Food & drink: 3.25 out of 5 We tried seven different vendors…read moreand only 5 of the 8 lived up to the expectations. The winners were the birria inspired tacos, loaded Filipino fries, Cajun shrimp skewer, ube cheesecake, and baked goods/desserts. Unfortunately the others had areas of improvement and left us wanting more. We had high hopes for more spicy & flavorful Jamaican food, richer Dubai chocolate strawberries, and actual calamansi the drink we ordered. Unfortunately I don't recall all of the businesses we tried from, you'll have to reference the pictures. Environment/Vibes: 4 out of 5 Cool vibes, picnic tables for seating, and a strategically placed porta potties and handwashing stations. The organizers did a great with how the venue was set up! Overall: 3.5 out of 5 I enjoyed this themed night market! Clearly I'm biased and prefer flavorful over Instagramable items. So far I prefer this food event over Foodie Land due to the mostly AAPI focused food vendors and shopping booths. Not going to lie the prices will be inflated since the vendors have to pay "rent" for the space they take up. Strategically go with at least 4-5 people so you can try different things. I thought a lot of the vendors did a great job with fusion inspired items.

This is Bay Area's version of the 626 Night Market from SoCal, and they are located on the Alameda…read moreCounty Fairgrounds. It usually happens about 2 - 3 weekends a year, so check out their website or follow them on social media to stay tuned for their dates. Parking is in their lot (paid parking), unless you could find nearby parking (no parking in the neighboring plazas - they may strictly enforce it, so better be safe than sorry). Coming early is recommended, so you do not have to wait in the long line of cars to get in the parking lot to park and to get through security at the entrance. There are a good amount of food and merchandise vendors with some from SoCal as well! Some are local restaurants that have some off of menu items / special exclusive items for this event only.

I've been curious about Taqueria El Chacho for such long time because whenever I walked past I…read morealways see a long line of customers lining up, and the place always smells delicious from so far away. It's a Mexican chain from AZ (popular I think, they have like 53K followers on Instagram), and they just opened multiple locations in Bay Area, so this time I decide to finally give it a try. I ordered the Tripa Mulitas, Torta, and Horchata drink, Mulitas was $7, Torta $14, and Horchata was $7. They're all delicious, I was actually shocked at the first bite because I didn't know Mexican food could be this great (like I ate at a lot of Mexican place before, but this place is just chef's kiss). You seriously have to try their torta!! It has grilled meat, cheese, avocado, lettuce and tomato, all packed in there. Together with their green sauce, red sauce and some of the onion & jalapeno salad, I'm good for the whole day. The flavors are just so authentic and hit the spot perfectly. I totally get why there is always a line now. They officially converted me into a regular from today! If you see a crowd, just jump in line, it's worth the wait.

Been here so many times but was too hungry to take any photos. But here it is! If you're ever near…read moreFoster City this is a must try! Al pastor is so flavorful. The burritos are huge! If you buy 1 torta sandwich you get 1 free!Always a line during the weekend, but if you have good timing then I wouldn't worry. Usually try to go by 6pm. They are right outside of Target so plenty of parking.

Amazing pizza truck! Owner was ther spouting off about his experience - totally authentic and…read moreamazing pizza! We had the meatball pesto pizza. Absolutely fabulous!

Fat Cat pizza is delicious! We tried the pepperoni, margarita and pesto margarita. All fresh…read moreingredients, perfectly cooked! Yummo to say the least! We'll be back!

Always dependable and tasty. Give them a follow on Instagram as they'll post where they'll be and…read moreat what time. I typically visit them at the San Ramon Farmers Market every Saturday. They can sometimes get busy especially after 11am, but they'll usually let you know if there is a longer than average wait. I usually opt for the double chicken island special which comes with three pieces of chicken and a side tomato & cucumber salad (tangy and fresh). The chicken is never raw and has a great smoky taste to it. There's not really a sauce but it is marinaded and grilled well.

I love OFA's the bbq is tasting & simple ! The chicken totally reminds me of my Dad's when he use…read moreto bbq chicken , it seasoned & marinated perfectly. OFA's crew is his family who are the nicest & friendly family . Go early in the morning & if you're in a hurry I wouldn't suggest it . It's made to order & fresh . We do love the marinated cucumber & tomatoes. I think we've tried it all & it's delicious. We need to visit Pin soon it's been awhile . Give it a try you won't be disappointed.

I can't believe no one has written about this little food stand!…read more My fiance and I paid a visit to the vet this Saturday and were heading to Costco. We saw that a small Farmer's Market was going on in the Bishop Ranch complex #3 (adjacent to GE Software's lot). Since we needed vegetables that Costco probably wouldn't have (or have in the mega Duggar family pack), we decided to make a quick detour into this small farmer's market. Man, are we glad we did. I mean this FM is much, much smaller than the one we went to in Pleasanton. But at the end of the rows of vegetable and other stalls was this delicious aroma of grilled food. Since we hadn't eaten lunch and Costco food was NOT a healthy option, we decided to take a peek at Gorgeous Gorilla. While I don't want to make a definitive statement about the ethnic origin of the food, my guess is either Jamaican or (generically) Caribbean. They had Jerk chicken, Oxtail, shrimp, and grilled salmon. Also they serve their plate meals with red beans and rice. Oh snap, I love red beans and rice! And best of all: fried plantains. They also serve it with a small side of a fruit salad which is heavy on the mangos. Nice. We also ordered a positively awesome strawberry fruit drink which we know used fresh strawberries from a vendor down the row of veggie stands. We saw him deliver two boxes of strawberries while we ate lunch. We shared a jerk chicken plate and that was enough for us because we didn't want to fill up too much before shopping. The flavors were AMAZING on every part of the meal, esp the chicken. while I've had much spicier jerk chicken in the past, this one was one I'd consider a very mild jerk flavor. Maybe if I ask for what the locals would eat would they turn it up a notch. They let me know that they are there every Thursday in the same lot, so I'm going to make another trip next week as this Thursday I won't be in the area. But for now, here's some pics to whet your appetite!

I wish I could add stars to this gem of a restaurant. It was truly love at first bite, the jerk…read morechicken was seasoned and grilled to perfection- just melted in my mouth.My friend and I stumbled upon this place at Oakland's First Friday event. She had a Garlic shrimp skewer and we shared the impeccable oxtail soup. Every bite was exceptional in flavor and purely delightful to the palette. The staff was friendly , charismatic and helpful. My entire experience was pleasant, from my understanding they will continue to frequent First Friday and I fully intend to frequent them!if you have had an opportunity- check out this spot I highly recommend it!

So glad I was able to try Street Stix at Manila Munchies in American Canyon! As soon as I arrived…read more(which by the way the event started at 3 and I arrived 3:30) there was a huge line already. I ordered the halo halos and they were great on a warm day. I walked back a few times hoping to get one of their dishes but could not find time when the line slowed down. I can't wait to try their foods again when I see them at another event. Great people and staff that is extremely funny and kind.

Long line so assumed it was the place to hit up for food during the Sunnyvale Sip Shop and Eat…read more The line was so long and moved very slowly. It took over 25-30 minutes for us to get our food. They had to make a new batch of pancit. They were so disorganized. The food was good though but definitely not worth the wait in the baking sun.

Flacas has the best chips in town! Great food + great service gets 5 stars from me. Definately…read moreworth checking out when you are in the area. Highly reccomend trying their other items (soups, tamales, dips).

This review is only for the chips and salsa. A coworker…read moretold me about this gem in Livermore. This stylish small specialty take out store has some basic needs for a Mexican night! I came for the chips and salsa today but looking forward to trying their tamales next time. Chips were fresh and crunchy. The Mild Salsa was also very fresh. It had a bright vibrant tomato color. The mild flavor still had a slight kick to it. Bummer, I had to minus 1 star for the price. $17 for a bag of chips and salsa.

I visited Oaxaca City in 2006, and the slow cooked (with a pineapple on top) al pastor street tacos…read morefor 11 MXN ($1) I ate while waiting for an overnight bus to the coast was life changing! I'll never forget standing around eating one after another between swigs of Modelo with friends... California tacos have always been generally great, but this place is special. Since Oaxaca, I've only had as good al pastor in Mexico City last year in a similar setting. So I'm super excited and grateful that Vallejo now has its own amazing popup serving these incredible tacos, and more. My husband is a burrito guy with a big appetite, yet the servings are so hearty he can only eat half in one sitting. And my al pastor tacos sent me back to that Oaxaca bus stop with adventures ahead. Sitting on a busy corner parking lot, this place is super popular so expect to wait, plus parking can be tricky. All said, the service is efficient and people are patient to wait for what they know is a good thing. While waiting you can bag up your own garnishes like pico, salsa, pickled peppers, sautéed or raw onions, and more. I saw some people enjoy their food in their cars, but both times we brought ours home since we live close and the packaging keeps everything together well. Truly the most authentic Mexican al pastor and more you'll find in Vallejo.

I respect people side hustles but season Y'all food. It makes me when we spend money for very low…read morequality of food. Then you have customers hyping it up before you order, making my mouth water drool but when you get your order and take a bite you like yuck This is not a 5 place neither is it worth 4 . At best it's rated a 1 . The food is not even seasoned. Yes it's big portions but no season in the taco meat. I got 4 asada tacos and 1 asada torta for the cost of $29 and both orders weren't seasoned. Service was low level. Ambiance is a parking lot. The music was the only thing that was good. I really can't believe people be so excited to be in line for unseasoned food. Never again. So yes this is not a place I'd recommend to anyone.

Found this dessert stand at the Alameda County Fair (in the carnival section), and the fancy gelato…read moremilkshakes on their menu caught my eye. Instead of just plain chocolate, their dark knight milkshake is a mountain of chocolate cake, chocolate fudge, and chocolate sprinkles, all on top of the chocolate gelato blend. And the grasshopper milkshake features peppermint and oreo cookies and crumbles, along with Andes mint candy (my fave) decorating the mint chocolate chip gelato mix. Too many tempting choices, but I had to go with the strawberry shortcake milkshake, made with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, angel cake, and topped off with chocolate fudge and crushed graham crackers... so many layers of flavor I just couldn't resist. As it turns out, the graham cracker crumbs are mainly for decoration, most of it pretty much glued to the plastic mug (not edible). And what shined in this dessert was the "shortcake", not the strawberry. Besides those 3 strawberries on top, I actually didn't get much strawberry flavor from the shake itself. Slightly disappointing, but like I said, the sponge cake and toppings were fresh and tasty, and the gelato wasn't bad, just lacking a sweetness and tartness that you get from actual strawberries, tasted almost watered down. Luckily, the presentation of the drink (served with both a spoon and straw) almost makes up for that. And I love that 50% of their profits go to charity. They're based in Atascadero, but travel to different events and festivals all over, currently at the fair in Pleasanton this summer. Overall, the product and service is decent, with unique offerings on their menu like churro sandwiches which I find intriguing even if I'm more of a milkshake kinda gal. If I could do it again, I'd go with with the mint or chocolate flavor though.

Definitely unique menu items. My kid enjoyed vanilla gelato churro sandwich. My mom tried the…read morestrawberry shortcake milkshake that is definitely eye candy & gram post worthy. My other kid had cinnamon churro separately from strawberry gelato in waffle cone. I enjoyed gelato: 1 scoop mango, 1 scoop strawberry in a cup. Nice find at Alameda County Fair so that environment set the ambiance. Women at register was friendly & upbeat. I spent $43 not including my mom's item.

Oyster Bar is a vendor @San Ramon Farmers Market. they offered bbq & fresh shucked oysters…read more eats: shigoku oysters, 2 for 7, fanny bay oysters, 2 for 5 -tasted ok, a little briny, size really small, looks a lot smaller than whole oyster. -sauces house made, not so flavorful. -prices same for fresh shucked and bbq'd *wouldn't repeat, not a good value -not familiar with 4 types of oysters offered. not listed on menu nor labeled on ice.

My new weekly stop. The first week I purchased 4 oysters with my husband. They were so tender and…read moredelicious that we were sad when they were gone. This week we purchased 8 and had the same feeling, lol We cannot get enough of them and I sing their praises to everyone who passes by. If you love oysters you MUST stop by the oyster bar!