Tamarindo Truck

Still Open

Orange County, California

Tamarindo Truck is a beloved Chicken spot in Orange County, California that caught the attention of Guy Fieri and the crew behind Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

The restaurant was featured in Season 19, Episode 11 — an episode called “Grillin, Chillin & Huli Huli Chicken” that first aired in 2014. In fact, Guy Fieri liked it enough to come back — the restaurant appeared in 2 total episodes, including Season 22 (“Food TruckAPalooza”). The episode highlighted the kind of smoky, slow-cooked flavors that keep regulars coming back.

Being featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives is a major milestone for any restaurant. The show, hosted by Guy Fieri since 2007, has visited hundreds of restaurants across the country, shining a spotlight on the independent, owner-operated spots that define America’s food culture. For Tamarindo Truck, the DDD feature put Orange County, California on the culinary map for viewers across the nation.

Whether you first heard about Tamarindo Truck on TV or stumbled across it on a road trip through California, it’s the kind of place that lives up to the hype. If you’re in Orange County, California, don’t miss it.

As Seen on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Tamarindo Truck was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 19, Episode 242 — “Grillin, Chillin & Huli Huli Chicken” (aired May 30, 2014).

All Appearances

  • Season 19, Episode 11 — “Grillin, Chillin & Huli Huli Chicken” (May 30, 2014)
  • Season 22, Episode 14 — “Food TruckAPalooza” (February 22, 2015)

Cuisine: Chicken

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Appearances

Season 19, Episode 11: Grillin, Chillin & Huli Huli Chicken (May 30, 2014)

Season 22, Episode 14: Food TruckAPalooza (February 22, 2015)

Food Types