all super good but my favorite are the boriqua wings!! It's a must have, if in your area or drive!! read more

The portions are huge and the food is so good! I live in Hayes Valley and love that they now stop here, because I'll be a regular customer. Danny is so kind and they work really fast to get your order out. read more

Love the food! I always get the empanada plate. The Mayo ketchup is such a great addition to the taste. Food is made on the spot. Wait time is about 5-10 mins. Pro and con is that their locations always switch. read more

Yum. A few months back I came here after a trip to Costco. I saw this food truck and suddenly wasn't in the mood for Costco pizza. I've followed Boricua Kitchen on Instagram for about a year and finally seized the opportunity. When I came in the first time the daily special was cat fish - or maybe just friend me fish - arroz con gandules, beans and plantains. Everything was cooked to perfection. I heard singing from the starving pit of my stomach when I started eating. Yum. The wait time wasn't long for me the first time I came. When I came, there wasn't anyone in front of me so the food didn't take long to be made. It took about 15 minutes and my food was hot and ready. The second time I came it took only about 10 minutes. I ordered chicken and rice - not sure what it's called on the menu. My only gripe with the last time I came here (Sunday) was everything was perfect except for the rice, which was noticeably undercooked. That was a real bummer. I was already comfy at home by the time I started eating. read more

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It's incredible. The chicken was succulent yet crispy, piled so high it looked like two servings. They were my first time really digging into PR cuisine in the restaurant/food truck scene, and it was so good I wanted to try out more places locally. No matter where I went, Boriqua Kitchen has remained the Number 1 spot for me. There's just something about their #21 (you'll see it on the menu). I don't use social media much. Don't like it. So when a food truck is so good I install Instagram just to be able to follow them and keep track of where they're gonna be next... that's literally never happened before! Their maduros are big chunky pieces, sweet and savory, soft and chewy, and blew my freakin' mind when I paired it with their BK Sauce. I wait about 10 minutes for my order, and it comes out so heavy with food I'd be nervous putting it in a paper grocery bag. I heard they're gonna have merch soon, and believe me I'll be repping their name in the streets once I get the chance! Best 20 bucks I ever spent on a food truck outing. Quality, portions, speed, at that price? There are worse PR places that cost more per plate. You won't find anything else like these guys. read more

All I can say this is a gem if you're in the Vallejo area on Thursday's. The cook is super friendly and the order was quick. I ordered the Roberto Clemente and man the order felt heavy. There was a lot chicken thigh bites that are so savory and moist on the inside with a little crisp on the outside. Pair it up with the dip then the rice and beans that are flavored perfectly to match the chicken. Then follow it up with the fried plantains. Wooo it's a must try if you haven't had Puerto Rican. Ps. They only take cash or Venmo ( I think ) read more

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Love love love this place! I drive over an hour just to get the chicken wings here! Always on point. The wings are big and juicy and comes with a side of rice and sweet plaintains. Definitely worth it! read more

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On another Saturday I ventured out to the Richmond Costco. This time, I needed nothing from Costco, but I did want Puerto Rican cuisine. Luckily, Boriqua regularly sets up shop at this Costco every Saturday between 12 and 7pm. Today I ordered the Roberto Clemente ($15) - marinated fried chicken thighs with rice, beans, and plantains. The chicken tasted tantalizingly savory; the smell taunted me as I drove home to eat this takeout. The chicken cubes had crisped up as well. The rice and beans, having soaked up some stock and tomato?, turned this meal into a veritable cornucopia of umami that compels one to return. Note that the owner runs the food truck by himself, so afford him some patience. While you wait, you can watch him dance to music and offer his jovial attitude to customers. read more

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I ordered the pork pasteles. They were Delicious!! My 90 yo mother from PR was impressed by the authentic recipe, flavors and texture. The banana leaf reminded her of the old traditional way her grandma made her's and gave it that over the top authentic flavor. The size of one can satisfy the appetite of a hungry man. The masa was soft and smooth. read more

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Got the Clemente plate when they were in Hayward. The chicken, tostones were good but the rice was not up to par, it seemed like it was from the day before nor did it taste like it had any sofrito. Based on the rice, unfortunately, I will not be going back. Matter of fact made my own arroz con gandules after and got what I expected. read more

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Really disappointed in this place. The food and the behavior of the owner. Ordered the chuleta (pork chop) and the pork chop was cooked well but was just a terrible cut that should've never made it out the kitchen. One half was super dry because of how badly trimmed it was. It was also smaller than the palm of my hand. The beans and rice were flavorful and moist but the included squash was ALL rind. My friend tried to order alcapurrias (which they do serve regularly to my knowledge) and was greeted by the owner who exclaimed "where the F$*c! do you see that on my menu?!!" I guess they weren't serving them that day. That's no way to treat a customer who's patronizing your business. Especially when you're always preaching about "mi gente". Hella foul for that. read more

Boriqua Kitchen - the saddest pork chop I've seen - Food Trucks Near Me

Delicious food never disappoints. Our favorite plates are the wings,El morro & Roberto Clemente. read more

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Bought from the truck in Vallejo. Some of the best Puerto Rican food I have had in a long time. Way way better than Sol Food in the North Bay and maybe as good Parada 22 in the City. If you got a complaint about a small business go to them first and give them an opportunity to make it right. Wepa read more

If you're looking for the best Puerto Rican food in the Bay Area, you've got to follow and eat Chef Lamboy's Puerto Rican food truck. Our boys food & dishes hits the spot of deliciousness, comfort and all your savory cravings. He takes all the main dishes to a whole other level! The rice is made perfect with special surprises of olives, kidney beans & more to make each bite a party. The plantains are cooked to perfection with the right consistency and packed with flavor. The veggies, the fish & the meat are He knows exactly how to cook and serve with the right proportions. read more

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This all honestly is one our favorite Trucks!! Authentic Puerto Rican Food Done Right!! The service is amazing, it's a truck so let's be honest you create the ambiance. We actually sometimes will take a road trip just to this food. Like from Tracy to Richmond.... Seems nuts right. To me it's worth the gas price and the time. Love it read more

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One of my friends told me she loved the food here so I had to try it. Everything was solid. I had the #2 and they didn't have any coquito to try while I was there, but I'd come back to try it. Came with an empanada, rice, and maduros. Cash, Venmo, PayPal only so come prepared. Wait was minimal and portions were pretty large. He was parked out in front of the Richmond Costco on the street (not the parking lot) by the front entrance. read more

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