I was in town for work and stopped by the bar in the evening - boy am I glad that I did! Piluchi made the best mezcal margarita and the vibes were incredible, full of laughter and good conversation - I'll definitely be back whenever I'm next in town read more

Fanime 2026 is here again and as part of our tradition, we enjoy our Friday night meal at Secco. No Fanime menu again this year, but their regular menu is always good. I believe I got the same thing as the grilled chicken sandwich (renamed as Caprese Sandwich, add chicken) and the crab dip. Crab Dip: This was absolutely delicious. The bread slices were charred (though labeled grilled on the menu). They were buttered to perfection and had the right amount of surface area to have a spoonful of crab dip on. Not to mention, the crab dip itself was superb. It was full of crab and corn and was a nice start to our meal. Chicken Caprese Sandwich: Similar to what I had last year, this thing was delicious. The chicken was grilled perfectly for me and the sandwich held itself on each bite. It was not too saucy and had the right amount of produce for me. The fries were also crispy and scrumptious. Our server this year was Lloyd and he did a great job attending to us. Sima was also here, but she was serving a different section. Though we did want Sima to serve us, we still had excellent customer service. I look forward to coming again next year for our traditional Friday dinner. read more

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I really liked: Tuna Tartare I liked:Chicken Quesadilla Beef Samosa Veggie Samosa Dumpling Meatballs Veggie Spring Roll The tuna tartare was the standout for me. It had awesome flavor and came as a big, satisfying bite. The chicken quesadilla was easy to eat and had lots of melted cheese, though it was a little light on the chicken flavor. The beef samosa had good flavor and was nice and easy to eat, while the veggie samosa was also solid. The dumpling was pretty average, the meatballs were good little bite-sized portions, and the veggie spring roll was perfectly fine. There was nothing wrong with it, it just was not my favorite. Service was quick and helpful. The staff were easy to flag down and made the experience feel smooth, which is always appreciated when grabbing a bite somewhere convenient. The restaurant is conveniently located in the Hilton lobby, which makes it a really easy stop if you are already staying there or nearby. The space is nicely decorated and has a comfortable lobby restaurant feel. Overall, Secco is a solid and convenient option with a few tasty bites, especially the tuna tartare. read more

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Warmly greeted. Service was attentive from start to finish. For starters, we ordered the Crispy Tofu Bites and Garlic Fries. The Tofu was excellent, but it had an unusual coating on it, so we asked our server. They use Yucca (Cassava) to coat the tofu in order to bind it together. There's no flavor, but makes the dish stickier. Delicious! Unfortunately, we had to send our cold fries back. The second batch was fine. All three entrees were enjoyed immensely. My Charbroiled Salmon was cooked to perfection! For dessert, the NY Cheesecake... excellent, as well. If there was a negative, it's this meal was not a good value. $245 bill for three and zero alcohol. read more

Piluchi is so sweet and took such great care of me. I was alone at the bar today and she made me the best Skinny Julius and was so kind. They were so good I ordered two! And the hotel is beautiful, clean, and I will definitely be back. Great drinks, great food, great company. read more

Secco Restaurant and Bar - Skinny Julius - Tacos Near Me - San Jose, California

We ordered drinks and food here in our way to the Shakira concert. The food and services were great! Pilucci was a fabulous bartender. Thank you. read more

Secco Restaurant and Bar - Tacos Near Me - San Jose, California

Comfortable and stylish, Secco is a nice haven for the well-dressed, weary traveler. But just come as you are. We tried Secco given the reviews and, though I wasn't staying here, the location. The beer on tap was cold and crisp. Their cocktail menu also provided some good options. Their online menu doesn't seem to list a bevvie that featured vodka and a few other things finished with a basil leaf. We really came here for a later dinner, and were met with satisfaction. High marks for the Prosciutto & Fig Flat Bread (stracciatella cheese, prosciutto, fig jam, arugula). Great flavors, perfect crunch. We could have almost stopped after splitting this good-sized pizza. We also both got the Korean Chicken Bowl (grilled chicken thighs, baby bok choy, sweet peppers, steamed jasmine rice, bulgogi sauce, scallions). A welcome combination of protein and produce (yes, with some grains, too). Required a serious stir, but that's fine. At first, the bowl looked rather modest, but it's hearty. I really did like this, though it was definitely a bit salty for my taste. Happily, the cold water was refilled a few times, and that was refreshing. Service was fine. Easy to relax at the bar, and the few tables in the area were well-spaced, too. For a hotel bar and restaurant, it was very nice. And, for simply a restaurant and bar, it was also nice. read more

Secco Restaurant and Bar - Korean Chicken Bowl (Prosciutto Flatbread) - Tacos Near Me - San Jose, California

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This was my first time eating at this restaurant and I simply loved the decor and ambiance! Incredibly clean and modern style with some bright blue accents! Comfy lounge chairs and quaint tables for smaller parties. My friend and I wanted to get something close to the Center of Performance Arts, since we were seeing "And Juliet" the Musical at 7:30p. We were lucky to get seated and ordered some cocktails at 6:15p. He ordered his burger medium rare and I got the fish tacos. His burger as made medium, and hard hardly any pink to the inside, but he said the burger was still decent. Oh and the fries were PERFECT!!!!! Crunchy and fresh with a warm and soft middle and they weren't even steak fries!!!!! I got to the last bite of my fish tacos and crunched down on SOMETHING! I wiped my mouth with my napkin and sure enough, it was a FISH BONE!!!! My friend told me to return it, but honestly that happens and it WAS my last bite and 7:15p, so we had to leave. I wouldn't mind trying this place out again, but I'd get something else. The bar is definitely a lively place! I liked their variety of drinks and assortments of wines! read more

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It's inside the hotel with a bar and restaurant behind it. It's not the fanciest restaurant but for a hotel bar and restaurant, it's great. The service was alright, nothing to write home about. But the food was good, didn't have to wait long for anything, and it's a very beautiful place. It's located right next to lobby and the doors into the walkway to the convention center so taking a break in the middle of a busy con day there is ideal. A lot of my friends thought it was a nice and chill spot, too. Just be wary that the seats around the bar (not bar seats) get taken up quickly and a lot during con weekend. read more

Secco Restaurant and Bar - Tacos Near Me - San Jose, California

We had a scheduled Broadway show across the street. The Secco Restaurant was across the street from the show. We went here thinking there was happy hour. Unfortunately they said there was none. But we still stayed and enjoyed the food and ambiance. Steamed Chicken Potstickers. Or son loved it. The ambiance was classy & high end as it was in a lobby of a hotel. Sure wish they had happy hour as we would definitely be back whenever we are in town for a show. Especially if they had wine & beer options for HH. Otherwise good service was pretty good. read more

We had tickets for the San Jose theater across the street and decided to try this restaurant. it was a solid 9 out of 10. we sat at the bar and were well taken care of. since we sat at the bar it was quiet. the fish tacos and chicken sandwich were very good, especially the tacos. We just got tickets for 3 more plays and we will be back. The review of the theater will be made separately. read more

We found this restaurant via Yelp when we were going to the theater across the street. It's really a perfect place to have a relatively quiet meal ( it is in the hotel lobby area) and then a short walk to the theater. The food was good - I had the salmon on a bed of mushrooms and vegetables, and my husband had the Cobb salad. The latter was good but nothing out of the ordinary; the grilled salmon was very tasty. We had to pay $7 for bread, which never fails to irritate me. Not an inexpensive meal, but the location cannot be beat. read more

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Surprising find in a lobby of the Hilton hotel. Chose this based upon reviews and proximity to my hotel. Dining room closed for a private event so we sat at the bar which worked out well with the hockey playoffs on TV. Bartender was great. Very attentive and friendly. Fish tacos are good. Big serving of three with lots of toppings and sauce. Fish is grilled and tasty. Fresh corn tortillas too. The garlic french fries were excellent. Big portion but the sauce was a pass. read more

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Had a very calm lunch here during a recent conference. The watermelon salad with chicken was refreshing and exactly the light fare I was seeking. Came back later to decompress with a martini (because I saw someone had really enjoyed one here in another review!) and the bartender definitely delivered! Also- I do recommend the chicken quesadilla for anyone just looking for the standard, middle of the road quesadilla- which is what I was looking for just to fill up at dinner! It comes with sour cream, guacamole, and hot sauce. For folks like me with a sensitive sense of smell, the bar area does smell strongly like the hotel fragrance, but it can be withstood. read more

Secco Restaurant and Bar - Tacos Near Me - San Jose, California

Came here to watch the Shakira performance. Drinks by Piluchi were delicious. Try out the Moscow mule and espresso martini!

The absolute WORST service! Our sever, Lloyd was so rude from start to finish. ZERO friendliness and not one smile. We got the wrong drink, he never checked in on us. We had to flag him down just to get basic service. We finished our meals and just sat around waiting to try to make eye contact so we could pay and get some boxes. He just ignored us multiple times. Finally we were able to flag him down when he came to the table next to us and I asked him for boxes and pointed to my credit card which I had out waiting for him and told him we were in a hurry. He said ok and walked away without taking my card. He then went to the bar then another table then another table outside and then to another table to grab their payment. We had a show to get to and he was just ignoring us. So I walked to the sever station and Kevin who identified himself as the manager was there. I told him what was going on and asked for our check and some boxes. Then Lloyd walked up and said he was gonna get the boxes and I told him we were in a hurry and he and rudely told me that "Everyone's in a hurry." At this point we had been waiting for more than 10 min. Kevin did not intervene or tell Lloyd to stop his disrespect. The service was the worst!!!!! read more

I visited two days ago on a Thursday, and Piluchi behind the bar was exceptional. The service was attentive and genuinely welcoming, making the entire experience stand out. Her Old Fashions was easily one of the best l've ever had-perfectly balanced and expertly crafted. I will definitely come again for more! read more

I had a nice time celebrating a small birthday dinner with my family here. The food was very good, came out fast, our servers Lloyd and Moises were very sweet and attentive, and they made my family feel very welcome. The place was a bit empty but nice quiet vibe overall. read more

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Food is amazing and very good. Service is good. She's very friendly and a nice lady. The ambience more classy. read more

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My coworkers were looking to go to lunch at a spot that was walkable from the office and I discovered this spot on Yelp. It is in the Hilton and is a pretty low key spot. The interior was aesthetically pleasing and the ambiance was nice, and not too loud. We also came in as a ~15 person group and they were very accommodating and service was still quick, so we really appreciated that. For apps, we split a bunch of them: flat bread margherita, ciabatta & burrata, truffle fries, bread basket, hummus and pita. We enjoyed all of them but the flat bread was by far my favorite of all of the apps. I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich and it came with fries as well. It was huge so it was pretty hard to eat but still enjoyable and good value for the price. I also ordered an Arnold Palmer and they kept on refilling it! The menu is pretty small but everyone else in our party enjoyed what they ordered as well. Glad I discovered this spot close to work! read more

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Great service. Food was pretty good for a quick bite. Watermelon feta salad was really good read more

Secco Restaurant and Bar - Burger w bacon + garlic fries Great quick bite Quick service Watermelon Feta Salad was great also - Tacos Near Me - San Jose, California

We were back again at San Jose..we've spent our Holiday in SJ. Of course we were back to our favorite Restaurant @ Secco Restaurant. We came here because of the show. And by surprised the restaurant full. I asked one Male Server if they can accommodate usHe politely say Yes and seated us immediately. I knew he was so busy, but still he gave me and my family as best as he can. Although he was go back and forth for our drinks. Keeps on apologizing as he did. He explain that there is some delay of the food and drinks because bar busy doing our drinks. Anyway it is very understandable because we were simple family. We do understand the restaurant has been slam on that evening. Shout out to the male server who served us yesterday night. Thanks again for your hospitality. read more

Secco is the restaurant in the Hilton San Jose, adjacent to the McEnery Convention Center, and just a short walk from the VTA light rail station. Look to the right as you enter the hotel's main entrance on Almaden; it's facing you if you enter from the Convention Center side. The ambiance is California casual. There is a bar area, with a dining area behind the bar, and a nice patio for outdoor dining. I dined here twice. One time I had the chips with guacamole and salsa, plus the chicken quesadilla for my main. Both were very good. Their salsa is a smooth purée. It was thick enough to coat the chips. I prefer a chunky salsa, but aside from the texture, I loved it. Great flavor and a pleasant amount of heat. The chips are housemade and sturdy enough for the guacamole. The guac was good, but not as good as the salsa. The quesadilla was great. Plenty of meat and cheese between perfectly crispy tortillas, served with guac, salsa, and sour cream. Loved it! On the second visit I had the Cali Burger. Juicy and flavorful. And perfectly garnished so that you got some of each of the veggies in each bite. The fries are the skinny kind, and crispy. I was very happy with both. Service was friendly and attentive. There are few hotel restaurants I'd bother with if I weren't staying there. Secco is one of them. read more

Great experience while in town for one night. Piluch makes a great Mezcal old fashioned! I'll be back!

Three of us had brunch here on a Sunday. We were attending a Broadway SJ show after brunch. The menu is business travel expensive ($23 for two eggs, three sausage links and country potatoes). Espresso beverages end at 10:30am when the person that makes them leaves their morning shift. The room is loud when multiple tables are occupied but not full, yet it is bright and nicely decorated. There's a small patio that was closed when we were there on a beautiful day. Can't recommend it for future Sunday brunches before the show, which is too bad because it's a perfect location to the theater. read more

Whenever coming to sit on Secco bar go directly to Piluchi! Her service and kindness made my dinner! Thank you Piluchi read more

I love the availability of this establishment within the hotel. It was pretty empty around dinner time it's about 6:00 p.m. on a Friday night we were going to stay there at the hotel and go to a show across the street so it's perfect it's eat down there and then going with our evening. So we were the only customers there until another couple arrived well into our meal. We started with a order of chips and some salsa and guacamole very simple and then we ordered a few more appetizers some fries some wings and that's about it I chose most expensive entree on the menu for my dinner which was a seafood fettuccini ask for it to be spicy cuz I like flavor and they come with the flavor. I did ask for more whatever they put in it to be spicy cuz it really wasn't spicy to me and it was like just some chili oil so they gave me some extra chili oil I ate about a third of it they put in to go box and get me more chili oil to go which was perfect. The restaurant itself is pretty clean send my modern it could be nicer with some music with the patio doors open but it wasn't quite summer time and I get it it's not bustling right now. Overall I definitely would eat there again given stand at this establishment. And it also makes me rethink eating in restaurant that are within hotels cuz I often stay away from that and go seek food outside cuz I feel like it's going to be like everything microwavable but it actually felt okay. read more

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Piluchi is the best! She's great. She's so kind and made the best drinks. Will be back again.

Good and fresh food! Quick service Food arrived super quick Ambiance was quiet and inviting Overall nice read more

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It's a cute place for dates and hangouts. The drinks and food are excellent. Service is quick and friendly. read more

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Decent spot for dessert at the Hilton. I stopped by with three colleagues after a conference related happy hour earlier today and we ordered bread pudding with ice cream (recommended by the server), churro, and two servings of tiramisu. The bread pudding was hands down the best - warm with the right ingredients and texture - served with a dollop of cream, and a generous helping of the best vanilla ice cream I've had in a while! The churros were tough and chewy - I didn't enjoy them at all. I didn't really taste the tiramisu, as my colleagues finished it with relish, and I don't mean the condiment! Service was warm and friendly. I will be back to try some of their other (non-dessert) menu items. read more

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The food was delicious!! Our server Lloyd was super attentive and was very helpful as we decided what to order. Moises served us our food and was very helpful when we asked for additions to our food. read more

Went for lunch on a Thursday at peak lunch hour. Ordered the chicken quesadilla and garlic fries, both were great -- and the salsa that comes with the quesadilla was phenomenal. But more importantly, my server Nancy and the host Leo were AMAZING. The service was five star, and their personalities were top tier. So kind, so friendly and welcoming, so genuine, and so attentive -- I couldn't stop smiling. Give them a raise! read more

Secco Restaurant and Bar - Tacos Near Me - San Jose, California

I have to give a huge shoutout to Lloyd -- hands down one of the best servers I've ever had. From the moment I sat down, he made sure everything ran smoothly with just the right mix of professionalism and warmth. He's attentive without hovering, friendly without being overbearing. The food was absolutely incredible. Every dish came out perfectly timed and beautifully prepared Great food, even better service. Can't wait to come back! read more

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We popped in between the Meet & Greet and the actual show at the Center for Performing Arts. The space was easy to find since it's right in the center after you walk in. It was very pleasant. There were low couches with tables, a nice bar (although no foot rails, boo....but there were purse hangers). I loved the tile work and lighting. There were two large screen tvs and we sat so my husband could watch both. Past the bar, there were high tables, more low tables, and then a good sized dining room with normal tables. The bartender took great care of us (Belucia? She was great.) and checked in regularly but not hovering. She had a deft hand in making the cocktails. Loved just watching. Someone from the kitchen brought out our food. I liked the presentation. My grilled peach salad with chicken added on was perfect. It was a lot of arugula which I liked and a good amount of grilled peach, blueberries, and candied pecans. The chicken was moist and tender and was a perfect balance. We split the dumplings since we wanted to try a few things and hubby said he tasted the lemongrass on the second bite. I thought they were pleasant and the sauce was nice. Hubby felt it needed a slight bit more acid like a soy vinegar used with gyoza. Hubby had the asada bowl and he enjoyed it. Normally he's not big on corn in dishes since it seems to him that it gets put in just for color. In this case, he felt it added quite well to the experience. (he's a super taster...so when I cook something he really likes, I break my arm patting myself on the back). The tiramisu looked lovely and had two plump and ripe blackberries and raspberries which were great. The tiramisu itself fell a little flat. The ladyfingers tasted more waterlogged than alcohol-logged. We still finished it For drinks, I had a Sidecar (yum), a pinot grigio with the salad and a cabernet with the tiramisu. Hubby had 2 single malts (neat, thank you). One thing he noticed was that out of the 2 he asked for, they had, well, none. But they had others that worked. The bathrooms were out and all the way down the hall to the end of the building where there's an exit only. Men to the right, Women to the left. It was a large bathroom and very clean. So, to sum up, do try this place. The chef is clearly close to something amazing. The flavors are close and the execution is perfect - and that's the most important thing. (per hubby). I say pop in for a drink and an app if you're downtown. Eat dinner if you're there for a show. Yes, it's pricey but the portions were respectable for what you're paying. And it's a very relaxing vibe. read more

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SOMEBODY NEEDS TO GET LLOYD A RAISE! I have never felt so at home in my life. Lloyd and Kevin made me feel so welcome. They made me WANT to leave a review they were so good! Lloyd, Kevin, thank you both for the experience you gave my wife and in San Jose California! We will definitely return when ever we visit again! The environment of the whole hotel was absolutely phenomenal! The food, the drinks, the seats?! All 5 STARS!! Thank you Hilton! read more

Secco Restaurant and Bar - My wife and I! - Tacos Near Me - San Jose, California

Great service, delicious food, fun ambiance & perfect decor! Quickly greeted by our server Sima who answered all of my questions and provided great suggestions! Started with the steamed chicken potstickers and they were delicious! The soup of the day was tasty! Chicken tortellini was so fresh and the mushrooms and tender chicken were a perfect topping! The fresh flowers on every table and throughout were a perfect touch to the wonderful decor! The gin Bee's Knees & Long Island Iced Tea were perfectly refreshing and tasty! Having such a nice restaurant inside the Hilton helped to make my overnight business trip a success and kept me safe as all I wanted after my flight was to enjoy a delicious dinner & res read more

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Depends what you get...breakfast is good quality....had the chicken quesadilla for lunch....it was good tasting but greasy....service is exceptional. read more

The food is outstanding and the staff are attentive. It's nice that the sliding glass doors offer cross ventilation and gives it an open air freshness read more

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Fast service, great food conveniently located in the Hilton hotel attached to the SJ Convention Center.