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I had Acopio bookmarked for months and nearly forgot about it until I started thinking hard about where to take a guest from out of town. Acopio looked very appealing, but I didn't expect that a Mexican-fusion restaurant on the east side of San Jose would be Michelin-worthy. Acopio's space is very well-kept and designed both festive and elegant. The service was attentive and clearly a point of pride, a stark contrast from my heartbreaking experience at True Laurel in SF last weekend where I waited for 30 minutes before a server came back to check on me. Each dish was artful, despite the simplicity of a dish such as Tacos Al Pastor, which consisted of pork confit, charred pineapple and fresh tortillas. The pork belly was marinated and seared to perfection. Together with a bit of tomatillo salsa, it was a unique elevated interpretation of Tacos Al Pastor that I'm already craving again. Each ingredient was meticulously marinated, charred and presented. The Tacos de Cachete was an interestingly textured dish, with pickled white onion pedals and beef cheek. A bit mushy but flavorful. On a second subsequent trip, I tried the Molé Poblano con Pierna de Pato & Chile Relleno. The duck was tender and perfectly seasoned. The molé was tangy and brighter than other molés that I have tried but it went well with the other components of the dish. The most impressive part was the Chile Relleno, which was made with a dried Pasilla chile that had a great chewy texture which was a pleasant surprise. It seemed more artfully crafted, would love to find out how they achieved that texture. The Coctel de Camarones had an unexpectedly familiar taste. Thai-style Tom Kha coconut and tomatillo broth with jicama and freshly peeled and de-veined prawns. Fantastic fusion dish. Finally, the chocolate churros and house-made Mexican chocolate ice cream also had a chili sauce on the ice cream with a nice kick to it. Acopio may be one of the finest restaurants in San Jose. It is a real gem that is doing Mexican fusion at the next level. Wholeheartedly recommended.
If you're not paying attention, you might drive right past it (like I did), but trust me - you'll want to make a stop here. The vibe is super cozy and trendy, great for a date night or dinner with a smaller group. We went with a mix of smaller plates and a large one to share family-style: - 1/2 dozen oysters: Pure buttery bliss. - Aguachile de callo de nacha: A MUST if you love scallops. It was so fresh and beautifully presented. - Tostada de Kampachi: Can skip. I'd probably go for their Tostada de Ceviche Colimense next time. - Costillas de Elote (Corn Ribs): YES. I'd order this every time. - Arroz Moreno con Mariscos: This was a surprise favorite. The rice reminds me of Korean nurungee with a seafood twist, and the cilantro herbs gave it that perfect blend. - Churros for dessert: The seasonal raspberry & lime sorbet on the side was the perfect touch. Churros were beautifully decorated and tasted like fruity pebbles. - For drinks: My friend enjoyed their Chardonnay Chenin Blanc, and I went for their zero-proof Corazon de Melon (cantaloupe-base with citrus mixed with their l'apertivo floreale made it the perfect summery beverage). Great place for excellent Mexican/Spanish food and drinks with a fresh twist!
The restaurant was well decorated with greenery and warm colors, creating a cozy and inviting environment. The waitress was very nice and attentive. The food was delicate and artfully presented. I also loved the tablewares - a Japanese-inspired style. The seafoods were fresh! The seasonings were well balanced. I highly recommend the Arroz Moreno Con Mariacos!
While I've been here a couple times with my friends and enjoyed the atmosphere so I decided to surprise my man by treating him out to a place he hasn't been. While everything started off fine, we fell short of service and when the food came I was less impressed. After this experience. I think I'll be cooking at home from now on for our special occasion. We came for Valentine's Day for a pre-fixed menu at 6pm and didn't get out until 8pm. We even were sat 10 minutes early since we showed up early/on-time. Not sure what took so long when everything I'm sure was made ahead and of time. The salad was a great start. The farro risotto was just ok for me but my boyfriend really enjoyed it. The One scallop that took a while to come out was my least favorite. I didn't enjoy the texture and waited a while for the dishes to come after our rice which made me NOT enjoy the prefixed menu since we had to be on their time and they seem to have been falling behind . If they did have to make one thing, it may have been the scallop but how long does that even take?! Everything seemed like it took longer than expected and for over $100 a plate I will not come back after this experience unfortunately. Our dishes just didn't seem like it was worth the money. Each picture was more than $20 if you add everything, including the cup of corn water and NO drinks. As you can see each dish was really small so I'm not sure why it took 2 hrs to get in and out with a prefixed menu and reservations.
If a friend did not recommend this, I would have never found it. Super cute spot in San Jose with plenty of parking. I love the ambiance, staff was very attentive and the music was very nice. We got some bites to share: Tostada de Ceviche Colimense: o was surprised to see that for $18 there was only one tostada split in half. It was delicious, but definitely pricey. Papitas Yukon Doradas: good flavored potatoes, so think they would have been even better if they were crispier. Tacos De Pancita Al Pastor: deeeeeeeeeeeeeeelicious. Pastel De Tres Leches for dessert which was also very tasty, could have had another one.
Hidden gem with its own parking lot. Excellent service, beautiful restaurant decor, and specialized menu. Cocktails were amazing - and they have a full bar. Food was excellent - I love a more curated menu because you know it's going to be good. Tacos had flavor, elote was well seasoned and cooked to perfection, and DO NOT SKIP the ice cream because it was my favorite part.
Went here for Valentine's Day for their special Valentine's Day menu. The restaurant itself is located in an older area in downtown but they've remodeled the place and it looks great inside. We were promptly seated and our drink orders were taken. Cocktails came out relatively quickly and they were all good. We ordered the set menu with wine pairings. The meal started with 3 small bites - all pretty yummy and high end. The oyster was well cooked and having a little caviar was a nice start - but after the first course things started falling apart. Second course was a soggy, overcooked grilled cabbage. They managed to make it soggy and burnt at the same time. Wierd. Wine pairings came late and only after we asked for it. The final course was a mess. I ordered the duck confit chile relleno. The chile itself was burnt to a crisp - literally charred and inedible. The bits of duck inside dry. When I told the server he just sighed and took the plate - WOW! The steak course was supposed to be med-rare. It came out grey and overcooked. Again wine pairings came after the entrees. We were in a rush for a show - so didn't have time to let the restaurant remake the food. Left hungry, frustrated, and annoyed. I understand it was Valentine's Day- but they should have staffed better, and with the limited menu at least been able to cook the food properly.
I went here on a saturday with three friends. We had a reservation so we were seated pretty quickly. It is a small restaurant so I am not sure what the wait is like if you come in without reserving. I liked the size of the restaurant though because it gave it an intimate cozy ambience, especially with the yellow lights. Would be a really cute date location. There is a parking lot in the back, which is very nice, but it is a bit small so make sure to come early for parking. Food was alright to me. They were definitely unique and presentation was beautiful but some dishes were better than others. All of LOVED the pork tacos (TACOS de pancita al pastor) . Definitely would recommend. The icecream desserts were also very yummy and smooth. They weren't overly sweet and had very unique flavors. We let our waitress picked out the flavors and she did amazing! Other dishes were pretty good as well but we tried so many, and those were the two that stood out to me. The other dishes I wasn't too impressed with were the steak tacos and the appetizer (Tazón Botanero). The names were a bit too much for me to remember so I didn't list every one of them down.
The food is elevated cuisine. Clever, tasty and nicely presented. I had their duck leg confit with mole sauce and stuffed pepper. Very pretty and quite tasty. The restaurant is quite noisy due to the floors, tables and sound reflecting hard surfaces, which hindered the service. I ordered a bottle of wine and 4 glasses, instead they delivered 4 glass of wine and no bottle. Corrected but it took time away from eating and chatting. They did make an attempt to make up for it by giving us some Mezcal on the house, thoughtful, but we were not really the best audience for it. Friendly staff however, despite a few dropped balls. The red wine we did get was a varietal I'd never had before. Italian grape I believe, a 'Nebbiolo' which was hands down the best Mexican red wine I've ever had! This was our first visit and based on the food's taste and presentation alone we'll be going back again!
A good verify of drinks on the menu, definitely a place to go for happy hour and small eats (or something larger if you're more hungry). The larger plates read out as imaginative and a beautiful blend of inclusion. The servers were friendly and knowledgeable on the food and gave a welcome in depth description of the dishes and ingredients involved. They also made accommodations to alter plates as necessary (ex. We did chorizo on the side for the Papas Doradas, and I got the Dos Piñas with club soda to add an extra fizz - a bright and delicious drink with a subtle sweet flavor and notes of short lasting sour) We also got the Tortillas De Casa (I thought the marinated sweet chili moritas was the shining star of the dish pared with the nixtamalized corn tortillas), and the Arrozo Moreno Con Marisocs - beautiful presentation and my partner said they paired extremely well together
SUPER CUTE. What a total hidden gem! A friend of mine had recommended this place and I was so excited to check it out! Acopio has awesome service, great food, and is quite a lovely restaurant. To my surprise, the location is right next to downtown San Jose. (which am not the biggest fan of btw BUT..) Acopio makes you FEEL like you are in lovely area similar to Los Gatos. I especially like how they have their own personal parking lot that has automatic lights that turn on at night time that makes the area feel very safe, secure, and clean. We had called for last minute reservations and surprisingly they had lots of openings available. One of the first things I noticed was that the design of the restaurant is very pristine, modern, clean, and trendy. They also have a very interesting colorful bar right when you walk in. Very cool! All of the servers we had were so super kind, caring, and nice. They also gave us a little background story on the restaurant and how long it's been here. Very nice! We decided to order lots of different dishes in order to get an idea/feel for the restaurant. We ordered the Costillas De Elote (Corn Ribs), Tortillas de casa, Ceviche Tostadas, and Al Pastor (pork) tacos. OMG! I am so absolutely in love with the Al Pastor tacos. They were literally so delicious and amazing! I really love how they added in unique toppings like pineapple, jalapeños, and unique garnishes that brought the whole dish together. These are legitimately some of the BEST tacos that I have ever had. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. I also was super excited to try out the Costillas De Elote (Corn Ribs) as well because I had noticed the beautiful photos from their Yelp page and this really caught me eye. This dish is great as well. It features a twist on Mexican street corn that is sliced up to make a unique and classy design. All of the dishes were beautifully placed and put together in unique fashion. Bonus points for aesthetics as well as great taste! lol. I loved the Ceviche as well. It was absolutely delicious and super yummy. The taste is unique and light. My only complaint would be that the ceviche was basically a tostada cut in half where other restaurants usually have a big bowl of ceviche as a starter to dip into. So keep in mind that this is a tiny appetizer when ordering. The Tortillas de casa were honestly very skippable. I'm not sure if we were supposed to add something to it? but it only came with beans, salsa, and queso fresco. I'm guessing maybe we were supposed to add something? But there was no add one or recommendations. This dish was a little confusing and plain.. lol. For dessert we got the Tres leches cake. It was beyond amazing. Sadly I totally forgot to take a photo of it because it was so it looked absolutely PERFECT lol. The desert was so creamy and beautifully made. It wasn't overpowering and you could definitely taste the high-quality ingredients that went into making it. (&This is saying A LOT because I usually am not too crazy about Tres Leches cakes. lol.) Highly recommend. Overall we had a beautiful dinner with awesome service and delicious food. Acopio is a very classy, quiet, modern, and unique place. I also really love how it was a very nice place to have conversations as it isn't one of those very loud/busy restaurants. Highly recommend for date night, business meetings, and/or a nice family time. :)
We are so disappointed. We just got back from a Valentine's Day prix fixe meal at this place. Two years ago, we were here for a Valentine's Day meal as well and were quite satisfied, which is why we returned. But Acopio is not what it used to be. It was always expensive but this time, we paid a little over $300 for a mostly small portioned, low protein, low cost ingredient, almost entirely plant-based meal. It was touted as a six course meal, but the courses were very small. As an example, the corn consommé was a warm half cup of water boiled with a little bit of salt and corn perhaps. Nothing else that we could taste or see. Our server told us it was a palate cleanser (though that was not mentioned in the menu). The one beef tamal was very dry and tasteless with teeny tiny strings of beef. There was a sauce but it wasn't very tasty. The second course was a nettle and Farro cup. Just all carb. The opening salad was spears of endive, with 2 small slices of grapefruit or orange(?), some dressing and pumpkin seeds for us to share. Too much endive and it needed something else. The highlights were the single scallop with sauce and a little bit of chorizo as well as as the pink guava Pavlova dessert (dessert was the best part). We did order a $16 House margarita which was in a small standard dessert wine glass that was nothing special and underwhelming. Acopio was very busy so we understand why the service was slow. Our seating took almost 2 hours. We came home still hungry and are eating again. We are so sad that Acopio has come to this.
1 year ago
This place is a hidden gem! We only heard about it because our foodie daughter told us about it. We had the oysters, costillas de elote, huaraches de hongos y pork belly tacos al pastor. Finished off with a delectable crème brûlée style calabacita dessert. Absolutely delicious! We will be back for more! read more
I really adore this place. Nice, quaint place, tucked in the outskirts of downtown SJ. Simple, modern restaurant. Chill ambience. Has a bar and cafe. I only came for drinks and dessert. I had the churro and my friend had a strawberry dessert (I forgot what it was called). Both were delicious and airy. My crew had several cocktails, and all of them were enjoyable. We only were there for after-dinner aperitifs and dessert. I'd love to come back an try out the rest of their menu items. But so far so good. read more
The vibes of this place is pretty nice! I went with some girl friends one night. It's located kind of in a neighborhood in San Jose but I loved how it had its own parking lot. We shared some light bites and got some cocktails and had a shot for a celebration. The bartender was accommodating in what we were looking for in a shot and it was perfect. The cocktails were festive and the server even recommended something off menu that was delicious. It was like a squash dish. We also got mushroom tacos, the corn ribs, ceviche, and mole. All great! read more
2 years ago
This is a hidden a gem in San Jose! Went on a week day evening for happy hour. Great happy hour prices and the drinks are amazing! Highly recommend the agua frescas! Service was incredibly welcoming and friendly with the bartender letting us try new drink concoctions. All the small bites ordered were tasty as well. Bonus points for having a WNBA game playing on the tv :) read more
I drove past here one day coming from Downtown SJ and I thought "man that looks like a nice spot. I'll have to check it out". Well I finally made it and I was pretty surprised. Floored even. Small and quaint little spot with great decor and some parking in their lot behind the restaurant. I didn't have reservations but the host was very nice and offered us seats near the bar (which I thought was quite pretty). Started with oysters and elote 'bricks'. Use your hands, it's easier, trust me. Main course we picked the housemade tacos with al pastor and the duck confit. Both amazing dishes but the duck really was the star of the show to me (and the cocktails). Can't wait to come back read more
Pretty cool casual but elevated Mexican cuisine. Cocktails were good and food was generally good tho a bit pricy. Id recommend the corn ribs, oysters, and the duck entree. While the scallops were good, I can't recommend it due to it being $40 which I feel is a bit much. The tacos are a bit expensive as well. The crab tacos run for $15 and the al pastor were $8 each. I didn't love that the crab tacos were battered. It kinda reminded me of soft shell crab. Overall I enjoyed my meal and would recommend to others to check out this restaurant read more
I have been wanting to stop by Acopio for awhile and glad I had the opportunity to do so. I did get the corn ribs which I thought were amazing and had great flavor. The ceviche was a little disappointing for what you get for the price. My fried pork chop was a great size for the price. The garlic sauce they added on the side was delicious. My alcoholic beverage was very tasty but what was really amazing was the Chimoy rim. I couldn't stop licking my glass! Service was excellent and the waitress was very informative about the menu read more
5 months ago
9 months ago
Small and intimate! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The food is amazing while still being authentic to Mexican cuisine! Very modestly priced as well. Such a hidden gem! Very lucky I got to try the food here! read more
2 years ago
Wow! Such yummy food, Mexican made and in a truly unique way. Loved the drinks, ordered Mezcal and passion fruit, and my date had a jalapeño concoction. Elote, cheese plate, and pork belly tacos were a great choice too. Place had good vibes, fun music...can't wait to come back and get my seafood mix in too! read more
3 years ago
Mexican food was thrown out as an option for dinner, and Acopio quickly popped in my mind. I don't recall how I came across Acopio, but all I remember is that it's been on my list of places to try for over a year. I made reservations for 8:15pm on a Saturday evening. My fiancé and I were running late, so I called in to give the restaurant a heads up that we would need to push our reservation out a bit. Acopio had no problems with accommodating us, but they did advise us on the kitchen closing at 9pm, an hour before closing. We made it to the restaurant at 8:30pm and were surprised to find an adorably bright and trendy restaurant. I appreciated the Aztec inspiration for the decor, and they had a really nice looking bar. Customer service was excellent. There were two wait staff members sharing responsibilities across the tables. They were very friendly, helpful, and highly efficient. Attentiveness throughout the night was on point. The fact that we arrived close to the kitchen closing for the evening ended up working to our advantage. The food came out super fast after we placed our order, but the speediness of delivery didn't compromise the taste and quality of the food. We ordered a few things off the menu including the elote, grilled cheese, vegetarian taco plate, and al pastor taco plate. Admittedly I didn't try the al pastor taco plate since I don't eat pork. However, everything I tried was fantastic. I'll be first to admit that I'm not big of corn, but I absolutely loved Acopio's elote. For this shareable dish, a corn cob is split 6 ways down the core and then covered in spices, house mayo, and the most amazing chili sauce I've never had. The flavor of the chili was incredibly unique! The grilled Panela cheese was different (in a good way). I was expecting something like Haloumi cheese, but the texture of Panela is much softer. It was covered in flavorful seasoning, and the sweet tomatillo jam on top was a great touch. Lastly, the vegetarian taco plate was amazing. I was super happy with this as my entrée. The "meatiness" of the taco filling came from grilled mushrooms, and there were flavors coming from a chili aioli, pepitas pesto, and queso. The dish came with three, well-made blue corn mini tortillas. read more
2 years ago
The food is exquisitely unique and delicious here! Staff is very friendly and the ambiance is fun and light hearted. The duck confit with mole and escabeche is an absolute must! read more
4 years ago
Caviar service in E Man Jose?! What the what? I'll eat caviar if it's there but it's not something I appreciate enough to drop a Benjamin or two for an ounce. But, if I did and if I was rich, I would be ALL over it.... Bring on those beluga bumps! To eat, not snort by the way. It's a bold move in this part of town and I love that about Acopia. Less than a year young, Acopio is the upscale sister restaurant to Taqueria Lorena's (been open for 30+ years!). They're open for takeout, indoor dining, and outdoor dining. Dog-friendly. I made rezzies for Saturday at 5 pm but it wasn't needed because we were one of two tables until we left (there was a couple at the bar). If you slept on making dinner rezzies for your hot date and need a last minute place, Acopia may be a good option. Just come early. M E N U Elevated Modern Mexican menu curated by fine dining alums: Snacks, small plates, tacos, share plates, entrees, and dessert. HH Menu - Discounted drinks and snacks available Wednesday - Saturday, 5 pm - 6:30 pm, Sunday, all night. We wanted to take advantage of the HH deals in the patio but was told it's available at the bar only. This wasn't specified online or on their HH menu so I hope they consider adding in writing that HH is for the "bar only". D R I N K S * Dragones Silver ($22/shot x2): https://tinyurl.com/aknjeycj Top-notch, small-batch hella smooth sipping tequila. Not sure if they have highball ice cubes; if they did, I wished they used it to not dilute the tequila. F O O D * Ostiónes Asados: Broiled Oysters w/ chipotle mezcal butter, lime (4 pc-$15): https://tinyurl.com/mv88ws4f A good gateway for people squeamish about oysters since the dominating flavor is the smoky sweetness from the chipotle mezcal butter. * Costillas de Elote: Corn Ribs w/ mayo, queso fresco, chile salt, salsa macha ($10): https://tinyurl.com/4kp5by3y On trend and the best item of the night, the corn ribs had layers of flavor - a deliciously creamy and salty with a complex heat from the mayo, queso fresco, and salsa macha combo. * Tuétanos Asados En Su Hueso: Roasted Bone Marrow w/ pickled onions, cilantro, sea salt, nixtamalized handmade corn tortillas ($19): https://tinyurl.com/n2yw2yk2 Sadly, the bone marrow was overcooked so most of the beef butter had rendered. =( Nixtamalized tortillas are new to me - I love the rustic look and the nixtamalize corn (sounds labor intensive) gives the tortilla an earthy flavor and a softer texture. * Árabe: Lebanese spiced grilled pork, onions, cilantro crema, marinated cucumber ($6 each): https://tinyurl.com/2s3tjrf9 Sounded great on paper but the flavors were muted. I had to use the pickled onions from the bone marrow dish to make it pop. * Pipián Rojo Con Pato: Chile Adobo Duck Confit Leg w/ lemon-thyme masa cake, green peas, baby carrots, apricot-dijon demi ($29): https://tinyurl.com/4yv7kses The duck confit was fork tender, though I wished the skin was crispy. The pipián rojo (seed based) was savory and nutty like mole but more was needed to balance the tangy sweetness from the apricot-dijon (personal preference). The masa cake was savory, crispy, and soft...BUT the carrots. They were severely undercooked; i.e. raw. I picked one up to eat and heard a "crack" when I bit into it. I didn't think much of it at the time. However, when the alkie wore off two hours later, my tooth started to ache. Unfortunately, I ended up having to go an endodontist twice and had on/off tooth pain for 6 weeks. S E R V I C E Polite. We were one of two tables on an early Saturday evening so food service was very prompt. A M B I A N C E Very hip and trendy, the kind of resto you would find on Santana Row. Cute front patio with a handful of tables. It's completely open air. P A R K I N G Easy parking in their private lot. Overall, I had high hopes for Acopia but it was a mixed bag and fell short of expectations. Given all the raving reviews, I obvs visited on an off day. Love the owners' boldness in opening an upscale Modern Mexican restaurant on the east side so I wish them the best of luck! read more
3 months ago
2 years ago
Walked in on a Friday around 5:45pm. Most tables were reserved but there were seats available at the bar. Perfect for our party of 2 for their Happy Hour menu. // PARKING - small lot on site. Wasn't an issue at the time we went but it was full when we left an hour later. // DRINKS - great cocktails! Especially the HH prices at $10 when they are normally $15. // APPETIZERS - ordered half a dozen oysters and the Aguachile. Oysters were plump and excellent quality. For the Aguachile, loved the sauce and combination of textures. // MAINS - Pork Belly was tender and fatty. Great combination of flavors with the tangerine bits. However, service was not attentive. One bartender was making drinks for the whole restaurant and it was challenging to flag someone else down. I wish they left a pitcher of water for us to pour ourselves. Had the smallest glass of water and didn't get a chance to ask for a refill. TL;DR - great food. Decent prices, but it will add up quickly to feel full due to the portion size. Could improve on service. read more
1 year ago
Acopio is always amazing. We've enjoyed Acopio's many times and we always come back because of the food & the owner! Acopio is owned by Lorena and she runs an amazing restaurant. Lorena & her staff are always so welcoming! Acopio is Mexico City. Either you've had amazing food in Mexico City or you haven't but now you can try Mexico city in San Jose I used the menu titles for each of the photo captions. But I'll cut to chase in English. 1) you can't beat the corn ribs. They are simply amazing as an appetizer. 2) the ceviche tostada was new this time and truly wonderful! 3) Acopio has different variations of mushroom tacos, but tonight they have huaraches with mushrooms on top! Literally, these are the most exquisite tasting mushrooms ever! 4) Tonight we had a beautiful winter salad but I forgot to get a photo-sorry! Amazing! 5) for dessert (and we've had this several times now) we have the most amazing squash with crème brûlée and a wonderfully fresh cream. This dessert is so unique and amazing. The squash is cooked perfectly so you can even eat the skin Tonight it was just my wife and I... we had so much fun! read more
What a modern take on Mexican food! This is a cozy little hidden gem near DTSJ. Honestly, I was mostly intrigued by their Happy Hour menu and needed to try it! Below is what we ordered: + Ostiónes En Su Concha (5/5): So fresh! The perfect brine and sweetness. Normally I'm not wow'd by Pacific Oysters, but these were great quality! Taste like they were shucked and served immediately. Definitely ask for the Cucumber Mint Raspado to top your oysters!! I loved these so much, I kept reordering more until I was full~ + Agua Frescas & Licores (5/5): I am a SUCKER for sandia aguas frescas... throw in some Mezcal... this concotion did not disappoint! Refreshing and incredibly sweet watermelon. $7 for happy hour is a great deal! + Costillas De Elote (3/5): These were pretty tasty. You can't go wrong with Oaxaca cheese, mayo, and chili oil on some corn! The presentation was well done. The chili oil was pretty flavorful and not too spicy! Honestly, it was just pretty pricey for what it was. It probably wasn't even an entire cob of corn. Even $7 for happy hour is too much for corn ribs. read more
7 months ago
4 years ago
Great happy hour menu- small but mighty! The oysters are served simply with lime and hot sauce. The corn ribs are great too. I enjoyed the bone marrow and instead of bread, it comes with tortillas. We split the carne de res main course, which was just alright. We sat at the bar and I got to chat with the bartender behind the drink menu. I enjoyed the bebida prohibida- a mezcal drink served with the most amazing chamoy & chili sauce rim. read more
3 years ago
A hidden gem in San Jose! We split 6 dishes between 2 people and all of the food was a delight. My favorite was the duck confit which was cooked to perfection. The photos can speak for itself. Our server Jojo was the best. Knowledgeable and helped us choose enough dishes for the evening. The location was in an area of San Jose I don't visit too often so it was a surprise. The ambiance is clean and would be better suited after sun down for a more intimate feeling. I will return soon when their menu changes with the season. read more
Went here twice so far and the food taste is pretty consistent. Small menu choices but ingredients are fresh every time. They have plenty of outdoors seatings as well. Open seatings near the bar. Recommend to make reservations if you have a larger group and wants to sit inside instead of outside. Also, great happy hour menu choices if you make it there by 6pm. Food and drinks comes out quickly, but 1 star off since I have to wave for a server. read more
3 years ago
Wow - what a nice surprise! This place has been open for more than a year, but we just learned of it (thanks to @sanjosespotlight). The bar and restaurant are beautiful and stylish - a place you could hang out and have a cocktail and small bites. Speaking of cocktails, the menu is creative and thoughtful. At our server's recommendation I had the xicaru - smoky, slightly spicy, tangy, delicious! We shared the elote, camarones, and carnitas (as tacos). We finished with the corn & peach panna cotta. Everything was perfect, including the service. It was a little spendy ($150 with tip for two of us), but really enjoyable. Although it gets traffic noise, we enjoyed sitting outdoors on a warm night. They have a dedicated parking lot. We'll be back for happy hour in the bar (all day on Sundays). This place is a real gem! read more
Acopio is a small, upscale, contemporary Mexican restaurant. It's located on a quiet street corner and has a small private parking lot. Walking in the front door, there is a bar to the left and dining tables to the right. The restaurant is clean and bright (including the restrooms). There was also some pleasant background music playing that featured Spanish lyrics. We went on a Sunday night during the NFL playoffs; so, only 1/3 of the tables were occupied. We ordered: - oysters, broiled in a very tasty chipotle mezcal butter and lime sauce. - duck confit, with a pistachio mole, that was super tender and flavorful. - pork belly tacos, which come deconstructed, and are a deep fried flavor bomb that we thoroughly enjoyed. - shrimp tacos, also deconstructed, with a firey red sauce which may be a bit much for some diners. - flan with coconut-lime shaved ice. a wonderful cap to the meal. Overall, a great experience with one glaring but correctable problem. The kitchen seems very slow. I suspect they were understaffed that evening but it's worth noting in case you have post-dinner plans. One recommendation to the owners is that they should expand the standard items on the menu a bit as the small selection sort of discourages repeat business if you like variety. That being said, I did note that the menus in the Yelp pix showed a bit of variation in the non-standard items. expert tips: 1) reservations are made in their website 2) order extra tortillas ($5 for 3 at this time) with the taco plates as 3 aren't enough. 3) the duck confit is recommended read more
3 years ago
8 months ago
8 months ago
Just blown away with the flavors! All we could say all night was... 'Wow! This so good!' Great job chefs and the mushroom taco is was mind blowing. Had to order a second helping. Can't wait for my next visit and already raving to my friends! read more
Wow! I'm impressed San Jose. Comin' on up. I love that this opened in this part of town. What a great addition to the neighborhood. The previous place burned down so the owner moved her taqueria to near Japantown and opened this place! It's fully renovated and looks so clean and modern inside. It feels upscale without the snooty vibe. My favorite things on the menu were: 1. the duck entree! Wow that pistachio mole and the cake thing with fall off the bone duck. Im super impressed! 2. Oysters, add trout roe. Super tasty. They also shuck and separate out the meat for you from the shell. That small touch is everything. 3. The dessert- candied squash with brittle was such a delight. You typically see cakes and ice cream on the menu for dessert and this was such a treat! As an Asian, our desserts consists of sweet red bean soup and other unique things, it was a great showcase of Mexican inspired dessert that wasn't the typical churro/ice cream type. 4. The corn ribs!! So good!! It was easy to gnaw on, spicy and had a kick. Grilled to perfection. 5. My SO loved his birria lamb but I thought it was okay. We both loved our entree dishes which is what mattered! The tortilla is made in house. 2 dishes I wasn't fond of was the pickled veggies and the tortilla appetizer which came with the beans and salsa and cheese. We liked the drink selection too. The beers and cocktails were nice. I thought this was a great homage to Mexican cuisine and you can tell all the colorful ingredients were well thought through and matched perfectly. I highly recommend those top 4 dishes!! Overall, we had 2 drinks each, and all those dishes listed above and it was $161 before tip. I thought the prices were very reasonable considering our doordash the night before was the same price. 5 stars in my books. Thanks for the great meal and chill environment. And Ps. Thx for accommodating our stroller :) read more
8 months ago
Support local business! Newly opened restaurant in San Jose serving modern and contemporary Mexican food. As reviewed in the SF Chronicle, Chef Marshall Reid worked at Alexander's Steakhouse and Naschmarkt. Nearly everything he makes is from scratch. Beautiful interior and exterior. Modern, clean, elevated cuisine with a full bar. Their menu varies by day. Some dishes only offered on the weekend, others are seasonal. This place is best fit for small bites, cocktails and conversation. read more
2 years ago
Husband and I ate here for our anniversary. The food was excellent and so refreshing. We tried almost every appetizer, all were delicious. Most memorable was the elote and the agua chile. Definitely recommend the happy hour. Only gripe is we wrote in our reservation it was our anniversary and they didn't acknowledge that. Will be going back. read more
11 months ago
What a nice place! If I was to RE-judge previous restaurants based on this place hardly anyone would get a 5-star. The cumulation of the food, service, ambiance and pricing makes this place an absolute gem. Now for my disclaimer: this is definitely for open minded foodies. We like to eat and next to our mortgage food is the next greatest expense so please come here with an open mind, heart and appetite. Let's start with cocktails. We prefer stronger flavors so preferred the La Fogata over the El Milpero, but both were well executed. For the second one we asked for something that wasn't on the menu. The bartender, David, came out, spoke with us and made a specialty drink we loved!!! As for appetizers, the broiled oyster, grilled cheese and corn ribs were excellent. The corn ribs were spicy and my mouth was burning, but they were so good I couldn't stop eating them. The main dish of duck and steak brought this place back down to earth. Both had great flavor, but the duck was slightly overcooked and the steak was tough. Dessert was unique, but flavorful and well executed. I'd say a must try and make up your mind type of thing. Other positives were the owners were present and interacting with patrons, they have their own parking lot as well as outdoor seating and it's in an up and coming neighborhood. read more
11 months ago
3 years ago
Have been meaning to try this place for some time, and went in last night (Wednesday) and really enjoyed it. First off, the service was fantastic. Several people interacted with us at different points - never overbearing - and all were absolutely friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. A+ on the service. Second, the cocktail list is really modern and creative, while still somehow feeling very traditionally Mexican. My partner had the Una Vez en la Playa - a very refreshing concoction of Mezcal, watermelon, lime and fennel. I had the La Fogata - a smoky and warm cocktail of Mezcal, bourbon, cinnamon syrup and black walnut bitters. Sort of turning an Old Fashioned on its head. Very good. We went all-in on too many starters - hey it wasn't just a Wednesday, it was my partner's Birthday! We started with the Tortillas de Casa, four fresh housemate tortillas and an array of accompaniments; queso fresco, whole black beans, chipotle salsa, and this amazingly fruity, sweet and spicy gooseberry salsa. More tortillas, please. Next we went through some napkins while nibbling on the Costillas de Elote, little street corn 'ribs'. Delicious, messy, and worth it. Finally we indulged in cheese...because CHEESE...with the Panela a la Plancha, a nice portion of panela cheese seasoned and grilled, and topped with the star of the dish - tomatillo jam. A solid and indulgent start to the evening, and all paired well with our cocktails. For our entrees, my partner had the Callos Incrustados con Chicharron - chicharron crusted scallops with a roasted poblano creme and baby fennel. Delicious bites, especially with all elements together. I feel the scallops could have been soaked/cleaned a little better, as I found them to have some grit. But they were very tasty. I had the Pipan Rojo con Pato, the confit duck leg with red mole and a seared masa cake. Incredibly tender, flavorful, and well-executed dish. My only issue with this one is that the dish was garnished with some peas - which seemed to distract from the other elements and had a similar texture to the deeply-roasted baby carrots. Leave the peas off and maybe throw some fresh herbs or micro greens on there instead. Overall, a great experience that we both enjoyed. Will most definitely return again. read more
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