we were craving a dessert and found this place on yelp and decided to head over. it is located in…read morefront of the grocery market across from the eastridge mall. the churro can come with different fillings like custard, but we opted for the original. when we got there, the lady made our churro fresh. it was PIPING hot when we got it and SO GOOD. it was coated generously with the sugar and cinnamon. definitely want to go back and try it with different fillings. we ended up just eating it outside in front of her stand since it can get a little messy. 10/10 recommend

After going to mass today my mom was craving churros, fresh churros, not the hard frozen kind that…read morevendors have sitting behind a glass enclosure then reheat and serve. Yuck! Frozen churros should be arrested for false impersonation. I was going to stop by Cardenas Markets to get Tres Estrellas Churro mix which is like bisquick for churros and make some at home. I highly recommend this mix and it even comes with a piping bag but you should have some experience of making choux pastry dough since the directions (for me anyways) have always been wrong. However, since I'm planning on baking lots of cookies tomorrow I decided to jump on Yelp Bay Area to find a nearby churro vendor. We could've gone down to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church or Christmas in the Park where there is one good churro stand down by Quetzalcoatl. Again, the other stands have those fake frozen impersonators but since I didn't want to search for parking I decided to go with the Yelp recommendation of Churros El Guero in front of Fresco Market next to Eastridge. This is also a very busy spot but we were able to score a parking spot right away. Unfortunately, the churro guy had just arrived and his oil was still heating up so we were patiently people watching. This is when we noticed lots of people going over to this haphazard outdoor dining spot. This was not the ideal spot to visit since the weather forecast has been falsely taunting us with rain all day. Since it was now noon we decided it was best to eat real food before munching on something sweet. I had never been to Elma's Taqueria which is connected to Fresco Market probably because I don't like that market. I went in once when they first opened and it stunk. Literally and figuratively. Nope, I'll pass. The line for Elma's was impressive so we strolled up to the outdoor window and looked up at the menu. It's basically Birria everything. Birria de Res (beef) and Birria de Chivo (goat) in a bowl, tacos, quesadilla, quesabirrias, etc...and daily specials including Menudo today. Since it was packed we shared a table with a gentleman from Michoacan while waiting for our order who said this is the best birria anywhere. He said even in Michoacan this is would be the best birria. High praise indeed. My verdict. It was good. Well seasoned, juicy and generous portions. I could only eat one taco so we packed up the rest to bring home and walked back over to the churro stand. Remember the churros? I did. In fact I remembered hiring El Guero to do some events for me in the past where he brings his pot of oil and makes fresh churros on the spot. Then you can have him fill it with chocolate, strawberry, caramel or other fillings. $3 each or 4 for $10. We opted for 2 originals, 1 chocolate and 1 strawberry. We gave him the cash, brought them home and plopped down to enjoy our fresh churros and we were happy. End of story.

They are one of my favorites to go to for authentic Mexican food. Their taco services are…read moreexceptional and are never hungry after and always wanting more. In addition to tacos they also made quesadillas for anyone that wanted at the parties I have been too. What sets them apart from others is all the other foods they offer. Their ceviche is second to none. We have placed orders for their ceviche multiple times and it never disappoints and is always fresh. All their sides hit the spot with rice and beans and their home made salsa. They are great with their salsas. They can cater to your liking from mild to spicy. The best part is they aren't spicy just to be spicy. But spicy with flavor.

Tacos are amazing, but the seafood in particular the aguachile is amazing. The food has great…read moreflavor and service is impecable.

Hidden gem. Hot dogs are $10 but they have a sauces/toppings bar. Probably my favorite hot dog in…read moreSan Jose (asides from Costco). They served them really quick too so wait wasn't too long. Everything was clean as well but no seating so you'd have to make do. I'm planning my next visit.

Hot Dog City, here we COME!!! Best Tijuana dogs ever, with the greatest assortment of condiments…read more This place is the real deal--get a dog and go to the drive in movies. The best of San Jose

How can i get them for a party? We love these dogs. introduced out New York friends and they…read morecouldn't believe how good they were.

To anybody who's ever been in Downtown San Joss, these need absolutely no introduction. Whether…read moreit's a night at the club, an awesome performance at the Improv, a hell of a concert, or you're just getting back home from a long CalTrain commute, the hot dog carts have your back. With a simple bun, the hot dogs wrapped in bacon come with mayo, bustard, ketchup and all the trimmings including a sautéed onions, bell peppers and even jalapeños, these guys will run you back $5, and some even take card. Can other places offer you better? Sure. But these guys are right there, and that smell even gets my vegetarian friends hungry. Screw the douchebag conglomerates that try to ban these carts at whatever big event they host. I'm talking about you, NFL.

It's always a joy to get Lupitas tamales. It feels like indulging in a part of San Jose history…read more Masa is always moist, horchata and agua Fresca are always delicious. Meats inside are super tender and flavorful. The sales people are always the sweetest and so helpful. (I sometimes struggle to speak Spanish to order, and they are always so patient or bring over the person who can Understand English) - so kind!)

I was nearby getting some groceries and saw this cart. My kid loves tamales and was "really really…read morehungry" so it was a great opportunity to try out this cart. The lady running the cart was pretty nice and recommended the pork as it wasn't spicy and having it as a plate so she can put creama and cheese on top (omitted the salsa). For $5, it was a pretty big tamale, though I do miss the days of $2-3 tamales. The masa was moist and pork was full of flavor. No regrets. The kiddo almost ate the whole thing, I really enjoyed the creama and cheese to add a bit of saltiness. They also had a green sauce to add acidity (lime) flavor as well. $4 to go, $5 plate, and an option to have it as a sandwich. They also have alots of drink options.

This place is so good! I came here by accident and now it's my go to, when I have a cheat day…read more So let me start with the bacon wrapped hot dogs ... they are delicious... the hamburgers are like the ones they sell in Mexico- they are so tasty ...and then let me tell you about the torta de milanesa, it is off the hook! I highly recommend you come here and try everything they have on the menu!

Got the #1 (bacon wrapped hot dog) without mustard during my recent visit to this food truck. Staff…read morewas sweet, and service was lightning fast. My order was made correctly and very tasty, even though the jalapeno topping was not spicy. But the hot dog was mini sized, a cute lil thing I could fit in my pocket. Also, parking and traffic in the area were a nightmare on Saturday evening (it's what you'd expect in East SJ).

AMAZING!!! Mario really is the best. His unique Sonoran hot dogs and loaded fries are amazing…read more There are a few other Los Dogos accounts on Yelp also associated with his business. This is the newest one since he started selling again. Follow his business on instagram @losdogossj for updates on hours, location, and catering!

From the owner: Los Dogos LLC is a street vendor that sells unique Sonoran Hot Dogs and loaded fries. Follow us…read more@losdogossj on Instagram! Location and hours are updated there.

These tacos rocked my world. The apastor flavor was beyond great. The cabeza freshnes and texture…read morewas the best. I got 6 tacos for $24 06/13/2026. We took the tacos to go it came with a lemon on the side grilled onions and 4 little salsas red and green salsas were awesome!! I would definitely make this the go to taco meat place. The Service was fast and sweet. They only speak Spanish so it's super authentic. The ambiance was good enough for food that awesome.

I was told this was the best taco place in San Jose so I dropped by on a Thursday night. It was…read morepretty slow since it was late at night. It's a non-descript taco truck with no signage and no menu, they just tell you what meats they have and you pick tacos or quesadillas. I ordered pastor, pollo, and cabeza. Pollo and pastor was pretty dry, cabeza was good. I had a bite of the brisket too and that was good. Overall I thought it was ok coming from LA. Maybe they just had a bad night--I would come back and do the pastor again because of the pineapple slices, but it wouldn't be my first pick. Also no radish and it's cash only, they take Venmo