Craving Mexican food?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Mexican restaurants around San Jose, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.
1. Tacos El Compa Taqueria
Topping the list is Tacos El Compa Taqueria. Located at 1321 Blossom Hill Road in the Cambrian Park, the Mexican spot is the highest-rated affordable Mexican restaurant in San Jose, boasting 4.5 stars out of 477 reviews on Yelp. Chimichangas, handmade tortillas, chorizo tacos and more options are available.
2. Lucy's Mexican Grill
Next up is Branham / Pearl's Lucy's Mexican Grill, situated at 615 Blossom Hill Road With 4.5 stars out of 217 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option. Get tacos and more with fillings like al pastor, lengua and carne asada.
3. Chavelas Restaurant
Fairgrounds's Chavelas Restaurant, located at 960 S. First St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap Mexican spot 4.5 stars out of 269 reviews. Super nachos and burritos are part of the menu offerings at this spot.
4. Tu Mero Mole
Tu Mero Mole, a Mexican spot in the Cambrian Park, is another budget-friendly go-to, with four stars out of 824 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2041 Woodard Road to see for yourself. Soft tacos, burritos, quesadillas and nachos are some of the menu items.
5. Araujo's Mexican Grill/El Paisa Taqueria
Over in Fairgrounds, check out Araujo's Mexican Grill / El Paisa Taqueria, which has earned four stars out of 725 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the spot to score tacos and more by heading over to 3070 Senter Road. Stop in for tortas, tacos and vampiros at this restaurant that began as a taco truck in 2005.
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