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Tradicion Tapatia
96/100 (817 ratings)
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"Finally, last Saturday, I had the chance to try this place for the first time. I ENJOYED every bite of my food, the services, the..."
Fatima Saldivar
"The crispy tacos were quite a treat! Nicely accompanied with sauce and cabbage salad. It’s a modest restaurant with plenty of pleasant outdoor..."
Arc B.
"The food we ordered was delicious it had that the homemade feel. We hope to get a chance to dine in soon next time. The salsa had a very nice kick...."
Silbia Bybee
"I really like this place, food is delicious but I had to take 1 star just because food is a little greasy...gave me a tummy ache. But it is really..."
Ely
"Deliciously and sweet.. tortas and tacos de canasta o carretera lots of people know those tacos by both..."
Raul Sanchez Mongoy
"There Torta Ahogadas are REALLY good and tasty. I can't wait to a taste something..."
Efrain Lopez
"The best tortas ahogadas around the bay area. I had my order to-go and enjoyed it at home, it worth the trip from Gilroy to Sam Jose every..."
Luis Miranda
"Yummy food! Fast service, as well. I think it's my favorite taco place now.. Everything I tried were really good. The place was very clean! Plus they..."
Glen
"This place is very unique the food they serve here is very specific to a region in Mexico and it is made in a gourmet street food style which blew my..."
Yuri Sagastume
"Excellent Delicious fresh made makes me fell in mexico. In my town Guadalajara ..."
Priscila Moncada
"Buy to eat in or take out, but never through delivery services as prices are overcharged and quality is not..."
Moises Quintero
"Great location, good food, live music usually on weekends. The tortas ahogadas are terrific, the closest you'll find to traditionally made tortas..."
Evander Quijas-Torres
"Tacos de canasta are very well done. Pretty much everything is good in here. Salsas are on point. If the place was a little cleaner and they didn't..."
Alex Sanchez
"Good food and nice..."
Luis Perez
"I would give it 5 stars if it was not for the service. The people at the counter seems to not like to be working there. Despite that, the food is..."
Lilian Tellez
"I always get an order of tacos de barbacoa that comes with a cup of consome/broth. The food is good, the service is decent and the price is fair! I..."
Evelyn Rodriguez
"Best place ever!! Food is good and there tacos de birria con queso are amazing!! I don't know if they got new cooks resently that the food is not the..."
Janeth Vazquez
Tradicion Tapatia
85/100 (1379 ratings)
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Seafood
Fast food
Mexican
Seafood
South American
Street Food
Central American
Mexican
Street Food
South American
Central American
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Breakfast
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Sit down
Central American
Fast food
Street Food
Seafood
South American
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Finally, last Saturday, I had the chance to try this place for the first time. I ENJOYED every bite of my food, the services, the..."
Fatima Saldivar
"The crispy tacos were quite a treat! Nicely accompanied with sauce and cabbage salad. It’s a modest restaurant with plenty of pleasant outdoor..."
Arc B.
"The food we ordered was delicious it had that the homemade feel. We hope to get a chance to dine in soon next time. The salsa had a very nice kick...."
Silbia Bybee
"I really like this place, food is delicious but I had to take 1 star just because food is a little greasy...gave me a tummy ache. But it is really..."
Ely
"Deliciously and sweet.. tortas and tacos de canasta o carretera lots of people know those tacos by both..."
Raul Sanchez Mongoy
"There Torta Ahogadas are REALLY good and tasty. I can't wait to a taste something..."
Efrain Lopez
"The best tortas ahogadas around the bay area. I had my order to-go and enjoyed it at home, it worth the trip from Gilroy to Sam Jose every..."
Luis Miranda
"Yummy food! Fast service, as well. I think it's my favorite taco place now.. Everything I tried were really good. The place was very clean! Plus they..."
Glen
"This place is very unique the food they serve here is very specific to a region in Mexico and it is made in a gourmet street food style which blew my..."
Yuri Sagastume
"Excellent Delicious fresh made makes me fell in mexico. In my town Guadalajara ..."
Priscila Moncada
"Great location, good food, live music usually on weekends. The tortas ahogadas are terrific, the closest you'll find to traditionally made tortas..."
Evander Quijas-Torres
"Buy to eat in or take out, but never through delivery services as prices are overcharged and quality is not..."
Moises Quintero
"Tacos de canasta are very well done. Pretty much everything is good in here. Salsas are on point. If the place was a little cleaner and they didn't..."
Alex Sanchez
"Good food and nice..."
Luis Perez
"I would give it 5 stars if it was not for the service. The people at the counter seems to not like to be working there. Despite that, the food is..."
Lilian Tellez
"I always get an order of tacos de barbacoa that comes with a cup of consome/broth. The food is good, the service is decent and the price is fair! I..."
Evelyn Rodriguez
Maya's Cafe
84/100 (782 ratings)
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"I like this place, Is hard to find an authentic Honduran restaurant here in San Jose, but this one is really good, also the Service is Incredible;..."
Sofia Cruz
"The most authentic and delicious latin food I have enjoyed in the area, they have Mexican, Saldadorean, Honduran food, I’m willing to spend my..."
Humberto Sandoval
"So delicious I started eating before remembering to take a picture. I called in a takeout order September 2020 (so we were under shelter..."
Aaron Chan
"This place hands down has the best flour tortillas you can find. Tonight I had the fried fish and plantain chips. It was really good with the red..."
Jason Liu
"Ya, it's the bomb. Only regret is not ordering the fried chicken after seeing so many of those plates come..."
Ruthy Hicks
"This place is absolutely amazing! a real trip to a Central American's gourmet. Family owned with a great atmosphere, they have the best friend..."
RICK PINEDA
"Delicious food, and excellent, friendly service. I loved the pupusas, and my family enjoyed all their food. It's a small restaurant but they have..."
Jenny K
"Favorite breakfast in San Jose area. Pricey but..."
Nancy Gutierrez
"I have only gone to this place once, and I'm not familiar with this kind of food, but the 'pescado frito' is delicious. A nice crunch and a generous..."
Kou Kamiyoshi
"nice little spot with tasty food and homey vibes! cool honduran authentic dishes but also options for less adventurous eaters too. great service at..."
Millie Chang
"This is a fantastic Latin food restaurant. The food was great with awesome..."
Charlene Teets
"We come here all the time from 1.5 hours away just to get food. Would highly recommend. By far BEST Honduran food in the Bay Area..."
halley leta-pombo
"Food was so good!! We had the fish and the seafood soup - both popular Honduran dishes - says the waiter! The tortillas are all home made too, so..."
Kimberly Nguyen
"This is one of my favorite restaurants in San Jose - I get the tilapia coconut soup every time and they even remember when I call them that I don't..."
Louise Hendon
"This is not on the menu. They made it special for me. I was in heaven. They have an incredible simply-made fillet of sole and cooked it to..."
Janice Carey
"Amazing family owned Honduran restaurant. I highly recommend the Chile Verde, but you can't go wrong with any dish that includes their homemade flour..."
Cathy Villarreal
"Just stopped in while traveling for work and absolutely loved this place - the food, atmosphere, and service. These guys will take care of you and..."
Steve Carroll
La Victoria
77/100 (3862 ratings)
Quick Bites
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Mexican
Latin
Latin
South American
South American
Central American
Central American
Fast Food
Breakfast
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Lunch
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Tapas
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Sit down
South American
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Central American
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"San Jose's staple late night Taco stop! I got the super burrito made it wet with both red and green sauce (she said it was extra charge I told her..."
Rafael DeAusen
"La Victoria Taqueria is an absolute gem in the heart of San Jose, and its long-standing reputation is well-deserved. The flavors and authenticity of..."
Preston Ho
"I recently dined at a La Victoria restaurant, and I must say, it was a delightful experience. First and foremost, the food was incredibly tasty...."
shiva saketh
"La Victoria Taqueria is one of the best Mexican places in the Bay Area. Not only is their signature orange sauce amazing their chorizo, carnitas,..."
Cameron Shinn
"Great little taco stop that's open quite early to quite late. Got a bunch of tacos to try out, only to find that they are VERY generously stuffed,..."
Kay Liew
"4/25/2023 @ 5:25pm. No parking lot for free parking. Meter parking available. La Victoria is known for its sauce. Pay extra for lengua. Leaving..."
Vincent Tang
"Delicious food, speedy service, and friendly staff. I had the lengua super burrito and the meat just melted in my mouth. They also have a signature..."
The Suave Sultan
"Two words: orange sauce. I love their super burrito and their plain quesadilla with cheese and salsa. This place is always busy even late night. Not..."
Soraya LeBrun
"Always busy due to its proximity to the nearby university. We went on a Thursday evening at 11 PM and the place was packed full with students. The..."
Sushi Sue
"I never really had Mexican foods before in my country. I loved my very first experience eating Mexican foods here. Loved how the place looks. The..."
Cindy Yanci
"My first time eating here. Food is good. Almost a hole in the wall. Perfect to-go eatery but we were able to secure seats to eat at and enjoy our..."
Carlos Mangrobang
"What can I say about the infamous La Vic's of San Jose. Mostly known for their famous Orange sauce that you can purchase by the bottle directly from..."
Jeffrey Rogers
"When I'm in town I love to just drop by and get some comfort food here. The family loves the "orange sauce" so I pick some up, pack it in ice and get..."
Broulaye Doumbia
"We got breakfast burritos with chorizo and egg and a super burrito carne asada with their famous orange sauce on the side. The food was fresh and..."
Divya Krishna