Wanted to go back and try something new. Had to wait a bit before we were served. The food cart was…read moreopen, but no one inside??? We waited about 15 minutes and finally someone came to take our order. I ordered the chicken saj and my hubby ordered the chicken over rice. It took another 20 minutes until it was done. We went inside the building next door to eat. Everything was hot and fresh. Yes..littlerly, spicy hot. Whew..I should have ordered some water. The spices tasted amazing. Besides the long wait...Everything tasted amazing.

The people are so friendly and the food is amazing. Best food we've had in Salem so far - and we've…read morelived here for five years. Everything is so flavorful and enjoyable to eat. We kept talking about it after we were done. Also, the portions are very generous - we have lunch for tomorrow! Can't recommend it enough.

JT's catered my daughters wedding a year ago and at first I thought, a food truck for your wedding?…read moreBut it was her wedding. As it turned out it was a fantastic idea. Food was really very good, and the staff was so awesome! So when we were in Salem over the weekend and we had tossed JT's around a couple of times we were pulling into a local brew pub and BINGO! There was the big blue truck! Got to see and visit with the owners (and mom, Hi MOM!) which was great. They are always so nice and it was really nice to talk to them again. And we did order some snackage. Got some of the the egg rolls, but not your typical egg rolls and some Korean BBQ tacos (I think). I wasn't hungry but ate mine and my wife's share. Good, good, good!

We stopped by JT's as part of the Turner Taco tour for the first time and were blown away! Look…read moreforward to going back real soon for a full meal, the taste was dynamite!

My boyfriend and I came here for dinner on a weekday after enjoying their takeout before, and we…read morewanted to experience dining in. I'm so glad we did! The service was incredibly friendly and attentive. Everyone greeted us with a smile, took the time to explain the menu, checked on us throughout the meal, and made us feel genuinely welcome. I ordered the tandoori chicken, and it was fantastic, freshly grilled, juicy, well-seasoned, and a generous portion. My boyfriend got the chicken tikka, and the creamy sauce was rich and delicious. We also ordered the cheese naan, which is great, it was warm, cheesy, and like an elevated quesadilla. Overall, everything was flavorful, the service was outstanding, and it's easy to see why this place is a Salem staple. We'll definitely be back!

I could seriously eat the butter chicken tacos here twice a week they're that good! This time I…read moredidn't even remember to take a picture until I was already halfway through them. I also tried a bite of the tikka masala and now I think I'm going to have to venture away from my beloved tacos and order that next time because it was delicious. The service is always great and everyone is genuinely super nice. The only miss was the wine, it was pretty bad and honestly not finishable. But the food? Absolutely worth coming back for. Those butter chicken tacos have definitely become one of my favorites!

Amazing burger! Friendly and quick service from a little food cart adjacent to a cozy little bar…read morecalled f/Stop Fitzgerald's Public House. You can eat inside there or there's a shaded outside eating area between the bar and the food cart. I went with the Slangers Style burger, which comes with white cheddar, smoked Oaxaca cheese sauce, Slangers Sauce and fried pickled red onion. I got mine with two patties. This burger was unctuously rich and super saucy. I think, for me, two patties was a bit much. I removed one of the patties and the flavors of all the components came through a bit more pronounced and balanced. So, I would stick with one patty on my next visit. Because I dislike wasting food, I also ate the extra patty by itself, and it was great and well-seasoned. The fries were delicious as well: hearty with bits of potatoes skin and fried to a perfect crispness. I will absolutely be back as this is one of the best burgers I've had in Salem!

Love their Peace Patty & their fries are always nice and crispy. Very close to our house too, we…read morewill be adding them to our monthly rotation.

08/07/26 We had just…read morecome up from Grants Pass on our vacation and were browsing for food spots near our hotel when JoJo's came up. We instantly knew we had to check it out. By the time my uncle and I made it over to 'The Yard' Mr. Tukufu had already sold most of his food, it had apparently been a very good day for him, understandably so. Nevertheless, we ordered some leg quarters and he kindly obliged despite appearing to be worn out from the long day. When we came back around to pick up the food I was shocked at the size and weight of the take out bag that was given to us. Mr. Tukufu had certainly hooked us up and when we got back to the hotel we had an absolute feast. I am confident in saying this was the best soul food I have ever had. You could tell it was made with love and sincerity. Thank you to Mr. Tukufu for being so generous, it was not lost on us. We look forward to seeing him again the next time we are in Salem. From my USMC veteran uncle - Semper Fi.

So they have catfish on Fridays, so I got that. Fairly tender, delicious light breading very…read morefinely seasoned. Not a really large serving, three pieces was the large, but it came with lots of fries and (I think, I'm remembering a few days later) hush puppies. Friendly guy behind the window.

While La Carreta de Mi Tierra (#1) has been quietly blowing up the taco street scene in Salem, just…read moreacross the street lies Los Pinos, an older, more traditional taco truck where tastiness and authenticity go hand in hand. Some would say this is the best street taco experience in the city, which is hard to argue, especially when the tacos are this good. Their tacos are around $1.50-$2.00 each, which beat the competition in terms of pricing but I trust this price will catapult in a very short time. Their version of carnitas are stewed and fried to perfection and their lengua / al pastor is fantastic. When available, their fish tacos are worth every dime, though they are a $1 more. It's not all tacos, they also serve a decent variety of burritos, quesadillas, and tortas. They're very good about stuffing every morsel of food into the tortilla / bread, which is abundant in its own right. Do not forget to use as much of their condiments to really enhance the flavor. Thankfully, it's never too busy here and the staff is super friendly. The last time I checked they were still cash only and parking is extremely limited. They've done well to attract a lot of local clientele, many of whom visit the truck during the late hours into the evening. There is some seating with these makeshift tables, but I prefer to take my food to go. When it comes to Los Pinos and their wonderful variety of street inspired food, everyone wins. _________________ (#1) https://www.yelp.com/biz/la-carreta-de-mi-tierra-salem

After all the previous good reviews I had to try Los Pinos today. My bf ordered four tacos (two…read morechicken and two tacos de lengua). The guy who took our order and put everything together was really nice and patiently listened to how we wanted the tacos and burritos - no beans, etc. First bite was close your eyes good. There is some kind of salsa poured over the tacos that made their deliciousness more delicious. Lots of cilantro and onion and almost like a gravy. Then there was the burrito. Oh man it was so good! We tore it apart in greed and burrito lust and panted in shame afterwards. But not so much shame that we didn't plot to return next week.

Lunch at the food cart pod led to trying this for a change. Rolls were nice, if not a little…read moregreasy, still tasty though. The rice had good flavor and the kebob's were loaded with sauce. Price and portions were decent. Server was pleasant and it didn't take too long for the food to be ready.

This was one of the most disappointing meals I've ever had. First of all, my food was ordered…read morebefore my husband ordered his at another truck. His food was out to him and nearly eaten before mine came up. Which is fine if the wait had been worth it. The adobo pork was dry and tasted like the only seasoning used was salt. The noodles had no flavor and the lumpia tasted like grease.

Having moved to Salem recently from Portland, I thought that I had seen every iteration of what…read moreThai food could be but boy was I wrong. Big Blue Thai BBQ is everything that I could ever want from Thai food. Our main dish was the Grilled Pork and Papaya Salad combo and it was absolutely addicting. The beautiful smoke on the pork from the charcoal grill complemented perfectly with the spicy, tangy papaya salad adding so much freshness to the dish. While the food was amazing, the real star of the show were the lovely people that operate the truck. They were both so genuinely friendly and welcoming and made our experience exponentially better. We only wish that we had found this place sooner.

Took myself here for lunch today after driving by a zillion times and thinking "I bet this place is…read moregreat". Can confirm, it is! I have had a lot of bad Thai food and a lot of good Thai food and this was perfect and exactly what I hoped it would be. Family operated and locally owned. Love that. I see people complaining about the price and it's truly worth every penny plus tip! This food is FRESH and cooked to order. You get what you pay for when it comes to food and I am happy to pay for fresh food like this! They had many healthy options and this is authentic Thai. I think people forget that food trucks are restaurants too and so it takes time for your food to come out... it's worth the wait. I appreciate that the heat level was customizable on the papaya salad as well! Could definitely go up a spice level but was cautious because Thai spicy can be on another planet. So anywho... I would bathe in that tamarind sauce if they let me buy it by the vat. It was phenomenal. Im a fan! Can't wait to go back and try more things!

Food was good, portions too small for price though. The lady working the truck was not very…read morefriendly and did not give us any soy sauce or chili sauce for the lumpia. When we went back to ask for sauces she just handed them to us, didn't say "sorry about that" or anything. They had a "hiring" sign posted...hope they find someone with a friendly island

Last minute, Stephanie was willing to work with us to serve at our Hometown Reception. Although she…read morehad another event to attend after ours, she ensured everything was set out for our guests to enjoy - buffet style! This made her extremely late to the next location but showed no sign of stress or frustration. She left her utensils, serving dishes, etc. and had faith in us to return them. Our friends and family raved about their kindness, professionalism, and delicious tacos!! We couldn't have asked for a better food truck or catering company!! Thank you Island Girl's Lunchbox for your amazing Asian fusion and making our Hometown Reception one for the books!! - Aaron & MaLeah Haugen

You must go to Willamette Valley Smokehouse. It is just the best, they smoke everything. They are a…read moretruck, but a large one with a huge seating area where you will be cool and comfortable. They keep the place ever so clean. The service is just down home friendly. They will take good care of you and happy you will be. Their food is great, even their sides are something to ge extra of and take home or back to your hotel. The pulled pork sandwich is our favorite. They have the best sauce too. We love their baked beans- home made- and their potato salad is super. Their jalapeno peppers are hot, but good. They often have live music outdoors and that is fun. They have a seafood fest on Friday, at least they did when we were there and it is so good and a great price. BBQ oysters are great as is the crab. There really is nothing not to like here.

Went to Willamette Valley Smokehouse on a whim with my husband because he was wanting to try the…read morefood, and I'm glad we did! The first thing I noticed was the ambiance and the music. It was the perfect spot for a casual evening out. We had a couple of drinks, a cider and a Japanese lager, and really enjoyed the atmosphere. The musician playing that night was fantastic! He had a great song selection, and his voice was hauntingly beautiful. I'm not a huge barbecue person because I prefer my meals to have a little more variety than just meat, but I did enjoy the brisket and the pork belly. The sides were just okay for me. I'm from the South, where we take our potato salad seriously, so I wasn't the biggest fan of theirs but I did really enjoy the beans and the corn salad. I'll definitely be back for the music, a drink, and the laid-back atmosphere. It's a great place for a casual evening out!