The Taco Stand - Atascadero

Started coming here when I started working for Family Tree service so about a year and a half ago. So I must say, not only do they have really friendly people working here, but the food is to die for.... All fresh veggies, everything just really flavorful together. So, needless to say I definitely would recommend Taqueria Don Jose to anyone who hasn 't been here before. Thank You my friends Keep doing what you do best..

Their carnitas is out of this world. I can easily say it is the best carnitas I have ever had. I could eat their carnitas tacos every day of the week. I also really like the flavor of their rice. It is one of the best I have had. Avocado salsa is delicious to add to your taco, or use as a complement to their chips. Now, the reason for the 4 stars and not 5. I have gotten the family takeout meal (20 tacos rice, beans chips and salsa for $60) and it was amazing. The chips were fresh and some of the best I have had. That visit alone would have gotten 5 stars. However, since I had take out I dined in one evening, and the chips were overcooked and not near the quality I had experienced the first time. Also, it was a little unclear upon entering if you ordered at the counter, or sat down for service. The gentleman directed us to sit at a table as I tried to start my order. Not a problem, except he was not very attentive for the establishment not being busy. I had to ask (x2) for avocado salsa to accompany the chips, and refills took quite some time. All in all, this is a solid spot for some really delicious tacos. I just might prefer take out vs. dining in.

Ordered street tacos, muy bueno!! Pleasant atmosphere, very nice staff, clean place, and the food is so fresh and delicious!

I have to give them 3 stars for effort and cleanliness. Other than that, really not my place. Arriving at 12 noon (I know, wrong time to go) there were only 2 tables at the time and a party of 4 ahead of me. I ordered 2 of the Taco Thursday special as I never order this one and not sure ... and oh ... you only have the 1 choice on Thursdays and not like Tuesdays where you have more choices of meats. Not impressed with this one as it was tough and chewy. Do not remember the name, unmemorable. After the first Taco I ordered a Chicken Enchilada. Arriving quickly she stayed the plate would be hot. Well ... the little kid in me has to touch. Was only between warm and hot. More patrons were arriving and I took a bite of the Enchilada at the end. Okay hot though from past experiences it usually is not hot in the middle. And I was right, between warm and hot but not hot enough. The kitchen was starting to get busy though don't RUSH the food just to get it out, only needed a few minutes more. The Enchilada Sauce was tasting the same as last time which is ??? Service was spotty though won't get into that one.

Small presumably family owned genuine Cali Mexican Street food. Authentic street tacos with great flavor. The green chili was the best and truly outstanding!