Me and the wife were craving asada fries, so we decided to try them at Taqueria San Jose in Modesto. The service was excellent, the lady was helpful and very kind. We ordered the super asada fries. OMG, they were . read more

Taqueria San Jose - Super Asada Fries - Mexican Near Me - Modesto, California

Sadly I was disappointed. Chili relleno was huge but not cooked properly through chili . Asada tasted like cheap quality. Beans out of a can dry and thick. Rice no flavor and clumped up .. chips are like dry paper board. Only thing they got right was chili verde flavor and thats it. 53.54 Thrown away. .. and im from San jose and this is not how we do it . Lady was nice at front if I can leave a compliment .. do better read more

I just left there,came in to get a breakfast burrito, stood there fir about 5 mintues, and no one would say a word to me..How freaking rude

This is by far my favorite restaurant! Food is always great and service is always off the charts excellent! Love everyone that works there! The salsa is the best in the state! Before I move out of state, I will get the recipe lol. read more

The food is great. The prices are awesome. Great salsa bar with lotta authentic salsa. The service is always good. David the owner is always friendly. read more

Around the end of last year, they put out a new menu and seemed like they were doing a whole new rebrand of their restaurant. The food was great, they started opening 2 hrs earlier and staying open later. They started doing taco Tuesday with $1.50 tacos (they were smaller than the regular tacos, but still a good deal). The service was excellent, there was a wonderful woman working there who always made you feel welcome. I ate there so often, the woman knew my order by heart. Around a month ago the woman was no longer there, the staff seemed to be cut in half. Taco Tuesday went up to $2 a taco, and if you wanted carne asada, you have to pay regular price. They changed the hours back. The last 2 times I ate there, the service and food were terrible again. They gave me what looked like dry reheated carnitas from the day before, instead of carne asada I ordered. They had to remake my order. The last time I ordered a tostada. They didn't put the beans or guacamole that's supposed to come on it. Not sure what happened with the improvements, but it's back to mediocre food and mediocre service...and I'm back to eating elsewhere! read more

So this has been a regular Burrito stop for me in Modesto for about ten years. I usually order either a carne asada burrito or a carnitas burrito. My most recent visit was on September 24, 2024. I ordered a Carne Asada burrito with no rice. Most burritos in Northern California are "Mission Style" - which means. meat (choices of meat are usually: carne asada ( beef), carnitas (deep fried pork), shredded pollo asada (chicken), Al Pastor ( marinated pork), and lengua (tongue)) with beans and rice - called a regular or you can get a super which adds guacamole, sour cream, cheese, and salsa for a dollar to two dollars more. Sometimes there are two to three choices of beens. ( ie refried, whole pinto beans and black beans) and in the yuppie places the standard white flour tortilla often has other choices like flour tortillas with spinach or chili in that tortilla. So the beef was nicely spiced ( not hot/chile but a blend of spices besides salt and pepper) and had a very good flavor. It was also tender, with no obvious fat. The beans were whole and flavorful. I opted to add grilled jalapeños. All in all it was a very tasty burrito and has been consistently good over the last decade. The service has always been friendly and efficient, the dinning area tho very basic has always been clean and tidy. One of my favorites here is their salsa bar, they have a chunky salsa which I call low medium in the heat level but very tasty and a thin hot sauce which is a bit hotter but still good. I'm a big fan of picante (hot) foods but I prefer the salsa over the straight hot sauce because side it has more flavors in it - tho sometimes I go just for the hot sauce as I'm feeling the need for heat. There are also other items in the salsa bar to add to your burrito or tacos or what ever you ordered such as grilled jalapeños, pickled jalapeños, marinated onions, sliced radishes, quartered lemons ( often squeezed on corn tortillas) etc If you like real Mexican food, you'll like Taqueria San Jose - my fav in Modesto of the dozen I've tried over the years. read more

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Food is overpriced for the taste and it's just not a satisfying meal I would not recommend it to anyone. And the service is non existent. They hover around the register more than care about the customer. read more

Haven't been here in a while. Order some burritos and nachos. I wasn't expecting not to have beans in either of the burritos or nachos. Not sure if this typical for them. The food had great flavor. The salsa bar is always a hit! read more

I've been a customer for nearly 12 years and even with an extended absence of nearly a year when I returned Maria remembered my name and what I ordered. The food is outstanding,and the customer service is beyond compare. If you enjoy Mexican cuisine this is THE place to go to in Modesto. read more

Best chile rellenos in the 209! Their rice and beans, chips and salsas are amazing. Staff is nice, prices are pretty good. They're quick and always busy. But again, those chile rellenos are it!! :)) read more

Have anything you could want . Always the freshest tasting food . Service is always prompt and great . It's an old place but very well kept and clean. Good for groups or just by yourself. The best tasting menudo in the 209. The only better menudo is if you make it at home yourself . read more

I friend of mine that has lived in Modesto all his life told me that Taqueria San Jose was the best Mexican restaurant in Modesto. So I had to try it. He was right. The food is amazing. I had the shredded pork enchilada. WOW it was so delicious. Their salsa bar is unique. For instance, have you ever had pickled onions? They are soo good, and make a tasty salsa. They must have 15 types of salsa. The staff are friendly and helpful. The seating is comfortable and spacious. The TV was playing Mexican programs - so authentic! I'm definitely going back again and again. Try it, you'll love it read more

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Showed up at 6pm and it wasn't busy at all. We saw two tables waiting for ford. We ordered two burritos and a carnitas plate. It took 35 minutes! We saw our food places on the shelf and the woman bagging it didn't go near it for another 8 minutes. I completely understand that good food takes time, but a little warning would have been the courteous thing to do. read more

Taqueria San Jose. Prescott and Brigsmore. Better then the one on coffee rd even though it's owned by the same owner. More room, and plenty of tables Great customer service. They go above and beyond to make the customer feel welcomed. read more

Some of the best, authentic Mexican food in Modesto. Highly recommend to anyone working in the area looking for good service and a filling meal. Owner is a great personable guy read more

We came here after the gym since it's right next door. I've never been but my fiance has in the past. The food is good. I always get a plate with no tortilla to avoid some carbs lol.. Chicken WASNT dry. The rice & beans were good & flavorful as well. I loved how they had a different salsa bar from what I'm used too. They had pickled cabbage & tomato salsa. They even had a thing of pickled onions (BOMB). I added that to my chicken cuz I LOVE onions lol. I washed it down with the famous Jamaica read more

Taqueria San Jose - Mexican Near Me - Modesto, California

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We've been coming to this location for more than 20 years, the food always been good, but today we ordered 2 large plates of MENUDO, basically was only soup with NO MEAT WHATSOEVER, at $12.50 a plate, that's a RIPOFF. is not like I gonna be broke by this, but I like to get what I pay for...... So, never again... read more

Man honestly hurts to say this but food is way over priced I used to come here since 2015 and I loved it but lately the cooking has gone down hill service is awful as well one taco is 3.58 and filled with nothing but fat today was definitely my last day ever going read more

Food is and service is great. Sometimes the meat on the grill is a little over cooked. The owner is hands on at the restaurant.

This place used to be really good. Years ago. The last 3-4 times I went went there, there was always something that pissed me off. Today, the place had only 3 customers eating and only 3 waiting for their food, but I still waited 25 minutes for 4 tacos. 1. It's HOT, like they don't have an air conditioner. All that tells me is that they don't care about the customers comfort. Cool air cuts into their profits too much. 2. The employees are beyond sullen. There's is no, "Hello, can I help you?" No smiles, no "thank you, have a nice day." They all mumble and barely look at you. They seem almost irritated at having to help you. - It's almost as if the manger or owner left early and all the employees are sluffing off. 3. The wait. I stood, sweating, watching the cook for 25 minutes. He was in NO HURRY and he cooked only one thing at a time. Slowly. Very slowly. 4. I paid $9.98 for four skimpy, soggy tacos. The tortillas were so soggy they fell apart. I HATE THAT. - B SKIP THIS PLACE and to to the taco trucks. You'll only wait 5-10 minutes, the food is much better and much cheaper. Last I was there the tacos were $1 or $1.50 - Not $2.29. read more

The beans are hard as a rock the food has no taste customer service is unprofessional conduct I tried to explain to the manager that the top you placed on top of my hot soup was used for a soda top the heat of the soup melted the top. I asked him will he replace the soup he became angry and continue to be argumental read more

So I'm a huge fan of wet burritos and id run over a robot chicken for some bomb verse salsa!! My babe brought me here to grab some dinner and I'm glad she introduced me to this place. I like how small it is, it makes it feel more intimate and family oriented. I ordered a veggie burrito, extra crispy on the tortilla with light cheese and wanted it WET so I requested half Verde sauce and half Red Sauce on top Either I was really hungry that night (which I was, I was craving a burrito I hadn't had a good one in a long time) The girl at the register was nice and the cooks were friendly too. The entire staff speaks to you, the service was good, my food came quick even though we were the only people in the restaurant I recorded a mukbang video and tore that burrito up!! It was so good we went back the next day. I really enjoyed my food and experience there!! I'll be going back soon, talking about this burrito makes me want one right now!! read more

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Again, great food, great service, good prices. Clean and open inside. Convenient parking. read more

Taqueria San Jose - Super Taco with Rice and Beans, delicious - Mexican Near Me - Modesto, California

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I went with a buddy who had been here previously. Menu selection is wide, including seafood. They have one board with the various selections, and then, another board against the window with a few photos of dinner plates and breakfast. I ordered the two tacos plate that comes with rice and beans. I was also able to get a medium agua de piña, which is quite unusual along highway 99, it seems. Most places only seem to have horchata. My buddy got a quesadilla. Drinks were given at the counter, along with some not-so-fresh chips that were sitting under heat lamps. Prices were reasonable. It was a bit over $10 for the plate and medium drink. There is a salsa bar between the tables near an entrance that also had jalapeño peppers and more. The food was delivered in a short time. It looked amazing, but wasn't great. It was around 8 p.m. when we went, so maybe, we just got leftovers. Everything lacked spice. The agua de piña didn't really taste like piña/pineapple--not even the Kool-Aid-style Zuko packets. I'd return, but I will probably keep looking for other Mexican restaurants. read more

Taqueria San Jose - Two tacos plate, with rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Modesto, California

I know it's been said a lot, but the low star reviews confuse me. Granted, I only get a few things but their burritos are awesome. Their service is even better. I typically get the chili relleno plate with rice and beans. I have tried it elsewhere and I keep coming back here. Fully recommend. read more

Amazing al pastor, Carne asada, and shrimp cocktail. Fill up on ridiculously tasty cabbage salsa too. This is the best taqueria in the world...that's right I said the world! I've traveled all over the country (mexican food goes downhill very fast outside of USA/Mexico) and have yet to find a tacqueria with better flavor. The quesadillas and nachos are also amazing, but I always stick with the carne asada burrito because it's so well seasoned. For you vegetarians, the vegetarian burrito is VERY tasty. I am a meat lover and I sometimes order it because it's so good. Not a place to bring a date unless they're comfortable with a hole in the wall. Horchata + chips and cabbage salsa + shrimp cocktail + carne asada burrito and you can thank me later read more

The sadest burrito I ever had. Ordered a regular burrito asada . Super skimpy on the asada 1st bite all tortilla. Thought if I kept goin it would get better but nope. Dam shame maybe the other dishes are better idk. The tacos were ok but I gues it's really hard to mess up a taco right?? Lol step it up San Jose taqueria!! I'm from SJ. And never had a crappy burrito like this. I hate giving bad reviews but this is deserved.. read more

Taqueria San Jose - Hardly any meat and the asada I did get was super fatty in chewable. Sad just sad - Mexican Near Me - Modesto, California

I've visited this establishment for years. I do not recall an issue at all. The food is good, their staff Is friendly and is always a welcoming environment when I arrived. Great parking and easy to find location. It will be an uncommon thing to go wrong. read more

I used to come here all the time since they first opened. Haven't been for a while and decided to stop in today. VERY disappointed. Y'all, BEANS FROM A CAN! They were even dried out when served. 1 "super" taco (street taco style) with rice and those crap beans, $10! Not good anymore and won't be back. Maria's around the corner is so much better. read more

I've been coming here for years. My parents live around the corner and when it comes to Mexican food anything is better than Taco Bell. I usually order the burritos (carnitas, asada, pollo) it's all good. When it comes to the size of the burrito it's big. You get a lot for your money. The meat is ok, sometimes the asada is drier than it should be but the carnitas is awesome. The tacos are good but for the price I think it's a little high for what you get. Overall it's a decent taqueria, nothing amazing or really special but the service is always impeccable. read more

Great customer service and food was fast and hot. I recommend the super burrito and the orchata

Horrible service and I used the bathroom there was cockroaches in that place .. disgusting!!

First time here with my girl and it's hands down the freshest condiment bar: sauce, lime, onion, radish, and more.. I had the beef fajitas and it was pretty good. A little too seasoned for my taste. Beef was a bit over cooked. The beans, rice, and lettuce on the side is well seasoned as well. Presentation and quality is much more favorable here than most Mexican restaurants in Modesto. Not sure how and or why this place has bad reviews but it's definitely a hole in the wall. read more

This place is so awesome...menudo on weekends, just good ol insides and pig feet. Staff and place are nice

The last two times I've eaten here the food was considerably different. If you had never been there before, you might be satisfied with the food. My findings: The house (red) salsa was hotter, refried beans appeared to be no longer made with lard (their claim to fame), so there was nothing to distinguish them. The rice was fine. This was my old stomping ground, so I will miss coming here every few weeks, but the food is no longer up to par. The place has evidently changed owners and has new cooks. I don't see any familiar staff. I decided to try the other location on Coffee. I have gone there twice recently. The Coffee location, from what I understand, still has the same owner. :) I was much happier with my experience at the Coffee location. I will return there, and from now on will bypass the Prescott location. read more

Service is VERY VERY slow , the staff is rude & the food is pricy. This used to be a great place to eat. The food tastes good but so does Ranch Fresco downtown the service & price is better. read more

I've been going here for the past few years and it's never disappointed me! Whenever I need a good authentic burrito or a quesadilla, I know this is the place to go. read more

Honestly the food is great but I waited over a hour and a half for just 2 Burritos I was amazed of how long they took it it's better to order on phone hours ahead to get your food on time read more

Took care of some stuff in Modesto n of course, needed some tacos. Stopped in here before heading home n it was pretty good. Some of the salsa options were different, they had cabbage in them... but yum! I would stop here again. read more

Taqueria San Jose - Mexican Near Me - Modesto, California