100 STARS IF I COULD!…read more This morning, my coworker and I were craving some tamales, so I did a quick Google Maps search. Several places popped up, but something told me to give Tamales El Tamalero a try. And let me tell you, I AM SO GLAD WE DID! We made the drive all the way from downtown San Jose to his location on Alum Rock Avenue, between Capitol Avenue and White Road, in the Edward Dunn Paint parking lot. WORTH EVERY MILE! Not only are the tamales absolutely delicious, but we decided to go all out and order the fully loaded tamales with chilaquiles. OMG!! Hands down, the BEST fully loaded tamales I've EVER had! The flavors, the toppings, everything was absolutely amazing! And let's talk about the owner! Such a cool, friendly, down-to-earth guy who clearly takes pride in what he does. He even surprised me with a FREE cup of Abuelita hot chocolate! Now THAT'S what I call great customer service! Oh, and did I mention HE CATERS TOO?! If you're anywhere near San Jose, do yourself a favor and check out El Tamalero. Trust me, you won't regret it! I'd give this place 100 stars if Google would let me! Keep doing your thing, man! You've definitely earned yourself some returning customers!

We were celebrating my boyfriend's son's 18th birthday and wanted to serve tamales for the party…read more These were hands down the best tamales we've had! We ordered 12 chicken and 12 jalapeño cheese tamales, and every single one was delicious. They were a huge hit with everyone. Communication throughout the ordering process was excellent, and our order was ready right on time when we arrived to pick it up. We'll definitely be ordering from them again for future parties and special occasions. Highly recommend!

The food is fresh. Tortillas are handmade! Makes a huge difference. Meat was flavorful even without…read moresalsa which is what I look for. My first time here since I usually go to the more popular spot down the street that's open late. The service was fast and friendly. I'm happy to support them since the food is fresh, tasty. Plus they a bit a ways from the busier part of our area so I like bringing them more business. Try it out.

I have no photos because me and my kids scarfed our food down so quickly . It was delicious! Kids…read morehad beef tacos, I had cabesa and pollo. So good! I highly recommend them if you are in the area and prices aren't bad either! I liked that they had a table outside too

Probably one of the better Taco Trucks I've been to with no complaints on my end, and my first…read morevisit too. After a music concert my group was hungry and my best friend suggested this place as it was relatively close to his home. I ordered a Pork belly Quesadilla and a Carne Asada Burrito for my lady and I was insanely surprised. I never seen pork belly offered so I figured I'd give it a try. It wasn't too bad but the carne asada tasted so savory and so different and delicious compared to other places. For the price we paid too I think this place is hard to beat. Definitely a "must-try" place in my opinion.

I came to Tacos Chencho without really knowing what to expect since I had never tried it before,…read moreand I was actually pretty impressed! I got the al pastor tacos, and they were really good. I also liked that they give you grilled onions and lime on the side. We also tried the quesadillas, which were huge and had a really good serving size. We got a strawberry agua fresca and horchata as well, and both were good. Our group of six spent around $80 altogether, which I thought was pretty reasonable considering the portions and the amount of food we got. The food came out quickly too. After we ordered, I'd say it took 10 minutes or less, so we really didn't have to wait long. My only suggestion would be more seating. There were only about two tables when we went, and if other people are already sitting there, it can feel a little awkward having to share a table with people you don't know. I definitely think there's room for improvement there. Overall, for trying this place completely blind, I was really impressed. The tacos were good, the portions were generous, the food came out fast, and the price felt fair for our group. I'd definitely come back!

best birria tacos food truck! very affordable, great flavor and taste, absolutely amazing!…read more nearby goodwill and james lick high school. my bf and i got two order of the birria tacos which. comes with a free soda 3 for $10 and we order four street tacos (al pastor) this was all 10/10, would definitely come back again. the lady there was support nice and lovely! definitely supporting her again :)

Tacos Monarca on Alum Rock is a solid local taco spot. I got the quesabirria tacos and they came…read moreout hot, crispy and packed with tender, well-seasoned meat. The flavor was rich without being messy or heavy. Service was friendly and quick too. Small spot, good food, nice people. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area and want real tacos.

The orange salsa is incredible..not too spicy, just the perfect amount of kick…read more I ordered tacos from Tacos Los Tres Reyes through Uber Eats and I'm so glad I did. Their chicken tacos are my favorite..generously packed with meat and marinated so well that they're delicious on their own. Add that orange salsa on top and they become next level! I've also tried the pastor and carne asada tacos..both solid choices..but the chicken ones win for me. This is my third order and it won't be the last. If you're craving seriously good tacos, Tacos Los Tres Reyes is the move.

Haven't had much Mexican food in the SJ area but heard Tacos Los Tres Reyes was a solid spot to…read morecheck out. Went with some suadero & asada tacos and they were both pretty good. Good pricing, service is fast, and there's plenty of seating if you want to eat it there. Definitely worth a try!

Orders: - Tandoori chicken…read more- Chole - Butter Chicken - Garlic Naan Ordered via DoorDash. Spice level was good (spicy!) and each entree was flavorful. Good amount of meat in the butter chicken. Service was fast and polite.

Very good quality. Worth the travel, we came 1.5 hour driving. If you have to eat quality then you…read morehave to wait. Have patience, you will enjoy. I recommend not to order to go. This place is for eating there only. They have benches. Sunny and Love both were awesome. I ordered Chole Kulcha, Chili Chicken, Tandoori Chicken, Chap, Roomali Roti; Chole Kulcha- I don't have to eat Chole with it. Kulcha itself was very good, crispy and filled with masala. 5 star Chili Chicken- Quality of chicken matters the most. It was very good. 5 star Tandoori Chicken- Quality was great. Juicy, need to eat there only. 5 Star Chap- Need to eat right away. Don't let it wait otherwise it will loose its texture and taste. Taste when it is hot, good mixture of spices and chutneys with it. Onion enhances the flavor of it. 5 Star Roomali Roti- probably the best Roomali roti. Does not matter where they make it. They put butter on it. It does not get chewy or gets dry. 5 Star Sunny and Love they work hard to make it happen. Kudos to them. Noticed, while I was dining, two people came in and expected them to deliver right away and they left. Guys, give them a break, Truck opens at 4:00pm they have to set up the Tandoor it takes time atleast 45 min. To warm up. You can't expect to serve tandoori items right away.

I FOUND THE ONE!!!…read more I found the Filipino restaurant I'll keep coming back to and probably eat at almost every week! They have all the food I've been craving -- from ihaw-ihaw, silog, empanadas, and siomai to something I've REALLY been missing from back home: *Filipino-style shawarma wraps!!! Like, WHAT THE HECK?! How is it SO GOOD and SO CLOSE to the taste I've known and loved back home?! I've tried a couple of places and people selling Filipino-style shawarma, but THIS ONE HITS HOME. I came early today, 10 minutes before they even opened. They still took my order, and I patiently waited outside. And let me tell you, I DID NOT REGRET A SINGLE SECOND OF WAITING because IT WAS SO WORTH IT!!! It was so good that I literally had to ask my partner if he'd let me have the rest of his because I WANTED MORE. HAHAHAHA! Huhu, thank you for bringing a little taste of home here. You have no idea how happy this made me! You'll definitely be seeing me there often from now on!Consider me a regular. HAHAHA!

First time trying EMS Kusina in Hayward and honestly... SO GOOD…read more I've been going to them since they had their food trucks, so I'm really happy they finally have a restaurant nearby! I got their chicken inasal and it did NOT disappoint. I also tried the kwek-kwek, and omg so good! The sauce is seriously TOP TIER. It really gave me that feeling like I was back in the Philippines eating street food and they also have their cantaloupe juice, REALLY GOOD! I also know their iskrambol is really good, so I definitely want to try that again next time I go! If you're craving Filipino food, you NEED to try this place. Definitely worth checking out, and I'm so happy they're in Hayward now!

One of the best spots for mariscos Lo mejor de lo mejor…read more Reasonable prices big portions. And the best part good flavor and made fresh Excellente !!

What a hidden gem! My wife and I were walking by looking for a place to grab lunch (since we were…read morenearby to pick up a cake at Peter's Bakery) when the owner convinced us to give his restaurant a try. We're so glad he did! The aguachile and camarón tacos were absolutely amazing -- some of the best we've had! Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and authentic, with the delicious flavors of Michoacán, Mexico. The service was great, and the restaurant was clean and welcoming. The owner was super friendly, and you can even see him working in the back, which gives the place such a personal and authentic feel. One thing to mention is that the prices might initially catch you off guard, but once you see the portions, it makes complete sense. The servings are generous enough to share, and the overall quality and value make it well worth it. Sometimes the best meals are the ones you don't plan on. This was definitely one of those experiences. A true hidden gem -- we'll definitely be coming back with friends!

I was excited to see Shrimp'n Ain't Easy back for Gordon Biersch Night Markets for Summer 2026…read more Their Chop Cheese and Cheesesteak are still my favorite menu items, with juicy shrimp and crispy meat in each bite. Sometimes they provide green tomatillo sauce on top of the traditional orange sauce, which is great for cutting through the grease and cheese as it's tangy and sweet. We tried the Magnolia Chop for the first time and while this was great too, the hot link makes everything slightly saltier than I'm used to and is much more heavy and filling. I'll stick with the cheesesteak or chop cheese next time but will try more of their menu items going forward. Food arrives quickly even during the crowds and long lines at the night market. I've never waited more than 35 minutes combined for both the line to order and being called for our number to pick up our food.

Really insanely tasty and decadent seafood tacos, hard to believe it's from a food truck…read more I just tried their Crab Taco and it's my favorite item now. Very generous with the crab and huge succulent shrimp. Super cheesy too. I'm actually glad it's not also vampiro style. Whatever you order, be ready for the cheese, because they are super loaded, and luckily I love both cheese and seafood. For the quality and generosity you get, these are well worth the price (Crab - $10, Vampiro - $8), and I was quite full after these two. Very fast service too, even during busy afternoons.

5 stars for the funniest 5 star reviews I've ever seen. "My car broke down so i crossed the street…read moreto try a doughnut"... "I was driving down the road with my mom and friends and doughnuts--- came up in conversation--- and low and behold there's a doughnut place in front of us!". Comedy gold. After reading Yelp like a novella, this is the funniest business/business Yelp reviews i have ever seen. I hope my car breaks down in front of them soon

At this point, would assume this place is closed. Disappointing that yelp makes it seem open…read more Went there and nothing. The website is inactive and social media has not been updated in years.