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    Burrito Express

    3.7 (304 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Nachos
    Anne F.

    Daughter walked to this place as we live across. Nachos were stale. Very Disappointing.

    Menu and interior
    Kris G.

    Great service Decent prices I definitely will have to give this another try. It may have been my choices that lead to my experience. I got the California burrito with carne asada. There was so much meat which is normally a good thing, but for me it was too much. Also wish it wasn't just cheese fries and steak. Essentials yes but I was hoping for a better balance of flavors.

    Enchilada Ranchera
    Gene D.

    Burrito Express has been around for a long time, even back when I was a new High School student (which was 6 years ago). This is the food joint that is so conveniently located directly next to the high school that everyone was aware of. If anyone was in the mood for delicious Mexican Food, "Burrito Express" are the first two words to come to mind. Long story short, everything here is good. From the tortillas down to the Enchiladas which are my all-time favorites. A small but simple location produces tasty Mexican food that no one could get tired of.

    Cross section of the California burrito with carnitas
    Daniel M.

    I drove down to Milpitas from the East Bay last weekend and decided to make a stop here while taking care of my other business due to hearing that this was one of the better burritos in the area and it's never a bad idea to support local businesses. The place was small but it didn't really need to be huge. There were no customers when I went so I was able to quickly order my food. I wanted to try more than one burrito so I got the California burrito with carnitas and the chorizo con papas. The wait for the food was longer than most taquerias I've gone to but I've personally never been too much of a stickler for a rushed service. Other than the relatively long wait, the customer service was spot on. The burritos were a good size for the relatively low price I paid. They were about the size of burritos I would get in the San Francisco Mission District (yes, I've been told that burritos in the San Jose area are better but I've never eaten one so I can't make a fair comparison to that). The California burrito was kind of underwhelming. While I understand that French fries are a staple of California burritos, I felt like the burrito I got was mostly fries and little else. The carnitas were also quite dry. I'm not a picky eater so I ate it anyway but the California burrito fell well below my expectations. On the other hand, the chorizo con papas burrito I had was delicious and surpassed my expectations. If I had to make a comparison, I would compare it to the breakfast burrito at San Francisco's El Farolito except with potatoes instead of salsa and avocado. Not gourmet but by far the better of the two burritos I bought. If I was a Milpitas local, I would happily come here every week for that burrito. However, since I'm an hour's drive away, it's unlikely I would ever again go out of my way to come here again unless I happen to already be in the area.

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    I've been there before. Yesterday, we went there and we always get the original burrito (chicken and beef). This is a great service.

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    Everytime I visit from los angeles, I always have to hit this spot for their bomb burritos. I wish I had them in los angeles, lol

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    I love Burrito Express. My dad put me on and I've been hooked ever since. Service is quick and easy. I love the shredded beef.

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    Amazing food and fun friendly staff as well! This place has always brightened up my day

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    I must try if you like a delicious breakfast! Best breakfast burrito I have ever had!!! Eggs con Papas....YUM!

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    I always come and get the beef nachos they're so good and they put a lot I recommend getting them

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    Mil’s Diner

    Mil’s Diner

    4.0
    (1.2k reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    I'm a very happy American enjoying my big breakfast on a rainy day this morning. I never visited…read moreMil's Diner in Milpitas in the past 16-17 years since working and living in the area, but I knew that I would eventually check them out someday. Good choice. No lines and no crowds on a rainy day morning with plenty of available parking spots in the huge lot. Nothing attractive on the outside in this old popular plaza. The place turned out great with the old fashioned retro red color style interior and the experience was wonderful. Good vibes and positive feelings when walking into it. My lady server provided excellent service and the Hispanic male worker was quick and efficient. Place is clean and menu had good variety of selections. Breakfast is served all day while lunch items start at 11am. My breakfast was very fulfilling and total was $25.30 with everything included. I paid in cash and tipped them $5. Loved my sweet lady server. There was another older woman at the cash register. She's a local as well. I really enjoyed the stop. I had the Fajitas Omelette breakfast and the steak meats in it were very generous. Delicious breakfast exactly as I had expected. My onions green peppers potatoes were perfect with a side of salsa. Sourdough toast was delicious with the garlic butter taste. I really came for my favorite hot chocolate with whipped cream in the morning. I do miss big American breakfasts, especially in these old fashioned and traditional retro spots. Love it. Why didn't I visit this place much earlier? Because they're always busy or full inside and the plaza parking is usually congested with heavy traffic here. Overall, I love the vibes and the service. It's one of those places where you can just have normal casual conversations with the staffs working inside if you are open to it. Beautiful diner. Yes, I will be revisiting in the future. If you love huge food portions, there's great value here. One plate can easily be shared between two people. Nice.

    If you read my reviews here on Yelp, you know I either post for either a really good review or a…read morereally bad review. Unfortunately we are here for the latter. We moved to Milpitas about a year ago and my son started going to Mil's and is a current 'Regular'. They have good food. So after a while, my husband and I started going there and we too started going there pretty regularly for breakfast, at least once or twice a week. All in all, between the family we drop a few hundred a week. And we do tip well. Most of the wait staff knows us. Today, my husband had to stop on his way home to use the restroom. He doesn't look homeless or unkempt in anyway. When he asked, they told him he couldn't unless he's a 'paying customer'. This was to a newer employee he hadnt seen before. He proceeded to explain that we eat here regularly and she still said no. He asked to speak to the manager, who does know him. He too said no. I find it ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS that for a supposed family atmosphere restaurant, they couldn't extend a small courtesy. What exactly was it going to take away from them? As mentioned, we drop a good chunk of change there, and they didnt want to help out a patron that frequents the restaurant? Well, have no fear, we will NEVER darken your doorstep EVER again.

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    Chicken & waffles w/ gravy on side
    Chicken & waffles w/ gravy on side
    Absolutely delicious.

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    Absolutely delicious.
    IHOP

    IHOP

    3.3
    (452 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    Loved everything about IHOP in Milpitas today. Excellent customer service as usual. Positive dining…read moreenvironment. It's one of those places worth tipping and staffs are mostly well trained. I'm glad that I was able to make time for a good big breakfast visit because they are always busy during holidays and weekends. I had a $25 IHOP gift card to use and I did check the menu on their app before I arrived. Value Menu is definitely worth it here. Good and legit. For Dine-In: Value Menu $7: Breakfast Faves Combo comes with 2 eggs/2pancakes/2 breakfast meats. Value Menu $7: House Scramble is a good basic omelette choice with hash browns. Hot Green Tea $4.69 was enjoyable. For Takeout: Value Menu $7: French Toast Faves Combo includes 1 fluffy french toast/2 eggs/2 breakfast meats. I asked for sausages here, but I received bacon instead. Still, food is good. Value Menu $7: Ham & Cheese Omelette is your basic good omelette with 2 pancakes. They packed it up very well with lots of condiments too. Happy takeout. Not bad for using my $25 IHOP gift card on my satisfying meal selections. Overall, I can say that I always come happy and leave happy here. Love tipping them. IHOP Milpitas is worth it for big breakfast cravings or even for lunch & dinner when you're hungry. Great place to chill. I'm always looking forward to making time for the next stop to enjoy more. Big breakfast mornings is heaven.

    National Pancake Day (Mar 3) a free short stack of pancakes. It came with three pancakes and was…read moredelicious! I ordered a kids meal (Jr. Cheeseburger + 1 Bacon Egg Sausage.) The cheeseburger was actually really delicious and a good portion. The service was good, It was fairly busy, so our waiter only came by our table to take our order + for the bill. There are plenty of tables and we were seated right as we walked in.

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    Hot Chocolate.
    Hot Chocolate.
    IHOP French toast is delicious.

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    IHOP French toast is delicious.
    Latthe Roast & Toast

    Latthe Roast & Toast

    4.2
    (336 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    I got the pistachio rose matcha, and it was great. The pistachio cream was delicious and the matcha…read morewasn't too strong nor watered down. Pretty, aesthetic, cozy local cafe where the drinks are super cute as well! People were working on their laptops when we were there on a weekday. The shop was offering free samples and promoting their new drinks after their rebrand. Their cups still had their previous name when we went.

    Accidentally stumbled upon this hidden gem, and I'm so glad I did! They had a sample table set up…read morein front of the store offering their Jasmine Reserve Latte made with A2 organic milk. Since every drink is freshly brewed to order, I decided to give it a try--and I was completely blown away. The jasmine tea was incredibly rich and flavorful, perfectly balanced with the creamy A2 milk. As someone who's extremely picky about boba tea, I have to say they got everything exactly right. So many places make their jasmine tea taste overly floral or perfume-like, but here the flavor was delicate, smooth, and just the right intensity. And let's talk about the boba--it was cooked perfectly! Soft, fresh, and delightfully chewy, exactly how boba should be. Beyond the drinks, the atmosphere is absolutely charming. The décor is beautiful, warm, and thoughtfully designed. It feels like stepping into a little fairyland rather than a typical grab-your-drink-and-go boba shop. Every detail--from the chairs and tables to the decorations--comes together to create an elegant, high-end experience that makes you want to stay and relax. The prices are very reasonable for the quality you receive. I also want to give a special shout-out to Lynda, who was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and happy to answer all of my questions and concerns. I wholeheartedly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back. If you appreciate high-quality tea made with care and attention to detail, Latthe Roast & Toast is absolutely worth a visit!

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    "If you're going to rise, you might as well shine "
    "If you're going to rise, you might as well shine "
    Vietnamese Coffee with Sweet Cream
    Vietnamese Coffee with Sweet Cream
    Strawberry matcha latte

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    Strawberry matcha latte
    Taste of Heaven Bistro

    Taste of Heaven Bistro

    4.1
    (525 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$
    Speaks Spanish
    Free WiFi

    I've been frequenting this restaurant for about 3 years. I almost always have the same server,…read moreMiriam. She's outstanding and always helps me with my every-time request - make it spicy! It started with the barbacoa chilaquiles. When I saw that that the chilaquiles in the menu had habaneros on it, I knew I had found my place. I often cook at home with ghost and scorpion peppers, which are not traditionally found in restaurants, but they've done some pretty amazing improvisation when I've asked to make it work. One time, I recall getting the chilaquiles and asking for extra habaneros and asking if their chef had a secret hot sauce that was stronger than "white people spicy." Miriam brought me a little ramekin of a pepper sauce puree that the chef prepared - and it was EPIC. I don't ask for that every time, but you know whoever was on the line took the request seriously and actually had some fun making my mouth burn. I can't tell you how appreciative I am of their willingness to "play" in the kitchen. Today, I went for breakfast and ordered the Carne En Su Jugo for my first time. Not just here - first time ever eating it anywhere. I had totally forgotten to ask them to make it spicy! I asked Miriam if there was anything they could do to spice it up. She assured me they could. Then I received it. And I tasted it. And it was cathartic. The chefs prepared a PERFECTLY spicy stew, and I downed that whole thing in 7 minutes. It was delicious, put some sweat on my brow, and left me feeling more than satisfied with my meal. I love this place! Miriam is always great every time I've been there. I will continue supporting this business as long as they keep doing business. Please give my compliments to the chefs again. Their creativity keeps me coming back for spicy treats!

    Had a great brunch at Taste of Heaven Bistro. The food and service were really good and the mimosas…read morewere definitely the standout. I was expecting a little more of a vibrant/fun atmosphere, but it was still a nice spot to relax and enjoy brunch. Overall a good experience and I'd definitely come back for another round of the mimosas!

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    Mimosas
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    Lobster Tail
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    Kenny's Cafe

    Kenny's Cafe

    4.5
    (838 reviews)
    6.1 mi
    $$

    Kenny seems like a hardworking and lovable guy in the community. The portions were double of what I…read morecould normally eat so the meal definitely had some leftovers. The cheesesteak had lots of cheese and steak and the roll was very buttery. The fries were cooked perfect and came out hot. From what I can tell, it's just Kenny working here so the service can be a bit slow but he is very apologetic about taking a while for orders. But with that being said, I suggest you plan ahead or make sure you're not in a rush. I love that the place is decorated with all of his customers. I love looking at the photos while you wait for your food.

    I've been waiting about a year now to try this place, mainly because of the infamous owner, Kenny…read more The place is located in a very industrial part of San Jose which is very random.. just like this shop and what it presents. It's almost like walking into a thrift shop that has random things going on from hundreds of photos of Kenny with customers, US flags, a table full of military business cards, Mercedes Benz trinkets, etc etc. Please be informed that Kenny is THE only person in here which means, he's the greeter, the cook, the cashier, and entertainer lol. The food can take long for a reason and there's no music or TV anywhere so it's quiet. The furniture is random as well; some from an office space, elementary school, and an all wooden table with chairs from someone's grandma's house. Me and my co workers ordered 2 burritos: Regular steak and eggs and a steak bulgogi. We waited maybe 15 mins for our which wasn't too long. The burritos had this soft white cheese melted on top which gave the tortilla this vanilla sweetness. I didn't really like that. The steak meat was sweet but didn't have that bulgogi marinade taste. Both of our burritos tasted like a plain egg, potato, and blank steak breakfast burrito. It was nothing special but the size is huge and one can be shared by two people. The burritos came with this sweet chipotle sauce with some sweet peppers in which it did add some flavor. Kenny is the man though! He's super nice and proud. He's very entertaining and enjoys talking to his guests. His son is in the army so it's one of the reasons why he's very patriotic. Is it a bit much?! Sure, but this cafe wouldn't be what it is without all of this randomness. It's a neighborhood gem and a historic landmark in this side of town. Kenny is well known to the area and is beloved. We enjoyed his company. Thank you so much Kenny!!

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    Kenny's Cafe
    Kenny's Cafe is open this morning on Christmas Day!

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    Kenny's Cafe is open this morning on Christmas Day!
    Mikayla's Cafe

    Mikayla's Cafe

    3.9
    (290 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$

    The real deal... THE best homestyle restaurant meal I've had since leaving the south over 10 years…read moreago. My country fried steak was perfectly cooked & flavored and the gravy was exactly right. The hash browns were top notch, grilled crunchy outside & not at all greasy or oily. The wheat toast was exactly as simple as it should be & delicious with butter & strawberry jam. My scrambled eggs left a little to be desired but there's hot sauce on the table to fix that right up. My lunch neighbor had the Ulitmate Fried Chicken Sandwich (pic) and he likes it so much gets it every time he eats here. And the coffee? The coffee comes from Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans. The plates in my pics look small but in fact are large plates & might be too much food for some people. The food & service is great but the prices are a bit stiff for lunchtime however the comfort food would be right at home in any Memphis diner.

    Unfortunately, the food we tried here was not very good. They serve mostly diner classics with a…read morefew California twists- avocado toast, pico de gallo. The eggs and hash brown's were too oily and needed salt, the sauce on the crab benny was grainy. The dishes completely missed the mark, they were below average for sure. At their price point, this is a place I would go for a treat not just an everyday basic meal. The coffee was good, service was nice, food came out fairly quickly and the restaurant is beautiful and spacious.

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    Interior
    Spicy Crab Cake Benedict
    Spicy Crab Cake Benedict
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    Croissante

    4.1
    (1.1k reviews)
    7.8 mi
    $$

    The croissants were great! We had 3 types as well as some bread! Service was good. It's was some…read morewhat busy kind of loud. We got our food to g

    You are getting to go to the left. Super easy to see which way you should go because your eyes are…read moreimmediately drawn to all the pastries. Beautiful, flaky, sweet and savory; there are so many delicious options. Gourmet pastries with gourmet coffee equals perfection. Best way to start the morning. I love that. You can actually see them fresh baking pastries while you're sitting. We didn't go overly sweet because it was the morning, but I would love to come back in the afternoon to have a nice sweet treat and a cappuccino. For my family of three we definitely got over excited in order too much, but each bite was delicious. We got a leek quiche, a banana latte, spinach, artichoke danish, mango croissant, almond croissant, and a ham and cheese croissant. I was trying to increase the protein to not spike my blood sugar. Lol. I'd have to say the mango and the almond croissant were probably my favorite. The strong second would definitely be the artichoke and spinach croissant danish thing. Sorry, I forgot what they called it. They offered to heat it up a bit and I definitely recommend this. They did the perfect temperature for the perfect timing. Just enough to make the outside flaky and the inside warm and soft. The pieces that had cheeses were so much better warmed up. They definitely know what they're doing there. Seating was great. I'd love the decor. You can also order off of a menu, but we were too enamored with the actual pastries to even glance at it. I took photos but made sure to not take photos of the staff. I let the staff know that I wouldn't include their faces without their permission. they were very friendly and very appreciative. My family loved your little shop and we will definitely be back when we're in the area.

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    Indoor dining option
    Indoor dining option
    French onion soup- too salty
    French onion soup- too salty
    French Toast

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    French Toast
    Bill's Cafe

    Bill's Cafe

    4.2
    (766 reviews)
    6.0 mi
    $$

    The hash browns with salt and pepper is so good I love the taste of the pancakes with bacon…read more Review by Louise-7 years old

    I took my family out to breakfast this morning, and usually frequent the Alameda location, but my…read moreson made me aware the Newbury location is closer to us. I love having breakfast at Bill's Cafe. Unfortunately, this location is not the same experience as the two other locations I've tried. The hostess told us they had no tables, and we could sit at the bar. My daughter stated she would rather be seated at a table, and we could wait. Three customers were walking past us, and the hostess said we could have their table. We were immediately seated in a booth, and we noticed there were at least five empty tables around us, peculiar. Whatever, we had time to look and decide what we each wanted. When our waiter came for our orders, he was quick and efficient. We didn't have to wait long for our meals and drinks to arrive. We generally liked our food, but the country potatoes were a little too firm, and seemed like they weren't cooked all the way through. We had to wait awhile for refills on our drinks. We caught the hostess walking by, and asked if we could get refills and napkins. She said okay, but brought only napkins, and we waited some more for refills on coffee and water. The hostess seemed a bit brusque, on the other hand our waiter was, quick and professional. I will drive a little further to the Alameda location, because the Newbury location is not as great, or team conscious as the other location.

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    No waiting. This was around 10 o'clock am.
    No waiting. This was around 10 o'clock am.
    Rojo Chilaquiles, yum. Spice was just right.
    Rojo Chilaquiles, yum. Spice was just right.
    Meat Lovers Omelette

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