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Famosa Taqueria
- 299 Keyes St, San Jose, CA 95112

Mexican restaurant ★4.0 (15)·$10–20

299 Keyes St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA

4.0
My absolute favorite Taqueria in town. 🤤 Great food. Great prices. Friendly service. The staff are so welcoming and friendly. Their portion sizes are great. Amazing birria 🤤 Good vibes all around. - J P
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$10–20 per person Reported by 15 people$1–10$10–20$20–30

Famosa Taqueria Introduce

**Famosa Taqueria** in the heart of San Jose, California, stands as a premier destination for authentic and high-quality Mexican street food and classic platillos. This popular local spot has earned a strong reputation among California residents for delivering exceptionally flavorful dishes with great prices and generous portion sizes. The restaurant expertly balances traditional recipes, such as rich Birria and classic Tacos, with creative, modern additions like the celebrated Famosa Fries, ensuring there is a delicious option for every taste.

The atmosphere at Famosa Taqueria is defined by its **Casual** and friendly nature, providing a relaxed environment where customers feel welcome. Patrons consistently praise the "Good vibes all around" and the highly welcoming and **Friendly service** from the staff. It is a favored choice for all meals, being highly **Popular for Lunch, Dinner, and Solo dining**, while also having the capacity to accommodate **Groups**. For residents of the Silicon Valley looking for a dependable and delicious Mexican meal, Famosa Taqueria is a top contender.

Famosa Taqueria is conveniently located at $text{299 Keyes St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA}$. This centralized location in San Jose makes it easily accessible for residents and workers across the greater Bay Area looking to grab a quick and satisfying meal. The establishment is built for accessibility and convenience, with important features to note:

  • **Free street parking:** Ample parking options are available on the street, minimizing hassle for those traveling by car.
  • **Wheelchair accessible parking lot:** While the general parking is on the street, the provision for a wheelchair accessible parking lot ensures that patrons with mobility needs are well accommodated.

This commitment to easy access and parking reinforces the taqueria's function as a user-friendly and reliable neighborhood institution.

Famosa Taqueria offers versatile dining solutions tailored to the California lifestyle, focusing on convenience and flexibility for individuals and large parties:

  • **Dine-in and Seating:** Guests can enjoy their meal right on-site in the **Casual** dining area.
  • **Outdoor Seating:** An excellent option for enjoying the pleasant California weather while savoring their delicious food.
  • **Takeout:** Perfect for customers on the go or those who prefer to eat at home or work.
  • **Delivery:** The restaurant offers delivery services, bringing their beloved menu items directly to your doorstep.
  • **Party Packages:** For events and gatherings, the taqueria offers dedicated party packages such as:
    • **20 or 30 Tacos** with sides (Rice, Beans, Salsas, Guacamole, and Chips).
    • **20 Quesabirrias and Consomé**.
    • **Famosa Fries Party Tray** or **Nachos Party Tray**.
    • **Quesadilla Party Tray**.

The menu and customer experience at Famosa Taqueria are rich with features and highlights that set it apart in the competitive San Jose food scene:

  • **Exceptional Birria:** A major highlight, available in traditional forms like **3 Quesabirrias With Consomé** and **Birria De Res** (juicy or dorada), and creative forms like **Birria Ramen**, showcasing the meat's "amazing" quality.
  • **Wide Variety of Burritos:** Highly praised, with a selection including the classic **Súper Burrito**, a hearty **California Burrito** (which includes seasoned fries), and vegetarian options. One customer specifically noted the burritos are "really good," often ordering a "super mixed, al pastor with asada."
  • **Unique Famosa Fries:** These loaded fries feature your choice of meat, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole, making them a popular and generously portioned specialty. **Salchipapas** (fries with turkey sausage) are also available.
  • **Authentic Aguas Frescas:** The drinks menu is a highlight, featuring traditional Mexican beverages like **Horchata** and **Mango Agua Fresca**, with one reviewer declaring the **Horchata** "top notch." Half-gallon bottles are also available for groups.
  • **Fast Service:** Recognized as a key feature, ensuring minimal wait times and a seamless dining experience.
  • **Generous Portions and Value:** Customers appreciate the "great food" and "great prices" combined with "great portion sizes."
  • **Full Mexican Platillos:** Offers substantial plate meals served with rice, beans, and tortillas, featuring choices like **Platillo De Carne Asada**, **Platillo De Al Pastor**, and **Chicken Fajitas**.
  • **Family and Group Options:** The restaurant is noted as **Good for kids** and the comprehensive **Party Packages** make it an ideal choice for event catering.

For inquiries, placing an order for takeout, or discussing a party package, you can contact the restaurant at the information below:

Address: $text{299 Keyes St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA}$

Phone: $text{(669) 667-1506}$

For anyone in the California region, especially in or near San Jose, Famosa Taqueria is worth choosing for several compelling reasons that extend beyond the typical taqueria experience. First and foremost is the culinary excellence, particularly the **Amazing birria** and the quality of their most-ordered items like the **Super Burritos** and **Famosa Fries**. The ability to get both a classic, rich **Consommé** with a **Quesabirria** and a huge, creative **California Burrito** in one place speaks to the menu's successful range.

Furthermore, the high level of customer satisfaction with the service and value is a major draw. The combination of "Great food. Great prices. Friendly service" and "Great portion sizes" creates a genuinely positive value proposition that is hard to beat. The commitment to **Fast service** makes it ideal for a weekday lunch rush, while the diverse menu—which includes items like **Bacon Wrap Hotdogs** and a full selection of **Salsas**—ensures it can satisfy diverse cravings.

Finally, the excellent accessibility features, including outdoor seating and flexible service options (Delivery and Takeout), allow local users to enjoy Famosa Taqueria's delicious offerings on their own terms, whether dining on-site or hosting a large event using one of their convenient **5 DE MAYO Party Packages**. It is a consistently good choice that delivers on its promise of quality, comfort, and speed, solidifying its status as a highly recommended Mexican restaurant in San Jose.

Famosa Taqueria Food & drink

  • Famosa Fries and hot dogs

  • Bacon Wrap Hotdog $8.75

    Mexican style bacon wrap hotdog Grilled onions Mayonnaise, ketchup and mustard

  • Hot Dog With Fries $12.50

    Bacos wrap hot dog with grilled onions ketchup mustard mayonnaise, seasoned fries on the side

  • Salchipapas $10.00

    Seasoned fries, turkey sausage topped with ketchup, mayonnaise , salsa Valentina and lime juice

  • Veggie Famosa Fries $10.75

    Seasoned French fries Melted monterey cheese Guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo

  • Famosa Fries $16.50

    Choice of meat, fries, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.

  • Salsas

  • 8 Oz Pico De Gallo $3.95

    Chopped tomatoes, onions, Serrano pepper and cilantro fresh pico de gallo

  • 8 Oz Guacamole $5.95

    Creamy avocados mixed with fresh tomatoes, onions, and cilantro.

  • 8 Oz Salsa Roja $5.95

    Roasted tomatoes, tomatillos and chile de árbol yummy red sauce

  • 8 Oz Orange Salsa $5.95

    Mexican Sour cream, roasted chile de árbol yummy spicy orange sauce

  • 8 Oz Salsa Verde $5.95

    Roasted tomatillo and Serrano chiles yummy green salsa

  • Birria

  • Consommé $3.75

    Birria broth with meat

  • 3 Quesabirrias With Consome $17.25

    3 Quesabirrias with a cup of cosome on the side

  • Birria Ramen $14.50
  • Birria De Res Dorada $19.50

    Birria de res(beef) dry crispy Rice, beans, cilantro, onions, limes and tortillas

  • Birria De Res $19.50
  • 1 Quesabirria $5.75

    One corn tortilla filled with tender, slow-cooked beef, melted cheese, and served with lime wedges, cilantro, sliced onions, and radish.

  • Nachos

  • Súper Nachos $15.50

    Choice of meat, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.

  • Regular Nachos $9.75

    Tortilla chips, melted cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream No meat

  • Tacos

  • 3 Taco Plate $17.75

    Three tacos choice of meat Rice and beans on the side

  • 1 Regular Taco $3.95

    Choice of meat, cilantro and onion.

  • 1 Veggie Taco $3.50

    6 inch corn tortilla , Rice, beans, cabbage, pico de gallo, cheese, sour cream and guacamole.

  • Súper Taco $6.50

    6 inch corn tortilla, choice of meat, cheese, guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo

  • 2 Taco Plate $14.50

    Two tacos choice of meat Rice and beans on the side

  • 1 Quesataco $5.75

    Crispy tortilla cheese , meat, cilantro and onions

  • Drinks

  • Horchata $3.99

    Cinnamon milk rice drink

  • Mango Agua Fresca $3.99

    Mango fruit drink

  • Squirt Mexicano $3.99
  • Half Gallon Bottle Of Mango Agua Fresca (64oz) $11.00

    64 oz bottle of Mango agua fresca

  • Jamaica $3.99
  • Canned Sprite $2.50

    The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.

  • Half Gallon Jamaica $11.00
  • Coca Mexicana $4.50
  • Jarrito Mandarina $3.99
  • Canned Coca-Cola $2.50

    The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

  • Sangría $3.99
  • Jarrito Tamarindo $3.99
  • Half Gallon Bottle Of Horchata (64oz) $11.00

    64 oz bottle of horchata

  • Platillos

  • Platillo De Carne Asada $19.50

    Chooped grilled beef steak with rice, beans and tortillas.

  • Platillo De Al Pastor $19.50

    Marinated pork with rice, beans and tortillas.

  • Platillo De Birria $19.50

    Birria de res (beef) juicy with rice beans and tortillas.

  • Chicken Fajitas $19.50

    Grilled chicken bell pepper, onions, tomatoes with rice beans and tortillas.

  • Platillo De Pollo Asado $18.50

    Seasoned grill chicken, rice, beans and tortillas

  • Birria De Res Dorada $19.50

    Birria de res (beef) dry crispy, rice, beans and tortillas

  • Platillo De Carnitas $18.50

    Fried pork in lard with rice beans and tortillas.

  • 5 DE MAYO Party Packages

  • 20 Tacos, Rice, Beans, Salsa Verde, Salsa Roja, Pico De Gallo, Guacamole And Chips $100.00

    Choice of meat Feeds 4–6 people

  • 20 Quesabirrias And Consomé $90.00

    Yummy Crispy Quesabirrias with consomé Salsa verde and salsa roja Feeds 4-6 people

  • Salchipapas $50.00

    Seasoned French fries, sliced fried turkey sausage, topped with lime juice, ketchup, sour cream, mayonnaise and Valentina hot sauce. Feeds 5-7 people

  • 10 Bacon Wrap Hot Dogs $70.00

    Bacon wrap hot dogs, grilled onions, ketchup, mayo and mustard

  • 30 Tacos, Rice, Beans, Salsa Roja, Salsa Verde, Pico De Gallo, Guacamole And Chips $150.00

    Choice of meat Feeds 6-9 people

  • Quesadilla Party Tray $70.00

    Choice of meat Guacamole sour cream and pico de gallo Feeds 4-6 people

  • Nachos Party Tray $70.00

    Tortilla chips choice of meat, cheese, guacamole and pico de gallo Feeds 6-8 people

  • Famosa Fries Party Tray $75.00

    Seasoned fries, choice of meat, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole Feeds 6-8 people

  • Soups

  • Birria Ramen $14.50

    Delicious birria broth and meat with ramen

  • Birria De Res En Caldo $19.50

    Beef soup Comes with cilantro onions limes and tortillas

  • Sides

  • Side Of Whole Beans $3.75
  • 1 Churro $2.85

    Traditional Mexican churro

  • Jalapeño Poppers (3) $2.75
  • Side Pico De Gallo $2.99
  • Side Of Rice $3.75
  • Bag Of Chips $2.99
  • Order Of Fries $4.50
  • Side Of Refried Beans $3.75
  • Side Of Guacamole $3.75
  • Torta

  • Torta $13.50

    Choice of meat, beans, cheese, sour cream Pico de Gallo, cabbage, and avocado

  • Burritos

  • Bean And Cheese Burrito $6.75
  • Regular Burrito $13.95

    Choice of meat, rice, beans, cilantro and onions.

  • Bowl $15.50

    32 oz bowl choice of meat, rice, whole beans, pico de gallo, sour cream , cheese and guacamole

  • Súper Burrito $16.50

    Choice of meat, rice, beans, pico de gallo, sour cream cheese, and guacamole.

  • Vegetarian Burrito $12.75

    Rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and cabbage.

  • Chimichanga $15.50

    Deep fried burrito choice of meat, rice, refried beans and cheese inside guacamole and sour cream on the side

  • California Burrito $16.50

    Choice of meat, fries, cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole.

  • Quesadilla

  • Super Quesadilla $13.50

    Super choice of meat, guacamole, and sour cream.

  • Cheese Quesadillas $5.50

    10 inch flour tortilla filller with melted cheese

Famosa Taqueria Details

  • Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Offerings

  • Comfort food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Seating
  • Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Crowd

  • Groups
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • Children

  • Good for kids
  • Parking

  • Free street parking

Famosa Taqueria Photos

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Famosa Taqueria Location

Famosa Taqueria

299 Keyes St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA

Famosa Taqueria Reviews

An average rating of ★4 from 43 user reviews.

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