Bay Area/ San Jose/ Food & Drinks
Published on August 16, 2019
The 5 best Mexican eateries in San JoseTacos El Compa Taqueria | Photo: Siobhan S./Yelp

Hungry for Mexican food?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Mexican spots around San Jose, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best places to satisfy your cravings. 

1. Tacos El Compa Taqueria

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Topping the list is Tacos El Compa Taqueria. Located at 1321 Blossom Hill Road in the Cambrian Park area, it is the highest-rated Mexican restaurant in San Jose, boasting 4.5 stars out of 476 reviews on Yelp.

2. Luna Mexican Kitchen

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Next up is downtown's Luna Mexican Kitchen, situated at 1495 The Alameda. With four stars out of 1,320 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican eatery has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Lucy's Mexican Grill

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Blossom Valley's Lucy's Mexican Grill, located at 615 Blossom Hill Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the restaurant 4.5 stars out of 217 reviews.

4. Adelita's Taqueria & Bar

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Adelita's Taqueria & Bar, a Mexican spot that also serves breakfast and brunch, is another high-traffic go-to, with four stars out of 1,289 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1896 Curtner Ave. in Cambrian Park to try it for yourself.

5. El Camaron De Sinaloa

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Finally, over in Fairgrounds, check out El Camaron De Sinaloa, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 266 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sushi bar and Mexican spot at 245 Willow St.


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