Jose&#x27;s Taco Shop

They always make us wait a lot and plus u can't do a reservation bc they don't let that and I feel…read morelike it would be better bc they would have better organization the food is amazing but that's the only problem

Really yummy food, a gem for Modesto! I came for a work trip and barely ate for 2-3 because I did…read morenot like any food. I was very impressed by the food and it's delivery. A very cute spot for brunch, I highly recommend. The watermelon drink wasn't my favorite, but I would definitely try another Mocktail. My waitress was a darling and gave great service. the bathroom was also clean.

Coffee shop (interior)

Huevos Rancheros

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Cloud Matcha mango

Panaderia Guadalajara

3.7(37 reviews)

8.0 mi

The drinks, ice cream and pan was all good. Haven't ate there, but saw plenty of people order take…read moreout.

The most amazing, and best Panaderia I have ever been to! Not only is their pan good but so is…read moretheir, food, and customer service! I've been coming to this place since I could remember and the staff know me by heart. Such supportive and friendly people, Love it!

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Villa's Mexican Food

3.8(91 reviews)

0.8 mi

Great little place! Service is fast and helpful. We enjoyed their super chicken burritos! Huge…read moreburritos filled with chicken beans guac cheese lettuce and sour cream. The fish taco was ok but the carnitas was amazing!! I would def go back for the carnitas- crisp and flavorful!

The waitress was super nice , there was about 8 adults and 4 kids we came from a soccer game …read more She's was very accommodating and helpful the waitress. So we ordered I got a carnitas torta, hubby got chilaquiles and baby boy got loaded nachos everyone else got tacos or quesa birra the torta was great and huge the chilaquiles were not normal they were made with the chips they give you at the table before your meal it was like they threw the chips in a pan and threw the salsa in a cooked them they forgot the egg . It wasn't very tasty also the loaded nachos were ok and the birria tacos were so so. Consume was way to thick . Tacos were bland no cilantro onions or salsa on them just the tortilla and meat . Only three pieces of shrimp on the taco and they were not street tacos they were bigger. Atmosphere is ok small space but staff was friendly

Chilaquilas ? But not like normal

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Lime Jarritos

Señor Ají Peruvian Cuisine

4.6(507 reviews)

46.7 mi

Came here for my birthday dinner and wow. So good, I was definitely missing out on this spot…read more I can't remember the names of our dishes but they all ate down! The empanadas were very tasty and the main plates were delicious. Service was sweet and our lovely server gave us some great recommendations. So fresh and hot which I appreciated. Restaurant is on the smaller side but I didn't mind as it was comfy and vibey. Music set the tone and they have a full bar. Will definitely return. Thank ya!

We ordered the Peruvian experience which comes with a starter, entree and a drink. Let me tell you,…read moreI was not disappointed. The food was delicious. It was our first time trying Peruvian cuisine. Sadly we did not have room for dessert. The vibes here super chill. I love the low lighting and music. It was a wonderful date spot. Our server was friendly and had a great sense of humor. Last note: the bathrooms were immaculate!

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Entrance of location. Easy to find which was nice.

Carniceria Y Taqueria Superior

4.6(68 reviews)

2.3 mi

one of my favorite places to get mexican food. it's always SOO good and comes out super fast. the…read moreworkers are very friendly and welcoming. 10/10 all around definitely recommend coming here to grab a bite!!

Absolutely love this place, as a Merced local, I was excited to try this place for the first time…read moreand let me tell you, this place doesn't disappoint!! I got supreme nachos with everything on it and they were the best nachos I had in a long time! The service is amazing, although the building itself is small, I constantly see workers sweeping and tidying up as much as they can and I appreciate that!

Enchilada, beans and rice

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Cafe Bravo

4.1(269 reviews)

37.0 mi

My favorite restaurant in the Oakdale/Modesto area. Imo. Great food which you can't get anywhere…read moreelse. Ahi Nacos is definitely a must try. Brazilian soup and Coconut prawns. Everything is very good and great specials! Service is friendly and professional. Great bar, sports and great cocktails, chips and salsa. Ambiance is very casual and comfortable too! Recommended #1. Oakdale

Really outstanding food here and service to match! I formerly cooked for a living and still cook…read moreoften. This is way beyond what was expected! I had chile verde combo with a poblano chili filled with barbacoa. Great great great!! The chile verde was so vibrant in flavor and I cannot figure out how they did it. Yucca salad and Rosarita tacos also were ordered and were amazing. Our waiter,Tyler, was excellent and the gal that was managing was very helpful and attentive to our needs along with the whole restaurant. All wait staff were very professional and genuinely welcomed our party of 6. Great atmosphere with separate dining areas each with a dedicated big screen TV with sports playing yet the restaurant was quiet and very relaxing. I sure wish I lived closer to Oakdale. I'd be there three times a week. We will visit every time we are in Oakdale or on our way and back to Pinecrest. Worth a visit and bring your appetite as the portions are large. Great job team!

Sizzling steak fajitas.

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Mundos Latin Grill & Cantina

4.1(254 reviews)

24.3 mi

Soooo tasty, chips are fresh, salsa just right and food hits the spot. Great seasonings for a…read morelovely lunch or dinner! Highly recommend Service is excellent! Thank you!

Our usual Mexican restaurant was too crowded so we went to Mundos. Great service and tasty dishes,…read moreespecially their jambalaya.

Bar area with an amazing bartender!

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Steak Fajita Salad

Antojitos Guanacos

3.9(13 reviews)

39.1 mi

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Ordenamos la comida a 11:30 y es la 12:49 minutos y el mesero no le informó a mi esposa que ya no…read moretenían entrepierna de pollo y le sirvieron pechuga de pollo mi esposa retornó la orden y llevan más de una hora y solo le an servido el caldo Ordené una pupusa de chicharrón con queso y trajeron una de frijol con queso el café tardo 30 minutos para ser servido y por si fuera poco pedí unos pastelitos de carne y me los sirvieron más de masa que de carne Y el mesero dice quiere esperar o le cancelo la orden creo que no fueron nada de corte más bien fueron irresponsables no vale la pena comer en este Resturante

To be honest this place deserve more star's , the food was delicious, we ordered pupusas, yuca,…read morepasteles and empanadas. It was a surprise the pasteles was made with rice inside but well was good. The only thing that we never come back is the service was bad, they never come to our table inclusive they forgot our drinks.

Pupusas and micheladas

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Camaron Pelao

4.0(45 reviews)

8.2 mi

All I had was the shrimp and a beer while I was waiting.. it was good!…read moreWe want to try it again!

My review was posted as "Not Recommended". That is inaccurate. I highly Recommend this…read morerestaurant for the Shrimp Lovers. Each time I have been here the dish has been delightfully seasoned.

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Texis Pupusas y Tacos

4.3(13 reviews)

6.5 mi

I've sought out this truck 3 times in the past 3 weeks. Where else can you get good pupusas in this…read morevalley? Of course, we have our favorite places in other cities, but you can't drive to Hayward just for a snack. I come for the pupusas, but the kids like their tacos and quesadillas. Mind you that pupusas take 15 minutes to cook, but it's worth the wait. Last time, I called ahead and then drove over to meet the truck 10-15 minutes later. This truck apparently stops at various locations on different days before going over to O'Reilly Auto Parts. I've seen them by Corwood Car Wash and on Sierra Court. It's good to phone ahead just to confirm their location before you drive around looking for them. The O'Reilly parking lot turned out to be really convenient for me because I remembered that I needed something for my car. I was able to run into the store and pick it up and get out just as my pupusas were finishing cooking.

Texis Tacos & Pupusas is parked in the parking of O'Reilly's Auto Parts…read more offerings: pupusa, tacos, hamburger, burritos, tortas, quesadillas, nachos eats: al pastor, carna asada tacos @2.50+tax -grilled double layered tortillas filled with grilled pre-fried meats. chewy, slight gristle, semi juicy. -topped with mild salsa, onions, cilantro *most of the proteins may be prefried. no seating area, a few parking spaces.

Pupusa "con todo"

Pupusas

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Breakfast burrito

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John M.

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2 months ago

Quesadillas con queso fundido y salsa verde son el antojo perfecto para cualquier momento.

Jimmy R.

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4 years ago

Great food we loved it will be going back the The portions of food were very reasonable

Stefani E.

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15 years ago

Not to bad! I Like there breakfast burritos.

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