I ordered the al pastor taco and it was served on a homemade corn tortilla. Beware the tacos are big. One taco can be split in two since you get two tortillas. The salsas are homemade and authentic- nothing canned. Definitely coming back to this hidden gem. Only downfall is agua fresa costs more than a taco, they charge $1.30 for cheese and avocado and .65 for grilled onions and one jalapeño chile. read more

Tacos Ameca - Al pastor taco - Mexican Near Me - Gilroy, California

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We stopped through on our way up North & found this amazing little restaurant. I ordered two carnita tacos & some chips and salsa. The tacos were delicious on the freshest corn tortillas I've ever had. And their chips were also delicious and fresh. They had a good variety of salsas at their salsa bar. The only negative was their parking lot was a bit tight, but we did go during lunch hour.. overall, good choice & we were happy to find this place on yelp! read more

Hole in the wall... But, the food is hella good! Their tacos are on the regular size handmade tortillas. I made the mistake of ordering 4 tacos thinking the tortillas were the "taco size". Awesome portions for the price! We had their al pastor tacos, carne asada and chicharrones with a diet coke of course HA! Parking is pretty cramped. The bathroom could have definitely used a cleaning. read more

They give you a bunch of meat for the price of their tacos and the tacos taste great. As they have grown and got a lot busier I just dont see the emphasis on service as much but still great for a grab and go read more

This place is all hype. First and foremost parking is a struggle and cleanliness is definitely not a priority at this establishment. While the tacos are a good size with hand made tortillas, there is nothing special about them and the food and especially the micheladas are overpriced. Steer away from the micheladas here. read more

If you're in Gilroy past 9pm and hungry, no doubt that Tacos Ameca will be where you end up eating. Everything else pretty musc shuts down and sunset. Kidding. But not kidding. I checked Yelp for a place to stop at, while on our long Thanksgiving weekend ride up from L.A. Tacos Ameca was the only game in town, open past 10pm. For the price I can't say you'll get a kings feast, but you will not go home hungry. To my surprise they had a tacos durado special. Not many places offer hard shell tacos, so I jumped on the opportunity! A little on the skimpy side since the shells were practically shut, but high on flavor. In fact, they were really good. There's a fixings bar with a variety of red and verde salsas, cut lime, peppers and the like. The space is ideal for large groups, so bring the family or a group of friends. While I love music from the region it was a bit loud. Other than that, Tacos Ameca was a good choice for an only choice! read more

Tacos Ameca - Tacos Dorados.. where's the meat? - Mexican Near Me - Gilroy, California

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Hello I will recommend this place the tacos are amazing. today I tried the vampiro tripe and the vampiro chicharrón and a michelada with negra modelo was delicious i live in San jose ca. and I don't mind drive to Gilroy it's worth it and my family loves it . read more

While traveling back from the Bay Area, I found this little hole in the wall in Gilroy, Tacos Ameca. Great authentic Mexican food, we had the Pastor and Asada tacos and they were great. In addition, they offered guacamole, and grilled onions which makes the tacos even better. Several salsa choices to fit your taste buds. Also had the Pastor plate, which my wife enjoyed. A don't miss if you are in the area. read more

Tacos Ameca - Pastor being grilled to perfection - Mexican Near Me - Gilroy, California

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Wow! Such a busy place. Love the authenticity of the food. They are so generous with their servings! I ordered two tacos! They give you so much meat and an extra tortilla, so it was plenty of food on an empty stomach. I ordered grilled onions and chile for I think an additional $0.65. Prices are super reasonable. Handmade tortillas. They sell Mexican sodas, fountain drinks and beer. Totally worth your money and patience to eat here. Super busy on the weekends and peak lunch hours. read more

Tacos Ameca - Jarritos are on the drink menu - Mexican Near Me - Gilroy, California

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I really dislike when I have my "favorite" spots for tacos and burritos then come to a new place and their food is equally, if not more, tasty. I feel disloyal and now have to choose between 3 places in town.. the struggle. I was having a very fierce taco craving at 10 p.m. on a Wednesday night. Most places in Gilroy close early and my favorite spots close at 10. So when we looked up on Yelp what taco places were open later than 10, we found Tacos Ameca. They close at 11p.m. so my boyfriend rushed over there and got us some tacos to go. We pass by this place at least once a day running errands going to and from places but I've only stopped here once for my son and sent him inside to get himself something to eat. I've never personally ordered for myself. They're not street tacos which I absolutely love but rather full size tacos which is fine by me. The tortillas are homemade which was a big plus for me. They were delicious, warm, soft and tasty. Then the meat itself was so tender and flavorful, I ended up eating all 3 tacos to the last bite, which I never do. I ordered the chicken, carne asada, and al pastor taco. I can't say one was better than the other because they were all very delicious. And chicken tacos are hard because those are usually hit or misses. But this was definitely delicious! I can't review on the establishment itself because I did not go into the restaurant but I do know that their parking lot is very small which is not a problem if there isn't a huge crowd. But I will say that the food I experienced last night was amazing. I have to add this to my list of favorites now which is going to make deciding hard when it comes time to cave in to my next taco craving! read more

Tacos Ameca - Nom nom nom! - Mexican Near Me - Gilroy, California

La peor comida que e comido en tacos ameca y caro aparte. alambre sin tortillas quesadilla toda quemada y aguacate echado a perder muy mal servicio read more

5 out of 5 hands down Best mexican place I have ever ate before . The food is very flavorful. I ordered a Gordita , my husband got a wet quesadilla & the kids ordered tacos. You can bet I gave everything a try & oh my! All of them were delicious‍ read more

This is your typical hole in the wall taqueria in Gilroy. It's the kind of place where you know you won't be disappointed with the Tacos or food for that matter but they can work on the cleanliness of the main dining area and restrooms. There's usually no parking in their parking lot and most of the tables are full of Local Hispanic patrons, which for me is always a good sign. The aroma from their savory meats, onions and peppers can be detected from outside. They have a generous amount of salsas and additional items like cucumbers, onions, cilantro, radishes and limes. This time I ordered a super carne asada burrito and an Aqua Fresca. It was bomb! So full of flavor and a perfect proportion of rice, beans, etc. my plan was to eat it on my way home back up to the Peninsula but the reality was I almost finished it by the time I hit Redwood City. This place does it right! Check it out. read more

Tacos Ameca - Mexican Near Me - Gilroy, California

Wanted to try this spot. Hours say they open at 6:00. Arrived at 8:05 am for a breakfast burrito. But they are not open as advertised. I'll call before I go, next time I'm in town. read more

The prices on here do not match prices inside restaurant. Food is great but the online menu prices should be updated I showed up thinking I would spend 60 ended up spending more then 100 read more

This is one of theTOP WORST MEXICAN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS I've ever been to. They are rude, and racist. The food quality is poor. I ordered carne asada nachos. I am appreciate first for two chips, however not drenched in grease. The paper under the chips was a trough for the grease. The meat tasted good, but that was it. I WILL NEVER GO BACK!!!! They're only a couple blocks from my house read more

Food is always good, but experience getting food was awful. They had an event going on tonight and had music. Speakers were turned up to a volume much too loud for the small restaurant. In extreme head and ear pain after having ordered right next to the speaker. Probably won't return if this is a recurring theme. read more

This is by far my favorite taco restaurant. They are open late and the food is given in generous amounts. Hand made tortillas are made with their tacos as well. Fresh meat and the food gets made quick. The restaurant also has live music sometimes. Only thing I can recommend is the place needs to be cleaner and the salsa cups bigger too. read more

Taco Heaven. The parking situation is a bit cruddy, but I'd walk a mile to get some of these tacos. If you're in Gilroy it's a must. read more

The food gets a 5 stars but the overall cleanliness of the seating area takes it down to a 4. Don't be intimidated by the line. It moves quick and the food is served fast! I visited here 3 times in the last two weeks. I've tried the pastor tacos, a pastor mulita, potato dorado tacos and fried fish tacos. All were EXCELLENT! The portions are very healthy and you get two fresh corn tortillas with each taco. There's enough to split each taco into two. Go ahead and indulge on the grilled onions and avocado they offer... a great compliment to the food. The staff is awesome and serves up the food quickly. My only other complaint is there is almost no parking. Had to park around the block and walk. There's an entrance on 10th street but the lot only holds like 10 cars. Besides that, take my advice and enjoy the food! read more

Food was great! Service was iffy. I can't speak Spanish and the cashier didn't speak English.. but that's fine. It just made things a little unclear. So when they called my order number, I went up and got my wifes taco plate missing tortillas. But next to it was a bag for takeout with a burrito which I thought I ordered, and a plate with tortillas in them. I assumed they confused a "for here" order as a carryout as well. So whatever. I'm munching away on a burrito when they come to me and accuse me of taking the wrong order. They said they call the order number multiple times as each item becomes ready. In other words, they'll yell your number once, make you get one item, then a minute later yell your number again, then again, until you've got all your items. Would've been nice to somehow know that their system is different than pretty much every other restaurant out there. But hey, now I know... read more

Maybe like a 4.50. An authentic taqueria as they come! Loud banda music in the parking lot. Check. Fired up grill in the parking lot to cook meats. Check. I was the only non-Latino inside. Check. Huge rotisserie of fresh al pastor rotating like a carousel of meaty deliciousness. Check. Workers dancing and slicing meat to the rhythm of the duranguense music playing (faster than banda). Check. Soft and pliable Fresh HANDMADE tortillas the size of my forearm with the light taste of sweet corn. So delicious. Check. Ordered 4 tacos, $2.80 each. They have pastor, asada, lengua, pollo, cabeza, chorizo, chicharron. I didn't but order the grilled onions to go along with your tacos. They really hook up the meat! Then fix up your your tacos with their solid salsa bar - limes, radish, onions, cilantro, pico, roja, and my favorite the verde sauce. Al pastor - great flavor and the meat is shaved off a huge spit. Lengua - super tender, super fresh, Chicken - pretty standard Asada - lean, little dry, yelp said to order it. I say no. So plain to me. Kickin' myself for not getting the cabeza and chicharron. I need to come back to try the rest of their meats. The fresh tortillas really stand this place out. read more

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The portion of the food compared to the price of the food doesn't match. I payed $13 for a quesedilla which came from one tortilla. They also charged $4.25 for one Jarrirto. Also, the quality of the carne asada was low. You'd pay $3 for this same meal and drink in Mexico with better quality food. I'd consider other options before this spot. read more

Food is overpriced , 20 dollar burrito ?!! Taste nasty too , won't be coming back Ameca Burrito

It's so hard for me to rate this place. The food is absolutely five stars. Everything here is amazing. The wait and line here get long, and if you eat in, it's so packed and loud that it's almost overwhelming to eat here. The parking lot is small and gets a little chaotic with cars coming and going, but outside of all of that, the food is what you come for, and it's worth putting up with any other small annoyances I might have with this place. read more

If I enjoyed swatting flies while attempting to consume my overcooked and flavorless meal, i'd say i've hit the jackpot with Tacos Ameca. Not only is this place overpriced, but its also not very well kept. The tables are dirty, the furniture is wobbly and torn, and their salsa bar is full of flies. The food is far from what I was promised in other reviews. The meat was crunchy and overcooked, the beans and rice had absolutely no flavor and there's a real lack of presentation. The only thing this place has going for them is their homemade corn tortillas. The experience was so unsettling, I couldn't even finish the meal. I asked for a box to take it home and attempt to salvage what I had with ingredients at home. I can honestly say this was the worst overpriced meal i've attempted to consume in a while. A more promising experience could be had for cheaper, across the street at Super Taqueria. read more

This place is always packed on weekends! Parking is limited. But the tacos are great! Service is good too!

I'm always super hesitant to try New Mexican restaurants because I've found a group of them already throughout the Bay Area I love so much. I'm not too familiar with the Mexican spots in Gilroy so I figured I'd give this place a shot based off a recommendation. ITS AMA ZING. You've got to try their crispy chicken tacos. I live a bit away but will now be coming out of my way to have their tacos again. Great stuff. read more

Tacos Ameca - Mexican Near Me - Gilroy, California

This was amazing. Living in South Carolina for the last 12 years we've been deprived of authentic Mexican eats! This meal hit all the notes! Truly authentic! Truly good! read more

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Best mexican food in town. El grullense Jalisco comes in second. Great service and great food ar Tacos Ameca.

I've watched this place change from a taco truck with a minimal wait line to a resturant with lines out the door but never bothered to give it a try. Until today... Post workout meal: pelliscada with asada. Delicious! So much flavor added with green salsa and onions with cilantro was heaven. I also ordered four tacos, 2 pastor and 2 asada for my husband and he loved it. The pastor was off the hook good!!!! Parking is a little tight and it's made to order so the wait is long but absolutely worth it! Everything was to-go for seating is limited but in the diner there's a corner for a musician, a little girl was singing while we waited, it was cute. Definitely recommend this place!! read more

Tacos Ameca - Post workout meal. Pelliscada con asada. Delicious!!! - Mexican Near Me - Gilroy, California

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The carnitas here are the ! We walked into this place as the parking lot was packed with cars, so we thought it was a party. Ordering and picking up food was a little different, but the atmosphere was the perfect Mexican spot. We ordered several of the tacos and fell in love with the carnitas. The pollo and asada were okay, but as the meat cooled, the pieces of chicken and steak got hard. This made for a not so good experience with those tacos, but the carnitas are superb, as the meat is tender and cooked to perfection. I will be returning for the carnitas!!! read more

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You give clients homemade tortillas and a bunch of meat now all of a sudden it's the place to eat. Don't get me wrong the food is good; Star 1, the portions are Huge; Star 2, and the prices are fair for what you get with a homemade tortilla; Star 3. But there's no service no cleanliness and beverages are at room temperature. Whomp-whomp-whaa! and did I mention no beer! What! My girlfriend and I had tacos, a Vampiro, and a Huarache. The tacos are Huge! The meats are good. Nothing to rave about. Chorizo, Cabesa, Lengua, Asada, Pastor all well prepared. But the Vampire is a stale tortilla/wannabe tostada with meat and cheese. I had it with chicken. Burnt chicken at that. As for the Huarache. Again! Massive! Good but since we ordered it with chicken... burnt. All in all Tacos Ameca is just another taqueria but with Huge ass portions and homemade tortillas. Be warned, parking is a disaster! And trying to find an empty table... a clean empty table is even worse. Be prepared to wipe down your own table before you sit and eat. read more

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There is no doubt Ameca has good taste! It has pricy over time; the only thing is the quesadillas could have more condiments like fried beans or rice. Wish Ameca #1 offered the machete too. Otherwise than that, good place to stop by. read more

The food is okay but I acutely can't believe they wanted to sale me a cup for 5 bucks to get some ice from there coke mechanic awful service the place was extremely hot and to give me a hot drink on top of that was unbelievable read more

A bit expensive but they give a good amount of food. Kind workers, but the food was a little bland.

Would you believe four tacos cost $20 ! IT WAS NOT WORTH IT! The chicken was bland and the potatoe was OK . No beans or rice were not served with the over priced tacos. I WILL NOT BE BACK. Wow!! SMH My husband said they only worth two stars. read more

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Good tacos, but they heap on too much hot sauce even though we order the meats mild. Hard to eat when blistering in your mouth.

Wait time wasn't that bad. Quality of food: Meat was cold & burnt. Salsa bar was really dirty.

Bad customer service. Food is overpriced. Environment is ok. Wouldn't recommend.Veggie Burrito