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El Halal Amigos

4.2 (633 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Nar-Chos Carne Asada
Michele G.

Hey there Party People El Halal Amigos is a hole in the wall joint that was on "Diners Drive-in & Dives". So my expectations were high and I was a little bit disappointed. The restaurant itself was clean and had a very small amount of indoor seating. If you are going to come here make sure it's a Tuesday ( Tacos are $2). I got the Carne Asada Nar-Chos. I very much enjoyed them. The balance was perfect between cheese, guacamole and meat. Every chip was covered in something delicious. There was a decent amount of jalapeños so the heat was there. I would get these again and again. Where the restaurant fell short was with the Chile Relleno Burrito. We were expecting the ooyee gooyee cheese burrito we had seen on TV and it was very very far from it. Hubby is a major Chile Relleno connoisseur and to him it was average at best. Chips and Salsa were average flavor wise. But they were free so that was a plus. Since we went on a Tuesday we tried the taco special. The Street tacos were very tasty. They had a great freshness the meat was juicy and very well seasoned. If you're in the Willow Glen area and are having a taco craving then you should check this place out. But in my opinion the food in general is slightly above average. I actually would give this place 3 1/2 stars but the app doesn't allow it. Be kind to one another

Raymond M.

Carne asada tacos were okay. I was hoping for more of that grilled char and bold carne asada flavor. I did enjoy the rice, beans, and guac and chips, especially the texture of all three.

Asada tacos and chips
Ninah P.

This is a nice taco spot in the Willow Glen area. The inside is very cute and they show off their support from Guy Fieri. I like that there is a halal Mexican restaurant here! The food was good. They have a sweet potato and kale option for those that don't eat meat. This is a great alternative compared to places that just do regular potatoes. I liked their agua frescas because they're not super sweet. It is on the pricier side for tacos but I think more places are pricing it like that nowadays. It's a great spot if you're in the area!

Pauline N.

Got to try this place at a Yelp tasting event in 2025 and the brisket taco was DELICOUS. Been meaning to come try the restaurant, but I couldn't justify spending $5+ on one taco. However, I recently learned they do taco tuesday deals! The deal is only for the al pastor chicken tacos and it was actually good! I did not have high expectations because I don't like chicken tacos, but El Halal Amigos know what they're doing. My boyfriend also tried the brisket taco and he said it was worth the $5. The only thing I didn't like were the salsas-- I thought it was okay. Salsas were on the watery side and it didn't have much flavor. Service was nice & timely. We sat outside and we had someone check on us a couple times. They also give free chips & salsa.

Tacos de costillas de res
Lorena M.

Food is amazing, delicious, Fresh, and fast. The food literally was brought to us in less than 10 minutes. Im very picky when it comes to beans and rice and this place has it nailed! I love this place and will be back!

Chicken tacos and carne asada tacos
Monera P.

When I heard there was a halal taqueria, I had to check it out! I drove from Sacramento to give it a try, and it definitely didn't disappoint. The tacos were amazing, perfectly seasoned and packed with flavor. The rice and beans were just as delicious. The staff was incredibly friendly, and the atmosphere was great, with both indoor and outdoor seating available. I can't wait to come back!

Salvatore P.

This was my very first visit to El Halal Mexican Restaurant in the heart of downtown Willow Glen, and 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.

Brandi P.

Not sure if it's because we came on a Tuesday or what but the place was pretty empty and service was so off...they kept bringing us the wrong order (even though we had our number at our table). And they walked our tacos all the way outside and back inside before we had to go over like hey those are ours and it was the same girl who took our order. The $2 taco Tuesday is a great deal! Next time I would ask for no pineapple (personal opinion) it just over powered the chicken.

Salim K.

Parking can be challenging if you try to find close by on the street (we were lucky and we got it right outside) though there happens to be a big parking lot pretty close that can address this easy. Absolutely finger-licking good food paired with some of the warmest hospitality you'll find. The hosts were welcoming, and genuinely friendly, making us feel right at home. We had a lot of questions and they were incredibly patient and happy to walk us through everything, which made the experience even better. The place itself is nice and cozy, with a comfortable vibe that's perfect whether you're grabbing a quick bite or sitting down to enjoy a full meal. Now let's talk about the food because wow. Everything we ordered was packed with flavor and clearly made with care: Birria Plate: rich, deeply flavorful, and cooked to perfection Super Burrito: generously stuffed, well-balanced, and incredibly satisfying Nachos: loaded, fresh, and impossible to stop eating Every bite was bold, comforting, and downright delicious the kind of food that makes you pause and say this is really good. Highly recommended, and definitely a place we'll be coming back to.

sweet potato taco ala carte
Sarah S.

I like it here but I'm not sure we ordered the right items. I got a sweet potato taco to try and that was good but the orange sauce was so incredibly spicy it was inedible, and I'm ok with a bit of spice. My husband was really excited about the birria special and the chile relleno burrito but both fell flat. We would not order the birria special again- little flavor, and we probably would order the chile relleno burrito again but we brought half of it home and squeezed lime juice on it for a little kick. Next time we'd do that and add our own (edible) salsa. The kids liked their quesadilla plate and that there were chips for the table. The staff here was pretty nice minus one lady who was expo-ing food- wow will she give you a mean look if you go and ask for a refill of chips phew! They were playing games on the tv and there was some shared seating so that was communal and fun. we might come back but we're not urgently awaiting the next time we can visit.

Guy Fieri certified February 2026

First time here and definitely wont be the last! The Barbacoa Costillas (ribs) were fall off the bone amazing! Barbacoa Tacos were right there with it. Joanna, who had excellent customer service, gave great advise and had legit knowledge of the menu and food preparation! The atmosphere was relaxed and the soft music kept your toes tapping! In the end, Great Job El Halal Amigios!!

The asada nachos
Cecelia R.

******** BUSSIN!!!!!! ********* My daughter Justine recommended this place to me as soon as I seen the video of those nachos we were there omg they were I loved the salsas and I also tried the chicken fajitas the chicken was tender everything was cooked to perfection, I found my new place My next order is gonna be the chili rilleno burrito that burrito looks like my kinda burrito I love chili rillenos. I will be back on my birthday this month can't wait! I left there so full and very satisfied

Barbacoa taco!
Rachelle C.

Head chef personally introduced himself to every single person visiting his booth and made sure to explain their process of preparing their tacos. Appreciated that they had vegetarian options but truly loved the "8 hour slow cooked" barbacoa! They had a line at their booth the entire night! So much fun to learn from them! You can really tell how much love they put into their food and the love they have to share their food! Loved the vibe, energy, and enthusiasm throughout the night!

This was super delicious 10 out of 10

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Reviews are generally positive. Many highlight the flavorful food, especially birria tacos and burritos, and appreciate the friendly staff. The clean and inviting atmosphere is also well-liked.

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Ask the Community - El Halal Amigos

Are there gluten-free options for people with allergies?

Do you travel to public events?

Yes on a case by case bases Contact me here- 408-966-6360 (Hisham)

Is the Fremont location still open? I only the San Jose location on the website

I reached out to them on Instagram and they no longer are at the Fremont location.

Is this place ever open? Everytime I check it says closed? I may open my own halal guys if y'all don'T expand the hours

They travel to different locations so check yelp to see where they are currently for the day. They are closed Sundy, Monday and Tuesdays and usually open Wednesday - Saturday from 4pm - 9pm at the location in Fremont on Alder Ave.

Do they ever offer tamales? I know some places use crisco or veg oil instead of premise masa with lard.

No we unfortunately don't. thank you.

Do you accept ATM / CC or cash only ? JAK

They accept card

Is there Birria Fri - Sunday?

Currently we serve Birria at our regular location in Fremont on Wednesday evenings (4pm to 9pm) only. Sometimes we do pop-ups at other cities in the Bay Area on the weekend and we may serve Birria at those pop-up events as well. Please follow us on… 

Hi are you guys open today Saturday March 6?

Sorry we missed your message. We are usually open on Fridays from 3pm to 9pm in Fremont. Sometimes we do pop-ups in other locations though. Please follow us on facebook, instagram or TikTok @elhalalamigos for updates on our pop-up locations and… 

Are delivery bags sealed in any way like stapled/taped/tied for Doordash?

Ive seen them use plastic bags on big orders. But I've never used Doordash for this place.

Which day you will come to San jose?

Hi. We have a schedule pop-up in Santa Clara on Friday Feb. 5th from 2pm to 8pm at 3003 Scott Blvd at the MCA.

Hello are you located in the same spot daily? I need tacos today!

Yes. at 4050 Alder Ave Fremont. Thanks.

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Kusan Uyghur Cuisine | Silk Road Grill & Noodles - Lamb wrap!

Kusan Uyghur Cuisine | Silk Road Grill & Noodles

4.4(837 reviews)
4.0 mi•Newhall, North San Jose
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This was my first time having uyghur food and i really enjoyed dining here! I enjoyed the flavor…read moreprofile of every dish. We were a party of 6 and were seated immediately. Service is friendly! At the end of our meal, we were offered free soft serve. I plan to come back in the future :) ORDER RATINGS - Pilaf served with salad and unsweetened yogurt dressing 9.5/10 This was my favorite dish from here!! - Golden crispy roasted lamb ribs 9/10 - Uyghur grilled lamb shank 9/10 Loved the seasonings that came with this dish. For both of the shank dishes, keep in mind they are a bit hard to share in a large group as you have to cut the shank yourself - Braised lamb shank with naan 8.5/10 - Big chicken plate 8.5/10 The hand-made noodles in this dish were so good!!! - Eggplant with mashed garlic 8.5/10 Great appetizer for a garlic lover! Has spice / a kick to it. Wish the egg plant was served in a more sharable way though

Overall okay ish. We need to try other dishes, we probably didn't order right…read more Cold eggplant with mashed garlic was excellent, juicy mildly flavored with oil. Lamb chao-mian the noodles were good with tomato sauce, onions and peppers, wood ear mushrooms. The lamb was little tough and dry and needed more quantity of lamb. We felt the same way for the grilled lamb kebab. They were dry and chewy but the spice powder was good. Everyone clearly raves about big plate chicken, mutton soup and lamb ribs will have to come back to try these.

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Kusan Uyghur Cuisine | Silk Road Grill & Noodles - Inside, nice lighting and decor

Inside, nice lighting and decor

Kusan Uyghur Cuisine | Silk Road Grill & Noodles - Yogourt Pressé Cone with Fig

Yogourt Pressé Cone with Fig

Kusan Uyghur Cuisine | Silk Road Grill & Noodles - Polo (Served with Yogurt or Uyghur Salads)

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Polo (Served with Yogurt or Uyghur Salads)

Tayyibaat Meat & Grill - New look

Tayyibaat Meat & Grill

4.3(1.2k reviews)
8.3 mi
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The burgers seem to be a well kept secret. The meat is fresh and flavorful. Even the burns are…read morelight years ahead of the premiere chains. Chicken or lamb can be blended in on request. The Afghans burger is worth trying too. So consider going beyond those excellent kabobs The order at the counter and delivered to the table service works fine The place is clean and welcoming

I came here last Friday during the afternoon to try their kabob. Coming in, it felt like a…read moremodernized middle eastern bbq shop. It's like a cross between a western style bbq joint and a middle eastern twist with its meats and food. Turns out, this place is mainly an Afghan restaurant! It's half eatery half a butcher shop for people to come and purchase fresh meats for some home cooking. In fact, I watched a lot of people coming in and ordering meats to go. I ordered their chili lamb kabob which was tender and juicy. It had lots of flavor from the spices but enough to where it wasn't overwhelming. I ordered it on top of a pillow of rice which was fluffy and buttery textured. It was delicious. There are sauce bottles to pair with the meats which is my favorite part. I really liked their white creamy yogurt sauce mixed with their red house chili sauce. It gave my lamb meat so much flavor and some heat. I loved my order and will definitely order two next time. I also want to try their steaks. They take their time grilling their meats so orders can take a short while. It's worth it for sure. No complaints here but I do wish they played some light music in the background for some ambiance. Things can be real quiet in here so it can be awkward dining in. Other than that, I really like this place and will be back for more.

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Tayyibaat Meat & Grill
Tayyibaat Meat & Grill
Tayyibaat Meat & Grill

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Shawarmaji - Chicken Shawarma family meal

Shawarmaji

4.3(420 reviews)
3.1 mi•Newhall, North San Jose
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Halal
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Place is spacious with plenty of seating. Service is friendly and quick. Foods are all made fresh…read more It can get busy during lunch hours and around 6pm. The Menu: - Chicken Arabi: wrap, chicken is well-seasoned, creamy, savory, flavorful - Lamb Shawarma Fries: filling, heavy, creamy - Falafel Pita: not meat, healthy, filling, and flavorful, pita is soft - Tabouleh: parsley mint, tastes fresh - Tahini Salad: nice palate cleanser, similar to cole slaw - Rice Pudding: light floral taste, not completely mashed rice, soft and chewy, tastes light, not too sweet - Layali Amman: floral taste, thick but smooth, looks like a flat tofu Drinks: - Spiced Hibiscus: floral, strong hibiscus flavor, tastes like Christmas - Lemon Mint: refreshing, minty green, not too sour - Rose Tamarind: floral tasts, light tamarind flavor, maybe hints of kumquat Sauces: - Creamy Garlic: strong - Chili Oil - Orange BBQ: mild spice - Light Creamy Garlic Spread

Shawarmaji had been on my hit list for years with friends and friends of friends swearing by the…read morerestaurant. Went for a weeknight dinner around 6PM and there was no line. Food did take a little bit to come out though, so I'd guess that if it's more crowded, you should be prepared to wait. Parking is a bit of a pain as they only have street parking and there's only enough seating for ~20-ish people at a time. The menu is pretty small, but pricing isn't bad as the wraps are pretty big. I will say everyone who LOVES this place said I missed out by skipping the fries, so that might've been the missing star. Chicken Wrap (Rabieh Style): Wrap was nicely toasted and the chicken is perfectly seasoned with a nice bit of caramelization. The garlic toum is sharp and the cheese added the perfect amount of salt. White sauce with the hot sauce add both creaminess and a bunch, all in all it's a good shawarma wrap. I don't know if I'd travel out of my way to try this, but if I was local, I could see being a regular.

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Shawarmaji - Chef Mohammad "The Shawarmaji" Abutaha

Chef Mohammad "The Shawarmaji" Abutaha

Shawarmaji - Our Santa Clara restaurant storefront on a crisp fall day

Our Santa Clara restaurant storefront on a crisp fall day

Shawarmaji - Rose Tamarind - one of our house made drinks

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Rose Tamarind - one of our house made drinks

El Halal Amigos - foodtrucks - Updated October 2026

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