On a road trip, my friend Denise and I were looking for a convenience store in roads that were not…read morepaved with cement nor were they in the center of a chic boutique and a hits-the-spot every time boba shop. Yes, we were basically on dirt roads that saw a few scattered homes here and there, and visible old school phone towers (the brown kind) connected with wires (where crows sit on a row) existed, and not much else. We drove around in some circles, looking for this fabled store and found nothing, not even a Bigfoot. We noted how the moment felt like we were on an Iowa highway because we saw expansive fields and experienced a Middle-America atmosphere. I wanted a small stalk of wheat in between my teeth. As we drove, we saw this place and decided that this joint would replace the store we were looking for. At this point I started to listen to Carry on My Wayward Son by Kansas. If you know, you know. As soon as I entered I felt like I had stepped into a diner in the middle of nowhere, the type of spot where brothers talked about saving people, hunting things, you know the family business. My friend Denise did not know what I was talking about and when I tried to introduce the world to her with corny prompts she decided not to play along. Still for a fan the experience was nothing but a win!(chester). I cannot remember the person who helped us but she was a server who reported that she had lived in the surrounding area for most of her life. She was deepening the believe that we were on a route diner neglected by city reality. During this visit, I had fried okra for the first time in my life. It was weird to taste but not in a bad way. More like I had never tasted this texture before in my life. The texture that I had not tried before in my life was a gooey vegetable. Like the texture of the outside was exactly as advertised--- fried goodness. The actual okra was the gooey part. I do not want to sound crass, truly, I do not, but it did feel like enjoying something slimy, and I will leave it at that. Again, not wrong, just weird But I will not get it again. The server- the homegrown one- gave us fried pickles and these were much more to taste. Like, I i have had fried pickles before and I loved them but I had some that were not for me. But these, these, were pickle spears fried to brown goodness, and the mixture hit green- which does not mean go, more like Hulk enjoys, instead of smashes. It was a simple dish yes- green spear pickle fried but sometimes the goodness of a county fair is exactly what a roadtrip snack should be. The fair came to my table and I am not mad at that. On this trip I did have the Willow Dip which I feel is a close cousin to a french dip. What this place did well, at least I think, is putting it on an onion baguette. I am not sure if onion baguette is a middle-of-nowhere bread, but, I allowed it because the taste of the bread was, like tailored made for me, I am a sucker for onion, and not just because it gives me sexy breath. The food was standard, solid fare. Everything was just good nothing wrong with it, all good with it. The sauces were tasty, and added smoky sweet flavor that was welcomed. So this elevated the dish by addding a hickory taste. It did not save the dishes, but did make them better. The decorations were texas heavy. I should have taken more pictures. But sometimes the imagination allows for a space to feel more than at it is.

Mar 15 2026 - 3.5 stars 4 stars - restaurant cleanliness,…read moredecor, nice wooden vibe 4.5 stars - service - friendly, smiling staff, ready to answer any and all questions 3.5 stars - food, chicken sandwich, onion rings and fries were very good The ribs were dry, over cooked ? Not sure but saving grace was the BBQ sauce - if only the ribs were a little moist and juicy ! This is a good spot to stop when driving to or from LA along the I-5 Kid friendly ! We will be back !

Very good food - got Al pastor burrito supreme and tacos (cabeza, lengua, birria)…read more All the meats were tender and tasty - my personal favorite was cabeza. Burrito was generously sized with a lot of meat. Corn tortillas are made in house. The have a clean covered outdoor area with seating and tables that was nice to sit at.

Best Tacos, freshly made, service is very efficient and helpful, ambiance it's a food truck with an…read morein closure and shade. Highly recommended!

RIP OFF FOOD TRUCK!! Yesterday, March 21, 2026…read moreI paid for our lunch. The total cost was $41 This place automatically charged my card 25% tip. Which came out to be a new total of $52 2 burritos (no meat) 1 taco plate 1 horchata $52!!!!! NEVER AGAIN!! 1/2 star

Super tasty. Close to gas stations. Worth the hype. Def stop by…read more I got two pupusas and a horchata. Pretty big portion of food for me. In the future I would split 3 with one other person.

ChatGPT of all things, guided me here on an I-5 trip from LA to the Bay. Worth every minute of the…read moredetour and then some. It was the weekend, so I had a birria beef stew with fresh pillowy corn tortillas, plus an asada taco. Super satisfying, though I did need to pull over for a nap afterwards Prices weren't outrageously good, nor were they expensive. Very fair for the excellent fare. I will detour again!

My wife and I love this place for a pit stop: delicious food, exceptional service, and a clean…read morebathroom!

Found a new place to eat. It is in Buttonwillow California and it is called Taste of India…read more The food was absolutely DELICIOUS!!!!! I WILL GO AGAIN. To start, the service was excellent. Older gentleman and he was great. Very attentive and nice. The decor and atmosphere were authentic Indian and it felt nice being there. Now the food. I had salad, Garlic Naan, Rice and Cheese Masala. The salad, rice and Naan were really good. However, the Cheese Masala was friggin superb. So much flavor packed in that little bowl. Was worth every penny I paid. I very highly recommend this place.

We stopped here around midday on a Thursday, expecting a quick and enjoyable Indian lunch on our…read moredrive to the Bay Area. The parking lot out front was packed, which briefly gave the illusion that this place was popular. Turns out it's just an employee parking lot cleverly disguised as a restaurant. Inside? Completely empty. We were seated and immediately put under pressure by an older gentleman who handed us menus and then stood there staring, apparently afraid we might run off with them. Asking for a few minutes to decide was met with silent judgment and continued hovering. When we ordered, we clearly said we didn't want rice -- which, of course, was added to our order anyway. Apparently "no" is just a suggestion here. For drinks, we asked for tap water and were told there was none, as if plumbing hasn't been invented yet. Bottled water was the only option, which we later learned came with a surprise charge. Transparency is clearly not on the menu. The food was... fine. Not bad, not memorable, and definitely not worth the price. I've had better Indian food at Bay Area buffets where you pay a fraction of the cost and don't get bullied into ordering extras. The real shock came with the bill: nearly $100 for three dishes and water. Yes, water. Between the empty dining room, pushy service, unwanted add-ons, and wildly inflated prices, this place manages to turn a simple lunch stop into an overpriced lesson in disappointment. We won't be back -- but at least now we know where all the staff park.

Located at the same gravel spot as Titas Pupusas. A orange yellow truck behind them is Tacos El…read moreParaíso. We initially stopped over here for a quick McDonalds bathrooms break and saw a lot of taco trucks along the road. We've never been here before but the food was excellent for a taco truck! Super fresh, super flavorful with the right amount of Mexican spices done right! Not shown was the devoured especial 3 taco Plato and tacos dorados de papas! Highly recommend to try this place out if you're ever stopping off this way!!! Service was extremely quick and friendly. Ambiance of the place with clean tables with cute flower settings to keep it looking fresh. They have a pumping sink to wash your hands or they offer hand sanitizer at the truck when you're ordering your food. They take all major credit cards and zelle or cash! My husband has the Super Burrito de Carne Asada and devoured it within 6 minutes he's Mexican so he would know what tastes good! The fresh salsa was perfectly seasoned and medium spicy! Yummy! Definitely need to keep this one on my tabs if we ever go back this way!

We are superfans of Tita's (the long standing Pupusa truck off I-5 that occupied the same spot of…read moregravel as Tacos el Paraíso) so when it was closed yesterday, we tried Tacos el Paraíso instead, thinking they'd be comparable. Don't be fooled into thinking this too! We waited 40 mins for tiny pupusas (and they got our order wrong). The food itself was fine, but not at all worth the wait, and *nothing* like the heavenly food that Tita's usually provides. Two thumbs way down, next time if Tita's is closed we are going to get back on the road to head up to that Mexican place in the plaza at the Paso Robles exit.

Stopped to get gas off highway 58 and spotted the sign for pupusas and had to give this truck a…read moretry! It's located directly across the street from the Shell gas station. I was greeted by the friendly hostess at the order window and the menu was nearby to see the extreme variety of meats that you normally don't see at restaurants in the bay! If you haven't tried before, order the cabeza, tripa and lengua tacos! I guarantee you will not be disappointed. Full of flavor and beef that just melts in your mouth. I'd drive back a hundred plus miles just to have these again. The papusas are worth a try if you haven't tried before. They're a solid choice and I'd go with the pork and beans if you're a first timer. It's a bit hot out in Buttonwillow during the summer but they do have a bit of shade and few tables as you enjoy your authentic tacos!

Found this truck at a stop on the way back to NorCal from SoCal…read more It was kind of parked off the road near a gas station. There are tables to sit and eat if you didn't want to take your food in the car. The service was quite slow, we had to wait 30 mins for 2 pupusas which was kind of surprising. The pupusas themselves were ok. We tried the pork one and the jalapeño one. They were both just ok. Nothing special. They were very sparse with filling.

My wife and I stopped by this Starbucks for our rest stop on our way to Fremont. My wife was…read morecraving her chai latte so this Starbucks was on our route. We came in the early morning so they weren't as busy. When we walked inside, my wife was able to place her order for her iced chai latte and I just got iced water. She took our daughter to the bathroom to change her diaper but this location doesn't have a changing station in their bathroom. So my wife changed our baby diaper inside Starbucks sitting area. My wife like her iced chai latte, they changed the receipe but the barista was still able to make it the old way for her. Our drinks came out quick and the customer service here was amazing. She got her mom the jalapenos chicken pop and they both like that.

Since I'm the one driving this next leg of our road trip to Vegas, I need me some coffee to keep…read moregoing, especially after eating ribs for dinner! This Starbucks is located right across the street from the big TA truck stop and next to a Subway, if you need something like that. Can't miss it. We do the indoor ordering cause I need to get on the WiFi quick to check some work stuff on my laptop. One last pee stop works too. Service is fine, just a black coffee fill up for me in my big thermos thingy I have. Keeps my coffee hot for a a couple of hours or more. I think you save 10 cents if you bring your own cup or whatever. WiFi is good and I get stuff checked. OK, It's off we go again on the road. I just make sure everybody uses the restroom so we might not have to stop till Vegas .... well, hoping .... anyways.

I stopped by this Subway on our way to Fresno. I wanted a quick snack to fill me up during the…read moredrive. My goal was to get a bag of chips. When I walked inside, they were not busy at all. I was the only customer inside and the lady working was prepping the bread. I looked at the options of chips but then saw some cookies on display. So I wanted the chocolate chip cookie instead. I didn't see any on the display but the lady working told me they just came out of the oven and was hot. So I got one of that cookie as my snack. The lady working today was very nice with me and I didn't have any issues.

We should have read the reviews prior to going in to this Subway; but, it is right next to the…read moreTesla charge station. This is the worst run Subway I have ever seen. They were out of items for the sandwiches, including different kinds of bread which are advertised on their menu and cheese, which went into the sandwiches we ordered. The women's bathroom was filthy, Including no soap at all. I had to ask for it. That's a health issue alone.

Lots of parking, clean bathroom and seating area. Stopped…read moreto get an Ice Coffee via the Mobile App offers, and use the Bathroom. Pricing at McDonalds can be hit and miss, but mobile app special pricing is a great equalizer. Helpful counter person took my order which made the experience less problematic given the App almost never retains my Coffee customizations.

Slow service and bathroom is not as clean as some reviews had mentioned. One bathroom stall lock is…read morebusted, I understand this is a high traffic location which makes it 1000x more important to keep bathroom clean, stocked up and nothing should be broken as an old saying how clean is the bathroom reflects how clean the restaurant is.