Looking to try the best tacos around — without the inflated prices of a sit-down restaurant? Take a gander at these popular Mexican food trucks.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable taco trucks in Modesto, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs. (Despite their technically mobile nature, all three tend to stay in one place: you can find them at the given addresses.)
1. Tacos Vallarta
Topping the list is Tacos Vallarta. Located at 1400 D St., the taqueria is the highest rated budget-friendly food truck in Modesto, boasting 4.5 stars out of 93 reviews on Yelp. Reviewers love its prices ($1 for the basic taco, every day), carne asada and house sauce, but be aware: this truck is cash-only.
2. Taqueria El Maguey Taco Truck
Next up is Taqueria El Maguey, situated at 2601 Yosemite Blvd. With four stars out of 29 reviews on Yelp, its bare-bones menu of tacos, burritos, tortas and quesadillas has become a local favorite for those looking for a great, inexpensive option.
Like Tacos Vallarta, it has outdoor picnic-table seating and is cash-only.
3. SJ Taqueria
SJ Taqueria, located at 1300 N. Carpenter Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable truck four stars out of 27 reviews for its good flavors and variety. The joint offers sopes, flautas and nachos in addition to tacos, burritos and quesadillas — and it accepts cards.
