Came here for lunch with my sister and her family. She really wanted to try the Birria pizza. That…read morepizza was huge and so flavorful. It was still good the next day! I love Sopes topped with extra veggies and mouth watering spicy salsa and had to try theirs. The sopes was not disappointing! A comfort food for me. I had to pair the sopes with their cheesy and succulent street corn. So good!

came to this restaurant and, shortly after arriving, an employee walked past me carrying food. I…read moreasked if I could sit anywhere, and she responded with an irritated tone, saying, "Yeah." I believe the bartender noticed her demeanor and stepped in to ask how he could help. I told him I needed a table for one. After being seated, I waited for over 5 minutes while the employee stood nearby folding napkins and completely ignored me. Around 9 minutes later, she walked over to another table and asked if they needed anything else, yet I had still not been acknowledged. It felt as though she was either blatantly ignoring me or simply chose not to serve me. Overall, the customer service and attentiveness were very disappointing. I eventually walked out without ordering. At the very least, someone should acknowledge a guest, offer a menu, or bring a glass of water. Unfortunately, that basic level of service was missing during my visit.

Mexi-Can Acopio is a…read morephoenix-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.

They have a small lot in the back for parking but it can easily fill up. You are able to find…read morestreet 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

Check your empanada for mold!…read more 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.

Located in downtown this is nearby SAP center. The service was good and food was good but nothing…read moreoutstanding. 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!

Interesting concept of including pasta dishes and sushi at a Mexican food restaurant. I tried the…read moreseafood fettuccine, and it was okay. I enjoyed the murals and the music. The price points are a bit high. And hours of operation are limited. But, maybe I'll return to try the actual Mexican food.

This was a better late than never post Valentine's Day celebration for me. I have been wanting to…read moretry this place for months, but not alone. Finally, someone with the same cravings brought me here. It was a slow weekday night. We were the only customers there, so for a second, I thought my date booked the whole restaurant (what, a woman can wish can't she?). Our waiter Michael O. was AMAZING. He did a few awesome fire displays with our drinks, and calaveras! I enjoyed his energy as much as I enjoyed the food. I had the Valentine's Day special, which included a nice sized steak and a lobster. The flavor in the steak was perfect. Nicely seasoned, and tender. I ate the lobster so fast yal, I don't remember what it tasted like. But I assure you, it must have been good lol.

My husband and I had brunch for the first time at VeLa Thai, which was located next door to…read moreCalifornia Wet Burrito. We were so intrigued by California Wet Burrito that we came back to try it for dinner. Since I remembered that the restaurant had an outdoor patio, I was hoping that it would be OK to bring our dog. The staff members didn't tell us to leave, so I guess safe to say that their patio is dog-friendly. The patio area had a lot of seats, and I was feeling the hanging florals and greenery. The restaurant reminded me a lot of a beach cafe with it's laid-back vibe. The staff members were great. Very friendly and helpful. Their menu was much bigger than I expected as it included non-wet burrito items including your typical mission burritos, burrito bowls, nachos, tacos, tortas, etc. My husband had to customize one of the orders for his dad who had dietary restrictions, so he had a million questions to ask and held up the line. The lady taking his order was so patient with him and didn't rush the process. Our food came out really quickly, and we were served at our table. My husband, father-in-law, and I unanimously agreed that our food was 10 out of 10. My husband and I shared a carne asada San Diego wet burrito with enchilada sauce and chipotle sauce. They actually had several sauces to choose from, so you could mix and match. It was hands down the best wet burrito I've had in San Jose. The burrito was flavorful and yet not overly salty, and I loved how the French fries were extra crispy. My father-in-law had his custom burrito, and he said it was the best burrito he had ever had. Both burritos were massive by the way. Glad my husband and I shared one. Can't wait to come back and try other items off their menu!

Quality has dropped and we got food poisoning!…read more My family and I have been coming here for years. Unfortunately, this place has geared more attention towards upgrading the aesthetics of eating area and has forgotten the fundamentals in food safety. My whole family got food poisoning after eating here. A day after and we are still not well. Not to mention, the customer service has severely declined. It used to be very warm and inviting and that's no longer the case. This used to be a place that we would highly recommend but the quality and customer service has rapidly declined. This is no longer the family restaurant that used to prioritize quality and experience that I once loved.

I haven't been to an Aqui in forever. I forgot how much I used to love this place. I usually go for…read moretheir swirls, but today I decided to try their chef special - jambalaya. The jambalaya was full of flavors and filled with fresh ingredients: shrimps, mahi, spinach, zucchini, tomatoes, and okra. It also came with taquitos and they were delicious. Everything balanced each others so well and paired perfectly with all the hot sauces they offered. I'm not a fan of the avocado dip. It was okay. I would rather just get the salsa and chips. The place was big and have plenty of seatings. However, it started to get packed and open table became nonexistent. Out of all the Aqui locations I've gone to, the interior of this place is my fav. Service was fast and efficient. They routinely cleaned the table and picked up any empty dishes.

Aqui is our go-to whenever we feel like getting some high quality tex-mex fusion food in a fun…read moredining place with great price. From comfort food to yummy seafood plates, they have everything! Highly recommend folks in South Bay to try them out, I am sure you will enjoy the food and will go back again!

This place was SO good! Definitely a place to go to if you're downtown. We went during brunch time…read moreon Saturday. It was super packed but once you taste the food, you understand why. It's a small place but has indoor & outdoor eating. Lively (Latin?) music & an extensive menu. If you have a large party or are with picky eaters, this place has it all. I ordered their egg scramble with chorizo. 5/5 The rice & beans were seasoned so good. Even as sides, as individual items they were DELICIOUS. The chorizo & eggs weren't overly greasy & the tortillas were good. My partner ordered the steak sandwich. 4.5/5 Flavor was amazing. The steak was a little chewy. The sauce on the side complimented it very well but not necessary as the flavor of the steak was great by itself. I ordered a strawberry mimosa, as well. It was really lacking for me. Didn't taste any strawberry. Just looked like pink champagne. 2/5 Overall, the food & customer service was great. Clean bathrooms. Good vibes. Will definitely come back & try the rest of the menu.

Went on Memorial Day. Service was aight. There was just one lady serving the entire restaurant and…read moreshe was handling it pretty well. We were taken care of for sure, Food is mid at best. Breakfast burrito had way too much egg, tortilla chips w salsa were stale, just to name a few issues. Guac was pretty solid tho. Bottomless mimosas: prob only thing I'd return for. I'd get the bottomless and no food. Patio area is nice to chill at.

One of the best seafood places in town don't sleep on them give it a try recommended! Great…read morecustomer service always coming around making sure one is fine.

Did not have a good experience. My friends and i were excited as we've seen posts about this place…read more We had micheladas which were water down, needs better mix. Had a margarita which tasted totally different, and had quesadillas one with steak and other with chicken. Both didnt have any flavor meats were plain. And also there was one waitress for 3 tables and service took a long time to get anything. They also messed up on charging our cards wrong smh