★★★★☆ 4.4 · loved by locals in San Jose

Tijuana-Style
Tacos & Birria

hecho a mano — made by hand

Handmade tortillas, generous meat, and the birria the Bay keeps lining up for. Fresh off the truck on Quarry Walk.

Open till 10:30 PM Dine-in · Takeout $10–20 per person

Fan Favorites

The ones people come back for

Steak Tacos$4.00
Quesatacos$4.50
Quesabirrias (3)$16.00
Birriaramen$13.00
Agua Fresca$3.00+
The house specialty

Dip it in the consommé.

Slow-cooked birria, crisped on the plancha with melty cheese, served with a cup of rich broth for dipping. It's what put Tacos El Zafiro on the map — from classic quesabirrias to the viral birriaramen and a full pizzabirria for the table.

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Quesabirria Fan FavSingle · crispy, cheesy, consommé on the side
$6
Orden QuesabirriasTwo to an order · or get three for $16
$11
Birriaramen ViralRamen swimming in birria broth
$13
PizzabirriaShareable birria "pizza" for the table
$23
4.4 ★ · what people say

The Bay approves.

"Best steak tacos I've had in The Bay."
★★★★★
— Bryce I., Google review
"Excellent food and great service."
★★★★★
— Local Guide, Google review
Soft, fresh tortillas and generous protein for a fair price.
★★★★★
— Regular, Google review
Find the truck

Come hungry.

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Payment
Cash & mobile pay · cards online

More locations

San Lorenzo
575 Paseo Grande
(408) 555-0103
Fremont
388 Corbel Way
(408) 555-0104
Hayward
902 Hollis Bend
(408) 555-0105

Hours

  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday3:00 PM – 10:30 PM
  • Wednesday3:00 PM – 10:30 PM
  • Thursday3:00 PM – 10:30 PM
  • Friday3:00 PM – 10:30 PM
  • Saturday3:00 PM – 10:30 PM
  • Sunday3:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Hungry yet?

Order ahead and skip the line, or roll up to the truck on South 1st.

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