Looking for a mouthwatering Mexican meal near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Mexican restaurants around Stockton, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.
1. El Dorado Market
Topping the list is El Dorado Market. Located at 1240 S. El Dorado St. in Gleason Park, the bakery, meat shop and Mexican spot is the highest-rated affordable Mexican restaurant in Stockton, boasting 4.5 stars out of 89 reviews on Yelp.
Open since 1972, the market offers authentic Mexican fare: Its menu features burritos, tacos, tostadas and quesadillas, as well as fruit popsicles.
Yelper Claudia A., who reviewed El Dorado Market on Aug. 24, wrote, "The most delicious carnitas burritos and Mexico food ever. Always on point with the tortillas."
2. Tacos La Palmita
Next up is Tacos La Palmita, situated at 6393 Pacific Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 85 reviews on Yelp, the food truck, which offers tacos and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option.
If you're hungry for more, we found these details about Tacos La Palmita.
"We specialize in authentic Mexican tacos and quesadillas," it notes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "Our delicious tacos are served with your choice of asada, chicken or al pastor. Our quesadillas are made with a generous amount of cheese, your choice of meat, onion, cilantro and either mild sauce or our famous Palmita Sauce."
3. Tepa Taqueria
Tepa Taqueria, located at 1205 W. March Lane, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap Mexican spot four stars out of 319 reviews.
Tepa Taqueria keeps customers happy and full with a selection that includes breakfast items, which are available all day, carne asada, burritos, tacos, shrimp cocktail and enchiladas that all come with rice and beans.
Yelper Tiffany B.. wrote, "This is my favorite place in town to get tacos, burritos, and tostadas. I highly recommend the shrimp tostada, shrimp burrito and tacos al pastor!"
4. El Senor Frog's
El Senor Frog's, a Mexican spot, is another cheap go-to, with four stars out of 215 Yelp reviews. Head over to 7217 Pacific Ave. to see for yourself.
The menu at El Senor Frog's is extensive and complete with lunch specials, dinner options, combo plates and special combinations. At lunch, try the flautas, with chicken, beef or pork while the chimichanga dinner comes with two chicken or beef burritos deep fried and served with guacamole and sour cream.
5. Maria's Taqueria & Meat Market
Over in Creekside, check out Maria's Taqueria & Meat Market, which has earned four stars out of 164 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the meat shop and Mexican spot by heading over to 8909 Thornton Road.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about Maria's Taqueria & Meat Market.
"Marias Taqueria and Meat Market is family owned and operated," the business states in the history section of its Yelp profile. "Maria was born in Michocan Mexico were she learned to cook traditional family recipes at a very young age. Marias love for cooking is what inspired her to open a small Taqueria where she could share her authentic Mexican food."
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