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.🤗“

“Our household is so picky, there is always someone who is not happy with the food.. that wasn’t the case today, everyone was completely satisfied, not a single complaint. Asada papa nachos, carnitas taco salad, carnitas wet burrito with green sauce, California burrito, asada burrito all were absolutely delicious.. would definitely recommend them.. 10/10“

“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 🙌✝️“

“My Go to lunch birria tacos“

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

“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“

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

“the food was good great customer service and the special part no grease stuff on botton of dish“

“Delicious food! I loved the homemade flavor. I recommend the quesadillas, especially the grilled chicken and carne asada ones, and the chipotle wet burrito with carne asada, which my son loved. My wife enjoyed the alpastor tacos. Great food and fair prices, we'll be back!“

“Good tacos and people carnitas y cuero“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Amazing place! Come have some delicious food and a great time with family“

“The Al Pastor was dry and not a lot of flavor. Tortilla was good. Good thing is it opens early (8030). Maybe the other items are good because 2 other people were waiting for the restaurant to open. Try something other than the Al Pastor. Happy eating!!!“

“Excellent food and wonderful service. The owner always greets you with a smile. I always get the carnitas burrito, but today I got a chile relleno. Also excellent. Get in here and get you some!“

“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. -;))“

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

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

“the prepared Mexican food“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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“

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

“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 🩷“

“I stopped in because of ratings, and I'm glad i did. Ordered burrito supreme before "lunch time", no hesitation they made my order. So thankful. The burrito was perfect, grilled sealed and didn't fall apart. The ingredients were evenly throughout the burrito, wasn't one bite of all meat or all beans. Both salsas have complete flavor. Thank you! Also, the store has a very clean and organized appearance 👌“

“My family loves coming here! Food is always delicious and staff is friendly. Atmosphere feels warm and welcoming. My mouth is watering just thinking about coming back to eat here. 😩❤️“

“Luce served a wonderful breakfast!!!
❤️
Keep our small and delicious businesses open, and treat yourself!
The pancakes were fluffy and wonderful.
The ranhero eggs delish
and the hash-browns nice too!“

“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!“

“Las mejores tortas ahogadas 🤭 yum 😋“

“excellent tasting food. Friendly and super fast service“

“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.“

“Have been going here for the last 8 or 9 years back when they were in woodville. Now I drive 30 mins just to get their delicious food. Have tried numerous taco spots around the valley and without a doubt they have the best food. Have yet to find a better place for an asada burrito a their salsa is the best!“

“Lo megor de lo megor nosotros venimos des de Redwood City Nomas a comer ay siempre delicioso todo“

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

“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.“

“Great food even greater staff“

“This food truck is a hidden gem. I recently tried their Super Quesabirria and it was incredible. Everything on the menu, from the quesadillas to the tacos and burritos, is always flavorful and cooked just right. The service is super fast and the staff is really friendly. If you're looking for authentic and tasty food, you definitely need to check them out!“

“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.“

“Popular restaurant, all tables full on a Tuesday. The service was about perfect and the food and margaritas were great. Would say that the pork (burrito) and chicken (enchilada) meat could be more spicy. The chile relleno was exceptional. The red salsa with the chips was nice and hot.“

“They serve great food and a nice experience!“

“It's a great place and must visit it“

“Her Favorite Restaurant .. Always💯“

“When the owner used to cook for this restaurant, it was some of the best Mexican food I ever ate in my life. Now that she's not cooking it's just okay. I ate there a couple of nights ago for my 39th anniversary. My family was happy so it's okay now, it used to be bomb“

“Good tacos and people carnitas y cuero“

“My wife likes the Menudo that they prepare here. It is one of the places where the flavor of Guadalajara Menudo is best and they always serve you well. Well, at least I don't have any bad experience. Maybe there was a group playing, the truth is, I don't even know if they have live music on Sundays or it was just for that day, but I didn't ask, I owe it to them.“