This place is amazing. I tried the carne Asada, al Pastor and chicken tacos and of course I got the…read moreBean taco as well. I am going to have to come back and try some of the other items as well but this is a new favorite. I think the rojo salsa may be a little too spicy for my gringo taste buds.

We found Tacos Molina on Yelp when looking for a new taco spot to try in the area! The tacos and…read moreburritos looked too good to pass up on the photos. It's located in a parking lot right by the Whole Foods on Almaden Expy. Upon arriving, we were greeted warmly by a woman who gave a brief rundown of the menu and how to order. They accepted Zelle as a payment method which was a plus! We ordered a variety of tacos and one burrito and only waited about 10-15 min for our order. I was surprised to see how many people were there esp for a late night weekday dinner so the short wait for our food was appreciated! Onto the tacos ($4 ea): I tried the al pastor, carne asada, and lengua. The pastor was DELICIOUS and marinated perfectly. The carne asada didn't hit as much as the pastor did, but the lengua was also good too. They're generous with the meats here which was nice! I liked that everything was priced fairly especially considering how expensive things have been getting. The service was great so will definitely be finding myself back :)

My wife saw a post on Facebook about this new pani puri place in San Jose. We dont pass on pani…read morepuri, so had to drive here. They were giving 2 pani puris for free as part of the promotion. The taste was very similar to what we get back home, with options to makes the water spicy or sweet. The owners are friendly. They saw my 3 year old and gave a couple puris for her to munch. Only thing is, I would have liked it even more if the pani puris were served live instead of serving the pani and puri separate on a plate. Would enhance the experience. Nonetheless the pani puri was tasty and very reasonably priced.

2 Free pani puri today from 5pm to 9pm. I am so excited to try. Join for party. Free 90 minutes…read moreparking at second and San Carlos st. City garage.

If you happen to be around during a Belwood Dolphin swim meet on a Saturday AM, there's no better…read morechoice for breakfast burritos. The Bait Shop also has the best tri-tip in the neighborhood, perfectly cooked and a lot of flavor. It's only open on certain Saturdays during the summer, so check the schedule and don't miss out!

OMG!!! Best coffee place in town! Clean, friendly, fun environment for the whole family.read more

VERY good Al Pastor tacos!! Get the "Authentico" on homemade tortillas…read more The only ones I've had that were better were in Sayulita, Mexico! Really flavorful and fresh

This spot is pretty good, but its been hit or miss for me. The first time I had it wouldve been a 5…read morestar review but the second time wouldve been 3 so I'm putting it right in the middle at 4. The fresh tortilla on the auténtico is delicious and the normal corn tortillas for the street taco also slap. The dark red salsa ended up being my favorite of the three. I'm not sure the green one worked on the pastor though, maybe I should've had it on the asada. The cashier was nice, food was fresh and hot and it didnt take too long at all. Worth a shot!

We were happy to see another Panana Night Market at Ontario Mills…read more We came early during the day and there was plenty of parking, no line to get in. Admission was free and I rsvp'd for tickets online, got an email and done. You could also scan a QR code at the entrance for free admission. It was not too full, so there were almost no lines for the food vendors. We were able to try a few different ones and also found a place to sit and eat. We did enjoy the selection of food vendors, just wished that the market overall had been a little bigger. Had a good time and would definitely go again next time.

Attended the San Jose Mini Night Market on Saturday evening. Was lucky to find free street parking…read morea block away on Third Street (free after 6pm on Saturdays, and all day Sunday). Free admission, no line for entry, advance tickets unnecessary, no ticket check at all. This food festival is almost identical to 626 and Foodieland, but only one fifth the size. It had all the same elements, just "mini" versions... a mini stage with live music, a mini sized area with games and prizes, a minimal number of merchandise vendors, minimal seating options (mostly near the stage), and even less tables, so hopefuly you like eating on your lap or standing up, and even with about 20 food trucks/tents and drink stands, it felt like minimal food offerings as well. Good news is this meant the crowds, lines, and waits were mini too, or non-existent. I went around 6pm, and I think the longest line I saw was about 7-8 people, and for many there was no line at all. Here's the food lineup for this Saturday when I visited (though this could change on Sunday, or during future events in October): Flor de Pineapple PennyLane Sweets & Treats 3 Brothers Kitchen Chicken Bros Honey Cones ABVE The Basics Grenade beverages (more creative options than just giant baby bottles) Uncle Papa's BBQ Churro stand Heluo Kitchen Bun Me Up (bao buns) Supreme Musubi Katna's Kitchen (authentic filipino food) Spy Family (tea & lemonade) Pupuseria Nathalia California's Crepes Nana Bear's Mini Donuts Wise Jun-Kombucha Mezcla (Columbian eats) Potato Hut Kimoy (chamoy korean-mexican fusion candy) By 6:30pm, several trucks started to run out of popular items, but there were still plenty of options. I only tried the shrimp quesadilla from ABVE The Basics, and chocolate donuts from Nana Bear's Mini Donuts. Both items were delish! Slightly overpriced as you would expect at this type of event, but the quality, ingredients, and service were more than satisfactory. They even put the food in takeout containers as requested. Had fun being a fatty... and you can too! For 2023, the San Jose event takes place downtown this weekend and returns for two different weekends in October.

A Moveable Feast event taking place at Grand Century Mall this past weekend. Free admission, free…read moreparking, cute stickers, tote bags, and other merchandise for sale. Cool photo ops and art on display, DJ playing lively music. Parking horrific in this plaza, the event space small and crowded AF, lack of variety of food options (some of the listed vendors and eateries not even on site), numerous food stands with items sold out and crossed off on the menus three hours before closing time on Saturday. I did pick up a sweet and delicious chocolate chip cookie from Browned Butter Babe before leaving, but overall I was not impressed with this event.

I came both nights to check out mainly the vietnamese food and the boba drinks. It was really good…read moreand fun community. The people going there were friendly and so were the food vendors. There was a dj playing music. I heard some Justin Bieber while standing in line for food. Food was so good and my favorite was thai tea in a bag. So worth it and great price. It was authentic and stronger than a Thai tea I had at another food market I went to. Menus were hard to see at night, but I was surprised and happy with the bun baos which was hot and juicy. $16 for 2. Highly suggest grabbing a Nha sunset drink. I saw lots of people walking around with an orange drink with their brand on it. It's so popular. They had 2 other drinks, but their shop said it was sold out. I have noticed that parking was difficult. I think in general my bf said that Grand Century Mall/aka Vietnam Town is busy. We parked more on the side of the night market instead of the entrance to the mall. Walk was short to the night market. Fun night with bf and my sister.

Ordered a large quantity for a drive by baby shower and Alex was really accommodating. Smooth and…read moreeasy ordering process. Packaging was perfect for guests to grab and go *chamoy on the side so our guests can add if desired

Super good raspados! Tried the vanilla, coconut, walnut and guava. They only take cash and the…read moredrinks are a little pricey but worth it!

Amazing, fast, and clean service. Food is amazing and authentic. Sad to see that the parking lot…read morebehind them is closed down for now, I hope they're still getting good business regardless. Aguanten hombres!

So good!!! Great flavor and texture. I called ahead and just walked up and picked it up!read more

The chilli chicken momos were the standout: perfectly pan-seared, tossed in a spicy-tangy sauce…read morewith just the right amount of heat and char. The jhol momos were a close second steamed dumplings swimming in a warm, tangy, sesame-peanut broth that's comforting and packed with flavor. The fried rice and chowmein were great sides too smoky wok hei flavor, not greasy, and loaded with veggies and just enough sauce to coat every bite without getting soggy. Portions are generous for the price, and the staff is fast and friendly even with a line. If you're craving something different from the usual taco truck or bao spot, this is the move. Will absolutely be back next time going for the steamed momos too. Highly recommend for lunch or a quick dinner grab.

We tried the veg momos and veg chilli momos. The chutney was flavorful and added a nice kick, but…read morethe momos themselves weren't exactly to my taste. The filling could use a bit more flavor, and the outer coating felt a little thick for me. That said, the menu has a lot of variety, so I'd be open to coming back and trying some of their other dishes.

Pretty good! Got…read morethe original osaka style takoyaki during anime expo I still prefer takoyaki tanota but this place is pretty good as well!!

Disclaimer: I only have experience with their Fanime booth. They usually have one Japanese-themed…read moresnack, usually takoyaki but this year they did beef hotdogs, with various kinds of toppings. In general, it tends to be something they can make beforehand, kept warm, and then add toppings and sauce on quickly. So compared to a lot of the concession stands, you'll get your food more quickly. Not necessarily right away, but still generally faster. At least there's more of a chance that your food will actually be somewhat warm. If there's a specific flavor you want to try, I would recommend getting it before Monday. By then, a few flavors are sold out and/or unavailable. They also have a number of bottled drinks that cost the same or even a bit more expensive than the ones you'll find at the snack booths. (The ones that aren't concession stands, but the Dealer's Hall booths that sell Japanese bottled drinks, chips, and snacks.) The main upside would be that Hirotako's drinks are cold. Hirotako is a third-party vendor/catering company that, most generally relevant, partners with anime conventions. For those in the South Bay, this means you've most likely seen them at Fanime, the Crunchyroll Expo, and the Silicon Valley Comic Con. Their focus is Japanese street food and, according to their site, they don't charge booking fees. Basically, you can add them along with whatever catering company you are hiring to bus out the majority of the food. Overall, always nice to see them at Fanime. They're always good for a snack to tide you over, though I wouldn't recommend it (or any of the concession stands) for when you're on a tight schedule. The hot dogs they were selling this year were nice and filling, but I hope they go back to takoyaki or even something more interesting next year. We kind of already have the stands outside the convention center selling Mexican snacks, aqua frescas, and rather amazing smelling hot dogs.