******** 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 read more

El Halal Amigos - The asada nachos - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

My family and I LOVE going here on Sunday's. We get the 10 pack taco 5 chicken/5 slow cooked beef, the short rib dish, and birria plate (only on Sunday) All my reviews will focus on the same thing 1. Consistency 2. Delicious 3. Great service 4. Is it worth the $ This place checks out on all! Now the only thing I was disappointed in is the consistency of the salsas. It will change every time depending on which staff made it and unknown spice level of chilies they receive. When I first ate here 4 years go, the orange salsa was amazing and refreshing-- not too spicy. Each time after, it no longer has that refreshing taste. It's now very spicy and lost the original tomato taste I fell in love with. Of all the salsas I like the one that come with the free chips & salsa This place is worth it!! read more

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. read more

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Came here on a Sunday for some birria tacos. I've been here before and know the food is good. I never realized they only served birria on Sundays but my expectations were higher because of this. While the food was good, it didn't blow my socks off. I almost think the birria at Tostadas might be better. Overall this is a great place for Halal Mexican food. I would still come back but for something else. Definitely worth a try for some food. Place was clean and busy. read more

We visited on Saturday for the Cinco de Mayo $2 taco special. Our order included chicken al pastor, brisket, carne asada, and horchata. Overall, the flavors were excellent, with the brisket being a particular standout. While the chicken al pastor was somewhat salty and the carne asada was a bit under-seasoned, the horchata was perfectly balanced, not overly sweet or powdery. We also enjoyed the Jamaica drink, which we believe is hibiscus, as it was refreshing and not excessively sweet. The cashier provided exceptional service, kindly reprinting our receipt when we returned to purchase a churro, which, to our pleasant surprise, was complimentary with a receipt. We can't wait to come back and try more stuff on the menu. read more

El Halal Amigos - Chicken, brisket, asada tacos - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

A lot of meat and the ingredients themselves seem to be good quality, but unfortunately there is no flavor due to lack of seasoning and salt. Even the sauces lack flavor and don't seem to help. Also very greasy, the shells were swimming in oil in the box. Been here twice and both times had the same experience. Felt like I just ate a bunch of bland, oily meat. Service was fast and people were friendly, place is clean. read more

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. read more

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Seriously so good! I got the 3 taco plate with pollo a pastor and the brisket barbacoa. I love regular al pastor but try to not eat any pork and I love this pollo a pastor even better! I also tried their strawberry dragon fruit agua Fresca which was so refreshing. Not too sweet but packed with flavor. I ordered online for pickup and my order was ready when I got there. Restaurant was clean from what I saw. I'll definitely come back! read more

El Halal Amigos - Strawberry dragon fruit agua fresca - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

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Habibi I am sorry but this place is more successful because of good marketing and great service. While Great employees give service that I considered fantastic the food was utterly terrible. God bless everyone in that kitchen but this is what I like to call Mexican food of the Caucasian people. Furthermore the meat was cold, the shredded cheese was straight out of the refrigerator and the flavor was bland. The only reason they even get the second star is because my girlfriend liked their green salsa. I found it ok at best. Bring your own salsa. read more

Food was great. Good portions and flavor. Went at a busy dinner time and waited a little for our food, but staff apologized and made it right. read more

After wanting to try this place for over a year, I finally tried it and so happy I did. My sister in law was fasting for Ramadan and wanted to do Iftar here. They were so amazing and brought dates to everyone to break fast. It was so beautiful to see people of all backgrounds joining for Iftar. The food was amazing, everything we tried was so fresh and flavorful. Will definitely be back! read more

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! read more

El Halal Amigos - Barbacoa taco! - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

I got off work and went in at 8:45, 15 minutes before they closed. Lady who took my order was nice and the tacos were LOADED with meat, diced onions, and cilantro. Hot and super tasty. I got 2 tacos and they gave me some warm tortilla chips too. Staff didnt rush me or the other guests in the establishment, even though they were closing. Thank you for a good snack! read more

Staff is very helpful good customer service. I usually go for taco Tuesday's but I also liked The enchiladas as well.

We have been coming here since the Lincoln Avenue restaurant opened. The food is consistently amazing. We come most often on Sunday for the Barbacoa Taco Special. You can taste the time they take to marinate and slow cook the beef. The consume' that comes with is a slow cooked beef broth (15 hours) that I dip in and drink straight. The Barbacoa ribs are another gastronomical delight served with a choice of beans and a roasted green pepper. We have also had the crispy Barbacoa tacos as well as the soft. The staff take pride in the food they are serving. It's a labor of love and you can tell by the flavors. Five stars all the way. read more

The tacos are amazing! Best in Willow Glen. I ordered a crispy asada, soft asada, and mahi mahi taco and they were scrumptious. My favorite was the soft asada. I love the way they season the meat, and I love the generous amount of onions on the tacos. The sauce on the mahi mahi was too spicy for me, but the taco tasted good after I removed it. Next time I'll order it plain. I also ordered a side of chips and pico. The pico was SO good. Again, lots of onions. Unfortunately, the container was tiny and there was only enough for a few chips. I should have ordered three of them. The chips were good, too. If you've been thinking of trying El Halal Amigos, I encourage you to give it a try. Best tacos I've had in ages. read more

El Halal Amigos - Crispy asada taco - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

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I've loved El Halal Amigos since the first time I dined at their brick and mortar restaurant. Originally, I thought their food during their food truck days was just okay. But they seriously have improved tremendously! Everything is deliciois; from freshly made quesabirria sundays (I watched it being made outside), to their famous loaded narchos, and so much more. And the chile relleno burrito is something I've never had but I'd highly recommend it! It was so flavorful, meaty, melty, and filling. The Nar-chos are a must-get every time, and I love their taco plate as well. Never had a dish here I didn't enjoy! The only thing I think could improve would be their agua frescas. While the prices are on the higher end for Mexican food, the portions are huge! Service is attentive and extremely friendly even when busy. Love sitting outside and enjoying the surroundings. read more

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Visited here on a Friday night for dinner and was not disappointed! Food came out really quickly and was absolutely delicious! My friend and I split the nachos with Carne Asada and then I got a burrito bowl with Carne Asada. The portions were very generous, I could barely make a dent in my burrito bowl so I was able to take it home and have it for lunch the next day. Their salsa is really good, too! The person at the front who took our order was very kind. The restaurant wasn't too loud, though we did sit outside because it was a nice day. Only complaint is that for a quick service restaurant, the prices did seem a little bit high, but I would still come back. read more

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The burrito chile relleno was excellent and I love that you can select black beans. Ordered through Door Dash. read more

El Halal Amigos - Burrito chile relleno with brisket barbacoa. - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

We visited here after a paint session at petroglyph, which is right down the street. It was the closest Mexican restaurant, though you do have quite a few options in this area. They have good tacos, but they aretiny for the price at five dollars each. The meat was well cooked, though it was a little bit oily. After trying homemade corn tortillas, everything else pails in comparison, so I wasn't super impressed with the tortillas used here. However, the service was absolutely phenomenal. Everyone was smiling, and they even brought us chips while we waited for our food. You order at the counter and sit at a table to eat, and there is ample seating space outside that allows for more intimate conversation because there is no music blasting. This restaurant is on Lincoln Avenue in Willow Glen, which is a really nice place to walk around. it's very clean and festively lit. read more

El Halal Amigos - Taco plate - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

We just had a Taco Tuesday catered by El Halal Amigos and it was a hit! In fact too much of a hit, we didn't order enough! My favourite was the Barbacoa which was moist but not oily and their horchata was A+ They were fast and friendly and so helpful with all of our needs and requests in setting this up. My recommendation is to order way more than you think you need because it's so goo people will go back for seconds... and thirds... and forths... read more

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3.5 stars When we first dined in, we had regular tacos and birra tacos. We thought it was good. Months later, we ordered takeout. I got a super burrito with Brisket Barbacoa, wife had Carne Asada tacos and my son had Pollo Al Pastor quesadilla. We thought the chicken was too salty and tacos were mediocre. But my burrito was good, good ratio of fillings and decent amount of beef. I sorta wish the tortilla was grilled more. The prices seem higher now (I guess it's understandable) but the size for the side of guacamole was offensive lol. $3 for a big table spoon of guac (same condiment container as salsa). It makes Chipotle look super generous and cheap, and they give you chips! Hahaha, ugh. read more

El Halal Amigos - A tiny side of guacamole - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

I love el halal amigos. Amazing food. Fast service and great ambiance. My go to taco spot :) read more

El Halal Amigos - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

Nice stuff. Always have such a nice vibe. Beef barbacoa is a must try. And my favorite is soft shell chicken tacos. Nice place to take family/friends. And it's halal! read more

El Halal Amigos - Beef barbacoa and beef tacos. Perfect balance of spices. Absolutely love it - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

Delicious food and excellent service in a beautiful restaurant. Taco plate was delicious. All of the ingredients tasted fresh and flavorful. The staff was courteous and attentive. The restaurant has plenty of tables inside and out. The interior is beautifully decorated and outside is beautiful Willow Glen's Lincoln Ave. I highly recommend El Halal Amigos. read more

El Halal Amigos - Taco plate - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

Excelled service and highly recommended for Halal Mexican Food. They have Bria on Sunday. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating read more

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Tried Hisham's birria tacos back in his food truck days--unforgettable! Now at his new restaurant, the food has reached a whole new level. The off-the-bone beef ribs were fall-apart tender and bursting with flavor. The vibe is authentically Mexican, and Nabeel's top-notch service made us feel right at home. This spot is a must-visit! read more

El Halal Amigos - Slow cooked Barbacao Costillas - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

First time trying this place. My review is more for the value and quality. I ordered 2 tacos a la carte, and the total about $12. These tacos are very small portions for around $5 each. They are street taco sized. I prefer La Victoria Taqueria portion size more. The flavor of the taco was bland. I ended up taking the brisket meat and frying it with some white rice, which tasted much better. I'm not sure if the prices are due to inflation of ingredients. If I had visitors, I probably wouldn't take them here. Pros * Location * Selection (Halal Option) read more

El Halal Amigos - Carne Asada Taco - Food Trucks Near Me - San Jose, California

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This place is my favorite halal Mexican restaurant to take my family too! From the plating to the delicious food, it is all top notch! The owner and his staff are doing a great job. Always on point when I visit their restaurant and I always feel taken care of. My favorite items are the burritos (chicken Al pastor....yum) and their birria tortas I had a few years back. Quality is always consistent. Recommend all my halal/mexican foodie followers to pay a visit here! read more

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The best place in the Bay Area to get halal Mexican food and the most delicious too. We always come here for family dinner and enjoy the tacos and sangria soda. Service is great and the restaurant is super clean. Customer service is A+ read more

I came here to specifically try the chile rellenos burrito. Burrito was solid, had a good amount of meat, tasty and good quality ingredients. I just wish they had given me more salsa and the salsa was a bit mild for my liking. I definitely like some heat but the food was good overall. Would come back for the burrito again with some of my extra spicy hot sauce haha. read more

When Guy announced "restaurant chef/owner from San Jose" on Triple G (Guy's Grocery Game), it was an immediate yelp search and bookmark. It was exciting to hear! So major props to El Halal Amigos! This is just based off what was ordered. Service was good and I like the concept. Spicy Queso & Chips - chips and cheese is simple and enjoyable but was not expecting plain nacho cheese with pretty much a small amount pico de gallo in the center. This could use a little more love. Added some of the salsa from their chips and salsa into the cheese and it was actually pretty good. It cut some of the sharp canned cheese flavor with a tiny kick. Pollo Pastor Tacos- this had potential and chicken is a good replacement for the traditional al pastor. It could use more seasoning and imo, I think it would be really good if it had some sort of grill/char taste/texture to it. Carne Asada Tacos - okay these were amazing. The flavor and quality were really good. I would order a few of these again and would recommend! Bringing people together to enjoy halal Mexican food is truly beautiful. read more

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Misleading advertising. I tried to place an order but they wouldn't honor the $3 taco deal, the lady said there was no deal today to celebrate Independence Day. It was a bummer because I told my friends and family about it, it was also posted on Yelp and SFGate so I'm surprised that it's not real. read more

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I don't even have tiktok but I'm influenced by the tiktok videos reposted on IG and it brought me here to El Halal Amigos. We visited on a rainy weekend afternoon and the place was packed. It's like a mix between fast casual and sit-down restaurant. Service was nice and the place was clean. I liked that even though it's a smaller space - there's a variety of seating choices and you don't feel cramped. My biggest gripe is the pricing. The value really isn't there. For example, a street taco for $5 each - whew! They charged $5 for a small cup of spicy queso which tasted kinda like the nacho cheese from the can spruced up with fresh salsa or jalapeños. The actual tacos were pretty good--carne asada was the best, brisket was pretty good, and the pollo al pastor was dry so the flavor didn't really hit. The free salsa that came with our chips and guac was fire. Perhaps the burrito or the birria (only available certain days) are where it's at! read more

Came here on 5/5 after seeing their cinco de mayo promotion on Instagram! First 100 people got a free agua fresca with their purchase and first 300 got a free churro! We arrived at 12pm when the place opened at 11:30 and there were a good amount of people outside in line but it wasn't anything insane. We were in line for about 30 minutes by the time we got to place our order. Theres a good amount of seating inside but it was packed due to the holiday! Luckily me and my mom found a spot in the corner and our food was prepared super quick!! Probably only sat down for about 10 minutes before realizing our order was already ready as we had missed them call our name. Everything was delicious! All the food had great sized portions, they are definitely not stingy at all when it comes to the amount they are serving here! The agua Fresca and horchata were to die for (possibly some of the best horchata I've had in my life honestly)! All the servers were super kind and the man who I believe to be the owner is extremely friendly. They were constantly checking in on people and telling customers they'd make sure to take care of them despite the craziness of a cinco de mayo lunch crowd. I've heard nothing but great things about this place and it lived up to the hype! My mom said she'd also give this place 5 stars and we definitely will start coming back as regulars! read more

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I don't know why, but this place gives me the heebie-jeebies. The wraps are way too salty and everything seems a little bit too oily for me. portions are meh and waaaaay tooooo salty. sometimes I get a bite of just salt. I was also here during a Suhur event (never again) and my emaan levels plummeted. I thought shayt**n was locked up during Ramadan, but not here. Spanish music was blastin' and drop tops were everywhere. Like I get it, you want to make it feel "poppin" but like really? Does it need to be blastin' at 3:30am? i try to avoid this place like the plague but sometimes stuck going here because SOMEONE wants tacos. This just shows the lack of halal taquerias leaves us thinking we have to settle. read more

The food is so subpar and pricey. We got buritto and tacos and I had high hopes and it definitely didn't live up to expectations sadly. For the price, I don't think it's worth the investment, IMO. read more

I've only had the tacos from here before, and they were okay. The meat wasn't dry, but I didn't find the same flavor in these tacos compared to what I have had before. The plate comes with a hearty side of rice and beans. I appreciate that they specialize in Halal meats, which is nice, as it makes the restaurant more inclusive for other communities. I also remember there are special items available on weekends, which is enticing! My boyfriend had the burrito, and although it tasted good, I wouldn't describe it as authentic. However, it wasn't bad. The ambiance of the restaurant is pleasant, very colorful and open for patrons. Unfortunately, the parking situation is tough. There are a few parking garages nearby, but the Willow Glen area is always busy. The servers are friendly; you place your order at the register, and they bring out the food promptly. Overall, I wouldn't mind coming here again, as the food isn't bad, but I wouldn't say it's authentic. read more

Found parking in the parking garage behind the restaurant. Went in on a Friday around lunch time and there was no one inside. You ordered at the front and they bring you your food. They serve you chips and salsa as you are seated. The burrito was very underwhelming. I got the pastor chicken burrito. The salsa they served with it was also very underwhelming. I used the chip salsa instead. The horchata was yummy though. I would not come back if I am craving a burrito. read more

I just paid $17.07 for a rice, bean and cheese burrito. I'm sorry but how is this legal? Anywhere else it's like $7-10 for a bean and cheese burrito. Wtf? Can someone give me an explanation and potentially a refund? read more