Himalayan Nepalese & Indian Cuisine — Restaurant in San Marcos

So happy these guys are open close to me! As a newer convert to Indian cuisine, I was excited to try Himalayan Nepalese & Indian Cuisine Food Truck, and I’m thrilled to say it exceeded my expectations. We only stopped by for a couple of appetizers, but based on those alone, I know I’ll be back very soon for a full meal.

We had the Veg Samosas and the Himalayan Cauliflower—both were excellent. The Veg Samosas (just two per order) were larger than most we’ve had elsewhere and packed with a flavorful potato and pea filling. The dipping sauce was a perfect complement, nicely balanced and not too spicy.

The Himalayan Cauliflower absolutely stole the show. I asked for it spicy—“load it up,” I said—and what I got was a generous portion of crispy fried cauliflower florets, tossed in a sticky-sweet chili sauce that hit all the right notes. It was flavorful, had a nice warming heat (not overpowering), and the cauliflower still had a great bite to it. I will definitely be ordering this again.

Even though we only tried appetizers, the quality of both dishes gives me confidence in the rest of the menu. They offer an impressive variety of vegetarian options along with proteins like chicken, goat/lamb, and shrimp. I’m also excited to try their naan, which I’ve heard is fantastic.

The prices are reasonable ($7–$17), and while it’s a food truck, the location is convenient—right outside the Chevron on Wonder World Drive. They’ve got a couple of tables with umbrellas if you want to eat on-site.

All in all, this is a great new addition to San Marcos, especially for anyone craving bold, flavorful dishes from the Himalayan, Nepalese, and Indian traditions. Definitely give them a try—I think you’ll like it as much as we did.

Can’t wait to go back and try more—will update this...

The first time we ate here about a month ago was incredible. This time was a very different experience. Different men were preparing the food and working the counter, and I'm wondering if it's simply an inconsistency between 1 cook to another.

The sampler platter last time had 2 of everything. This time there was only one large samosa, which was delicious. The pakora cauliflower fried last time was crispy. This time was overcooked and chewy. The Biryani looked nothing like the picture featured with tiny chicken bits (and not many, mostly rice, for a $14.95 dish), but more importantly I ordered everything medium spice both visits and last time it was delicious and this time it was totally inedible it was so spicy and I am normally someone who can handle some Indian spice.

I'll probably try the food truck again, but I was unpleasantly surprised this visit, as I enjoyed my meal so much the 1st visit and was looking forward to another. The workers are polite and I didn't order ahead either visit so it took a while because they make all food fresh. My 1st visit it took them approximately half an hour to prepare, but this time it was...

I highly recommend Himalayan Nepalese & Indian Cuisine food truck. It is located between the Chevron and CVS parking lot. We had the veg dumplings (momo) with chili, butter naan, Himalayan lamb curry (spicy and extra spicy), and gulab jaman (dessert). EVERY dish we ordered was flavorful and authentic.

The butter naan was buttery and fluffy, you can taste the homemade care that went into it. The hint of ginger in the dumpling (momo) gave a nice aroma and popped out.

The lamb was perfectly simmered in the spices of the curry and not overcooked.

They maintain a natural and authentic seasoning and spice level. I highly recommend this place for people craving and yearning for authenticity and culture.

The chefs and owner approached us many times and were truly kind and welcoming which made the experience more comforting. This made it feel like a sense of home and not in a parking lot.

Would definitely come back a...