We went to La Huerta Vieja 2100 Standiford Ave, Modesto, CA 95350 and really enjoyed our visit. I had the 2 chimichangas plate and Jovita had a single enchilada plate. The service here is amazing as is the food. I highly recommend coming here. Just know that Sundays can be very busy but everyone working is working hard. The restaurant is kept clean and has an inviting atmosphere. read more

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Panchito burritos had zero flavor--No seasoning, not even salt. My wife and I had to add seasonings and salt to the burritos in order to eat them because they were so bland that they were difficult to eat. The nachos were soggy with 90% refried beans (I thought nachos were mostly chips and cheese? Where was the cheese?!?! ) I remember when Frank used to run the restaurant and his wife would cook--Those were the good old days. Unfortunately, I'm writing a review because this has once again been a below par meal we've had from here and may not chance our money here again. Sorry Frank, but it's just not the same place we used to love when we started going 23 or so years ago. Anyways, I wish the best of luck to you guys. Please strive to take this place back to its original standard. read more

On 4/19/26, I was craving my favorite Mexican food, so I placed an order from La Huerta Vieja and it was on point like always! I ordered the Chile Rellenos with green chili, rice, and beans. And, of course, the bean dip with green chili was so fresh and delicious and the chips too. Like always . My order was a reminder that La Huerta is always fresh, delicious, and there. Also, it's been an overdue pickup order. I've been missing their delicious Menudo, and I'm going to have to make a note to go there on Sunday morning and have a large bowl of their delicious Menudo . read more

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Working in the area and a quick search and this place came up... Entered around 12pm and it was empty... Greeted by a super friendly waitress and was brought chips, salsa, and a bowl of refried beans, verde sauce, and cheese. Different! The bean dip hit harder than the salsa. Ordered a asada burrito, rice, and beans and a horchata. Food was ok, the meat was cooked well but under seasoned. The rice is rice. The star was the horchata! Overall a decent place, but would probably try some place else in the future. read more

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Slow service. Added $1.00 for asada chimichanga when listed as an option on the combo menu. Waitress asked if avocado was okay on my husbands quesadilla and then charged him. His shrimp wasn't cooked well and was tough. Not impressed. read more

So-so, food was ok for the price but it wasn't really worth it. Not sure why some owners don't put their heart into their food. read more

Great people, great food, and great service. Love to get a Family Pack to go. Highly recommend.

Excellent, speedy & friendly service. We found La Huerta Vieja on Yelp. The pictures of the interior looked unique and casual. Plus, it was a huge space so we figured there wouldn't be a long wait if we went in. It was after the lunch rush so we were seated immediately. It's pretty standard that Mexican restaurants give complimentary chips + salsa. La Huerta Vieja was very generous and gave one small dish of salsa for each my bf and I. Not only that, included in this service was a bowl of refried beans topped with cheese and salsa verde! First time I've come across this! We had already eaten some free (but limited) tacos at the event we came from so I only wanted my usual build-your-own-vegan-sides of beans & rice. Since we got beans already, all I needed was rice and I was set. The bf ordered a burrito mojado w/asada and the thing was HUGE!! We had both ran a full marathon so we were hungry!! I don't eat as much so the generous serving of beans & rice was more than enough for me. I had leftovers. As large as the burrito was, the entire thing disappeared in like 15 minutes! Needless to say, my bf thought it was amazing! The prices were very reasonable and we were 100% satisfied with our post-marathon feast! So good! read more

This restaurant used to be great. Their rice is very bland. Probably the worst rice from any Mexican restaurant around. Even their prices I've looked passed. The $1.50 universal fee they now add to everyone's bill, the $1 for asada they add that's not even noted in the menu. But my main reason for this review is, I had a piece of shrimp that I had to immediately spit out due to tasting incredibly bitter. As soon as they brought out the food, the smell was so bad. Even my small child made the comment that it smelt like poo. I've never had that coming here. For that reason, I won't ever return. read more

Amazing customer service! They are so welcoming no matter how busy they are. Always great food.

Overall good and affordable with friendly staff that truly care to make your visit a great visit... I highly recommend...

Great friendly people from the owner to the wait staff, always welcoming. Food great portions and always delicious. When you go, it's a must try, the super taco. Flour tortilla, hand made, the protein I love is the chili verde. Excellent choice. read more

Review copied and pasted from old Yelp account. Jan 10, 2011. After my experience today, I wanted to only give one star. But because I've had better experiences in the past, I gave two stars. In the past, I have had more attentiveness, attention, and accuracy. Today I have to give a big UNSATISFACTORY mark. Frankly, both myself and my lunch companion felt completely unheard, and I'll even go as far to say, irrelevant. Shockingly, this treatment was from the owner himself. My lunch companion asked if the chimichanga came with lettuce, sour cream, olives, and guacamole on top. Our server (the owner) said, yes, it comes on top. When the dish came, it did indeed have the lettuce and sour cream on top. But, no olives or guacamole. I asked for a container to take home the rest of what was on my plate, as well as a container for the chips and salsa. I even physically pointed to the three items as I asked for the containers. The owner (our server) came back with one container, and quickly started to walk away. I asked him again if I could have a container for the chips and salsa. Again, using my hands and fingers to point to the food. He came back with a bag for my chips. I just left without bothering to ask for a container for my salsa. I noticed he was very friendly with his regular customers. I hope his regular customers can keep him in business, because I am afraid with his lack of interest in his newer customers, they, like us, will decide never to come back. There are better Mexican restaurants. Better service, and better tasting and fresher food. I always thought the food here was decent. But, nothing to brag about. I chose to go to this restaurant today because I am a business owner myself, and like to support my neighborhood businesses. But, with the treatment today, I rather drive farther to get better service and better food. If you are in Riverbank, I highly recommend La Parrilla. The food is very fresh and tasty. The service is so, so. But, their food more than makes up for the average service. They also have a great atmosphere. I also recommend Casa Flores on La Loma in Modesto. They have excellent service ALWAYS. I've been there many times, and whether they are slow or busy, the service is outstanding! It's a family owned and operated business. They have yummy chile rellenos. If you are in Oakdale, I highly recommend Cafe Bravo. Excellent, high quality food, and super fresh too. Great service as well. read more

Good people and very tasty food, always so welcoming and good service..Catered a memorial service and did an amazing job, food was delivered fresh and hot, we had many people asking who made the food. It's our go to place for Mexican food read more

Tried this place for the first time yesterday. Food was delicious, ordered the macho burrito with green sauce and it was sooooo good! Definitely going back. read more

Food is excellent! Every time. Service is always over the top. Frank has the place decorated very nice. We've been going here for 20 years & never had a bad meal. Even if something was done wrong, let me tell you they would make it right. They deserve 5 stars! read more

I don't know for me. This was just kind of average. There's so many Mexican restaurants to go to and I mean the food was not bad but it wasn't like amazing either and the service was average. I don't really like posting negative reviews about places and I don't think this is a negative place. It's definitely good enough if you're in the area, but I don't really get it's high rating read more

The vibe of the place felt a bit old and dingy, but the staff was very friendly and attentive. They were constantly checking in on their tables to make sure everyone was good, which I really appreciated. Their communication with each other was also on point, so there was no confusion, which is always a plus. As for the food, it was alright overall. The chicken definitely had good flavor, but I didn't find it to be anything special. I wouldn't mind giving them another try, just not in a rush. read more

An intimate restaurant with impeccable service, great food with an excellent amount of portions. A extraordinary find.

Super nice and definitely recommend but like who ever wrapped the burritos or the one at 7:30 on 9 December 2025 get better at like wrapping it and super friendly and nice and cool so defo recommend but like who ever wrapped that burrito at that time or who ever does it just like wrap burritos better very cool place read more

Food and service is always great! The green sauce and a margarita on the rocks are a must!!

Love this place!! My go to when purchasing for a group of people!! Everyone is so friendly & food is amazing. Taco bar is my favorite... my family loves it!! read more

Delicious food. Great service! I have not had the opportunity of dining inside- however the " to go " is spot on. I have ordered several catering orders and they have always accommodated even when I called in with 24 hours to spare. Food was packed very nice in warming dishes, boxed in a clean new box with the restaurants name right in the front. They have pride in their establishment and it shows in their food and how they present their food. I keep coming back! Birthdays, baby showers, teacher appreciations, work lunches check check check! The food portions are bountiful! I ordered for 50 people and I probably could have fed 75 hungry souls easily! The price of the family meals are of good value and reasonable for what you are receiving. In an era of pricing going up left and right- La Huerta Vieja is giving you a wonderful value. Thank you. read more

Couldn't make my mind up for lunch today, decided to come back to this spot. Great food, great people, supporting small businesses is the key. Because of Covid they are Togo only. I ordered the Panchito Burrito Carne Asada, wow this thing is huge. Has everything inside, rice, beans, meat, sour cream, guacamole, & cheese. I thought I would just have a burrito and chips. Not the case, I also got their bean dip, and 4 salsas. Great way to have lunch, way too much food lol good problem I guess right. Staff is friendly. They also now have family meals Togo. I will be back soon. read more

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I always order the Steak ala Mexicana. Steak strips are cut thin enough to make it a very good and enjoyable chewing experience. The beans and rice are a flavorful compliment. There are many good Mexican restaurants in Modesto, but LA Huerta ranks high on my list. read more

Food is great and would go again. The food portions are nice. Service is great and friendly. I really like their quesadillas and nacho fries. read more

I can't say I'm disappointed but rather, I'm embarrassed. These reviews don't know what real Mexican food is supposed to taste like. The place has authentic on its title but there's nothing authentic about their food. I'm sorry but it's true. I got a chicken fajita for two and it came out to freaking $36 for the dish! It was mostly freaking bell peppers! No manches, and the little chicken they provided tasted dry. The rice, bland as heck man. She wasn't even the right color! I'm talking about a pale orange. I should have taken a picture. Beans were ok. The chips and salsa were ok as well. I got a margarita and damn was she strong. But where this place could have redeemed itself was the flan. unfortunately they didn't pass. The flan has no Carmel sauce, and strangely I tasted more cinnamon than the standard egg custard. Flan is not even suppose to have cinnamon to begin with! Pricey slice too! Freaking 5 dollars for a little slice! If you want REAL Mexican food, whatever you do, don't come here. read more

Service was amazing very friendly and clean. The food was great we order chicken soup and it was delicious they serve a lot of food. The chips and salsa refried beans they serve at the beginning was so delicious. The mouse margaritas were ere amazing. read more

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Was a bit disappointed in the Panchita bowl that I ordered with carne asada and no beans. I felt that the meat was dry and no very flavorful and that the guacamole is also bland. Horchata is not homemade, and was also a disappointment. Free chips and salsa bar is a plus. 3 stars for average. read more

La Huerta Vieja - Mexican Near Me - Modesto, California

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Service was fine, but the tapatia was the worst I've ever had. They need a new recipe.

DISGUSTING. I went once and then I just figured they were having a bad day. I went a second time and still trash. The employees are rude even to the Mexican people. Most people who eat there are white so that should tell you it all. Honestly just cook at home. Their shits out of a can anyways you'd probably do better. read more

This is our favorite Mexican restaurant. The food is great, but more importantly, the service is always good. The owner/manager is always so kind and friendly. I got a family taco meal to bring for a group of friends. It was delicious! Not only that, but there was so much food! Well worth the money and an amazing deal for today's outrageous prices. Can't wait to go back. read more

TASTEY OR WASTEY? Totally WASTEY!!!! I googled, best tamales in Modesto. This was one of the places that popped up! Yuck! The chicken was dry and the beef tamale had cinnamon in it. The masa was puffy and tasteless. How disappointing. I should have bought my 2 dozen tamales from the lady parked at B of A for less than I paid for 4?tamales here. Lesson learned. read more

My wife and I come here all the time. They have a pretty large menu and is decently priced. The service is always solid as well!

What a hidden gem! Highly recommend the fajitas for 2- generous portions, hot and fresh ingredients. Will definitely return.

Willing to pay their higher prices for good food and service, but unfortunately this is the 2nd time we've attempted to dine here and left before ordering. We were promptly brought menus and chips, but there was an uncomfortable delay before we were checked on again. read more

My fav Mexican food restaurant in Modesto. Food, service, and drinks are always great. My kids and I can never get enough of the complimentary bean-salsa mixture that is served with chips. I recently took my entire family for Mother's Day (15 of us) and everyone was content with their food, and that's not easy as many are particular and some are kids. read more

Awesome customer service. Super super nice staff. The burrito was huge. Possibly 5lbs. I had it with carne asada and carnitas as the meat. Both of them were flavorful and juicy. The burrito was stuft and was barely held together by the tortilla. If i had to choose a meat between the two, id go with the carne. They also give you complimentary chips and dip. The dip is a bean/green salsa. My wife killed it. She ate all my chips too because it was so good. Definitely Definitely will be coming back. read more

La Huerta Vieja - Mexican Near Me - Modesto, California

La Heurta Vieja has been my favorite Mexican restaurant for 20 years now. Frank Sr and his family and staff are the friendliest staff as a whole, I've ever seen. Being greeted and sat with chips and dip is always a pleasure too. To many more years! read more

Delicious! The combo plate and the fried ice cream is so good. The staff is impeccable and very helpful. Absolutely love this place!