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Best Mexican Food in San Jose

Wet burritos on Bird Avenue
Sauce over the whole thing

Sauce over the whole thing

Green or red, it goes right over the burrito. Get it with chorizo and you've got a lunch that holds up.
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Tacos, kept simple

Tacos, kept simple

Our basic taco is meat, onion and cilantro on a tortilla, with a good salsa. That's all it needs.
Chips and salsa

Chips and salsa

We make our sauces here. Dine in and the chips and salsa come with your order. We call it chip salsa.
Enchiladas at lunch

Enchiladas at lunch

Enchiladas come with rice and beans, and they're out quick, so they work for a lunch run.

From the kitchen

Best tacos I’ve had so far in the bay, and the only place around that strikes a good balance between tortilla, meat, onions/cilantro, and good quality salsa. I almost gave up on finding tacos here that were more than just a big mess of meat, and am really glad to have found La Taquiza.

Tom R.

If you find this review then congratulations. You have just stumbled upon the greatest taqueria in the South Bay. There are burritos, and then there is this, a little piece of heaven. The Al pastor is incredibly tender and flavorful. The tortilla is so soft you'll want to rest your head on it. I had this for the first time two days ago. Since then I haven't stopped talking about it. There salsas have more flavor than any other salsa. This is an incredible taqueria that deserves your…

Joey G.

Best restaurant in San Jose and also another location in Los Cabos. The food is so reasonably priced and delicious! When you are seated you get a beautiful tray of homemade sauces that range from mild to hot, guacamole, and fresh salsa. Try the fish tacos, catch of the day, grilled and add the creamy jalapeno sauce, chipotle sauce and guacamole, so good! The service is excellent, and the servers speak both English and Spanish and are so friendly. Great place for families too. Love this outdoor…

K K.

Came by on a Tuesday lunch for a called-in to-go order. Service was prompt, staff was amicable. Great tasting red sauce was poured over the top of the wet burrito with fantastic condiments to complement the chorizo. Pretty big and filling!

Nate U.

Excellent carne asada burrito here!! They also use refried beans which I love. This is a great local taqueria, one of the best in the area! Will definitely be back.

Christine C.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular dishes?

Taqueria the Taquiza is known for everyday Mexican food. Our most popular dishes include:

  • 3 Taco Plate: Three soft tacos filled with a choice of meat, served with rice and beans.
  • Wet Burrito: Smothered in red sauce and melted cheese, this burrito holds a choice of meat, beans, and cheese.
  • Enchilada: Corn tortilla rolled around a choice of meat and topped with red sauce and melted cheese.
  • Súper Burrito: A large flour tortilla packed with a choice of meat, beans, cheese, rice, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.
  • Chips & Salsa: Crunchy tortilla chips come with a side of tangy house salsa.
  • Sope: Thick corn masa cake topped with beans, a choice of meat, lettuce, cheese, and sour cream.

Check out our full menu.

What are you known for?

We’re known for Mexican tacos, burritos, shrimp dishes, and hearty breakfasts in San Jose, with quesadillas, tortas, and refreshing aguas frescas.

  • Mexican Food: Mexican favorites range from tacos and burritos to enchiladas, steak dishes, shrimp specialties, and egg breakfasts. Examples include Taco, Super Burrito, Enchiladas, Carne Asada, Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo, and Huevos Rancheros.
  • Burritos: Burritos come in regular, super, and sauce-covered styles, with shrimp, breakfast, and bean-and-cheese options. Examples include Regular Burrito, Super Burrito, Wet Sauce Burrito, Burrito De Camarones, Breakfast Burrito, and Bean and Cheese Burrito.
  • Seafood: Seafood dishes feature garlic, ranchero-style, and spicy shrimp, plus shrimp-filled tortillas, shrimp cocktail, and ceviche tostadas. Examples include Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo, Camarones Rancheros, Camarones Ala Diabla (Hot), Quesadilla Con Camarones, Cocktel De Camaron, and Tostada De Ceviche.
  • Drinks: Drinks include hibiscus agua fresca, horchata, Mexican bottled sodas, water, and domestic and imported beers. Examples include Agua De Jamaica, Agua De Horchata, Imported Mexican Bottle Sodas, Bottle Water, Domestic Beer, and Imported Beer.
  • Breakfast: Breakfast brings Mexican-style eggs, ranchero eggs, eggs with chorizo, chilaquiles, and a burrito option. Examples include Huevos a La Mexicana, Huevos Rancheros, Huevos Con Chorizo, Chilaquiles, and Breakfast Burrito.

Additionally, explore Quesadillas, Tacos, Enchiladas, Tostadas, Fajitas, Sandwiches, and Tortas.

What meals do you serve?

We serve Breakfast and Lunch

Do you offer delivery & takeout?

Yes, we offer Takeout

Do you offer catering?

Yes! Taqueria the Taquiza offers catering for parties, office lunches, family gatherings, and other events.

Visit our catering page for more information.

What payment methods do you accept?

When you order online, we accept credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover), Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

Services & amenities

Is your restaurant wheelchair accessible? Yes, our restaurant is wheelchair accessible.

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: San Jose, Fruitdale, Lick, Campbell, Santa Clara, Guadalupe / Washington, Seven Trees, North Willow Glen / Gardner, Cambrian Park, Alamitos, Willow Glen, San Jose - University, West San Carlos / Burbank, Willow Glen South, Kennedy Santee, San Tomas, Alum Rock, Brookwood Terrace, Meadows, and Wayne.

Anything else?

We are also known for Family Friendly Restaurant

Our location

Map showing the location of Taqueria the Taquiza on 1447 Bird Ave. in San Jose
Taqueria the Taquiza

San Jose, CA

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