Taqueria Eduardo – Mexican restaurants in California

Mexican Restaurant $10–20 (962 reviews From Google)
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About Taqueria Eduardo

Tucked into a quiet stretch near a local liquor store in San Jose’s Williamsburg neighborhood, this spot is a low-key stop for those seeking straightforward, satisfying Mexican fare. It’s not the place for a fancy night out — the vibe is casual and unpretentious, with limited seating that fills quickly especially during breakfast and late-night hours. The crowd is a mix of nearby workers, solo diners looking for a quick bite, and families who appreciate the kid-friendly touches and accessible facilities.

The menu leans into comfort food with a focus on tacos, burritos, and Mexican-style sandwiches—simple, hearty dishes with familiar flavors. Carnitas and carne asada both stand out for those who favor crispy, well-seasoned meat, while the pastor and tripas offer something a bit more distinctive for regulars who know their way around the options. Breakfast finds its place here too, with plates and burritos featuring classic combinations of eggs, chorizo or ham, rice, and beans. Extras like guacamole or sour cream add a creamy balance without complicating the core flavors.

Most visits revolve around satisfying, quick meals—whether it’s grabbing tacos after work or settling in for a steady, comforting breakfast. The service moves briskly, reflecting a place that handles a steady stream of locals who come knowing what to expect. It’s a spot that doesn’t rely on atmosphere but rather the straightforward authenticity of its food, appealing especially to those who favor no-frills dining and genuine, home-style flavors in a neighborhood setting.

Amenities & Services

Service options

  • Takeaway

    Dine-in

    Delivery

Highlights

  • Fast service

    Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Breakfast

    Lunch

    Dinner

    Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park

    Wheelchair-accessible entrance

    Wheelchair-accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol

    Beer

    Comfort food

    Late-night food

    Quick bite

    Small plates

Dining options

  • Breakfast

    Lunch

    Dinner

    Seating

    Table service

Amenities

  • Toilet

Atmosphere & Crowd

  • Casual

    Quiet

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards

    Debit cards

    NFC mobile payments

    Credit cards

Children

  • Good for kids

    High chairs

Parking

  • Free of charge street parking

    Free parking lot

What Locals Say

Marc. Wise From Google 4

We are visiting for a pickleball tournament and this place was right down the street near The hub. It's a non discript place next to a liquor store. Not much ambiance, bit great food. We both got three tacos: tripa, al pastor, and carnitas. The tripa was mm my favorite, with the carnitas a close second. Next tournament I'll be back.

Andrew Chang From Google 4

Absolutely love the carnitas tacos at Taqueria Eduardo. Went back for the first time in way too long and it was just as good as I remember it being when I first found it looking for a quick meal near work five years ago. It's certainly not a fancy place, but if I'm just looking for a plate of tacos and some horchata, this is still my go to place in the south bay.

J N From Google 4

First time I have been there. Had a tostada w/pastor. It was pretty good. I'll be back for breakfast. 5/7/2023: had menudo delicious. Lots of tripe, tasty broth and generous toppings. There was a line out the door for their menudo. Saw probably 20 large menudo go out the door. $20 for a large, worth it!

Hesham Naja From Google 5

Small restaurant with very limited in store seating. The burritos are the best in the area. I haven't had a better burrito since my favorite taqueria closed down to make way for an apartment development. They use whole stewed pinto beans and the rice is perfectly flavorful without covering up the rest of the fillings. The carne asada and carnitas (super crispy) are my favorites but the pastor is also good. What really topped off my experience here was the amazing service. You can tell that they enjoy running this restaurant. One thing to note is that the chips are not great and there are taquerias with much better chips. All in all, my favorite taqueria in the entire south bay.

Jason Dries From Google 5

I have been coming to this (apparently there are three and this is the *only* one I’ve tried) for almost 30 years. Consistently the best carnitas I’ve ever had. Matter of fact, if I find myself having carnitas elsewhere Eduardo’s is my gold standard of comparison. My family gets the carnitas tacos which are always excellent. They’ll get my business for another 30 years.

Rachael Sass From Google 5

The tacos here are really good, especially the chorizo ones!! The pollo asado was also good. I got the tostada de ceviche and it was nuts. If you get it to go, they give you a big cup of super fresh and tasty ceviche. Love it! Parking can be tricky during lunch so you might want to park at McDonalds.

Anson Lytle From Google 4

Very solid burrito (carne asada). A little heavy on rice, but still good. Hole in the wall, no frills location. But who goes to taquerias for the atmosphere.

Alex George From Google 5

Good quality food I love me some quesadillas!! I got an asada quesadilla with cilantro and onions. It was so tasty!! Flour quesadillas, the cheese was cooked just right and the mix with the cilantro and onions was excellent! I'll certainly be coming back to try their tacos next time!! Service Great service, friendly staff, and not too busy before noon. Atmosphere This area could be improved. The TV and sounds of a fan can be heard as ambient sound. Some music and warmer lights would definitely make the vibe better The prices were reasonable All this taken together I'm certainly returning if I'm nearby even if it's only to get a quesadilla to go!

Frequently Asked Questions

Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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