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    Tacos El Pollo

    4.8 (14 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Pollo tacos
    Dave S.

    Spot On! Richard K., Yelp Elite out of Livermore gave us a great review of this taco truck on Hatch rd. He nailed it, perfect. Thanks brah! So, on my venture of trying as many food trucks (taco) as my wife will allow I found this one with all 5 star reviews. They deserve it. Tacos filled up with well seasoned proteins on real fresh corn tortillas and burritos packed with meat and the right amounts of rice, beans and cheese. As I was driving the six miles back home to the family and my car filling up with the smells of our lunch I did think to pull over and sneak a bite (whole) of a taco. All the food we ordered was great, the family was silent even if only until they finished eating...smiles. The truck was clean and the 3 ladies working hard inside took the time to make eye contact and smile. Last words...yes and the grilled onions on the side...gold!

    a mexican food truck
    Richard K.

    The Crows Landing area of Modesto is a taco and auto repair row that consists of tons of taquerias and auto repair locations. You've got mariscos, asada, pollo al carbon, tripas, pastor, honestly, any kind of taco can be found on this strip of Modesto. It's like taco truck, taco stand, taco restaurant, Mexican market, auto repair, taco restaurant, auto repair and gas station on one block and then it's repeat all over again. Now, Tacos El Pollo is actually not on Crows Landing Road, but it is located on Hatch Road about a 1/2 mile or so east of Crows Landing Road. If you pass the freeway overpass, then you've gone too far. I randomly discovered them because I made a wrong turn. You see, I was looking for El Pollo Feliz on Crows Landing to grab some Mexican-style BBQ chicken, but I made a wrong turn onto Hatch Road, saw the line at Tacos El Pollo and was like whoa, I need to eat here. BTW, Tacos El Pollo fittingly shares a lot with Modesto Muffler Shop! Tacos y autos. The irony is that I still haven't had the chicken here despite the restaurant being the Chicken Taco Place in Español. Maybe next time! Today was my second visit and I noticed that there wasn't even a Yelp page. So I made the page today. The crazy thing is that despite not having a Yelp page, the locals all knew about this little treasure of a taco joint. When a taqueria makes tacos with handmade tortillas and only charges $2-2.50 per taco, well that is what sets you apart from the zillion other taco restaurants that use factory-made tortillas. The tortillas that they use are nice and fluffy and really taste delicious. I'm a Coreano, but if I was Mexican, I could imagine my abuela making these tacos lol. I've tried Tacos El Pollo's carne asada, tripas, and al pastor tacos. All are fantastic. I really like the way they cook the tripas here extra crispy too. Again, one day I will try the pollo. LOL. So, if you happen to be in Modesto and have some cash (Tacos El Pollo is CASH ONLY) and are hungry and can't decide which one of the taquerias off Crows Landing you want to try, make the turn onto Hatch Road and try Tacos El Pollo, mi favorite taqueria en Modesto jajaja!

    Tripita super burrito

    Honestly disappointed with this truck. Was expecting a bomb burrito the reviews claimed to be amazing. The customer service is great but the food was just okay. The tripita burrito was pretty burnt and barely had any cheese and cream for a super burrito. We also ordered 2 pastor tacos and previous reviews claimed they had homemade tortillas but ours did not. Presentation was there but still on our hunt for the best taco truck in Modesto.

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    This place is great. Good sized portions and high quality authentic food. Also open until 11pm which was perfect for us.

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    Great quality and juicy meats, fresh taste, good portion. Parking scarce but manageable.

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    Boriqua Kitchen - Garlic Tostones

    Boriqua Kitchen

    4.7(160 reviews)
    68.3 mi•Lower Hills

    There are restaurants with great food, and then there are places with great people behind the food…read more Boriqua Kitchen is both. One afternoon in Hayward, my family and I showed up right at 6 PM, exactly at closing time. We had just left a family party but purposely held our appetite because our favorite Puerto Rican food truck was finally back in town. My wife and I were married in Old San Juan, and Puerto Rico will always hold a special place in our hearts. We even travel back to the island with our kids whenever we can. When Chef Darren saw how disappointed we were that we had missed them, he didn't turn us away. Even though they were already closed, he fired the grill back up and blessed our family with an incredible meal. That level of hospitality, heart, and genuine Puerto Rican warmth is rare. The food was absolutely amazing as always, authentic flavors that instantly take us back to the island, but the kindness and service meant even more to us. We'll always support Boriqua Kitchen. Truly the best Puerto Rican food in the Bay Area, served by people who treat you like family.

    We came across Boriqua Kitchen outside of the Lucky's parking lot when we were about to do our…read moregrocery shopping.  I am always up for Puerto Rican food so even though we already had dinner, I had to at least try a couple of sides like their empanadas and garlic tostones.  Both were full of flavor and the garlic tostone had the perfect crunch that is offset by their addictive dipping sauce.  I definitely need to follow them on IG to see when they will be back so I can try those entrees too.

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    Sizzlin’ Masala - Naan Chalupa - Chicken

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    4.7(124 reviews)
    6.4 mi
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    Listen. This should be a five star review. But I have to warn my fellow spice-wimps! THE FOOD FROM…read moreSIZZLIN' MASALA IS FIVE STAR BOMB! It is SO good. But if you're like me, and just hella sensitive to spicy foods, you gotta exercise caution with this one. My partner and I got food to go, two loaded burritos (one pakora fish, the other chicken masala), a Naan Chalupa with paneer masala, and a chai horchata! It did take about 30 minutes for it all to come together; but I urge you to remember that 'food truck' means 'mobile' and not 'fast food.' Good things come to those who wait! The Chai Horchata is SO GOOD! Like drinking a gingerbread cookie made especially for you by your grandma. I would go back for that alone. In fact, I regret not getting two because I'd definitely have delighted in not having to share. Swing by for that alone. Now the food? My partner ordered everything mild; which has got to be a relative thing because both burritos and the chalupa had such heat that I couldn't take more than a few bites of any of them before my mouth felt like it was on fire! I wish that I had any sort of tolerance because everything was so flavorful; incredibly flavorful! Just too dang hot for my wimpy tastebuds! The loaded chicken burrito was the messier of the two--downright greasy so be prepared! Ask for extra napkins or have some on standby if you take it to go. I'm coming back for you, Sizlin' Masala! Maybe not right away, but I'm coming back! Your food is so good! I just have to build up my spicy-heat-tolerance first!

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    Scratch Cookery - Nashville Chicken Sandwich combo with regular fries ($21)

    Scratch Cookery

    4.3(734 reviews)
    53.2 mi•Downtown
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    Love Scratch Cookery. This is what a Nashville hot chicken sandwich is supposed to be…read more Unlike a lot of the chains like Dave's where it can basically feel like a chicken tender thrown into a bun, Scratch serves a huge, thick piece of actual chicken breast. The portions are serious, the chicken is juicy, and the breading has a great crunch. What really sets them apart for me is the spice. I've had levels 3, 4, and 5, and they're not simply the same seasoning with progressively more heat. Each level actually has a different pepper profile and flavor. Level 3 brings cayenne and Thai chili, level 4 moves into Thai chili and habanero, and level 5 adds habanero and ghost pepper. You can taste the difference, not just feel more burn. The seasoned fries are great too and they definitely don't skimp on the portions. It is a little pricey for a chicken sandwich and fries, but when you see the size and quality of what you're getting, I think it's worth it. Scratch is easily one of my favorite hot chicken spots.

    The ambiance inside was about a 3/5. It felt a little dirty, and the windows could definitely use a…read moregood cleaning. The outdoor seating, though, was really nice. We ordered the Texas chicken sandwich and chicken strips. Portions were generous, and the sandwich was super tasty. The strips were fresh and flavorful, but be careful with the spice levels! We ordered level 1 and it was flaming hot. Even level 0 has a kick, so I'd recommend going one level lower than you normally would. The curly fries were also great. Overall, a solid 4/5. The only star off was for the spice-level calibration. Great food and portions, and we'll definitely be back!

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    Fremont Street Eats - Dancing

    Fremont Street Eats

    3.7(74 reviews)
    55.0 mi
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    Fremont Street Eats is a lively outdoor community event organized by the city's Chamber of…read moreCommerce. It is located off a newly renovated street where new high rise development were put in to increase dwelling density and foot traffic. It is not quite there yet, but I can see where this is going. It is held in this square near a business park so there is plenty of parking. There is a grassy square where families like to lounge with picnic blankets and lawn chairs. There's usually a dj dishing out tunes, a beer and wine tent, and about 8-10 food trucks lined up in an organized fashion. It goes every Friday in the warm months so from May to October. If a holiday pops up on a Friday like 4th of July they will skip it. Starts at 5pm and goes to about 9pm. Bulk of the crowd goes from 6:30 - 8. I go to about 2-4 per year since 2017, with the exception of 2020 cuz y'all know why. You can see the food truck line up each week on their website or socials. So I like to scan that and if it looks promising then I'll text some friends/family if anyone wants to meet up after work on Friday. If the weather is nice, it is just a just a festive and social way to start a summer's weekend. Now even tho I like these events I don't always like food truck food. Sure it is trendy and you do get to sample and /or get stuff brought to you in one area. But I often just find many of the food to be just average at best at prices that rival sit down dining. So to me I like scoping these out occasionally but I don't think they are worth going to on a frequent basis. I also feel that there aren't enough places to sit and eat once you get your food from a truck. There is a small area where they put out portable picnic benches, but those fill up with just 20 people or so. Otherwise you have to sit on the lawn and come prepared with blanket or lawn chair, or find a concrete planter box to sit on, or go back to your car to eat. Another reason why food trucks events often leave me hanging. But bring a warm typical Bay Area summer's evening where it doesn't get dark til almost 9pm and you want to be amongst your community and commerce, this event will do you more than fine.

    A food truck mafia event taking place in downtown Fremont, weekly through October. DJ playing a mix…read moreof mainly pop and hip hop music through the speakers, from oldies to songs from the last decade, including My Girl, Blurred Lines, and Andy Grammer's Keep Your Head Up. There was even some line dancing going on in the makeshift stage area at some point. Sound was not the greatest, the volume quite low even for a small event, but it was fine. There were about 8 food trucks to choose from, along with a few random vendor/service tents (like Bass Pro Shops). Decided on sliders and garlic fries from the Curveball food truck. The food was okay, good enough to satisfy my hunger (see my separate review on that). I snagged one of the few spots in the grass with shade on this hot evening, though they also have tables and seating here, partially shaded too. An actual restroom (not porta potties) on site, in the Fremont downtown event center building. Also, plenty of space available in the parking lot. This is a pretty low-key community event, free to attend and grab a bite to eat, and just hang out for an hour or two.

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    El Halal Amigos - Very Authentic Tacos

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    4.2(629 reviews)
    54.5 mi•Willow Glen
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    I've been a regular customer at El Halal Amigos for quite some time and have tried many different…read moreitems on the menu. Today, I decided to order the Chicken Fajitas, and it completely exceeded my expectations. Without a doubt, it was the most delicious fajitas dish I have ever had. The chicken was perfectly seasoned, the vegetables were cooked just right, and all the flavors came together beautifully. Everything was cooked to perfection. The portion size was very generous, and the sides were fantastic. The guacamole, sour cream, Spanish rice, and black beans were all fresh, flavorful, and complemented the meal perfectly. I've always enjoyed the food here, but from now on the Chicken Fajitas will definitely be my regular order. Well-deserved 5 stars. Thank you, El Halal Amigos!

    Hey there Party People…read more El Halal Amigos is a hole in the wall joint that was on "Diners Drive-in & Dives". So my expectations were high and I was a little bit disappointed. The restaurant itself was clean and had a very small amount of indoor seating. If you are going to come here make sure it's a Tuesday ( Tacos are $2). I got the Carne Asada Nar-Chos. I very much enjoyed them. The balance was perfect between cheese, guacamole and meat. Every chip was covered in something delicious. There was a decent amount of jalapeños so the heat was there. I would get these again and again. Where the restaurant fell short was with the Chile Relleno Burrito. We were expecting the ooyee gooyee cheese burrito we had seen on TV and it was very very far from it. Hubby is a major Chile Relleno connoisseur and to him it was average at best. Chips and Salsa were average flavor wise. But they were free so that was a plus. Since we went on a Tuesday we tried the taco special. The Street tacos were very tasty. They had a great freshness the meat was juicy and very well seasoned. If you're in the Willow Glen area and are having a taco craving then you should check this place out. But in my opinion the food in general is slightly above average. I actually would give this place 3 1/2 stars but the app doesn't allow it. Be kind to one another

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    4.1(143 reviews)
    74.1 mi•West Berkeley
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    We were in the neighborhood, hungry, and knew the area lacked abundant food offerings. We had seen…read morethe cute little Dojo Dog food truck (well, food trailer) before -- and this time gave it a try. Glad we did! Rebecca was running the truck with her husband, and they were warm, friendly, and hard-working. That same care reflected in the food. Comforting flavors, big portions, and just what we needed. ---- Food ---- The hot dogs here are big, delicious, and fantastic value for the price. Wushu Dog: Loved this one. Inventive and delicious. Great texture, topped with pork sung and crispy cabbage, plus katsu sauce and Japanese mayo. Savory, crunchy, and satisfying. Sumo Dog: Japanese curry beef chili with cheese and fresh scallions. Hearty, comforting, and perfect for that chilly evening. Fried Foods: We didn't try, any but they serve fries and potstickers too. The fries seemed to be a crowd favorite at Great Notion Brewery next door (which is partnered with Dojo Dog). Definitely getting them next time. Rebecca told me she enjoys experimenting with new dishes, and the creativity shows. Looking forward to trying more! ---- Drinks ---- We didn't but drinks as we were enjoying beer at Great Notion, but Dojo Dog also offer drinks like milk tea. ---- Bonus ---- As I mentioned, they partner with Great Notion, one of our FAVORITE bars in the Bay with the best smoothie beers and stouts. You can bring your Dojo Dog inside and pair it with their awesome beers. Inventive hot dogs + beer = awesome evening ---- Vibe ---- Cute little food truck, family-run charm, friendly service, and an endearing hole-in-the-wall feel. The whole setup feels local and community-driven. In fact, it was originally created by Berkeley students. Very cool. ---- Overall ---- Amazing hot dogs, great beer next door, friendly owners, inventive sides, and a fun, low-key vibe. It will hit the spot every time. Can't wait to come back and try more from their menu!

    asian fusion hot dogs from a bright blue food truck is a concept that should not work as well as it…read moredoes but here we are. got one with like teriyaki and crispy onions situation on top and it was genuinely fun to eat, messy in the best way. the toppings are what make it, whoever is coming up with these combos has a good brain for flavor. prices are super low which makes it even better, this is a $ spot and you feel that in a good way. only open on weekends which is a lil annoying if ur craving it on a wednesday which i have been multiple times. the truck is easy to spot which helps, hard to miss that blue. fun to bring people to who haven't been bc the reaction when they take the first bite is always good. casual and unpretentious, no fuss just interesting food done well. 142 reviews at 4.1 feels right, its a solid fun experience every time. weekend lunch solved honestly

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    4.5(640 reviews)
    77.8 mi•Mission Bay
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    SPARK Social SF is one of those places we end up at again and again, usually without overplanning…read moreit. It just works. Open air, a mix of food trucks, people hanging out, dogs everywhere, and that easy San Francisco energy where you can show up however you are and it fits. It never feels like a production, just a good place to land. We have eaten our way through a decent chunk of the trucks at this point, and that is half the fun. One day it is something messy and indulgent, the next it is lighter, but it always hits. Grabbing a drink, finding a spot at the picnic tables, and slowly settling in as the place fills up is kind of the rhythm. It is social without being overwhelming, lively without being chaotic. What keeps us coming back is how consistent it feels in the best way. It is easy, flexible, and always a good time whether you stay for an hour or lose an entire afternoon there. It is the kind of spot that turns into a routine before you even realize it, and honestly, we are not mad about it.

    Spark Social is such a fun spot, especially when the weather is nice! I've been here many times and…read morealways have a good time. There are tons of food options, plus beer and wine, so it's great for a big group or even just hanging out with a friend. I've tried the sandwiches, dumplings, Mexican food, and empanadas and have really enjoyed everything. The empanadas are especially good, and the beer is even better! There are two different sections across the street from each other, and both have plenty to choose from. They also have mini golf, fire pits, and larger cabanas you can rent, which is great for birthdays or group events. It's all outdoors, so definitely come on a nice SF day. Good food, drinks, lots of space, and a really fun atmosphere. I've been back several times and will definitely keep coming!

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