Taco Bell

I came here on weekday evening to grab some dinner. Heard of this place from Reddit, it does feel…read morelike a hole in the wall, but it was pretty busy. Lots of take out orders and dine in orders. I ordered 5 super tacos to share with different meats (pollo, carne asada, al pastor, carnitas and chorizo). The super tacos come with cilantro, onions, avocado, sour cream, cheese and pico de gallo. All the tacos come with homemade corn tortillas - you could tell they were fresh. The tacos are big, not small at all. The carne asada, carnitas and pollo was my favorite. Al pastor was good as well, chorizo was not that flavorful for me. However, they also have 3 types of salsas (green, red and a creamy orange) you can use to help add some more flavor if needed. I plan to come back here to try their burritos and tortas as well next time.

Came here for lunch after reading the great reviews! It was packed and all the tables were filled…read more Kind of small establishment and the set up reminds me of a narrow hallway. We ordered 2x Carne Asada Taco 7/10 2x Al Pastor 7/10 Asada Burrito Bowl 7/10 Enchiladas with Rojo Sauce 7/10 The burrito bowl was good, but for the price point you may be better off going to Chipotle, I felt that the burrito bowl was a bit soggy. The tacos were good and the tortilla they used was quite thick. The enchiladas had good flavor as well, and I would be interested in trying their enchilada with the verde sauce next time. Their prices have steadily risen over time and they have updated their menu prices as well. One thing that elevated this restaurant to 4 stars is their sauce! The red sauce and green sauce recipe is definitely unique compared to other taquerias. The red sauce bottle helps with the flavor tremendously and without it I would have rated this place lower.

Seating area

Beef torta

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Agua de Jamaica

ABVE The Basics

4.4(394 reviews)

0.6 mi•Cambrian Park

Locally owned & operated

Kid friendly

The food was excellent. Had the shrimp bowl and it was very tasty. Every thing was cooked to…read moreorder. The place is hard to find. It is in Stevey's bar. The signage outside is hard to read. Missed the place twice before we found the place.

This place is located inside Steve's bar. It's a sports bar vibe in terms of ambiance, sound,…read moreenvironment. Service was attentive and quick. Food was absolutely delicious, we had the steak taco bowl, fish tacos and chicken quesadilla. All of it was flavorful and very filling. All of us are looking forward to coming back.

Smash burger

Mexican Pizza

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Tacos

Tacos Al Pastor

3.4(200 reviews)

2.4 mi

Great attentive, warm service, great food, and wonderful value…read more I walked in, ordered, and was handed a tray. The tray was already set neatly with napkin, fork, a hefty portion of complimentary chips, a small dish of house-made salsa, and also a large salsa bottle! I enjoyed the multi-fruit-infused water. They have quite a bit of outdoor seating, and I appreciated how they had bottles of hand sanitizer around the restaurant where people touch cups and beverage machines. It's decorated with fitting, pretty artwork, and cute table cloths. I appreciated how the staff really cleaned the floor and tables around me as I ate. I ordered horchata agua fresca and 3 buche tacos ($6.99)! I believe they said it was beef stomach. The tacos were delicious with lots of meat and fresh onions. The salsa and chips were hearty and warm. Would be back if I'm ever in the area! They had a steady stream of customers who came in (both dining in and taking out) throughout the afternoon even though it was after the lunch rush.

This used to be one of our favorite places in the neighborhood. So sad that their food is no longer…read morewhat it was and is bad enough that we won't be returning. The quality, quantity and flavors aren't the same. The nachos had less than half of what they used to, very dry and with many bare chips. Unfortunately, flavor is no longer an ingredient in their food. Shrinkflation and flavor-deflation. Very sad.

Carnitas hard shell tacos with lettuce, tomato, cheese and salsa with Mexican rice and refried beans.

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Adelita's Taqueria Restaurant & Bar

3.8(2k reviews)

1.2 mi•Cambrian Park

we ended up here after not knowing where to eat and it was just okay. place looks fun, music…read moreplaying, lots of people so it felt like a good sign ordered a couple tacos and a plate, food came out looking great but taste wise it was hit or miss. some bites were really good, others just average drinks were decent though, probably the better part of the visit

I had one of the best tacos of my life here. I've probably tried 5-10 different Mexican places in…read moretotal, but these tacos def stood out. Came during Cinco de Mayo so it was very busy and took some time with the food, but worth it! I ordered the super taco plate with carne asada and al pastor. I wasn't even hungry by the time my food came but it was so good. The meats were juicy and the flavor was just excellent. We also ordered the churros and ceviche which were both great! We also got the horchata and Tangerine aguas Fresca. The drinks were really yummy and also one of the best horchatas I've had (I liked that it was sweet and creamy). Would definitely come back :)

Cool sign but the order came out from the kitchen side and not here

Tortilla soup with chicken or plain

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Chorrillana with Carnitas

Tacos Chencho

4.3(193 reviews)

9.1 mi•East San Jose

Went to the location on Alum Rock. Parking was good on a Saturday night. Warm and friendly service…read more Had al pastor gringa and 5 tacos: asada, lengua, cabeza, buche, & tripas. Loved: lengua, tripas, cabeza, and al pastor. Lengua was nice and soft, great with orange or brown sauce. Tripas was chopped up instead of typical tube shaped; was slightly crunchy but amazing flavor. Cabeza tasted good but can be a little fatty. Al pastor was delicious with lots of flavor and a good size chunk of pineapple. Ok: buche and asada. Good but the other meat just outshone them.

We came here looking for something new. Tacos Los Reyes and Bombero are some of our recent…read morefavorites. If it wasn't for my wife's food poisoning maybe this is 4 stars. Food (3 stars) + Tripa tacos are very delicious. Some places make these crispy. It's not here but still yummy in my tummy. ~ Burritos with carne asada and pastor is pretty good. However wifey got really sick. It's Mother's Day today and she's stuck in bed. I ate 1/4 of her burrito but I'm fine. So not sure how to rate this. Taste is pretty good. We asked for no beans so it's a bit plain but I still enjoyed it. - Gringas is like a quesadilla with pastor. It's alright but not worth $10+. I'd rather get 3 tacos! - Carne asada meat has a nice Smokey flavor. However it's jerky like toughness and a bit dry. - Someone in another review was raving about this place having the best Al pastor. So all of that hype made it a bit of a downer since I find it mid. Service (3 stars) + Typical food truck style ordering but it's more of a trailer. They have a little salsa bar with about 4-5 sauce options. Ambiance (2 stars) - Too many loud cars passing while we're eating. I can barely have a conversation with the wifey not that we have a ton to talk about lol. - No restrooms nearby. Daughter had to use an emergency toilet that we bring. - Terrible parking where people park behind you and you can't get out quickly. Yes, it takes them awhile to realize they're in your way.

Salsa bar

Jalepenos and carrots

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Seating

El Halal Amigos

******** BUSSIN!!!!!! ********* My daughter Justine…read morerecommended this place to me as soon as I seen the video of those nachos we were there omg they were I loved the salsas and I also tried the chicken fajitas the chicken was tender everything was cooked to perfection, I found my new place My next order is gonna be the chili rilleno burrito that burrito looks like my kinda burrito I love chili rillenos. I will be back on my birthday this month can't wait! I left there so full and very satisfied

My family and I LOVE going here on Sunday's. We get the 10 pack taco 5 chicken/5 slow cooked beef,…read morethe short rib dish, and birria plate (only on Sunday) All my reviews will focus on the same thing 1. Consistency 2. Delicious 3. Great service 4. Is it worth the $ This place checks out on all! Now the only thing I was disappointed in is the consistency of the salsas. It will change every time depending on which staff made it and unknown spice level of chilies they receive. When I first ate here 4 years go, the orange salsa was amazing and refreshing-- not too spicy. Each time after, it no longer has that refreshing taste. It's now very spicy and lost the original tomato taste I fell in love with. Of all the salsas I like the one that come with the free chips & salsa This place is worth it!!

Quesadillas are FIRE

Birria ONLY on Wednesdays!

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Tacos Los Tres Reyes

3.9(449 reviews)

8.4 mi•East San Jose

Firstly, be very careful when you enter this location, the turn is very small and kind of hidden. I…read morewent with some family and everyone missed the turn on right and had to U turn and try again just FYI Depending on when you go parking can be difficult, if it is packed I would recommend parking the street over and walking. Most of the food is prepared in a food truck where you line up and order. Seating is next to the sauce bar and they have first come first serve seating. Typical culture is to put the sauce directly on the tacos when you receive them. They give sauce cups if you order to go otherwise they are reluctant to give them out. Currently they are constructing a building around their seating area which is new. This implies that they are generating enough cash to turn their food truck and seating area into an actual establishment. Onto the food review! Carne Asada 7/10 Lengua 7.5/10 Carnitas 8/10 Cabeza 8.3 /10 Suadero 8.5/10 Al Pastor 8.5/10 Suadero and Pastor were top contenders with the most flavor depth. Personally I liked the cabeza as it was very soft, but the flavor can't compare to the suadero. The carne asada lacked flavor in my opinion and was the least tasty out of the meats we tried. Carnitas had that great crunch you're looking for in a taco as it is seared excellently. Lengua was flavorful and super soft just like the cabeza which indicates that they were both braised to perfection. All choices are very solid albeit be prepared for a very greasy meal. The star of the show is their avocado salsa! They offered 6 other sauces in their sauce bar but the avocado salsa was superb compared to the others. This was the only option that had me coming back to sauce bar throughout my meal. They also offered pickled carrots, jalapeños, and onions at their sauce bar to help balance the flavors. Finally the best JD big back tip is to get the large strawberry horchata! It was so good we finished ours before even taking a picture of it! The flavor profile on that beverage is superb, imagine a creamy strawberry yakult that is the perfect option to balance greasy tacos. This is a hidden gem item as their strawberry horchata is significantly better than other restaurants version of it. They also offer other flavored horchata but the strawberry remains top tier.

OH MY LANTA!!! Tres Reyes is the beeeeest! I absolutely love the tacos here. They have taken over…read moreas my go-to taco spot in the South Bay. I always go for the pastor tacos. The marinade is perfect and the meat is tender. I've never tried their burritos, only because I can't get enough of their tacos which is crazy because I'm usually the opposite. But Tres Reyes is just that good. I love how they have a dedicated dining area that is always clean. I've never had trouble finding a seat either. The dining area has a full salsa bar with all myriad sauces. They even have picked red onions, jalapeños, and carrots. So good with tacos. Finally, the selection of aguas frescas they have is insane. They have like 8 different flavors if I'm not mistaken. My absolute favorite is the melon/cantaloupe drink. It's so sweet and refreshing. You can definitely taste the fresh melon. So by all means, visit Tres Reyes. Just not too much cuz it's mine!!! ;)

Salsa bar

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Agua fresca de piña

La Superior Taqueria

3.9(216 reviews)

2.7 mi•Willow Glen

Experience (4/5 stars): *Food: the carne asada fries was…read moretasty and had a good amount of everything - meat, cheese, and guacamole! *Service: friendly staff Overall, I'd recommend coming to this place! Sad I wasn't able to get some horchata but the jamaica agua fresca was refreshing.

This appears to be more a Mexican bakery than a taqueria, but it does have a taqueria counter, and…read morea big sign on the front window advertising that it has tamales. Many taquerias don't, and I like tamales, so I hoped they'd be good and tried their tamale plate. Well, it wasn't really bad, but it wasn't very good either. The tamales were moist, and with a moderate sufficiency of meat, but the masa was dull and crumbly, and the whole not too appetizing. The rice and beans that came with were underheated, and the beans exceedingly watery.

Taco, torta, and meat by the pound menus

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La Jaiba Taqueria Y Mariscos

4.3(363 reviews)

1.8 mi

They did not warn me how big the portions are and I proceeded to order waaaay too much food…read more Whatever else you do, get the guacamole with chicharrones 10/10 I tried to count how many shrimp were in the campechana and I stopped counting after twenty. Super nice staff and fast service. Will be back.

I came to La Jaiba Taqueria y Mariscos with a friend on a whim on a Sunday around 12pm for lunch…read moresince we were in the area. It was relatively empty, with only one other party seated at the time. Service was friendly and quick, and we got our food pretty quickly after ordering. It's got a quaint hole in the wall kind of vibe, but was still clean - though not very air conditioned. We missed it, but there was a salsa bar in the corner near the entrance. We were served complimentary salsa and chips - nice refreshing, tomatoey and lightly spicy salsa. We also got guacamole, which you could tell was freshly made, chunky and refreshing. Glad we got this, because it helped cut through how heavy the molcajete de mariscos we got was. We were NOT expecting how large the mocajete is - this can probably be split across 3 if not 4 people. It comes out boiling hot, and with 3 tortillas, and a side of beans and rice. When we ordered, they asked us if we would want more tortillas since it comes with only 3 - we didn't even finish the 3 it came with. The sauce was tasty, tomatoey and spicy, and it was chock full of mussels, squid, sooo many shrimp, a whole filet of fried fish, and other goodies - unfortunately most of the seafood was pretty dry/overcooked. It came out to about $60 for the two of us. Overall, the mocajete was fun to try, but I think next time I'd try some tacos or a burrito if I were to come back.

Inside

Chavela with shrimp = $30

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Large Pacifico Michelada with shrimp.

Taqueria Eduardo

4.1(678 reviews)

2.1 mi•West San Jose

I have been comming here to Eduardo's for years the taste on any item order leaves me comming back…read morefor more everyone here is really kind and will explain the food item if you don't know what to order the carne asada tacos are siiii delicious and they over stuffed the tacos with alot of meat this place has a lot of to go orders I seen a lot of pick up orders and also customers dinning in it's not a huge inside area but it's nice they do have tables and seating areas if you are looking for authentic mexican food this hidden gem is worth the drive Today I had a super burrito al pastor and 2 carne asada tacos as always everyone was welcoming and very friendly great vibes Thank you all I will see you again next week

Been here more times than I can remember over the last 40 or so years. The food has always been…read moretasty and service has always been excellent. The parking lot is very small and you really can't park on the street either. Today I ordered a super pastor burrito With extra pico de gallo on the side And salsa. The red salsa is IMO amazing while the pico was... well lacking in flavor. The burrito was huge as normal but seemed overstuffed with rice and not so much meat. Also later on I was tasting it again.