You know the food is going to be great when the super nice staff bring you chips and their spicy house salsa while you look at the menu! I was waiting for my vehicle service at Toyota next door and needed lunch so I found this small taqueria steps away. I ordered the sope and it tasted like my grandma made it. The pastor was absolutely tender and delicious and the salsa was spicy but not too hot. It is quiet but has great music and lots of seating. I recommend it for a quick but fresh bite inside or to go! /// Esta taqueria esta pequeña pero picosa! El sope estaba rico y me gusta que lo acaban de hacer. La carne de al pastor tenia mucho sabor y no estaba seca. Buen servicio y el menu esta grande y variado. read more

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Veg super burrito around $15 , expensive but alright it's a , big and good for sharing if you're a small back. But if you're a big back like my mother ( all love ) , please eat the whole burrito by yourself y más read more

Flamingo's - Veg super burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Food: excellent flavor, fresh We got the tacos and they were so full of meat that we had to take one home. Service: prompt service and the server was attentive and checked to make sure we had everything. We will be back if we are in the area again. read more

Really enjoyed the shrimp tacos and the veggie burritos. My friends had carne asada and were also very impressed. Tortilla chips were good. I would enjoy a different type of salsa, but I will be back. The people working there were also very friendly read more

They have great Mexican food there! My favorite dish is chicken enchiladas, I always order it with heavy onions and the cook always puts a lot of onions in it and on them enchiladas! Definitely great service, great food! Highly recommend! read more

Underrated spot that is tucked away in the corner of a plaza. Small and unassuming it's definitely worth giving this place a shot. They were very quick to help and serve us for an early dinner. They do close early (6:00) as they specialize more in brunch and lunch so plan accordingly. But the taco salad was a great portion size for the price and had tons of all the toppings/garnishes. read more

Flamingo's - Taco Salad - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Here's your Yelp review: I stumbled upon Flamingo's Taqueria in San Jose by pure chance while walking across the street during a break between water polo games at Harker School. What a find! The moment I walked in, the chef behind the grill greeted me warmly and asked what I was craving. I mentioned a quick breakfast, and he whipped up a custom breakfast burrito with chorizo, egg, potatoes, salsa, and veggies. Let me tell you--this burrito was phenomenal. The ingredients were fresh, perfectly cooked, and bursting with flavor. It's hands down one of the best breakfast burritos I've had in a long time. If you're in the area and looking for authentic, delicious, and thoughtfully made food, I highly recommend Flamingo's Taqueria. It's a hidden gem that deserves all the love! read more

Got the breakfast burrito for $13 and although it's on the smaller side in comparison to other restaurants, the flavor was great! It's definitely on the dryer side and I would ask for an extra cup of hot sauce on the side. read more

Flamingo's - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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Amazing service , amazing food. You can see the kitchen and watch the amazing chef cook, I love it here . This is my first time . Their salsa and chips are super fresh. I'm definitely come back. They have a nice patio area that's definitely a vibe . It's a smaller restaurant in a grocery parking lot . AMAZING. Rice and beans are perfection read more

Flamingo's - Cheese. Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Amazing place to get tacos. I would recommend the tacos here with their salsa. It's very delicious and a good balance of flavor and they pack on the meat. I forgot to take photos because my girl and I ate it so fast. The service was amazing the waitress treated us like guests in a home. It was fairly empty for mid day so will definitely recommend this place to friends and neighbors since little to no wait! read more

Good breakfast burrito with roasted chili salsa. She can make anything to order. Veggie burrito w spinach, potatoes, onions, bell peppers. One of the better burritos. No rice or bean filler. Roasted chili salsa spicy. Homestyle cooking. Everything made from scratch except the tortillas. Would go back for more of the vegetarian dishes. A spinach enchilada sounds good if she can make it. Not on the menu. $20 after tip. 3$ coffee in a mug not paper cup. Like an old school sit down diner w hearty Mexican food. Got the flu from here. read more

First time writing a review but the super burrito from here was absolutely amazing - definitely coming back.

I stopped off here this morning to pick up an early meal. I was the only there for a short period and the food was prepared quickly and I was out quickly. I do wish the staff were a little less grumpy though, my mood was down 20% after that interaction. The food was a good portion and decent. read more

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I tried the chicken regular tacos and thought it was decent. The meat maintained moisture and was well seasoned. It came with corn tacos and the typical fixings (onions, cilantro, etc.). I asked for a side of their green salsa, which had a pretty good kick. There is plenty of parking in the plaza. The food was prepared quickly and service was prompt. read more

Flamingo's - Front - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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they make the best breakfast in the area, as they use real potatoes when many places use French fries!!!

I go here for the Al Pastor torta. I get a Tamarindo Jarritos with it, and it legit makes my whole day. The torta is so good. I'm a gringa, so I don't know how the al pastor compares to other places or styles, but I love it. Small business run by a chef and waitress. They work hard and deserve the community's support. Good, clean small joint that cares about its customers. I live and work nearby, and I love that this reliable spot is open every day from 9:00 to 6:00, so I can come by any day for lunch! read more

Flamingo's - Al pastor Torta - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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The food is always fresh and well seasoned. Awesome taco supremes I eat one a week here

Awesome breakfast burritos bacon eggs potatoes and cheese don't forget the salsa.thanks read more

Flamingo's - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been to this plaza less than 5x. I did not know a taqueria is located here. It was a Friday and I promised Tess I would get her poke for dinner. I knew Gavin and I would get Mexican but I didn't know from where. I wanted to get the poke out of the way first but serendipity presented itself when we parked. Flamingo's was 3-4 doors down from poke. SCORE! Gavin ordered a regular chicken burrito and I ordered the chile verde and super nachos. I can't speak for Gavin but he enjoyed both halves of his burritos, no complaints whatsoever. I inhaled the chile verde that same evening; the pork was tender and paired perfectly w/ their fluffy rice! I did not like the super nachos... the top of the nachos was good but once you've eaten everything at the top, the rest was rather dry and flavorless. Skip the nachos. Get the chile verde. They have outdoor dining as well. read more

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Awesome fish taco! Fish is incredibly delicious. I don't know about other dishes but you have to try the fish taco.

Located right next door to Lions market for some reason I had the hardest time spotting their sign "no joke" anyhooo wifey and I managed to find them. When I first walked I noticed the place looks unkempt, normally I would have walked out at this point but after looking at all posted food pictures I decided to give it a go. Now the lady that took our order seem very stern, no smile and was very direct. I ordered a chorizo and egg with potatoes and cheese breakfast burrito, I asked her if i could have bacon with it? She said... no, one meat only, beacon extra. I was thinking to myself, self what did you get yourself into? I just smiled and said that is fine with me, please add beacon. I also ordered a horchata drink. A couple minutes later she came back to the table with some chips and watery salsa and the Horchata. "This review sounds like it's going downhill doesn't it? Actually here's where everything completely turns around. I took a sip of the horchata and my taste buds exploded!! It had such a beautiful cinnamon taste (little on the sweeter side but sooo good" honestly I don't think I've ever had Horchata that was even remotely as good as this! About 10 minutes later my breakfast burrito showed up cut in half. With a side of the same watery salsa. when I added the salsa to the burrito it had a really mild smoky flavor, simply delicious. And my breakfast? Oh...... my..... gosh!! Everything about it was freaking amazing!! The big chunks of potatoes tasted better than the best home fries! The burrito had a light chorizo flavor with a beautiful bacon aftertaste, and was perfectly juicy. It has been years since I've had A breakfast burrito so good, I'm talking like over 30 years!! Yah man, that good. I think the lady over herd me having a food-gasm. Yah man I was making some noise!! I must have told her 5 times how good it was, she just smiled the shot me that stern look again lol, I really think she's a softy on the inside because she asked me if I wanted A refill on my Horchata or if I wanted any water? I said no as I was quite satisfied plus I couldn't see cuz myzz eyezzz were still rolled up in the back of my head C; bottom line is I would give them 5 if they spend some time cleaning the place and tidying up a bit. But the food 5 stars all day every day!! read more

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Friend and I were craving burritos so made our way to this taqueria, part of a decent sized plaza off Saratoga. It's clean and nice, waitress was attentive. Their menu is pretty extensive, with even breakfast items! However, we both got the carne asada super burrito, and I omitted the beans, pico and sour cream. We were given a handful of chips and salsa, salsa was pretty good. We also asked for a spicier salsa for our burritos. I liked how the tortilla came grilled. We did get some cartilage in our carne asada, but tends to be normal at times. The burrito was good, but nothing out of the ordinary. read more

Flamingo's - Super burrito minus beans pico and sour cream - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

This a wonderful little spot tucked away in the back of a shopping center. I was grabbing bobba at the Kung Fu Tea and noticed it. The people look very nice and family owned. The customer service was friendly and welcoming. There is outdoor dining, take out, and they also said they delivered on some apps. The food was delicious and exceeded my expectations. The meat is super fresh. Would totally recommend! read more

Flamingo's - Al Pastor Nachos - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

I'm a regular supporter of This small/family business. Breakfast burritos don't disappoint

Flamingo's is a must try.. especially their breakfast burrito. They're a cozy taqueria, snuggled off of the saratoga and 280, with an incredible breakfast menu. The staff has always been super friendly, no matter how busy it had been. What makes their breakfast burrito stand out, from all the other break burritos in the Bay Area, is the... 1) Quality of fresh ingredients, freshly prepared. 2) Quantity and balance of ingredients, evenly distributed throughout the wrap. 3) The flour tortilla is always perfectly goldened, without being too flaky nor too soft. 4) Their burritos rolling skills are on point. The burritos can be enjoyed from end to end, without worry of it falling apart. Ordering online or calling in is also super convenient! They're super prompt :) read more

I often come here for take out since it's right next to where I live. It's a quiet and tiny joint. I'm always greeted right away by the owner and the chef. I love that you can see your food being cooked in front of you. Everything tastes homemade with love. Their vegetarian burritos are S T U F F E D . And they're super tasty!! They also have some of the best tasting jamaica around. The only thing I've tried that I wouldn't recommend is the grilled fish. It lacked flavor. I'd recommend trying their shrimp coctel if you're in a seafood mood. Quick service, good eats. It's worth a try. read more

Their Carne asda tacos are fire I love this place for a quick bite. This is the perfect lunch spot. read more

I enjoyed Flamingo's menu very much!! This is not my first visit and will certainly not be my last! The food was delicious authentic Mexican food with quality ingredients and great prices! I was already a fan of the food truck but will definitely be coming here more as well! My friends and I had all something different and everyone loved their meal so much! The ambience of the restaurant is very cool, good vibes and casual colorful hang, love it! read more

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I had the Chili Verde and it was a well-melded taste delight. Tortillas were perfect, soft and hot! The service was quick and very friendly! I will be back soon! read more

I've been ordering take out for the office over a year and I've tried several dishes, they have not disappointed!! Good taste! Good portion! Good price! There take out is always on point!! VEGAN Friendly options too! Authentic Mexican Dishes, with other variety of options. read more

Flamingo's - Shrimp Taco Salad. - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

This is not a typical Taqueria! we sat at the bar and watched the man on the grill and he was more of a chef amazing the way he chopped up everything and really took care of with each order. I will dream about my burrito with green sauce. No kidding. read more

I was so disappointed. Daughter and I hadn't gone out to breakfast in awhile so we ventured out to find a hidden gem yesterday morning. Of course I checked Yelp to see what was around and Flamingos popped up. The reviews were outstanding so off we went. Located in a primarily Asian shopping center off Saratoga. This little taqueria is tucked into a back corner. Parking was great since it was early. Later in the day it's a zoo. It wasn't to early but when we arrived, we were the only ones there. Hmmm maybe this amazing place is just so secret that no one really knows about it? Let's hope so. We walked in and were greeted nicely by a guy in a ski cap. It's going to be 101 later and he's wearing a ski cap? Okay. We were sat at a table by the window and handed menus to meander over. The menu is decent size with the typical suspects. I opted for the pancake combo which comes with eggs and bacon. My daughter got the French toast comb. We both ordered waters. The waiter seemed to struggle a bit with knowing the menu very well. But he was kind and did his best. The restaurant over all felt greasy. The table was greasy, the menus were sticky. I think it's because the kitchen is open and takes up half the restaurant. The grease is just in the air. They have a small out door patio. Honestly, it looked more like a smoking section at a five bar. The chairs were certainly pulled out of an old smoky bar or coffee shop. It just looked awkward but I bet the chairs were comfy. Our food arrived and looked delicious. Mixed Berry French Toast: eggs scrambled perfectly. Bacon could have been crisper but okay. The berries on the French toast were not sweet and they were cold. The French toast was lacking flavor and had a hint of taco flavor. Probably from cooking on the same griddle as the lunch/dinner menu. My pancake combo wasn't much better. Pancakes were flat, tough and rubbery but my over medium eggs were cooked perfectly. I also thought the prices were a bit high for the environment. $12+ for breakfast and a bottled water. As we were leaving, the smell of grease became a little overwhelming. Unfortunately I can't in good Conscience recommend their breakfast. It just wasn't very good. Sorry Flamingo's. read more

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Been coming here for months, they have best super tacos in town! I generally need to eat around 4 tacos at other places, but here 2 tacos is enough to get me full - they're so filling and tasty! Highly recommend. Wonderful and friendly staff as well. read more

Very tucked away near the Lion grocery store. Hearty servings and reasonable prices. Very casual. If you're lucky you can get an outside table. It doesn't seem to get a lot of traffic, so it seems to be a good place to go to when everything else is too crowded. read more

I needed to go to Lion Supermarket to buy groceries for the Lunar New Year and decided to pick up some Mexican food on the way home. Flamingo's was located in the same shopping plaza, so I pre-ordered my lunch there using Grubhub. I ordered the Super Burrito with chicken and it did not disappoint! The portions were plentiful and the ingredients fresh. The seasoning was perfect and not too salty like many other places. The grill on the tortilla was a nice touch as well. Along with the burrito, I also ordered chips which were standard fare. The salsa that came with it however, was delicious and not too spicy. My only suggestion would be to provide a more detailed description on menu items (specifically on Grubhub and on the website) to give customers a better idea of what they're ordering. Other than that, my Flamingo's experience was excellent and I will be back! read more

I'm always excited to try little mom and pop restaurants for authentic food but I was really disappointed this time. I ordered the quesadilla which on the menu said would come with guacamole, salsa, jalapeño, beans and sour cream. When they brought it to me it was just the quesadilla which meet and cheese with a side of sour cream. When I asked them about it, the waitress just said that it doesn't come with those sides anymore, you need to order sopes to get those sides. I was just surprised and my bf politely asked the waitress if she could bring those sides for us because that's the reason we ordered that item from the menu. The coffee was super cold when it reached our table. The tacos were decent. read more

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Great local Taqueria! It is in the corner of the Lion Plaza (so parking during the weekend might be tight). I ordered a Super Burrito (Beef without beans), I was expecting alot of rice and little beef, and I was wrong! The burrito was stuffed with Carne Asada, and it was grilled! Double Awesome! read more

Flamingo's - Carne Asada without beans - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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A small, quaint restaurant that I stumbled upon. Got a $1.85 (around that price, can't remember) chicken taco and my companion ordered a burrito with carne asada. I wasn't too hungry, so the taco was perfect. After ordering, they will bring you salsa and chips. The chips were nice and warm; salsa had some kick to it. The food came out promptly. I was pleasantly surprised at how lean the chicken was. I was tempted to order another one but we were kind of in a rush. A woman came by to ask if everything was ok. Very hospitable & friendly workers. I wish I had taken some photos of the menu...I'll definitely be back. read more

Flamingo's - Burrito with carne asada - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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My first time a few days ago. I ordered: Nachos fries - carne asada Super quesadilla - carnitas 2 tacos regular - carne asada 2 tacos regular - carnitas It hit the spot for my Americanized Mexican craving. I would go back again for tacos and try the wet burrito and grilled fish. The fries were a lot for 2 adults and 2 toddlers. The quesadilla is greasy, but yummy if you were going for it, and yes I was. Other notes: Pandemic really requires patience. Place does have seating outside so I can sit and wait outside. It's only run by 2 people. There were 3 people ahead of me (each ordering for their families) so I waited about 25 min. Also, I waited a few days to write this review to confirm my family and I had no stomach aches/upset stomachs, haha. At this age, 33, my stomach can't handle much fast-food and Costco Pizza. So food is clean even if the place looks slightly grimy and old. read more

Let me start off by saying that Mexican food in San Jose Sucks!! It's super white washed. But this place is a hidden gem they still make authentic food & the meats are marinated perfectly for anyone who is tired of dry flavorless tacos, I recommend you come here. This spot is one of the better ones I've tried so far in SJ out of about 20 different spots. read more