Scratch Cookery is one of the many local places hidden in the allies of Downtown San Jose. They are…read morenot far from the heart of Downtown, and definitely not far from the university. I stumbled upon this place one day while doing my random walk, so you KNOW I had to give this place a try. I had went in upon opening time, so my wait was a little bit, but I was not complaining because you know what they say: "Greatness comes when you build them up one by one." I got their hamburger with the extra cheese, and curly fries. The patty was extra juicy, and the brioche buns were toasted really well. I especially like how they added on the cheese after the patty was marinated on the grill for quite a while, but not too long to the point all of the juice was sucked up. The only down side to the food: the prices. Be prepared to spend quite a bit on lunch if you decide to go to this place, because they do end up charging quite a bit more than what the regular places around Downtown would. But the IPA beers make up for it, so it's also worth a bang for your buck. Hospitality was pretty top-notch -- my order was taken in an orderly fashion, and they even apologized for the wait as well. I hope Scratch Cookery stays around for a long while so that people can try out such majestic wonders this establishment has to offer! Ambiance was great, and I'd definitely be back again!

Down the Scratch…read more Food truck turned Fountain Alley brick-and-mortar that achieved max popularity during the Pandemic. I kept hearing about their hot chicken sandwiches for years, and we finally made the trek to check them out. The Good: * Friendly service * Prices aren't too bad considering the portion size and flavor. * Outdoor dog-friendly seating * Craft brews in cans * Seven levels of heat for everyone from the spice-averse to the hardcore fire lover. * Chicken sandwiches are massive and delicious. And despite it being a breast, they kept it very juicy. * Really loved their fries; I'm not sure if they make them in-house or if they're frozen, but regardless, they're fantastic. The Meh: * Not much in the way of drinks except for the aforementioned beers and cans of soda. The Ugly: * It's located in DTSJ, so you'll most likely have to pay for parking. If you don't mind walking a few blocks, the 4th St Garage is free for the first 90 min. Conclusion: Great spot to get your spice on.

We found heaven! More like the adult playground for lovers of food…read more A great selection of food trucks. If you are not in the mood for Latin cuisine, there are food trucks with burgers and dogs. Not the boring kind either. TACOS MI REYNITA was the truck we chose. I saw a few Tik Toks on them and was sold. Hubbybhad 3 Did a lap around the food trucks line up and cannot wait to return and try the others. Plenty of tables to enjoy your meal. The kids are happy in the bouncy house right in plain sight from your tables. We found a tortilla truck! Bought 1 lb of FRESH and hot corn tortillas. Located: a little one-way driveway right after the car lot flags. We missed it first time driving by and made a go around the block to try again: plenty of parking. Great collection of choices.

El Tiburon truck. we…read moreordered aguachile verde, shrimp tosatdas, and a campechana cocktail.. everything tasted really fresh.. both the aguachile and the campechana cocktail were very flavorful! delicious if you like spice the aguachile is for you.. the shrimp tostadas are more on the simple side in terms of the flavor.. but very fresh.. veggies and shrimp.. add lemon and hot sauce to give it more flavor.. or sprinkle some aguachile sauce on them and your good to go..

The food was excellent. Had the shrimp bowl and it was very tasty. Every thing was cooked to…read moreorder. The place is hard to find. It is in Stevey's bar. The signage outside is hard to read. Missed the place twice before we found the place.

This place is located inside Steve's bar. It's a sports bar vibe in terms of ambiance, sound,…read moreenvironment. Service was attentive and quick. Food was absolutely delicious, we had the steak taco bowl, fish tacos and chicken quesadilla. All of it was flavorful and very filling. All of us are looking forward to coming back.

The food was amazing. I was home visiting my family in San Jose and food spots are hard to find…read more I came across this spot and ordered way too much, I was eating it all night long. The chicken was addictive.

I've been dining at Jojo's for years, but the quality control lately has become completely…read moreunacceptable. After my last few orders through DoorDash, it's clear that something has changed for the worse. The portions have shrunk significantly, what used to be a standard chicken sandwich has been reduced to a "fun size" portion, and the fries, which used to be overflowing, now look like a meager serving of leftovers & the sauce is very watery! It is incredibly disappointing to see a long-time favorite cut corners like this. Please get this together and return to the standards that built your reputation, or the loss of loyal customers is a certainty.

"Cream on the inside, clean on the outside. Ice, ice cream, ice cream paint job."…read more Plenty of food trucks to go around: Treatbot - Single Scoop $3.00 (Many flavors) The Chairman (Bao) - Steamed Tender Pork Belly with Turmeric Pickled Daikon & Green Shiso $3.75 Sam's Chowdermobile - PO Boy and Fries (Fried bay andouille with remoulade, toasted bun, and old bay fries) $8.75 - Sam's Lobster Roll (Maine lobster, warmed butter, toasted bun) Regular $16.12; Shortie $10.59 Tina's Tips and Tantrums - Parking limited, but free - Long lines are to be expected - Someone stands in line and someone save seats - Tummy was only hungry for three - Sam's Chowdermobile is always good especially their lobster roll. Super generous about their lobster! - First time, I've never had the Po Boy (andouille - slightly spiced) but it was good and oily though. Fries were bomb! - Chairman's pork belly bun was delicious, a wee bit on the greasy side - Ice cream flavors we had were Ube - Purple Yam, Old School Vanilla, and The 408 - Caramel Ice Cream with Oreos and Fudge. I loved my "The 408" so yummylicious! - Always a great way to spend time with your friends and family.

Moveable Feast is awesome for those who have never really experienced a food truck night. What I…read morelove about it is that you don't have to chase down local food trucks by checking out their Twitter or Facebook updates to know where they'll be parked. And on top of that you get to experience a whole bunch of awesome Bay Area food trucks all in one spot. Moveable Feast on Friday nights in Willow Glen is a great foodie date night for sure. The bf and I have been here twice now (first time was still during my jaw surgery recovery phase where I was unable to chew, so it wasn't as exciting for me then). This last time we went we noticed that the most popular trucks were Sam's Chowdermobile, Grilled Cheese Bandits and Hill Country BBQ. The lines for those 3 were endless. But we did get to try come mashed tater balls and a delicious italian style grilled cheese sammich from Grilled Cheese Bandits about an hour before Moveable Feast was closing. And the bf got the very last link dog over at Hill Country BBQ, which he said was better than the Miso Dog he had over at Oh Miso Hungry truck. Let me list out what we had at the few trucks we chose to order from. Oh Miso Hungry Kimchi grilled cheese was actually not as good as it sounds. The kimchi was definitely delicious but it didn't taste right being super warm in between those pieces of Texas toast. And the Miso Dog the bf had, he liked but didn't love. MoGo BBQ Kalbi and bulgogi tacos. I liked the meat, tasted good. Not a fan of the corn tortillas they used. Barefoot Coffee The bf ordered a small coffee on drip to swing over to Treatbot Ice Cream since the guy over there told us the ice cream tastes bomb with that coffee. I had a sip of that coffee, holy shizz it was strong! Treatbot We had a scoop of horchata and a scoop of chocolate ice cream to go into the coffee. This is the second time I've had their horchata ice cream and I'm a HUGE fan for sure. Hill Country BBQ They ran out of most of their food about an hour before closing time. I liked the sauces they had out and pretty curious about the Porkolicious sauce. Looked interested! Next time, I'll be sure to try some of that pulled pork that was oh-so-popular. Grilled Cheese Bandit We ordered the small order of mashed tater balls which were okay but a bit too salty for us. Their Giuliano sandwich sure was bomb though! It came with mozzarella, parmesan and tomatoes with pesto on this amazingly soft Italian batard bread. Hands down, best thing I ate that night. I'm still very curious about what Sam's Chowdermobile has to offer but that damn line never let up! It was also extremely chilly that night, what the F happened to summer weather San Jose? But yeah, next time we'll definitely have to just stick it out and stand in line for some chowder. I would rate Moveable Feast 5 stars if they included better dessert trucks than just Fairycakes (cupcakes, which I'm not a fan of) and ice cream and candy. I want some PIES or something a bit more dense for dessert peeps!

Really awesome place if you are craving Chaat…read more 1. Chole Kulche - 5/5, Kulche is the star, so fluffy! Can eat this all day long. 2. Dahi Batata Sev Puri - 5/5, Great flavor 3. Pav Bhaji - 4.5/5, Bhaji had a good spice kick to it 4. Paneer Sandwich - 4.5/5, hit among kids and adults 5. Masala Tea - 3/5, could definitely be improved. Notes: They don't have many tables, so you'll have to stand and eat or eat near car if the tables are full. Plenty of parking.

I was in the area and decided to come here. Overall this was below average for the items I tried…read moreout. Also Chase visa card failed to work here both directly and via Apple pay. Ordered below: 2/5 dahi batata sev puri - this was very cold dahi mixed with spices. It was on sweeter side which overpowered the taste. 1/5 dabeli - totally disappointing. The masala lacks punch and is missing the spiciness you would expect to complement the sweet. It's below average at best. 4/5 aloo tikki chaat - this was decent and the only thing I liked here. The tikki was crispy n hot and paired well with the flavorful chole. You can get this but skip other things. Will likely not recommend place.

there hasn't been one time where I've been here and didn't leave satisfied with my food. this is…read morethe best spot for birria in San Jose and you can't convince me otherwise! their quesabirria are always packed with meat, and their consome is always so hot and flavorful, to top it off with their salsa roja.. life changing im telling you!! their truck is behind another taco truck, the area is always cleaned and they have salsas at each table which is nice! the only negative would be the parking, it can be a little tricky, but i live down the street so i walk it :p if i could give them all a kiss on the forehead i would, its just that good.

Yom. Giant burrito filled with meat, beans, and rice. The meat was salty, tender, and rich. So much…read moremeat The birria ramen is what you'd expect I think. I thought the ramen itself was a little overcooked Both were def better with some lemon on top 4.5/5 imho

******** BUSSIN!!!!!! ********* My daughter Justine…read morerecommended 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

My family and I LOVE going here on Sunday's. We get the 10 pack taco 5 chicken/5 slow cooked beef,…read morethe 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!!

I love the food and service. This place is my go to place when I crave street tacos. Definitely…read morehighly recommend el pastor. Don't have to worry about paying for parking since it is free when you get food at this joint.

Back in the city and searched for tacos within walking distance. This was number one in this area…read more No frills food truck with a covered outdoor dining area with simple table and chairs. Friendly staff inside the truck. Had to first try their tacos. Next time maybe the quesadillas or burritos. Had three "authentic" tacos consisting of Al Pastor, Carnitas, and Asada. Onions and cilantro are optional but had to have them. Al Pastor was the winner. Followed by the carnitas and lastly the asada. Al Pastor had great flavor and the asada was just ok. Didn't try their salsas as I wanted to taste their meats without for the first time. Open until 10pm on week nights and 11pm on weekends. Closed on Mondays.

omg 10/10!!!! came for the wednesday combo special and no words you must try!! seasoning 10/10,…read morecrispy goodness and the fries so good. amazing cooks and staff so friendly and chill this plane is definitely the best i've tried so far.

There's no debate about what place has the best Nashville Hot Chicken in the entire Bay Area. It's…read morenot Dave's, it's not Chikin Drip, it's not Angry Chickz or any of the above, it's JOJO'S! I cannot go 2 weeks without having some amazing chicken from this place. It's a must have and I'm surprised they're not going viral honestly. Stop missing out and come by ASAP!