Lopez Taqueria 5 — Restaurant in Gilroy

Came across them on a drive from San Jose to the Central coast after a long trip, I'm glad we found them. Weird spot in a strip mall, but they were open late so it worked well for us. Super clean spot, they clearly take pride in their business. After we rolled in exhausted from a 5 hour flight it was so nice to get some good burritos. It seemed like this is a spot for people to grab some stuff last minute as several Spectrum and other workers came in about 15-20 minutes before close as well. I was shocked at how fresh the food still was so late and only 30 minutes before they close. Most places around home, we get stale rice, slightly crunchy beans and dry meat and then smother in sauce... but not here. Everything felt like it was freshly prepped. My wife's chile verde was delicious, everything went well together and a touch of their hot sauces were a plus. I got a carnitas super burrito and while I'm used to super burritos having cabbage/carrots/jalapeno in them this was really pleasant with the avocado and sour cream. Their hot sauces are quite good too, nice to have a green sauce with some kick. The salsa that came with the chips was great, I had to put some on my burrito too because I couldn't let it go to waste. I would definitely buy it in a jar to take home. The kids burrito "little burrito" is great, great price and great option for the little one... however our daughter doesn't like refried beans and we should have asked for pinto. But dang, the burrito lasted her 3 meals for a 3 year old so we were stoked. It is a bit out of the way, but we've definitely bookmarked this place as a great stop for food on our regular trips to and from...

Family and I were in Gilroy for the night and were looking for something local and different - and happened upon this shop.

Not even a little bit sad about that score!

Rolled in about an hour before close on Saturday night - young ladies at the counter were friendly, helpful and service was quick. Food was awesome. Burrito was fresh, hot and unique - tortilla on that baby was something special.

Two kids handily shared a super hot quesadilla that they both dug.

Chips and salsa portion was small, but was happily refilled by the staff.

If I’m ever back in or around Gilroy, this is a no...

I read the reviews so I had to try things for myself and we ordered chicken enchiladas two (one red sauce one green sauce )with rice and beans salad plate the other plate was carne asada rice beans salad.

Everything was superb the first thing I noticed when I took a bite of the carne asada was Smokey fresh off the grill hot and it was spectacular in taste the grilled onions and Serranos delicious the beans and rice so so good. My wife said the red sauce was her favorite with mouth watering bursting with flavor. Best fresh Mexican taqueria around and will definitely be...