Original Joe's ★ 3.9
Original Joe's has anchored downtown San Jose since 1956, serving generous Italian-American classics like prime rib and the beloved Joe's Special.
Order: Joe's Special with ground beef, eggs and spinach
La Victoria Taqueria San Carlos is a mexican restaurant in Downtown, San Jose.
La Victoria Taqueria in San Jose is open until 3am with its cult orange sauce on burritos and tacos, a late-night downtown institution since 1998.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Burrito with world-famous orange sauce
Address: 140 E San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95112
Original Joe's has anchored downtown San Jose since 1956, serving generous Italian-American classics like prime rib and the beloved Joe's Special.
Order: Joe's Special with ground beef, eggs and spinach
Mezcal in downtown San Jose serves authentic Oaxacan cooking with family-recipe moles, tlayudas, chapulines, and a signature mezcal cocktail program.
Order: Tlayuda with black bean puree and mole negro
Adega is San Jose's only Michelin-starred restaurant, serving a seasonal Portuguese tasting menu with 500+ Iberian wines in the Alum Rock neighborhood.
Order: Multi-course tasting menu with Portuguese wine pairing
Original Joe's has anchored downtown San Jose since 1956, serving generous Italian-American classics like prime rib and the beloved Joe's Special.
Order: Joe's Special with ground beef, eggs and spinach
Mezcal in downtown San Jose serves authentic Oaxacan cooking with family-recipe moles, tlayudas, chapulines, and a signature mezcal cocktail program.
Order: Tlayuda with black bean puree and mole negro
LUNA Mexican Kitchen on The Alameda in San Jose earned Michelin notice for its farm-to-table Mexican cuisine with organic seasonal ingredients.
Order: Enchiladas with house-made mole
Black Sheep Brasserie in San Jose's Willow Glen pairs French technique with California ingredients, featuring escargots and an elegant wine list.
Order: Escargots with garlic herb butter and puff pastry
The Table in San Jose's Willow Glen is beloved for seasonal New American cuisine, craft cocktails, and an outdoor-friendly weekend brunch atmosphere.
Order: Seasonal farm-to-table brunch plates