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Modesto’s Best Tacos: Carmelitas Taqueria Takes the Crown! 🌮🏆

By Xochitl Loza February 11, 2025

After weeks of nominations and votes from local families, we have a winner! Carmelitas Taqueria has officially been crowned as having the Best Tacos in Modesto—and we couldn't agree more!

Located in Modesto at the border of Empire, Carmelitas Taqueria is known for its flavorful, authentic tacos made with fresh ingredients, mouthwatering salsas, and a dedication to quality that keeps customers coming back for more. Whether you’re craving carne asada, al pastor, carnitas, or something unique, Carmelitas delivers bold flavors with every bite.

We teamed up with Cuzzoeats, a local foodie, to find the best tacos in town. With your help, we received countless nominations and votes, and Carmelitas Taqueria emerged as the community favorite.

They have won 2 months of advertising here on our website! 







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Want to taste Modesto’s best tacos for yourself? Visit Carmelitas Taqueria and let us know what you think! 

Thank you to everyone who participated in this delicious search—we love celebrating the amazing food spots that make our city great.

Here are the other local favorites that were nominated. Make sure to go out and show them some Macaroni KID Modesto   

Tacos El Bandido

Jacos Tacos

Tacos El Viejon