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    Tacos Monarca

    4.8 (47 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    quesabirria special $10 with free drink
    An N.

    This is a food truck that is parked off Alum Rock and White. They are in a small plaza so there is parking. 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.

    So good!
    James G.

    Went for the queso birria tacos and wasn't disappointed! There was a bit of a line but went fast! The had a couple of tables, most were open. We got the 3 for $10 and they came with your choice of a soda. Tacos were great, plenty of meat and cheese and all the sides and consome! Street parking no issue, right out front on Alum Rock. GREAT place! We will definitely return!

    Zulema G.

    So excited when I found this spot because they're from Michoacán which is where our families are from and they have handmade tortillas. The owners were very friendly, great customer service. The handmade tortilla taco is more than a regular street taco, but it's worth it. We were each given an extra tortilla not sure if that's normal or they gave us an extra one just because. The 2 things they need are a spicy salsa and grilled onions/chiles. They have 3 different ones, one being guacamole and 2 salsas. They weren't spicy. I would come back and maybe try other things on the menu like the quesadilla and quesabirria tacos.

    Stephanie H.

    Great tacos! We ordered the Quesabirria tacos combo, 3 for $10 dollars! It comes with a drink of your choice and consome. The food came out fresh and piping, I was pleasantly surprised. The cheese was gooey and rich. Overall definitely worth the $10 dollars. With tax it is $11 dollars. The staff were extremely nice and welcoming! When we ordered there was a few seating available set up with a tent! Good eats.

    Verna R.

    The quesabirrias are scrumptious they're the perfect size, cheesy and the meat is tasty! The consomé is perfection. We would always drive by this truck but didn't think twice to stop until hubs ordered it one night... and boooy, it's the spot! We now like this spot better than El Rincon de Rita, which was a fave for a few years. Service was quick. The truck itself is/was clean. There's also seating in front of the truck. We'll be back!

    asada & pastor street tacos. quesabirria taco.
    Jade M.

    oh. my. god. HANDS DOWN #1 tacos, my socks = knocked off. asada & pastor street tacos were hot and fresh. wish they had spicy orange salsa & grilled green onion bulbs). i would drive to alum rock for this

    Their pretty butterfly truck.
    Tina N.

    Headed to our friends house and found this gem. (There's A LOT of trucks up Alum Rock-- happy we got pulled to this place. The name definitely helped with the decision. The birririas were SOOO GOOD; not too cheesy nor too greasy. We ordered 3, $10 plate that included the consome and canned drink-- and they had my manzanita! WE WILL BE BACK! (The front lady was also very sweet and asked if it was our first time...very attentive to our curiosity on what to order. )

    Quesabirrias plate
    Juliana V.

    Great service and delicious food. They also offer a clean, comfortable seating area for dining in. Plenty of parking available as well. Highly recommend!

    Alex R.

    Loved the Quesabirria taco's with consome. They have a deal where you get 3 Quesabirria taco's & a drink for $10! They're parked right across the street from James Lick High School and have tables and chairs available to eat there. The service was fast and friendly including the older gentleman that welcomed us and asked how everything was. Being Mexican, it made me feel right at home with that type of hospitality that you just don't see as often. Definitely will be coming back to try their regular tacos next time.

    Phil I.

    I was quite surprised to see a mobile taco truck pulled onto the parking lot where I bought some croissants at a Colombian bakery shop. Had to check it out and they had a great deal a quesabirra combo comprised of three quesabirra tacos with all the fillings meat, cheese, onions and comes with two kinds of sauce and a free drink of your choice all for $10 that's a saving in itself and I can see why is so popular judging by its rave reveiws. Quesabirra was so delicious and the couple that runs the mobile truck were so pleasant and downright friendly. Definitely the best homemade Mexican meal and it's cash only.

    Two pollo and one birria taco with Consome
    Shih Fa K.

    Ordered 2 pollo and 1 birria taco, and they gave me Consommé. The tacos were very good, and the consommé was very flavorful. Service was relatively fast, and the ambiance was a food truck.

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    The best quesabirria in town! They have a deal where you can get 3 for $10 and it comes with a soda!

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    Amazing food and service. My go to spot now! The quesabirrias are well served and the consume is very flavorful.

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    We love their handmade tacos!! We've also used them several times for catering church events.

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    5 stars. Cheap good and fresh birria tacos. Could be charging double the price. $10 for three tacos with consume is insane

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    Amazing quesabirria tacos. All sauces are on point. Ask for the chilli oil. Good quality, good prices.

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    6 months ago

    Great food and customer service. Love this place.definitely visit again. Price is good.

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    7 months ago

    The food is delicious! Very affordable too! I don't think there is any other spot that has quesabirrias for this price $11

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    8 months ago

    Delicioso todo los tacos , las quesabirrias y les de tortilla recién hecha son los mejores

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    9 months ago

    10/10 birria and such a nice family that owns it!! the consume was so flavorful , we will definitely be back.

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    Taco birrias bomb tortillas hand made, staff super friendly I would recommend, super clean

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    Tacos Chencho

    Tacos Chencho

    4.3(200 reviews)
    0.8 mi•Mt. Pleasant North, East San Jose
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    Probably one of the better Taco Trucks I've been to with no complaints on my end, and my first…read morevisit too. After a music concert my group was hungry and my best friend suggested this place as it was relatively close to his home. I ordered a Pork belly Quesadilla and a Carne Asada Burrito for my lady and I was insanely surprised. I never seen pork belly offered so I figured I'd give it a try. It wasn't too bad but the carne asada tasted so savory and so different and delicious compared to other places. For the price we paid too I think this place is hard to beat. Definitely a "must-try" place in my opinion.

    I came to Tacos Chencho without really knowing what to expect since I had never tried it before,…read moreand I was actually pretty impressed! I got the al pastor tacos, and they were really good. I also liked that they give you grilled onions and lime on the side. We also tried the quesadillas, which were huge and had a really good serving size. We got a strawberry agua fresca and horchata as well, and both were good. Our group of six spent around $80 altogether, which I thought was pretty reasonable considering the portions and the amount of food we got. The food came out quickly too. After we ordered, I'd say it took 10 minutes or less, so we really didn't have to wait long. My only suggestion would be more seating. There were only about two tables when we went, and if other people are already sitting there, it can feel a little awkward having to share a table with people you don't know. I definitely think there's room for improvement there. Overall, for trying this place completely blind, I was really impressed. The tacos were good, the portions were generous, the food came out fast, and the price felt fair for our group. I'd definitely come back!

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    Tacos panchito

    4.0(60 reviews)
    5.3 mi•Lick, Fairgrounds

    Overall Rating 4/5…read more (They've done me well in the past, so although this visit wasn't the best I return because of my past experiences) Burrito Suadero burrito 6/10 - the burrito was okay, today was a miss for the burrito as it lacked a lot of flavor and they filled it up with 75% rice this time. This is the only time I didn't finish the burrito and usually it has a lot more flavor but unfortunately this time I was disappointed in the quality to the point I didn't finish it. Tacos suadero 8/10 cabeza con el vapor 9.5/10 lengua con el vapor 6/10 carne asada 6/10 al pastor 8.5/10 The tacos were the star of the show tonight with the their Al Pastor Tacos and Cabeza con el vapor! Those had the best flavor profile The green and orange sauces were okay, not extremely flavorful and receive a sauce rating of 2.5/5; it's good for the first couple bites then the flavor fatigue gets real. Next time only cabeza and al pastor in taco form. Panchito is a nice taco truck located next to the tire shop. They have extremely nice staff that really make you feel at home. I usually come here whenever I am craving Mexican food and sometimes it is hit or miss. They have tables outside but sometimes it's too cold at night so I Togo the food home, but they always play some great music there!

    When you're looking for a late night tacos, Tacos Panchito is the place because it's open until…read morethree in the morning. Pull up find a parking spot walk over to the truck and order your tacos. They have tacos, tortillas, burritos, platters of food and everything else in between. They have a salsa bar with a variety of chilies and salsa to top off your entrées. Service is fast and efficient. Ambience is always laid-back and relax.

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    Burrito with Pastor and everything in it.

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    Tacos Los Tres Reyes

    Tacos Los Tres Reyes

    4.0(191 reviews)
    4.7 mi•Fairgrounds
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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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    El Halal Amigos - Very Authentic Tacos

    El Halal Amigos

    4.2(629 reviews)
    5.6 mi•Willow Glen
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    Halal
    Vegetarian friendly

    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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