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Taqueria El Dorado

Mexican · San Jose

4.1 · 245 reviews Google
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About Taqueria El Dorado

Taqueria El Dorado, located in San Jose, is a local favorite serving authentic Mexican cuisine. We're open seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., ready to satisfy your cravings for delicious tacos and more. With a current rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 245 reviews, we pride ourselves on pr...

Taqueria El Dorado, located in San Jose, is a local favorite serving authentic Mexican cuisine. We're open seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., ready to satisfy your cravings for delicious tacos and more. With a current rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 245 reviews, we pride ourselves on providing quality food and friendly service. Come visit us and experience the flavors of El Dorado!

What Customers Say About Taqueria El Dorado

Taqueria El Dorado is a family-run restaurant known for its consistently good, fresh Mexican food and friendly service. Many customers rave about the burritos, especially the Chicken Super Burrito, and the excellent service. Some find the drink prices a bit high.

Popular Dishes

Chicken Super Burrito (3) street tacos carne asada super burrito menudo Fish Tacos barbacoa plate

Best For

Families Locals Quick Bite Casual

Tip: Try the Chicken Super Burrito with everything and green salsa, or the street tacos. The staff is very accommodating, even for special requests.

Frequently asked questions about Taqueria El Dorado

Taqueria El Dorado is located at 1594 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95125, San Jose.
Taqueria El Dorado offers mexican cuisine.
Taqueria El Dorado has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
The most recommended dishes at Taqueria El Dorado based on customer reviews are: Chicken Super Burrito, street tacos, carne asada super burrito, menudo, Fish Tacos.
Taqueria El Dorado is ideal for families, locals, quick bites, casual dining.
Taqueria El Dorado is a family-run restaurant known for its consistently good, fresh Mexican food and friendly service. Many customers rave about the burritos, especially the Chicken Super Burrito, and the excellent service. Some find the drink prices a bit high.
Try the Chicken Super Burrito with everything and green salsa, or the street tacos. The staff is very accommodating, even for special requests.
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Taqueria El Dorado San Jose Reviews

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Eric Alvarado

8.8/10 carne asada super burrito. The burrito is filled with fresh onion, cilantro, bell peppers, sour cream, guac, and rice, and beans. A lot of places charge extra to add everything in, and for the price $12, it is definitely worth it for the taste. The burrito is a little small compared to other places (but not terribly small). The tortilla is soft and really adds a nice touch. I only thought the meat could have just a bit more flavor to it, but I'm just nitpicking here. The woman working were really nice and the food came out in less than 5 minutes during busy lunch hour. Parking can be a little difficult and if you're not aware it's in this small shopping center you might drive right past it. I'll definitely be back to try more and if you're looking for really great food for reasonable price, definitely stop by

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A One Kaimi

The service was Top Notch! I’m a pescatarian and there was no seafood breakfast on the menu. No Problemo!! The happy lady, made me the Best Fish Tacos I’ve ever had in my life. Seriously, it was amazing!! Ono Delicious!! Broke da mouth kind grinds. Much Mahalos!!

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Nick Villalobos

The best! Especially the service. Having the best menudo doesn’t hurt

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Carl Foisy

Consistently tasty. You gotta love a SJ taqueria with a good horchata and hearty burritos. Also, always nice folks working and very understanding.

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Joe Smith

Great place. I love it! ❤️ corn tortillas very good. Meat beans and rice.

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Obi WanSheNobi

The food is amazing but this chili Verde deserved better 😂💯

Eric Alvarado
Eric Alvarado

8.8/10 carne asada super burrito. The burrito is filled with fresh onion, cilantro, bell peppers, sour cream, guac, and rice, and beans. A lot of places charge extra to add everything in, and for the price $12, it is definitely worth it for the taste. The burrito is a little small compared to other places (but not terribly small). The tortilla is soft and really adds a nice touch. I only thought the meat could have just a bit more flavor to it, but I'm just nitpicking here. The woman working were really nice and the food came out in less than 5 minutes during busy lunch hour. Parking can be a little difficult and if you're not aware it's in this small shopping center you might drive right past it. I'll definitely be back to try more and if you're looking for really great food for reasonable price, definitely stop by

A One Kaimi
A One Kaimi

The service was Top Notch! I’m a pescatarian and there was no seafood breakfast on the menu. No Problemo!! The happy lady, made me the Best Fish Tacos I’ve ever had in my life. Seriously, it was amazing!! Ono Delicious!! Broke da mouth kind grinds. Much Mahalos!!

Nick Villalobos
Nick Villalobos

The best! Especially the service. Having the best menudo doesn’t hurt

Carl Foisy
Carl Foisy

Consistently tasty. You gotta love a SJ taqueria with a good horchata and hearty burritos. Also, always nice folks working and very understanding.

Joe Smith
Joe Smith

Great place. I love it! ❤️ corn tortillas very good. Meat beans and rice.

Obi WanSheNobi
Obi WanSheNobi

The food is amazing but this chili Verde deserved better 😂💯

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Dante Lonardo

Always very kind, been coming here since I was a young kid and they treat me and any friends/family I bring in so softly. Food is always amazing and they have amazing sauces!

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Steve Powell

We come here all the time. We love the food. They treat us really nice. It’s a great place to have dinner with your family or pick up and take home.

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Cindy R.

If you want a family run place, with consistently good, fresh food and excellent service, this is the place. I've been getting my Chicken super burritos (con todo, with 2 green salsas) here for over 20 years, and they always greet me with a smile and quick service. My favorite neighborhood taqueria and very authentic selection. Love their breakfast burritos and fajitas too!

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Craig

Excellent food at market rate prices (similar to other Mexican restaurants). We particularly like their street tacos (carnitas, shredded beef, and chili verde are our fav meat) which are loaded with meat and cilantro and onions. The enchiladas and chile replenish are also very flavorable. Their refried beans and rice are delicious as well. With that said, their salsas are absolutely the best- with the exception of the mild red salsa, the others are spicy and delicious - most notable are the orange “fire” and chipotle salsas which can be put in almost anything. Nice service, courteous and direct. We only order for takeout but they do have a basic cafe if you want to eat there.

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Cindy R.

The ladies who own this restaurant are always friendly. We have been going there for years for their breakfast burritos (everything means with beans and cheese) and the Chicken Super Burrito, my favorite, with "everything" (onions and cilantro). I love their green salsa and if you dine in, love the chips and salsa. Homemade and fresh. They make my day brighter often.

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Christopher Barooni

The food at El Dorado is good I had a burrito and it was satisfying. The possibility for a taqueria to be of good food like this is a possibility to checkout this taqueria for a try.

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Chris Reynolds

This is my kids "favorite restaurant on earth", with very tasty food all around. A smaller, informal place to sit and eat but, fantastic chips & salsa, which are still complementary! Super tacos are gigantic, burritos also very good, and the staff is very friendly.

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Vanessa Valladolid

one of the best taquerias in san jose. never disappoints! great food, the soups are the best! horchata is great! i’ve only ever ordered through doordash and uber eats , i can’t say much of the actual location or service. i can just say the food is always bomb!

Dante Lonardo
Dante Lonardo

Always very kind, been coming here since I was a young kid and they treat me and any friends/family I bring in so softly. Food is always amazing and they have amazing sauces!

Steve Powell
Steve Powell

We come here all the time. We love the food. They treat us really nice. It’s a great place to have dinner with your family or pick up and take home.

Craig
Craig

Excellent food at market rate prices (similar to other Mexican restaurants). We particularly like their street tacos (carnitas, shredded beef, and chili verde are our fav meat) which are loaded with meat and cilantro and onions. The enchiladas and chile replenish are also very flavorable. Their refried beans and rice are delicious as well. With that said, their salsas are absolutely the best- with the exception of the mild red salsa, the others are spicy and delicious - most notable are the orange “fire” and chipotle salsas which can be put in almost anything. Nice service, courteous and direct. We only order for takeout but they do have a basic cafe if you want to eat there.

Cindy R.
Cindy R.

If you want a family run place, with consistently good, fresh food and excellent service, this is the place. I've been getting my Chicken super burritos (con todo, with 2 green salsas) here for over 20 years, and they always greet me with a smile and quick service. My favorite neighborhood taqueria and very authentic selection. Love their breakfast burritos and fajitas too!

Chris Reynolds
Chris Reynolds

This is my kids "favorite restaurant on earth", with very tasty food all around. A smaller, informal place to sit and eat but, fantastic chips & salsa, which are still complementary! Super tacos are gigantic, burritos also very good, and the staff is very friendly.

Vanessa Valladolid
Vanessa Valladolid

one of the best taquerias in san jose. never disappoints! great food, the soups are the best! horchata is great! i’ve only ever ordered through doordash and uber eats , i can’t say much of the actual location or service. i can just say the food is always bomb!

Cindy R.
Cindy R.

The ladies who own this restaurant are always friendly. We have been going there for years for their breakfast burritos (everything means with beans and cheese) and the Chicken Super Burrito, my favorite, with "everything" (onions and cilantro). I love their green salsa and if you dine in, love the chips and salsa. Homemade and fresh. They make my day brighter often.

Christopher Barooni
Christopher Barooni

The food at El Dorado is good I had a burrito and it was satisfying. The possibility for a taqueria to be of good food like this is a possibility to checkout this taqueria for a try.

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Daniel Rodriguez

The Carne Asada is particularly good here although I do wish the tacos were bigger for the price. Bonus pints for having Bunuelos which are located right next to where you order. I almost always grab an order to snack on for dessert.

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Nate Ulsh

Got the barbacoa plate, decent size for the price. Meat was juicy, didn't try the salsa, rice was moist and frijoles were good as well. Service was quick and polite. Literally received order within minutes of ordering.

Daniel Rodriguez
Daniel Rodriguez

The Carne Asada is particularly good here although I do wish the tacos were bigger for the price. Bonus pints for having Bunuelos which are located right next to where you order. I almost always grab an order to snack on for dessert.

Nate Ulsh
Nate Ulsh

Got the barbacoa plate, decent size for the price. Meat was juicy, didn't try the salsa, rice was moist and frijoles were good as well. Service was quick and polite. Literally received order within minutes of ordering.

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Kip Barnard

This spot is a legit hole in the wall that we love. Staff is very friendly and the service is amazingly fast. This place is our go to spot when we want. great Mexican food fast. Favorite item is the crunchy beef tacos with their hot sauce.

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Gavin McClements

Good is really good. They're friendly and quick. My only complaint is drink prices seem a tad high, but my kids and I love this place. Their carne asada super burrito with the orange sauce is the best!

Kip Barnard
Kip Barnard

This spot is a legit hole in the wall that we love. Staff is very friendly and the service is amazingly fast. This place is our go to spot when we want. great Mexican food fast. Favorite item is the crunchy beef tacos with their hot sauce.

Gavin McClements
Gavin McClements

Good is really good. They're friendly and quick. My only complaint is drink prices seem a tad high, but my kids and I love this place. Their carne asada super burrito with the orange sauce is the best!

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Casandra

The food is already prepared, it’s kinda like a buffet style. I had the carnitas it was okay. The asada was not good. The rice was garlicky. The lady that helped us was not very friendly.

Casandra Jones
Casandra Jones

The food is already prepared, it’s kinda like a buffet style. I had the carnitas it was okay. The asada was not good. The rice was garlicky. The lady that helped us was not very friendly.

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Christopher Carrillo

Staff here was serving food and cleaning with the same set of gloves on!...we left our food unfinished. $85.00 Everything here is in warming pans. Not cooked to order. They brought out COLD ground beef on my kids tacos. When I requested it to be warmed I was met with insistence that the tub of meat was infact warm and that the tacos mustve cooled while preparing the plate. The meat in the tacos was COLD regardless. Then after the meat was replaced one of the tacos came back with no cheese. In addition to the requests for napkins and additional flatware. I must've been out of my seat 5 times. We were the only people in the restaurant. Then we saw the bad glive hygiene. The service and attention should've been better. No wonder it was dead.

Christopher Carrillo
Christopher Carrillo

Staff here was serving food and cleaning with the same set of gloves on!...we left our food unfinished. $85.00 Everything here is in warming pans. Not cooked to order. They brought out COLD ground beef on my kids tacos. When I requested it to be warmed I was met with insistence that the tub of meat was infact warm and that the tacos mustve cooled while preparing the plate. The meat in the tacos was COLD regardless. Then after the meat was replaced one of the tacos came back with no cheese. In addition to the requests for napkins and additional flatware. I must've been out of my seat 5 times. We were the only people in the restaurant. Then we saw the bad glive hygiene. The service and attention should've been better. No wonder it was dead.

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