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ecvMatt
11-07-2006, 12:07 PM
OK, since this forum is for those of us in Norcal I thought I'd mention somne fo my favorite mexican food places(burrito joints) in the area, and I am interested in finding out about anyplace you can recommend.
Taqueria San Jose: under 101 off the central San Rafael exit. Awesome food!!! Great prices but it can be a bit crowded from time to time. They also own Taqueria mi Familia which is a few miles down the road and usually less crowded.
Taqueria Aguilla(sp?): in the Pinole shopping center next to the Radio Shaq. Biggest frikin quesidillas around. The al Pastor is great, the helpings are enormous and it is rarely crowded.
Betos: in Sacramento at Howe and El Camino, smaller portions but the prices reflect that. The food is really good, the breakfast burritos especially. The bonus is that it is open 24hrs and has a drive through.
One that has been recommended to me but I have yet to try is called The New Mecca it is in Pittsburg on Railroad, if anyone has been there a review would be appreciated.
what do you recommend?:smokin:
GETTINTHERETOY
11-07-2006, 12:38 PM
In Central Ca right of the 99 freeway and Monte Vitsa ave in Turlock is Los Consuela's. Great food, decent prices, full tequila menu and try their micheladas.
geberhard
11-07-2006, 12:44 PM
Killer place in Livermore off Vasco road, called "Los Vaqueros" by the Shell gas station. very good atmosphere and killer food and 'ritas! get the Shrimp appetizer, kicks ass!
Gui
wickedkewl
11-07-2006, 01:22 PM
Burrito Bandito - Airport Rd., Redding :D
T34418L3one
11-07-2006, 02:56 PM
Fiesta Taco in pleasanton! Its in misson plaza off Santa rita rd. by the digital clock. Big ass burritos for cheap.
binderbasher
11-07-2006, 03:19 PM
Burrito Bandito - Airport Rd., Redding :D
X2 best mex I know of.
Old Scout
11-07-2006, 03:51 PM
TDO Taco Stand Loon Lake spillway, only open one weekend a year! :flipoff2:
krweby
11-07-2006, 04:43 PM
Eddie's Taqueria on Sunrise in Rancho Cordova.
jsnby
11-07-2006, 04:48 PM
Adalbertos....there's a few in sac. one at sunrise and coloma, one off bradshaw, and there's another one off madison(i can't remember exactly where). Decent food, some locations are open 24 hours and have drive throughs. I recommend the breakfast burritos....the #25 carne asada, eggs, cheese, and potatoes.
In davis, I like taquiteria guadalajara. There's one on covell and anderson.
Crash440
11-07-2006, 05:18 PM
is Casa Orosco still in Dublin? That was good mexian food when I was living there.
Old Mexico in Petaluma was good IMO but they done split town or something a few months ago.
geberhard
11-07-2006, 05:40 PM
TDO Taco Stand Loon Lake spillway, only open one weekend a year! :flipoff2:
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Lol :)
steveh
11-07-2006, 07:17 PM
TDO Taco Stand Loon Lake spillway, only open one weekend a year! :flipoff2:
X2!!!
jays68yak
11-07-2006, 07:35 PM
is Casa Orosco still in Dublin? That was good mexian food when I was living there.
and livermore. thats good eats.
Richard
11-07-2006, 07:51 PM
One that has been recommended to me but I have yet to try is called The New Mecca it is in Pittsburg on Railroad, if anyone has been there a review would be appreciated.
New Mecca is not bad , usually had it 3-4 times a year , work payed for it:D , try Gorditos in Fairfield , it's next to Chucky Cheese off Oliver rd. , You must go and check out Vasquez Deli in Vacaville. They have killer burritos.
219 McCellan Street @ School Street in Downtown Vacaville Phone 707-448-2950
Kurtuleas
11-07-2006, 09:57 PM
La Costa in Brentwood and in Tracy is Fawkin SCREAMING! The tacos are awesome and CHEAP.
The Blue Agave in Downtown P-town on main street is expensive, but they got this Chicken Mole' dinner that is unsurpassed.
Sluice Sally
11-07-2006, 10:32 PM
Los Hermanos here in Pollock.......we went the other night for the 1st time and the food was awesome:D . Prices were not bad, atmosphere was great, the floor looked like sand with foot prints in it.
Very cool:smokin:
turtle4x4
11-07-2006, 10:51 PM
The best place I've been to is called Mexican burrito, its off of monument blvd. in concord.
cmasfca
11-07-2006, 11:26 PM
The best place I've been to is called Mexican burrito, its off of monument blvd. in concord.
Although I haven't been there I'll support it. Daniel you still haven't taken me there!?
Also I can't afford the gas to go to the Rubicon this weekend, so unless I can ride w/ you or Phil it looks grim atm :(
VERTIGO
11-08-2006, 09:48 AM
TACO LOCO in Folsom
jsnby
11-08-2006, 10:28 AM
Los Hermanos here in Pollock.......we went the other night for the 1st time and the food was awesome:D . Prices were not bad, atmosphere was great, the floor looked like sand with foot prints in it.
Very cool:smokin:
x2....but ask for the flour tortilla chips next time...they're awesome:)
Slapahoe
11-08-2006, 03:38 PM
Villa Corona - Napa, CA
best burrito I have ever had.
Richard
11-08-2006, 08:17 PM
Villa Corona - Napa, CA
best burrito I have ever had.
most definitely worth a try , I used to deliver there when I had my Napa route , I miss Napa:(
JeepinDoug
11-09-2006, 05:58 PM
La Tapatia, South San Francisco, Grand Ave. across from city hall.
It's a mexican grocery market with a deli, the best burritos evar!!
Family style mexican cuisine in San Bruno, Don Pico's family restaraunt. They know how to combine traditional favorties with new flavors and techniques.
shamb
11-09-2006, 10:26 PM
Antonio's quick lunch in Marysville
there's this place on the corner of Greenback and Sunrise where the Old Navy and Crispy cream are thats called La Carnita or something thats REALLY GOOD!
they have one in Folsom also off of Blue Ravine I believe.
ecvMatt
11-10-2006, 01:11 PM
Gordo Taqueria is another good one. There are a few but the one I have been to the most is at 24th and Clement in SF
numtel
11-10-2006, 04:57 PM
Villa Corona - Napa, CA
best burrito I have ever had.
There's a Villa Corona in vacaville too. It is very good.
RickyRetardo
11-10-2006, 05:50 PM
There's some real good burritos that've never dissappoint:
La Victoria's in downtown San Jo', next to San Jose State (get the orange spicy sauce for extra kick).
Pedro's in Los Gatos. Get the steak burrito with the Cadillac marguirita and your all set.
johnny_boy02
11-11-2006, 02:17 PM
Antonio's quick lunch in Marysville.
Fawkin word! Never 100% sure what im eating there. But I tastes so damn good!
La Tapita, on Grand Ave in South City
tdavis
11-11-2006, 05:51 PM
Taqueria Aguilla(sp?): in the Pinole shopping center next to the Radio Shaq. Biggest frikin quesidillas around. The al Pastor is great, the helpings are enormous and it is rarely crowded.
There's another one over the interstate, near the theaters.. I can't remember the name at the moment, but they are good!
peterfj40
11-11-2006, 09:13 PM
super taqueria...theres a few san jose locations and i think they have more
Halogrinder
11-11-2006, 10:31 PM
you bitches are missing out on the tex-mex in texas.. :smokin: seriously the best messican food you can throw a stick at.
too bad im missing out on california.. :( shitty trade :D
johnny_boy02
11-12-2006, 12:54 PM
you bitches are missing out on the tex-mex in texas.. :smokin: seriously the best messican food you can throw a stick at.
too bad im missing out on california.. :( shitty trade :D
I dont know man. The Mex food in Texas was pretty good. But our mexican cooks are almost as fresh over the border here as they are in Texas. I would say in my experence it pretty equal.
And I dont have live there:flipoff2:
Fawk Awph
11-12-2006, 02:36 PM
roach coach: tacos el pinolero in chico
and taqueria mexico in Grants Pass Or.
Callen
CaseyP
11-12-2006, 05:38 PM
las consuelas in turlock
la morenita in modesto...same fam owns both...been eating at la morenita for like 15 yrs
any of the taco trucks across from crescent supply in modesto
taqueria san jose...in modesto...bomb as hell
Taco's El Grullense on ElCamino in Redwood City......:flipoff2:
ecvMatt
11-13-2006, 02:30 PM
roach coach: tacos el pinolero in chico
and taqueria mexico in Grants Pass Or.
Callen
What the place in chico that is open till 3am, tacos de acapulco maybe. I cannot say its good when I am sober but at 3am they have great food!
johnny_boy02
11-13-2006, 03:03 PM
What the place in chico that is open till 3am, tacos de acapulco maybe. I cannot say its good when I am sober but at 3am they have great food!
I always call that place aa-co taco? But when in Chico im never sober. Agree on the great food there though!
JeepinDoug
11-13-2006, 03:08 PM
Taco's El Grullense on ElCamino in Redwood City......:flipoff2:
They're pretty good and there are several of them in the area.
Originally Posted by Bebe
Taco's El Grullense on ElCamino in Redwood City......
They're pretty good and there are several of them in the area.
The Super Burrito, Al Pastor......mmmmmmm
Hey is anyone coming up this way???? Can you bring me a burrito???j/k:flipoff2:
Chaz Murray
11-13-2006, 08:56 PM
on the corner of Washington and Fresno Ave neer the port of stockton there is a yellow building with no name on it...great super burritos!!
FELTONKID
11-13-2006, 09:34 PM
Taqueria Vallerta in Felton. :D
numtel
11-13-2006, 10:15 PM
I always call that place aa-co taco? But when in Chico im never sober. Agree on the great food there though!
I dono about acataco being good. My brother (93chico4by) had some nasty hurling after a bad burrito there.:barf: I've never had a problem though. I had the taco truck by my house on (11th ave and esplanade) today and it wasn't great. Where's the good tacos in town?:confused:
Blue Devil Toyota
11-14-2006, 11:39 AM
I can't believe it has not come up yet. Locations in both Campbell and Fremont
Taco Bravo
If your there late after a night of drinking ask for the "Boneyard".
welndmn
11-14-2006, 01:42 PM
La Costa in Brentwood and in Tracy is Fawkin SCREAMING! The tacos are awesome and CHEAP.
La Costa is the best! I go there for real taco's
When I want Tex Mex I hit Casa Orosco in Livermore (the dublin joint is in remodel, where the livermore one is finished.)
Toploader
11-14-2006, 07:27 PM
La Bamba's & La Costena(spell?) off Middlefield/Rengstorf in Mnt View. Right next to each other. Go in the back of the grocery store at La Costena's, Its a real "hole in the wall" :D
Try the Pupusas @ La Bambas. Grub.
Havnt been there in a while, time to hit it up.
Also, Mi Ranchito on Laurel in San Carlos.
Thant one at the end of Harbor Blvd in Belmont right before 101.
Super Taco in Half Moon Bay next to Rite Aid and Straw Hat Pizza. I think its better than Tres Amigos on hwy1. Nice and greasy.
X2 on the El Grullense on the El in RWC, especially when loaded and its 2am:D
Im gonna have to hit up the ones in Modesto on weekends when im out there, been looking for a good place. :smokin:
kryan
11-14-2006, 07:37 PM
La Favorita
Thiers a few around Sacramento.
My Favorite is on Florin Rd across from the Florin Mall.
You Gotta get the Asada Supper Burritto "Wet" OMG
Crash440
11-14-2006, 08:07 PM
When I want Tex Mex I hit Casa Orosco in Livermore (the dublin joint is in remodel, where the livermore one is finished.)
remodeling AGAIN????
They were just finishing the expansion into the Fosters part of the building when I moved out of there, now they are at it again?
nightcrawler
11-14-2006, 09:45 PM
X2 on Casa Corozo in Livermore. El Amigo is small family owned biz on Stevens Creek Blvd in SJ but serves killer burritos.
black86yota
11-15-2006, 08:02 AM
x3!! plus its close to the dragstrip.
-Justin
yzftaco
11-16-2006, 05:54 PM
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Also, Mi Ranchito on Laurel in San Carlos.
Thant one at the end of Harbor Blvd in Belmont right before 101..
X2 on the El Grullense on the El in RWC, especially when loaded and its 2am:D
The end of Harbor is El Metate.:smokin: That place is Screaming!! So good!!
La Tapatia, South San Francisco, Grand Ave. across from city hall.
It's a mexican grocery market with a deli, the best burritos evar!!
X500...This place I'd drive from LA to get one of their Burritos!!!! The Carnitas there is incredible!!
Taco's El Grullense on ElCamino in Redwood City......:flipoff2:
El Grullense is Damn good too!! I live 5 blocks away from this one... Eat it at least once a week. ohh so good...:flipoff2:
Also, don't forget about The Chavez super markets ( all along the peninsula) go to the back and they have a taqueria counter in the store.. They are always good and fresh meat to boot...
La Hacienda on Bay Rd. X 2nd St. (Redwood City) is Killer too.. And it's in the heart of "Little Mexico"
Tres Amigos on B St. in San Mateo has the best Nachos I've ever had.....
nevrenufhp
11-23-2006, 09:44 PM
La Costa in Brentwood and in Tracy is Fawkin SCREAMING! The tacos are awesome and CHEAP.
There's another one in Oakdale on HWY 108(F- street) next to 7-11(1 block east of Oak). Way good grub & good prices!
Then there's a killer taco truck on D street just north the R/R tracks at 7th in Modesto.
onetonbb74
11-24-2006, 12:43 PM
TAQUERIA VALLARTA on 41st in capitola ca. bomb burritos and enchilitas. the best imo.
Eduardo's #4 on race st./ san carlos in san jose is bomb for everything.
Kevie Ray
11-24-2006, 04:00 PM
La Costa in Brentwood and in Tracy is Fawkin SCREAMING! The tacos are awesome and CHEAP.
Yup!
Our family favorite :D
smurison14
11-25-2006, 07:00 PM
the "speedy taco" that roams around humboldt county makes some of the best burritos i have ever tasted.
86Yota4.70
11-25-2006, 09:14 PM
X2 for vasquez deli in vacaville.... But it has moved down the street from its old place and is now on main right next too webbs welding...
peesalot
11-26-2006, 10:37 AM
Jalisco's in Santa Rosa. Been there for 2 generations at least. good stuff.
BlackWidowCJ
11-26-2006, 01:42 PM
I like the Hacienda Del Rio in Folsom, Maybe not the best, best, but damn good to me and I swear its not because I worked there for 5 years!
FELTONKID
11-28-2006, 07:58 PM
TAQUERIA VALLARTA on 41st in capitola ca. bomb burritos and enchilitas. the best imo.
Eduardo's #4 on race st./ san carlos in san jose is bomb for everything.
X2 or any other taqueria vallerta in SC county. mmmm just had some from the felton store :p
X2 or any other taqueria vallerta in SC county. mmmm just had some from the felton store :p
In SC area, I think Little Tampico is the best.....:D
Terry4X4
11-29-2006, 05:36 PM
Another vote for Casa Orozco in Livermore. A Cadillac Margarita and the Bistek Orozco is my favorite.
shooter
11-29-2006, 06:16 PM
Burrito Factory is San jose has the best burritos...
Almaden exp & Cherry, Snell& Santa Teresa and Camden& Union
for sit down restruant... Mexico Lindo Foxworthy & Cherry
FELTONKID
11-29-2006, 10:36 PM
In SC area, I think Little Tampico is the best.....:D
Wow.Believe it or not, I went there tonight :D 3 chicken taco's, and my friends Mom's the manager, so food is on the house :D
Oh and yes, that is goooood mexican food.
placerville
12-01-2006, 05:56 PM
In general, I would say there's not much good food to be had on Highway 50 between ElDo Hills and Pollock Pines. For Mexican food, there is one stand out - Tijuana Taqueria in Placerville on Broadway - at the extreme East end of Broadway out by the airport - it's a hole in the wall but the food is great!! Second choice is the Mexican place next to the Best Western on Missouri Flat road - don't recall the name but it was pretty good. The place in Pollock Pines - Los Hermanos - have not been there in a couple of years, it's just not that good - IMHO.
Trailer Guy
12-03-2006, 09:38 AM
Burrito Bandito - Airport Rd., Redding :D
Great spot for a giant burrito. I like to hit that spot after a long flight in the plane. There aren't too many drive-thru's at 14,000 ft.
MuddWeiser
12-03-2006, 05:07 PM
Hands down the best burrito in CALIFORNIA is in CONCORD.
Hit up LOS ALTOS TAQUERIA #2 (or #1). They are both THE BEST. I can't believe nobody has mentioned this yet....
onepersonriot
12-05-2006, 08:16 PM
La Costa is the best! I go there for real taco's
When I want Tex Mex I hit Casa Orosco in Livermore (the dublin joint is in remodel, where the livermore one is finished.)
Yeah La Costa is fawkin good, sometimes I make my way out to oakley 'cause they have seafood at the one there.
is Casa Orosco still in Dublin? That was good mexian food when I was living there.
Old Mexico in Petaluma was good IMO but they done split town or something a few months ago.
We ate there once, everyone raved about it. I found it flavorless :( La costa in Antioch though.. mmMMMMmmmm
or the spillway at the TDO stand on Labor Day ;)
Rat70FJ
12-24-2006, 02:19 PM
I'll second Eddie's Taqueria as the best Burrito joint in Sac. Only open for breakfast and lunch M-F, though.
Los hermanos in Pollock is great for the trip home from the Con, so I'll second or third that one.
Colina del Oro, three locations. One in Diamond Springs, one in ED Hills and one in Shingle Springs at the Ponderosa exit is pretty good. Great carne asada tacos.
Tiajuana Taqueria on upper Broadway gets another second. Packed with immigrants at lunch, a good sign for authenticity!
1uglyranger
12-24-2006, 03:18 PM
La Costa in Brentwood and in Tracy is Fawkin SCREAMING! The tacos are awesome and CHEAP.
Yeah La Costa is fawkin good, sometimes I make my way out to oakley 'cause they have seafood at the one there.
The one in Oakley is way better than the Brentwood LaCosta, the only downside, it they don't serve beer, but we have never has a problem with bringin our own:D
Speaking of which, I wonder if they are open tommorrow, I might go to Lacosta for lunch:beer:
chris408
12-24-2006, 04:02 PM
Best Mexican restaurant I have been to is
El Zarape , in Yuba City. Generous portions, very clean place, and tastey food. A full bar is in the place as well! Plates are around 8-9$.
Nordic1
12-24-2006, 04:05 PM
Tres Hombres in downtown Chico is good
The Jerk
12-24-2006, 04:46 PM
In general, I would say there's not much good food to be had on Highway 50 between ElDo Hills and Pollock Pines. For Mexican food, there is one stand out - Tijuana Taqueria in Placerville on Broadway - at the extreme East end of Broadway out by the airport - it's a hole in the wall but the food is great!! Second choice is the Mexican place next to the Best Western on Missouri Flat road - don't recall the name but it was pretty good. The place in Pollock Pines - Los Hermanos - have not been there in a couple of years, it's just not that good - IMHO.
casa ramos is next to the best western. good stuff...
Rat70FJ
12-24-2006, 04:51 PM
casa ramos is next to the best western. good stuff...
Agreed, don't know how I could have spaced that one. Great Margaritas and right off the highway as well.
Big Rich
12-24-2006, 06:20 PM
In general, I would say there's not much good food to be had on Highway 50 between ElDo Hills and Pollock Pines. For Mexican food, there is one stand out - Tijuana Taqueria in Placerville on Broadway - at the extreme East end of Broadway out by the airport - it's a hole in the wall but the food is great!! Second choice is the Mexican place next to the Best Western on Missouri Flat road - don't recall the name but it was pretty good. The place in Pollock Pines - Los Hermanos - have not been there in a couple of years, it's just not that good - IMHO.
x2 Tijuana Taqueria is a perfect place to go for lunch and a beer or 2
I miss the old Taco House on 49:(
MochaMike
12-25-2006, 01:30 PM
Another vote for La Costa in Oakley (fast food/outdoor only seating).
Guadalajara Grill in Concord (Ygnacio Valley Road & Clayton Rd).
There is a great place in Dixon... (not sure of the name)
A little place on the first exit going north on 80. It's on the right.
Has some tables outside, & seating inside, dirt parking lot & is open Xmas day (we stop there on the way up if we're hungry).
Any one of the million Mexican places in the Mission District of SF.
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