I got hit by a drunk driver a few years ago that left me both physically and neurologically…read moredisabled. Quite often, I can't remember things including my own name. Everything in my life changed. I never used to eat at McDonalds, but after I got out of the hospital, I eat there a lot (it's all I can afford - if that) and I'm always trying to pay attention to the McD points so I can get more food. That being said, going to Chama is either because of some miraculous unplanned result, or deliberately saving money for the better part of a year. The worst result of my new life with these injuries is I can't take care of M as much as I'd like. We did take M to Chama for her birthday a couple years ago and she has always been wanting to go back every day since then. Recently, she requested to choose where we would have dinner, and in addition she said we couldn't change her mind. We weren't even sure until we arrived that she had chosen Chama (so that implies Chama is her favorite restaurant - even though she's been to a lot of nice places including in Monterey and on the ocean side). We could only afford to get just M a meal and Grace was really nervous that us being on a really obvious budget and being out of place would cause the staff to be upset or impatient with us. Actually, the staff was super nice and accommodating to M, and to all of us. That could only happen because the Chama staff and Terry our waitress treated us like family. If you put me at the McD ordering kiosk, I'm pretty good at navigating my way through ordering and making sure I use up my points before they expire. But we were lost as to how ordering worked at Chama, and I couldn't remember anything I learned from the last couple times before when I was there. Terry was really patient explaining how to order, and helped M choose a meal option / buffet that was perfect for her. All three times I've been there the staff has been great. Recently was M's second time and we appreciated that the staff would be so kind to a child. There's something special and permanent about a child's memory eating at their favorite restaurant in the world. We appreciate that Chama staff and Terry made the effort to make that dinner magical and inviting. We have a really good memory now of a family together having that amazing experience. I like M had an unusual opportunity to plan our evening and restaurant choice, she did make the plans, and she had such a memorable shared adventure and outcome. Thank you!

Came back and the place has changed since my last visit…read more Dirty bathroom with no ventilation, Food quality on 25% of items not the same, no more hot or cold salmon served with salad buffet. Prices increased and items decreased. Not worth the price of $40 for salad buffet.

The food is excellent as is the service. They have great coffee and menu…read more My dad was visiting from out of state so we took him there for lunch. He had an omelette and potatoes that he said were excellent. Their biscuits and gravy are my husband's favorite. I'm low carbs high protein so I go for 2 poached eggs with sausage and fruit. The fruit is always fresh and has a good variety of melons and berries. The restaurant itself is very nice and is always very clean.

Very nice restaurant. The wait staff were fantastic. I had a chai latte and it was probably the…read morebest one I've ever had. It tasted so delicious. I ordered a Denver omelette with hash browns and a side of sourdough toast and all of it was just fantastic. So yummy. They were very fast and it was a busy Friday morning when we walked in at 10:30 am, but there were tables available and we didn't have to wait. They were very fast with our food which was very nice. I enjoyed my meal and the service I think was just fantastic. The ladies were in a good mood and seemed to really enjoy their job, so I highly recommend this restaurant. Must try ‍

Today is New Years, went out in search for an open eatery and saw this new restaurant open and busy…read moreso decided to give it a try. So glad we did, this type of old school Chinese restaurant is exactly what Gilroy didn't know we needed. From the moment we walked in we were greeted kindly, staff was all so vibrant and welcoming. Now for the food... we ordered an assortment of items all of which did not disappoint. Food was hot fresh made to order and everything was delicious. Not greasy, not overly salty everything was great! Great new addition to Gilroy, we'll be back!

Today we chose this restaurant for lunch nearby. The…read morecustomer service is very good. The food quality and taste are outstanding. They have lunch specials for working days. All in all, It's a good restaurant to go for Chinese dishes in Gilroy.

After Gilroy Gardens, I wanted anything but pizza and pretzels. Yelped pho and this place popped…read moreup. The young gentleman greeted us and had us sit anywhere. We got: Pho with different meats and a separate bowl of meatball. The broth was good, a little on the oily side but good. Spring roll: I got it without noodles. I appreciated that the pork was lean and not fatty. It was a good roll, however the peanut sauce tasted like straight thick peanut butter, it needed to be thinner, sweeter and have more of that umami taste. Grilled chicken rice plate: I enjoyed this dish, the chicken was flavorful and the salad and rice paired well together. The young boy and man who I'm assuming is family are very nice. They are welcoming and pleasant. I'm glad this place is closer to us. We live in Morgan Hill and I do not approve of any of the pho places there for their lack of flavor. I will definitely be coming back here.

I'm a huge fan of Gilroy Noodle (I've only ordered to-go as FYI)…read more I have had terrible to lack luster experiences with noodle dishes here in Gilroy. For the longest time to get a decent Pho or vermicelli dish we would have to drive north or west. I fist tried Gilroy noodle with trepidation... I've not always had the best dining experiences in Gilroy since I've moved here. What sheer relief and joy I felt when I tasted my first bite several months ago with the shrimp vermicelli dish. FINALLY a decent (Yummy!) place to eat in Gilroy! Evetything I've ordered and happily eaten is well seasoned... the ingredients are fresh and properly prepared. No matter what dish I order the shrimp or fish always properly cooked. The to-go orders are so carefully packaged for optimal enjoyment at home; things are packaged separately if they need to be ... etc. they never forget condiments or sides. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The slushies, lemonades, and teas are all tasty (too sweet for my taste but the hubby loves them). I do wish that they had a few more options without meat but that's just a selfish minor point. I'm so glad we have this place close to me here in little old Gilroy! I have been back several times and will continue to do so! Perhaps you should too if you are in this neck of the woods.

This place has the best barbecue!! I got the #2 meat combo. My meat choices were ribs and burnt…read moreends. It came with the choice of garlic bread or cornbread, and two other sides. I chose cornbread, baked beans, and coleslaw. The burnt ends are by far my favorite! They were so flavorful and absolutely the most perfect texture. Not too much fat, but so much flavor! The ribs were also delicious. They weren't "fall off the bone", but not everyone likes that anyways. I thought they were amazing! The baked beans were fine, I was expecting them to be sweeter but now I know. Next time I'll get the potato salad. I got to try it and it was delicious and unique. The coleslaw was good and fresh, perfect crunch. It was a nice contrast in flavor with all the meat and barbecue sauce. The cornbread is not the sweet kind. Which is nice because you can put your own butter and honey on it to your liking. They have an awesome selection of beers in the fridge and some on tap as well. I will definitely be coming again, and soon!

We ordered big catering sizes for a baby shower and the meats were delicious. Tender and juicy bbq…read moreribs! We had to push up our pick-up time by a few hours because of schedules and the staff on the call were very nice about changing that--even though it could've meant less time to prepare the meats. The space seemed decently filled and customers seem to be enjoying a good time! Price is a little high, especially for the hot links, but understandable for the quality.