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From Taqueria La Mordida's website

From Taqueria La Mordida's website

Taqueria La Mordida

Mexican · San Jose

By phone

orders & questions

Call to order · (408) 979-1618

What to order

from the menu

Mexican — food to try

3 on this menu
  1. Tacos al pastor✓ On the menu · $2.50

    Marinated pork off the spit with pineapple — the dish taquerias are judged on.

    Here it's “Taco Tuesday (Al Pastor)”.

  2. Carne asada✓ On the menu · $22.99

    Grilled steak, chopped, with lime and onion. Simple, and hard to hide behind.

    Here it's “Carne Asada Fajitas”.

  3. Birria✓ On the menu · $23.50

    Slow-braised beef with its consommé for dipping. Order it if it's on the board.

    Here it's “Birria Plate”.

Menu

from the website · 2026-09-02

Prices and items may have changed. Display only — this restaurant isn't taking orders here yet.

Soups/Caldos

  • Birria Plate$23.50
  • Menudo$19.25
  • Caldo de Rez$18.99
  • Pozole$17.99
  • Caldo de Camaron$23.99

Tacos

  • Regular TacoMeat, onion, cilantro and salsa.$4.50
  • Regular Taco with CheeseMeat, onion, cilantro and salsa.$5.75
  • Vegetarian TacovegetarianRice, beans, guacamole, sour cream, lettuce and salsa.$7.99
  • Fish TacoFish, guacamole, sour cream, lettuce and salsa.$8.25
  • Super TacoLettuce, sour cream and salsa.$8.50
  • Two Taco PlateServed with rice and beans.$15.99
  • Taco SaladChoice of meat, rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and lettuce.$19.99
  • Taco Tempura$7.99
  • Crispy Taco$5.99
  • Tacos Locos$15.00
  • Taco Tuesday (Al Pastor)Al pastor tacos all day!$2.50

Nachos & Quesabirria

  • Regular NachosCheese, nacho chips, guacamole, beans, and sour cream.$13.99
  • Vegetarian NachosvegetarianLettuce, sour cream, beans, rice, guacamole, and cheese.$12.99
  • Super NachosCheese, nacho chips, guacamole, beans, and salsa.$16.99
  • Quesabirria$9.99

Quesadillas

  • Regular Quesadilla$5.99
  • Regular Quesadilla with MeatRegular quesadilla with choice of meat.$9.99
  • Super QuesadillaQuesadilla with choice of meat, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.$17.50
  • Super Suiza QuesadillaLarger sized quesadilla with meat.$15.99
  • Marina QuesadillaQuesadilla with shrimp or fish, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.$18.99

Breakfast

  • Huevos Rancheros$15.99
  • Huevos Al Gusto$15.99
  • Huevos A La Mexicana$15.99
  • Chilaquiles$14.99
  • Breakfast BurritoChoice of meat: chorizo, bacon or ham.$12.25
  • Chilaquiles with MeatChoice of meat: chorizo, bacon or ham.$17.99

Burritos

  • Jumbo BurritoMeat, rice, beans, sour cream, cheese, and pico de gallo.$17.99
  • Regular BurritoMeat, rice, beans, and pico de gallo.$15.99
  • Super BurritoChoice of meat, rice, beans, sour cream, cheese, pico de gallo, and guacamole.$16.99
  • Veggie BurritovegetarianRice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, cheese, and sour cream in a Spanish tortilla.$12.99
  • Wet BurritoYour choice of meat, rice, beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, and cheese wet in red or green sauce.$18.99
  • Baby Burrito$12.99
  • Shrimp BurritoShrimp, rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo.$19.99
  • California BurritoMeat, rice, beans, French fries, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, and pico de gallo.$23.99
  • Super Chile Relleno BurritoChile relleno, rice, beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, and cheese.$17.99
  • Chile Verde Burrito$16.99
  • Birria Burrito$16.99
  • Little BurritoRice, beans, and cheese.$9.50

Fajitas

  • Fajitas MarinasServed with onions, tomatoes, bell pepper, side of rice, beans, guacamole, and pico de gallo.$23.99
  • Carne Asada FajitasServed with onions, tomatoes, bell pepper, side of rice, beans, guacamole, and pico de gallo.$22.99
  • Fajitas MixtasServed with onions, tomatoes, bell pepper, side of rice, beans, guacamole, and pico de gallo.$26.99
  • Pollo FajitasServed with onions, tomatoes, bell pepper, side of rice, beans, guacamole, and pico de gallo.$18.99
  • Camaron FajitasServed with onions, tomatoes, bell pepper, side of rice, beans, guacamole, and pico de gallo.$23.99

Tortas

  • Asada TortaRefried beans, sour cream, lettuce, onion, tomatoes, jalapeno, avocado, and cheese.$18.99
  • Milaneza TortaRefried beans, sour cream, lettuce, onion, tomatoes, jalapeno, avocado, and cheese.$18.99
  • Torta Perrona!Milanesa, chorizo, ham, fries egg, refried beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeno, avocado and sour cream.$24.99

Hot Plates

  • Carne Asada Hot PlateSteak. Served with rice, beans, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, and tortillas.$22.50
  • Chile Verde Hot PlatePork in green sauce. Served with rice, beans, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, and tortillas.$21.99
  • Carnitas Hot PlateDeep fried pork. Served with rice, beans, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, and tortillas.$21.99
  • Plato Milaneza Hot PlateServed with rice, beans, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, and tortillas.$22.99
  • Pollo Hot PlateServed with rice, beans, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, and tortillas.$20.99
  • Alambres Hot PlateServed with rice, beans, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, and tortillas.$21.99

Combination Plates

  • 1 Item ComboServed with rice, beans, sour cream, and salsa.$13.50
  • 2 Items ComboServed with rice, beans, sour cream, and salsa.$17.25
  • 3 Items ComboServed with rice, beans, sour cream, and salsa.$19.99

House Specials

  • Molcajete MixtoMolcajete served with steak, fish, shrimp, chicken, bell peppers, nopal, cheese, avocado, and topped with green salsa.$35.99
  • HuaracheFlattened giant deep fried tortilla layered with beans, choice of meat, cheese, sour cream, green & red salsa, onion, and cilantro.$24.99
  • Plato LocoSteak, grilled chicken, and shrimp a la diabla, served on a bed of fajitas with cheese, rice and beans.$27.99
  • Pina LocaPineapple filled with a mix of bacon, octopus, shrimp, vegetables and cheese.$27.99
  • 3 FlautasThree chicken tacos dorados with rice, beans, sour cream, salsa, and lettuce.$21.50
  • Crazy FriesSour cream, pico de gallo, cheese, guacamole, and choice of meat.$18.99

Seafood

  • Camarones al AjilloShrimp sauteed in garlic butter. Served with a side of rice, beans, cheese, pico de gallo, avocado, choice of flour or corn tortillas.$23.99
  • Tostada de Ceviche$9.99
  • Coctel de Camaron$23.99
  • Camarones Rancheros$23.99
  • Camarones a la DiablaShrimp prepared in a spicy tomato based sauce. Served with a side of rice, beans, cheese, pico de gallo, avocado, choice of flour or corn tortillas.$23.99
  • Seven Mares$27.99
  • Fish FilletFish filet served with rice, beans, cheese, pico de gallo, and avocado.$24.99
  • Cancun ShrimpShrimp prepared in our tangy but sweet Cancun sauce. Served with a side of rice, beans, cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, lettuce, sour cream, and salsa. Choice of flour or corn tortillas.$23.99
  • CampechanaOctopus and shrimp in a coctel bowl with pico de gallo, cucumber, and avocado.$23.99
  • Mojarra Frita$21.99

Drinks

  • MicheladaDine-in only$12.99
  • Super MicheladaDine-in only$23.99
  • Imported BeerDine-in only$7.99
  • Domestic BeerDine-in only$7.99
  • Mexican Drink$5.00
  • Agua Fresca - SmallHorchata, jamaica, pepino y limon.$5.00
  • Agua Fresca - LargeHorchata, jamaica, pepino y limon.$7.00
  • MargaritaDine-in onlyStrawberry, regular, mango, passion fruit, grapefruit, pina colada, raspberry, lime.$15.99

1190 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA, 95118

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