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Al Pastor
Christina T.

Came across a TikTok video mentioning that Taco El Primo had one of the best Al Pastor tacos around and knew I had to try and see if that was true. My partner ordered the Carne Asada Tacos and I ordered the Al Pastor Tacos. The wait was about 30 minutes and it was cash only. There is no menu in regard to what items can be ordered but only a sign with the meat options. Average: * Carne Asada Tacos were okay. It's your typical Carne Asada but in my opinion, I found the meat to be a bit too dry for my liking. * Al Pastor Tacos were okay. I enjoyed the sliced of pineapple on the tacos but the meat wasn't as juicy and tender as people make it out to be. Maybe I was unlucky to receive more of the burnt end pieces so it was dry. Hits: * Grilled Onions as a topping added on the tacos is a definite must. Although it is just a topping ingredient, I do believe it makes the taco overall taste better and more enjoyable. Final Verdict: Solid 3/5. I enjoyed the grilled onions and cilantro on my tacos that are provided with the Al Pastor. The green sauce tastes pretty decent with the tacos too but it was a bit underwhelming, I think TikTok hyped it up too much but overall it is an okay spot.

Suadero, tripa, asada taco
Sabrina D.

Came on a Wednesday night at 10:30 and there wasn't a big crowd, but a decent one! Food took about 10-15 minutes to come out because there's only two people working. We ordered three tacos and one quesadilla and it came out to $25 so it's definitely more on the expensive side. The quesadilla was pretty fire - I got a mix of asada and pastor for my meats and I liked it! The meat here is cut in bigger chunks so it has more of a bite to it - I liked that, it's different! I would say this spot has more of a homemade taste to it compared to any other taco spot I've had in San Jose. No outdoor seating but there's a little table attached to the truck that you can eat at. No card payment. Cash/Zelle/or Venmo accepted

Al pastor quesadilla and Al pastor tacos with green salsa and orange sauce
Christine P.

I've been seeing this spot a lot on social media and decided to give it a try. There is no menu to see how much each item are and it is cash only. You can call or text them your order. We ordered ahead of time by texting them our order so we did not wait long for our food. We came at 8:30 PM when they opened and there were already cars parked on the curb waiting for their food. You can see the al pastor on the trompo. The food from this food truck smells really good. Food: 10/10 It looked like they are known for al pastor so we ordered al pastor tacos and an al pastor quesadilla. The white cheese they use in the quesadilla was so good! I wonder if they make just the cheese quesadilla. The quesadilla was a big portion too. The taco tortilla is a bit thicker and a little bigger than the street taco size. The al pastor is SO GOOD! I'm used to al pastor looking like little bits and pieces, sometimes dry, or sometimes too oily but this place has big cuts of al pastor and the marinade was amazing too. The green and orange salsas are also light because it wasn't too thick and it paired well with the tacos and quesadilla too. The herbs and grilled onions taste very fresh too. Will definitely come back and maybe try different meats next time.:) Ambiance: The workers were nice and friendly. There isn't a parking spot but a lot of cars just wait in the cars on the curb.

Quesadilla
Charlie N.

Hands down best taco spot in San Jose. The al pastor tacos are soooo good and affordable. Also try the quesadilla its super yummy. Sometimes the wait is a little bit long but it is definitely worth it.

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Francis T.

I would rate this place higher but DAMM does it take them a long time. Usually the wait for me is like 40 mins to sometimes over an hour. It is open late-late which is pretty nice. This place has really good (PRETTY GASS) al pastor tacos. Sometimes the quality various though. Really big fan with the pineapples and everything. The red sauce has a nice to kick to it too.

Emily L.

A lot of people were telling me about this place. I hope it is just a fluke the night I went. The quesadilla was better than the tacos. No menu, no prices and the signage was poor. Service is friendly and efficient.

Best Al Pastor tacos in San Jose.   Disclaimer: they don't sell Pliny.
Alejandro O.

The Al Pastor tacos are delicious, the meat is so tender and juicy. The portions are great and the tortilla is nicely toasted. A++

Quesadilla al pastor

I have tried many taco trucks around the Bay Area and this truck has my favorite al pastor in the Bay Area. The adobo used is really flavorful and the meat quality is real good and juicy. Both their tacos and quesadillas smack, it's a must try. The salsas are real good as well. It's a real popular place as there's always people there ready to order, but that's how you know this place is bomb. That being said, their opening times are inconsistent. Sometimes, they arrive to the location at 9 or even 10 pm. It's best to call them beforehand to see when they arrive. But, they are open real late anyways, so this would be real good for some late night tacos. The 2 guys running this joint are real friendly and really created a friendly atmosphere. There isn't any seating. The only table is the small surface attached to the trailer. Make sure you bring cash or have a Venmo account ready to use. They don't accept card.

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Best tacos de al pastor in SJ. Always come here after a late night out; and the guys there are very friendly too.

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Fire tacos and the sauce is on point the service is good as well respectful workers and the location is great close by the casa

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11 months ago

Dice mi novia que le gustaron muchos los tacos, a mi también, muy amables los trabajadores. Saluden diciendo "Hola Primos!!"

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All they serve is tacos and quesadillas and this shit took 45 minutes. Good food but don't do it if your hungry.

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Best Tacos in San Jose. The Al Pastor is always on hit! Definitely recommend to try them out.

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4.3(147 reviews)
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4.9(230 reviews)
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JoJo's Hot Chicken has been a fried chicken food truck that's been an awesome option…read more Recently, they have moved to a restaurant located near Campbell. It's clean and has a lot more space than the truck. Food might take longer because of the demanding service. Fried chicken is always consistent and leaves little room for improvement. This is always going to be a daily for me and I will continue to forever attend this place when I'm craving fried chicken.

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This Los Tres Reyes taco truck is definitely my favorite spot compared to their other location on…read moreStory Road, offering a lively and casual outdoor street-side ambiance that just feels right for grabbing authentic street food. The service was a bit slower than usual because they were super busy, which made the wait time for the food a little longer, but the friendly staff handled the rush well and kept everything moving. They were completely out of tripas, which is normally my go-to order, so I decided to mix it up and tried the buche and the asada tacos instead, and they turned out to be really good with tender meat and great flavor, plus the salsa bar was fully stocked with fresh options to top everything off.

I had been hesitant to order from this restaurant in the first place, but decided to give it a…read morechance, and unfortunately every item I received was either inedible or raised significant concerns about sanitation and food handling. I had a very concerning experience with my order and would like to request a full refund if possible. This was my first time ordering from this restaurant, and unfortunately, the entire experience raised serious concerns about food quality, cleanliness, and possible cross-contamination. I ordered a quesadilla, and from the first bite, something seemed seriously wrong. The tortilla and filling had an overwhelming burnt, extremely charcoal-like aftertaste that made the food taste as though it had been prepared on an extremely dirty or poorly maintained cooking surface. This was not simply a matter of the food being slightly overcooked or having a burnt grill taste the taste was unsanitary and unpleasant. The meat was also excessively fatty and of such poor grade quality that I could barely tolerate the texture or taste. I am generally not someone who complains about meat quality, but the combination of the questionable meat and the strong, dirty taste of the cooking surface made the quesadilla completely inedible. Now here's the more upsetting part: I also ordered two carne asada tacos, but instead received three tacos, including one containing what appeared to be pork intestines or another type of miscellaneous meat that I absolutely did not order. I do not eat pork, and the texture of this meat was slimy and the smell of it was extremely unpleasant. More concerningly, the meat appeared to have come into contact with the carne asada tacos as well. I unfortunately did not inspect the order before taking a bite, so I accidentally bit into the taco containing the unidentified meat. I was immediately nauseated and genuinely felt like I was going to vomit. I attempted to eat the carne asada tacos afterward, but I could taste what appeared to be the same miscellaneous meat mixed into them. I noticed that the tortillas themselves had the same strong burnt, charcoal-like flavor as the quesadilla, which further contributed to my concerns about the cleanliness and condition of the cooking surface. Because the unidentified meat appeared to have contaminated or mixed with the food I actually ordered, I ultimately could not eat any of the tacos. The horchata was another major concern. It had an unusually unpleasant taste that I have never experienced from horchata before. It tasted stale and potentially contaminated, almost as though something unsanitary had come into contact with it. I cannot say exactly what caused the taste, but it was sufficiently abnormal that I did not feel comfortable drinking it. Ultimately, I ate only approximately one bite of the quesadilla and a single bite of each type of taco before throwing the food away. Shortly afterward, my stomach was already growling and I felt extremely uncomfortable. This was not simply a matter of the food not matching my personal taste. I am concerned about the apparent lack of cleanliness, the burnt/dirty taste throughout the food, the unidentified meat being included in an order where it was not requested, and the apparent cross-contact between that meat and the carne asada I ordered. I would strongly encourage the restaurant to review its food-preparation, cooking-surface sanitation, ingredient handling, and order-assembly procedures. I am pretty upset that I ate something I didn't order and have no idea what it is. Given that I was unable to safely or reasonably consume essentially any of my order, I would appreciate a full refund.

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4.3(734 reviews)
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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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I was excited to see Shrimp'n Ain't Easy back for Gordon Biersch Night Markets for Summer 2026…read more Their Chop Cheese and Cheesesteak are still my favorite menu items, with juicy shrimp and crispy meat in each bite. Sometimes they provide green tomatillo sauce on top of the traditional orange sauce, which is great for cutting through the grease and cheese as it's tangy and sweet. We tried the Magnolia Chop for the first time and while this was great too, the hot link makes everything slightly saltier than I'm used to and is much more heavy and filling. I'll stick with the cheesesteak or chop cheese next time but will try more of their menu items going forward. Food arrives quickly even during the crowds and long lines at the night market. I've never waited more than 35 minutes combined for both the line to order and being called for our number to pick up our food.

Really insanely tasty and decadent seafood tacos, hard to believe it's from a food truck…read more I just tried their Crab Taco and it's my favorite item now. Very generous with the crab and huge succulent shrimp. Super cheesy too. I'm actually glad it's not also vampiro style. Whatever you order, be ready for the cheese, because they are super loaded, and luckily I love both cheese and seafood. For the quality and generosity you get, these are well worth the price (Crab - $10, Vampiro - $8), and I was quite full after these two. Very fast service too, even during busy afternoons.

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Tacos El Primo - foodtrucks - Updated October 2026

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