Located at an old school diner which my dad and his buddies frequented in the past, The 5 Spot. Really cool history here! The service is definitely quick and attentive! Some of the best micheladas in town as well. But, the Carne en su Jugo is the star of the show! Don't get me wrong, the enchiladas and tacos are top tier, and the Caldo de Camarones is one of my favorites, but thag Carne en su Jugo just hits the soul! Cool pool table and tvs too for a nice friend's get together. read more

Cool historic building and friendly staff. The food was very tasty, abundance, and a dood value. I got the super quesadilla with carne asada. It was huge and came with sour cream and avocado. I do wish the avocado was mashed up a bit like guacamole but it was fine. They have seating inside and out. I like the shaded outdoor seating. I recommend Chivas. read more

5 Spot Chivas Grill - Super Carne Asada Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

So I used to visit this place from time to time when I used to live there. I ordered a super burrito. It had been at least 3 years since my last visit, the Al pastor burrito was amazing, service was good ambience was friendly. The only thing I wondered was why is the beer right under and in front of the register? 4.8/5 I love the place but i would store beer elsewhere. read more

5 Spot Chivas Grill - Super Burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Came for Taco Tuesday, and it was amazing! The meat was well seasoned, and the sauces were delicious. Service was excellent and responsive; when we asked for something spicier than the usual red and green sauce, they obliged, and it was pretty spicy. The ambiance is chill and relaxed. read more

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Lots of tv's inside for watching sports. Small parking lot but there's some street parking outside. They have a pretty cool outdoor hang out spot with a pool table, but we didn't see anyone use it. Really wanted to like this place more on account of the fact that reviews say they make homemade tortillas. We got chips and salsa immediately and the salsa was amazing. We got a whole bunch of tacos and burritos and for sure the taco tortillas were great, from the homemade touch, but the meat was just a little lacking. We got a variety of them, and they came loaded, just needed more depth of flavor, so had to give only 3 stars for that even though everything else good ... bc thats what we came for. Server was nice, drinks were cheap. read more

Came back to try more of their menu and I am impressed! Usually only order the basics of tacos and burritos at Mexican restaurants but I decided to step out of my comfort zone & order some authentic dishes I've never had. I absolutely loved their Carne en su Jugo & Molcajete Carne! In combination with their homemade tortillas, it was comfort Mexican food at its best. The Carne en su Jugo was really flavorful & they don't skimp out on the meat at all. It comes with a side of onions, cilantro, jalapeño, lemon, and tortillas. The Molcajete Carne comes out piping hot and absolutely filled to the brim. Once again, extremely generous with their meat. It's served with tortillas, beans, and rice on the side. By far the best thing I had here. Unlike last time, I also decided to dine in this time & got to experience how nice the service was! Gustavo helped us with our order & consistently checked up on us. We felt super welcome! Vibes are cozy too! Will definitely be back again. read more

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asada tacos. can never go wrong with that. tried 3 different salsas on each taco. all 3 salas i liked and were had some kicks to it. good spice. service was quick and the staff were cool. the inside of the place i like. even on a friday night around 10pm it wasn't busy. read more

5 Spot Chivas Grill - 3 asada tacos with a jarritos - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

My favorite place to eat Birria De Res or late night tacos. I would often go to lunch here a few times a week. Another favorite dish here is the Carne en su hugo. They make delicious Paloma's. Their crunchy tripa tacos are perfectly cooked and they never skip a beat. The owner is from San Jose and his wife is often serving too. They are both really humble and kind. I love coming here because it feels like home. I love that it's just a small place that gets busy or you can pop into and out of. They have pool, do buckets of beer, and weekly specials. read more

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This review is long overdue! I've been coming here for a year now and it's my favorite Mexican restaurant in SJ. My boyfriend and I love going on Taco Tuesdays, especially this semester since I have classes at SJSU nearby. The food is always amazingly fresh. The meat in the tacos is flavorful and juicy. You can't go wrong with any of them-- pollo, carnitas, or carne asada. We also love the guacamole and chips. The guacamole is the perfect creamy texture. I also recommend trying their chicken mole! Mole is one of my favorite Mexican dishes. The chicken is so soft and tender that you don't need a knife to eat it. Try ordering the corn tortillas! They are handmade and so delicious. Service is always warm and friendly. The restaurant is cozy, and although I have never been there late, I'd imagine it gets lively on weekend nights! read more

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been here a couple times now, the food is always great, customer service is top tier, and a very welcoming ambiance. Good place to stop by late at night or mid day, would definitely recommend read more

5 Spot Chivas Grill - nachos and tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

This is one of San Jose's hidden gems. Great food and friendly service. Don't know what to get? It's all delicious but they are happy to offer suggestions. Great for date nights, friendly get togethers, family dinners, or just to stop by to get yourself a good meal. They serve many similar dishes that other popular restaurants serve at affordable prices which is unheard of these days. 10/10 would recommend read more

Food: I LOVE THE BIRRIA TACOS! This was my first time and I'm glad it was here! It was delicious!! It's $4 each. Looks small, but THERES A LOT OF MEAT!! So you can get filled with 2 tacos!! Also the Carne En Su Jugo at first glance would look okay, but ONCE YOU TASTE AND SMELL IT!! MMMM MMM SOO GOOD! The definition is literally beef soup! Not to mention a lot of the food home made! Like flan and tortillas (i think made with corn flour) Service/Ambiance: This is place really felt traditional with the aesthetic and atmosphere it gave! They're welcoming to everyone! Definitely will come again! And THEY HAVE TACO TUESDAY!! $2 for specific taco each!! read more

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The good is good. But the bathroom smells horrendous and no paper products. The food is always good or we wouldn't come back. read more

My cousin and I were hungry kinda late on a Friday night . This taqueria is open till 3am on Friday and Saturday nights for only tacos . A man outside was making the tacos fresh to order . We walked in a young lady took our order after paying we took the order ticket to the man outside and he makes your tacos on the spot . They have salsas and other condiments to go with your tacos . They have plenty of seating inside . They also have a pool table outside that is $2 a game . I forgot to mention they only take cash if you don't have any they have a ATM machine inside . The young lady that took our order was very nice and attentive. I seen that they offer happy hour during the week days and a Taco Tuesday deal $1.99 tacos all day on Tuesdays pretty sweet deal . This taco shop definitely hit the spot on a late night hour . We will definitely be back . read more

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great experience with this restaurant! The Food is really good and the ambiance is really nice, the service is really good there attention is fast! I recommend this to all the people who like Mexican food. read more

Randomly found this restaurant while participating in the Vivacallesj. Food was very good and great customer service! This place is going to be my new go to for Mexican food. read more

5 Spot Chivas Grill - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Bottom line: don't judge a book by its cover, friendly and attentive staff, FLAMEY tacos at fair prices. Vibez: located on the outskirts of downtown San Jose on First and Sutter, sits the drive in style building. Admittedly it doesn't look like much on the outside, but don't let it deter you. I don't recall much in the way of music, set up is simple. Tacos: you're here for the food in general, but tacos were great (yes they have taco tuuuueeesdays - 2 dollar tacos of select meat options). A few folks also had dishes with rice and beans, which were also tasty. Accompanied by a variety of salsas, it was simple street style, but probably larger than your average street taco. Meat was flavorful, tortillas fresh, salsa pleasantly spicy. Chips and guac - get it. Fresh guac, slightly salty and citrusy. Chips thin and crispy. Beverages: fair prices, variety of what you want with tacos (I mean beer, tequila, margaritas, chavela, michelada, jarritos) read more

I am writing to share my feedback regarding my recent experience. The customer service was awesome, and the food was very good. Everything tasted very authentic and was clearly well made. 10/10 would recommend. read more

The food and the ambiance was perfect even though we got here rather late. The owner (whom I didn't get his name) was super attentive and friendly with us regardless of us getting there late. If your in the mood of some tacos for a good price; come on Tuesdays for their tacos Tuesday * 1.59 per taco*To add further more if you want a place to spend some time with your friends they have a pool table where you can play and wait for your turn!!! Non the less super happy with this place. Highly recommend !!! (No this is not a payed review they were really nice ) read more

So much flavors on each dishes. Service is still very good and I love coming here. Unfortunately, no more lengua this time. read more

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Best super burrito I've ever had!!!! Ive been eating here for about 2 years and gave up looking for a better spot after my first visit! Great staff and even better food!!!!!!!!! read more

The service was amazing! very friendly ! We got take out and the food was 10/10 WILL BE RETURNING TO CHECK OUT HAPPY HOUR read more

Authentic Mexican breakfast at a reasonable price. Skip the long wait elsewhere and come here for quick service. What makes the ambiance at this place is the company you bring with you. read more

Nice local-feel Mexican eatery. I had a Birrias Taco and Shrimp Fajitas. I was genuinely surprised that the Birrias Taco was not listed under the specialties but the Shrimp Fajitas were. Fajitas tasted good and smelled amazing. Exactly what you'd expect - no frills or fanciness, unless you count the sizzling skillet. Nothing much else to say about it; probably meant to share. My birrias taco was an unexpected delight. There's not many ways to mess up fried tortillas + fatty meat + cheese + juice from meat. A nice mini-indulgence without the guilt of an entire carne asasa burrito/quesadilla. read more

5 Spot Chivas Grill - Shrimp Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Such yummy food and great service! Loved the vibes there, and had some delicious Birria Tacos and Carne Asada. Will be back to try more

We recently did a company event at 5 Spot Chivas Grill and we couldn't have been happier with the whole process. Booking with Gustavo was easy and he had great communication! The food and service day of was amazing and made me and all our staff feel at home! read more

Why have I not written a review for this place baffles me. For the longest time my team would come here after work to grab tacos and vent for our crazy day at the restaurant. I do miss those days of being here at 2 am waiting in the long line of people still keeping the partying going on and on. Though those days seems to be gone, and yes I do miss it. the food has been the same. I still get my tripa and lengua done the way I like it. I am guilty of only knowing how these two meats taste due to getting a plate of these every time. Every time I drive past this place on the weekends and I see the outdoor grill being used I roll down my windows to get a whiff of the beautiful meat cooking away. I hope one day this place is the late night destination that it used to be. read more

Went to Spot-Chi-Grill 5 Downtown for some amazing Mexican food and a tiny parking situation to boot. It was all great because I think the lot has like 3 slots haha. Local parking on the street no worries. Friendly customer service, repeat said order all fresh food. Got a pretty tasty quesadilla that was fresh tasty and meaty. Not over done in any way, I mean it's a quesadilla right. That's one of my absolute favorites at a resto/taqueria! I'll definitely be back to try some chilaquiles, sopa and tortas! Yeah! Enso Forever. +- Lunch specials plus brekkie served all day. Milanese breaded meat! "Step to the line Gunshot pop then I'm off to the races all day Stay on the grind, try'na get better every day Train hard in the hallway Running mile laps, energy is on tap shine bright Like the lights on a Friday night 'til the Sunday morning I'ma get mine champ, practice home safe, we can go the long way If it's not workin', it's not worth it, if it don't hurt then it's not perfect 'Cause I gotta' learn, if it's not burning then I'm not moving Not putting in the effort make a turn to the conduit...." _Grand Tapestry 2021 Yelp/4 read more

By far the best Mexican restaurant in San Jose that I have been to! Their food is absolutely amazing and so flavorful. The items we got were Molcajete de Carne ($26.95), Carne en su Jugo ($18.95), Tortas Ahogadas ($15.95), Birria Tacos ($4.25), Flan Casero ($4.95) and Agua Frescas de Horchata and Jamaica ($3.25). What I really enjoyed about this place was that their aguas frescas and tortillas are all handmade, nothing is frozen bought. The service was amazing as well, they are so attentive and friendly. The ambiance is very pleasant and very traditional. read more

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Best quesabirria in town and it's not even close, my mouth is watering right now just thinking about it. The staff is friendly, the ambiance is real authentic, the food is legit and as someone who works swing shift, it's great that I can count on Friday night tacos and pool real late at night. Shoutout to Gustavo, the manager of the establishment, he treats me and my friends like family every time I visit. read more

carne en sue is always a must when we viste chivas bar and grill tacos always a must as well carnitas \tripas always crispy! been coming here since 2017 never fails! friday and sat now open til late 3 am nice out door sitting with a pool table ! great for summer funtivities! service 10/10 always welcoming! read more

5 Spot Chivas Grill - Carne en su Jugo - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

What a gem. 3 quesabirria tacos plus free bites consumme is the way to go. Hands down best in San Jose, only wish we had known about this place when we lived down the street. The molcajete and other dishes look incredible too and the service is always quick and outstanding. Child friendly and also open late with regular happy hour specials on beers and chavelas/micheladas. Highly recommend and will keep coming back. read more

Food is so authentic and delicious. Service is friendly and professional. Ambiance, would love to come here for world cup soccer games or anything soccer related. This is the spot for it! Torta Ahogada is my fav dish read more

5 Spot Chivas Grill - drive in sign - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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The food here is really delicious. I love the Al pastor tacos, they never disappoint! The service is always 10/10 and the outdoor seating is lovely on a warm summer night! read more

Hands down the best Mexican I had in the area. This place is super cute - it has this retro, 50s-ish drive-up vibe mixed with an outdoor party area and a Mexican restaurant. That said, don't let the casual vibe fool you - the food is AWESOME and the service is lightning-fast. I was genuinely surprised with how much I loved the food, which seemed to show up on my table faster than I could have ever possibly expected. I can't recommend this place enough. read more

My wife and I love 5 spot! All of their meats are bomb ... their carne asada has a nice mesquite flavor to it and their quesabirria is bombbbbbb, better than any other quesabirria I've ever tried. Check 'em out! read more

A friend and I came during lunch on a weekday. We parked in their private lot, which fit ~6-8 cars. Since it was lunch time during the work week the lot had ample parking. There's seating both inside and outside. I wanted to try this place because a friend recommended their tacos. I got a Chicken Taco, a Beef Taco and a Super Burrito with Chicken. I was a little disappointed by the tacos because they were on the dry side. Additionally, the burrito seemed to be missing avocado (or there wasn't much in it in proportion to the other items). Service was quick and our food came with complementary chips and salsa which was a nice addition. Although I didn't love the food, I would give it another try. I'd probably order the tacos again and add sauce to see if it makes a difference. read more

The mister was hangry for lunch today so we decided to stop in at 1.30 pm based on proximity and reviews. This place did not disappoint. The waitress was kind, friendly and quick. Drinks, chips and salsa were served right away. The mister had chicken and steak fajitas with homemade corn tortillas - delicious and plenty of meat. I ordered the beef enchiladas w red salsa - also with a large portion of meat. Limited seating in the dining area, but we found it all to be clean, including the tables and chairs. Parking might be kinda tight when it's busy but it's worth it. Give it a try before or after the lunch or dinner rushes or go in to watch the soccer games. Gonna go back! read more

Staff is super friendly here. We always get the al pastor and chicken tacos (delish!) but today we tried the birria tacos. Soooo good! The chili verde was good too, but the tacos are better. Come on Tuesday's and they have 1.50 tacos and $6 micheladas. read more

5 Spot Chivas Grill - Birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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Idk how this place barely has any reviews. This review is solely based on the service and the birria tacos! Best birria tacos Ive ever had..and I've tried a ton in san jose. Their soup is so flavorful and unlike other birrias I've tasted. The service is so great, all the staff members are really nice and the food doesn't take long to come out! read more

5 Spot Chivas Grill - Birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California