Best Tacos in San Jose, CA
12 authentic taco joints in San Jose, ranked by the Taco Love community. From birria to al pastor, breakfast tacos to late-night street stands — every spot is mapped, photographed, and road-trip ready.
Restaurants
La Morenita Restaurant
Brookvale - Chantel, San Jose · $ · 21 reviews
LOS TACOS DE MI TIERRA
Goodyear Mastic, San Jose · $$ · 122 reviews
TACOS Y BIRRIA EL CHORE
South San Jose, San Jose · $ · 174 reviews
Mar Y Sol Taqueria
Five Wounds-San Jose High, San Jose · $$ · 279 reviews
Mariscos Costa Alegre
Central San Jose, San Jose · $$ · 2,309 reviews
“Bright eatery dishing up seafood specialties & other Mexican standards, plus cocktails.”
Lobo’s Tacos
South University, San Jose · $$ · 64 reviews
Tacos El Compa Taqueria
Dentwood, San Jose · $ · 1,117 reviews
“Busy eatery turning out tacos, burritos & other Mexican staples in simple, compact quarters.”
Tacos Los 3 Reyes
Cassell and Foxdale, San Jose · $ · 1,403 reviews
TEQUILA'S TAQUERIA SAN JOSE
Stokes, San Jose · $$ · 2,258 reviews
“Unpretentious, quick-serve for traditional Mexican basics & seafood specialties plus cold beers.”
La Chingada Taqueria
Berryessa, San Jose · $ · 724 reviews
Adelita's Taquería, Restaurant & Bar
Cambrian, San Jose · $ · 2,258 reviews
“Mexican fare including gluten-free options, plus karaoke & live Latin music on some nights.”
La Victoria Taqueria
Downtown San Jose, San Jose · $ · 3,626 reviews
“Student-friendly quick fix for Mexican mainstays topped with the trademark "orange sauce" condiment.”