Food trucks in and around San Jose, CA

You don’t want to miss these seven mobile eateries when they roll by.

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This food truck has been named among the top Filipino restaurants in the Bay Area.

Photo via @ems_kusina

There’s no doubt that San Jose’s food truck scene has been on a roll — with fan favorites like Scratch Cookery and El Halal Amigos garnering so much popularity, they’ve stepped up to become brick-and-mortar restaurants.

So what’s wheeling around these days? Whether it’s at the next pop-up vendor fair, local taproom, or mobile eatery hangout — keep an eye out for these 7 food trucks in and around San Jose. 🚚

Pro tip: We recommend checking online to confirm locations before heading out, as these details can be fluid.

📍 In San Jose

Ems Kusina | Filipino | 1948 Alum Rock Ave. | Get a taste of the sisig that won second place at the 2021 NorCal Sisig Festival, and of course, the ube donut balls.

Chikin’ Drip | Nashville Hot Chicken | 1721 Old Bayshore Hwy. | Dare to try this truck’s chicken tender slider at “Holy Chick” heat? It’s so spicy, you need to sign a waiver before indulging. 🔥

Brooklyn Pizzeria Mobile | Pizza | 460 Lincoln Ave. on Fridays | Pizza by the slice, calzones, and bacon cheesy garlic knotsneed we say more? 🍕

Pav Bhaji And More opened during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Photo via @pavbhajiandmore

🏙️ South Bay-based

Pav Bhaji and More | Mumbai street food | Savor the flavors of the traditional Indian fast food dish consisting of thick veggie curry and soft bread rolls. 🍛

Fire and Rice | Hawaiian + Asian fusion | City Editor Alyson can’t get enough of the garlic chicken. 🍗

3 Brothers Kitchen brings you the ultimate fusion menu.

Photo by SJtoday staff

🌉 Frequents the South Bay

3 Brothers Kitchen | Southeast Asian | Can’t decide between Mexican and Vietnamese cuisine? Try the Bo’rria Tacos with Vietnamese beef and pho broth for dipping. 🌮

The Waffle Roost | Chicken & Waffles | Pair the buttermilk fried chicken with its bacon and caramel, churro, caramel and sea salt, or dark chocolate and toasted almond waffles. 🧇

Do you have a favorite that you’d like us to add to the list? Let us know .

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Alyson is based in San Jose, CA, and helped launch SJtoday in February 2022. She graduated from San Jose State, where she reported on the city’s arts + culture scene for her alma mater’s paper, The Spartan Daily. You can find her scouting new South Bay eateries or thrifting around town.
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