Fresh decor, sophisticated flavors, exquisitely presented - unique craft cocktails ... absolutely worth trying ... rush there soon!

Food and service was pretty good. This restaurant was in our neighborhood so we were excited to try it. I think they could definitely improve their cocktails. Also the menu was in tiny font size and the menu options were a little too restrictive. That being said we enjoyed all our starters. 2 of us had the steak for mains which was average at best. Place is a little bright and noisy for my liking. So wanted to like this new neighborhood restaurant but it did not live up to my expectations read more

Fun, unsuspecting spot with good drinks and food. Tequila and mezcal selection is solid. We had the costillas de elote, aguachile, and the molé poblano con pato and loved all of it. Will be back!! read more

Such a hidden gem!! Everyone here is so kind and friendly. Happy hour hits the spot. The drinks are incredible - from the cocktails (el milpero) to the aguas frescas con liqour, they really hit it out of the park. Great appetizers! The potatoes were my favorite, but the tortillas were a crowd favorite. Cant wait to come back and try the mains. Rotating menu based on whats in season. It's expensive, but everything is high quality, down to the glassware, plates, etc. Dave the bartender was amazing! read more

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This restaurant left much to be desired. At first glance it looks like an appealing restaurant. Once ordering our drinks and food we realized the price did not justify for the food. It was overpriced , bland and lacked real flavor. We spent 10mins in there and no more due to the lack of quality provided by the restaurant. To the restaurant, improve especially on the name of Mexican food , this was an embarrassment especially the given area. I'd recommend the Mexican food across the street. read more

Will be back next time I travel to San Jose In San Jose for the weekend, went to Acopio and had great evening, great food, great drink and great service. Looking forward to coming back the next trip. Specialty cocktails are an art form, besides being delicious. Appetizers were delicious and well presented. Had the pork belly tacos for entree, very enjoyable. Staff was completely warm and attentive, gave explanations, added to the artfully decorated atmosphere and the enjoyable eating experience. read more

Nice ambience and service but the menu is not extensive and the food, though decent, is a bit overpriced. Hard to justify, given the tiny portions they serve in the middle of the grimy neighborhood, in the middle of nowhere. For a destination restaurant, a bit too much to ask its clientele who have so many other options -- i.e., Zona Rosa, Luna, Casa Villa, etc. -- elsewhere in San Jose. read more

This place low key gives Mexico City Michelin star vibe. Food was great, service was fast with friendly staff, and the restaurant was very clean and newly built/renovated. Definitely above my expectation read more

Chef Marshall Reid you guys had me in tears, this is food and drinks at the highest level...This is what's foods all about!!!! ‍ Thank you Worth every penny, incredible! read more

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Food To start *Costillas de elote AKA corn ribs (delicious, 4.5/5 stars) *Panela a la plancha AKA grilled fresh cheese (truly outstanding, 13/5 stars) I would come back just for this cheese and the accompanying tomatillo jam over and over again. Entree All three of the tacos *Al pastor (just fine, 3/5 stars according to my boyfriend) *Vegetal (good and flavorful but drenched in oil so were hard to eat, 3/5 stars) *Mar ~~~for me~~~ this was actively bad. (1/5 stars?) This was apparently crab but I tasted no such crustacean. ~~~For me~~~ there was not enough acid to balance out the richness of eating plain chunks of tempura batter. Service Was ok, person at front was high key snooty??? Our brief interaction made me feel like *he* felt inconvenienced by us making a reservation and showing up? Our waiter was very nice and knowledgeable, however we got only tiny plates at the very beginning and the entire evening had a hard time flagging someone down for clean plates and water. Overall I'd come back for the panela a la plancha and to try other things, but I left feeling disappointed and I'm still bummed :( read more

I've been here twice. Food is incredibly delicious. Small portions but very satisfying. The servers are friendly. Must get dessert at the end. read more

We had a delightful experience at Acopio -- delicious food, kind service, and a wonderful ambiance! We got the corn ribs (amazing), papitas yukon doradas (perfect potatoes), aguachile de camarones, chili adobo duck confit leg, and pork belly tacos. The corn ribs were one of my favorite bites of the night -- so flavorful and spicy and creamy. The adobo duck leg was another favorite, as the mole was incredible and duck perfectly cooked. We also got the tres leches cake for dessert which was delicious (pictured). All of the presentation was also beautiful, including the drinks! read more

Acopio - Tres leches cake - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - San Jose, California

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What a neighborhood gem! The flavors are memorable, the service is friendly, and the creativeness of the dishes are unique. The seating arrangement inside is nice and cozy with a great bar with elegant touches. Nice to have a contemporary upscale establishment nearby! Support small businesses!! read more

Highly recommend this hidden gem. The ambiance is cute, food and drinks are fantastic, very flavorful and reasonably priced. Bring friends so you can try everything on the menu. Sadly, there wasn't much of a turn over when we went on a Wed night. I can see why locals may choose to go to literally any of the dozens of the taquerias nearby that are cheaper but I truly enjoyed this restaurant and I hope they get more business. They also have Happy Hour on Sundays at the bar which also has tv's. Small parking lot in the back is a plus. read more

Loved everything about my experience here. Super cute, underrated spot in a tucked away location. We've come here twice (less than 10 min from our house!!), and have sat both inside and outside. The first time we brought our dog, and our waiter turned on the heat lamp and brought out a bowl of water for our dog. We ordered off the regular menu for a very filling dinner. Second time we came for happy hour on a Sunday - such great deals! Our favorites are: Mushroom taco - their tacos are the besttttt. Not traditional tacos by any means, but so full of flavor Lebanese pork taco Corn ribs - the spice is great!! Also tried their oysters, bone marrow appetizer, duck confit entree, and another seafood taco that has been swapped out for a tempura crab meat taco. Everything else is great too - the above three at just my faves. Also love their drinks!! read more

I used a gift card here & it seems that the numbers were swiped and who ever tried to use it got "blocked". We are being issued a new gift card but will not be coming back to this high end taqueria... Crazy how the no name local joints never tried to pull this on their customers. read more

The best part? Happy hour all day on Sunday! This is unheard of and a great opportunity to check this place out. Una vez en la playa was my favorite drink out of all of them - refreshing and tasty. To eat I got the tortillas de casa with vegetarian beans...it was good! You get an assortment of "toppings" for the tortillas - queso fresco, beans, salsas. I wasn't blown away by this but it was tasty plus on the happy hour price, even better. The place is small, but cute and there's a parking lot! Staff was also welcoming and provided excellent customer service. read more

We had a fabulous meal at Acopio tonight! It is a beautiful hidden gem in downtown SJ. Our waitstaff was outstanding and guided us skillfully through the menu. We enjoyed the kampachi tostada, mushroom huarche (used to be tacos but they changed the tortillas to masa flatbread to avoid then get mushy), oysters (divine!), tacos de res, escabeche, and the gelatina for dessert. She took the time to explain different dishes and made appropriate conversation through our meal. Everything was fresh tasting and carefully crafted. Our cocktails were on point. A highlight was getting to meet the owner- she is delightful. We are looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu. read more

This is a long over due review !! My boyfriend found this small hidden gem in the heart of east side San Jose. This place was delightfully unexpected given we were looking for Mexican cuisine after we realized our taco place we wanted to go wasn't open. The fancy ambiance and environment here is perfect for a couples dinner or birthday celebration. We loved all the food here varying from the small plates -- corn rib elote , fresh oyster, and house made fresh tortilla with different sauces to try with Main entrees-- The duck confit is amazing!! Tacos are uniquely different but tastes wonderful! My favorite is the mushroom taco . Don't forget all of their signature cocktails are soooo flavorable and enjoyable. I liked this place so much I've been here about 4 times since they barely opened . I did however thought the food here would be seasonal as it does get repetitive over time. Would love to come back for new plates. read more

Food is always good and the hibiscus tacos are amazing. Corn ribs are a delicious but messy treat and their drinks are great especially if you like tequila or mezcal. We have hit or miss service but never poor just sometimes a little slow for refills and check ins due to staffing being low at a small restaurant. As for ambience the only complaint is that on the weekend I wish they stayed open an hour later for their kitchen but it's a lovely quaint place. I recommend ride share here as the parking lot is small. I'll be sure to add photos next visit. read more

The food here is dynamite. The corn riblets were smoky, bright, and crisp, with all of the flavors of a typical elote but none of the heaviness that sometimes accompanies it. The pork, shrimp, and vegetable tacos were all beautiful seasoned and cooked perfectly. The duck confit was very tender, and the mole sauce that came with it was delicious. The shrimp soup came with shrimps that must've been on steroids given their size. The service is friendly if a little awkward at times. read more

I had the duck confit and the table shared corn ribs, both excellent! The corn ribs are unique, and very tasty, with a spicy kick! There were plenty of beers to choose from-I had a Mental Haze Hazy Pale Ale from Del Cielo. They have a few seats hat the bar, if you just want to drop in for a drink. I highly recommend a visit! read more

Pleasantly surprised with this restaurant in our own neighborhood.. Food was absolutely delicious. My friend and I shared a few items on the appetizer menu. We started with the roasted corn, oysters, bone marrow and duck tacos and ended with their bread pudding. Beautiful decor. Waiter was very attentive and recommended some items. Support this place. Let's help bring the neighborhood to what it used to be. read more

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Came in to celebrate several birthdays. Made a reservation and the host/bartender Dave was super helpful getting us a cozy table, since it was pretty chilly outside. Their patio is really cute too, WITH heaters. Comfortable spot with extra clean restrooms. Marshal the, chef came out and said hello! I took his recommendation and ordered the Pato (duck) plate. WOW!!! It was incredibly tender and taste delicious. Ordered the tacos and again blown away! Let me not forget the cocktails!! There's a scientist behind the bar. I even after the garnish!!! read more

i'm difficult to impress. I'm impressed! When I got out of the car I told my wife 'I don't know what I'm smelling but I want a big plate of it!' Really good food and nice service. I went there for a Mother's day dinner with my kids and daughter in law. We had the tortillas, 3 plates of the duck leg with mole (fantastic!), a dozen oysters (properly shucked and nicely presented), crious drinks, the corn ribs and some things I'm forgetting. It was quite a feast! The oysters were delicious and served with really good condiments. I was suspicious about the cucumber-lime one because it was rather sweet but it was a perfect compliment. The duck leg was worth coming back for. Perfectly braised and lip-smackingly moist and yummy. read more

This place is literally waking distance to my house and it took me This look to try them! Was soo worth it. The Elote (corn dish) is to die for....sooo good!!! I also had the shrimp dish (cold brothy but deliciousness all around). I would definitely try them again. read more

We came here for a date night and it did not disappoint. We started off with a few drinks (xicaru and alebrije). I loved my drink. It was so pretty and they were strong and tasty. We had the corn ribs and pork belly for starters which both were really good. The pork belly melted in my mouth and the verde salsa that accompanied it was delish. For our main, we enjoyed the pipian verde con pato and a side of tortillas. Tortillas were really good. I mean come on scratch corn tortillas alway elevates the food. The duck was sooo moist, flavorful, tender ... and just chef's kiss is all I can say. I literally went to cut a piece off and all the meat just fell off the bone. Next up was dessert. We had the panna cotta which was corn panna cotta and peaches. I never even heard of that combo before but it was light and the corn flavor was so subtle and paired well with the peaches. They also gave us small little churro like shortbread cookies with the panna cotta that were so buttery and just everything you love in a shortbread cookie. We also had the citrus tart which was my fav. The crust was so light and airy and had the perfect snap to it. The citrus pastry cream was really silky and smooth and had great flavor. Customer service was awesome. They were friendly and gave great suggestions. Definitely will be back. read more

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The food was beautiful to look at, delicious and the wait staff was kind and very knowledgeable

Gave Acopio a try after reading about it in the Mercury News. We ordered the tortilla appetizers, baked oysters, trio of tacos and grilled cheese appetizer. All the dishes were tasty and well presented. Their craft cocktails are a must try! read more

Acopio - Delicious food! Oysters, tacos, grilled cheese. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - San Jose, California

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An absolute gem in San Jose reflecting the heritage of Mexico and the fresh bounty of California. Nestled at the edge of San Jose's downtown in the Brookwood neighborhood this establishment alone will create value for the entire neighborhood and will be the catalyst for an up and coming food culture in this area. After a fire ravaged the original Lorena's taqueria the owners Ralph and Lorena painstakingly rebuilt the property with design and attention to detail that you might find in a well funded San Francisco upstart. You will be pleasantly surprised by the modern touches and architectural details that went into this cozy space. Come in and let the food, cocktails and beer speak to you and transport you to a new flavor region and fill your heart and delight your palate! read more

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Delicious food and cocktails! Great modern ambience. Food art. Very unique. I highly recommend it. If you're in the are, it's a MUST. If you're not in the area, go - it's totally worth the drive. We loved it soooooooooo much. Definitely coming back and bring friends. Bring yours too! You'll enjoy every single minute. Max rating is well deserved. read more

Sad to be writing this because I can tell this place is gonna blow up . Music Service Ambiance Just had dinner here and greatly enjoyed it. My wife and I REALLY enjoyed the tacos and corn ribs. We got the vegetal and arabe tacos, which were both delightful. I liked the vegetal one more but both were really good and would definitely order these again. The bone marrow was good but nothing special (as in, nothing set it apart from other bone marrow we've had). The duck confit was just okay - nothing wrong with it, but nothing about it stood out. Service and ambiance were absolutely though, and we will definitely be returning. Feels like it's only a matter of time before this place is packed out, so get here ASAP!! read more

Came here for my dad's birthday. We absolutely LOVED the food, drinks, dessert, and service. My family and I grew up in the restaurant business and appreciated all the details. Something as simple as the homemade tortillas with the pork-fed beans and salsa selections are delish. We had the steak carne de res, corn ribs, raw oysters, all the taco options, fried cheese, and the calabasas peanut brittle dessert was unique and delicious. I highly recommend this hidden gem in SJ!! read more

We had a recent company holiday party here and it was amazing! Definitely a hidden gem. Escalated, sophisticated Mexican food in a beautiful, intimate space. Our staff had a wonderful time and were still praising the restaurant choice days later at work! In fact, one of my co-workers just told me she booked another dinner reservation here for a family celebration. Lorena and her staff were so attentive during our party. Will definitely be going back for individual and group dining. read more

Acopio - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - San Jose, California

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Contemporary cocktails , limited choices of entrees but good one , I would suggest to add Couple of seafood entree . Amazing service .. we were doubtful about the restaurant because of the place where it is .. but never failed to impress ..will recommend and come back for sure read more

This is my second time here, the first time was just to come check out the vibe and the scenery as it is on the corner of a neighborhood street. From the vibe I was getting I knew I'd be back and besides the vibe I ordered a small dish that I cannot recall at the moment but it had to have left an impression. I am now here for my second time on a Friday night and it still has a vibey vibe, not a lot of people but I would assume that's because we just had thanksgiving last week. Let's get to the food and drinks I ordered a agavindo cocktail, omg I almost drank it like it was lemonade. It has tequila, tamarind, ginger beer, lime and agave. Get it! You will thank me later. I then ordered the corn ribs, those little delights had me licking my fingers and wanting more. I really enjoyed those. I also had the grilled cheese, which was eh, I'd much prefer the grilled cheese at Gaucho's. My main entree was the Carne De Res, the flavors were phenomenal but it came out Luke warm. My sides were cold and that kinda made me annoyed because it was really good, I just would have enjoyed my food so much more had it been hot. However this place was a nice find and I will be back to try some of there other treasures and those corn ribs. read more

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After over 8 years of living across the street from the original Taqueria Lorena's and waiting for this restaurant to open, we finally got a chance to dine here this weekend. Acopio was everything we wanted it would be. At only around 9 tables, i am worried about not being able to get a seat here in a few months onc they actually have signage and more people know about this place. We had the corn ribs (my favorite of the night), pickles, and grilled panela cheese to start, and the duck confit leg and birria lamb shank with house made corn tortillas for our entrees. The corn ribs were my favorite, and the fried masa served with the duck confit were our highlights. Everything tasted great and beautifully presented. I look forward to trying their seafood next time. Be sure to ask for their various salsas (we were able to try the extra spicy, and mild red and green salsas), which were not on the menu. We chose the candied winter squash for dessert. The La Ex and Meripa() drinks were unique and divine. Shout out to Conor, our server, for taking great care of us. It was an honor meeting Ralph, Lorena's husband, who checked in on us. We even got a chance to talk to one of the bartender as he was helping to clear our table. You can just tell the management and staff have put a lot of time and love into making Lorena's dream restaurant come true. Sounds like there is going to be a special Valentine's Day menu coming up, and happy hour and weekend brunch will be in the near future. We will be back! Don't come to Acopio if you are expecting taqueria menu and prices. Do come here if you want a beautiful ambiance, amazing service, out of this world cocktails, impeccable attention to detail, and of course, delicious, high end Mexican cuisine. read more

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Great addition to the greater downtown SJ area! (make sure to get a beer around the corner at DTSJ Brewing first!). Cool space with interesting mexican food. Everything was tasty and the portions were larger than I expected. The elote was awesome. Great drinks too! Check it out! read more

A+. Michelin level service. Creative food in a neighborhood you wouldnt expect. Reasonable cost and casual attire Food was excellent and imaginative. Return? We already have read more

Overhyped. Tiny place. Average service and food at high prices in a not so great surroundings. It's literally a bar side and then 5-6 tables. While the tacos were flavorful, those were the tiniest tortillas I have bought in $16. They don't have chips, salsa, guacamole the regular stuff. The menu is good overall with a few worth a try items. Worst part was the squash dessert like ridiculously bad flavors! I would not recommend this place. Pictures in the review are deceptive , I did not find it worthwhile at all. read more