3 Best Mexican Restaurants in Modesto, CA

Expert-recommended Top 3 Mexican Restaurants in Modesto, California. All of our mexican restaurants actually face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence. You deserve only the best!

5+ YEARS IN TBR
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LA PARRILLA MEXICAN RESTAURANT & BAR

1700 McHenry Avenue, Suite 6,
Modesto, CA 95350 Directions

Since 1999

Specialities:

Taco Truck Burrito Vegetarian Burrito Supreme California Burrito Fuego Burrito Supreme Burrito Supreme Mojado Fajitas A La Parrilla Caldo De Pollo Albóndigas Caldo De Camarón Pozole Caldo De Res Menudo Camarones Empanizados Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo Camarones A La Diabla Camarones Rancheros Camarones Tapatíos Jayden's Special Shrimp Cocktail Tropical Shrimp Seafood Tacos Camarones Al Chipotle Camarones Poblanos

" La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant & Bar is Herrera's family-owned and operated Mexican restaurant in Modesto. The restaurant is located in the McHenry Village Shopping Center. The restaurant provides high-quality ingredients and delicious drinks at reasonable prices. La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant & Bar has three locations: McHenry Avenue, Oakdale Road, and Riverbank. Their original location was established in 1999. La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant & Bar provides catering options and banquet event facilities. La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant & Bar offers a dining room with comfortable booths and tables. They also provide free Wi-Fi and phone charging stations.

2026 Highlights: They can accommodate larger parties. Enjoy their delicious food in either the lounge area with a full-service bar featuring 10 draft beers with one rotating tap, or in their main dining room with comfortable booths and tables, or more privately in their banquet room for events. They offer Limited vegetarian options, delivery, take-out, and take reservations. They accept credit cards and Apple Pay. A wheelchair-accessible facility is available. "

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License #2725890

Menu:

SPECIALTY TACOS:
Taco Modesto $7.00
Taco Truck Taco $5.00
Veggie Tacos $12.00
Taco A La Parrilla $7.00
Tacos Caseros $16.00
SPECIALTY BURRITOS:
Taco Truck Burrito $15.00
California Burrito $16.00
Vegetarian Burrito Supreme $14.00
"Fuego" Burrito Supreme $17.00
Burrito Supreme Mojado $15.00
CHICKEN POLLO:
Pollo A La Corona $17.00
Pollo A La Diabla $18.00
Mole Tapatio $19.00
Chicken Tampiqueña $18.00
Pollo Ranchero $18.00
Pollo Con Chile $19.00
Chicken Milanesa $19.00
Pollo Poblano $19.00
APPETIZERS:
La Parrilla Super Appetizer $22.00
Tostaditas Caseras $16.00
California Nachos $13.00
Mango & Jicama Ceviche $18.00
Nachos Fiesta $13.00
Queso Fundido (Fondue Cheese) $14.00

Contact:

(209) 523-3773

Mon-Thu: 10am - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 10am - 10pm
Sun: 9am - 9pm

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7+ YEARS IN TBR
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LA MORENITA

1667 East Hatch Road,
Modesto, CA 95351 Directions

Since 1972

Specialities:

Beef Fajitas Shrimp Fajitas Chicken Fajitas Combo Fajitas Burrito Supreme Taco Truck Burrito Chile Con Carne Burrito Tampiquena Burrito Hillary's Burrito Divorce Burrito Tampiquena Veggie Burrito Wedding Burrito Diabla Burrito Nachos Burrito Supreme Two Enchiladas 12 Oz Salsa Wedding Burrito Paper Bag Chips Wedding Chicken Small Bean Dip Side Rice and Beans

" La Morenita is led by Lupe Cordoba, and her three young children came to California from a small village in Michoacán, Mexico, in 1966. In 1972, Lupe opened her first restaurant in Turlock. She called it La Morenita, which means “little brown girl,” after her nickname. La Morenita is an award-winning Mexican restaurant that is loved all over Northern California. The restaurant is committed to using fresh, high-quality ingredients in all its dishes. La Morenita provides catering services. The restaurant offers a Happy Hour menu with discounts on food. They also provide services such as dine-in, outdoor seating, takeout, delivery, and roadside collection.

2026 Highlights: La Morenita takes reservations. The restaurant offers TV, a full bar, private lot parking, and is family-friendly. "

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Menu:

BURRITOS:
Tampiquena Burrito $22.74
Taco Truck Burrito $19.99
Divorce Burrito $24.04
Diabla Burrito $24.04
Tampiquena Veggie Burrito $19.49
Burrito Supreme $21.44
Wedding Burrito $24.04
FAJITAS:
Beef Fajitas $27.61
Shrimp Fajitas $30.21
Chicken Fajitas $27.61
Combo Fajitas $30.21
APPETIZERS:
Garlic Prawns $23.39
Chilis Con Limon Full $11.03
Poppers $16.24
Chili Con Limon Single $2.44
Nachos A La $22.41
Nachos Basic $18.19
Buffalo Wings (12 Pieces) $24.69
Shrimp Cocktail $23.40
Buffalo Wings 6 Pieces $16.24

Contact:

(209) 537-7900 (209) 538-6684

Tue-Thu & Sun: 11am - 8:30pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 9:30pm
Mon: Closed

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EL CAZADOR MEXICAN RESTAURANT

1501 Coffee Road, Suite #1,
Modesto, CA 95355 Directions

Since 1999

Specialities:

Carnitas Fajitas Pollo A La Crema Pollo A La Diabla Pollo Al Chipotle Pollo Ranchero Arroz Con Pollo Chicken Milanesa Pollo Picado Botana De Camarón El Combo Platter Plain Nachos 10 Wings Small Fish Ceviche Bowl Fresh Guacamole Basket Of Flour Chips Tostada De Ceviche Fish Tostada De Ceviche Shrimp Nacho Fries Quesadilla Botanera Flautas Al Cazador

2026 Highlights: El Cazador Mexican Restaurant is a family-owned restaurant. They offer reasonable lunch prices and great, delicious Mexican food. Check out their extensive lunch, dinner, margarita, happy hour, and tequila menus. Their menu includes their famous Parrillada, Table-side Guacamole, Homemade Corn Tortillas, Antojitos, Fajitas, Platillos Tipicos, Traditional Plates, Seafood or Small Snacks. Authentic and creative Tacos, Enchiladas, Burritos, and impressive Desserts. As a part of happy hour promotion guest enjoy value-priced signature appetizers, selected draft beer, House Margaritas & Wine for only $5.95. Gift cards are available in any denomination.

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License #C2998279

Menu:

FAJITAS:
Fajita 1 Person Mix 2 Meats $25.00
Steak Fajitas 1 Person $24.00
Shrimp Fajitas 1 Person $24.00
Veggie Fajitas 1 Person $18.50
Chicken Fajitas 1 Person $22.50
Carnitas Fajitas 1 Person $22.50
CHICKEN:
Pollo A La Crema $21.00
Pollo A La Diabla $20.00
Pollo Al Chipotle $21.00
Pollo Ranchero $20.00
Arroz Con Pollo $21.00
Chicken Milanesa $21.00
Pollo Picado $21.00
APPETIZERS:
Botana De Camarón $20.00
El Combo Platter $33.00
Plain Nachos $13.00
10 Wings $16.00
Small Fish Ceviche Bowl $20.00
Fresh Guacamole $14.50

Discount:

$2 Off Any Mixology Drinks on Sunday

Contact:

(209) 526-3818

Mon-Wed & Sun: 10am - 9pm
Thu: 10am - 9:30pm
Fri & Sat: 10am - 10pm

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