Taqueria El Abuelo – Mexican
Taqueria El Abuelo captures the vibrant spirit of a traditional Mexican kitchen, where the rhythmic sizzle of carne asada and the enticing aroma of garlic-infused shrimp fill the air. Guests are treated to a tapestry of bold flavors, from the fiery depths of camarones a la diabla to the comforting, cheese-draped warmth of authentic chile rellenos and saucy enchiladas.
1007, Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, 95125 +14082934470 http://elabuelotaqueria.com0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Taqueria El Abuelo
Dairy-Free at Taqueria El Abuelo
Taqueria El Abuelo in San Jose has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Taco Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Taqueria El Abuelo
Taqueria El Abuelo in San Jose has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Taco Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Taqueria El Abuelo
Taqueria El Abuelo in San Jose has 16 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetarian Breakfast Burrito, Vegetarian Taco and Vegetarian Burrito. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Taqueria El Abuelo
Taqueria El Abuelo in San Jose has 6 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Caldo de Camarón, Tostada de Ceviche and Quesadilla con Carne. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Taqueria El Abuelo
Taqueria El Abuelo in San Jose has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Birria and Caldo 7 Mares. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Taqueria El Abuelo
Taqueria El Abuelo in San Jose has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Birria, Caldo 7 Mares and Campechana. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Taqueria El Abuelo
Taqueria El Abuelo in San Jose has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fish Taco Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Taqueria El Abuelo
Taqueria El Abuelo in San Jose has 4 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetarian Breakfast Burrito, Vegetarian Taco and Vegetarian Burrito. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Taqueria El Abuelo
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad | 0 g | 76.6 g |
| Caldo de Pollo | 52.2 g | 46.8 g |
| Quesadilla con Carne | 22.3 g | 45.7 g |
| Super Burrito | 81.5 g | 44.1 g |
| Campechana | 15.9 g | 41.6 g |
| Vegetarian Breakfast Burrito | 21.9 g | 38.4 g |
| Regular Burrito | 61.5 g | 36.4 g |
| Camarones a la Diabla | 67.5 g | 36.2 g |
| Bacon Breakfast Burrito | 16.6 g | 32.2 g |
| Vegetarian Taco | 107.9 g | 27.4 g |
| Chorizo Breakfast Burrito | 4.7 g | 27.4 g |
| Bistec Ranchero | 105.1 g | 27.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Menu
Platillos
All dinner plates come with refried beans, spanish rice, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, and corn tortillas.
- Bistec Ranchero - $15.99: Grilled steak, onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, refried beans, spanish rice, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, corn tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajitas - $16.99: Chicken or Carne Asada, grilled with green and red bell pepper, onions, tomatoes, refried beans, spanish rice, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, corn tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Rellenos - $14.99: Two battered bell peppers stuffed with cheese, topped with warm enchilada salsa, refried beans, spanish rice, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, corn tortillas Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Enchiladas - $14.5: Green or red enchiladas, with shredded chicken, beef, or carnitas, refried beans, spanish rice, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, corn tortillas Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Carne Asada Plate - $16.5: Grilled steak, refried beans, spanish rice, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, corn tortillas Available at: breakfast, brunch
Mariscos
Jalisco-Style Seafood
- Camarones a la Diabla - $17.99: A dozen onion sautéed prawns, super spicy in-house salsa a la diabla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Camarones Rancheros - $17.99: A dozen prawns, sautéed with sweet tomatoes sauce, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarones a Tomatillo - $17.99: A dozen prawns, sautéed with salsa tomatillo Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarones al Mojo de Ajo - $17.99: A dozen garlic sautéed prawns Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coctel de Camarón - $15.5: Shrimp cocktail Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Campechana - $17.5: Mixed seafood cocktail Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Tostada de Ceviche - $7.5: Ceviche on a crispy tortilla Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian
- Tostada de Camaron - $8.5: Shrimp on a crispy tortilla Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
Tacos
- Fish Taco - $4.5: Beer-battered, deep fried fish, corn tortilla, romaine lettuce, pico de gallo Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Taco Regular - $3.25: Choice of meat, corn tortilla, cilantro, onions, salsa roja
- Hard Shell Taco - $4.25: Choice of meat, deep-fried corn tortilla, romaine lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Super Taco - $4.75: Choice of meat, large corn tortilla, cilantro, onions, salsa roja, guacamole, sour cream, cheese
- Shrimp Tacos - $4.75: Grilled shrimp, corn tortilla, romaine lettuce, pico de gallo Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Vegetarian Taco - $3.75: Spanish rice, whole beans, romaine lettuce, guacamole, cheese, sour cream, corn tortilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Taco Plate - $13.5: 3 regular tacos, beans, spanish rice Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
- Fish Taco Plate - $13.5: 2 Fish tacos, rice, beans Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Taco Salad - $12.99: Romaine lettuce, Spanish rice, whole pinto-beans, choice of meat, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, Monterrey Jack cheese
Burritos
- Regular Burrito - $9.5: Choice of meat, rice, beans, pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Super Burrito - $11.5: Choice of meat, rice, beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Jumbo Burrito - $12.5: Choice of meat, rice, beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Vegetarian Burrito - $10.5: Rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Chile Relleno Burrito - $11.99: One chile relleno, rice, beans, pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Fish Burrito - $12.5: Beer-battered deep fried red-snapper, rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Shrimp Burrito - $12.99: Grilled shrimp, rice, beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, cheese, sour cream Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
Quesadillas
- Quesadilla con Carne - $9.5: 8 in. tortilla, monterrey jack cheese, choice of meat Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Super Quesadilla - $11.5: 8 in. tortilla, monterrey jack cheese, choice of meat, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Giant Quesadilla - $13.5: 12 in. tortilla, monterrey jack, choice of meat, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Breakfast Burritos
All burritos come with eggs, potatoes, and cheese.
- Chorizo Breakfast Burrito - $9.99: Eggs, potatoes, cheese, traditional seasoned Mexican pork sausage Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Ham Breakfast Burrito - $9.99: Eggs, potatoes, cheese, ham Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Bacon Breakfast Burrito - $9.99: Eggs, potatoes, cheese, bacon Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Vegetarian Breakfast Burrito - $8.99: Eggs, potatoes, cheese, pico de gallo Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium
Caldos (Soups)
House-Made Soups
- Caldo de Pollo - $12.5: Chicken soup Dietary tags: Halal, Soy Free
- Caldo de Res - $13.5: Beef soup Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Birria - $14.5: Goat soup Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Menudo - $14.5: Traditional soup (weekends only)
- Caldo 7 Mares - $18.99: 7 seas seafood soup Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Caldo de Camarón - $16.99: Shrimp soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Taqueria El Abuelo
- Is Taqueria El Abuelo dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Taqueria El Abuelo has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Taco Plate.
- What can I eat at Taqueria El Abuelo on a dairy-free diet?
- Taco Plate carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Is Taqueria El Abuelo gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Taqueria El Abuelo?
- Taco Salad, at roughly 76.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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