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I've never been in during day time but this is BY FAR the best taco truck in San Jose. I drive from downtown and stop by whenever I'm on my way home from the city or Oakland late night. It's that good. The way that they flavor their carnitas is and their pastor is . The tacos are sooo good of course but man their quesadillas... amazing. Just the right balance of tortilla and cheese to compliment the meat. The sauce is so complementary but not overpowering. Their grilled onions come with every plate and are a highlight for sure as well. Overall just the highlight of any night I get to go.
Legit hood eats. Janky parking lot with chewed up asphalt, next door to a laundromat with peeps constantly going in and out, and the possibility of someone laying down on the sidewalk. But none of that stopped me from giving this place an impromptu whirl. So good I came back twice in one week cuz I was in the area anyways. The place is huge with a lot of tables, many are for groups of 4 or more. You can easily fit a group of 10+ here no prob, just not sure how often that happens tho. Actually on both early dinners like 5ish, there actually weren't a whole lot of diners in there. Actually saw more take out than peeps eating in. Place actually reminds me of a standard resto in Mexico, very no frills and most go for the food, versus ambiance. I saw a sign for karaoke during the later evenings, so not sure if that draws a bigger crowd. Sometimes it does. Fish Taco ($5ish/4*) This is a sauteed fish taco, not a deep fried fish one. It is fairly large like 4-5 bites and is stacked quite well. Nicely seasoned small chunks of fish lay in a warm corn tortilla. It is topped with cabbage, salsa and some sliced avocado. I ate this as an app with a beer before my menudo and was quite pleased. Menudo ($15ish/5*) Totally legit, better than most from my area in the burbs. Nice sized bowl of steaming hot broth, quite viscous and sticky. The kind where if it were refrigerated, the broth would congeal into a solid gelatin mass. Good balance of chiles and seasonings, I had no desire to season further. Just added the garnishments of diced raw onion, crumbled oregano leaves and a hard squeeze of lemon. No hominy, which I tend to prefer, but I never dock a place for ever using it. When it is all protein, it just seems more premium and indulgent. The simmered tripe were perfect. Perfectly cut in nice chunks that fit onto a spoon nicely, and most importantly perfectly tender and silky. I'm actually craving this now as I'm recalling it. And the soft tripe pieces totally absorbed into the broth that it melded as one. With bites of warm thick corn tortillas and this super warm bowl of comfort and a cold Pacifico, just made time stop for me on a cool rainy spring evening. 2nd out I came after work and I was starving. This time I sat down and got table service, as I didn't know how it worked on my first out. I ordered at the counter a few days before. I like the table service much more as I can just go into chill mode. Mary Chelada Con Camaron ($17ish/4.5*) Monster goblet of a michelada then topped with freshly grilled shrimps coated in a spicy coating. The shrimps arrived hot which I was not expecting. I had to let them cool a bit, but the bites of the spicy shrimps then sips of michelada was the perfect appetizer when I was hangry. Enchiladas Michoacanas ($18ish/4.5*) I had no idea what this was, but I was ready for an adventure. They did ask me if I wanted beef or chicken, and I chose beef. What came out was a nice surprise that totally threw me for a loop. I'll break down the elements of the platter as it multi-faceted. Actually when it first arrived I wasn't even sure if I received the right dish, as the enchiladas are totally not visible upon arrival. You have to dig and unbury them from a slew of other elements on the plate. So them enchiladas that are way on the bottom of the plate are not what most Americans would think of when ordering enchiladas. First they are not rolled like a cigar or cylinder. Rather it is corn tortillas filled a strong cheese much like feta, folded in half like a taco, then lightly fried to absorb some oil, then simmered in light but nicely chile flavored red sauce. I'll actually probably never roll enchiladas again, I'll just do a simple fold and shingle them along. It was a very good and basic cheese enchilada. Then they top 3-4 of those enchiladas with a ton of shredded raw cabbage. I thought it was strange, but the crunch with the warm food actually made a nice contrast. I didn't eat all the cabbage as there were just so much, but I thoroughly enjoyed the vegetative crunch. And on top of all that cabbage was a nice slab of well seasoned carne asada. Carne asada is always quite well done and a bit chewy, but if you're familiar with real Mexican food, that is just the way it is. Don't expect anything pink or medium rare or any premium cuts like a ribeye. It is just part of this culture's cuisine. Then off to the side of the plate laid nice planks of lightly fried potato. Another twist that threw me for a loop. So to take bites of this, along the beef, then the well saturated cheese enchiladas, just made for a very filling and satisfying beef and potato meal with an authentic ethnic twist. I'll be back for more of their offerings, since I'll be in the area a lot more these days. My kind of Mexican food outing fasho.
I've been dying to try La Enramada for quite some time and with it being so close to my family's home, the constant passing by only added to my desire. I made the decision to come here for a quick catch up lunch this past Sunday for a few reasons: 1) there was outdoor seating and indoor seating available 2) menudo is served on Sundays & 3) I just so happened to have a sitter for my daughter. Our party arrived prior to the crowds coming and not a single person greeted us. We decided to seat ourselves and walked inside to request for menus. I was informed someone would come out and assist us. The menu is EXTENSIVE so don't be shy about taking your time. It took us a while to decide on our orders but we opted for: 3 chavelas, 1 Pacifico, 2 horchatas, coke, burrito mojado, 5 tacos, 2 orders of menudo, & pancake patter. Food took a lifetime to come out and the female workers repeatedly came by our table and ask us to show our table #. Things were very unorganized and the workers seemed very very confused. The burrito and tacos came out first, sat out, & got cold as we waited for the rest of the order to come. Menudo took more time that expected since you'd assume the stew was sitting piping hot, readily on the stove. Both orders came out but one was missing condiments- WTF?? The pancakes arrived but we were informed that they were out of breakfast sausage and substituted it with hash browns instead. Taste: menudo was delicious!! It was made extremely well and although the dish contained a lot more liquid than ingredients, the homemade tortillas provided with the meal made up for that. The beef tripe was cleaned perfectly and did not have a dirty smell or taste. Carne asada tacos were over cooked and dry while the lengua was tender and flavorful. Burrito mojado was huge in size and will leave you stuffed to the brim. Pancake after wasn't anything special. I wanted to give La Enramada Restaurant Y Taqueria 3 stars but had to deduct 1 due to service issues. There was no justification for all of the confusion since we arrived prior to the crowds of people and to see tables who arrived after us getting their food first was annoying. Food was pretty good but if I make a return I'd opt for take out. Sitting here and dealing with the headache of people being clueless isn't worth it.
It was our first time here and they had a taco truck in front of the restaurant for late night munchies. We ordered lingua, al pastor and asada tacos. Everything was pretty tasty, but we had a large order and unfortunately we did not check our orders before we drove home. We realized that we were missing 4 al pastor tacos. Overall, the tacos tasted good, reasonable pricing, and workers were nice, but we were disappointed that we paid for 15 tacos total and only received 11. Be sure to check your food before you drive off. However, I would come back to order tacos again and maybe try their restaurant.
It's been two years since the last time I ate here. I remember how good their homemade tortillas were. But this time it looks completely different might be new owners and remodeling being done. The tacos were OK the tortillas weren't homemade. Burrito was huge but basic. I also got the menudo but it needed more salt, they provided oregano and dried chilies on the side that you can add in your soup which made it more flavorful. The service was excellent overall.
My coworkers and I went here to celebrate a birthday. The service was great and the food came really fast which tasted delicious!
Open late, the food was great, had a carnitas Mojado burrito + Michelada. There was also karaoke that was fun.
Absolutely delicious. I would recommend the BBQ pork "pastor" burrito. Was crispy and tasty. I'm very picky with meat, but I didnt find any cartilage. Only complaint would be the steep price, but I'd still come back if it were more expensive. Keep it up!
Love this place! If you're looking for a meat and seafoods dishes, this restaurant is a place to go. We tried the Enchiladas Michoacanas and Molcajete de Mariscos and they're both good and will fill you up so much! (I recommend eating them with your bare hands only!) The senorita who took my order and served us is really friendly. We'll definitely be back here with empty stomach to finish those humongous meal!
1 year ago
3 years ago
LITERALLY OBSESSSED with the Super Tacos here! Hands down some of the BEST tacos I've ever had in my life. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! My bf and I randomly discovered this place through DoorDash when we were craving late night tacos. It was close by and is open late so we decided to give it a try! OMG Life changing. *Insert heart eyes* I am literally sooo OBSESSED with their Super Tacos. They are AMAZING! The Super Taco has sautéed onions, avocado slices, cheese, perfectly cooked carne, radish, and even comes with a full or half sliced jalapeño. ABSOLUTE PERFECTION. They are sooo juicy and packed with amazingly delightful FLAVOR. Hands down these are the BEST tacos around here. My personal #1 are in Santa Clara but this is a close 2nd. My bf also really LOVES their quesadilla here! He's obsessed with the steak one I tried it and it was delicious also! I also tried the Wet Burrito with the combo red and green salsa it was delicious! You DO have to eat it fast though otherwise the tortilla soaks up the "wet salsa" too much. lol. We haven't had time to physically stop by the restaurant itself but this is literally our FAVORITE TACO PLACE EVER on DoorDash. They always pack the orders so well and include lemon and extra salsa and lots of napkins too. read more
2 years ago
La Enramada has a food truck outside the restaurant that usually opens late! I came here via my cousin's recommendation and have been coming back bringing new friends to try the place out. My family and I love their tripa tacos. Our usual proteins when we visit taco joints are Al pastor or carne asada but once we were introduced to the tripa tacos, we have never looked back. The tripa tacos are perfectly fried and are so juicy and flavorful. They give generous portions as well. Their salsas add a kick of spice to our tacos. I truly think this place is so good and can't wait till I'm back. read more
4 years ago
I've never been in during day time but this is BY FAR the best taco truck in San Jose. I drive from downtown and stop by whenever I'm on my way home from the city or Oakland late night. It's that good. The way that they flavor their carnitas is and their pastor is . The tacos are sooo good of course but man their quesadillas... amazing. Just the right balance of tortilla and cheese to compliment the meat. The sauce is so complementary but not overpowering. Their grilled onions come with every plate and are a highlight for sure as well. Overall just the highlight of any night I get to go. read more
3 years ago
Legit hood eats. Janky parking lot with chewed up asphalt, next door to a laundromat with peeps constantly going in and out, and the possibility of someone laying down on the sidewalk. But none of that stopped me from giving this place an impromptu whirl. So good I came back twice in one week cuz I was in the area anyways. The place is huge with a lot of tables, many are for groups of 4 or more. You can easily fit a group of 10+ here no prob, just not sure how often that happens tho. Actually on both early dinners like 5ish, there actually weren't a whole lot of diners in there. Actually saw more take out than peeps eating in. Place actually reminds me of a standard resto in Mexico, very no frills and most go for the food, versus ambiance. I saw a sign for karaoke during the later evenings, so not sure if that draws a bigger crowd. Sometimes it does. Fish Taco ($5ish/4*) This is a sauteed fish taco, not a deep fried fish one. It is fairly large like 4-5 bites and is stacked quite well. Nicely seasoned small chunks of fish lay in a warm corn tortilla. It is topped with cabbage, salsa and some sliced avocado. I ate this as an app with a beer before my menudo and was quite pleased. Menudo ($15ish/5*) Totally legit, better than most from my area in the burbs. Nice sized bowl of steaming hot broth, quite viscous and sticky. The kind where if it were refrigerated, the broth would congeal into a solid gelatin mass. Good balance of chiles and seasonings, I had no desire to season further. Just added the garnishments of diced raw onion, crumbled oregano leaves and a hard squeeze of lemon. No hominy, which I tend to prefer, but I never dock a place for ever using it. When it is all protein, it just seems more premium and indulgent. The simmered tripe were perfect. Perfectly cut in nice chunks that fit onto a spoon nicely, and most importantly perfectly tender and silky. I'm actually craving this now as I'm recalling it. And the soft tripe pieces totally absorbed into the broth that it melded as one. With bites of warm thick corn tortillas and this super warm bowl of comfort and a cold Pacifico, just made time stop for me on a cool rainy spring evening. 2nd out I came after work and I was starving. This time I sat down and got table service, as I didn't know how it worked on my first out. I ordered at the counter a few days before. I like the table service much more as I can just go into chill mode. Mary Chelada Con Camaron ($17ish/4.5*) Monster goblet of a michelada then topped with freshly grilled shrimps coated in a spicy coating. The shrimps arrived hot which I was not expecting. I had to let them cool a bit, but the bites of the spicy shrimps then sips of michelada was the perfect appetizer when I was hangry. Enchiladas Michoacanas ($18ish/4.5*) I had no idea what this was, but I was ready for an adventure. They did ask me if I wanted beef or chicken, and I chose beef. What came out was a nice surprise that totally threw me for a loop. I'll break down the elements of the platter as it multi-faceted. Actually when it first arrived I wasn't even sure if I received the right dish, as the enchiladas are totally not visible upon arrival. You have to dig and unbury them from a slew of other elements on the plate. So them enchiladas that are way on the bottom of the plate are not what most Americans would think of when ordering enchiladas. First they are not rolled like a cigar or cylinder. Rather it is corn tortillas filled a strong cheese much like feta, folded in half like a taco, then lightly fried to absorb some oil, then simmered in light but nicely chile flavored red sauce. I'll actually probably never roll enchiladas again, I'll just do a simple fold and shingle them along. It was a very good and basic cheese enchilada. Then they top 3-4 of those enchiladas with a ton of shredded raw cabbage. I thought it was strange, but the crunch with the warm food actually made a nice contrast. I didn't eat all the cabbage as there were just so much, but I thoroughly enjoyed the vegetative crunch. And on top of all that cabbage was a nice slab of well seasoned carne asada. Carne asada is always quite well done and a bit chewy, but if you're familiar with real Mexican food, that is just the way it is. Don't expect anything pink or medium rare or any premium cuts like a ribeye. It is just part of this culture's cuisine. Then off to the side of the plate laid nice planks of lightly fried potato. Another twist that threw me for a loop. So to take bites of this, along the beef, then the well saturated cheese enchiladas, just made for a very filling and satisfying beef and potato meal with an authentic ethnic twist. I'll be back for more of their offerings, since I'll be in the area a lot more these days. My kind of Mexican food outing fasho. read more
10 months ago
1 year ago
I've been dying to try La Enramada for quite some time and with it being so close to my family's home, the constant passing by only added to my desire. I made the decision to come here for a quick catch up lunch this past Sunday for a few reasons: 1) there was outdoor seating and indoor seating available 2) menudo is served on Sundays & 3) I just so happened to have a sitter for my daughter. Our party arrived prior to the crowds coming and not a single person greeted us. We decided to seat ourselves and walked inside to request for menus. I was informed someone would come out and assist us. The menu is EXTENSIVE so don't be shy about taking your time. It took us a while to decide on our orders but we opted for: 3 chavelas, 1 Pacifico, 2 horchatas, coke, burrito mojado, 5 tacos, 2 orders of menudo, & pancake patter. Food took a lifetime to come out and the female workers repeatedly came by our table and ask us to show our table #. Things were very unorganized and the workers seemed very very confused. The burrito and tacos came out first, sat out, & got cold as we waited for the rest of the order to come. Menudo took more time that expected since you'd assume the stew was sitting piping hot, readily on the stove. Both orders came out but one was missing condiments- WTF?? The pancakes arrived but we were informed that they were out of breakfast sausage and substituted it with hash browns instead. Taste: menudo was delicious!! It was made extremely well and although the dish contained a lot more liquid than ingredients, the homemade tortillas provided with the meal made up for that. The beef tripe was cleaned perfectly and did not have a dirty smell or taste. Carne asada tacos were over cooked and dry while the lengua was tender and flavorful. Burrito mojado was huge in size and will leave you stuffed to the brim. Pancake after wasn't anything special. I wanted to give La Enramada Restaurant Y Taqueria 3 stars but had to deduct 1 due to service issues. There was no justification for all of the confusion since we arrived prior to the crowds of people and to see tables who arrived after us getting their food first was annoying. Food was pretty good but if I make a return I'd opt for take out. Sitting here and dealing with the headache of people being clueless isn't worth it. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
It was our first time here and they had a taco truck in front of the restaurant for late night munchies. We ordered lingua, al pastor and asada tacos. Everything was pretty tasty, but we had a large order and unfortunately we did not check our orders before we drove home. We realized that we were missing 4 al pastor tacos. Overall, the tacos tasted good, reasonable pricing, and workers were nice, but we were disappointed that we paid for 15 tacos total and only received 11. Be sure to check your food before you drive off. However, I would come back to order tacos again and maybe try their restaurant. read more
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5 years ago
It's been two years since the last time I ate here. I remember how good their homemade tortillas were. But this time it looks completely different might be new owners and remodeling being done. The tacos were OK the tortillas weren't homemade. Burrito was huge but basic. I also got the menudo but it needed more salt, they provided oregano and dried chilies on the side that you can add in your soup which made it more flavorful. The service was excellent overall. read more
4 years ago
Open late, the food was great, had a carnitas Mojado burrito + Michelada. There was also karaoke that was fun. read more
7 years ago
Absolutely delicious. I would recommend the BBQ pork "pastor" burrito. Was crispy and tasty. I'm very picky with meat, but I didnt find any cartilage. Only complaint would be the steep price, but I'd still come back if it were more expensive. Keep it up! read more
6 years ago
Love this place! If you're looking for a meat and seafoods dishes, this restaurant is a place to go. We tried the Enchiladas Michoacanas and Molcajete de Mariscos and they're both good and will fill you up so much! (I recommend eating them with your bare hands only!) The senorita who took my order and served us is really friendly. We'll definitely be back here with empty stomach to finish those humongous meal! read more
4 years ago
Ok I just ate the best carne asada quesadilla I've ever had in my life. Great customer service too. I can't really wrap my head around how good that was. Just wow. read more
4 years ago
7 years ago
My boyfriend and I came right at 9:40PM on a Friday night, and the place closes at 10PM. Whoops. Service was nice though! One of the waitresses didn't really speak English, but another person came and took over. My boyfriend ordered an al pastor super burrito for $8, which was good! They don't skimp on the avocado they put in it. I got a carne asada regular burrito for $7. It comes with hot sauce, but I can't handle spicy so I asked to take it out. The chips and salsa before the meal were good! Overall, this place can be the new spot. Prices are awesome and food is great! read more
5 years ago
If your looking for authentic Mexican food this place is it. The best menudo I've ever had, hand made tortillas and I haven't tried the burritos but I seen them... they are huge read more
La Enramada has a taco truck right outside of their restaurant which made it super easy to just drive up and get something to go. I wasn't blown away by their nachos but when eating Mexican food you can never be too upset! I did enjoy the amount of avocado that was put on the nachos. They must have used whole avocado on my nachos alone!! read more
4 years ago
8 years ago
Very friendly service and absolutely delicious food. This is definitely a hole in the wall, but those are the best places. I can highly recommend the Michoacanas con Asada. The steak is so zesty and tender! Yum! Check them out! read more
I called to make sure that they were open as we had my kids and grandkids. We were coming back from Monterey and we were all hungry! They welcomed us, told us to come on in! They had a table ready for all of us, and happily took our orders. We felt like we were at a family member's home. The menudo was excellent, the shrimp burrito tasty, enchiladas were yummy and the kids loved the beans and rice and quesadillas. Kinda lost in the shopping plaza, they have a food truck out front. This is the inside restaurant. Great service, great food, great people! read more
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A hidden gem in a strip mall with tasty food! They also give free chips and salsa with your meal but beware that the salsa is pretty SPICY! I was so excited that this place had Molé Enchiladas, but unfortunately they were out the day I went. However they have a large selection of entrees that I had plenty of other things I wanted to try. Tostada de camaron 10/10 - the tostada was piled high with shrimp ceviche and the freshest slices of avocado Torta de lengua 10/10 Delicious! I have never had the pickled jalapeños and carrots in a torta until this one and it was a nice added flavor. The lengua was also very soft and chewy. Tacos Dorado 9/10 - my boyfriend got two cabeza and one al pastor and while the cabeza was so tender, the al pastor was pretty dry. The beans on the other hand were delicious Altogether, this hole in the wall is delicious and well priced. I can't wait to come back and try more! read more
4 years ago
This has to be my favorite mexican restaurant! I feel like this place is so underrated because of the location. Thanks again, yelp! You did us good. Complementary Chips & Homemade Salsa- Spicy! So beware! I love it, but my friends can't handle it that well. Tacos- BOMB! Probably the best I've had so far. All the meat we chose (asada, al pastor, cabeza, and lengua) were cooked perfectly and has really good flavor. You don't even need to add extra sauce. They don't skimp on the meat either so you get your moneys worth. Carne Asada Fries- You can't beat homemade fries! I love the thick cut. It doesn't get soggy like Iguanas and their portion is huge. Micheladas w/ Shrimp- What we came here for! Spicy and perfectly cooked shrimp. Very flavorful. I usually get it with negro modelo. Service was great! The lady who helped us was friendly. She even checked up on us a few times. We always leave happy and full. Next time I'll have to try their desserts! :-) read more
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