Came here since it's close to my work! The worker recommended the shredded chicken for my nachos, and I'm so glad I went with it. The portion was huge and the nachos seemed pretty healthy with all the toppings. The shredded chicken was super juicy and went so well with everything. I've never had nachos like this before. Usually they're heavier, oily, and loaded with nacho cheese, but these weren't oily at all and still had so much flavor. Prices are reasonable too, and I would forsure come back! read more

Metro Balderas - nachos with shredded chicken - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Honestly so good! I arrived and was able to place my order quickly. The girl who helped me was patient and answered questions. She was also very accommodating. I ordered the super burrito, no cilantro, no beans, wet. She recommended the red sauce. Wait wasn't too long. Ambiance is nice with murals to look at and music to listen to while you wait. A good amount of tables and clean. Food came out in about 10 minutes. Complimentary chips and salsa came with the burrito. Salas both have a good kick to them, one slightly more flavorful than the other. Chips were fine. The burrito. First let me start with the packaging: they thoughtfully wrapped the to-go box with foil so the sauce wouldn't spill out on my way home. Upon opening the burrito had a nice presentation which is always a plus! The red sauce is insane. Has a flavor profile that is warm and full. Highly recommend. The pastor is delicious and there's a good amount of it! Burrito was made perfectly with a good balance of ingredients. Large serving size that will last me two meals. Highly recommend and will definitely be going back. read more

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I had been looking for a place that serves shaved al pastor from a cone, and I saw a post on Reddit recommending Metro Balderas, so I decided to try them out. I'm glad I did because this is by far the best Mexican food I've had in San Jose. We came by around dinner time on a Sunday, and it wasn't too busy. They had someone grilling meats outside which is where they also had the cone set up. There was plenty of parking and seating, and our food came out fast. The tacos were very flavorful and the thinly sliced meat was exactly what I was hoping for. They also brought us bottles of a green salsa and a spicy red salsa, both of which were very good. I read somewhere that they usually only have the cone on weekends, but I'm not sure. They also have a $1.50 al pastor taco deal on Wednesdays, so I'll definitely be back for that. If you're looking for good al pastor then you should definitely try Metro Balderas. read more

Metro Balderas - Al pastor taco - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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My new go-to place for when I'm craving Mexican (which is all of the time)! This place is super unassuming but the food is delicious, prices are good and the service is really great. I highly recommend the Al pastor tacos and the nachos! Will be back to try more things on the menu but super impressed! read more

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This place is a hidden GEM! The tacos are awesome! The meat is juicy, the tortillas are handmade tasty and fresh! The salsas are fresh and SPICY! The chicken both styles are wonderful ! The carne asada is delicious the carnitas are too! The service is quick, friendly and helpful! The ambiance is comfortable. Very comfortable and homey. Go to spot for delicious food! read more

As an out-of-towner, I really enjoyed the tacos at Metro Balderas. I loved the vibes & the decor of the establishment & the staff were very friendly! I will definitely be back next time I am in town! read more

Metro Balderas - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

We've been coming to Metro Balderas for over 20 years, and it just keeps getting better! From the Alum Rock location, then Milpitas, and now Bascom--this place has always been a family favorite. The food is absolutely amazing and full of authentic flavor Mexico DF style. Their barbacoa is hands down one of the best, and the huaraches, quesadillas, and pambazos are always fresh, delicious, and perfectly made. What we love most is the consistency--you always know you're going to get great quality and taste every time you visit. It truly feels like home for us after all these years. If you're craving real Mexican food with incredible flavor, this is the spot. Highly recommend read more

Best tacos in the bay! Flavor 10/10. The salsa pairs perfectly and thw ratio of meat to tortilla is perfect. The Alpastor are my favorite meat choice but the meat is not always good in other places, however, Metro Balderas always makes it perfect. I have been going here for years and it is time to stop gatekeeping. These are hands down my favorite. Parking is a struggle sometimes but practice patience and you will not be let down. The aguas frescas are also good and othe items I have tried are the pambazos, quesadillas, huaraches, and burritos. My top favorites are the tacos, huarache and hand made quesadillas with tinga. The staff are quick and courteous. The restaurant has a bathroom and indoor seating as well. read more

Call ahead to place my order. Order was ready when i went to pick up. Good tacos and fast service. read more

Metro Balderas - Carne asada and el pastor - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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Love coming here for lunch! I work down the street so it's an easy pick for lunch lol. I recommend calling in your order especially if you are tight on time because one time I waited almost 15-20 min for a few tacos. Their asada is amazing! I love their super burritos. But the tacos are really good too. I usually love pastor but I wouldnt mind getting asada here. Pretty affordable price as well. Whenever I get a super burrito I CAN finish it but i get so full. read more

Metro Balderas - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Adding to my previous review: I never tire of coming here. The food quality remains the same; portions are substantial, prices are affordable, sauces are delicious, and service is good. read more

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Tacos were great. We tried pollo asada, carne asada and al pastor - everything had good flavor and wasn't dry. They give you a good amount of meat in each taco and the price is pretty good. They also include some sautéed onions and peppers with your order. Refried Beans and Rice were really good. The only thing we wish is that the salsa was better. The salsa that we got with our chips tasted like tomato sauce. And then the salsas we got with our tacos (red and green) were both too spicy for me. Maybe someone else would like it more. But the only thing I had was the tomato sauce one. Nice people. Clean restaurant. read more

Metro Balderas - Beans and Rice - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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Delicious food here. The super burrito with carne asada is delicious! The service was great. I would definitely go back.

The inside is super nice and homey while also a great sit-down restaurant. The menu is extensive and easy to read and the cashier was very helpful in answering our questions. I'm usually not a fan of nopales but this was so good! Nice and tender, not stringy or soggy at all. I will say my only thing was the brisket tacos were a little dry, but the sauces they brought out really made up for it read more

Metro Balderas - Huarache de suadero y asado - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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Service here was great. Everyone spoke perfect English and I think food is authentic. Ambiance is nothing to talk about. You order at the counter, and they bring the food to your table. Surprisingly my meal came with a side of chips and salsa. I asked for water and it was served in a small plastic cup. The workers there make good eye contact but I guess I should've hollered for a refill. Unfortunately, their carne asada plate just didn't do it for me. The beans and rice were standard. The beef was charred well, but it didn't get much flavor. I tried putting the green sauce and other sauces but it just didn't work for me. It came with fresh handmade tortillas though and you have the option for corn/flour. They came piping hot. I still like this place, and I want to order more familiar dishes like tacos next time. Maybe try their burrito or mix/match various items. I almost gave this place 3 stars for lack of flavor but it could just be my savory palate. read more

Metro Balderas - Carne asada plate - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Food was amazing. The nachos were huuuuuuge. Three tacos, meat was crispy and delicious. Will def go back read more

Metro Balderas - Nachos and tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Metro Balderas get your shit together. My order was a mess and the torts for my burrito were almost burned. Stop catering to the güeros

Service was quick despite the lunch hour. I got the carnitas and asada tacos. Both were delicious and they didn't skimp on the toppings. The grilled onions added a sweet smokiness to tacos. I wish they provided limes but I got lemons. Plenty of dining tables inside as well. read more

Metro Balderas - Al pastor and carne asada tacos, less than $11 - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

I would have left 5 stars but the girl who helped me was really rude. They were not busy, I came in during lunch yesterday. She didn't greet me or say a word when I approached the counter, just gave me a blank stare. I ordered, said thank you and sat down. When she brought out my burrito she set it on the table with the salsas, said nothing and quickly walked away. I didn't feel welcome, but the food here is REALLY good. I would order again, but to-go. Maybe she was having a bad day, but it was my first time, so it wasn't a good impression. I would 100% come back for the food. Carne asada burrito was amazing :) read more

I have been eating Door Dash all week due to a kitchen remodel and the food has been really mid-dismal. I have never been in here. But couldn't eat Taco Bell or McDonald's nearby. Wow. Fresh delicious goods. Best burrito I've had in forever. I had the pastor and it was delicious. Flavorful and satisfying just how you hope a burrito will be. Definitely going again!! read more

Food is good, prices are affordable, lots of locals eating here, what's not to like? I come at least once a week and will continue.

My family and I swung by here on Saturday for dinner and were pleasantly surprised. The staff is so sweet. I split a Pambazo and it was super filling. We just wish it came with a bit more chorizo. The fries were yummy. The ambiance is lively and the restaurant is very clean. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Metro Balderas - Pambazo - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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If you want true Mexican hole in the wall spot with authentic Mexican food this is it. Our friends who are Mexican locals took us here. Food was on point and so good. Coming from Hawaii we don't have many good Mexican restaurants. They did warn us ahead that it's not a nice restaurant but the food is good. Definitely recommend! read more

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Their quesadilla de chicharrón is exceptionally tasty--spicy, juicy, and incredibly filling. The service is excellent, the staff is friendly, and the welcoming atmosphere makes it a favorite dining spot. read more

The worst burrito of my life no joke. I was waiting for over 20 minutes and when I finally got my burrito, it was cold hardly no meat and just a bunch of refried beans and the cheese was not even melted. The beans tasted old and the meat was dry. I hope I don't get sick. Super upset. I will never go there again I don't recommend it to anyone that is not a real burrito go down the street to tacos a pastor or taconazo. read more

Metro Balderas - Chess's looks gross - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Great food every time. Staff are kind and the interior is colorful and clean with plenty of seating available for dining in. Parking lot doesn't get very busy. Prices are very reasonable and the menu has plenty of options. The asada torta is delicious. The meat is seasoned and the buns hold up well. The avocado adds freshness to every bite. The breakfast burrito with chorizo is great too, comes with rice, cilantro, and onions. You can also order a nopal which comes out whole and goes well with everything! read more

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Really good tacos for a really good price. The cilantro sauce is a standout and my favorite -- super flavorful and spicy. Menu has great variety, so there's really something for everyone. If you're with a group, definitely get nachos to share. Friendly staff, quick service, worth checking out! read more

I love the food here, everything is so delicious and authentic, well seasoned and great portions. The staff are polite and the restaurant is clean, I love reading there funny sayings posted on the walls. Cracks me up, read more

Awesome staff very polite i'm a person that look for good authentic Mexican food! and i found it here. Every time we come to San Jose for our appointment we make it a must to stop in and enjoy the excellent meals they have. I'm a burrito guy every time i came in. My wife is a spicy shrimp meal person. Our favorite drink is the horchata which is very good. We are from Hercules California yes a long drive but once our appointment is we go eat at Metro Balderas across from the hospital.we are a very happy couple .Tim and Rose Thomas read more

Rating this place a 3.5 rounding up to 4. There's a small parking lot in front of the restaurant and the interior is clean and spacious with plenty of seating. I ordered the al pastor super burrito which was around 7-8" long. There was a good amount of meat in there (not an insane amount, but they don't skimp), and the al pastor was pretty tender and was flavorful. The rice was a bit too soft for my preference but overall the burrito was good. I also tried the steak which was a bit dry and prefer the al pastor. The salsas here were alright and nothing special. The value for the burritos is great with the super burritos being around $11. Definitely would come back because that's a steal nowadays. read more

3.5 stars but rounding up to 4. The tacos were above average and the quesadilla was decent. It was a hot day and I was hoping for some fresh OJ which they unfortunately did not have. The murals on the wall were cool, the music was fun and it felt like being in Mexico while we were there. read more

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Great tacos and even better price. The chicharron prensado and suadero tacos are fantastic.

Honestly one of the worst nachos that I think ever been produced the lack of cheese on this is making it borderline be more dry than Popeyes biscuits! 68 dollars for 2 mediocre plates of Mexican food and one dry nachos with no cheese. It's basically just eating tortilla chips and a small taste of chicken. There's so much better spots in San Jose! And the service wasn't the best either with them bringing our plates at 3 different times... The workers look like they hate it here and aren't friendly at all. Although the vibes are cool but would have been better if they brought more to the plate. read more

Bienvenido, greetings by the staff as I came by on a Thursday morning and the interior has a warm ambiance surrounded with array of Mexican memorabilia collection including photos of Cantinflas and lucha libre wrestlers along with a large plasma screen a great place for families and party goers. Menu is bilingual and easy to order at the front counter. I chose pambazo a Mexican chorizo/potato sandwich similar to torta add $1.50 for fries and for drinks orange juice. I was quite surprised by the size it was more generous with all the fillings comes with chorizo, potato, shredded lettuce, onions, garlic, slaw and layer with guajlio chili sauce. It was more than fulfilling and definitely appetizing es muy deliciso great for brunch or late night snacks. Pambazo is my kind of dish for its authentic Mexican style meal and every bit of it so amazing a real bombshell. My go-to would definitely come back ample parking in a small tightly knit shopping center. read more

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Really good tacos for a good price, And the horchata is really good and creamy. Finished the plate! read more

Metro Balderas - Asada and pastor tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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This spot is the spot! Very good food. Friendly staff and the prices are great! Their super burritos are huge for the price. They don't skimp out on portions. You may have a slight wait but I'll take that knowing my food is fresh read more

Delicious !! Love their pastor tacos! and Cabeza!! This is real mexican tacos!! One of the best tacos in San Jose. read more

Favorite taqueria in the bay! Al Pastor is amazing And the overall atmosphere is always lively + wholesome. Only thing I personally think could be a bit better is their salsa. But the meat itself is enough to carry the flavor. read more

Metro Balderas - al pastor tacos! - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

I'm already a regular at their Willow St. location--this place is an improvement on that! I'm thrilled to have the same menu in an all-indoor setting. Tacos al pastor ($1.25 on Wednesdays), huaraches, and chips & salsa (free) are great as always. You still order at the counter and get your food brought to the table of your choosing. There's a TV instead of loud music. It's easier to relax with the traffic shut out from the colorful dining room. I'm making this my go-to taqueria from now on read more

I decided to come here after my supervisor bought me something from there. I forgot what it was called but it was delicious. I ordered a carne asada burrito and you can tell it was freshly made to order. The meat was nice and juicy and not dry like most places and their salsa's were on point! I will most def be coming back here again for lunch and try other menu items. read more