I always pass by this place on my way to work and never assumed it would be as amazing as it is. 1. This place makes Handmade tortillas right in front of you - once you try it you can never go back to spots that get store made ones 2. Their portions are huge and reasonably priced. I got the super burrito and it they packed it with meat, my friend got a quesadilla and it was humongous. The tacos were also delicious. 3. Their Salsa bar is superior. Nowadays any place you go you'll be given a default 2 salsas that are alright. This place has 5 salsas to choose from ranging from tasty to spicy and it's genuinely delicious and not watered down. 4. Great place to watch World Cup games. I'm disappointed I haven't tried this place sooner as it's exactly what I've been looking for ever since experiencing Mexican food from LA and San Diego read more

Hit or miss. Make sure you have a guy make your burrito. Portions are small when a female does it. Also, was left on hold for 5+min. Seems like all phone calls are ignored for walk in customers. read more

Came for the boba next store, then saw this place and decided to come for lunch! The super tacos are very good. Very fresh and loved the salsas. This is a great spot!! read more

Araujo's Mexican Grill - Tacos Near Me - San Jose, California

I had been meaning to check this place out (admittedly, I really liked the blow up chef outside the restaurant that waves in the wind.) It's a lot bigger than I expected, with lots of tables and an open design. It's pretty cool that all the food prep is visible to customers. I ordered a veggie burrito which came with some tortilla chips. There's a good-sized salsa bar with 4-6 salsas to choose from which were all distinct. Veggie burrito was tasty and the beans tasted well-seasoned. Parking is a little confusing since the signs aren't very big and the restaurant is in the bottom of a big apartment complex, however, if you follow the arrows it'll take you to a garage with numbered spots off of Flea Market Place. My best guess was that anything in the retail area that said R### was free to park in as a customer and I didn't have any problems. read more

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I went a complete 360 with Araujo's. The old location on Senter used to be my favorite taqueria. They had the best al pastor. When covid hit, they fell hard. The meat just didnt taste good and the burritos just didnt hit the spot anymore and i stopped going. Fast forward to this location I changed to getting their fries. They use a spiral fry that holds up well and very crunchy. Although its pretty pricey the load up on the meat and toppings. The al pastor is good again and the salsas are always good. Starting to gain my trust back with Araujo's. read more

Araujo's Mexican Grill - Tacos Near Me - San Jose, California

Last time I went here was maybe 15 years ago. I didn't go there often because it use to be just cash and I rarely carry cash. After driving by thousands of time I was craving a burrito and decided to go in. They have Apple Pay so that was a plus and I seen a ad outside for the shrimp tacos. The lovely cashier said they're very good and she didn't lie. She even hooked it up with the sauce the way she says tastes best. She was right, oh man the shrimp taco was good, I wish o had more. I also got the super burrito and it was really good too. Something about their rice, it was very flavorful. They have a big selection of sauces so stock up. read more

Araujo's Mexican Grill - Shrimp taco - Tacos Near Me - San Jose, California

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Araujo's Mexican Grill was available to order through my company on Relish, so I decided to give it a try and ordered the super burrito with asada. Overall, the burrito was just okay. The portion size was decent, but it didn't really live up to what I would expect from a "super" burrito. I was hoping for more veggies and sour cream to add flavor and balance, but those elements were pretty minimal. The asada wasn't very tender and lacked the richness I usually enjoy, which was a bit disappointing. Because of that, it tasted more like a regular burrito rather than something more filling or special. It wasn't bad by any means, but it didn't stand out either. If I order again, I'd probably try a different item or customize it more. read more

Here's a place to get your taco fix whether it's Tuesday or not. This place does not skimp on their portions!! I love how much meat they give, the open kitchen layout and most importantly, their salsa bar. If you can handle spicy, try their habanero salsa! It's a creeper! * Super Burrito w/ Carne Asada * Taco Salad w/ Carne Asada * Crunchy Shrimp Taco * Street Tacos (carne asada & al pastor) * Flan Napolitano Free parking garage across from the flea market Dog-friendly patio! read more

The husband and I checked out Araujo's Mexican Grill for a late lunch, and left satisfied. After looking over their menu, we ordered their Carne Asada Fries, Super Burrito, 3x tacos, and horchata and pineapple drinks. Restaurant was bright, clean, and spacious with plenty of seating. Food came out pretty quick and everything was good! The Carne Asada Fries were loaded and generous to share. The Super Burrito and tacos were both flavorful and fulfilling, and their drinks were yummy. Staff was friendly. Parking was a little confusing, but there is a lot around the corner you can park in. Overall, a trendy spot to check out for your next Mexican food craving. read more

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Araujo's is my favorite Mexican taqueria in San Jose. They have the best burritos and nachos--everything is always fresh, flavorful, and made just right. read more

I love this place. The food is always delicious & the staff are friendly & it is always clean. But beware, the salsa bar selections are very spicy but good. read more

I didn't know Araujo opened another location until I doordashed it. 1. Al pastor it was ok and I think it was a little too fatty for me because it was drenched in fat. I'd give this a 3/5 because I didn't like the fattiness. 2. carne asada super tacos/ carne asada tacos/ carne asada steak fries: Anything with carne asada is pretty solid and is always consistent. I loved all of it but the star of the show is the carne asada super tacos because of the homemade tortillas that makes it tastes so good. Overall, this place is really good but I can't justify paying its prices since it's so pricey. read more

I get my hair done next door and needed some lunch after and this place seems like a good bet. I ordered a bean and cheese burrito and super taco with asada. I also brought back a super burrito (asada) for my guy. The bean and cheese wasn't anything special and I'm almost certain they used canned beans. I've had some amazing bean and cheese burritos but this wasn't it. The super taco was good and had plenty of filling. It comes with meat, beans, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, avocado, and sour cream. My guy said his burrito was good but nothing special. Probably won't be eating here again unless I'm starving and in a pinch. The inside is very cute and they have plenty of tables. Salsa bar is nice and has many options. It was also very clean inside. read more

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this place is super friendly, very kid friendly with big TVs perfect for watching the world cup! i got 4 carne asada tacos and 2 shrimp tacos. i would definitely recommend the tacos, their meat is super good quality and tasty, and they have a wide variety of sauces to choose from which are all super tasty. the shrimp tacos is just okay, a little too drippy for me, but still great. the service is great, manager is very friendly and all the workers are very nice. super clean area, would recommend read more

Araujo's was so good! My partner and I already want to go back. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The space is huge so great place to bring friends or family. We got the Super Burrito, Super Tacos, and Carne Asada Fries. The meat was well seasoned and cooked perfectly. Juicy and tender but not too tough. The ingredients are fresh and they really pack the food with meat and veggies! My favorite was the carne asada fries. The meat was so so good. The fries were different from the usual type of fries but it made them better! Highly recommend coming here for a quick bite. They're so good! read more

Araujo's Mexican Grill - Super Burrito*, Carne Asada Fries*, Super Taco* - Tacos Near Me - San Jose, California

Solid taco spot in Berryessa! We ordered on DoorDash since they had decent lunch promotions happening. I ordered: + Al Pastor Super Taco (4/5): Tortillas were a biiiit soggy, but the al pastor was delicious and flavorful! + Carne Asada Fries (4/5): Super surprised by how much I enjoyed this! The fries were uniquely shaped, and were SOOO crispy even by the time we got to eat it. The carne asada was good, but I felt like it was missing some sort of sauce. After a while, it started to taste a bit dry. read more

Araujo's Mexican Grill - Super Taco* - Tacos Near Me - San Jose, California

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I ordered the shrimp burrito, added pinto beans and subtracted rice. It's a significant sized burrito. But, for nearly 18 dollars (not including tip) it should be! The shrimp were properly cooked but unseasoned. In fact the entire burrito lacked seasoning. The vegetables were raw (onions bell pepper) and the slices of tomato were mushy inside. I honestly have never had a burrito with raw bell peppers before ..... it wasn't horrible but can't say it's something I'd look to eat again. The burrito itself was so poorly wrapped that after two bites it literally unraveled in my hand spilling its contents from its bottom all over the foil and paper plate they served it on. Thank goodness for the Salsa bar ... I only got the Verde salsa which is my favorite salsa and I generally practically drink the stuff. The Verde salsa was ok... not much kick but it did help with the absolute blandness of the 'burrito' which was now more like and shrimp plate with a soggy tortilla. It was not the worst shrimp burrito I've ever had. I'm not ste that's praise but it is true. The Inside is ver modern looking metal chairs etc. and a TV screen the size of an entire wall towed the back. I initially sat by the window but on this extremely vild day one of the workers kept waking in and out talking on their phone letting the freezing air in so I moved by the tiled wall. Where unfortunately the tile was kinda gross with smears of dried food that had not been cleaned off. So... that was unpleasant. The staff taking the order and then giving you your food were quick and seemed efficient if not friendly. Maybe it was early in the lunch hour and they were not fully prepared for the few of us that had wandered in. Maybe it was an off day ... it wasn't terrible but not exactly good. I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to come here again to give them another try. Perhaps it's their meat offerings that are getting all the great reviews... perhaps if I come back I'll bring hubby to find out. I'm not sure 3 stars fits the experience but it's not exactly 2 either.... Another instance 1/2 stars are needed. read more

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Ordered 4 street tacos 2 chicken and 2 al pastor. Chicken was good but al pastor was too greasy oil was everywhere on the plate. Salsa was good though. Ordered through DoorDash a little extra salsa should be an option. read more

Eat here yesterday for the first time, and very satisfied with everything, good customer service, the place is clean and the food is very affordable. Big servings and you don't eat much, it. An be for 2 people. Good job to the stuff! read more

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At this location, I've only had take-out but I've been to their other locations before so I know the Mexican food here is good. Huge plus bc this location is a lot closer to me. The first time around, I ordered carne asada fries and it was so good! For 2 people, it definitely was a shareable portion but bc of how tasty it was, we were wanting more. I like how unique the fries were cut/shaved, it's almost like shaving the skin off an apple in a spiral motion. I also like how fresh the pico de gallo and avocado toppings were. Unfortunately, 2nd time around it was a huge dud. The carne asada meat was well over cooked and dry, the fries were cut thicker so it was very potatoey, and there wasn't enough sour cream. We also got a carne asada torta, which was mid. The buns were a bit stale and again the carne asada meat was dry. Hoping it was just an off day and looking forward to dining in to get a better experience. They also have a huge tv which is perfect for game days. read more

Araujo's Mexican Grill - Carne Asada Fries & Carne Asada Torta - Tacos Near Me - San Jose, California

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Araujo's is huge. It's located right across from the San Jose Flea Market so you're able to show and then stop by for a meal after. What impressed me most about Araujo's was their bathrooms, honestly. They have enough stalls available and they were clean. The food thoguh - I got their carnitas tacos on my most recent visit and they tasted good and hit the spot after a morning trek around the flea market. They have four different types of salsa available, which is great, but I wish they had pico de gallo as an option. The area is spacious and clean and a good option to have if you're in the area. Service is pretty lackluster, but you're coming for the food, not the people. read more

They have the best carne asada fries! The tacos, burritos, and agua frescas are all good! Don't forget the salad verde. read more

Solid Tex Mex. Fresh ingredients. Really enjoyed the super quessadilla. It was filled with protein, cheese , pico and avocado. I opted for no sour cream. Came with fresh salsa. The tacos are a bit on the smaller side , had it with al pastor. The Al pastor is better than the chicken. The super burrito was also good however my husband said he liked the super quesadilla better. Would order again read more

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My family went to have lunch on Sunday and we all got sick. Not sure what it was the meat or rice, but we all got sick even our 11 mo old. We've never had an encounter like this here before. Hope no one else got sick that visited on 4/12. read more

We stumbled on this place on a weekday. They make their own tortillas which i like. They have couple of sauces so you can add as you want on tacos on enchiladas. They have drinks which are made fresh and we tried their pineapple and mango which was amazing and goes so well with spicy food. Friendly staff. Language can be an issue but they get it well , didnot face issue . Ambience is clean, well kept, parking spots are also there. read more

Final Thoughts: 4.25/5 Mexican food is typically not my go-to choice of cuisine, but my friends and I ended up craving some, so we went out to get some on a Friday evening. First impression of this place was that it's a very open and spacious area. Overall, the food was quite good and we left feeling very satisfied after that meal. Food: Carne Asada Fries - Half Portion (All toppings included): 4.5/5 I love carne asada fries and it's typically my go-to item whenever we do get Mexican food. This place did not disappoint. The portion size for s half portion is hefty. Picture posted honestly doesn't do it justice because there was a lot packed inside of that container. The bottom is loaded with the wedge fries or steak fries? (No one quote me on the name of that fry cut). It's a thicker cut, which is fine, but I personally prefer your standard classic French fry look. My preference is to have a good ratio of crispiness to softness from the inside of the potato. With the thicker cuts, I find that there's too much potato and starch for me. Besides that, I enjoyed everything else. All of the toppings were included here, which included tomatoes, avocado pieces, pico de gallo, sour cream, avocado salsa, and the carne asada. Typically, I don't enjoy tomatoes at all, but I'll make the exception for this dish. They dice it up nicely too, so it's more palatable for me. Overall, flavor wise, delightful. There's something about this dish that's just so comforting. A combination of all the ingredients work very well together. The meat was cooked all the way through without being dry, nice flavor to it. The tomato and salsa added a freshness to it. Sauces and salsas bring it together and adds some richness to it. Sauces: Delightful There is a whole sauce and salsa bar parallel to the door. They allow you to pick whichever ones you want. I got the salsa and an orange sauce. Personal favorite is the orange sauce. It's very rich, has a nice kick, and adds another flavor component to the carne asada fries. This is one of the sauces that continued to build as I ate it, so just a fair caution. Worked very well with my meal, nonetheless. --------- Price: Affordable for the amount given Something I appreciate that this place does is have half portions. I'm never one to finish even half a portion, let alone a full portion. The half portion provide a heft amount, as well. For the half portion of carne asada fries, the total for my meal came out to be $13 after tax and tip. The pricing is going to vary depending on what you choose. If it's just a taco, the price might range from $5 to $8, but if you get items like the fries or a burrito perhaps, the price range will be within $10 to $20. Still affordable for a simple and solid meal. Service: Smiles all around The cashier and workers behind the counter were very sweet. Smiles all around from everyone which is something I appreciate because it's just a very simple gesture. There's wasn't too much interaction because it's the kind of place where you place your order at the counter and then go take a seat to eat or just grab-and-go. Nonetheless, very pleasant interactions. Ambiance: Open space The space inside is very open and bright. There are large windows that create the walls, so lots of natural light comes in here. Quite the spacious area, but there's not that many tables inside. I've not sure how crowded it usually gets, but I appreciate the nice spacing between the tables. Personally, I've never been fond of hitting other people's chairs or having to maneuver and wiggle out between the chairs at a restaurant. There is an open sauce bar in the back, which is nice. Location/Parking: Optimal The shop faces the road, so quite easy for people to see as they are passing by. It's located within the same row of shops where Haiku Teahouse is. There is a parking lot that is on the same row as these shops. It was fairly easy to find and there is optimal parking spaces here. Definitely have never had a concern with trying to find a parking spot here. Something I will note is how the parking lot is structured. It works in terms of trying to maximize space, but they really need to make their signs more noticeable because they create parking spots on the side ends too. You can zigzag and even cut through at the end as long as there are no cars parked there. If there is, you're pretty much at a dead end and will have to circle back if you wanted another spot farther down near the walking entrance/exit. read more

Araujo's Mexican Grill - Carne Asada Fries - Half Portion (All toppings included) - Tacos Near Me - San Jose, California

Overall, Araujo's is a decent restaurant to stop at if you are looking for quick Mexican food. I come here to dine in or take out when I am spending time at this plaza. Typically, the restaurant is not busy and there is plenty of seating. The atmosphere of this restaurant is very relaxing. The restaurant is spacious, there is good lighting, and the workers are friendly. One time, I could not remember for the life of me what the carne asada fries were called and the cashier waited patiently while I tried to find a photo of the dish in my camera roll. There is a self-serve sauce bar by the seating area. Also, we can't forget the "Feed me tacos and tell me I'm pretty" fluorescent lit sign. The best food here for me was either the carne asada fries or nachos. The toppings on them are similar and generous. They also come in a large portion that you can share with other people or save a part of it for later. I have tried the tacos here as well, but I think those were less memorable. FYI the orange sauce at the sauce bar was pretty heated, coming from someone with a decent spice tolerance. All in all, this is an enjoyable place to eat at. read more

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I was invited to check out this mexican style restaurant last night. First impressions was how nice and vibrant it was inside! And it was very clean and organized Staff was super friendly! Especially since we went later in the day. Basically around 730pm dinner time. After a long day people get tired but the staff was vibrant and very helpful! Our food came out and they don't skimp on the food here! Our plates were fully loaded and delicious! We got the Carne Asada nachos and Carne asada super Burrito. Both were excellent! Tasted very fresh with a ton of ingredients! The works! We were about to leave when one of the staff members brought us a complimentary flan dessert! We weren't expecting that so that was so kind of her to do that! It was sweet and we enjoyed it! I'd definitely would love to return to try more of the menu items! If your really hungry, definitely stop by here! read more

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Perfect Carne Asada Tacos. My first time and it's clean and nice atmosphere. I'll be back.

Araujo's was okay, but there were a couple of disappointing moments. We ordered carne asada fries, but they never came. When I asked the employee about it, she told me I never ordered it--which wasn't true. I clearly remember asking for it, and even my friend heard me place the order. The employee even repeated it back to me. Luckily, another employee stepped in, checked our receipt, and confirmed it was on there, so they offered to make it. There was also a mistake with the taco salad--we ordered it with al pastor, but it came with beans instead. At that point, we didn't feel like making a fuss, but it was definitely frustrating to deal with two order issues. The restaurant itself is modern and nice inside, but parking is a bit confusing. It's attached to an apartment complex, and while there is a parking area, it's unclear if it's for residents or customers. I ended up parking in the plaza nearby. Overall, it's an okay Mexican spot, but the mistakes with our order definitely affected the experience. read more

When you're craving Mexican food, check out this authentic spot--Araujo's. The store has a modern design and is very clean. The staff were friendly, and the service was quick. I tried their street tacos, the regional favorite super mulita, specialty nachos, and house-made flan. Everything was delicious, and what I loved most was that they made everything fresh--from the tortillas to the grilled meat to the drinks. You can watch them carefully prepare each dish in the open kitchen. Don't miss out! read more

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I just devoured a bomb burrito! Been going to Araujo's El Paisa for years since it was a parking lot on Senter/Capitol, and then the Story/King location as that was closer to me. I'm glad they built a new one closer to me in Berryessa, right by the new Safeway and flea market area. Parking is a bit tricky as they have limited guest spots in the garage. No open space but I was able to find a spot outside with a 2 hour limit and walk around to the front. When you walk inside, you'll be greeted with the cute sign. Bathrooms to the left. Surprisingly the bathrooms were really nice! They have a salsa bar! One of the biggest reasons I go to a taqueria is due to the selection of open salsa bars. They had a lot of great options. I think my favorite was the orange and green guac one. It tasted great with my free chips included in the meal. I ordered the super burrito with half Carne asada and half al Pastor (you can see it cooking on the stick!). It came out to about $15.50 after tax. Wow the burrito was amazing. This is definitely one of my favorite burrito spots. They don't skimp out on the portions either. Towards the back area is a large TV playing sports (Olympics this month) so I can imagine this place packed during sporting events. Overall this place gets 5 stars. Great customer service and bomb@ss food. read more

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From Fresh housemate agua fresca, fresh ingredients, and actual charcoal grilled carne asada, they make sure to do everything the right way! Even their mirrors and sinks are hand made! Their Super Taco came with all the works and each bite tastes like soft heaven with the meat melting in my mouth! The Carne Asada fries were the best i've ever had! They must be using magic because their fries stayed crispy on the outside and soft on the inside even after taking it home to eat! And their super burrito had so much color and flavor I debated making the 2 hour drive just to get another the next day! The service here was so welcoming and the food was so delicious I'm already telling all my friends in the area this is a must go to spot! read more

Araujo's Mexican Grill - Tacos Near Me - San Jose, California

Out of all the Araujo's in the San Jose area, this is by far my all time favorite one. The staff here are amazing. I love the fact that the lady who always takes my phone order as soon as I get off work, already knows my name by the time I complete my order. I find it cute and hilarious when she writes Ross on the receipt vs. Rose. Nonetheless, she is the sweetest which is why I never correct her. It's ridiculously clean and bright in here. They have a different ambiance vs the other locations. The open sauce bar, and the fact that you can select as many sauces as you'd like, I like the way they give this option as oppose to them just giving you a max of 4 small sauce cups. At this location, you can pick and choose as you please. Plus you can even get more radishes and lemons. I think the other places removed that option. My order every time: Two Street Tacos de Carne Asada w/ the onion and cilantro. Sometimes I'll mix it up and ask for one Carne asada and the other tripa... depends on my mood. lol. 10/10 And then two Sopes de Carne Asada, one sin frijoles (no beans). I'm not a bean person, but my BF is. the Sopes here are the best amongst all of the Araujo's. Alsoooooo, I just want to say, my BF now loves Sopes ever since I introduced him to it from this particular establishment. I call this an infinite win. 20/10! 1 Carne Asada Super Burrito with no Cheese (My BF's go to) he rates a 8/10 all the time. Surprisingly enough, this will always be his favorite place to order so I don't really get the score. ‍ I'm a fan of their consistency and always taking care of me. I love talking to the staff especially the ladies at the register. read more

Adding to my last review. Manager offered doordash comp over Yelp for all to see, but no response after I sent the requested email (very clearly clarifying I got the wrong order). So Nathan C., don't offer promises publicly for bad services and never follow through. read more

This place is very consistent. Inside of the restaurant is very spacious, modern, aesthetic interior layout with plenty of seating! Looks like a more recent build. Huge TVs on the wall that play sports games. Love that you can see the cook cooking the meats on the big circular cook top out in the front!Food is consistent, reasonably priced, great portions, and really good flavors! They have a really good self-serve salsa bar! The green avocado salsa is delicious on a burrito, taco, chips, or anything really and it's addictingly good! Also their orange habanero salsa is also delicious and packs a punch of heat! Some of my favorite items to get are the crispy fish tacos because they're huge, well seasoned and loaded with great toppings and a tasty orange sauce. The super burritos are solid, good sized, and I appreciate how they toast the tortilla and are generous with the avocado inside! Nachos are massive. You can get the medio size and they're huge with generous portions of meat already but the full size is even more massive ( please refer to my photos). Also their corn* tortilla chips are delicious and I believe made in-house! You gotta get them on the side with your burritos and tacos! I'm not calling it the best spot for Mexican food, but I highly recommend this spot as an above average choice for their consistency and flavors! read more

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Not your typical taco shop! I love this place!!! The interior is so modern and clean, I was expecting some Americanized cuisine to be honest... However, this was some DELICIOUS and authentic food. Everything was well-seasoned and they are generous with their portions! I highly recommend the Carne Asada Fries. The fries are sooooo crispy and the asada was very flavorful. I loved the addition of avocado and they have a salsa bar! Wash it all down with some watermelon aguas frescas? It was the perfect meal. read more

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Been meaning to try Araujo's for a while now and so glad I finally stopped by! I tried the al pastor super burrito and it was so delicious. The pork was marinated well and I loved how they seared the outside of the burrito to give it an extra crunch with every bite. I also ordered the piña agua fresca (perfectly sweetened) you gotta try it if you like pineapple. There's a great salsa bar with fresh sliced lemons. The ambiance of the place was bright, clean, and modern. They even have pretty ceramic sinks where you can wash your hands separately from the loo. read more

Araujo's Mexican Grill - Al pastor Super Burrito* - Tacos Near Me - San Jose, California

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I revived my barrido from DoorDash and I'm in my seventh bite and I'm still chewing through rice and beans at the eighth I finally bit into some meat and then two bites later I finished it. It seemed that they only put one damn scoop of meat. I paid 20$ exactly 20$ read more

Worse place in San jose I've been to just wasited 30 bucks on Asada plate just to see dude grab beans out the bucket in sink n rice out a plastic bag guy grabbed everything with his gloves and then food everything was cold and not good I would highly suggest you keeping your money or going to the PIZZA SPOT ACCROSS THE STREET !!!! read more