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Taquería El Sol

Mexican · San Jose

4.2 · 546 reviews Google

About Taquería El Sol

Taquería El Sol, located in San Jose, is a local favorite serving up delicious food with onsite services. We pride ourselves on using great produce to create authentic flavors that keep our customers coming back. We are committed to providing a welcoming and accessible environment, featuring a wheel...

Taquería El Sol, located in San Jose, is a local favorite serving up delicious food with onsite services. We pride ourselves on using great produce to create authentic flavors that keep our customers coming back. We are committed to providing a welcoming and accessible environment, featuring a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking lot. For your convenience, we accept credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. We also accept SNAP/EBT. Open daily from 7AM to 10PM, we offer both a quick visit and on-site parking. Our dedication to quality and service is reflected in our 4.2-star rating based on 546 reviews.

What Customers Say About Taquería El Sol

Taqueria El Sol is a popular spot known for its authentic Mexican food, large portions, and friendly, family-owned atmosphere. Customers rave about the fresh, delicious food and excellent service. Some mention cleanliness could be improved and some staff can be unfriendly.

Popular Dishes

tacos Camarones al Aho micheldas Menudo Barbarcoa tortillas carrot juice salsas

Best For

Locals Casual Quick Bite Families Groups

Tip: Go to the back through the kitchen if you want to play, otherwise get what you need and get out because it gets packed quickly!

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What to see nearby

Backesto Park
A 539m

Backesto Park

parque

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Bernal Park
A 666m

Bernal Park

parque

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Heinlenville Park
A 710m

Heinlenville Park

parque

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Japanese American Museum of San Jose
A 976m

Japanese American Museum of San Jose

museo

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Explore the area around Taquería El Sol

Taquería El Sol is located in San Jose, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Museums

  • Japanese American Museum of San Jose (A 976m) — museum in San Jose, California

Parks & Gardens

  • Backesto Park (A 539m) — park in San Jose, California, United States
  • Bernal Park (A 666m) — park in Santa Clara County, California, United States of America
  • Heinlenville Park (A 710m) — park in San Jose, California, United States

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Frequently asked questions about Taquería El Sol

Taquería El Sol is located at 705 N 13th St, San Jose, CA 95112, San Jose.
Near Taquería El Sol you can find points of interest such as Backesto Park, Bernal Park, Heinlenville Park, Japanese American Museum of San Jose.
Taquería El Sol offers mexican cuisine.
Taquería El Sol has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
The most recommended dishes at Taquería El Sol based on customer reviews are: tacos, Camarones al Aho, micheldas, Menudo, Barbarcoa.
Taquería El Sol is ideal for locals, casual dining, quick bites, families, groups.
Taqueria El Sol is a popular spot known for its authentic Mexican food, large portions, and friendly, family-owned atmosphere. Customers rave about the fresh, delicious food and excellent service. Some mention cleanliness could be improved and some staff can be unfriendly.
Go to the back through the kitchen if you want to play, otherwise get what you need and get out because it gets packed quickly!
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Taquería El Sol San Jose Reviews

4.2
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Reviews (40)
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Kelly Lopez Rosali

Love their micheldas n the food always good

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Yue Cai

We love tacos there. It’s a popular place to hangout.

Kelly Lopez Rosali
Kelly Lopez Rosali

Love their micheldas n the food always good

Yue Cai
Yue Cai

We love tacos there. It’s a popular place to hangout.

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Tavo Galeana

Hidden gem. Great food, great service. Not to spacial, but having close interaction with random people makes it all the better to sit, eat, and shop.

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James Moran

Great food and service ......

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Jorge Cruz

Really good Authentic Mexican food. Closest to homemade Mexican food. The customer service is excellent. The ladies that work the kitchen are awesome. N they are great cooks.

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Dima Matt Yahov

Amazing food and huge portions. Maybe not the cleanest place, but it has its authenticity charm. Try their "Camarones al Aho" - you will not regret.

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Becky Murillo

I went into the El Sol Market this morning. The market has a section of the store set up with tables, chairs, a huge screen TV and a counter where you can order food. The tacos I had were prepared within my sight and were delicious. The prices were moderate, and the place was very clean. I also found several items there that I was sure had been long forgotten!

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Timothy Molinari

I love this place food is very good and priced good

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Rita Weston

The men and women who work there rock they are my second family. The food is fresh and delicious.

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Vero Moreno-Diaz

Best salsas, tortillas and delicious dishes for everyone! Love their carrot juice and tortillas. Best place to shop for delicious food. Their service team are so kind and hospitable.

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mario montoya

Best Menudo !! And their hand made tortillas just love them All comfort Mexican food !!🥰🥰😍

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Jimmy

I Been a customer of El Sol for about 15 years or so.its a family owned store an there all such good people they make you feel very welcomed and it's there honest and kind hearted way they run there business that's kept me a faithful customer for all these years.you can find almost anything you need even a small bar and taqueria inside.with the food being a 10 out of 10.to me this neighborhood wouldn't be the same without this place.

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Debra Ruiz

Go to the back thru the kitchen if u wanna play. Otherwise get what u need and get out it gets packed quick! Taqueria stays busy!!!

Vero Moreno-Diaz
Vero Moreno-Diaz

Best salsas, tortillas and delicious dishes for everyone! Love their carrot juice and tortillas. Best place to shop for delicious food. Their service team are so kind and hospitable.

mario montoya
mario montoya

Best Menudo !! And their hand made tortillas just love them All comfort Mexican food !!🥰🥰😍

James Moran
James Moran

Great food and service ......

Debra Ruiz
Debra Ruiz

Go to the back thru the kitchen if u wanna play. Otherwise get what u need and get out it gets packed quick! Taqueria stays busy!!!

Tavo Galeana
Tavo Galeana

Hidden gem. Great food, great service. Not to spacial, but having close interaction with random people makes it all the better to sit, eat, and shop.

Timothy Molinari
Timothy Molinari

I love this place food is very good and priced good

Dima Matt Yahov
Dima Matt Yahov

Amazing food and huge portions. Maybe not the cleanest place, but it has its authenticity charm. Try their "Camarones al Aho" - you will not regret.

Jorge Cruz
Jorge Cruz

Really good Authentic Mexican food. Closest to homemade Mexican food. The customer service is excellent. The ladies that work the kitchen are awesome. N they are great cooks.

Jimmy
Jimmy

I Been a customer of El Sol for about 15 years or so.its a family owned store an there all such good people they make you feel very welcomed and it's there honest and kind hearted way they run there business that's kept me a faithful customer for all these years.you can find almost anything you need even a small bar and taqueria inside.with the food being a 10 out of 10.to me this neighborhood wouldn't be the same without this place.

Rita Weston
Rita Weston

The men and women who work there rock they are my second family. The food is fresh and delicious.

Becky Murillo
Becky Murillo

I went into the El Sol Market this morning. The market has a section of the store set up with tables, chairs, a huge screen TV and a counter where you can order food. The tacos I had were prepared within my sight and were delicious. The prices were moderate, and the place was very clean. I also found several items there that I was sure had been long forgotten!

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Eliseo Murillo

It's a good place to have menudo or Barbarcoa on the weekends, just allow an extra half due to the busy weekends.

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Farid Zakaria

The taqueria inside is amazing. The michelada was top notch (super zesty) and their salsa game was on point. The staff though could be more smiley , they seemed a bit moody but everything else was A+

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Danielle Mayo

Love playing the quarter machine over there but sometimes can be a drag just to get on the machine. They used to have 2 machines but now they are down to only 1. Try getting another machine in there other than that everything is else is just fine.

Eliseo Murillo
Eliseo Murillo

It's a good place to have menudo or Barbarcoa on the weekends, just allow an extra half due to the busy weekends.

Farid Zakaria
Farid Zakaria

The taqueria inside is amazing. The michelada was top notch (super zesty) and their salsa game was on point. The staff though could be more smiley , they seemed a bit moody but everything else was A+

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D Herrer

The food is decent, though the staff, especially the skinny guy at the order counter, are not very friendly, nor do the smile much. I had a quesadilla with asada but, the meats felt and tasted like they were the scraps, hard and chewy and not very flavorful. The clientele there is not very cultured, I suppose a preferred spot by truckers and construction workers. Beer is served there and they do have outside patio(parking lot) sitting. The place is not very clean.

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Rodney Bautista

Don't recommend. Had to spit out fat from food I was eating into napkin 6 times. This place use to be a lot better but now it's a waste of money.

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Keith Osterholt

I frequent this place a lot and am hooked on the quarter machine. I would give it 5 stars but rude, arrogant, and racist staff keep the stars at average. If it wasn't for the o overwhelmingly amazing other staff this place would get no stars.

Rodney Bautista
Rodney Bautista

Don't recommend. Had to spit out fat from food I was eating into napkin 6 times. This place use to be a lot better but now it's a waste of money.

D Herrer
D Herrer

The food is decent, though the staff, especially the skinny guy at the order counter, are not very friendly, nor do the smile much. I had a quesadilla with asada but, the meats felt and tasted like they were the scraps, hard and chewy and not very flavorful. The clientele there is not very cultured, I suppose a preferred spot by truckers and construction workers. Beer is served there and they do have outside patio(parking lot) sitting. The place is not very clean.

Keith Osterholt
Keith Osterholt

I frequent this place a lot and am hooked on the quarter machine. I would give it 5 stars but rude, arrogant, and racist staff keep the stars at average. If it wasn't for the o overwhelmingly amazing other staff this place would get no stars.

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Todd Furst

The food might be good but being a GRINGO, I'll never know. I went there today for lunch and sat at their hot food service counter. Although, there was another gentlemen that was served after I sat down, I waited. After 10 minutes of waiting (while 3 kitchen staff milling about, I waited). After 12 minute, another gentlemen came in and his order was immediately taken while I waited and was completely ignored! It wasn't busy and one of the servers even got himself something to eat and another just hung out. The third took the new guys order. Both of the other gentlemen were Mexican so I must assume that if you're not Hispanic, you're not welcome in their establishment. I wish they would have just posted a sign out front and I could have saved myself the embarrassment and 15 minutes of my life. All I can say is GRINGOS beware, you are apparently NOT welcome!!!

Vero Moreno-Diaz
Vero Moreno-Diaz

9 dollars for a small (4 ounces) of salsa... Even Whole Foods offers better prices.

Todd Furst
Todd Furst

The food might be good but being a GRINGO, I'll never know. I went there today for lunch and sat at their hot food service counter. Although, there was another gentlemen that was served after I sat down, I waited. After 10 minutes of waiting (while 3 kitchen staff milling about, I waited). After 12 minute, another gentlemen came in and his order was immediately taken while I waited and was completely ignored! It wasn't busy and one of the servers even got himself something to eat and another just hung out. The third took the new guys order. Both of the other gentlemen were Mexican so I must assume that if you're not Hispanic, you're not welcome in their establishment. I wish they would have just posted a sign out front and I could have saved myself the embarrassment and 15 minutes of my life. All I can say is GRINGOS beware, you are apparently NOT welcome!!!

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🕐 Hours Today
7AM-10PM
Rating
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💬 Reviews
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📞 Phone
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Backesto Park

park in San Jose, California, United States

A 539m
Bernal Park

park in Santa Clara County, California, United States of America

A 666m
Heinlenville Park

park in San Jose, California, United States

A 710m
Japanese American Museum of San Jose

museum in San Jose, California

A 976m
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