The pastor tacos were nice and flavorful with a kick on the finish. I'd order those again. The taco salad however- not sure that would be on the agenda. The carne asada had a mixed flavor of tasting like the actual grill blended with hamburger and the sour cream didn't do it for me. It wasn't "bad" or soured, but didn't taste like sour cream. The red sauce didn't have much flavor outside of feeling like a pepper was just blended to a sauce consistency with no added flavor. Taco salad wise- this definitely wouldn't be in my top 2, but tacos I'd consider. read more

Taqueria Yvette - Taco Salad - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

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First time eating here since we moved to Manteca 3 years ago. I've heard great things about this restaurant we finally stopped in to order some burritos to go. As soon as we walked in the aroma was SO good. I smelled the spices and sauces oh my oh so good We ordered a couple of carne asada burritos and they were so tasty the flavor was perfect I believe more meat in these burritos than the rice and beans which was fantastic everything was perfect the size of the burritos were standard not like back in the day when you would buy a burrito in San Francisco and it was so big it was enough for days. Those days are long gone but I will say I was completely satisfied with my burrito from Yvette's and will definitely be back to try a plate We did not sit inside but maybe next time it was a nice clean restaurant looked very nice and relaxing inside we had a great experience here read more

I always order the carne asada crispy tacos with beans and they're bomb every time. Super flavorful and perfectly crispy. Service has always been good and the salsa bar is amazing with lots of options. Definitely a spot I keep coming back to. read more

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I never thought in a million years I would ever find enchiladas that was so close to tasting and looking like my mom's, my mom was famous for her enchiladas and holy $hit I found them at Yvette's. They are 99% like my mom's, my mom always gets the 100%. We already been here twice and I always get the chicken enchiladas and my freaking gawd they tasted so good!!! The sauce and chicken is so good. I seen other customers entrees, the way they have their faces buried into their plates, tells me it's damn delicious. Honestly everything on the menu sounds good and from what I seen, looks mouth watering. Pictures coming soon! read more

Love this place. Been going for over 20 years. Miss Rudy talking your ear off but food is still amazing.

Chicken enchiladas and salsa were good. Rice and beans were okay. Sauce was good and better than most. We were greeted right away by a very nice lady. There was another table of three. We purposely went after a few hours after the lunch rush. No music and quiet. That was a good thing. read more

The service is personal, the owners work here and they are not in a rush so slow down and enjoy! The ambiance feels very similar to that of a taqueria in Mexico. Nothing fancy here! The food is absolutely delicious! True, authentic, freshly made, delicious food! Prices are tad on the high side compared to competitors, however this locally owned mom and pop shop can throw down with the food! $50 for two people including meals and non alcoholic drinks, just to give you an idea how much you should plan to spend. Check out my photos! They don't do the food justice honestly! This is our new go to spot when we want truly delicious Mexican food. Do yourself a favor and try it! I am positive you won't regret it! read more

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Came here to try this place out. I am not disappointed with their food. Service was a bit slow for they had a large order but under staff. The location is quite small that can accommodate 25+ guests. Will be back again try it if you're intown. read more

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Bland and overpriced. I ordered tacos, carne asada and carnitas. Both were very bland with the meat tasting like there were no spices put on it at all, with a teeeeeny little dot of way too spicy salsa. The carnitas was literally grey and looked like it was ready for bbq sauce or something, definitely not what I expected to get when I ordered. Will not be back. read more

Walked in and there was an older gentleman talking to an off duty employee and a customer taking up the entire small front entrance. Employees were very slow, carne asada tacos were terrible, meat had no flavor, lengua tacos were very dry, 4 employees and none could clean dirty tables. I checked the reviews before coming here. And let me say. It will be my last time coming here. Place is small and dirty. Food was not picture worthy read more

Rudy sold the place or partnered. He's no longer manning the counter and hanging up phones for call in orders. The place is cleaned up with fresh paint and a little update. The kitchen staff is still the same crew. The menu is the same. The service is faster. The food is sorta the same. The hot sauce is still spicy Buuut there is something missing. Something a little different. The taste of the food and hot sauce is just slightly not the same. The hard taco shell is not the same. Food isn't as salty. But not as yummy as I remember it. My daily go to will bow be reduced to periodic. read more

Taqueria Yvette - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

New ownership but using same recipes. The food is good but they're using way less meat in everything they serve now. Cashier was friendly and helpful. They got new digital menus and a payment system that's is much more modern. The decor is mostly the same inside and out. All in all for the price it's good but they definitely need to go back to the old meat portion sizes otherwise it's a ripoff. read more

Best Mexican food in town, beef or chicken enchiladas is always been my favorite dish, my mom first made chicken enchiladas when I was 13 and I've tried chicken or beef enchiladas in any Mexican restaurant, some places were ok, some were good, some were very good and some were the best !!!! And at Yvette, was one of the best places, it's very friendly, clean and reasonably priced!!! read more

I have been coming here for over 30 years, pretty much since Rudy opened the place. Food was great, service was great, and Rudy always had time to talk. Unfortunately he has semi retired and taken on partners that are rude as can be. Came in on April 4, 2025 at 3:30pm and the woman working then was great. Unfortunately she is the exception not the rule. Came in today, 4/18/25 at just after 11am and the woman running the cash register was so rude and condescending that I left without ordering. I won't be back. I'm hearing the same from many people. And it's all over the nasty attitude of the majority of the staff. You guys are destroying Rudy's legacy. read more

Tonight, I ordered two carnitas tostadas a la carte with guacamole and sour cream and two carnitas hard shell tacos. Disappointed that I walked out with no guacamole or sour cream on either of my tostadas. This was a to go order and was already sealed. I had to ask for chips and salsa which I previously have always automatically received them with my order. I was told chips and salsa only came with certain orders. read more

Taqueria Yvette - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

Taqueria Yvette is another small hole in the wall place located adjacent to a Dollar General store. The food may look plain, but it's got it where it counts-it hits the taste buds. My order tip would be to get the tamale with red sauce. The tamale itself is 2X The normal size and can be ordered a la carte or with rice and refried beans. I took the meal and it's hearty. We shared a burrito, chimichanga and some tacos. It wasn't cheap, but it met our standards for good food and worth the visit. We will visit again. read more

I'm not sure that I'd been to this place since the first year I'd lived in town. It was the first taqueria in town so many years ago. I've been walking to work lately and I have been looking for meals that weren't fast food. This is on the way. It was decidedly different since Coronavirus, ordering at the counter, and all. It looked about the same as it had in 2014. Was the food as good? I ordered an Enchilada meal--two beef enchiladas, rice, beans, and a drink--roughly $23. That's a lot. The lady behind the counter brought chips and salsa to the table. Their salsa is still amazing. The chips were fresh. Very quickly, she called for me to pick up my tray. I was surprised how quickly they could put together the enchiladas. Sitting to eat, the enchiladas tasted fresh and the meat was good. The rice and beans tasted just as fresh. The enchilada sauce is likely the best in town, although I haven't tried all of the restaurants. The $23 will keep this an occasional meal, but I should visit in a month or two. read more

Taqueria Yvette - Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

A decent spot to come check out a hole-in-the-wall. I got their carne asada burrito without beans and pork tamale (they only have kind). Took a while to place orders but food comes out fast. And the cashier was super friendly. Definitely a locals spot cuz he seemed to have a bunch of regulars. The salsa has a little kick to it, so that was a plus. The outer layer of the tamale was thick but good. I liked the sauce on top. The burrito was very disappointing. It had a lot of meat but no flavor. The onions and cilantro were more on the ends of the burrito instead of being distributed throughout the burrito. Rice and beans were flavorful. They also have spicy red sauce (that's actually spicy). All in all, $17.29 was a bit hefty for what I got... That too being in Manteca. I'd go back to try another dish, but something from their a la carte menu. Happy Eating! "High on Food. High on Life." IG: @thefoodhigh read more

Taqueria Yvette - August 2021 menu - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

I used to eat here weekly growing up in the 90's. I haven't been back in 20+ years but I tried it again today and it tastes just like I remember! Prices are a bit different though. The gravy and the shredded beef is just like it was back in 1995! read more

Taqueria Yvette - Menu 2/6/2024 - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

At the recommendations of a fellow foodie we decided to get out of the heat and enjoy a sit down dinner that is served to us. Called ahead and after several rings I learned that they were open, last "call" is 7:45, dine in available and they have A/C. There is nothing fancy, fusion or hipster about the place. Located in the back of an old shopping center with a neighborhood bar, liquor store and light fixture shop for neighbors, I would've never tried the place if I didn't have a recommendation and yelp reviews for endorsement. First bite and I was reminded of homey Mexican food that tasted like it was made by someone's tia or abuelita. We're not talking fine dining nor is this Mexican food made with adobo sauces or roasted peppers. Their enchilada sauce is more a gravy made with what tasted like tomato sauce, flour, chili powder and broth. The Hubbs loved it! Disclaimer, he also misses the enchirito from Taco Bell. I was jonesing for a tamale so I ordered the combo plate with a tamale and beef enchilada. The Hubbs got a crispy beef taco and cheese enchilada and the babes got a beef & bean burrito. This was the first time in a long time that the Hubbs had an empty plate, the Babes also ate all her rice and beans, which is high praise for my peeps. The folks are friendly, service was fast and they did extra details like provided water glasses and enchilada cheese sauce for the babes instead of salsa. I wouldn't say I loved the food but I definitely liked the homey taste and will definitely be back. The food is more on the mellow side which is obviously catered to the clientele. It was busy and I was the most Mexican person in there as in the only brown customer. read more

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Amazing Chile Relleno best in town !! Worth the drive and the bean and rice are authentic. They charge a 3.59% for people wanting to you a credit card. Service unfortunately is very slow and basically self-serve. So, you have to come here with lots of patience. Still closed on Sundays & Mondays and prices continue to increase with inflation. read more

Taqueria Yvette - Now charging 3.59% for people that want to use a credit card - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

Rudy must have sold the taqueria. It's not quite the same anymore. Although it looks really nice inside. I feel like it lost it's hole in the wall touch. I wasn't greeted by my favorite swapping stories about how he remembers when I was a little girl walking in there. The food is slightly different too. The salsa seems watered down and my taco was pretty dry. The red salsa in my taco was so spicy it burnt my mouth which is rare since I eat pretty spicy food. The chip portion was a lot smaller than it used to be. I don't think I'll be returning for my weekly date night. You can make a place look as pretty as you want but you shouldn't lose what made a restaurant an experience. At least keep the food the same and it might get by. But too much change and now it's just like all the other 1,000 taquerias in town, sadly. read more

great mild food. love their gravy/sauce. always get their enchilada and tamale smothered with gravy.

We have been eating here for almost 20 years. We are VERY happy that the new owners have kept the original recipes and the food still tastes exactly how you expect it to taste - FABULOUS! Our top 3 favorites are the chile rellano (THAT gravy!!!!!), the carne asada burrito supreme enchilada style (THAT enchilada sauce!!!! ) and the chimichanga! read more

5* to the tamales plate, and the friendly owner! This is NOT your ordinary tamales that are dry, all masa, and very little meat! I told that to the owner who acknowledged that tamales tend to be like that. He tells me that he and his wife make the masa thin, put in plenty of pork, and make sure the meat is moist. Then comes the sauce over the tamales. Different, but delicious. Everything is moist and not dry. The sauce is mild, so if you want it spicy just grab the squeeze bottle on the table and add as much spiciness as you like. This was a great meal. Something different to eat than all the other regular stuff I usually order in a Mexican restaurant or taqueria. If your in Manteca, come & try it. Its worth trying. read more

Taqueria Yvette - Tamales plate with plenty of pork inside, no skimping here! - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

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The menudo is different. It's decent but not the same. By reviewing the food reviews people are wondering if the place was sold.

This was my favorite Mexican food. You can tell Rudy retired. The carnitas were dry. The hot sauce made it impossible to taste. The burritos are lacking ingredients. Hopefully the new management figure out the secret. read more

We were on a road trip with several friends and discovered this nice little Mexican restaurant in a small strip mall. We were all very hungry and thirsty and couldn't wait to try out the food. The wall menu had so many delicious sounding options available, that it made choosing difficult. The staff were friendly and welcoming as we each placed our orders with sometimes confusing preferences. But they managed to get all of our orders right without a hitch! I ordered a chile relano dinner that included refried beans, Spanish rice and corn tortillas. Everyone else ordered a variety of dishes. I can't remember them all, but each dish was presented in an appetizing manner. I can speak for all of us in our party that they enjoyed the food immensely and even mentioned taking the long drive back to eat here again! read more

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Food seems to be hit and miss lately, I really noticed the difference in the tamale I ordered recently.

First time at Taqueria Yvette. Small cozy place that has friendly service and regulars. I ordered the Burrito and wondered if there was two variations, since there was B&C next to burrito on the menu. But I later found out the burrito only comes with beans and cheese, a fist full of meat and garnishes of onions and cilantro. The red salsa they have is pretty spicy, but that's just it. It was all spicy and drowned out the flavor of the meat and beans. I expected some rice in my burrito but there was none. Was I suppose to order it with rice? I feel like when rice is missing then the balance is off. There was way more meat than there should have been. I also expected fresh pico de gallo salsa in the burrito. Overall I was a little disappointed, at home I added some sour cream to give the meat some moisture. On the other hand my boyfriend was really disappointed. He ordered the Pastor Burrito but felt like it was a sloppy Joe texture, instead of the nice authentic grill and chopped up preparation. It was all a mush and flavorless. He also expected rice. read more

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Had to satisfy our Tamale urges, and the Tamales at Taqueria Yvette are the ONLY way to go! My wife ordered a Tamale/Chicken Enchilada plate and I ordered 2 Tamales ala carte with 2 sides of flour tortillas. While we waited for our order to be served, we started with tortilla chips and a cup of Awesome, fresh spicy salsa that we chased with our self serve bottomless fountain sodas. You choose from fountain, bottled drinks or bottles of beer. Our order was served with a smile, piping hot and so delicious! Now, the entire menu is delicious, authentic Mexican fare, and we haven't been disappointed in the many, many, many years that we have been dining in or taking out. Now while I don't claim to be a Tamale connoisseur, I KNOW what I like, and Taqueria Yvette is my little slice of Heaven. I recommend that you give it a try, and tell them Bob sent you.......(you won't get any discount, and they will act like don't know who you're talking about, but WE'LL know). ;) read more

Taqueria Yvette - 2 Tamales ala carte. SO delicious! - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

Overpriced and mediocre. The burritos have minimal flavor and items, they are stingy on the quality of the meat. I would recommend going to Safeway and cooking mexican yourself. Pass. read more

This place is truly a hidden gem, 10/10! Great fresh flavor, reminds me of my grandma's cooking. I had the asada enchilada dinner super yummy with homemade red sauce. My husband had the asada burrito and shredded beef enchilada dinner which did not disappoint. Sorry no pictures, we ate it too fast. As for the chips in salsa, best in town! read more

Food is really great. Love the service and how friendly and welcoming they are. I will for sure stay coming here. I love the menudo, it's just right. read more

This used to be my very favorite restaurant for Mexican food. Food's good owner funny, we frequented this place of business on regular bases. I must say that the info on this website is no longer accurate. First, they changed the hours and now they close for 2 hours every afternoon, mostly when we go out to eat. Recently I got some food to go and I was floored when I saw their prices. Practically everything is about 50% higher than recently. Don't believe these pictures, they show the old prices. Unfortunately, we won't be able to support this place anymore. read more

The food at Taqueria Yvette reminds me of what it'd be like to have a home cooked meal from a real "abuela" while sitting around and sharing laughs and stories. This isn't a knock on the restaurant whatsoever. In fact, this feeling of "home" is one that resonates with me. I'm not Mexican, but I've eaten enough of their food to become an honorary one and I feel like this is more traditional home cooking than some of the other spots in Manteca. The people are very nice and friendly. The ambience isn't anything amazing, but it's comfortable if you choose to dine in. The prices are a little higher than other Mexican options in Manteca, but you can also rest assured knowing you're going to get a meal that tastes authentic and home cooked instead of something that gets reheated from a freezer. I highly recommend checking this place out if you're in the mood to switch things up from your normal taco spot. read more

It's ok! I won't not consider it a taqueria. I was deceived by the yelp reviews. It's not authentic Mexican. Lacks all the details in its taco. Really plain . From the pastor to the chicken tacos. None of the consignments you would expect. In addition I had requested green salsa and got red salsa on my tacos.i It was just plain hot with flavors lacking. Also their aquas frecas are artificial. I would not be going back. But if you don't know quality taqueria tacos, I guess it's ok. read more

Taqueria Yvette - Taco de pastor. - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

We are so lucky to have so many mom and pop style taquerias in California where the people put their hearts and souls into their cooking. While they are usually not set in modern buildings with a lot of money spent on furniture and atmosphere, you can usually expect to get some great down home, unassuming Mexican food at its finest. Taqueria Yvette is a perfect example. We ordered at the register as you would expect in a taqueria. There were six of us ordering separately. At first I did not understand when the girl behind the counter said she would put our orders together. While charging us separately and then placing the orders together, they came out of the kitchen at the same time which was a really nice touch. Dishes mounded with heaping portions of tacos, cheese enchiladas and chili rellenos along with sides of rice and beans were served on plastic platters, their heavy ceramic plates still so piping hot as to receive a warning by our server. I personally ordered chili verde with flour tortillas. The chunks of pork were nice sized and the sauce was really good but unfortunately the pork was a little on the dry side. The rice had good flavor but the refried beans were the star of the show. It is not very often that I even like refried beans enough to eat them. The idea that I almost wanted to ask for more tells you just how good they were. Everyone else seemed to love their food and there was a general consensus that we would all love to return the next time we were in the area. read more

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This place is so yummy! Today I ordered a super burrito (which comes with actual guacamole, not that green liquid fake stuff) lol.... Anyway the burrito was great, plus these tacos are stacked. The hot sauce is amazing! I would recommend them 100%. The chips were fresh as well read more

Taqueria Yvette - Yum - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

Hands down the best al pastor tacos, it was so good I had to order another taco. Their cheese enchilada is amazing, their cheese is so gooey and their enchilada sauce is so creamy! And I can't forget to mention their red salsa, I love spicy and I especially love an amazing salsa that pairs so well with tacos! I can't get over how good it is! Will definitely come back! Thank you for the great atmosphere and hospitality, the owner remembered my friends name and he had just met him today! Me encanto! Gracias! read more