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    Araujo's Mexican Grill

    4.0 (191 reviews)
    ModerateTacos
    Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    ARAUJO'S MEXICAN GRILL ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Jeanette S.

    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!!

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    Jenna M.

    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.

    Johnny V.

    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.

    Brought my own 0 carb tortillas!
    DukeOf M.

    This is another exceptional Mexican restaurant. After my initial explanation that I don't eat carbohydrates or sugar, they nodded and put together the nicest plate of carnitas and some vegetables. Carnitas come in all different recipes - theirs are amazingly good. It doesn't stop there - they have a salsa bar with really great home-made style salsas. What really got my attention was the pickled onion and habanero (picture included) side you can add to your plate to really kick up the heat and flavor of your entree! I've eaten here twice now and both times I was very satisfied!

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    Rocky P.

    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.

    Julia L.

    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.

    Super Burrito asada
    Amy F.

    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.

    Super Taco*
    Brenda L.

    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.

    Super Burrito*, Carne Asada Fries*, Super Taco*
    Chanyaphon C.

    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!

    Torri M.

    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.

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

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    Tacos panchito

    4.0
    (60 reviews)
    5.7 mi

    Some places just get it right every single time and this taco truck is one of them…read more I've ordered through DoorDash and picked up directly from the truck, and the experience is identical either way: fresh, correct, and consistent without fail. That kind of reliability is more rare than it should be, and it's worth calling out. The tacos themselves are the main event. The Carne Asada, Suadero, and Al Pastor are all standouts, but the Al Pastor especially earns its spot. They serve it with pineapple, which is the way it's meant to be done and a detail that tells you they actually care about getting it right. These are easily some of the best tacos in San Jose, and I don't say that lightly given how much competition there is in the South Bay. But the drinks alone might be worth the trip. Their Horchata and Agua Fresca are genuinely among the best I've had anywhere in the Bay Area and that's a real statement in a region with no shortage of excellent options. The salsa bar is a nice bonus: a self-serve setup where you scoop what you want into containers, and they send you off with baggies of fresh cilantro and onion so you can finish the tacos exactly how you like them. They actively encourage you to take plenty, which tells you a lot about the kind of place this is. The staff is warm and welcoming on top of everything else. Truly one of the best taco trucks around. Don't sleep on it!!

    Overall Rating 4/5…read more (They've done me well in the past, so although this visit wasn't the best I return because of my past experiences) Burrito Suadero burrito 6/10 - the burrito was okay, today was a miss for the burrito as it lacked a lot of flavor and they filled it up with 75% rice this time. This is the only time I didn't finish the burrito and usually it has a lot more flavor but unfortunately this time I was disappointed in the quality to the point I didn't finish it. Tacos suadero 8/10 cabeza con el vapor 9.5/10 lengua con el vapor 6/10 carne asada 6/10 al pastor 8.5/10 The tacos were the star of the show tonight with the their Al Pastor Tacos and Cabeza con el vapor! Those had the best flavor profile The green and orange sauces were okay, not extremely flavorful and receive a sauce rating of 2.5/5; it's good for the first couple bites then the flavor fatigue gets real. Next time only cabeza and al pastor in taco form. Panchito is a nice taco truck located next to the tire shop. They have extremely nice staff that really make you feel at home. I usually come here whenever I am craving Mexican food and sometimes it is hit or miss. They have tables outside but sometimes it's too cold at night so I Togo the food home, but they always play some great music there!

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    Cali-Spartan Mexican Kitchen

    3.8
    (612 reviews)
    8.3 mi
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    I've visited the downtown location so brought the gang here for lunch…read more We were seated and we all placed our orders. The salsa is self serve as well as all the other toppings like onion, radish, cilantro. I've enjoyed everything I've ordered. The sopes and gorditas are crispy and flavorful. The orange salsa is my favorite. During lunch time there's scattered tables full of people. The noise level is average for a place like this. The staff takes your order and brings out the food as it's ready. Service is fine. Water cups on a table for self serve. Very little interaction with the servers once your food is served. Pay up at front if they don't come with the check. Great lunch spot!

    I've been to Cali Spartan a few times now, and it never disappoints! This visit we ordered 12 tacos…read moretotal (al pastor and carne asada), along with two sides of rice and beans, avocado, and aguas frescas. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and came out hot. The tacos were generously filled, the tortillas were delicious, and the aguas frescas were refreshing. There was a small mix-up with our order at first. Our waitress accidentally thought we had only ordered six tacos instead of twelve, so we initially received six tacos, one side of rice and beans, and were still waiting on our drinks. When she came by and noticed one of us wasn't eating, she asked if we were waiting on anything. We explained that we were still supposed to receive six more tacos, another side of rice and beans, and our drinks. She apologized, brought our drinks over right away, and the rest of our food came out quickly. Even with the mix-up, everything was handled professionally, and we appreciated how quickly she fixed it. We originally sat outside, but decided to move inside because of the bugs. The inside of the restaurant was clean, comfortable, and had a welcoming atmosphere. Since it was the Fourth of July, it wasn't busy, which made for a relaxed dining experience. The salsa bar was being prepped, but our waitress gladly brought us fresh limes when we asked. Overall, the food was delicious, the service was friendly, and even though there was a small mistake with our order, it was corrected quickly without any issues. We'll definitely be back! Highly recommend Cali Spartan if you're looking for delicious tacos and great customer service.

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    El Halal Amigos

    El Halal Amigos

    4.2
    (626 reviews)
    4.4 mi
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    Halal
    Vegetarian friendly

    This was my very first visit to El Halal Mexican Restaurant in the heart of downtown Willow Glen,…read moreand I've been wanting to stop by for a while. I finally decided to give it a try after hearing about the restaurant from food reviewer Dave fiore text. As someone who absolutely loves tacos and is always on the hunt for great local taco spots, I was excited to see how this place compared to some of my favorites. I ordered four different tacos, and overall, they were pretty good. They weren't bad by any means, but they also didn't quite blow me away. The meat was cooked well, the tortillas were fresh, and the tacos had good flavor. The salsa was decent too, although I personally prefer something with a little more kick. Everyone has different tastes, so this is just my opinion. One thing I really appreciated was how clean and organized the restaurant was. You can tell they take pride in keeping the dining area nice and welcoming. The staff was friendly, and my food came out quickly. It's always a good sign when a restaurant pays attention to both cleanliness and customer service. I've eaten at a lot of taco places throughout the Bay Area, so I naturally compare every new place to some of my favorites. While El Halal Mexican Restaurant didn't make the top of my list, I still had a good experience and I'm glad I finally gave it a shot. Not every restaurant has to be your favorite to be worth visiting. I also like supporting family-owned businesses because I know how much hard work goes into running a local restaurant. They deserve credit for creating a clean, welcoming place and serving quality food. Will I come back? Maybe. If I do, I'd probably try something different on the menu instead of the tacos. Sometimes a restaurant's best dish isn't the first thing you order, and I'd be interested in seeing what else they have to offer. Overall, I'd give El Halal Mexican Restaurant a solid 4 out of 5 stars. It was a good experience, I'm happy I finally got to try it, and if you're in the Willow Glen area, it's worth stopping by and deciding for yourself.

    This is a nice taco spot in the Willow Glen area. The inside is very cute and they show off their…read moresupport from Guy Fieri. I like that there is a halal Mexican restaurant here! The food was good. They have a sweet potato and kale option for those that don't eat meat. This is a great alternative compared to places that just do regular potatoes. I liked their agua frescas because they're not super sweet. It is on the pricier side for tacos but I think more places are pricing it like that nowadays. It's a great spot if you're in the area!

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