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    Cuca's

    4.2 (50 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed • 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

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    Good for kids

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    Chorizo eggs, beans and potatoes
    Richie S.

    Located in Fresno's Chinatown Cuca's serves up delicious homemade Mexican food that brings back lots of nostalgia. The beans were definitely tasty, and the rice was perfect. We also had menudo that had hominy, it's hard to find places that have hominy in their menudo which I absolutely love in it. The 2 item combo was piping hot and made to perfection. This place does only accept cash as payment so please be aware of that. It's definitely a nice quiet spot to get breakfast in downtown, though I usually go to the Tower district location this place does not miss on their food.

    Two enchiladas with rice and beans
    Linda A.

    Sitting was quick. As soon as I walked in I sat down. Since I was on my lunch hour. Didn't know what to expect until I walked in. Really clean place. Small but perfect, right In the heart of downtown china town. Their salsa was a good start and the chips were the best, fresh, really good!!! I ordered two enchiladas/chicken plate. The beans and rice are just absolutely delicious. The chicken and enchilada sauce was just mouth watering tastefully amazing. Add some of the salsa on it for a hint and it's just a good mix in all. Not to say my plate came in minutes from ordering. Great service!! Bring your cash and be ready to eat some delicious authentic Mexican food!!

    Enchiladas/Taco combo with beans - Cucas.
    Joey M.

    Food is awesome here in the chinatown area, its small and outdated yes but the food makes up for the aesthetics. my go to is the enchiladas/soft taco combo and the salsa is very good, the enchilada sauce is key and be careful because the refried beans are nice and hot.

    Ripped off Google maps street view.  Will take pics on our next visit!
    Ted M.

    Went to Cuca's today for lunch. Awesome food! I ordered Steve's Special; Hard shell taco, Enchilada and Burrito. I opted for Shredded Beef in the Taco and Enchilada and Chile Colorado in the Burrito. All were very good, especially the Chile Colorado in the Burrito. I asked for a taste of the Menudo, and she gave me a generous taste. It's great. 7 day Menudo restaurant downtown....can't be bad. Great mexican food that tastes like your friend's mom made it. These people really care. We have a new favorite Mexican restaurant. We will be back!

    Chips and salsa

    Sunday brunch at Cuca's in China Town Fresno Ca. Menudo and Enchiladas with beans & rice. Best menudo in town! The Enchiladas were very tasty. Can't go wrong ordering these. I usually order the eggs with papas & chorizo with beans, which are my favorite. Come visit them.

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    Not worth it. Dinky serving of papas y chorizo. Especial on my to go order. Fresno Local Toledo's wins on service, food, & price. I'm sorry.

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    Took them 50 min we walked out! It was our lunch break. They were serving everyone else.

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    I ordered ground beef enchiladas. The meat was mush & tasted horrible. I really think it was dog food. Never going there again.

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    We had ground beef tacos and Chile relleno plus beef tacos with rice and homemade beans. Everything was delicious and service is great

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    The best mexican restaurant in the world. No other one even comes close. Great waitress in mercedes as well!!!

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