IMHO Los Garcias has moved to a new location, which is much bigger and has much better parking. The vibe is the same, great food, friendly service, colorful decor, and happy customers. When we arrived around 5:30ish, the restaurant was packed, but we managed to get a table for four, close to the bar and in view of the many big screen TVs showing the current sport games. Drink orders were taken, a basket of yummy chips and 3 bowls of really HOT salsa brought to the table. The menfolk each ordered the Fajitas Mixta (shrimp, carne asada, and chicken), and we women ordered the 3-item combo plates served with rice & beans. I treated myself to Chile relleno, beef enchilada, and crunchy taco, $24.95. In the former location, when the plates arrived, you were warned not to touch the VERY HOT plates. This visit, my plate was just warm to the touch and the food was warm, not hot. Usually, I had to wait a few minutes before I could safely bite into my food. Service as always was genuine and friendly. You can tell, they are happy to see you and serve you. However, the service was a little slow due to the packed restaurant. It took us awhile to flag people down to bring us utensils, to-go boxes and our checks. I'm sure this will improve as they get used to larger crowds in their new environment. Overall, we will definitely come back!!! Their menu is huge and I need to try something new next time! read more

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Update: Los Garcias Restaurant's new location! The Old Oakland location is closed. They still are in a soft opening phase. But the restaurant is open. The bar is nice with counter seating. Their agua fresca machine did not arrive yet, which is what I wanted to get. So, I ordered a regular taco with al pastor. But the kitchen forgot my order and the owner was nice enough to upgrade my order to a super taco: served with your choice of meat, whole beans, onions, cilantro, tomato, avocado, and cheese on a homemade corn/flour tortilla. I didn't see any avocado. Oh well, it was a upgrade from what I originally ordered, so I can't complain. Support your local business. read more

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New Location!!!! What an upgrade on location, better parking and more space interior & exterior. Food: Nachos - carne asada which was loaded and chips are so fresh. Soft Taco - carne asada, fresh handmade tortilla, avocado was perfect, wish it had sour cream Enchilada plate - perfect good amount of carne asada Crispy chicken tacos - amazing Fish tacos - super fresh, great garlic flavor Drinks: Cadillac Margarita - amazing size and flavor, hands down the best bar tenders Pins Colada: perfect for a hot day Mexican Coke bottles Service: always great, they listen perfectly about our big order Because it was opening day for the new Location, they gave us cookies Hint: entrance can be deceiving, it looks like it's closed so just keep walking in main entrance off of parking. Not the patio entrance. read more

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It's been a while since I have had some delicious Mexican food in the bay area and this is a diamond in the rough. I didn't even know this place was here until I read about it in an article about them moving due to limited parking. This is the type of restaurant that I love to support. Just good ol home cookin!! I had the wet burrito con carne with a half red and half green sauce. Let me tell you, the carne asada was the best I ever had. It had that char flavor with amazing seasoning and it was juicy goodness. Everyone here is friendly and the service was great. I spoke about the new location that they will be moving to right next to California sourdough and the beautiful lady who rang me up was super excited about it. I am too because its closer to me now and I can eat there more often. They should be relocating in June!! Gastro Maestro Approoooooved!!!!!!! read more

Los Garcias Restaurant - Carne asada wet burrito. Delish!! - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Great food. They start you off with chips and three salsas. The breakfast platters are big and filling. Handmade tortillas. Lots of care and love. They moved from their original spot into this larger space. Nicely renovated, bright bar, and a stage. Would recommend for their food, big enough space for larger groups, also. read more

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I came here yesterday to check out their new location! I enjoyed the warm welcome when I entered the restaurant but its also a combination of a family friendly sports bar vibe. I ordered the fish Ceviche and the food was fresh and tasty. Chavelas are always on point!! They need some time to set up their new patio but i look forward to seeing how it turns out soon! read more

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Los Garcias saved me multiple times when I would stay at Alura Inn. I just had to call to place an order and walk down the hallway to pick up my fish taco combo. I love the cilantro sauce on everything...the chile relleno, chips and tacos! I always ask for extra. I really hope this new location makes up for the loss in business at the previous one. The last time I went to the old location, I ordered a birria to go. The only thing I was sad about was that it was in a 3 compartment hinged container and the broth spilled in the bag. It was still good, but I had to leave it in the bag to prevent a bigger mess. read more

Although I enjoy the food, today was not a good visit to the new location. The staff seemed overwhelmed and took far too long to get around to taking our order, we had to leave. It might be time for extra help to be hired so they don't lose too many customers. read more

Los Garcias Restaurant - Menu with new pricing, nearly a $20 burrito now yikes! - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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Garcias has moved!! Better parking, same great food, great service served by the same great people!! Looking forward to the patio that's in process!! "Buena comida, buena vida!!" read more

Los Garcias Restaurant - So good....makes you break out and dance to the jukebox. - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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Great service! Great food! Love the new location! Lots of available parking! Fun vibe! Looking forward to the patio opening for outside dining! read more

I think to give the place a fair review I will need to come back when they have settled in as they just relocated to this location. They did warn us food will take some time to come out. They said 20 but it was more like 30 or so. Had they told us when we first sat we would have left. At time they told us we had already ordered had drinks and chip. I'd say 15 minutes after they told us. So we waited it out. We should have left as food was not worth the wait. It wasn't bad flavor was there just need improvement. The fajita the veggies were lacking or shrank as it was over cooked. I do have to say the beef was tender and had good flavor just a tad salty. I got the combo the taco look more like a tostada and the tiny enchilada lacking smothered sauce and cheese. Chicken inside was dried along with the rice. Rice and beans were lacking. Usually they give you a heap of rice and beans not here. Beans also need more cheese topping. The sangria and chip and salsa was the best thing. This was an expensive lunch for just two people. $72 for lunch. Was hoping this place would be a winner as it's close to work. read more

The waitress took more than 10 minutes to get our drinks she had got drinks for other tables that I just barely got here . My food was not very good the rice was very hard the beans were burnt that she's on top of it was burnt and my chili relleno was also burnt I had to salvage the cheese and the chili . Their food was way better when they were in their small restaurant . If I do come back next time I will try something else and if that's something else is better than what I ate today I would change my review read more

This restaurant is awesome, the shrimp cocktail and the chile verde is the Best! I love the new location, my wife had the chicken enchiladas and were perfect the beans and rice well seasoned and tasty, my wife always says if the rice is tasty they know what they're doing. I highly recommend, read more

Delicious breakfast, disappointing fish. The best way to describe this place is that it's a Mexican sports bar. They have lots of TVs to watch sports, a full bar, and friendly service. The breakfast plates are highly recommended. Their eggs with chorizo were very tasty. Things that also were good: their beans, their rice, their fresh corn tortillas. The grilled chicken was flavorful and juicy. The Margarita was generous and well-balanced. Less good: the pescado al ajillo was surprisingly dry and just not very good. It was not prepared the way I usually see for this recipe, seemingly deep friend and also not having much of a sauce. The flour tortillas seemed to be homemade, which is awesome, but they were a bit dry and stiff. Definitely recommended for a casual breakfast or lunch, especially if you want to watch sports. Not everything on the menu may be a slam dunk. read more

Food is great and new place looks amazing! I can't wait for their patio area to open up.

I am just sharing an update that after the restaurant served us uncooked rice and added chicken in a vegetarian order, they refused to fix the order a following visit and they refused a refund. We had to dispute the charges with our bank account. Terrible customer service, terrible food, never going here again and I suggest that no one else go unless you want stomach issues. I would give zero stars if that were possible. read more

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My favorite Mexican restaurant ever. Great food. Friendly service and then best, best long Island I've ever had. Should they move locations, I will be sure to follow. As long as they stay local. read more

Had lunch here with a business colleague. Nice folks, good service, delicious food. I would return. Parking spots are a little tight and there aren't many of them, but it was fine. Iced tea isn't the best, but was ok. read more

Delicious little spot off the beaten path. Family owned with the energy and hospitality to match! The hotel that shares a parking lot is sketchy to say the least. This is one of my favorite local spots in San Jose and definitely worth braving the hotel clientele in the parking lot. Homemade tortillas and Cadillac margaritas with Grenadine really make this place a standout. Family friendly and great service. Enjoy! read more

I love coming here before I head to work once a month or so. It's family owned which to me is a great factor when choosing where to spend my time and money. The chips and salsa's are amazing, 3 different salsa's too. I usually get foods here that I wouldn't normally try anywhere else because it's so good here. Beef rib pieces with red sauce and Nopales (cactus) was really good. The parking can be tight once your in there, it's the same parking lot that shares a hotel as well. The service has always been great, they usually have sports of some sort on. The place is decorated well, it's well lit with natural sunlight. If you sit at the bar you will get great service for sure from Erica, she is super nice Bust out your not so great Spanish like I do to try and practice here, either way they got you. New updated menu pics too. read more

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Went to Los Garcias new restaurant today. Same great food and drink. Glad they got out of Alura Inn site. Parking is now plentiful, so go there! read more

al pastor - good chunky salsa and red salsa in the bottle is pretty good. The place looks a little run down though. 2017 read more

By far the best and only place I come for aguachile, and a great staff, feels more like family every time I come in. Try their super burritos too!! BEER IS ALWAYS COLD! read more

Had the misfortune of eating food prepared by this restaurant. Crunch crunch crunch - ask your dentist if you can eat crunchy rice that has the potential to break your teeth before dining here. The food is old and sketchy. Not properly cooked. I would skip. They also have rude staff - make you think they're doing you a favor by serving yo read more

The burrito I had was yummy! Ordering was easy at the register. Inside they have tv's playing sports and a lot of tables and chairs for customers. Parking is in the back and then you walk around to the front entrance. They have a nicely painted mural on the side wall. It's not a new remodeled place inside, but it gets the job done and I enjoyed my burrito. I would come back. Thank you. I was definitely the only non Hispanic person in there. read more

This review is hard to write because we've been coming here for years . Always happy to support this small family business. But after what happened during my sister's birthday dinner, I'm done. I'll never come back. I brought a few simple decorations to make the night special a tablecloth, balloons, and some light confetti. That's it. Nothing over the top. But the owner came over with the nastiest attitude and said, "You can't be doing that" in a tone that felt aggressive and downright rude. I felt embarrassed and completely uncomfortable. He didn't try to be respectful about it at all . he made us feel like a burden. Even though I told him I would clean it up, he hovered with this miserable energy. Then toward the end of our dinner, he literally turned off the lights near us, like we were being rushed out in the middle of a birthday celebration! Seriously? I even spoke to the young woman working there (possibly his daughter), and she kindly told me not to worry about cleaning but I couldn't shake how horrible the owner had been from start to finish. After all the years of support, he treated us like strangers who weren't welcome. It was rude, unnecessary, and honestly pretty shameful. No one deserves to feel that way!! especially during a celebration. That was my last visit. I'll never spend another dollar here and i will never refer anyone to come and eat here again! Owner should be ashamed of his behavior! read more

This restaurant for like I don't know the hundredth time their food has never been worse. Decided this review because I just wanna tell everyone to definitely come here we've been going here for like maybe the past 5-6years. And the food is delicious and the service is so nice they always are there when your there. if you reading this you need to go I promise you this is one of the best Mexican Restaurant no joke. And they have a Jute box that plays music and they have Tvs this place is amazing! read more

Los Garcias Restaurant - Two marinated chicken enchiladas with a super taco and rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

I've visited Los Garcias a few times and felt it was time to share my experience. It has been around for decades, and it never disappoints! I love supporting these mom-and-pop shops, and on every visit, I get to experience how much love this family puts into this restaurant. I usually order my norm, which is a carne asada plate with rice and beans. The cut of meat they use is top-notch and cooked to perfection. As many of you know, carne asada can easily be the best or the worst protein on your plate. For the record, LGR's carne asada has hit hard on every visit! It is tasty, tender, juicy, and just downright good! Their rice and beans here are always on point and pair excellently. Service is always friendly, and everything is priced just right. It can get a little busy during the lunch rush, but it comes with the territory when you serve great food. LGR will continue to be my carne asada spot of choice in the bay! read more

Los Garcias Restaurant - Carne Asada Plate w/rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

We always get good service at Los Garcias on Oakland Rd in San Jose. Best time to go is 11 or after 2, otherwise it's swamped. Parking is shared by a motel. Owners are upbeat and friendly. We think they have the best Wet Burritos. read more

Took Hubby and MIL Saturday at 11:30 I'm so grateful we came right then one family eating as soon as we sat down the place was packed. Service could be better just two people need one to just replenish chips and drinks. Overall food delicious . read more

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We had great service and excellent food. Even the chips and salsas were wonderful! Great place to watch a game too!

We had breakfast here today and really enjoyed it. The service was good and the food was delicious. The salsa served with the chips was great. My mom ordered the lengua and loved it. I had the wet burrito, and the chili verde was excellent, especially paired with the homemade tortillas. Overall, a solid breakfast spot and one we'd definitely come back to. read more

Long waits when it's busy, but their shrimp tacos and other shrimp dishes are delicious! Their salsas are also really good with their complimentary chips. Rest (we tried the burritos, tacos and quesadillas) is pretty solid. Great place to go after you have volunteered at City Team! read more

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Food is always delicious!! My family and I have been coming here for years! The parking is limited now unfortunately, but I promise it is worth the wait. Carpool if you can or go before/after the lunch/dinner rush if you're more pressed for time. Things you must try... super tacos with their homemade tortillas (corn and flour), chicken chimichangas with salsa verde (my favorite), milanesas (both beef and chicken), enchiladas, sopa siete mares, and of course their chips and salsa!! Even their fries are delicious! Service is always so kind and friendly and ambience is cozy, yet fun! Can't say enough great things about them! read more

Delicious and affordable! I have been here twice and honestly think it is underrated place. Highly recommended.

Very good Mexican food and drinks! It's located where an inn is. The parking lot is shared by inn and the restaurant. We ordered a Michelada and a Lengua plate to share. I also got to try the Steak Ranchero plate. The meats were all tender. Had a little spice to it too. Very good flavor. The 1942 Don Julio shot was around $30. Fast service. Casual place. It was busy when we came Thursday around 5:30pm. We had a big group that came at 5pm to get a bigger table. read more

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A nice little place with a bat. Went at linch and had a good amount of people inside. First thing I noticed was a lot of margaritas on tables and bar. I would have got one but that whole work day thing. Again I ordered a carnitas burrito, they do not have a super so just a regular today. The flavor was good, very authentic traditional flavor. The burrito could have been bigger. I did say avocado, and got one slice. The food that was coming out to tables while I waited for my pick up all looked great, I will return and try another option. You can call ahead for pick up. Parking was tight. Staff VERY nice. read more

Los Garcias Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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Thoroughly tasty homemade tasting Mexican food. The style is traditional Mexican-American. The ambience is that of a neighborhood sitdown restaurant with a bit of a sports bar vibe. (Apt signed Jeff Garcia jersey). The standout was the shrimp taco which was heavy with garlic. If the test of such a restaurant is the refried beans, Los Garcias gets an A. Prices were better than decent. All in all, this is a go-to place in San Jose. read more

Los Garcias Restaurant - Shrimp taco, enchilada salsa verde, rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Very family friendly environment. I ate here with my colleagues. The food is authentic and it is delicious. I ordered birria and it was very tasty. I also ordered a margarita. read more

We came here for Saturday lunch at 12ish. Los Garcias was surprisingly not busy. We got our order placed almost instantly and the food shows up in less than 10 minutes. Everything seemed to move much faster this time haha. As usual I got tostaditas with lengua (beef tongue), carne asadas, and carnitas (fried pork). OMG the meat was so good! I haven't been here for so long that the deliciousness of the meat blew my mind for a bit. Lengua was as amazing as usual, never tried their carnitas before and it was fried to perfection, carne asadas was delicious as well! Unfortunately, my vegetarian friends didn't enjoy their veggie burritos as much as I enjoyed my meat. Their veggie burritos were described as not very flavorful. So if you are a vegetarian, think twice. read more

Los Garcias Restaurant - Top left: regular taco w/ lengua (beef tongue), top right: Camaron (shrimp), bottom: regular taco w/ carne asada (rating: 4/5) - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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