This place is the best tacos in Fresno HANDS DOWN ikd the bad reviews but those people are tripping and you have to do is ask Abel The owner you want a big ass burrito this has been in the family for Two generations also cost of living has gone up so does the food prices The birria tacos FIRE!!!! The Adobaba FIRE!! Any how the owners are always there Abel and his wife are tending to there customer so next time you have issues tell them they will fix it Until next time Salud!!!! read more

This place is awesome if you're craving asada tacos. I went during lunch time and ordered to go. All the tables were taken but it's alright because I got my food pretty fast even though there was a line. I ordered asada tacos and the salsa on it was spicy for me. So I would probably get it on the side next time. They were pretty big tacos, very filling. I can't wait to come here again and probably try a burrito or torta next time. read more

La Elegante Taqueria - Asada tacos :) - Tacos Near Me - Fresno, California

Hands down the best carne asada in town. The meat is tender, well-seasoned, and packed with flavor, but the fresh guacamole takes everything to the next level you genuinely have to try it. I usually order the Tostada it's massive!!!! And the Tacos are Huge!! It's a super small spot with very limited seating and a low-key, no-frills vibe, but don't let that fool you. Grab your food to go or score a table if you're lucky. Absolute hidden gem located in downtown Fresno. Can't wait to go back again. They close at 2 and closed on Mondays. read more

La Elegante Taqueria - Carne Asada Taco beans and rice - Tacos Near Me - Fresno, California

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The customer service is top tier. Their aguas frescas are very refreshing and some of the best I've tasted. We went in on a very hot day and they even refilled our cups before we left. The carne asada burrito was OK for me, but my fiancé enjoyed it. The birria tacos lacked flavor and were quite dry in my opinion and the beans and rice didn't stand out. I may give them another try, but for now I have no inclination to return. read more

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Great tasting food. The asada tacos delicious. The server was friendly. The restaurant was clean and had beautiful pictures on the walls

One of my favorite taco spots in Fresno! I recently went to La Elegante in Chinatown, and this place has been a go-to for me and my coworkers for a long time. The staff is super sweet and always gets us in and out quickly, which I really appreciate. I usually order my food to go, but if you want to dine in, they do have some seating inside. Now let's talk tacos. I ordered a lengua taco and a cabeza taco and asked for everything on them--which I highly recommend if you want maximum flavor. These tacos are always packed tight and loaded, and even to-go, everything arrives in perfect A1 condition. Yes, they can get a little messy, but trust me, it's so worth it. The red salsa has just the right amount of heat, the meat is cooked perfectly, and the corn tortillas pull everything together so well. They also usually add cucumbers, which are clutch when things start getting a little spicy. If you're looking for solid, flavorful tacos with great service, definitely check out La Elegante. Fresno classic. read more

La Elegante Taqueria - Got two tacos lengua and cabeza - Tacos Near Me - Fresno, California

I rate this place 3.5 stars. The only thing carrying this place is the carne asada. It is packed with flavor and is juicy. Everything else about the taco is very basic, it is definitely not the best tacos in Fresno. At almost 4$ a taco it's not what the hype claims it is. read more

La Elegante Taqueria - Asada - Tacos Near Me - Fresno, California

Cute little place that is clearly a neighborhood favorite (very busy at lunchtime). Friendly and quick service, which is much appreciated! The food is very filling and the quesadilla was packed full! We plan on coming back and trying a couple more plates from this restaurant. read more

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What an unexpected surprise and treat, having lunch at La Elegante Taqueria. After running an errand in Fresno, this restaurant was highly recommended to us as great food and very important, authentic Mexican food. They were right on both counts. My pork burrito, mollete and pineapple drink was exactly what I needed, delicious local Mexican food. Spoke to the owner, Abel, who was very gracious and proudly told me his dad founded the restaurant 40 years ago. Love the history of this business, lots to be PROUD of. His dad is in the photograph behind us. I love this place for its delicious Mexican food but also for its great customer service, history and nice people. I will definitely be back on my next trip to Fresno. read more

La Elegante Taqueria - Loved our food - Tacos Near Me - Fresno, California

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Hands down my favorite tacos and burritos in Fresno. The outside area and inside dining area are not the best, but the food is so worth a trip and makes up for the lack of picturesque dining area. It is a very small dining area so be prepared to either wait for a table or take it to go. You will be cramped in there waiting for your food too. You must try the Adobada tacos and burritos. Oh goodness they are good! Get the lemon and cucumber agua fresca too. Honestly, order whatever and you'll like it. Enjoy! read more

3/28/25 Getting lunch! 2 Asada Burrito bowls ordered. They do not have chicken. FYI. The worker said it would be ready. I went to pick it up shortly later. Arrived. Greeted. Order ready and received. Paid for it and wished a good day! Appreciated! Small restaurant. Nice. Calm. Clean & safe. They have booths, a bar & table with chairs. Lunchtime! Asada Burrito bowls ordered was DELICIOUS! Lots of flavor and the hot sauce included made it even better! Fresh & tasty!! Mother said hets was REALLY Great!! 1/2 is plenty! Another meal for both of us! Good service & GREAT lunch!! Highly recommended!! read more

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Great tacos poor customer service needs improvement the woman taking order only takes care of everyone else before taking your order also rude read more

For generations, a family favorite for authentic, bold-flavored Mexican food. The tacos, tortas, and burritos prepared at this tiny Chinatown gem are considered some of the best in town. They have been prominently featured on ABC30 Dine and Dish. The Fresno Bee voted them the Best Tacos in the Central Valley for 2024 (and many years that proceed that). Patrons rave about their carne asada (beef steak) tacos, burritos, tortas, menudo on the weekends, and adobada (marinated pork). The menu consists of traditional, simple but very flavorful dishes. Tacos, burritos, tortas, quesadillas, meat plates, and Mexican-style soups are some of the dishes on the menu. The prices are very reasonable. The food comes quickly. The menudo is as good as advertised. The tripe tasted clean and was tender and chewy. The broth was flavorful. They will give you more stacks of tortillas if you ask at no additional cost. The tacos start at $3.23 and are served with guacamole, onions, cilantro, cabbage, and chiles on warm, soft corn tortilla shells. The taco combos come with two tacos, a side of whole (not refried) beans, rice, and sliced cucumbers. Each taco comes with a sliced lemon wedge. You will be charged extra for cheese, $0.75. The adobada was good but I did not love it. I enjoyed the juiciness and flavor of the carne asada more. The salsa is fiery hot, tangy, thick, and has a subtle sweetness. They put just enough on the tacos. Any more and it would be too spicy. Service seemed hurried but this is because they are always so busy. The servers are friendly and attentive. They might need extra time to get back to you. The restaurant is small and seating is limited. It is the most popular lunch spot in Chinatown, so expect long lines and wait times during lunch hours throughout the week. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 AM - 2 PM. Closed on Sunday and Monday. read more

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Hands down one of my favorite taco spots in all of Fresno. It's a small place inside, but don't let that fool you. The service is fast and the food is always fresh. Every time I've gone, my order has been out in about 3 to 5 minutes, and the quality has been consistent every single time. The asada is legit; tender, full of flavor, and no fat or gristle to worry about. But the real winner for me is the lengua, especially in a torta. The way they grill the bread is something special and adds a signature touch that really sets it apart. Easily a 5 out of 5 for me. The only thing to note is the price per taco is a little up there, but with how everything's gone up lately, it's to be expected. Still completely worth the drive and wait if you're looking for real, authentic tacos. read more

La Elegante Taqueria - Asada tacos - Tacos Near Me - Fresno, California

So I gave this place a try again and I loved it. Prices are a little high but at this point everything is going up. I always get the tacos because those are my favorite and my husband loves the birria. Service is great even when they are extremely busy. If you don't like crowded places I don't recommend coming between the hrs 12-1:30pm. It can get really crowded but the staff does a great job at attending everyone so don't get discouraged. It's a small place so seating is tight. I recommend sitting at the bar that way you're not waiting for a table. read more

La Elegante Taqueria - Small oily burrito and small salsa smh - Tacos Near Me - Fresno, California

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I've always heard great things about this place but just never had the chance to try it. Their hours are kinda odd. But let me tell you, these are the best tacos in Fresno. Hands down. The usual taco comes with your protein, avocado sauce, red salsa, cabbage, onions, cilantro. They give REAL avocado sauce. Most places just blend squash and try to push it as "avocado salsa," it really gives the tacos something different. They also give cabbage! I love cabbage in my tacos, adds a good crunch and sweetness. And the way they cook their tortillas, they get this nice crust on the outer part. The asada was amazingly seasoned. Everything just worked well together. This place would have gotten 5 stars but I'm not a fan of the beans and rice. I was expecting more of a refried beans and rice but it's really boiled beans and rice. I felt like they lacked a bit of flavor. I also wasn't a fan of the cabeza tacos. I was just expecting more. It was kind of gamey, also kinda lacked flavor as well. BUT regardless, the asada tacos were so good it cancels out everything else, that's how good it is. A definitely must try. I know their hours are odd. But you have to make the trip out. read more

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Love the food and service! Sweet employees and fast service. Great customer care I loved everything.

Best taco spot in Fresno. Grateful to have them in our community. Love everyone who works there, always good vibes. Food is always hot, quick and fresh. Service is always great. If I could eat here everyday I would. read more

Best tacos in Fresno! Best to order ahead of time and show up early as hours are pretty limited.

I came to ale Elegante Taqueria several times most recently on 2/17/23. The Al pastor tacos are delicious 9/10 (just wish their tortillas would be homemade). But their food is out of this world as for tacos!!! I did ask if the Al Pastor was pork and I was informed it was as they mostly have beef, pork and goat items no chicken. The Al Pastor is my favorite and the goat was pretty good too! I even got the dude a burrito a few days ago. The Al Pastor is hard to believe it's pork!! As it's so juicy, mouth watering delicious!!! They do have dine in but limited seating and counter top seating too! It is small inside and staff is always friendly. A nice homey feel. Catering to Spanish speakers and non Spanish speakers as myself ...I can't ask for more than this place!!! This place is always packed but they whip out orders so quick as they are prepared for the rush. I usually come in close to closing time and today during the rush for the first time I was in and out within minutes. I always tip them really well. My order has always been 100% accurate!!! I am really impressed by this place. Since I'm working in the area now this is my go to spot for tacos :D I'm always craving them!! Parking is a hit or miss but I usually find parking. Overall, this is probably my favorite taco place in Fresno. Two Al Pastor Tacos is $7 which is not bad. They are huge and filling. Did I mention delicious? I can tell this restaurant works hard and take pride in their food 100%. Flavors are addictive and right amount of spice. Overall, I will be back!!! Great service, delicious food and cute inside. Location is perfect too!!! read more

La Elegante Taqueria - The Al pastor tacos (pork) 9/10 on 1/24/23 so delicious!!!! - Tacos Near Me - Fresno, California

Superb tacos, not a fan of their burritos. Good spot for tacos. The service is fast. In all of Fresno this is the spot for tacos. read more

Just an FYI, this is based on one visit- My review may change down the road. I finally was able to make it to La Elegante after I have been told by my coworkers and friends that they have the best tacos. I used to live near Clovis and tacos in the south or west side of town are just better. It is in the west side, E and Kern street. Upon arrival, it was very hole in the wall. The tables were filled and there was a line out the door. We decided to eat there sat on the bar stools. Service 3.5/5: It looks like a family run restaurant and hole in the wall, but they were decent and fast. Food 3/5: We got the combo plate for $12 each with one asada taco and one adobada taco and rice and beans on the side. Let me break it down: Tortillas- Tacos came wrapped in two medium size corn tortillas, my tortillas were crunchy, my husband's were not. Made me feel like I was eating a crunchy taco from taco bell and I prefer soft tacos. Beans- Bland, tasted boiled and not refried? Rice- Had cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers. Too much going on and the tomatoes and cucumbers were thrown all over the best part of my meal which was the Al Pastor taco. I like my meals more simple. Tacos with cilantro and onions (I did leave the salsa and guac on my tacos) I prefer my mexican rice and beans with no fuss. Al Pastor- After picking out the tomatoes and cucumbers out of my al pastor taco- It was very good. It is the best al pastor I have had in Fresno. I hated that they covered the best part of my meal with those items. I would have went to Taco Bell if I wanted a crunchy taco with tomatoes. Asada- My asada taco tasted like a cross between a street taco, robertitos and Taco Bell. Not my favorite. The salsa in the tacos were okay. Not as spicy as I liked. Price- With tip and tax, it came to about $35 for lunch for 2. A little steep. Overall- Our spot is Don Tacha because we can get a few simple street tacos and rice and beans for only $13. However, if we had a really bad craving for Al Pastor, we may make it over here. I was just really thrown off with the diced tomatoes and cucumbers all over my food. read more

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La Elegante was just La Ele-OK for me. I was not impressed. It wasn't bad. But it didn't live up to the hype. I may have ordered wrong? Idk how you can go wrong with tacos at a taco shop. But the other patrons were ordering a wide variety of things off the menu. Maybe I'm just not a fan of my tacos swimming in creamy guac-sauce. I could have done without the sauce altogether. The food seemed to be good quality and well prepared. The seating situation gave me anxiety. So packed, I had to wait outside while waiting for my to-go order. Maybe I'll give it another go someday. read more

The tacos were delicious and the salsa and beans so yummy service was on point and the ambiance was amazing

El chile/salsa que le ponen a la comida, it's delicious!! The service with the young beautiful ladies is exceptional, excellent customer service skills no matter how busy they are. Restaurant managers should swing by and take some notes on how this restaurant treats and welcomes their people! From Gema read more

Delicious & satisfying, time after time. A "destination" restaurant, especially now that highway construction to accommodate the high speed railway makes getting there more challenging. But worth the effort. My go-to order is the Carne Asada Taco Plate. The meat is well-seasoned, lean, tender, sliced into short strips, with thin-sliced cabbage, just the right amount of a spicy salsa-guacamole sauce and contained in doubled soft corn tortillas. The whole beans and rice accompaniments are also yummy. A couple of slices of fresh cucumber give contrast to the savory heat. Taco perfection, IMHO. Other menu items, burritos & quesadillas, are also high-quality, but I'm addicted! read more

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The Food is wonderful! The people there are great. I've been going to them for over 30 years.

Small storefront that's easy to miss but don't skip it! Their tacos are all delicious and their quesadillas are the best. They're super packed with meat, cheese and rice. I'm a fan of their red salsa. The food comes out pretty quickly considering they are always super busy during the lunch hours. read more

La Elegante Taqueria - Asada quesadilla plate with beans and rice - Tacos Near Me - Fresno, California

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It's easy to drive past La Elegante as it's a small location in the middle of other businesses but do yourself a favor and stop by. It's a takeout only spot, no eat in. They are however extremely efficient and have your order ready faster than you can scroll through your timeline. I've tried the tacos and the torta, both were so good I didn't get a picture before I started eating. I usually get the asada and adobada. Both are well seasoned. The tacos here are a hearty portion much bigger than most taco trucks. Check them out for a quick lunch in the area. read more

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The tacos are good but I'll never forget how you guys treated that poor homeless lady who wanted water shame on you guys and yall represent the Mexican community how embarrassing DO BETTER read more

We had very tasty carne asada tacos from here... Definitely to-go. Lots of homeless and seedy chracters here. We almost didn't stop... But the food made up for the challenging environement... read more

I've been going here for over 15 years now. I first discovered their taco truck with their father, who was so sweet and kind. It wasn't until much later that I discovered their restaurant location. The food is honestly one of a kind and so delicious. The best tacos, burritos, quesadillas, all of it! The service is great and usually pretty quick. The restaurant is small but I can say it's cozy, you definitely feel it's a family restaurant. So glad I live closer again so I can have it more often! read more

Best tacos in the entire world...for real though. I've been throughout Mexico and LATAM and this is THE BEST!

This place it's such a hidden gem I've always loved their burritos and tacos. I used to come often when I worked in downtown. It's been three years since the last time I visited this place. I happened to be in downtown and decided to grab some late lunch with my brother. It was about 2:00pm and they were closed :( However, the owner was so kind, he let us in and took our order This is what I appreciate in small businesses..... their service and willingness to make the costumer happy. I wish I had taken pics of my food lol But it was so good I forgot to. De finally 10/10 in both food and costumer service. read more

La Elegante Taqueria - I love how this place cares so much about their costumers - Tacos Near Me - Fresno, California

Second times a charm! I tried going to right before Christmas and they were closed, but I was so glad they were opened today! I ordered two asada tacos and a limon agua fresca. Their service was friendly and quick, I did not have to wait too long after ordering for my food. Hands down probably one of the best tacos I've had in town! I'm disappointed that I didn't try them sooner. The tacos are fully loaded, great size and has lots of flavor! The hot sauce that the have on the tacos has a good kick but was amazing! If you can't handle a little heat, I'd recommend having it on the side instead. Looking forward to trying more items on their menu on my next visit. read more

La Elegante Taqueria - Asada Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Fresno, California

La Elegante Mexican Restaurant is a family-owned and operated restaurant in Fresno, California. It was founded in 1984 by Celia and Benito Arenas, who moved to Fresno from Los Angeles with their five children. The family started out with a food truck, which quickly became popular for its authentic Mexican food. In 1993, the Arenas family opened their first brick-and-mortar restaurant in the heart of Fresno's Chinatown. The restaurant is now run by the Arenas children, who continue to uphold their parents' commitment to using fresh, local ingredients and serving high-quality Mexican food. La Elegante is known for its wide variety of tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and other Mexican dishes. I recently had the opportunity to visit La Elegante and try their al pastor tacos. The tacos were made with fresh, juicy al pastor and served with onions, and cilantro on warm corn tortillas. The tacos were absolutely delicious! Overall, I was very impressed with La Elegante Mexican Restaurant. The food was delicious, the service was friendly, and the prices were reasonable. I would highly recommend La Elegante to anyone looking for authentic and delicious Mexican food in Fresno. Follow me on IG @hungry_dude_usa read more

Asada tacos are very tasty. Well seasoned. Flavorful. Salsa was spicy but good. Horchata homemade and worth it. read more

La Elegante Taqueria - Asada tacos - Tacos Near Me - Fresno, California

Hands down the best Asada tacos in town. I make the drive just because they are so good. Staff is friendly and service is fast.

Some of the best tacos in Fresno! If you didn't know it was there you would drive right past it.

The outside looks pretty sketch and not typically a place I would've stopped to try, but thanks to all the great reviews and social media posts, I'm so glad I did!!! The service was so fast and food was hot and fresh! I mentioned that it was my first time there and the server even brought me a sample of all the different meats! I will definitely make it a new regular place! read more

La Elegante Taqueria - Asada & adobada taco combo plate - Tacos Near Me - Fresno, California

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