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Taqueria Lorena's Info
Amenities
From the business
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Identifies as women-owned
Service options
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Highlights
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Fast service
Popular for
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Breakfast
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Solo dining
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Coffee
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Comfort food
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Late-night food
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Quick bite
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Small plates
Dining options
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Breakfast
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Brunch
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Lunch
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Dinner
Amenities
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Restroom
Atmosphere
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Casual
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Cozy
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Trendy
Crowd
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College students
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Groups
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Tourists
Planning
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
Children
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Good for kids
Parking
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Free parking lot
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Free street parking
Other
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Identifies as women-owned
Best WLM Reviews
This place is the best! Love the San Diego fries with carne asada; the guacamole has the perfect amount of lime and spice, with none of the usual added tomato and white onion for those with texture sensitivities. Pair it with a Sangria soda!
Still the best tacos I ever had. Everyone is very nice and quick to serve your food. I always get the mini tacos so I can buy different kinds without leaving any. Also with some extra ask for escabeche (spicy carrots and onions ) you will love it.
I like how they make u feel like home here give u a lot of respect n all the right food
We ordered 8 tacos de cabeza and were grossed out by the meat. I thought it was chille seeds from the salsa but realized these yellow ridges were on the meat. I never had meat that looked like the meat they served us. Surely they wouldn't give us spoiled meat. But I shouldn't have to question that.. it just didn't taste right after the first bite. Would not recommend.
*Update*
Still was the worse Cabeza I have ever tasted. That's why I gave it one star.
The menu is sort of confusing because there is the original burrito (only the veg version comes with avocado, sour cream, and lettuce) and the regular burrito but no listing for a super burrito with all the fixins. They told me it wasn't on the menu but they sell it. In the end, I got the chimichanga which came with a great, refreshing green sauce.
Also tried the ahogado. Now, I don't love wet burritos so I don't eat them often but a more experienced taster told me that it came with the good cheese.
The tacos came with a good amount of meat. I didn't love the cabeza and the carne asada. I think the meats are a hit or miss for me.
No free chips or salsa bar. I have never found parking except on the side streets every time I went.
I’m a regular for their breakfast burrito in the morning ???? place is always clean, staff is friendly and we share laughs, bathrooms key available upfront (no need to ask for it), and the horchata is so good ????
Found this place via googling “Best Tacos in San Jose,’ and I wasn’t disappointed. My gf however, was disappointed because they didn’t serve enchiladas, but we didn’t google ‘best enchiladas,’ now did we?
I want be I be very clear that I ordered basic tacos: 1 carne asada, 1 chili verde, and 1 lengua. All three came with hot sauce already on them. One even had a dried red chili pepper. I didn’t mind and even asked for extra hot sauce because some like it hot and I’m some.
However, my gal’s mom also ordered two ta os and could t finish them because they were too spicy. She’s Salvadorian, and I feel like that makes a difference.
My gal ordered a burrito with everything. When you say everything, that includes hot sauce. See the pattern? She is not a fan of hot sauce, but starvation pushed her through like a champ, but they may need to restock the napkins at our booth since her nose was rubbing like it had robbed a bank.
The place was nondescript, which usually means quality in a Taqueria. Places that worry too much about how they appear usually don’t give enough attention to quality.
The restrooms were a little messy, but it was nearing dinnertime. You will need a key to use the restrooms.
There were high chairs available for children. Our toddler had rice - no hot sauce was added.
Parking is limited, but the street is also available.
Pricing was very fair, I thought. But don’t look for free chips and salsa, because they may has well have been on the back of a milk carton.
Great Mexican food right off the freeway on Old Oakland Road. Love the burritos here as well as the tacos. Favorite is the carne asada burrito with all the extras (sour cream, avocado and cheese). Plenty of parking in the parking lot.
Quick Facts About Taqueria Lorena's
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
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