When my Latino friend recommended this place, I thought it was another run of the mill taco shop. The majority of tacos are relatively similar in taste and ingredients (IMO), and I thought this place would be no different. Turns out I was wrong. I ordered two tacos, a super burrito and muelitas. Their corn tortillas are to die for, and you simply do not get the same taste and texture with flour. I heard they make them in house but cannot confirm. They are generous with the toppings on the tacos, and you can taste that they cook the meat fresh vs letting it sit on the grill to heat up. The super burrito, in terms of price and amount is simply unbeatable. I loved every bite of it, though the green and red salsa can be a little spicy. They also give you free nachos, which is always a plus. The lengua is the best meat to order, and they don't charge extra! Service is fast and friendly, and can all speak Spanish. Even when I live in SF, I still find myself craving this place due to the authenticity, price, and overall dining environment when compared to your average tacqueria. Overall a great neighborhood gem and there is almost never a wait to get a table. Service is very friendly, food is authentic, and food portions and prices are reasonable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Environment is nice, they have a train running on the ceiling![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will definitely be back as this place makes for an amazing lunch spot when in the area. read more

La Corona Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been here several times, and the food is good. But twice now I've ordered carne asada and they've given me ground beef instead. Twice. I ordered a super burrito and 3 tacos. The tacos had ground beef! At that point, it stops feeling like an honest mistake and starts making me wonder why my order keeps getting changed. I'm not accusing anyone of anything, but it definitely leaves a bad taste when you're very clear about what you want and still don't get it. Good food, but I'm tired of having to double‑check my to go order! read more

La Corona Taqueria - Super with carne - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

My family and I enjoyed Carnitas Burritos, chips and salsa from La Coronado Taqueria the other day. The meal was a fundraiser for the Yu-Ai Kai in San Jose. The burrito was good-sized and flavorful. The burrito contained carnitas, black beans, rice, sour cream and guacamole. The chips came in a separate small bag and the salsa was very spicy. The burrito was so large that my wife and I only ate half and enjoyed the other half later. Our son gobbled-down the burrito with no problem. He's got a hearty appetite We picked-up the lunch to-go and enjoyed the meal at home. The meals were ready at the appointed time. I'm adding La Corona to my list of places to dine-in. read more

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Decent, but a very lopsided burrito. By lopsided, I mean the ingredients (protein, onions, etc.,) are not spread out evenly throughout the burrito. Each bite is a different surprise. Nice and spicy, but not overwhelming. Nice sized portion for the money. We did take-out, so no comments on service or ambiance. read more

La Corona Taqueria - Wet Chile Verde - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

You guys are so outdated with prices and pictures that are over 10 years old it's ridiculous ! Update & remove all of your old photos if you want to get new customers ! read more

Came back into San Jose after flying back into San Jose . We were hungry for Mexican Food ! Found this little gem ! Great food and service ! read more

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Situated in the heart of Japantown la Corona Taqueria represents the culture and culinary elements that are really accessible only in San Jose, particularly in the downtown area. Somehow it was my first time visiting this establishment even though I'm a regular visitor to Japantown but [[HIGHLIGHT]]as we enjoyed the food and the great service in a classic feel of our booth[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], I kept thinking to myself: downtown San Jose is so much better than Los Gatos. read more

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Got this to go for a Sunday lunch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Someone else picked it up and they said the interior looks nice, so it could be a good spot for dining in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Superb: Milanesa Plate: actually a staggering amount of food, with 2 breaded steak cutlets, tortillas, beans and rice. The cutlets themselves are really well-seasoned and breaded in panko. Rice and beans are really solid, not lacking in flavor at all nor too salty. The corn tortillas are handmade and they are gas! Would definitely get this one again. Ok: Machaca plate: Also a lot of food. I got fries to replace the rice, and they were unseasoned and soggy by the time I ate them. The egg scramble with machaca I felt could use some more flavor or maybe cheese; it was on the bland side. Again, this one comes with their excellent handmade tortillas. Taco Dorado: standard fare fried shell taco. It was a little tough to eat, and nothing spectacular flavor wise. Really enjoyed their milanesa plate and the handmade corn tortillas. For the price, this place is really worth it! Next time I'll try dining in since I hear the inside is aesthetic. read more

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Amazing food amazing staff always my favorite. Delicious margarita I get every time. We love La corona

This restaurant is near my daughter's job and I've gotten her food from here several times, but never tasted it myself. Well it's soup season, we had dinner there and let me tell you it was delicious! The service is great and pricing was affordable! For 2 bowls of Albondigas soup and 2 micheladas it was under $50 so good and good value. read more

La Corona Taqueria - Albondigas soup - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

The tacos are not bad, I would come back if I wanted a more restaurant experience or sit down. I tried the pastor, asada, and lengua. My favorite was asada and their lengua is really good just not my personal choice of meat. They gave us free keeps and a refill! Which was really nice of them. Service was 10/10. read more

La Corona Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Yeah I highly recommend this taqueria, great service and hospitality, and tasty food. Honestly better than most of the Asian restaurants in Japantown imho. Try their tacos and their homemade tortilla chips with salsa. High key better than Gombei or Omogari lol. read more

The five stars are for the Spanish rice, which had crispy outer edges like having been toasted briefly or fried better than the rice at Panda Express. The taste also transitioned from that outer crisp into the softer inside. The beans were distinctive, having as much unique character as the beans from Luna Mexican kitchen or Super Tacqueria. The beef and peppers were less like the flame-grill from El Torito, and more like Olive Garden marinara. read more

La Corona Taqueria - Fajitas May 2025 - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Good food, good service, and great value. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Food came out quick and pretty spacious for families[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

My mom originally ordered soup from here while being sick & we have came in person a few times, we love it! The handmade corn tortillas are my favorite, the portion size is very large which is great. On a previous visit I had their Michelada mix which was one of my favorites in this area. Their staff is very friendly & helpful, would highly recommend. read more

La Corona Taqueria - Albondigas soup - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Have been coming to this restaurant for years off and on and finally getting around to leaving a review. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere is always pleasant, servers are always polite and respectful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They always try hard to accommodate my complicated dietary restrictions. Food has always been great, reasonably priced and [[HIGHLIGHT]]my 7yo. nephew loved the cute elevated toy train going around the restaurant above us as we ate.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My wife and I have always felt welcome, from the staff to the manager we've always been treated well. They're hard working folks and really do care if you have a good experience. Give them a try, I don't think you'll be disappointed. read more

Came here for takeout and was pleasantly surprised. This place definitely gives you a bang for your buck. Prices are cheap (especially for Japantown) & takeout service is quick. Would recommend carne asada tacos - not the best tacos I've ever had but for the price at $2.75 a taco, it can't be beat! read more

Amazing food and what I loved was the menudo, flautas and refills on the aguas frescas! Very delicious food!! Owner still working hard along side his workers. Family owned restaurant. In this day it's expensive to eat out but La Corona does not hit hard on the wallet. read more

Really not tasty at least what we got. Chilaquiles with thin water sauce and thin soggy chips. Heuvos rancheros swimming in thin red sauce. Tasted food service. Maybe something else is good though. read more

I don't know why this place hasn't been exploited yet. Their food is a bang for your buck and it's literally like a hidden gem near Japantown, San Jose. Tacos are a great price and Menudo is available every day. Like... how tf did I not find this place earlier. Their tacos de lengua is one of my favorites in San Jose. Menudo is good too. They gave me extra Pata which is what I always crave for menudo. Ask for extra onions, cilantro and lime and you're golden. Also always go for the Corn Tortillas. It's bomb. Literally one of the best. read more

For the price, quality, and service. I really don't think it gets much better. A nice family owns the restaurant and keeps this traditional and homemade. The corn tortillas are legit and the wet burrito is a filling deal at $12.95. read more

Unhappy with the service and food. I found pieces of plastic mixed in with my food and when I had addressed it to the waitress she claimed that it was onion and cilantro but apparently it had letters on the piece of plastic.. I was still charged for my food and not even an apology, I will not return and I do not recommend coming here. read more

Best Chile Relleno I've ever had. Also got a taco Dorado and the meat was cooked perfectly! The shell was fried in house. read more

La Corona Taqueria - Chile Relleno Plate - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Don't miss out on Taqueria Corona, nestled in the heart of Japantown! This spot has an excellent selection of taqueria classics and staples! Whenever my husband is under the weather, he swears by their seafood soup--it always does the trick! Our kids can't get enough of their tacos, which come with rice and beans on the side. It's a family favorite. Plus, they always include a bag of tortilla chips, salsa, and a salad with our entrees. My husband and I love their breakfast burritos stuffed with scrambled eggs, bacon, and cheese. They also add potatoes, but we always ask them to skip those. read more

It's the best Taqueria on the planet. Family own and they are always the best. Don. Jesus, and Don Jose are the best kind people. The food is exelent, their costumer serviles is the best. The tortillas and mulitas are a must have. The do catering too and it's the best ever. read more

I ordered "camaron empanizado" and after eating it, I got a severe allergic reaction with hives (itching, redness, swelling). I have never had a problem eating seafood ever at any place. Went to urgent care after. They were rude when we confronted them and didn't give any sort of compensation. read more

guys the tacos are 3.25 (3.50 for fish) and they are so delicious. service is sweet and attentive! pls support these folks

One of my absolute favorite spots for dinner. Great food, super affordable prices and the staff are amazing. I have the same waitress almost every time and she knows what I want and how I like it prepared and it's just a fun environment. They are always semi busy with locals which is always a great sign but I've never had to wait to be seated. 5/5 place for dinner. read more

If you trying to get a taste of Mexican food done right, this is the spot. 1st of all. The food is amazing and the train going around the restaraunt is great entertainment for the kids. Dont even get me started with the price and cost of eating here, it's so affordable it's kinda insane for the area we live in. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Def a spot for the whole family or a quick treat to yourself.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 10/10. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plus a bar section with TVs for sports[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This place is surreal! The food is sooo good and well prepared. And the staff is very friendly. I really recommend it to all my friends. read more

La Corona Taqueria - Plate : carne assada - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Quesadilla was good and did not take long wait was good. Just perfect definitely coming back so support and get amazing food.

I was shockingly impressed with the food but my absolute fave was my drink. Will be coming back to try the pozole. read more

La Corona Taqueria - Amazing Chavela - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

We came in around 8 PM on Friday, and they were fairly busy. As a group of 6, they could only accomadate us outside, which seemed perfectly fine. Because we were outside though, I feel like the service was significantly slower. We had to wait quite some time for the waitress to take our order, and then a very long time to receive our food. The staff was super friendly, though! I ordered the Flautas, which comes with three crispy, fried tortillas stuffed with beef and vegetables. All the main dishes are served with rice and beans on the side, as well. The flautas were tasty and quite filling. They didn't wow me, but they were definitely solid. Also, the prices here are great! All the main dishes are only $11.25, and the burritos are less than $10. This is a great option if you want a casual lunch/dinner spot with your family or friends. read more

La Corona Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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Who knew that the best taqueria/Mexican restaurant in San Jose would be in Japantown? Prices are pre-pandemicesque, portions are generous, service is quick and friendly, and the food is excellent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience is old school restarante.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I was there for lunch, so it could change completely after dark, idk. They have all the soups: Menudo, Albondigas, Caldo de Res, and Caldo de Pollo (I think, will double check), but only on weekends. I confirmed weekends only with staff bc the menu said soup was served daily. That didn't seem right, and it wasn't. I am going back tonight to confirm my priors, and will update if anything sways me from "Best Mexican in San Jose". read more

The food tastes great- good quality for a good price. The staff are nice, and always ready to recommend a dish. The green enchiladas and the super burritos are my fave, but friends are always happy with different plates they order. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is cozy and relaxed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

THE RUDEST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER FOR MEDIOCRE FOOD. My boyfriend and I ordered two shrimp burritos from here with just rice, beans, shrimp, and cheese. Probably the simplest order ever... We ordered them before leaving on a flight out of San Jose airport and when we got to the airport, we realize that both burritos were missing cheese. It was $40 for both of these burritos by the way. So, today when we returned, I called the restaurant and let them know what had happened and asked if we could have the burritos remade correctly. I even offered to show them a picture of our flight information and a picture of the incorrect burritos that we received. The man working was BEYOND rude, yelling at me saying that I was lying and that we really ate them and just wanted to get over on them. He went back and forth with my boyfriend and I for over 20 minutes. In the end, he still charged me for one burrito. That being said, we will NEVER be returning. Looking at other reviews, it looks like this guy has been a problem for multiple people. Good luck! There's so many better places in San Jose. Also, the chips here are DISGUSTING. Who messes up tortilla chips? lol read more

Currently home sick and miserable with Covid and All I wanted was a big bowl of Albondigas with lots of veggies. I sent my husband out to find me some with 3 yelp recommended places and he picked La Corona due to how near it was to His location. I am so glad he picked this spot. The soup was delicious, the vegetables were cut small like I like them, the albondigas the right size. The flavors were explosive. They sent the soup with all the trains of cilantro, onions, chile de arbol, lime, salsa and delicious corn tortillas. As soon as I can't I will go out to try the rest of their food. read more

Another incredible burritos eaten here at la Corona. Nothing better than this ,San Jose born restaurant.

The service was excellent, they were super friendly and made us feel comfortable. We used the big room since we were 12 in our party. They came in often to check on us. Portions were big, No one complained about their food at all. read more

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#taste - 3.5/5 #portion size - 4/5 #health - 3/5 #value - 4/5 #context - Decided to pop in with friends on a sunday night. It wasn't really that busy but the service was terrrrribly slow unfortunately. #like - The spicy salsa! I really enjoyed the kick and flavor of the sauce that came with the complimentary chips. The toppings that came with the entrees were a good variety. The food also felt relatively affordable as most items are around $10.25 to $11.25. #dislike - The horchata was pretty diluted. We had to flag down a waiter to put in our order. It took some time to get our drinks and it took way too long to get our food. #suggestion - I don't know why it took so long to receive our food...we ordered enchilada, chimichanga, chile colorado, and posole so the restaurant should def consider being more efficient in serving or cooking those items. read more

La Corona Taqueria - Horchata. - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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