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    Puesto Santa Clara

    4.3 (4.1k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Lobster Taco & Baja Fish Taco
    Elesia S.

    If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. I come from a restaurant background, so I really notice great service, and Puga gave some of the best service I've ever experienced. He made amazing taco recommendations, brought out the most refreshing drinks, and was attentive without ever being overwhelming. The food was a 10 out of 10, but the service truly made the experience. I'll definitely be back every time I'm in the area. Thank you, Puga, for such an incredible experience!

    Puesto margarita
    Sammi L.

    We reserved Puesto patio seating looking for dog-friendly restaurants that wouldn't be crazy during World Cup. They had a lot of availability, and the patio is great. The 3 of us ordered two rounds of the Puesto margaritas and two tacos each. I don't love paying more than 6-7$ for a taco, but their flavors were unique and delicious. I ordered the chicken al pastor taco and grilled fish taco - the grilled fish taco was great. Also loved their margaritas. Service was very friendly and attentive - would definitely return for the drinks, service, and ambience. Food, too, probably during Happy Hour.

    Short Rib Enchiladas
    Da Kat A.

    Come back on Taco Tuesday to try it again. Despite they're very busy, service is top-notch. Our waitress (Angie?) was very attentive and awesome. We ordered the potato taquitos, chicken flautas, esquite, and the passionfruit and mango shrimp ceviche. The taquitos and flautas are both good. Crunchy outside with either flavorful potatoes or chicken inside. We still like the shrimp ceviche the best. For the tacos, we tried the short ribs, grilled shrimp, lobster and surf and turf. They are all delicious and come with different types of sauces. The dessert pistachio tres leches is great. The pistachio on top is a nice touch.

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    Başak O.

    Actually looks nice and class. The food was ok. Tasty, big, fresh! It's little pricey. Service was a bit slow. I mean, the employees was short. This is why our waitress never come back to table to ask us if we need anything. Even I called her for water! She asked and of the meal when she pass our table if we need anything. I don't say they lazy. I say, they were busy! Because of the World Cup game... Ambience was ok.

    Chicarrones freshly fried!
    Michelle V.

    Great atmosphere to hang out with friends. Terrible place to watch sports. They do have a large screen in the main dining area that had the world cup game on, but they did not play the sound. Instead they played loud music. So it was hard to enjoy the game. My friends and I left at the half. Food is always good there.

    Rose L.

    Taco Tuesday was FANTASTIC. Our waiter was super attentive and kind and kept making sure our chips and water were refilled. The tacos were amazing. I really enjoyed the prime rib taco the most. The toppings added an extra layer and really liked tbh garnishes and sauce with them. Great spot for a date night, coworker outing etc. bathrooms were sick and the vibes were really nice. Also could hear the conversation and had Maluma playing which was sick.

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    Natalie C.

    Puesto is a neighborhood staple for all the corporate employees in the vicinity. It can be good, but also inconsistent, depending on the night. The wait staff is generally friendly and attentive, but it was confusing to be told we had a limited time at our booth when more than half the restaurant was empty. Not a great start. Wednesdays are the standout. Their "Girl Dinner" -- $40 for a margarita, chips and guacamole, a fried fish taco, and a steak taco -- is genuinely a great value, and the food quality across that lineup was solid. Both tacos were flavorful, and the margarita was well made. One small but noticeable issue: they brought out chips and salsa to start, and the chips were cold and mostly broken pieces. When our chips and guacamole arrived, those chips were warm and fresh. It's a small detail, but it should be consistent, especially when chips are such a core part of the experience.

    Tiffany Z.

    Super cool place. Decor so chic. Great for couples and large groups but reservations are needed after 4:30p. It'll be a longer wait after that without one. Beer is really good, it's their brew. Margaritas were on point! All food tasted fresh. Great service! Angie was sweet and helpful.

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    Megan D.

    Took my bf here, puesto treats you really well on your birthday!! Food was 4 stars, but I will give puesto a 5 star for the atmosphere and service (our server was Josiah!). Surprisingly all the dishes that were super popular ended up being just okay to me. My favorite drink was the strawberry jalapeno, it was spicy and sweet. My favorite dishes of the night were the zarandeado, and tamarindo shrimp taco. Tamarindo shrimp taco had super crispy shrimp with AMAZING sauce. The pistachio tres leches cake was amazing as well, passionfruit whipped cream went so great with the pistachio cake!

    Veggie tacos
    Katheryn K.

    Came here with a small group for lunch. Overall very pleased with the food and service. Inside is very open and spacious. Pleasant atmosphere. I was greeted warmly and enthusiastically. Despite being in a busy shopping center near businesses and apartments, it wasn't overly crowded but busy enough being peak lunchtime. Menu is pretty simple and straightforward. Tacos are the emphasis here. We started with chips, salsa, and the guacamole sampler. The guacamole is very good but very pricy for the amount they give. As much as I enjoyed it I'd probably pass on getting this next time as a shareable for a group. May be appropriate for two people. The salsa was very flavorful and not overly spicy. Chips were crispy and fresh. Tacos. You can mix and match from a good selection of different kinds. They recommend ordering three but at $9 each that seems steep. Maybe big eaters could finish off three. Two tacos were more than enough for me. I had the veggie tacos. The tortillas are the stars of the show here. Usually corn tortillas are dry and flavorless. These are soft and tasty. What detracted from the dish was the amount of cheese used to envelop the taco fillings. I wasn't sure they gave me the right dish at first because the cheese masked the actual fillings. I tend to avoid salty food and the cheese came off as very salty to me. I think even a more adjusted palate would agree. The tacos could use to use less cheese as it overrides the flavor of everything else. Service was absolutely fantastic. Our server was professional and attentive. We never once had to ask for more water, chips, or salsa. He knew exactly when to clear plates. He didn't make us wait a long time for the check. He masterfully tended to us without us even knowing he was there. Our table was full of conversation and never once were we needlessly interrupted. Puesto is in a busy shopping center next to Whole Foods and I'll Fornaio. Parking wasn't an issue, though. I would wholeheartedly return. But next time I'd get just one taco, light cheese, and perhaps ask for one extra corn tortilla on the side.

    Fruit cart. Hit or miss on taste and tajin rim
    Maria M.

    I cannot in good faith, recommend a place that serves $13 tacos. Not in this economy! But! If you can make it for their happy hour or their Tuesday taco specials, give it a go. Chips are on the salty side. Drinks are hit or miss. My partner had a fruit cart and it was so good, we ordered another round. Only they were nowhere near what his was like. You can see the difference in the tajin rim from his first one to the 2nd one that came out. Kinda sad because we ordered a round based on that first one to have the second two taste nothing like it. Parking lot is large but a mess. I recommend calling ahead for a table as it does get busy here with the surrounding businesses.

    Potato taquito - IG @bougiefoodieboi
    Kyle W.

    Definitely worth the hype. I made a reservation just in case, which is ultimately necessary even on a Wednesday especially for larger groups since the place was packed with 1+ hour waitlist. And we even went after happy hour (note to self: if I go here again, I would definitely partake the half off tacos on Tuesdays after 3pm!). But this was for a team dinner so the budget is more relaxed haha We started off with potato taquitos - I normally don't order vegetarian dishes as I prefer the meat options, but we got this on recommendation of the waiter. It was a great call - crunchy outside, soft inside, with great dipping sauces especially the chili one that is slightly spicy I got the filet mignon and surf and turf tacos. $30 for 2 tacos before tax and tip... yikes... but these are really really delicious tacos with ingredients that just match perfectly. If I had to choose one, the filet mignon one was much more satisfying and memorable for a better price ($13). I was also eyeing the baja fish one too but I was not too hungry. I got the Cadillac which is a margarita with Grand Marnier because I wanted something strong today, and it was refreshing. I wished they still did it with the mini bottle for the aesthetics. The ambience is really inviting and glamorous in a modern way - high ceilings, with a very pretty bar. Service is good as they refilled our waters consistently despite it being super busy. Bonus points for the server being able to speak Chinese Mandarin to help out some of the teammates who flew in from China.

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    Jordan E.

    Have been here before and have always enjoyed my experience. This time was exceptionally great due to our amazing service. Cherie G did a great job on service and helped with amazing recommendations for food! It was my first time back in a while and decided to come on lunch with a colleague and felt I was always getting the same things, with that being said I asked for a surprise with my order and wow I was amazed by the excellent choices. Food was perfect as always, plenty of flavor and good presentation. The fish tacos are superb, definitely my new favorite. Thank you again puesto for the great service and always being the staple for recommended restaurants in the area.

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    Good food, good vibe, free chips and sala!! Amazing service provided by Camila!! I would definitely come back again

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    Ask the Community - Puesto Santa Clara

    Do they serve breakfast?

    Thanks for the question. Unfortunately we open at 11:00am and therefore do not offer breakfast. But our tacos are margs are fantastic!

    Which taco dishes are not spicy?

    tried steak, chicken and one other. All were different spice levels. None were mild.

    Is it stroller friendly?

    The inside is very spacious and can accommodate a stroller.

    Which of the vegetarian options can be made without onions and garlic?

    So no meat, no garlic, no onions? You really want a taco?

    Is there a private room to reserve?

    Depending on the number of people you'd like to host, they can section off one of the areas for a private event. I've seen them have a tech company event there. I don't think they have an actual private room, but it doesn't hurt to call and ask.

    Is it 1 taco per price or 3 tacos per price?

    1 Taco

    Is there currently happy hour (food , drink)? Days? Is the patio still available/ heated?

    https://www.eatpuesto.com/location/santa-clara/

    How much is corkage fee for bringing a bottle of wine? Would like to bring favorite wine for birthday.

    Hello Jen, Our corkage fee is $30.

    Is there shade at lunch when dining outside?

    Yes! All outdoor seating is shaded by a roof

    Do you have a weekend happy hour?

    We do not. We offer happy hour Monday, Wednesday-Friday from 3-5pm

    Is there a happy hour on a tuesday?

    Hi Dan! We don't offer HH on Tuesday's but we do have some other amazing offers! Come on in and try a Puesto Draft beer for $5

    Is their patio heated?

    It was when I visited a few months ago

    Do they have frozen margaritas?

    I don't believe so. Only on the rocks.

    Do they do anything special to celebrate birthdays?

    You get free dessert.

    Tiene alguna opción vegana?

    Si, es verdad.

    Do they have happy hour?

    Hi Rosalynn! We do have happy hour Monday-Friday, here are our specials: Monday-Friday from 3pm-6pm: Tacos start at $4 and our Puesto Perfect Margarita is $9.… Read more

    Are dogs allowed in the outdoor seating?

    Yes, they are. I brought my dog and so did the table next to us when we visited.

    Do they have vegan food?

    Yes, there is an entire plant based vegan menu. You can ask for it when they seat you or from your server. Also drinks, remember drinks can be no vegan friendly also.

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    Alter Ego Cocktail Club & Still OG

    Alter Ego Cocktail Club & Still OG

    4.4
    (301 reviews)
    5.8 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Pet friendly

    Alter Ego and Still OG might just be the most cleverly conceived bar concept in the city. Small and…read moreintimate, yes -- but every inch of it is intentional. Let's start with the drinks. The cocktail menu is inspired by records, and you can feel the creativity in every sip. These aren't your standard bar pours -- they're clearly thought out and crafted with personality. If you're someone who appreciates a drink with a story behind it, you'll be in your element here. The live DJ on weekends takes the whole experience to another level. The music isn't background noise -- it's part of the atmosphere, and it hits right. What makes this place truly special is that you're getting two completely different vibes under one roof. Walk into Still OG up front and you get a casual, laid-back energy -- easy conversation, good company, no pretension. Then slip into the speakeasy in the back and the whole mood shifts. Alter Ego is a proper intimate lounge with their full bar, and it feels like a world away from the street outside. The transition between the two spaces is surprisingly seamless and genuinely fun to experience. And they're open late, which puts them in a rare category of places actually worth staying out for. Whether you're there for a chill night out or a proper evening, this place delivers both without making you choose.

    Vibe: A Had to make…read morea quick pit stop before a show that night and wandered into OG. Haven't been to this location in a minute. Can still remember the gourmet dogs and duck fat fries back in the days... Awesome what they did to the place. The new set up with the dim lights and neon menu is noice. Ended up chilling at the front bar. Definitely will return to explore the back at a later time. Food: A We got to sample a variety of goodies and drinks from the menu, which definitely hit the spot. The skewers were cooked just right with a kiss of smoke from the grill. The takoyaki were good as expected--yum. We ended the excursion with the milk bread; it was surely a crowd-pleaser. It was fluffy goodness, topped with furikake, and served with a side of decadent house butter. Drinks were perfectly crafted and refreshing. Service: A We were chilling at the bar and got to hang with staff. Cool folks, will be back. - John

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    6/21/2024 symphony in black (mocktail of kyushu coffee) SO GOOD BEST BLACK SESAME COFFEE EVER wish i could drink this every morning

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    6/21/2024 symphony in black (mocktail of kyushu coffee) SO GOOD BEST BLACK SESAME COFFEE EVER wish i could drink this every morning
    Eos & Nyx

    Eos & Nyx

    4.2
    (684 reviews)
    5.9 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Takes reservations

    Came here with some friends on a Saturday night before heading out in downtown San Jose, and it was…read morea great way to start the evening. Parking is what you'd expect for downtown - either paid street parking or a nearby garage. The atmosphere is stylish and upscale, making it a great spot for a special night out. We ordered the mussels, flatbread, Brussels sprouts, and lobster noodles, and every dish was a hit. The mussels were definitely the standout - the sauce was so flavorful and unforgettable that we were tempted to ask for extra bread just to soak it all up. We also really enjoyed the cocktails. To top it all off, we were surprised with complimentary caviar cones from the restaurant, which was such a nice touch. Overall, it's a fantastic spot for celebrating with friends or enjoying a date night. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu!

    Service Our server Annalisse was the best! Her…read morerecommendations did not disappoint and described every dish precisely. She was friendly and made our celebration a memorable experience. Food We started with cocktails, the Oasis for me and my husband ordered the emerald palm paired it with scallops (only two) but the taste was phenomenal. Then we shared the tagliatelle, which is a pasta with lobster and a white wine sauce topped with parmagiano cheese. Followed by the 12 oz. NY strip steak and broccoli, cooked to perfection! We ended our meal with the loukoumades, 3 beignets balls topped with banana brulèe, a custard, and pecans also went with Annalisse's recommendation to add a scoop of vanilla gelato, and this made completed the evening. Ambiance Inside decor has a very modern and swanky vibe to it. It's has an open kitchen concept which I love. The music was great and the noise level is perfect, from large groups to date nights.

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    Second Story

    Second Story

    4.3
    (109 reviews)
    10.9 mi

    I've been to Second Story a handful of times now, and it's easily one of my favorite lounges! Every…read morevisit has been such a great experience. On my most recent trip, our reservation unexpectedly grew by a few people, and the staff went above and beyond to accommodate us. We really appreciated how hard they worked to make it happen! The cocktails are next level creative, delicious, and unlike anything you'll find at your average bar. My absolute favorite is the Bidi Bidi Bom Bom shot! And of course, we always order the caviar because... why not? The vibe here is everything. Whether it's girls' night, date night, or a celebration, there's always an amazing crowd. The DJ knows exactly how to read the room and keeps everyone singing along/ dancing with banger after banger. One night there was even a live saxophonist who absolutely stole the show, it made the whole experience feel so special! I also love the Renaissance inspired artwork by the entrance featuring icons like Drake, 2Pac, Sade, and more. It's such a cool touch and adds to the atmosphere. Second Story never misses, and I already can't wait for my next night out here!

    This is definitely not a happy hour or "let's grab a drink" place. It opens at 6pm, and on a…read moreThursday at 6pm on the dot, I was offered only a bar seat without having a reservation. No big deal, as I wanted the bar anyway, but something others should keep in mind. The cocktail list is plentiful and intriguing. I tend to avoid tequila, so that eliminated a good chunk of the options. I went with Rose Colored Lenses, which was fantastic, and decently sized. Presentation was beautiful. My friend had All a Dream, also very good. The wine offerings are minimal, this is very much a cocktail or champagne type of place, with caviar being the primary food service. Speaking of service, the bartender was excellent, both in his mixology and demeanor. It took awhile to get the drinks, but I assume that was due to the complexity of the cocktails, paired with having just opened the doors a few min earlier. Two notes: 1. The barstools were a little too low, imo. I don't normally pay much attention to that detail, but these were uncomfortably low for me, even with my long torso, I was hyper aware of my posture. So maybe that's actually a good thing 2. Other patrons were rolling in shortly behind me, so there is probably an early crowd when they first open, then a late night group that appreciates the 2am closing time. Interior is beautiful, and you can use the steps up to the 2nd floor either from N Santa Cruz or the rear parking lot off W Main. More substantial food options are a mere few steps across the hall at Heritage.

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    Salt and stone catering menu (June 2026)
    La Bamba. So good
    La Bamba. So good
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    Haberdasher

    Haberdasher

    4.5
    (755 reviews)
    6.1 mi
    $$

    Walking into haberdasher always makes me feel like I'm going back in time. It's beautifully…read moredesigned and has amazing staff. My husband and I had a baby free night out to celebrate my birthday and haberdasher did not disappoint. We went soon after opening so there was no line but I know they tend to have one later in the evening. We were greeted warmly at the door by the attendant who checked our ids. I was even wished a happy early birthday. When going into the bar, you walk down a staircase into a space that makes you forget you're in downtown San Jose with beautiful reds and burgundy decor. The staff is all smartly dressed; the bartender and bar back were both sweet and funny. I ordered a jack rose (my all time favorite), their seasonal watermelon waltz (this may be a new favorite for me, nice and refreshing) and one of their zero proof cocktails called a Mariposa which was soooo good as well. My husband ordered a couple old fashioned and a watermelon waltz for himself. We had an amazing time and look forward to coming back in the future.

    My friends and I went to several bars down the street and none really stood out but we saw…read moreHaberdasher and needed to check the place out. There was about a 10 min wait. And they don't allow outside food in even if the food was leftover in Togo bags from dinner. The place was busy when we finally went inside. But the bartenders were fast and we got two rounds of drinks as far as we could order. The dim lighting did look reddish. The large tables were reserved but there plenty of smaller high tops around. Memorable drinks were the perfect pear and the Andean Ascent. Perfect pear was not fruity at all and had a nice aroma and spice to it. The Andean ascent was a nice drink to start with, refreshing with a bit of fizz.

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    Prohibition style speakeasy here we come! Hee
    Prohibition style speakeasy here we come! Hee
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    Back bar
    Their bathrooms fit the theme very nicely.

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    Their bathrooms fit the theme very nicely.

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