This was my second time having tamales from here. I didn't realize they were on yelp or I would…read morereviewed earlier. They men there were quick to help once they saw me. I was grateful since I was on my way to work. I ordered 2 corn and 1 chicken. I appreciated that they asked before putting the chicken in the same bag. Ive been to others where they just threw everything together. They do accept card which is nice to know when I'm starving and do not have cash. I definitely will be back for more tamales. The green chili and chicken was so good. The corn was delicious too. It so hard finding good corn tamales. If your in the area definitely give these guys a try.

Without a doubt, the best tamales in San José. The flavor is authentic, the masa is perfectly soft…read moreand well-cooked, and the filling is always generous and full of flavor. You can truly taste the quality and care in every order. The service is outstanding -- attentive, friendly, and always welcoming. It's the kind of business that genuinely appreciates its customers. My blessings to this business. They are truly a 10/10 and deserve all the support from the community. Sin duda, los mejores tamales de San José. El sabor es auténtico, la masa perfectamente suave y bien cocida, y el relleno siempre generoso y lleno de sabor. Se nota la calidad y el cariño con el que preparan cada orden. El servicio es de lo mejor: atentos, amables y siempre dispuestos a hacerte sentir bienvenida. Es el tipo de negocio que realmente aprecia a sus clientes. Mis bendiciones para este negocio. De verdad son un 10/10 y merecen todo el apoyo de la comunidad.

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.

Burritos were delicious, huge and a good price. Tripas were perfectly crispy. Agua frescas also…read morereally good. Would definitely come back. They also take Apple Pay.

Went to the location on Alum Rock. Parking was good on a Saturday night. Warm and friendly service…read more Had al pastor gringa and 5 tacos: asada, lengua, cabeza, buche, & tripas. Loved: lengua, tripas, cabeza, and al pastor. Lengua was nice and soft, great with orange or brown sauce. Tripas was chopped up instead of typical tube shaped; was slightly crunchy but amazing flavor. Cabeza tasted good but can be a little fatty. Al pastor was delicious with lots of flavor and a good size chunk of pineapple. Ok: buche and asada. Good but the other meat just outshone them.

We came here looking for something new. Tacos Los Reyes and Bombero are some of our recent…read morefavorites. If it wasn't for my wife's food poisoning maybe this is 4 stars. Food (3 stars) + Tripa tacos are very delicious. Some places make these crispy. It's not here but still yummy in my tummy. ~ Burritos with carne asada and pastor is pretty good. However wifey got really sick. It's Mother's Day today and she's stuck in bed. I ate 1/4 of her burrito but I'm fine. So not sure how to rate this. Taste is pretty good. We asked for no beans so it's a bit plain but I still enjoyed it. - Gringas is like a quesadilla with pastor. It's alright but not worth $10+. I'd rather get 3 tacos! - Carne asada meat has a nice Smokey flavor. However it's jerky like toughness and a bit dry. - Someone in another review was raving about this place having the best Al pastor. So all of that hype made it a bit of a downer since I find it mid. Service (3 stars) + Typical food truck style ordering but it's more of a trailer. They have a little salsa bar with about 4-5 sauce options. Ambiance (2 stars) - Too many loud cars passing while we're eating. I can barely have a conversation with the wifey not that we have a ton to talk about lol. - No restrooms nearby. Daughter had to use an emergency toilet that we bring. - Terrible parking where people park behind you and you can't get out quickly. Yes, it takes them awhile to realize they're in your way.

Honestly it's about a 4.5 - and only because they don't have any refried beans as a side. For me…read morethe side dishes really accentuate the food, but if you're looking for tacos, this is one of the best! The meat is juicy and tasty. The tortillas are homemade. And the portions are bigger than most places that serve street tacos. I wish I could review more than the tacos and maybe one day I will, but the tacos are SO good, it's hard not to order them over and over. FOOD: Tacos!!! Homemade tortillas!!! I'm a sucker for a good homemade tortilla and these are GOOD. But more than that the selection of meats are tasty. The chicken was the weakest of them, but even that was good. It's just the al pastor was GREAT and the carne asada oh so tasty. SERVICE: Terrific. Packaged well, service is friendly and helpful, portions are nicely sized, and you will definitely go home happy. They make everything to order so it does take a little bit of time, but still wonderfully good. COST: Very reasonable for what you get. Very reasonable.

This is a food truck that is parked off Alum Rock and White. They are in a small plaza so there is…read moreparking. The food looks just as is when you order for sit down or take it to go. I have only tried their quesabirria special and it keeps me coming back. You get these gooey cheesy tacos and all these toppings, plus consommé, which is super tasty, and a free drink for all of $10. The lady is so nice and the wait is not long. This truck is now one of my go to's spots. Even though they are right on the street the cars passing by its not even loud or dusty, people even stop on the street to pick up or you see people in their cars enjoying the consommé.

Firstly, be very careful when you enter this location, the turn is very small and kind of hidden. I…read morewent with some family and everyone missed the turn on right and had to U turn and try again just FYI Depending on when you go parking can be difficult, if it is packed I would recommend parking the street over and walking. Most of the food is prepared in a food truck where you line up and order. Seating is next to the sauce bar and they have first come first serve seating. Typical culture is to put the sauce directly on the tacos when you receive them. They give sauce cups if you order to go otherwise they are reluctant to give them out. Currently they are constructing a building around their seating area which is new. This implies that they are generating enough cash to turn their food truck and seating area into an actual establishment. Onto the food review! Carne Asada 7/10 Lengua 7.5/10 Carnitas 8/10 Cabeza 8.3 /10 Suadero 8.5/10 Al Pastor 8.5/10 Suadero and Pastor were top contenders with the most flavor depth. Personally I liked the cabeza as it was very soft, but the flavor can't compare to the suadero. The carne asada lacked flavor in my opinion and was the least tasty out of the meats we tried. Carnitas had that great crunch you're looking for in a taco as it is seared excellently. Lengua was flavorful and super soft just like the cabeza which indicates that they were both braised to perfection. All choices are very solid albeit be prepared for a very greasy meal. The star of the show is their avocado salsa! They offered 6 other sauces in their sauce bar but the avocado salsa was superb compared to the others. This was the only option that had me coming back to sauce bar throughout my meal. They also offered pickled carrots, jalapeños, and onions at their sauce bar to help balance the flavors. Finally the best JD big back tip is to get the large strawberry horchata! It was so good we finished ours before even taking a picture of it! The flavor profile on that beverage is superb, imagine a creamy strawberry yakult that is the perfect option to balance greasy tacos. This is a hidden gem item as their strawberry horchata is significantly better than other restaurants version of it. They also offer other flavored horchata but the strawberry remains top tier.

OH MY LANTA!!! Tres Reyes is the beeeeest! I absolutely love the tacos here. They have taken over…read moreas my go-to taco spot in the South Bay. I always go for the pastor tacos. The marinade is perfect and the meat is tender. I've never tried their burritos, only because I can't get enough of their tacos which is crazy because I'm usually the opposite. But Tres Reyes is just that good. I love how they have a dedicated dining area that is always clean. I've never had trouble finding a seat either. The dining area has a full salsa bar with all myriad sauces. They even have picked red onions, jalapeños, and carrots. So good with tacos. Finally, the selection of aguas frescas they have is insane. They have like 8 different flavors if I'm not mistaken. My absolute favorite is the melon/cantaloupe drink. It's so sweet and refreshing. You can definitely taste the fresh melon. So by all means, visit Tres Reyes. Just not too much cuz it's mine!!! ;)

I felt like I didn't get my daily protein quota today and was looking for a place to get some good…read morespiced chicken. Yelp said this place is open till midnight but I wasn't taking any chances driving from Hayward, so I called their number and they confirmed that they are open till midnight, all days! The truck is parked on a 7-11 parking lot on S. Abbot. They have two tables and 4 chairs for people wanting to sit there and eat. We ordered an Achari chaap ( soya protein) and a Rumali roti for my husband. For myself I got their tandoori chicken which came with 2 drumsticks and two thighs. The chicken itself was juicy and definitely well marinated. The achari chaap was a bit tangy for my husband's liking but had great taste and flavor if you ask me. The Rumali roti was soft and fresh. We also had chai which was creamy and hot! Food came out quite fast even though they had said it would take 15 mins. A couple things that stood out were the portions, which were plentiful and the prices which are very reasonable. Sunny the person at the window was super nice and patient taking our order and didn't mind husband and I going back and forth over what we wanted to eat. Hubs wants to go back and try their chole bhature, and I want to try their chaat items next time.

Update (04/19/26): What's the point of staying open late if half the menu isn't available?…read more We got back late from a trip and specifically called in to order chole bhature, since this is one of the few places near us open till midnight. However, we were told that bhaturas (and anything fried) aren't available after 10 PM, which was really disappointing. We were instead offered chole kulche, and since we didn't have many late-night options, we agreed. We were told the order would be ready in 15-20 minutes, but when we arrived, the food already felt cold, like it had been sitting out for a while. It got worse when we reached home--the kulchas were burnt, making the meal quite unpleasant. After a long day of travel, this was the last thing we expected. We were too tired to go back, but honestly, this was not acceptable. If you're advertising late hours, the quality and availability should match. This experience was really disappointing.

Glad they have their food truck now in Spruce Ave SSF! I found a new spot when craving for Pinoy…read moresteet food. The food was tasty. I always order for Isaw, tumbong, tenga, Goto, iskrambol. The shawarma is least of my fave. The staff were nice and the place had a cozy vibe even if it gets cold in SSF. LOL Just a bit of wait time, but overall a solid spot for comfort food! They're always open here on weekends!

If you've been craving that authentic, straight-from-the-street food stall vibe from the…read morePhilippines, EMS Kusina delivers it in spades. I've been to their San Jose location before, but when I heard they had a pop-up at the Safeway on Gellert Ave in South San Francisco, I had to drop by. The quality? Still top-notch. I came for the shawarma, siomai, BBQ, and tokwat baboy, and every bite felt like home. This is comfort food at its finest, mouth-watering, freshly made, and seasoned with the kind of care you can taste. The Sago't Gulaman was perfectly refreshing, balancing out all the savory goodness. What made it even better was Ate Ems herself greeting us. It felt like visiting your neighborhood street vendor back in the Philippines, where the food is made with love and everyone's treated like family. The crew here is warm, friendly, and makes you feel right at home from the first "hello." I just hope EMS Kusina can find a permanent spot here in South San Francisco soon, because the city deserves this level of Filipino comfort food on the regular. Pro tip: Come hungry, leave happy!

Mariscos El Aguachile 8 has never disappointed my cravings!! Everything I have tried off of their…read moremenu is top notch quality seafood and it has always been like that since the very beginning when he was selling out of his home. Usually I'm here for the ceviche or aguachile but i was in the mood for tacos on this gloomy Tuesday and let me tell you they were everything I expected and more. From the crispy taco shell to the plethora of sauces. I also want to point out how fast my order came out! I came during my lunch hour and Pepe even suggested for me to order ahead next time (very much appreciated) but it wasn't needed because I had time to order my food, have it given to me & still drove back to work and had time to enjoy it. I will definitely keep coming back and recommending my friends and family to this small business!!

This was my first time trying this place. My friend recommended and took me here…read more Don't be scared by the prices, because you get what you pay for. There was huge amounts of seafood on the plates. Definitely can be shared with the huge portions. The place was nice and quaint. My only quarrels and these are not enough to deter me from coming again is maybe a few more lower prices items for smaller eaters and a bit more produce (vegetables/fruits) along with the meals. I do love seafood so no complaints about the amount. I will be back to try another couple of dishes to compare a bit more.

Loved the Vampiro taco! Tasty shrimp and chorizo. Also great presentation! Visited during the SoFA…read moreblock party and was very happy with my choice!

I will start off by saying they had excellent customer service. I ordered a chopped cheese ($20)…read moreand cheesesteak ($22). They do have steak and shrimp but i felt that was a little overpriced. They were not loaded up as much as they could be. The cheesesteak was flavorful better than the original chopped cheese. Honestly you could probably make these items yourself at home for a fraction of the price. I would not go out of my way to eat at this good truck

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.

Been seeing this truck. Finally had a chance to stop by and check it out. it was so good! service…read morewas friendly and quick! reminds me and tastes just like Heavenly donuts in Tahoe with their own style toppings minus the freezing snow...Fun to pick up and bring home to snack on with hot coffee. Im going to try their iced coffee next time.