I was looking to try other late night tacos and this place did not disappoint. They are open until 3am. There is limited parking. Waited about 5-10 minutes for the tacos. There's a salsa bar with about 3-4 different sauces, radishes, lemons, onions, and cilantro so you can customize your tacos how you want. There are about 3 foldable tables that seat around 6 people each. Onto the food. None of the meats were dry. I tried the cabeza, lengua, tripa and pastor. The cabeza and lengua were both super juicy and flavorful and the soft, possibly homemade tortilla soaked up a lot of the juices which was great. I tend to like a crispier tortilla but I've got no complaints here. The cabeza and lengua were super tender and with all the condiments and toppings, excellent. The tripa was a pleasant surprise because although it didn't look as fried, it still had that desirable crunch and chew that I like rather than it just being chewy. The pastor came with pineapple and although it was good, I think I liked the other meats better. Overall, excellent place to get late night tacos and I'll be back. Go check them out! read more

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Overall Rating 4/5 (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! read more

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When you're looking for a late night tacos, Tacos Panchito is the place because it's open until three 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. read more

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Service - 5 stars, the staff are very friendly and quick when preparing your food. Parking - 2 stars. The area where the taco truck is located isn't the greatest and street parking is pretty limited. There is a shopping plaza within walking distance that you can park there if you plan on being quick. Food - 5 stars. I tried the carne asada & Al Pastor tacos, carne asada burrito & the Torta Milanesa and all of them were fire . The meat has that nice charred/smoky flavor and the tortillas for the burritos are soft , but they grill it so it holds up since these burritos are packed! Sauces - 3 stars. You can tell all of their sauces are made fresh and have 4 different salsas to choose from. I always try to get any orange or guacamole salsa if they have it so I can compare it to other places. I think the sauces are pretty decent, but aren't as spicy to my liking (just my preference). They do have a whole section of toppings you can grab to add to your food. read more

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Always drive by on Monterey. Parking lot is tiny. You can also DoorDash tacos from this truck! They come with all the good stuff (grilled onions and peppers). When we ordered like 30 tacos another time, they separated all the toppings which helped preserve it for everyone. I will say they're kind of stingy on the sauces because my family loves saucing it up. If I go pick up I have to really ask for more hehe. Overall love it. Service - 3 / Food - 5 / Price - 3.5 read more

Tacos panchito - Carne Asada and Pastor - Tacos Near Me - San Jose, California

The Torta Cubano was filling and delicious. Gavin and I ordered the same thing though he chose not to enjoy the complimentary salsa that came with it but I appreciate that this place gave us one of each. Pretty hefty price at $18.50 each but convenience and good food comes at a cost. Thank you for saving us that evening. read more

Tacos panchito - Torta Cubana. - Tacos Near Me - San Jose, California

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I go here w my bf at least once a week. Nice staff, friendly service! The asada is grilled and it's so freaking good. The pastor is my guilty pleasure so I usually order three asada tacos & one pastor taco. The pastor comes with pineapples. The salsa bar is excellent. I LOVE their orange sauce. The plate of tacos comes with grilled onions and one serrano pepper. I like panchito more than tres Reyes bc it's much MUCH less oily. Both are good though & they both carry orange sauce :) read more

Tacos panchito - Regular quesaddila, asada tacos, & a pastor taco! - Tacos Near Me - San Jose, California

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My boyfriend and I really enjoy the tacos from Tacos Panchito, especially the chicarrón prensado tacos--they're unique and not something we can find anywhere else! That alone keeps us coming back. That said, the pricing for this meat in particular feels a bit steep considering there are no extras like cheese, sour cream, or avocado included. The sauces are flavorful, but I wish they were a little more generous--only one of each sauce was given for both of our plates, and I personally love having plenty of sauce on my tacos. On the positive side, we really appreciate the grilled onions and jalapeños that come with the order--it's a nice touch, though it would be great if they provided a bit more of those too, especially for the price. Overall, the tacos are delicious and the chicarrón prensado keeps us loyal customers, but a little more generosity with the sauces and sides would take this place to the next level. read more

Some places just get it right every single time and this taco truck is one of them. I've ordered through DoorDash and picked up directly from the truck, and the experience is identical either way: fresh, correct, and consistent without fail. That kind of reliability is more rare than it should be, and it's worth calling out. The tacos themselves are the main event. The Carne Asada, Suadero, and Al Pastor are all standouts, but the Al Pastor especially earns its spot. They serve it with pineapple, which is the way it's meant to be done and a detail that tells you they actually care about getting it right. These are easily some of the best tacos in San Jose, and I don't say that lightly given how much competition there is in the South Bay. But the drinks alone might be worth the trip. Their Horchata and Agua Fresca are genuinely among the best I've had anywhere in the Bay Area and that's a real statement in a region with no shortage of excellent options. The salsa bar is a nice bonus: a self-serve setup where you scoop what you want into containers, and they send you off with baggies of fresh cilantro and onion so you can finish the tacos exactly how you like them. They actively encourage you to take plenty, which tells you a lot about the kind of place this is. The staff is warm and welcoming on top of everything else. Truly one of the best taco trucks around. Don't sleep on it!! read more

Terrible experience. I ordered the most simple thing imaginable - a plain CHEESE QUESADILLA. No meat, no nothing. What I was served instead was a tortilla with like 5 shreds of cheese and a half a head of iceberg lettuce inside. And, to add insult to injury, they charged $15 for that. Completely ripping people off here. Threw it directly into the trash and had to find something else to eat. Don't waste your time or money here. read more

Tacos panchito - "Quesadilla" with almost no cheese. - Tacos Near Me - San Jose, California

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Went back to make sure my first experience wasn't an oddly good day. My second time here was even better than the first time. I got the pastor burrito this time and did not regret it at all. Made sure to get pictures as well this time. Huge portions and workers there are super nice. Feel like I found a true gem in San Jose. read more

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Been coming here a few times this year and always enjoyed it. Their orange salsa is genuinely great, probably my favorite thing about the place. Tacos and burritos are good, prices are reasonable. Last visit though, not great. Paid $40 for a burrito and three asada tacos, got $6 back. Should've been closer to $16. I asked for a receipt, it was right there in black and white, and they just kind of shrugged like they had no clue what happened. Eventually gave me the right change. I really do enjoy the food here, and it pains me to write this, but I can't in good conscience keep coming back to a place where I have to second-guess whether I'm getting the right change. read more

STARS: 4.5 MENU AND FOOD: Tacos Panchito offers a variety of Mexican favorites with a rather wide selection of meats. They also have agua frescas, which are not always on display or on their menu. SERVICE AND ATMOSPHERE: Service is quick and efficient. They have a few tables set up in front of their truck. PARKING: They have a few a parking spots onsite. IMPRESSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS: We always come for their tacos, which are served with hand made tortillas! My favorite part was their self service salsa bar, which came with onions, cilantro, cucumbers, radishes, salsas, lime, pickled vegetables and jalepenos, and even beans! However, after witnessing customers abusing this feature, they have since taken it away. Their meats are well made and pair well with their red/green salsas. read more

Tacos panchito - Al pastor, tripa and cabeza tacos with handmade tortillas - Tacos Near Me - San Jose, California

Stopped at this food truck with good high energy music blasting. Looking through the window of the food truck and seeing the Al Pastor spinning on the spit, I knew I was going to like it. I ordered a couple tortas, some tacos and a horchata. The tortas were monsters. I had half of mine for dinner and had the rest for dinner the next night. The flavor was excellent and I will definitely be back. If you get tacos to go, be sure to grab your onions, cilantro, etc from the table before you leave. The salsa was vey good, particularly the green and the smoked chile salsas. read more

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Just stumbled upon the best late night fast Mexican food! This taco spot is right on Monterey Rd. and stays open until 1AM. We decided to try both the tacos and burrito with lengua and carne asada meat. The lengua was so juicy and tender and it was overall one of the best I've had. The carne asada was a little more dry but still enjoyable. Also, the tacos do come with cucumbers and radishes which are always a bonus for me! The burrito was filled with beans, meat, cheese, avocado, and rice and was very delicious. I also really recommend the pina agua fresca. I love how there is no pulp and just the right amount of sweetness. My favorite part about this place is that when you dine outside in their seating area, they give you bottles of sauce to you with it. The habenero sauce is good but the avocado sauce is perfect! Just the right amount of heat and flavor. We've been here twice and both times the service was great and very fast. I love how they have a couple tables with lights outside to enjoy your meal comfortably. This place is great for a quick and delicious meal. This will definitely be my new go to late night Mexican spot! read more

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The best place for fresh hand made tacos late night! Forsure recommend. I order off of DoorDash and they provided all the sides without me requesting such as grilled onions, limes, cucumbers and sauce! read more

One of the benefits of living in south San Jose is the abundance of Mexican food options. Our family decided to have some street tacos for dinner on Saturday night and tacos Panchito delivered. Fresh made tortillas and carne asada cooked over a charcoal grill is the perfect ingredient for a delicious taco. Does not accept credit card. They only take cash or Zelle. Workers do not speak English, but we spoke enough Spanish to order what we wanted... "dos carne asada taco, dos al pastor taco, etc". Friendly staff and great atmosphere for enjoying street tacos on a Saturday night is South San Jose. read more

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Found this place via Doordash, so this review is based on takeout delivery. The food travels really well. The salsas were really good, and I especially liked the red and orange ones. The carne asada was really good, and the quesadillas were brimming with cheese. The burrito had a great ratio of beans + rice + meat, and this is probably going to become a go-to spot for me. read more

First time trying this taco truck and it did not disappoint! I was surprised that there was no line when I went because these tacos are amazing. I ordered 4 lengua tacos and gulped them up so fast I forgot to take a picture lol. They have a sauce bar so you can grab all the sauces you want. I personally enjoyed liked the light green sauce the most. They also have a bunch of bags where you can grab your onions, cilantro, cucumbers, etc. Great spot and I would recommend the lengua. read more

honestly if I can give them a 0, I would. terrible customer service, overpriced, and the asada is over cooked.

Those tacos were insanely good and they even hooked us up with free tacos, which made it even better

These are the BEST tacos in San Jose- The service is good, and the vibe is just your average lonchera. 10/10 soooooo good

Love this place! Been here 3 times in the last couple of weeks, thats how much we liked it. The al pastor tacos hit EVERY TIME. They have an extensive salsa bar that includes grilled onions, among other things. My fave is the super spicy guac sauce. Would be nice if they had chips. They might but I didn't see it on the menu and didn't ask neither. Horchata is also yummy! Service was good. We've waited about 10-15mins for our food when we've gone. They have a couple tables and chairs for clients and usually have some good music or soccer game playing. Id def recommend this place! Cant wait to go back :) read more

Ordered for the first time from DoorDash and overall the burrito was mid. The entire burrito was really dry including the meat. Didn't taste the sour cream. Didn't taste the guacamole. Didn't taste the cheese. Pros was the it included plenty of meat and the flavor of the pastor was ok but really dry. Not sure what happened but I had to drown the burrito in salsa. read more

Very good super burrito and they didn't make me wait long . Parking sucks but the food is worth it read more

Tacos panchito - Tacos Near Me - San Jose, California

I am so picky with my tacos and the quality and taste of the meat, But let me tell you if you're a sucker for suadero then, this is the place for you 10/10 fire. All their meat quality is really good and the taste is very flavorful. Their service is fast and very approachable. read more

(5 out of 5) This place is fire, best tacos I've had so far in SJ... as of 1/9/2025. Super super good, onions on the side also super good, not just grilled you can tell it was cooked with the meat juices lol! Quesadilla needed more meat in it, but I could've asked for extra. Horchata was really good as well, one of the beats I've had. Open super late (1am) even on a Wednesday!! Music was good, dope energy When you come tell them Rothyy sent you! read more

Tacos panchito - Outside/truck - Tacos Near Me - San Jose, California

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The super asada burrito is fire, it's flavor and a decent portion. The grilled onions and jalapeños and the salsas are all good. read more

Tacos panchito - Asada burrito - Tacos Near Me - San Jose, California

The best burrito. The structural integrity of this burrito is elite. Good service. Lots of blue collar workers around 6-7 . 10/10

I was craving a burrito at 12:30am on a Monday night so I searched what's open and found this truck only a few miles away. I did not have my hopes up because I've seen food trucks on Yelp in the past that either were not open as late as Yelp suggested or were no longer at the address! Luckily, this place was still open when I arrived at 12:50. I ordered a lengua burrito for $14 and asked for a side of jalapeños which were of no charge. They have one standard burrito that most restaurants would call a "super": meat, rice, beans, onions, cream, cheese and avocado. The burrito is pretty phat! I'd say about 1/5 larger than your avg. The tender lengua and the other ingredients (I opt out of cream) combined for a delicious burrito. It's a pretty straight forward, solid ass burrito! A burrito sounds simple but I think we all know it is not haha Most restaurants I go to might have great meat but their rice and beans are only decent, or they may have great side ingredients but the meat is too chewy, bland or dry, or they will add too much of one ingredient that over/underwhelms the experience like too much rice or cheese, etc. It's not often you find a restaurant where each ingredient is solid on its own and balanced together for a delicious meal. The only other one I can think of that does burritos well in this regard is Jalisco Taqueria, my fave. Jalapeños were delicious as well! They are the narrower and longer kind; charred but still maintained some crunch and decent kick. They were slightly salted which I've never had before but I appreciated it. Besides the amazing burrito and great jalapeños, the sauces were only decent. I don't know if maybe it was cause I came so late but the orange sauce didn't taste as vibrant or fresh as I'd expect and the red salsa was so-so. All in all, I'd definitely come back for another burrito! It's great to have found a closer alternative to my favorite spot that opens later and is less busy. The size is also larger than Jalisco's large burrito. I didn't take any photos because well, it's a burrito hahaha didn't have a good photo opp after digging in either read more

Huge burrito. Insanely yummy. Asked for extra meat, no beans. Al pastor burrito. Nice self service sauce bar outside too. read more

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Went there with the family for our first time and went with high expectations from Instagram. Let me tell you the service was terrible. Barely talked to us and the cashier was just rude and had attitude. Cars and motorcycles drive by revving engine so was loud which is understandable on Monterey. Also for my charge. The cashier also pointed and showed me the total was $69.50 but ended up charging me $78.50 without me knowing. Won't go back. read more

New Fav Spot! Burritos are huge!! Portioned well! The carne asada is good, did not run into any fatty pieces. Tacos are right there too.. salsas are good too, enjoyed the red one. will be back! read more

Fire . Food is delicious. Don't be surprised of the long line to order, line does move fast. Service is a 9- they always have a great attitude and appreciate their customers. read more

The best tacos we've ever had. This spot is now our go to! They have a variety of meats to choose from which we like because a lot of places only have a few. The food is very affordable and not overpriced. Amazing and fast service. This spot has never disappointed us. read more

my fav spot for tacos. Love this place. The staff is really friendly and the tacos are always fresh and tasty. I've been here almost 100 times and still keep coming back. Thanks amigooooooo. read more

First I'll preface by saying that I was never a fan of food trucks and preferred going to sit down Mexican restaurants/taquerias but Tacos Panchito has made me a believer. This became my favorite taco spot since I first tried it! I was so fixated on the food here, specifically the al pastor tacos with slices of pineapples, that I kept coming back once a week, sometimes more. And homemade corn tortillas? Most taquerias don't even do that but the extra effort just tastes so much better. As for the burritos and quesadillas, the ratio and portion of the fillings are more generous than other places. As someone who likes simple foods done well, I've been recommending this to everyone I know! I also love how late they're open. read more

Great late night spot for tacos!! The tortillas are handmade and made fresh daily!! Ordered 3 tacos the first go around: (tripas, carnitas, & chorizo) all were delicious and devoured before I had time to take a picture for this review!! 2nd go around: (suadero, al pastor & pollo) equally all delicious as the first order!! Treat yourself next time you're in the mood for some tacos!! read more

Tacos panchito - Tacos Panchito - great authentic tasting food!! - Tacos Near Me - San Jose, California

Crappy experience, tacos were cold and didn't have any meat on them. Will never eat here again, the prices are crazy for what they serve.

Best al pastor tacos we've had in SJ! The flavor was so good and the tortillas were also delicious!!! Also the price for the amount of food was great! We for sure will be back. They were busy on a Wednesday night at 10pm which is a good sign and despite that, service was quick! The location is well lit and they had good music playing which was a plus! read more