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    4.5 (248 reviews)
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    Bryan C.

    Saw Acopio on Apple Map's best SJ restaurant guide for some time now, always wanted to give them a try. The right time has some because we are celebrating our anniversary so we picked a quiet time and book a table to enjoy our dinner. To my surprise, the restaurant is not too big and it was pretty crowded when we arrived, I am so glad we booked a table or we might have to wait for sometime. Based on the recommendations by the yelpers we ordered some popular dishes and they were all excellent! Definitely worth the recommendations.

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    John D.

    Mexi-Can Acopio is a phoenix-rising-from-the-ashes story, as this building was the original home of Lorena's Taqueria before a terrible fire in 2012 forced them to relocate to their new digs on N. 13th St. Wisely, the family held onto the property for years before their chef-trained daughter, and the restaurant's namesake, Lorena, decided to repurpose it into a contemporary, elevated Mexican restaurant, along with her also chef-trained brother and a few others whose combined oeuvre of experience includes Michelin-starred Chez TJ, Alexander's-by-the-Sea, and Naschmarkt, to name a few. The Good: * A small private lot, as well as street parking, is available. * Reservations via their website * Outdoor, dog-friendly seating * Great bar program with signature cocktails and a nice selection of local brews on tap * Small, curated menu that changes seasonally * Great service from our server, Jayleen * Costillas de Elote (aka corn ribs) may seem like a nothing dish, but man, it was bursting with flavor and was one of the (many) highlights of the night * The Carne en su Jugo was a great riff on a classic French cassoulet, but with a Mexi kick in flavor * I couldn't resist the Duck Mole dish, as it featured two of my favorite foods in one savory and delicious plate. The confit duck leg was fantastic and fell off the bone, and the sweet and savory chocolate mole was the perfect foil. However, to me, the unheralded star of the dish was the fried masa brick, done up like a classic potato pavé, which deserves a special shoutout * For dessert, their rendition of Tres Leches cake was fantastic! The crispy turulete (corn-based cookie) on top gave a nice crunch to go along with the sweet cake, and the tart notes from the green apples really tied it all together for a complex and delicious dessert The Meh: * Happy Hour (Wed-Sat, 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m., and all day on Sun) menu and drinks are limited to the bar area only * Only open for dinner * As many have noted, the neighborhood is a little sus, but honestly, it's not that bad. Just lock your car (as you should everywhere these days), and you'll be fine--I promise The Ugly: * The number of people I know--or have seen online--who hate on elevated Mexican cuisine is kinda crazy. As if only French or American cuisines are allowed to be fancy--it's honestly a bunch of bullshit. If anything, LUNA has shown for years now that it can be done, and Acopio continues in that vein Conclusion: I had high expectations coming in, and Acopio met or exceeded every one of them. I'm a bit surprised they haven't received a nod from the Michelin Guide yet, but I wouldn't be surprised if one is in the works at some point in the future. Highly recommended.

    Pork belly taco

    Traveled to NorCal and went to Acopio again! Menu has changed and the food still hits! Must try!

    Emily M.

    They have a small lot in the back for parking but it can easily fill up. You are able to find street parking near by if their lot is filled. Their restaurant is on the smaller side. I wouldn't recommend coming with a large group unless you have a reservation. I ordered the duck and was high surprised at how delicious it was. The outside was crispy with a soft and flavorful inside. Of all the appetizers we tried I would highly recommend the corn. As for dessert I wasent blown away by anything but they do offer a cilantro ice cream was that was unique. It didn't taste exactly like cilantro but it wasent bad

    Happy hour oysters
    Joy M.

    Was looking for a happy hour place close by while our son was in golf lessons at Rancho del Pueblo in San Jose. Happen to find this local spot that was remodeled into an upscale Mexican restaurant. Happy hour is every day 5pm-6:30pm at the bar. The modern decor was lovely and the ambiance was friendly and inviting. We ordered a couple drinks that were very delicious, although still a bit expensive for happy hour. The elote was uniquely made but very tasty. The oysters were also yummy especially with the lime & tahin. I recommend this place for date night.

    Elevated Tacos Al Pastor at Acopio
    Danny K.

    I had Acopio bookmarked for months and nearly forgot about it until I started thinking hard about where to take a guest from out of town. Acopio looked very appealing, but I didn't expect that a Mexican-fusion restaurant on the east side of San Jose would be Michelin-worthy. Acopio's space is very well-kept and designed both festive and elegant. The service was attentive and clearly a point of pride, a stark contrast from my heartbreaking experience at True Laurel in SF last weekend where I waited for 30 minutes before a server came back to check on me. Each dish was artful, despite the simplicity of a dish such as Tacos Al Pastor, which consisted of pork confit, charred pineapple and fresh tortillas. The pork belly was marinated and seared to perfection. Together with a bit of tomatillo salsa, it was a unique elevated interpretation of Tacos Al Pastor that I'm already craving again. Each ingredient was meticulously marinated, charred and presented. The Tacos de Cachete was an interestingly textured dish, with pickled white onion pedals and beef cheek. A bit mushy but flavorful. On a second subsequent trip, I tried the Molé Poblano con Pierna de Pato & Chile Relleno. The duck was tender and perfectly seasoned. The molé was tangy and brighter than other molés that I have tried but it went well with the other components of the dish. The most impressive part was the Chile Relleno, which was made with a dried Pasilla chile that had a great chewy texture which was a pleasant surprise. It seemed more artfully crafted, would love to find out how they achieved that texture. The Coctel de Camarones had an unexpectedly familiar taste. Thai-style Tom Kha coconut and tomatillo broth with jicama and freshly peeled and de-veined prawns. Fantastic fusion dish. Finally, the chocolate churros and house-made Mexican chocolate ice cream also had a chili sauce on the ice cream with a nice kick to it. Acopio may be one of the finest restaurants in San Jose. It is a real gem that is doing Mexican fusion at the next level. Wholeheartedly recommended.

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    Deborah L.

    If you're not paying attention, you might drive right past it (like I did), but trust me - you'll want to make a stop here. The vibe is super cozy and trendy, great for a date night or dinner with a smaller group. We went with a mix of smaller plates and a large one to share family-style: - 1/2 dozen oysters: Pure buttery bliss. - Aguachile de callo de nacha: A MUST if you love scallops. It was so fresh and beautifully presented. - Tostada de Kampachi: Can skip. I'd probably go for their Tostada de Ceviche Colimense next time. - Costillas de Elote (Corn Ribs): YES. I'd order this every time. - Arroz Moreno con Mariscos: This was a surprise favorite. The rice reminds me of Korean nurungee with a seafood twist, and the cilantro herbs gave it that perfect blend. - Churros for dessert: The seasonal raspberry & lime sorbet on the side was the perfect touch. Churros were beautifully decorated and tasted like fruity pebbles. - For drinks: My friend enjoyed their Chardonnay Chenin Blanc, and I went for their zero-proof Corazon de Melon (cantaloupe-base with citrus mixed with their l'apertivo floreale made it the perfect summery beverage). Great place for excellent Mexican/Spanish food and drinks with a fresh twist!

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    Yingshi H.

    The restaurant was well decorated with greenery and warm colors, creating a cozy and inviting environment. The waitress was very nice and attentive. The food was delicate and artfully presented. I also loved the tablewares - a Japanese-inspired style. The seafoods were fresh! The seasonings were well balanced. I highly recommend the Arroz Moreno Con Mariacos!

    Tres leches
    Carla I.

    If a friend did not recommend this, I would have never found it. Super cute spot in San Jose with plenty of parking. I love the ambiance, staff was very attentive and the music was very nice. We got some bites to share: Tostada de Ceviche Colimense: o was surprised to see that for $18 there was only one tostada split in half. It was delicious, but definitely pricey. Papitas Yukon Doradas: good flavored potatoes, so think they would have been even better if they were crispier. Tacos De Pancita Al Pastor: deeeeeeeeeeeeeeelicious. Pastel De Tres Leches for dessert which was also very tasty, could have had another one.

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    Tina K.

    Hidden gem with its own parking lot. Excellent service, beautiful restaurant decor, and specialized menu. Cocktails were amazing - and they have a full bar. Food was excellent - I love a more curated menu because you know it's going to be good. Tacos had flavor, elote was well seasoned and cooked to perfection, and DO NOT SKIP the ice cream because it was my favorite part.

    Grilled cabbage - soggy and burnt
    Tom T.

    Went here for Valentine's Day for their special Valentine's Day menu. The restaurant itself is located in an older area in downtown but they've remodeled the place and it looks great inside. We were promptly seated and our drink orders were taken. Cocktails came out relatively quickly and they were all good. We ordered the set menu with wine pairings. The meal started with 3 small bites - all pretty yummy and high end. The oyster was well cooked and having a little caviar was a nice start - but after the first course things started falling apart. Second course was a soggy, overcooked grilled cabbage. They managed to make it soggy and burnt at the same time. Wierd. Wine pairings came late and only after we asked for it. The final course was a mess. I ordered the duck confit chile relleno. The chile itself was burnt to a crisp - literally charred and inedible. The bits of duck inside dry. When I told the server he just sighed and took the plate - WOW! The steak course was supposed to be med-rare. It came out grey and overcooked. Again wine pairings came after the entrees. We were in a rush for a show - so didn't have time to let the restaurant remake the food. Left hungry, frustrated, and annoyed. I understand it was Valentine's Day- but they should have staffed better, and with the limited menu at least been able to cook the food properly.

    Strawberry jam chantilly dessert. Meh
    Malinda D.

    While I've been here a couple times with my friends and enjoyed the atmosphere so I decided to surprise my man by treating him out to a place he hasn't been. While everything started off fine, we fell short of service and when the food came I was less impressed. After this experience. I think I'll be cooking at home from now on for our special occasion. We came for Valentine's Day for a pre-fixed menu at 6pm and didn't get out until 8pm. We even were sat 10 minutes early since we showed up early/on-time. Not sure what took so long when everything I'm sure was made ahead and of time. The salad was a great start. The farro risotto was just ok for me but my boyfriend really enjoyed it. The One scallop that took a while to come out was my least favorite. I didn't enjoy the texture and waited a while for the dishes to come after our rice which made me NOT enjoy the prefixed menu since we had to be on their time and they seem to have been falling behind . If they did have to make one thing, it may have been the scallop but how long does that even take?! Everything seemed like it took longer than expected and for over $100 a plate I will not come back after this experience unfortunately. Our dishes just didn't seem like it was worth the money. Each picture was more than $20 if you add everything, including the cup of corn water and NO drinks. As you can see each dish was really small so I'm not sure why it took 2 hrs to get in and out with a prefixed menu and reservations.

    Ngoc Han T.

    I went here on a saturday with three friends. We had a reservation so we were seated pretty quickly. It is a small restaurant so I am not sure what the wait is like if you come in without reserving. I liked the size of the restaurant though because it gave it an intimate cozy ambience, especially with the yellow lights. Would be a really cute date location. There is a parking lot in the back, which is very nice, but it is a bit small so make sure to come early for parking. Food was alright to me. They were definitely unique and presentation was beautiful but some dishes were better than others. All of LOVED the pork tacos (TACOS de pancita al pastor) . Definitely would recommend. The icecream desserts were also very yummy and smooth. They weren't overly sweet and had very unique flavors. We let our waitress picked out the flavors and she did amazing! Other dishes were pretty good as well but we tried so many, and those were the two that stood out to me. The other dishes I wasn't too impressed with were the steak tacos and the appetizer (Tazón Botanero). The names were a bit too much for me to remember so I didn't list every one of them down.

    Scallop appetizer... amazing.

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    Los Jefes Taqueria - Carne Asada topped with the special sauce!

    Los Jefes Taqueria

    4.4(238 reviews)
    5.3 mi
    $$

    Was looking to fill a taco craving I had and luckily stumbled upon this gem while I was at great…read moremall searching on yelp for a good taco place. I'm glad this was one of the top choices. [[ Location ]] It's kind of tucked away in a plaza and I even turned into the wrong entrance to get there. I chose the entrance after the Wells Fargo which is not the right one but luckily all the plaza's are interconnected so I could just drive over there. Make sure you turn in at the entrance with the Dunkin and you will be fine. Tons of parking so that will not be an issue including 1 hour parking right in front the restaraunt. [[ Food ]] Good goly the food is so good here. Not only does the food taste good but around $3.89 for a well portioned regular taco is a steal. Not to mention their green sauce, red sauce, and chipotle sauce were just the right flavor to add to your tacos. We got the following: 1.) Flautas Plate = The rice and beans that come with this is superb 2.) 2x Lengua Taco = My favorite taco that we ordered 3.) 2x Birria Taco 4.) Chorizo Taco 5.) Carnitas Taco [[ Conclusion ]] I'm definitely going to go back as now I have a go-to Taco place in Milpitas.

    Definitely not a "quick service" place unless they mean quickly losing the will to live…read more Ordered my food to go. Waited 10 minutes. Asked for chips while I waited. They charged me for the chips. The chips apparently had other plans. Twenty minutes later, still no chips. At this point I'm not even hungry for them anymore--I just want to know they're safe. As for the staff, I barely got a hello. I've received warmer welcomes accidentally walking into the wrong funeral. Food finally came and was aggressively average. Nothing terrible, nothing memorable, and certainly not good enough to justify participating in The Great Chip Disappearance of 2026. Probably a one-and-done for me.

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    Los Jefes Taqueria - Interior is clean and spacious.

    Interior is clean and spacious.

    Los Jefes Taqueria - Cabeza - favorite type of meat

    Cabeza - favorite type of meat

    Los Jefes Taqueria - Tacos - their incredible tortilla and meats! Al Pastor is the best in this batch (asada, al pastor, cabeza)

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    Tacos - their incredible tortilla and meats! Al Pastor is the best in this batch (asada, al pastor, cabeza)

    Acopio - newmexican - Updated September 2026

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