Mexican Restaurants near Empire

“After living in Mexico for 17 years and now living back here in the valley, we have searched for tacos that have that authentic taste we were looking for. Casa Cuevas is the best we have found!! Their tacos are fresh...handmade tortillas....excellent salsas. I wish I could eat there every day.🤗“

“Delicious tostadas and burritos. I added beans to the tostada, and it was super good. I loved the hot sauce; it just needed a little salt, which was already provided. Plenty of parking and a little table and canopy to sit. Great price! They accept cash or cards.“

“My Go to lunch birria tacos“

“have a great flavors on all food , I really like it.“

“Delicious and flavorful. Made to order, tacos, 🌮🌯🥗 and taco salad with a flour shell, served with asada meat, and tripas..with many more options available. Also, the tasty toppings are all fresh and crisp. I give a 2 thumbs up and a 5 star rating. Dont wait. Come get you some and decide for yourself. You Will Not Be Disappointed..Blessings to everyone 🙌✝️“

“Friendly staff, very clean environment and great tasting food. The food was hot and fresh. Thank you.“

“Friendly staff great did menu great deserts Great customer service locally owned🥰🥰“

“Finally had a chance to try this Ceres Mexican restaurant. They were kindly open on Christmas Eve and let me just say... hands down the best breakfast burritos we have had in the area by far! Hospitality was a 10 out of 10 as well! Definitely now our 'go to' spot! Well done!!!!“

“Excellente servicio, conida muy rica! Definitivamente regresamos!“

“My boyfriend and I stopped here to eat because we heard it was really good. Omg it was delicious! You can tell they make the food with a lot of love. I ordered the flautas and my boyfriend got the chilaquile burrito. The owner also gave us a free strawberry, pineapple, mango agua fresca. Service and food 10/10“

“We ordered the tripas tacos and the asada torta.
The tacos were top tier, delicious in every way conceivable, I'd give them a 9/10.
The torta was good, the meat was delicious and was the star of the show. The bread left something to be desired. Overall an average torta.
Great place, highly recommend the tacos.“

“Jessica's taco truck have been here for years, and they always seem to please my appetite, as they have all different types of meats, and different plates. Their food is freshly made, and the meats are juicy, and tender.
Theres plenty of parking, and as well seating under their covered earring area. Just try not to pay attention to the train that passes by,as well you occasionally seated bagger.“

“I'm literally obsessed with this place. I found out about it on Tiktok. I'm from Turlock so anytime I'm in Modesto I make sure to go. I always get their chicken family pack and it comes with beans, rice, macaroni salad, and lots of corn tortillas. I also get their pork ribs with bbq and omg it's the best! They grill their meat outside so when you pull into the parking lot you could see and smell it. I always take it to go, and they're very fast with your orders and friendly customer service. They have nice seating inside too with big flat screen TV's. Honestly guys I'm Mexican and have tried a lot of places but this place is definitely a hidden gem. A little hole in the wall 🩷“

“We tried this tonight for the first time, and it’ll definitely be our new go-to! It was quick and delicious! Prices were reasonable and food came out quick and hot! My asada burrito was delicious—normally I can’t eat a whole burrito, but I killed it tonight!“

“Came to celebrate Father’s Day with my son-in-law and the family .. Great food we got the parrillada n molcajete it was huge and delicious 🤤 only thing missing was alcoholic beverages other than that a great place to enjoy great food with handmade tortillas“

“Thank you so much for the amazing food! My mothers celabration for life was amazing, true athentic food. The highest recemedation if you plan a event, they went over and beyound, staff was truly sweet and accommodating. -;))“

“Great food and great prices. The tacos and burritos were great.“

“I only came here because Yelp told me these are the best tacos in Modesto. They are not. But the people are cool. Burrito and hot dog was damn delicious. Just not the best tacos in Modesto. And I wouldn’t order the wings again either. But I would go back, because the customer service was that good.“

“A True Local Gem for Mexican Cuisine

This outstanding local Mexican restaurant is clearly a beloved staple in the community. It's always buzzing with families and locals who come not just for the food, but for the lively, welcoming atmosphere that makes every visit feel like a celebration.

The food is consistently flavorful and generously portioned—perfect for sharing or satisfying a hearty appetite. The vibrant bar area adds to the experience, offering a great spot to unwind with a drink while catching a game on one of the many screens.

One standout feature is the salsa bar, which elevates the meal with a variety of fresh, zesty options that cater to every taste. It’s a small touch that makes a big impact.

We were told that Friday and Saturday evenings are especially popular, with dinner hours drawing a packed house. That alone speaks volumes about its reputation—so plan ahead if you're heading there on the weekend!“

“The was was good and it's so pretty inside and out.“

“My family and I love coming here for tacos! The food is always consistently good and the owners are always so nice. This is our favorite taco truck in Visalia!“

“Loved it delicious service is amazing!!!“

“Love the food here... especially since this is literally one of the very few Mexican restaurants in Turlock that offers ground beef as a meat option. I love the Nachos Supreme (with ground beef), and the tacos are amazing! They have a nice salsa bar also. The seating is a little cramped for my liking, so I just take my food to go. No biggie. Also, I detest seeing flies in a restaurant, but this place seems to manage it pretty well. I will definitely come back! Suggestion: Please switch to Coca-Cola products instead of Pepsi-Cola. Coca-Cola is so much better tasting in my humble opinion.“

“Love the salsa, often stop to just get a salsa to go. The atmosphere and servers are fantastic. Love the margaritas and my go to favorite dish is always the chili rellenos. Our favorite restaurant by far“

“The most delicious authentic dishes! Very clean. Extremely friendly atmosphere. Fun karaoke every other Wednesday evenings. Love it here!“

“really good service and the food and drinks are fire“

“Listen, I am picky when it comes to Mexican food. My grandma‘s set the bar high. And there are two specific dishes that I always order at a new restaurant, and that is Caldo de Res and Chile Rellenos…these are basic dishes but I’m beyond snobby when it comes to them. If they mess these up then I will never go back. Lupita’s Homestyle Cocina exceeded my expectations. The chile relleno was full of flavor and cooked to perfection. Lupitas only cooks caldo de res on Thursdays and it just so happened to be a Thursday when I ordered. The Caldo de Res tasted like home. I know she used the beef bones to make the broth because you can taste the oils. It was cooked to perfection with big chopped vegetables and nice sized chunks of beef. We also ordered the pick 3 and got Chile relleno, chicken enchilada, and a chicken chimichanga. It came with a nice sized helping of beans and rice. I got a monster burrito with beef and it was no joke! HUGE burrito and it had everything I wanted in a burrito (beef, whole beans, rice, cheese, guacamole, and pico de gallo. The sour cream was on the side and it was served with your choice of red or green sauce over it. Bomb. I got a flan for desert and oh my goodness. I seriously didn’t expect much because the food was good enough. But dang, that flan was spectacular. The perfect consistency and the Carmel top of the flan was so creamy and smooth. It didn’t have that burnt taste that a lot of flans have. All in all, I was impressed by every dish. I would say that the refried beans were a bit salty, but the Mexican rice more than made up for that. I took time to write this because it deserves praise and hopefully gains more business as its location is tucked away behind the KFC on Oakdale road.“

“Las mejores tortas ahogadas 🤭 yum 😋“

“Comida deliciosa y empanados muy amables“

“The service was excellent!“

“We went for brunch 🍳 Clean restaurant and had good music. The server was attentive and the wait for food was not long. I had a mimosa🍷and it went perfect with my chilaquiles, well prepared . I will definitely be dining here again. A lot of options on the menu I need to try.“

“We had a fairly large order of family packs for a party. When we got home to Ripon, we found a tray of chicken taquitos was accidentally left out. Franky was kind enough to deliver them to us because our party was starting. The food is great and they are the best! Thanks again!“

“Delicious tacos in town. I've also had their quesadillas that are very delicious and filling. Go give them a try.“

“The quality took me back 10+ years. I have not tasted this legitimate quality of burrito and tacos in over a decade. Between the Bay Area, the Southern part of the Central Valley to the Modesto area. It's been over 10 years, and the best Burrito still REMAINS on 8th Street!

The burrito flavor sent chills down my spine, anchoring me to past memories to when quality was worth your money. Customer service I received was also top tier with positive, helpful, and cheerful attitude.

Stopped by in the morning which typically has some homeless strolling around which was typical years ago and apparently seems to have not changed. I'll have to return at night to see if the vibe is still there.

Really enjoyed coming back to this taco truck. Prices are definitely reasonable and when accompanied with my favorite part, coming here is non-negotiable for my family moving forward, even if it takes us driving across town.“

“This man has been around for years and has always had some delicious tacos and burritos made with love.“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ They always add extra onions when ask for extra onions 🙌🙌🙌 their customer service is great. The tacos are delicious.“

“Good tacos and people carnitas y cuero“

“Today was the first time I ate here I thought I would try it out and I’m glad I did. The food was amazing. The staff was very pleasant, & the establishment was very clean as well. I ordered a Chile Rellano & a burrito, my sister order a tamale, & the flautas patter. I am always skeptical trying new places but I will keep coming back as the consistency of the food and the taste was just what I like. Thank you for the amazing experience“

“most under rated spot in the area by far!“

“Love Love Javis Modesto! Great Vibe, great service, great food! Bryant is an outstanding kind hearted all around guy. His staff are all AMAZING! a huge shout out, to Josh El Cantinero! thanks guys for being awesome!“

“This was by far them most delicious authentic Mexican food we have eaten this side of the border. The love and compassion that is put into the food served here is beyond excellent. As you walk in, you will immediately feel the transformation of old Mexico with its rustic beamed ceilings and mosaic hand painted tile floors. The atmosphere speaks for itself. You can tell the owners who also work there that they take pride in what they do. I highly recommend this place and think of it as a very special jem of Oakdale. Ray & Gina Hoot“

“Excelente lugar muy bueno todo“

“Her Favorite Restaurant .. Always💯“

“All right, I got a base a taco, a chicken taco and a pastor taco. Each of the three were great unique flavors between the two the tortillas you can tell they put them on the griddle and then they get a little bit crispy which I think is a great texture. The salsa on the Kabasa was a little bit spicy, but it just the right place sat on a picnic bench to eat it no indoor seating. Don’t expect a bunch of warm smiles, but you will get some very good food. How to place I’ll take my first date on but stop in and grab a quick bite. Why not
Do the pickled jalapeño not the grilled one?“

“Really great food. I ordered the taco. I like the way they make the tortillas lil crunchy. Chill is on the hotter side of you like that has really great flavor not just hot.
Only thing is flys hanging around. Maybe they can do something bout that idk.
But other than that everything was Great.“

“My boyfriend just dropped off a meal for me at my house because I’m not feeling well. WOW! Best chicken enchiladas I ever had! Best RICE. BEST BEANS! I called him and had to know where this food came from. I have never written a review. This is my first. I told him when I’m feeling better this is our new Favorite place.“

“The rice they make is the best rice ever. Even tops el tequila rice.“

“I've been here twice, both times with some coworkers. Both times I ordered the supreme burrito con carne asada. It was perfect. I also really love their agua de jamaica.
There is potentially a lot of parking in the surrounding area since it's located in a big shopping center with a parking lot.“