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Jamestown, CA is a small town located in the lower Sierra Nevada foothills, that is most famous for being home to Railtown 1897, a California State Park, that centers around a vintage railroad roundhouse operation from the late 1890's. You can ride a train pulled by a vintage steam engine most of the year, which will build an appetite, especially for Mexican cuisine. How about delicious Mexican cuisine? Check out CC Taqueria, located in Jamestown, CA... As with all of reviews that I publish, I have no affiliation with the restaurant reviewed, and there is no monetary gain on my part, as I am simply a person who likes to eat, and I love to write-up, and publish my dining experiences.
Photo: It's just before 11:00 in the morning, Monday, May 13, 2024, and it's time to enjoy lunch at CC Taqueria Mexican Food, located in Jamestown, CA. CC is one of two Mexican restaurants located in Jamestown, and has quickly become a favorite of locals and visitors.
Photo: The dining room is a very basic plain decor, and the furniture is simply well-spaced tables. The decor is very simple and minimal, but the dining is comfortable and the food is good. Each table is set with ketchup, a bottle of hot sauce, steak sauce with salt and pepper.
Photo: I found this picture hung on the wall to be both attractive and interesting. If you love beer, I know you love Mexico!
Photo: You place your order at the counter, pay for your order, and when your order is ready, it will be brought to you by one of the friendly staff. When I placed my order, I didn't get a "number," but I told the staff that I'd be enjoying my lunch outside on the front porch. The staff seems to know what order belongs to every diner, no matter where they're seated, which shows remarkable talent on their part. Unlike most taquerias, there was no menu posted above the order counter, and with the exception of Yelp - and my web article - no online presence. Interestingly, there were no printed to-go menus. This fine restaurant is truly "old school."
Photo: The menu is taped to the window near to the entrance door, and is the only printed menu you'll find. This is the "Combination" section of the menu, where I made my choice and placed my order. This is only one of several menu pages, as the restaurant offers a wide array of all your Mexican favorites.
Photo: The front porch offers shady, comfortable dining, and offers a view of busy State Highway 108. On this late Monday morning, I was enjoying a mild mid-70 degree temperature, so dining on the porch worked out to be perfect. There is only one table, a bench and a small table on the front porch, so dining options are limited should you choose to dine outside. Take a peek to the upper left of the photo and you'll see the complete menu posted on the window. Interestingly, this is the only menu that you'll find in this fine restaurant, so you need to make your choice before you enter.
Photo: Shortly after I was seated outside, my host, Luis brought out a basked of tortilla chips and a bowl of salsa, which made for a perfect appetizer. The corn tortilla chips were pretty typical of what you'll enjoy in practically every taqueria, and they were fresh, crisp, lightly salted and simply delicious. The salsa was on the dark side, sort of chunky, and chocked with robust flavor rather than heat. Simply delicious! I asked the staff about the salsa and they told me it is made in-house daily before the 07:00 opening time so you know it's fresh. If you're in the mood for delicious, fresh salsa, perfect for tortilla chip dipping, you've arrived at the right restaurant.
Photo: Meet Luis, my amazingly friendly host, who brought my lunch to my table with a smile.
Photo: Thanks, Luis for snapping my photo, as I prepare to enjoy my delicious lunch. Between the basket of chips, the fresh salsa, and the huge plate of food, I certainly didn't leave hungry. It was a good thing that I had an appetite when I arrived, as CC Taqueria gives you a lot of food! I chose to dine outside on the small front porch, as it's my belief that delicious food tastes even better when it's enjoyed outside.
Photo: From the "Combinations" section of the menu, I went with the "Soft Shell Taco" selection. My choice of meat was carnitas, which is marinated, shredded and grilled pork, cooked Mexican style. You enjoy a wide variety of meat, along with a veggie option, and you can choose between one to three tacos; I split the difference and went with two tacos. All "Combinations" come with a generous side of Mexican rice and refried beans, and make for perfect gold country dining. Talk about a beautiful presentation! Each taco began with two medium size corn tortillas, fried on the griddle so they were soft, yet they held together well. My meat of choice, a generous helping of carnitas, was roasted, shredded pork, lightly seasoned and cooked to bite-tender. Toppings included lots of pico de gallo, shredded Mexican cheese, along a generous dollop of creamy avocado. The tacos were based on medium size - not street size - corn tortillas, and each taco included a generous helping of carnitas and toppings. Not only were the tacos delicious, but they were LARGE and filling! I most likely could have simply ordered a single taco and I would have been good to go. At CC Taqueria, you won't leave hungry! The tacos were simply delicious! The tortillas and the meat arrived warm, the pico de gallo and avocado were chilled, and the shredded cheese had just a little bit of "melt." Like a quality hamburger, when your taco arrives with both hot and cold combined, you know you've hit the taco jackpot. I ordered from the "Combination" menu as I simply LOVE Mexican rice and refried beans, and I wasn't disappointed. Like the tacos, the portions of rice and beans were generous. The refried beans were simply delicious, as they were perfectly cooked with most of them soft and on the runny side, but with a few chunks to add contrast. Don't quote me, but I thought I could taste lard... or was it bacon grease? The beans were topped with melted Mexican cheese, which added a creamy and slightly tangy touch to these delicious beans. The Mexican rice was solid, cooked perfectly, and made for a great side dish, but like most rice served at Mexican restaurants, it was unremarkable. My lunch - which is actually a dinner item - was well-prepared, well-portioned ... may I say LARGE? ... and simply delicious. The only thing negative that I can say is I thought the carnitas were on the bland side, but everybody has a different taste, and maybe that was just "me." Great, solid Mexican Tuolumne County Mexican food... CC Taqueria, located in Jamestown.
Photo: One of my carnitas taco, showing all of the goodness, including the slightly melted Mexican cheese. Each taco was based on two medium size corn tortillas, and they held together perfectly well, and made for a great lunch. The sides of rice and beans made my delicious lunch complete. You gotta love CC Taqueria, as the staff will treat you like family, the food is simply delicious, and offer friendly and excellent service. Oh yes... the dining is very comfortable too... What's not to love about CC Taqueria, located in Jamestown, CA? CC Taqueria Mexican Food Copyright(c) 2024 eRench Productions. All rights reserved. We've been on the web since December 22, 2002.
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