Modesto,
your table
is waiting.
Real recipes, fresh ingredients, and the kind of warmth that makes every bite feel like home.
Every single order
Our Story
Real Mexican food,
right here in Modesto.
Taqueria Islas was born from a simple belief: that the best meals come from real ingredients, honest preparation, and a little extra care. We're proud to bring authentic Mexican flavors to the Modesto community — the kind of food that reminds you of home, no matter where home is.
Every tortilla is hand-pressed, every salsa is made fresh, and every dish is prepared the way it should be — with tradition, flavor, and heart.
100%
Fresh Ingredients
Hand
Pressed Tortillas
Daily
Made Fresh
What We Serve
Our Menu Favorites
From sizzling tacos to loaded tortas, every item on our menu is crafted with the same care and tradition.
Tacos
Soft corn tortillas loaded with your choice of carne asada, al pastor, carnitas, bistec, or pollo. Served with fresh onion, cilantro, and our house salsa.
Tortas
Generous Mexican sandwiches on crispy telera or bolillo bread. Packed with grilled meats, avocado, queso fresco, jalapeños, and more.
Burritos
Big, hearty burritos wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. Choose your protein and add rice, beans, cheese, and all the fixings.
Quesadillas
Golden, crispy tortillas filled with melted cheese and your choice of grilled meat. Simple, satisfying, and always made to order.
Sides & Extras
Complete your meal with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, chips and salsa, or a refreshing drink. Sides available with every order.
Bebidas
Refresh yourself with traditional Mexican drinks — horchata, Jamaica, tamarindo, and more. Served ice cold, the way they should be.
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Loved by Locals
"Best tacos in Modesto, hands down. The carne asada is perfectly seasoned and the tortillas are always fresh. This is my go-to spot every week."
"The tortas here are massive and absolutely delicious. You can tell they use real, quality ingredients. The horchata is the best I've had outside of Mexico."
"Friendly staff, fast service, and food that tastes like it was made with love. Taqueria Islas is a hidden gem in Modesto — don't sleep on this place!"
Find Us
Come Visit Us
We're located right here in Modesto. Pull up, grab a seat, and enjoy some real Mexican food.
Address
1943 Crows Landing Rd
Modesto, CA 95358-6102
Hours
Monday – Sunday
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Hungry? Let's
make it happen.
Give us a call or stop by — we'd love to serve you something delicious.
