Check your empanada for mold! We stopped by for breakfast and got chilaquiles and a chicken and mole empanada. Enjoyed our chilaquiles (do try this if you stop by), and were wrapping up our meal with the empanada when we discovered a chunk of fuzzy blue grey mold in the MIDDLE of the empanada about 1" in length and 3/8" wide. The empanada was already cut in half and wasn't showing from the outside or the cut area, but the mold was in one half of the empanada and I broke the other half which was normal looking. Thankfully we spit it out, and didn't eat the bite that we took. The waitress had offered to replace it but we said no because we were so shocked. We were kind of disappointed that the manager didn't try to come and address the issue with us. Just left it to their serving staff who quickly cleared our table and gave us the check. Might go back for the other food items, but definitely NOT the empanadas. read more

Located in downtown this is nearby SAP center. The service was good and food was good but nothing outstanding. My favorite thing was the coffee horchata which was perfectly sweet and had a good amount. The food was okay, we got the chicken chipotle empanada which had good flavor but wish it had more meat. The steak ranchero and eggs was nothing special the meat was very chewy. The same with the steak sandwich the meat was very chewy. Altogether if you are in the area, the service is good but the food is alright! read more

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Stopped by for brunch and left very satisfied. This spot has been on my list for awhile and I'm only mad I waited so long to try it. They're serve classic American breakfast dishes but also very delicious Mexican breakfast. Everyone at the table really enjoyed their dish and most plates were clean/empty. The only thing I was t super impressed with was the empanadas, the guava/cream filling was very good but the pastry itself was dry. I had the potato/chorizo dorado tacos. It was with rice and beans which were both very good and flavorful. The tacos came fully dressed with cheese and crema. Also inside a Molcajete drowning in delicious salsa. I will say they really didn't put that much chorizo but still good. The cafe de olla was phenomenal! Can't wait to come back! read more

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We had a great experience at the restaurant. Came in on a Saturday morning for some grub. Menu was huge and plenty of options for drinks, especially the ones with alcohol. Our waiter efficiently sat us down and gave us the menu and sometime to think about what we wanted. It was still quiet since it was 8am. But the music was nice in the background. We opted to share the Philly cheese steak. It was huge and came with a large side of crispy shoestring fries. We both shared this. I got a fresh squeezed orange juice and it was just that. Tasted so good. Then our waiter asked if we wanted to get a dessert and we opted for the guava and cheese. The pastry was soft and not too sweet, which is what I liked. But I was so full from my half of the sandwich to really enjoy it. Looking forward to coming back to try some of the other options. read more

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The food was absolutely flavorful. The ambiance was on point- music was flowing at the right level where you can still hold a conversation. Many locals which speaks to how great the food is and the service. The house coffee tastes fantastic and comes in this cute mug. The mimosas are huge! The empanadas are savory and sweet come in many flavors we ordered the chicken mole for starters and took the sweet ones home. We had the steak chilaquiles and the crab Benedict. I begged them to open up in the east bay I need them in my life daily! If you live in San Jose you are blessed to have this place in your neighborhood. If you are passing through you have to come you will not regret it. read more

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Really tasty! We ordered the green chilaquiles and the breakfast enchiladas. The breakfast enchiladas were a little on the smaller side but packed with filling, it was perfect with a little of their salsa on top, I ordered poached eggs, those did come a little overdone but mixed with everything it was fine. The meal came with hash browns and those were a 10! The workers were really nice and made it a pleasant trip! read more

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My first time at Cheff Che Cafe & Bar. I remember when this place used to be sushi infinity so the location was def familiar! I ordered the strawberry horchata, I thought it was just okay 3/5. Something was missing from it so it wasn't my favorite. I ordered the chillaquiles rojo, which I would give it 4/5! My friend got the veggie omelet. Def will be back. The staff were very attentive and kind. read more

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Great casual spot in dtsj for brunch/brekkie! Came here with my girls for a quick brunch after our yoga sesh and was very happy we did - legit had no idea this place existed. We were seated outside immediately and didn't have to wait, but granted it was a bit early for the weekend. Portions were pretty large and menu had a good variety - loved that they had Mexican style brekkie dishes which was my craving for the day. My friend got an omelet which looked fair (didnt taste it), but I opted for the huevos rancheros which was tasty! The tostada had a great crunch and held up the yummy yolky egg and flavorful sauce, while the side hashbrowns were tasty and lightly crisp. My friend got the tacos dorados which were also bomb - they were like taquitos in a Verde sauce (presented in a whole ass mortar). Very flavorful/tasty and something I'd order next time! read more

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Meh. Not the best breakfast but also not the worst. My friends each got an omelette and U got a chorizo scramble. We all thought it was just okay. My biggest complaint id that the food wasn't very hot. It was lukewarm. I enjoyed the flavor of the house potatoes and chorizo scramble otherwise. Portions were a bit lacking for the price though. Music is blasting outside before you enter. The place itself is decorated very lively. Service was the bare minimum of taking our order and bringing our food out. An overall okay spot for breakfast or brunch. read more

Cheff Che Cafe & Bar - Chorizo Scramble ($16.99) - Empanadas Near Me - San Jose, California

A solid brunch option for families going to the discovery museum. We tried the Mexican skillet, fried chicken and waffles, and pancakes. All were solid, but I could have used more pico with my skillet (I just love fresh flavors and freshly made pico can be sooooo good to offset the salt and grease, but this pico was a tiny bit limp and skimpy) and my husband's fried chicken was in somewhat small pieces, which made it slightly dry. Pancakes were fluffy and delicious. Definitely would be curious about the chilaquiles if we make it back! Service was friendly but seemed a little rushed. Ambience was casual and cheerful, lots of families. read more

Honestly I am very disappointed. I had really high hopes. I come in the evenings and the dinner food is great! But this was my first time for breakfast and I was really disappointed . The Cafe de Olla was really sad, it tasted like hot water. Barely any cinnamon flavor and you could not at all taste any coffee in it. I had the chilaquiles red/green with hash browns, The hash browns tasted so bad they were dry and so crispy they were drenched in oil. The Chilaquiles and their sauces red and green were okay, the piece of steak they gave was all fat and nerve. They didn't ask how I wanted the steak, they brought out the steak medium rare, which I don't have a problem with but the fact that it was placed on top of the chilaquiles and blood was starting to accumulate on top of the steak, was just not appetizing to me. My husband had the menudo. He said it smelled like when the Tripe has not been washed properly. If you know how to make menudo you will understand what I am trying to say. The tripe has to be properly washed and cleaned prior to cooking. You can't just boil this type of meat without washing it. So the menudo gave off an unpleasant odor. I understand that everything is very expensive now. But perhaps the owners should consider making less items on their menu so that the ones they do put out are of better quality. I didn't even buy any empeñadas because I was so disappointed with my breakfast. $70 for 2 for food I could barely eat. Very disappointing. read more

My sister brought us here on a Friday morning & what a pleasant experience! Our waiter was super friendly & checked on us every so often to make sure everything was good. We ordered a Philly cheesesteak, steak sandwich, Agua Fresca.. all so yummy! The agua dress was made fresh & was soooo refreshing on the warm day. The restaurant itself was not busy at all & I was very surprised. I will definitely be back to try more items on the menu read more

It was the birthday weekend of one of my besties! We wanted to do brunch and I gave her three options. She picked the really boujie one but when we drove by, they were closed. We came here, which is the one I really wanted to go to because it was much more casual. We didn't know what was in store for us! The birthday gal and I ordered sangria and asked for the super sized one since there was three of us. We thought we were just getting a large pitcher, but out came this gigantic champagne flute with orange juice and fruit, and the bartender opened a bottle of wine and poured it in! What a beautiful sight! three straws and we were set! We started with the delicious empanadas: chicken, steak, and ground beef. All three sooooo good! I ordered their signature chiliquiles half red, half green with steak. Oh sooooooo goood! Traci had the steak ranchero and Debs had scrambled eggs on corn tortillas with hash browns, and they were happy campers. We spent a little over two hours there especially since we had to finish that sangria. The service was great! Everyone was so friendly! They have parking in the back and a patio area out in front. Definitely looking forward to coming back! I highly recommend Cheff Che if you're looking to do something special for breakfast...or lunch! read more

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Family owned and ran like everyone is family! A quick hello from the boss and we were on our way to an excellently served breakfast. I had the Breakfast Enchiladas: Sauce roja with delish shredded chicken in fresh tortillas, great breakfast papas with a couple scrambles eggs. WOW, soooo good! My dinning partner had the Huevos Rancheros... tasty with killer frijoles. For dessert we ordered empanadas... cajeta and churro/creme. Killer pastry with just enough sweetness. Next time we'll try the savory selection. Service was quick and friendly, the atmosphere comfortable... Come here for the breakfast, stay for the empanadas! We'll be back for this one! read more

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I found a new breakfast spot. Parking is available at the back or street parking. If parked at the back, you can enter the restaurant from there too. It can look confusing at first since the back entrance looks more like a bar with the lights and inside is a counter bar seating. Go further down and you can see more sit down tables and the outdoor patio area. The menu has traditional western breakfast, Hispanic dishes and variety of drinks (coffee, mimosas, aqua Fresca and more). I got the California eggs Benedict which was delicious. The watermelon aqua Fresca was also refreshing. The staff checked in on us every now and then. Condiments were already on the table and we didn't need to ask for anything else. Definitely will come back to try their other options. read more

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Cute little breakfast spot in a nice quiet part of alameda. Lots of staples and Mexican breakfast dishes - was a bit overwhelming. I think generally my party felt the food wasn't the best they've had, but was good enough to try again. Stands out for me were the side of order of sausage links which came with like 5 links! I liked that the cafe de la olla came with a side of cinnamon syrup for me to pour to my liking. Micheladas come in those nice standard goblets which I appreciate. We saw racks of empanadas when we walked in, but then didn't seem them anywhere on their menu. Was confused by that, cause I would have loved to try some. read more

This place serves delicious breakfast and has plenty of seating and parking there's parking in the front and back. Our server Julio made our morning he welcomed us in with a cheerful greeting and a great smile! The food was delicious and hot with plenty of options in the menu to choose from. read more

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I have to say 5/5 for the service the guy handing out the take out order was really friendly and great, however the food I ordered (specifically empanadas) was dry and the seasoning used for the ground meat empanada was sour (not food poisoning sour but the flavor was not good) and the ham and cheese empanada was completely dried out and basically like eating an empanada with nothing in it there was barely any meat and cheese. Thus, in terms of the empanadas, I think they could try altering the recipe a little to make them more softer, juicy and flavorful because it unfortunately tasted too doughy and I had to keep drinking water after each bite to counteract the dryness. Also I paid like $30 excluding tax for like four empanadas so I expected more especially since the size of the empanadas were also quite small. read more

Cheff Che Cafe & Bar - Empanadas were dry - Empanadas Near Me - San Jose, California

I was in the area for an appointment and noticed Cheff Che Cafe & Bar across the street. The place looked vibrant and inviting, so I decided to pop in for a meal. I was quickly greeted and was able to get a table without any issues. I appreciated that this place wasn't crazy busy for being a brunch spot. I liked a lot of what I saw on the menu, which was a Mexican-style brunch. It was honestly refreshing to see a different kind of cuisine's take on classic and comfort breakfast food. Chilaquiles is always my go-to, but there was one item on the menu that I had to try... mole scramble. I love mole, and I love breakfast. Can't say I've ever had mole for breakfast, so this was a must-try for me. This dish was brilliant. Imagine a mole chicken enchilada but made with a 4-egg scramble wrap instead of tortilla. Even the country potatoes, which were in a rojo sauce, were tasty and flavorful. They also offered savory and sweet empanadas. I ordered 3 of the sweet flavors: peach and cream cheese, cajeta, and Nutella banana. They were OK. I liked the cajeta the best. I wasn't a fan of the crust on the empanadas, which was thick and very dry. read more

Cheff Che Cafe & Bar - Empanadas Near Me - San Jose, California

Fresh off 3 weeks of post jaw surgery I got my wires removed. I had just gotten upgraded to a mechanical soft diet in the morning of. This was my 1st place to eat, and man o man did they NOT disappoint. Clean place, friendly staff, and the manager made me feel very comfortable while I was uncomfortable eating, and embarrassed because my bite portions/movemenet are not quite there yet. Manager there made me feel at home, and food/drinks were amazing. Diamond in the rough. Looking forward to trying dinner there when I am fully recovered... Chingadazos for Dinner is next on the list as this is the same ownership and establishment. Great job guy's! read more

FLAVOR (5/5): A tasty brunch spot that I've never heard before in SJ! The chicken fried steak was executed really well Love that they also give free empanadas if you post them on socials and the chicken mole one and mango cream cheese ones were great! Crust was nice and flakey and the filling was super generous too. The strawberry horchata was HUGE, definitely a drink you can share. INSTAGRAM WORTHY (5/5): It's a simple restaurant in terms of decor but the food presentation was very appealing! Everything looked like it was definitely made with love. SERVICE (4/5): We took a while to order so they kept checking on us if we were ready. The server was really nice and let us both get free empanadas if we both posted on socials. They don't allow biscuit substitutions for hash browns unfortunately. TAKEAWAYS: They have a parking lot in the back so no need to worry about street parking! Their menu is very extensive so definitely would be back to try their other items! read more

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I moved to Morgan Hill in January and every chance I get I make sure to eat in San Jose and surrounding areas....why? Because this area has all the good food. This Saturday I decided to choose a new spot and it did not disappoint. We walked in and were greeted by a friendly man and his staff. There was space at the bar which is our favorite place to sit...it allows for watching sports and conversation with the staff. Food was fresh, well prepared and yummy..I joked it was the meal I never received as a (Mexican) young child (although Im not sure the owner is Mexican and I recognize not all Latinos are the same). We ordered the steak rancheros, corned beef omelet, and two mimosas. We were given a strawberry creme empanada as first time visitors . The hospitality and atmosphere are on point. read more

The pictures speak for itself. Everything was absolutely delicious. The presentation was beautiful. We literally liked everything we got. There were so many things on the menu that sounded good, definitely need to come again to eat & try more! read more

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We were so excited to finally try this place! Can't think of any other place where we can get fusion Mexican breakfast . The owner and staff are so warm and welcoming. We'll be back! read more

Cheff Che Cafe & Bar - Mole omelet! - Empanadas Near Me - San Jose, California

This place looks nice, service is good and also the food looks good but I wish I could say it tastes as good as it looked. Order the chicken and steak chilaquiles, mole and chipotle empanadas. Chicken was over cooked and salty on the chilaquiles and the empanadas were very dry(shredded chicken inside was very dry). Steak was good (medium rare) Country potatoes were also good but the hash browns were not cooked all the way, very mushy. Water and a freshly squeezed orange juice that was very bitter. Overall my tab was like $105 including tip. I think a little overpriced. If the food was good I wouldn't mind it but in this case it was not. read more

Cheff Che Cafe & Bar - Chicken and Steak Chilaquiles - Empanadas Near Me - San Jose, California

Vengan al desayuno mexicano!! Authentic Mexican breakfast Café de olla, chocolate mexicano, empanadas y chilaquiles ricos! The staff is very nice and helpful to make sure the food is a tu gusto!! read more

Cheff Che Cafe & Bar - Chilaquiles, chocolate mexicano, and cafe de olla - Empanadas Near Me - San Jose, California

The chorizo scramble and the chilaquiles were both solid. The hash browns were crispy and salted well and the eggs were cooked well and to a good texture. I really liked the addition of sour cream and cheese as it blended well with the other things in the scramble. It was seasoned well too. The hot chocolate came in a heavy ceramic mug and I liked it! It kinda just felt like regular hot chocolate with cinnamon though. Overall solid breakfast spot read more

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Went to eat here with my Uncle and his niece. The portion sizes are huge and everything is so delicious! Had the border skillet and it had so much meat on in it under the eggs! The omelette is huge and filling too! This place is perfect for morning breakfast or brunch! read more

Cheff Che Cafe & Bar - Border Skillet - Empanadas Near Me - San Jose, California

I'll give them 3.5 stars. Their giant mimosa has a whole bottle of champagne in it. I got the Benedict with chorizo and avocado on it. The presentation looked really nice. I didn't like the flavor combo. I don't think the onions needed to be on it. I'll be back to try some of the different items because all of the plates look delicious. read more

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Not a good experience! I came here yesterday on a Saturday morning around 10:30 am to have brunch with a friend whom I haven't seen in a long time. Every time I drive by I see it's pretty busy but there was plenty of tables available at this time. The weather was perfect so we sat outside. First table was a very small cocktail table so we moved to a bigger table and it was very wobbly so we moved one more time to a stable table. No big deal. We sat down and a woman with an orange top came by and handed us menus and asked if we wanted water. We said yes and I asked if she could please wipe down the table because it was very dirty. There was dried egg yolk on my side and crumbs all over, still no biggie we assumed someone must've just left the table before we got there. We waited a while for our drink order but still ok cause we were catching up. I ordered a che'bela and my friend ordered lemonade and a mole empanada. They brought our drinks out. I immediately noticed that my drink didn't have anything on the rim and when I went to take a drink it was lukewarm. We waited for a waitress but she wasn't around so we asked the lady in orange if she could please take my drink back. She came back with a visibly ice cold drink and tajin on the rim. About 5 minutes later the waitress brought out plates and utensils and first thing we saw were big food stains on the plates. This wasn't a little spot it was big going all across the plate so we had to call the waitress and ask her to replace the plate. She saw the plates she said oh wow. The waitress came back to take our order but we told her we were waiting for the empanada to make a decision. At this point we were debating to continue to eat here. The empanada finally arrived. I grew up eating and making empanadas with my mom so I have a pretty good idea of how they should look and taste. My friend took a look and said that does not look appealing and said I don't want any so I split it in half and noticed the meat looked very dry but the mole had a good taste to it. I picked it up to take a bite and told her it didn't feel warm. Took one bite and spit it out. The chicken was barely warm, like they nuked it in the microwave and let it sit for too long. The chicken tasted like it had been in the fridge for longer than it should be and was very dry. At this point we decided not to order any more food and just pay for our drinks. The waitress came by and my friend was irritated so she asked to speak to the manager but the waitress replied the manager was not there. So we told her about the empanada and asked for the check for the drinks. She brought the check and it had a che'bela and michelada on it so once again we had to call the waitress and tell her we did not order a michelada. She looked annoyed with us and my hope is it was with someone inside and not us, because we were trying to be kind every time something happened. She came back and dropped the new check and walked away, didn't say anything. Which made me realize she never once came to check on our table every time we had to call her or ask the other lady to call her. The lady with the orange shirt came by and apologized for all the trouble. I wish I had gotten her name because she gave the better service checking on us and just having a pleasant attitude. And I don't think she is a waitress but i could be wrong. I don't like to complain but I can't eat an establishment where it is visibly dirty and they don't seem to care or even apologize for those issues. The waitresses appeared to be more annoyed that we were bringing the issues to their attention. I've worked in a kitchen for busy restaurants. I know how hard people work to run the business but I also know that bringing out dirty dishes and chicken that is not heated properly is an absolute no. This place has really good reviews and always looks busy so don't know what happened on this morning, but it definitely turned us away from it. We went to las casuelas around the corner, a restaurant that has been there for 30 years and everything from the service to the chicken in our meal was a complete 180. If you come here hopefully you have a better experience. I posted pics of the plates and the empanada read more

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Terrific! Empanadas were tasty. Tacos Dorados were incredible. Big delicious agua frescas were great on the patio on a nice sunny day. Service was great. Great option for the area. read more

A good addition to this area. My man brought me here and it was definitely a great choice. The empanadas were one of the best I've had. Eggs benedict was great. Customer service is definitely an A+. Parking at the back is available but it can get filled pretty easily because of the other businesses next to it. Street parking is available. read more

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-Food- Absolutely delicious dishes very flavorful from the reach of my Fork to my taste buds. It actually tastes so authentic close to Mexico nothing artificial. -staff- Felt very welcomed was very generous just felt just like home! -Ambience- The only ants is very well lit colorful Once you walk in. Highly recommend I just might come every week!! read more

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Cook Me Up Born out of the pandemic, Cheff Che is the brainchild of Mexico City born Chef Julio Garcia. It began as a way to survive the trying times of 2020 by making Empanadas out of his garage and has quickly turned into a full-fledged Mexi breakfast joint along The Alameda. The Good: *I love that their menu is primarily modern takes on Mexican breakfast items, and they're done really well. The concomitant bacon wrapped stuffed Jalapeño is a nice touch that comes with every dish. *Outdoor seating *Empanadas lived up to the hype, as the crust was flaky and so tender. *Strawberry Horchata wasn't as sweet as it looked and had great, almost, Strawberry Quik®-like flavor. *Border Skillet was fantastic, seasoned expertly, and shockingly, the taters were cooked perfectly. So often, the taters are almost always undercooked at most breakfast places that it's almost confounding. The biscuit was also fantasticly soft and fluffy. *Great service *Pricing is very reasonable The Meh: *Street parking only *Churro Cheesecake Empanada was a bit disappointing as the flavor was underwhelming, and the filling was a bit dry and sparse (note the huge air gap in my photo). The Ugly: *TVs inside are set to some kind of internet channel (Failarmy?) where people are falling, doing stupid shit, and getting hit square in the nuts. Now, I'm not saying I'm opposed to the occasional nut shot here and there, but not when I'm trying to eat breakfast. As the saying goes, there's a time and a place for everything. Conclusion: Great spot for a tasty, well-cooked Mexi breakfast with friendly service and a side of nut shots. read more

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I'm so disappointed in my first time experiencing this restaurant. My son spoke highly of it to me and wanted me to try it out. We came for brunch and I ordered the breakfast chilaquiles covered in the red sauce, two over medium eggs and hash browns. My food was cold, the enchiladas were lacking flavor and the sauce was too watery. My son got chilaquiles with steak and his steak was so fatty and chewy. The manager said he was going to bring him a side of chicken breast to compensate for the steak and they never brought. Not very good service read more

Wow can I tell you the Food is amazing, the team that works there is Also Amazing ! They are all welcoming and encouraging. The Owner is so sweet and kind . Let's get back to the Food , it's so delicious and home cooked to perfection. Flavors are amazing. They remind me of my Abuela's. Drinks are unstoppable. They have great specialty drinks that are delicious and the Mexican chocolate is to die for. read more

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Solid Mexican American-food-forward cafe - the brunch was very good. Our party ordered a wide variety of items from the Mexican and Western menus; everyone in the party walked away stuffed and happy. Refills on drinks were plentiful, service was warm and friendly. Be prepared to bring half of your food home, though - the portion sizes were enormous! read more

Cheff Che Cafe & Bar - Eggs Ahogado - Empanadas Near Me - San Jose, California

The service is very fast and friendly! We had 8 people and there isn't a whole lot of seating inside but they moved together 3 tables for us. They took our orders quick and checked in throughout the meal, and even gave us free empanadas for giving a shout out to their social media account. The empanadas are made fresh daily and they were very sweet and the flavors were great! Mango and the cheesecake filled were personal favorites of mine. However, the hot food itself was so so. We found the dishes to be a little... wet? The eggs benedict I got had very soaked english muffins on the bottom from the salsa, and someone else at the table got an omelette that ... just leaked a lot of liquid. Seasoned well, but not particularly tasty. read more

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Foodvis amazing, seating is fast, customer service is great. Could use a kids menu though. 4 start cause $250 for breakfast for 6.

Eggs ahogado - interesting dish. Lots of food. Mexican skillet - pretty good Atmosphere is relaxed with the Mexican feel. Service is great. I plan to go back. read more

Cheff Che Cafe & Bar - Mexican skillet- pretty good - Empanadas Near Me - San Jose, California

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