Adelita's Taqueria ★ 3.8
Adelita's Taqueria is a family-owned San Jose fixture since 1998, with authentic Mexican dishes including a celebrated chile verde burrito made in-house.
Order: Chile verde burrito and California burrito
LUNA Mexican Kitchen is a mexican restaurant in The Alameda, San Jose.
LUNA Mexican Kitchen is a Michelin-recognized San Jose spot on The Alameda for farm-to-table Mexican cuisine with organic seasonal ingredients and brunch.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Tacos with seasonal organic ingredients and house salsas
Address: 1495 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
Adelita's Taqueria is a family-owned San Jose fixture since 1998, with authentic Mexican dishes including a celebrated chile verde burrito made in-house.
Order: Chile verde burrito and California burrito
Chez Sovan is a beloved San Jose weekday lunch spot offering rare authentic Cambodian fish curries, amok, and Khmer dishes at honest no-frills prices.
Order: Fish amok and Cambodian fish curry
Aqui Cal-Mex on Lincoln Ave is a San Jose Willow Glen institution for natural, organic California-Mexican food with seasonal rotating ingredient menus.
Order: Chicken burrito with natural and organic ingredients
Southern Comfort Kitchen in downtown San Jose serves New Orleans soul food with fried chicken, gumbo, red beans, and jambalaya from family recipes.
Order: New Orleans fried chicken with Cajun red beans and rice
The Farmers Union in downtown San Jose is a historic 1870s alehouse with honest American fare, 40 craft beers on tap, and a spirited pub atmosphere.
Order: Prime rib French dip and fried chicken with craft beer
SP2 Communal Bar in downtown San Jose serves seasonal American shareable plates and craft beers with a popular late-night bar scene on Friday and Saturday.
Order: Shareable seasonal plates with craft cocktails