Warm plates of homestyle Mexican food at Maria's Cafe

Downtown Stockton · Authentic Mexican

Cooked With Corazón

Authentic homestyle Mexican breakfast, lunch & soups in Downtown Stockton - menudo, albondigas, and tacos made the way abuela intended.

4.6 · 3,959 ratings
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The Maria's Story

Every Plate, A Little Piece of Home

At Maria's Cafe, food is love you can taste. Tucked into Downtown Stockton, we serve the honest, homestyle Mexican cooking that families gather around - steaming bowls of menudo and albondigas, tortillas made by hand, and breakfasts that feel like Sunday morning all week long. We cook generously, we care deeply, and we treat every guest like family walking through the kitchen door.

Bowl of homestyle menudo tripe soup served with tortillas and lemon

Homestyle menudo, simmered low and slow every morning.

From Our Kitchen

Made Fresh, Served Generously

Menudo tripe soup with corn grains, onion and lemon

Menudo

Homestyle tripe soup & corn grains. Served with tortillas, onion, oregano, & lemon.

Albondigas meatball soup with zucchini, carrots and cilantro

Albondigas

Meatballs, zucchini, carrots, & potatoes in a soup, topped with onions & cilantro.

Huevos rancheros with ranchero salsa and Monterey Jack cheese

Huevos Rancheros

Two over-medium eggs, ranchero salsa & Monterey Jack cheese. Served with rice and beans only.

Two crispy corn tortilla tacos with meat, lettuce, cheese and tomatoes

3. Taco x2

Crispy corn tortillas with meat, lettuce, cheese & tomatoes.

Breakfast burrito with eggs, cheese and choice of meat

Breakfast Burrito

Eggs and cheese with your choice of one meat: chorizo, bacon, ham or sausage.

Two enchiladas in soft corn tortillas topped with red gravy and cheese

5. Enchilada x2

Your choice of meat in soft corn tortillas, covered in red gravy & topped with Monterey Jack cheese.

Loved by Stockton

What Our Neighbors Say

4.6 average · 3,959 ratings

I just wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for the wonderful meal from Maria’s. Everything was absolutely delicious! I truly appreciate how careful you were with our special instructions for a family member with allergies. It means so much to know that you handled everything with such extra care. We will definitely be ordering again! Thank you so much! 😊🤍 The tortilla chips were so fresh, and every dish was just so tasty - the rice and beans were especially delightful!

anahi b

I ordered Caldo de Pollo and they were generous on the chicken, such good flavor! Also, not only did I get a homemade tortilla but a side of beans and rice and also chips and salsa. Everything was so tasty and amazing. I love this place. Super affordable too!

Anita Q

These Kids' Plate's are good and perfect portions for our children. Thank you to Marias Cafe for helping us feed our family with good food in such a hard time for people to make ends meet.

Philip C

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120 East Market Street
Stockton, CA 95202

When We're Cooking

Sunday
7:00 AM - 1:45 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 1:45 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 1:45 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 1:45 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 1:45 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 1:45 PM
Delivery Pickup

Good to Know

Questions & Answers

What meals do you serve?
Maria's Cafe serves authentic Mexican cuisine perfect for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Stockton, CA. Our homestyle menu features beloved classics like Menudo, a rich tripe soup with corn grains served with tortillas, and hearty Albondigas soup with meatballs and fresh vegetables. Start your morning with our popular Breakfast Burrito loaded with eggs, cheese, and your choice of meat, or enjoy Huevos Rancheros with ranchero salsa and Monterey Jack cheese. We also serve crispy Tacos filled with seasoned meat, lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes for a satisfying Mexican meal.
Do you offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Maria's Cafe offers both delivery and pickup. Order conveniently online or by phone.
Where are you located?
Maria's Cafe is located at 120 E Market St, Stockton, CA 95202.
What areas do you serve?
Maria's Cafe proudly serves Stockton and surrounding areas including Downtown Stockton, Midtown, Lincoln Village, Brookside, Spanos Park, Lodi, Manteca, Tracy, Lathrop, and Morada. We bring authentic Mexican flavors to the greater San Joaquin County community.

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120 East Market Street, Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 464-4135
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