Tucked away in the neighborhood, this little taqueria is honestly a hidden gem. The food tastes incredibly fresh, full of flavor, and you can tell they put care into everything they make. Plenty of great options on the menu whether you want tacos, burritos, or something more traditional. The staff were also super friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Service was quick, portions were satisfying, and everything came out hot and fresh. Definitely the kind of local spot you want to keep coming back to. Highly recommend if you're looking for a solid neighborhood taqueria with great food and good people. read more

La Chingada Taqueria - Carne asada and Al Pastor taco with house made chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

I came here with two friends after a weekday hike. There is a sign with daily specials up. One friend got the Wednesday special- nachos with agua Fresca or soda, another friend got the tostada plate, and I got two tacos- carne asada and al pastor. The place was pretty empty when we arrived around 8 pm on a Wednesday. After we got in line to order some other folks arrived for take out orders. I enjoyed the chips and salsa bar- the sauces were fresh and flavorful. My tacos were tasty- but came with a salsa that was too spicy for me -- I'm a spice lightweight. I ordered on the kiosk at the entry and didn't see an option to order with mild salsa or salsa on the side. I definitely would have enjoyed my tacos without less spicy salsa. I had recently had dental work and spicy and hard food was a bit uncomfortable for me. There was an option to order self serve at a kiosk or at the cash register with a staff member. Our food came out relatively quickly. read more

Excellent food and ambiance. The menu was full of interesting items that are not your standard Mexican Fare. For instance we tried the Birria Ramen with a Taco. It was life changing especially on a Rainy nine I can also recommend any of the Torta's. Very hearty and filling read more

One thing I like about La Chingada is it's location. It's quiet and calm. It's away from the busyness of the city. First, the food came out quickly and the food itself was good/standard. In terms of pricing, it's standard. We ordered an al pastor burrito, 2 tacos, and crazy fries. Overall enjoyable, will come back if we're in the area. read more

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Service is quick and the food is good. The servings are worth the price. The chips can be stale sometimes. The horchata is perfect to go with hot-mild sauce on the tacos. The restaurant is clean. The menu finally got an upgrade. It's not as busy and easier to figure out what you want to order. read more

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Their catering menu is great, we ordered trays of assembled taco's, burritos(cut in half) and people loved the food. Affordable and delicious read more

Pretty good carne asada fries. Used to be my high school spot for after school so I decided to go back. Tacos have mediocre amounts of meat and the flavor isn't good. Salsa isn't great either, chips are too oily but the fries are great. read more

La Chingada Taqueria - Super Taco - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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I went because it was close to the library and I was starving. I am so glad I did because the meal hit the spot in the best way possible. Only four stars instead of five is because the steak was too tough to eat but everything else on that plate got demolished. The service was very fast at getting me food and you can tell that the major avenue is takeout. Inside was absolutely beautiful with two of the walls having artist murals where you can actually tell who is who. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this place. Very reasonably priced and again absolutely delicious. read more

La Chingada Taqueria - Plato Loco - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

I was in the area and decided to revisit this place. I was wanting to try their Agua Fresca Lime & Cucumber. This is so delicious and refreshing! Another customer who ordered the same took a sip and said, "Dang, I could drink all this is a samp!" It was that good. The service was super nice and friendly. read more

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This is NOT okay. I ordered a shrimp burrito. My burrito was falling apart (fine I don't care, it happens, I'll eat with a fork and knife if I have to) but when I pulled this burrito apart I found MEAT in it. I ordered shrimp for a reason, because I have been avoiding meat for religious reasons. This is absolutely not okay and now I have to throw away an otherwise perfectly good meal. One or two pieces of meat I would have just nudged off to the side but to have the meat present in every part of the burrito is just annoying! This place needs to fix its cross contamination procedures because this is unacceptable. read more

La Chingada Taqueria - Circled parts are meat. Who knows how much more there is in the rest of the burrito. - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

I ordered (2) jumbo burritos (carnitas & cabeza), at $16 each for my son & I. I expected a lot more meat for the price they charged. There was way too much filler & all that wet produce made a big sloppy mess. The little meat that was there was really soggy. I've had way better for way less prices. ¡Qué la chingada! read more

La Chingada Taqueria - ¡Que la chingada! Very little meat & mostly filler in their "Jumbo" carnitas burrito. - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

I'm a bit surprised this place is only rated 3.8 stars as I type this. This is one of my favorite taquerias. So why 4 stars not 5? Well, in about 4 years they've gone from about $9 for a super burrito to $16 (and it's across the board on all their food). Yes, I know that's not too uncommon for a burrito in the Bay Area these days, and yes I know inflation has been bad, but not THAT bad. Other than that, this place is fantastic. The food is really good. Pro tip: Try the alambre. It's great. The people are friendly and professional. And they'll even bring your food to your table for you sometimes. The decor is fine. Tables are standard "bench type" seats and tables. The murals are really cool. read more

Fast pace no thrill Mexican food takeout/restaurant in North San Jose area that has been here forever but GF and I just discovered. Arrived for early dinner and place was popular with school kids! Basically order at the counter and the bring food to your table. Prices are very reasonable. GF and I shared a combo plate and super nachos which was a Wednesday special with drink. The place has few tables inside and seating outside as well. Nice mural on the wall. I enjoyed the meal especially the carnitas. The beans was on point for me. Chili Relleno was ok and super nacho was great. Chips held up nicely as they are thick so didn't get soggy. I will be returning to try other items on menu. read more

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Everything looked very clean when we walked in. My friend loved her shrimp & octopus cocktail. She let me try some and I thought it was so fresh!! While she got something to cool down, I went with a hotter option - birria ramen. First off I didn't realize how big the portion would be. Lots and lots of noodles, meat and consome. My favorite part of course was that they threw a quesabirria taco into the ramen. It felt like a little extra treat lol. Will pass on the horchata next time- was a little too watered down tasting for me. Overall enjoyed my food and definitely wanna come back. read more

La Chingada Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

This is a solid place for breakfast burritos, tacos and plates. Nice neighborhood taqueria with yummy food. Daily specials, friendly staff. Tasty salsas especially the verde (green) sauce. During the school year, it does get busy around 3pm due to surrounding schools & kids. read more

La Chingada Taqueria - Inside - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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I came here because I've been on a taco binge and I hate when people don't try the food and leave a bad review, but when the person taking your order can't comprehend what you want it makes a difficult to try the food. I attempted to order a pastor and super carne tacos everything on it. I asked if they sell the orange sauce she said with an equivocal yes...so I asked you sell the orange sauce right? She pointed to a sign that was hanging on the window where orders are taken, but all it had was a picture of 2 loca sauces - green and orange. I asked how much? She said two. I asked two for what? How much for just the orange sauce? She then pointed at the orange sauce at the sauce bar with an annoyed look. I acknowledged her and said yes, how much to purchase to go? She then said ok two tacos pastor and asada and was about to put my order up. I've not been wanting to deal with nonsense and repeating myself when trying to order food. I'm not asking for anything difficult and in this case there weren't any modifications to the food, just wanting to pay extra to take some orange sauce home. I ultimately said I don't want to order and walked out. No prices were given for the two tacos I was trying to order and couldn't get an answer if I could pay more money to buy orange sauce to go. I'm now searching for a different place that can comprehend what I'm asking. If it wasn't for her attitude, I would've ordered but she rubbed me the wrong way. read more

I can't stop thinking about the tacos here seriously, some of the best I've ever had. From the first bite, you can tell everything is made fresh, with so much care and flavor packed into every detail. The tortillas were warm and perfectly soft, the meat was juicy and seasoned just right, and the toppings added the perfect balance without overpowering anything. What really stood out was how each taco had its own unique flavor, yet they were all equally delicious. You can taste the quality of the ingredients, and it makes a huge difference. The portions were generous, and everything came out quickly and hot. On top of that, the staff was incredibly friendly and made the whole experience even better. You feel welcome the moment you walk in. If you're even remotely a taco fan, do yourself a favor and check this place out. I'll definitely be coming back probably sooner than I should! read more

We ordered the carne asada burritos, and they were great. The chips were especially tasty, paired with a nice variety of salsas. The parking lot can get a bit busy, but we didn't have any trouble finding a spot. There's also a good amount of both indoor and outdoor seating, which was a plus. read more

The food is very good, It's better than Taco Bell! Great Smiles and customer service! I also like the musica ! It's a very clean place I'll be back! read more

La Chingada Taqueria - The Comida was Muey Excelente ! - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Great chicken tacos and an even better chicken quesadilla. I only get the chicken dishes because they season/ cook that chicken to perfection. A good combo is a sour cream and green sauce mix! The crispy taco is great. I think pricey but it is in line with other places. read more

This place has significantly declined since my last review and its really a shame. The quality in the meat is just so poor while the prices just keep going up. Everytime I order al pastor, the meat bits are fried and dried to oblivion and so chewy. I used to get the super burrito and its just average now. La Chingada has become the place that "gets the job done". They do close late ~10 pm so if you really need your fix of Mexican food that just barely does the job, this is a decent option. read more

We ordered Super Nachos with Carne Asada and Quesabirrias! Both were good! Would like to come back and try the flautas and micheladas next time. read more

Tried this for the first time and not impressed at all. Got the carne asada plate and the carne was plain meat, no flavor or seasoning to be found. The rice was ok but not good. The guacamole, homemade chips and salsas were really good but overall, much less than delicious. It's too bad because the service and ambiance was pretty good, the food just doesn't match... read more

La Chingada Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

One of my favorites, restaurants never been disappointed, always good food, friendly people read more

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5 stars and well deserved, the food is authentic and very flavorful sgd the cucumber lime drink..yummy. When I come to San Jose we stop here with the family. read more

PLEASE stop putting piping hot soup in PLASTIC containers. You're poisoning your customers!!! Your menu shows a paper container. Switch to paper containers with lids for to-go orders. read more

La Chingada Taqueria - This plastic leeches cancer-causing chemicals into the food. - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

I'm not going to write a bad review just because they don't cater to my dietary restrictions and they're at 3.7 stars right now. Vegetarian/Vegan tip: the rice has chicken flavoring and the refried beans have lard. They do have whole beans. Am I mostly writing this so I don't forget that I already asked? Maybe. read more

The food is delicious. My family and I visited this place for the first time. I ordered a molcajete and asked for the salsa on the side because I wasn't sure how spicy it would be, but when I tried it, it was amazing -- not too spicy, just perfect. I highly recommend trying it! read more

I adore Sandra & Maru; their fantastic food and helpful service, customized to your preferences, make it worthwhile. Carne Assada 11 Breakfast burrito 11 tacos de cabeza 12 in scale from 1 to 10 they are 11 or plus. read more

My first time visiting this place! What caught my eye was the lady out in front making handmade corn tortillas- the aroma caught my attention! I had stopped in the same shopping center for a tea house nearby. I ordered a regular carne asada burrito. Place was busy yet clean! Staff was pretty attentive, friendly and helpful. Oh and I ordered a side of tortillas just to taste- it definitely wasn't disappointing- Burrito was flavorful and huge! So big that it was falling apart as I was eating it. Glad I found this spot! I'll definitely be stopping by again and trying something different. Next time I'm in SJ. read more

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Service was great! Food was on point!! We had enjoyed every bite!! Would 100 percent recommend this place. read more

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My son and I were lucky to find this place that was open so last minute since he was starving after his wrestling match down the street. He got a quesadilla and I got an horchata and we were on our way! I actually loved the mural that was to the far right of the register. It was more towards the lobby area and it had a bunch of inspirational people painted on it. There were two family sitting back there, so I didn't want to take a picture of it, but you should definitely check it out for yourself! The service was very quick and we noticed they had a number of DoorDash orders/called in orders that were ahead of us, but the food took about 10 minutes to get and we are on our way. Sadly, I didn't get a picture of my son's quesadilla, because he was starving and inhaled it, but it smelled delicious and my Horchata was perfect and hit the spot! The only drawback I would say for this particular establishment was it was a little rundown since there's a fenced off Store to the front of the parking lot and I couldn't tell where the actual parking lot was for the establishment, so I parked on the street. It's right by the fire station so I figured our car was safe but still it was a bit odd to me parking on the street and running in really quick. Just my own preference, but everything was fine with my car. read more

La Chingada Taqueria - Super cheesey Super Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

We stopped by for a quick lunch; very friendly staff inside. We got a few tacos and a steak quesadilla. The tacos were great! The meat was tender and the tortillas were soft. The quesadilla was average and I didn't really like their guacamole. read more

La Chingada Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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We recently moved to the area and decided to try out the local taqueria. We ordered steak nachos, birria, and a taco with maw (a first for us--and what a unique option!). Everything was absolutely delicious--so much so that it almost made me forget the frustration of coming home to a little 'surprise' from my dog on our new couch while we were picking up the order. Highly recommend! read more

I came here for the first time today, and I took advantage of their Taco Tuesday special. I ordered two chicken tacos and one pastor. The service was fast and responsive. I added a horchata at the behest of the cashier. To begin, the horchata was the right amount of sweetness. It tasted thick and not watered down. They also didn't overfill it with ice; I was surprised with how much liquid was in there. Second, the meat on the tacos was very flavorful, and paired with the green (spicy) salsa, it was delicious. They also offered chips on the side which I accepted; they went well with the pickled cucumber and green salsa. The ambiance was that of many taquerias with outdoor seating. read more

Hate to post this but it has to be known. RIP THE SALSA VERDE, ownership switched up the recipe and it was disappointing. Burrito was okay, usually better . Rip the salsa verde , green sauce will be missed read more

Have you always like Mexican and live near Milpitas Bart? This place is like no other Food: Super Nachos were fantastic and had beans, choice of meat, delicious cheese, tomatoes, I personally liked them without sour cream or guacamole, Other dishes were prepared authenticly and tasted like Mexico's best food. Staff were very nice and listened even though there were language barriers Tables and Chairs were pretty clean unlike some fast food locations in Milpitas Vibrant colors, Nice staff, and Food prepared with authenticity made up a great experience One thing I didn't like was how the green salsa was combined with something that tasted like avocado, and the flavor became weird to me. Prices were pretty reasonable, prices could improve, but were good during tariffs read more

Great neighborhood go to traditional Mexican food. Service is great! Decorations inside are awesome. Food is consistently good over the years. They have remodeled recently and looks great! Street parking and parking lot parking is available. Check it out if you get a chance! read more

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It's our favorite taqueria in our neighborhood. The only thing I wish they would serve is lengua But other than that it's a great spot. We love going on Tuesday for Taco Tuesday specials read more

The food was great and the super burrito is a big ass burrito. The service was fast. The story is small but has some Great Wall art. read more

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