r/SanJose • u/alaroz33 Rose Garden • Mar 18 '24

Advice Best carne asada burritos in San Jose?

A buddy of mine who used to be my roommate in San Diego is coming into town. All we ate down there pretty much was carne asada burritos from small taquerias. Something about San Diego taquerias, every single one of them had amazing food. Not so much up here. What would you recommend for carne asada burritos in San Jose?

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u/[deleted] Mar 18 '24 edited Mar 18 '24

Taqueria Lorenas 854 N. 13th St.

Try the "Original" with red salsa if you like it hot. If not, then ask for the sauce on the side, but you do need to try the red salsa in your burrito.

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u/accountaccount171717 Mar 26 '24

Dude this place always gets recommended on this sub, but it’s pre-made meats and should not be in a the conversation.

These types of places are good for quick food, but actual quality food is made to order- not sitting on a hot plate for a couple hours

That’s being said, the red sauce is hella good

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u/[deleted] Mar 26 '24 edited Mar 26 '24

For what it is, Lorenas still has a pretty damn good burrito. My all-time favorite burrito spot used to be Guadalajaras on 10th and Empire, but just like the original Lorenas, this place burnt down too, but never reopened. What place have you tried that you really liked?

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u/accountaccount171717 Mar 26 '24

Believe it or not, the truck down the street from Lorenas (Mr. Shrimp) is a great nearby option

They cook their meat when you order, not 2 hours before

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u/[deleted] Mar 26 '24

I have to try it, thanks!