I recently moved to Modesto and have been on the hunt for a good Mexican restaurant especially one with great tacos. I’ve tried a few spots around town that were just OK, but then I stumbled upon El Mexicano on Google Maps. It had a lot of great reviews saying they had some of the best tacos in town, so I decided to take my family and check it out.
We were not disappointed! The tacos were pretty good not the best I’ve ever had, but definitely up there. The meat was well-seasoned, and their spicy salsa added the perfect kick. I also ordered a horchata, and it was really good sweet, refreshing, and smooth. The prices were fair, and the service was fast we got our food quickly, even with a full house.
The location isn’t on the best side of town, but honestly, it’s worth it for the food. If you’re craving tacos in Modesto, I’d definitely recommend giving El Mexicano a try
Yujie Ding
Carne asada is really good, also Good portion
J. Palomares
The tacos and burritos were excellent, I also liked the salsas, the horchata had a nice balance of cinnamon and vanilla, I ordered the tacos with homemade tortillas they didn't disappoint, nice place to come back and try something else, I also recommend the birria Ramen...
Sindy Godoy
I ordered birria tacos with my son and the dried meat smelled like blood, the simple consommé 7 tacos 2 soda $40 I really would have been better off making some eggs at home ????
Eyüp Akmercan
The best taco place in modesto we loved. You must try guys so delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shayla Phillips
I ordered for a Burrito supreme Carnitas grilled one and cut I placed the order for a pickup the person I spoke with said $10 then I came it $11 not grilled or cut had to do that myself?
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Fred Guilespe
This is excellent food. I usually get tacos. I don’t see a schedule in their menu stating what days they make the salsa HOT but i know now for “Taco Tuesdays” i will be ordering them from another place or not at all. 90% of the time the tacos are fantastic and i always order them *4 tacos, Asada EVERYTHING. At least once per week the salsa is fire hot. i can’t eat them without my mouth painfully burning. I know some people appreciate the oral inferno but sadly i cannot abide. It is my only complaint as the salsa is usually in medium-hot edible range, for me. Awesome service and a short wait even when the line is long and tables packed. Gracias senoras y senioritas!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
El Toro Fragoso
????????AVOID THIS TACO TRUCK, I WENT TODAY TO TRY SOME OF THE FOOD AND TRUST IT IS THE WORST AND ALSO REALLY EXPENSIVE FOOD, IT IS NOT WORTH THE DRIVE, I ASK FOR SOME TACOS AND ALSO A TORTA WHICH LA TORTA WAS MORE LETTUCE AND BEANS AND BARELY ANY MEAT I ASK FOR LENGUA TORTA FOR 10 DOLLARS AND WAS A WASTE OF MONEY??????????LA PEOR COMIDA Y EL PRECIO MUY CARO , NO VALE LA PENA COMER AHI, MEJOR VALLAN ALAS LONCHERAS QUE HAY A UN LADO DE ESTA , CUALQUIER LONCHERA ES MEJOR QUE ESTA
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
May Rodriguez
2 tortas for $20 with no carne at all , too expensive don't go there !!
Great tripa burrito,friendly people,definitely coming back when in
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alicia Mackey
This truck used to be my favorite up until recently their quality & service has been on the decline while prices going up like crazy. Tonight's order was now our final visit; My fiance got home with our takeout order to discover ALL of our tacos have onions, cilantro & salsa when he clearly had a discussion when ordering explaining only meat on everything. Then no phone number to call them to ask if we can get a replacement or refund. $29 for 9 tacos to go in the garbage!And why does the universe do these things to us when we're tired, hungry and already having a bad day!?!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Juan Palomares
(Translated by Google) The food tasteless, simple and the customer service very bad. We asked for salt and they got upset, I don't come back anymore(Original)La comida sin sabor,simple y la atención al cliente muy pesima. Pedimos sal y se molestaron, no regreso mas
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Samuel Mann
This is a high volume and heavy repeat customer location which specializes in using higher end meat and oils. The green sauce (mild) is amazing on anything - the medium sauce (red) is for something hot. They also have a third sauce that’s really really hot.It’s very tough to consistently provide high volume food without error but you will find this is one of the best trucks in town and is constantly under attack from competitors and even the city (it’s drawing so many from local restaurants the city is harassing them for petty changes.Don’t let a few of the negative reviews take away from the fact that this is the truck to beat and most everyone knows it.Have i had a order that was in error? yes - did i have any trouble correcting it? absolutely not.This is a local gem - get some.
Chad Bryant
Good food and definitely worth the price, these repeat reviews about orders being expensive didn't look at the prices prior to ordering. Best truck on 8th st.
I recently moved to Modesto and have been on the hunt for a good Mexican restaurant especially one with great tacos. I’ve tried a few spots around town that were just OK, but then I stumbled upon El Mexicano on Google Maps. It had a lot of great reviews saying they had some of the best tacos in town, so I decided to take my family and check it out.
We were not disappointed! The tacos were pretty good not the best I’ve ever had, but definitely up there. The meat was well-seasoned, and their spicy salsa added the perfect kick. I also ordered a horchata, and it was really good sweet, refreshing, and smooth. The prices were fair, and the service was fast we got our food quickly, even with a full house.
The location isn’t on the best side of town, but honestly, it’s worth it for the food. If you’re craving tacos in Modesto, I’d definitely recommend giving El Mexicano a try
Carne asada is really good, also Good portion
The tacos and burritos were excellent, I also liked the salsas, the horchata had a nice balance of cinnamon and vanilla, I ordered the tacos with homemade tortillas they didn't disappoint, nice place to come back and try something else, I also recommend the birria Ramen...
I ordered birria tacos with my son and the dried meat smelled like blood, the simple consommé 7 tacos 2 soda $40 I really would have been better off making some eggs at home ????
The best taco place in modesto we loved. You must try guys so delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered for a Burrito supreme Carnitas grilled one and cut I placed the order for a pickup the person I spoke with said $10 then I came it $11 not grilled or cut had to do that myself?
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
This is excellent food. I usually get tacos. I don’t see a schedule in their menu stating what days they make the salsa HOT but i know now for “Taco Tuesdays” i will be ordering them from another place or not at all. 90% of the time the tacos are fantastic and i always order them *4 tacos, Asada EVERYTHING. At least once per week the salsa is fire hot. i can’t eat them without my mouth painfully burning. I know some people appreciate the oral inferno but sadly i cannot abide. It is my only complaint as the salsa is usually in medium-hot edible range, for me. Awesome service and a short wait even when the line is long and tables packed. Gracias senoras y senioritas!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
????????AVOID THIS TACO TRUCK, I WENT TODAY TO TRY SOME OF THE FOOD AND TRUST IT IS THE WORST AND ALSO REALLY EXPENSIVE FOOD, IT IS NOT WORTH THE DRIVE, I ASK FOR SOME TACOS AND ALSO A TORTA WHICH LA TORTA WAS MORE LETTUCE AND BEANS AND BARELY ANY MEAT I ASK FOR LENGUA TORTA FOR 10 DOLLARS AND WAS A WASTE OF MONEY??????????LA PEOR COMIDA Y EL PRECIO MUY CARO , NO VALE LA PENA COMER AHI, MEJOR VALLAN ALAS LONCHERAS QUE HAY A UN LADO DE ESTA , CUALQUIER LONCHERA ES MEJOR QUE ESTA
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
2 tortas for $20 with no carne at all , too expensive don't go there !!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Carna Asada Burrito Supreme
Parking: Lots of parking all Downtown Modesto
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Al Pastor
Restaurantji Recommends
Great tripa burrito,friendly people,definitely coming back when in
Food: 5
Service: 5
This truck used to be my favorite up until recently their quality & service has been on the decline while prices going up like crazy. Tonight's order was now our final visit; My fiance got home with our takeout order to discover ALL of our tacos have onions, cilantro & salsa when he clearly had a discussion when ordering explaining only meat on everything. Then no phone number to call them to ask if we can get a replacement or refund. $29 for 9 tacos to go in the garbage!And why does the universe do these things to us when we're tired, hungry and already having a bad day!?!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
(Translated by Google) The food tasteless, simple and the customer service very bad. We asked for salt and they got upset, I don't come back anymore(Original)La comida sin sabor,simple y la atención al cliente muy pesima. Pedimos sal y se molestaron, no regreso mas
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
This is a high volume and heavy repeat customer location which specializes in using higher end meat and oils. The green sauce (mild) is amazing on anything - the medium sauce (red) is for something hot. They also have a third sauce that’s really really hot.It’s very tough to consistently provide high volume food without error but you will find this is one of the best trucks in town and is constantly under attack from competitors and even the city (it’s drawing so many from local restaurants the city is harassing them for petty changes.Don’t let a few of the negative reviews take away from the fact that this is the truck to beat and most everyone knows it.Have i had a order that was in error? yes - did i have any trouble correcting it? absolutely not.This is a local gem - get some.
Good food and definitely worth the price, these repeat reviews about orders being expensive didn't look at the prices prior to ordering. Best truck on 8th st.
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