I had ordered catering from Joe's taco shop. Booking and communication was a breeze. They were on…read moretime and the food was delicious.

This was my first time having Joe's Taco Shop and I can't say I'm disappointed. With my daughter's…read moreschool having an open house event, they set up a few food trucks to be on site to feed the hungry crowds. There was a total of 2 food trucks and 1 dessert, leading to long long lines. The staff handled the lines well and food was being dished out as fast as possible. Purchases: *ASADA TACO *LENGUA TACO *PASTOR TACO *Strawberry Lemonade(???) Drink The tacos were good. So good I made my way back into the line and purchased a few more asadas!! The meat vs tortilla ratio was great, although lengua was a little skimp. Meats were tender and cooked well. The salsa portions are small and I would have enjoyed more instead of having to ration my portions but it was still good. 4 stars for my first try with Joe's Taco Shop. Plating was good even in the hectic environment and I really enjoys the grilled onions. Cucumbers- not so much [I thought that was kind of random]. I would absolutely dine here again.

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!!! ;)

The spot is a taco truck but there's ample covered seating with a full salsa bar nearby. Service…read morewas quick and the staff were friendly. I recommend taking the food "for here" if you have some time to spare so you can experiment with their salsas, which are the stars of the show. Just be careful and try not to load the tacos up as much as I did, because the salsas tend toward spicy (my favorite). Don't miss out on their pickled carrots, onions, and jalapeños. All tacos come with grilled onions and lime, which are excellent additions. I tried the Al pastor, asada, carnitas, and chicharrón. My favorite were the carnitas, which were well seasoned and tender. The Al pastor had a good balance of sweetness from the pineapple. The asada was solid. The chicharrón was kind of gelatinous and I didn't enjoy the texture but that's more a stylistic choice than me thinking they were bad.

pros: -FAVORITE taco spot in san josé…read more-wide selection of agua frescas and different types of tacos -seating available inside cons: -none

One of the places that was open on New Years Day!…read more This food truck is located on the corner in a gas station area. We came and got the pizza birria as it was a better deal than getting two of the quesabirriasss taco plates. The pizza comes with all the toppings and three cups of consome which was great! I recommend that you get this and eat it right away as if you wait longer it will get soggy. Altogether a solid place for birria!

Excelente todo!! Todo bien rico!!…read moreExcelente servicio Muy Buena Comida 10 De 10 Sirven Desayunos hasta noche!! Muy Recomendable!! Lo que usted quiera comer del Menú todo el dia (Si hay Disponible) ..

Wow such a great experience! Let's TACObout it…read more They came to elementary school event and I decided to try their tacos. These tacos were so good and they were very friendly and professional. If you have any events reach out to them and they will not disappoint and will work with any event you have. Good food! Thank you Tu Padre catering!

I can't say enough good things about this business. It's now my go-to whenever I'm hosting a party…read more The staff is always friendly and warm. You can tell they care about making each event run smoothly. I recently had to delay our party time at the last minute and they were so understanding and accommodating too. Very much appreciated!! The food is always seasoned just right every time. Even the rice is somehow completely addicting. I always end up eating more portions than I should and I never regret taking some home from the parties!! If you're looking for great food and a team that truly goes above and beyond, I would recommend this business!

Tucked away in the neighborhood, this little taqueria is honestly a hidden gem. The food tastes…read moreincredibly fresh, full of flavor, and you can tell they put care into everything they make. Plenty of great options on the menu whether you want tacos, burritos, or something more traditional. The staff were also super friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Service was quick, portions were satisfying, and everything came out hot and fresh. Definitely the kind of local spot you want to keep coming back to. Highly recommend if you're looking for a solid neighborhood taqueria with great food and good people.

I came here with two friends after a weekday hike. There is a sign with daily specials up. One…read morefriend got the Wednesday special- nachos with agua Fresca or soda, another friend got the tostada plate, and I got two tacos- carne asada and al pastor. The place was pretty empty when we arrived around 8 pm on a Wednesday. After we got in line to order some other folks arrived for take out orders. I enjoyed the chips and salsa bar- the sauces were fresh and flavorful. My tacos were tasty- but came with a salsa that was too spicy for me -- I'm a spice lightweight. I ordered on the kiosk at the entry and didn't see an option to order with mild salsa or salsa on the side. I definitely would have enjoyed my tacos without less spicy salsa. I had recently had dental work and spicy and hard food was a bit uncomfortable for me. There was an option to order self serve at a kiosk or at the cash register with a staff member. Our food came out relatively quickly.

More like 3.5 for me, but rounding up because they serve some hard-to-find seafood specials here…read moreand have free chips and salsa. Grilled fish tacos were tasty, but I think I should've ordered a quesadilla because I saw one of the staff bring it out to a regular, and it looked so generously-filled and was served with all the trimmings. Next time!

I attempted to go to a different place though due to long lines, I randomly stopped by?…read more I got the Lunch Special Chicken Enchilada plate, taste wise it's okay? I just found it over priced looking at the portion size. I personally don't see myself coming again since the food quality is the same anywhere else? Perhaps there's another specialty I would need to taste? ( update, this place has been giving me unusual amounts of stomach aches and cramps, is something wrong with the food? )

This place is a hidden gem, at least for me! :) I tried the California Burrito. It was huge and…read moredelicious!! The food was made fresh and it tasted really good. And can I say the price point is also remarkable. Given the high cost of eating out these days, La Costa is keeping it's price competitive. Service was fantastic! Very friendly service to take my order. Definitely recommend this if you are in the East San Jose area.

san jose hidden gem!! i thought it was pricey off first impression, but it was so filling and…read morethey're generous with the portion size. we got carne asada tacos too but they were dry so i would recommend asking for sauce. the fish tacos stand out the most here they also gave extra pico on the side for free :)

Portions of food were amazing. I had enough leftover food to eat for lunch the next day. Our…read morewaitress was an older lady, friendly and very attentive. Always checking up on us. I had the carnitas plate. It came with a large salad and your choice of dressing. I went with ranch. The plate included your typical Spanish rice, refried beans and two tortillas of your choice. I went with flour. The food seemed generic and I was pretty disappointed in the carnitas. It tasted bland and didn't have that distinct fatty flavor of pork. Wasn't that dry but it was just flavorless. I went here with my sister but I may try something else from their menu next time I come to visit in town. The ambiance, seating and atmosphere seemed authentic though.

As you enter the restaurant, it is colorful and well decorated. The staff was friendly and…read morehelpful. We were seated fairly quickly. I had a chile relleno and one enchilada. Although the presentation was good, I didn't feel there was much flavor to either one. The other two individuals I was with felt the same way. I'm not saying it was bad, but it wasn't great.

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.