I drive by this restaurant, El Cerrito 2, weekly while visiting my mom. The interior is spacious with several large tables and smaller two person tables near the windows. The windows let in the natural lighting. House music, and a few tvs. Two separate single-user men and women's restrooms. The service was nice and friendly. Though, only one staffer working the entire restaurant. So... Agua Fresca Horchata - refreshing, where you can taste the cinnamon. Super Taco: choice of meat, cheese, sour cream, avocado, & salsa. I went with the tripa. Decent sized taco. The tripa was soft and very lightly fried, if any. Overall, 3.5 stars. Support your local business. read more

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There was no welcoming staff, qas ignored by waiter, waited 20 minutes before leaving.

El Cerrito 2, while cozy in size, the team seemed short-staffed, which understandably slowed things down, and the food was okay - decent but not remarkable. Giving some slack for the staffing challenges, it's a three-star spot with room for growth read more

El Cerrito 2 - a plate of food on a table - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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The food here is SO good! Tastes like real home-made mexican food. I got the flautas de pollo and they were amazing! It was so good we came back in the morning for breakfast. read more

In all honesty I think the food was great but, they could add salsa they didn't give my family no salsa on the side and very few tortillas but besides that the food was great portions could be a bit bigger but overall the food has great taste and is authentic . The food took a bit long so if in a hurry id stop somewhere faster food took probably about 25 mins. read more

These tacos are awesome I visited many taquerias after moving into the neighborhood and their super taco is the best taco I've had. Everything here is cooked to order so they don't use pre cooked meats read more

I like birria! It's a moist dish and they make it out of goat here. Yum! So I got the super taco. Essentially it's a huge hand made taco with more meat and onion/cilantro. I thought the birria was well flavored. I happened to add hot sauce so it was spicy. My mouth was on fire! In a good way. The only thing that did dampen the experience was a bone! I bit down and there was a bone. Pieces are pretty big and generous. I found it juicy and I would definitely try their other meats. I loved the handmade tortilla! read more

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My girl and I came in here to have micheladas and some yummy authentic Mexican food, and that's exactly what we got :) A friend recommended this place so we happened to be in the area so decided to stop by last Saturday afternoon. We came in right at rush hour with growling tummies and were a little skeptical because it looked very busy and we did not want to wait too long. However, I'm so glad we stayed!! The wait time for our food was not unrealistic at all! We first received our micheladas and exactly how I ordered mine (light on the Clamato). So 10/10 for attentive to detail. I received my pozole and my friend her enchiladas Michoacanas on a very timely manner. They were soooo good and we could tell they were authentic! The service was phenomenal, our waitress, Margarita, was very professional and polite. Although they were extremely busy on the weekend, the atmosphere, service, and food quality was outstanding! Don't sleep on this delicious food! read more

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Been here a couple of times now and interesting that it's unclaimed! Authentic Mexican food but both times the food was just slightly over cooked. Their drinks are affordable and service was fast. They can get pretty busy depending on the time of day but midweek wasn't bad at all, we were able to pick a seat right away. Employees are wearing gloves and masks and following social distancing protocol. Will likely visit again! read more

El Cerrito 2 - Enchiladas huilota - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Nice place. Friendly staff. Our waitress spoke no english but still understood us. Our food took so long to cook. There were people who walked in after us and got their food first, so that is why the 4 stars but the food was really good. Order steak burrito and enchilada combo plate. All was flavorful. Big portion size as well. If in the area again, will visit. read more

I placed a Postmates order for this place based on the reviews (and ratings per Postmates). Overall, not a return spot but glad to have tried and supported a local business. Pros: - fixed respective orders as requested, e.g., no onions - posole: portion size was good with the amount of hominy and two big chunks of pig feet. Comes with oregano, cabbage, limes, and two tostadas - super nachos: nicely presented with deliberate layering of cheese and meat and topped with fresh chunks of avocado and tomatoes. I also appreciate the side of pickled whole jalapeños and carrots. - quesabirria: generous amount of meat, delicious homemade tortilla Cons: - posole: broth was thin and lackluster. No chile oil (dried whole chiles were provided instead). I was super disappointed because there were a couple of reviews that called out the posole. The all meat chunk was overcooked and dry. - quesabirria: not crisp or cheesy. Consome was not deeply flavored and along with the meat, it was very oregano forward. - super nachos: got the al pastor meat which was ok, neither great or bad. Neutral: tacos (asada and carnitas) read more

First time I ate there (couple weeks ago) I was hung over and got menudo. SHMACKED! Some of the best I've had. But again, I was hung over. A few days ago (not hungover) I ordered a super burrito with carnitas and my lady ordered a couple sopes with side of rice and beans. We ordered to go and when we got home, to our surprise, there were no beans or rice. My carnitas were so over cooked and hard to chew that it was like they scraped the bottom of the cazuela to use for my burrito. It took quite a while for them to even notice the line starting to form before anyone acknowledged us. While we waited we had a couple chavelas with the Tajin rim, and it was nice lookin with the slice of pineapple and orange but when she threw iced cubes in it it threw me off. I've heard great things about this place. Maybe I'll try a redemption burrito at one of their other locations. read more

Delicious authentic Mexican food. The menudo is amazing as well as the enchiladas and tacos dorados. Service is great!

This place has great authentic Mexican food. The service and staff is friendly too. Tvs and music to boot read more

The service was great! But the menudo was bland and the pata was gooey. I really wanted some good menudo too....

The enchiladas were bomb, they tasted authentic! I would come back for the enchiladas but not the michelada. The michelada was average to me and I could taste more Clamato than anything. The customer service was good, I came on a Wednesday evening. read more

El Cerrito 2 - Michelada con Camaron - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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One of the best Mexican foods I've ever eaten! The carnitas is my fav here! I got the carnitas taco! Perfect flavor and texture! Good meat and fat. The asada is also amazing! Beefy meaty fatty! Pastor here is wack though. The quesadilla is good. Get the corn tortilla one though. Maiz quesadilla. read more

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Stopped here one time to get a michelada, decided to get a super one and shrimp ceviche. It came loaded with a bunch of shrimp, cucumbers, fruit and tamburino stick with a delicious michelada mix. The ceviche has was lemony and spicy and very delicious. It came with a good amount, enough for two instead of the one I ordered. Decided to come back a second time and ordered a chili relleno plate, 4 super tacos, and shrimp cocktail. The chili rellenos were stuffed with cheese, they did not skimp. The shrimp cocktail was large, spicy, and a tasty mixture. 4 stars because my boyfriend said the tacos were alright and nothing special even after ordering them super. read more

The food is good and the micheladas are really good as well. But this place freakin sux now. The service is always hella slow and forgetful and they do not check up on you. Just while I'm waiting for my food I've seen two different ppl have to get up and ask for help, one was waiting for his check, the other hadn't even got to order. I don't blame the staff which it's very evident they have no serving experience and most likely are family or something. It's the management and owners fault. I wish they cared more cus I don't even like coming here anymore unless I'm ordering to go and neither do the freinds I use to come with. read more

Went here on a tip from some coworkers and wasn't disappointed. Excellent authentic Mexican food. Food was fresh, prepared quickly, and service was very friendly. My boyfriend ordered a Michelada and said it was hands down the best he's had! I ordered the shrimp ceviche and it was very fresh and also a chicken quesadilla that was packed with food. Boyfriend got tacos and he thoroughly enjoyed them too. So glad we picked this place. It's a little small inside so seating is limited, but on a Friday night, we were still able to walk right in and pick our table. read more

El Cerrito 2 - Michelada was delicious! You can order it with or without shrimp. Yum! - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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I've been coming here since before first expansion, delicious food as always! This place does not disappoint no matter the time and day you go. They have a good variety of Mexican food! Meals always look appetizing, with generous portions and flavorful meals ! My personal favorites are the enchiladas and nachos de asada, highly recommend. The waitresses are committed to great service and were very friendly. read more

El Cerrito 2 - Enchiladas Michoacanas (3) - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Came here on a whim, didn't think much of it, other than Mexican food sounds good. wow! The food completely exceeded my expectations. I ordered camarones a la diabla and they were fresh, spicy, and prepared oh so perfectly. The rice and beans also great. I'll definitely be back, soon too. Service was great too read more

This place is a hidden gem! The waitresses are very attentive, and the Micheladas are delicious! (speaking from someone who has tried many). The salsa is spicy and addicting and the guacamole was so good I didn't get a chance to take a picture before it was gone. The atmosphere is fun and also family friendly, great for any occasion. read more

El Cerrito 2 - Delicious ! - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Don't bother! Wait time to get food is 30-45 min when the place is empty! And every plate was almost $20 dollars! You can see the girl cooks in the background just standing around talking! We where super annoyed! We almost walked out to Santa Fe taqueria! What a waist of "Mexican" restaurant and I am Mexican! Ni vengan! Duran casi 30-45 minutos en entregar comida cuando el lugar esta bien solo! Cada plato cuesta casi $20 dólares! Se puede ver las cosineras atrás platicando! Casi nos salíamos y irnos a Santa Fe taqueria que esta a lado! Luego nos entregan la comida y todo bien frío! Que vergüenza de restaurante "Mexicano"! Y yo soy Mexicana! read more

My dad and Is favorite spot for Menudo !! So flavorful and to top it off big serving sizes!

Overpriced. We had 2 micheladas which were the highlight of the entire meal. A flour meat quesadilla and a super nachos with carne asada. It took 30 minutes for mediocre food and we didn't receive a bill just a total of almost $70 at the register . (Not sure how it came up to that much.) The bartender who served our drinks was very nice but the waitress serving food didn't smile once until we tipped her . read more

Nice little taqueria located in the alum rock area near east San Jose. The place is very small and the ambiance is not the best but it's acceptable. The food is also ok. I liked the re fried beans probably have lard in them but who knows or care unless ur a vegetarian. I had a chicken taco platter and it was good and the salsa they serve was hot, hot, hot! Next to dawn donuts in case u want some more blood sludge for dessert! Try it and see for urself but order ice water to put the salsa fire out ! read more

El Cerrito 2 - The photo menu - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

I've only sat down and ate there a few times but so far all good experiences, their staff is pretty freindly. And the food, delicious! They really know how to bring on the flavor! Even something as simple as a steak taco is just better there. Lol I also love that they serve both posole and menudo not just on the weekends but throughout the week, I have not been able to try them menudo yet but the pozole is bomb.com! And they serve it with this chili oil that I think they make And if you like micheladas they're pretty good here also. Definitely worth checking out read more

As a gringo who has proudly been to 13 Mexican states and CDMX, this place has the best chilaquiles I've had to date! Something about the way their queso fresco melts into the fresh onions... read more

First of all I only came here because my friend recommended ! And i was very shocked a kid took my order and I did mention to her I took her that my plate with no beans and it was very uncomfortable about tell her my beer order since she wasn't 21 yet. But when the food arrived I told the girl I said no beans and she took it and brought it back out like 2 minutes later and it was served in the same plate. I work in the food industry for over 10 years and I'm not really overacting but since I caught covid in the beginning of the year I will be overacting. And then charged me $90 for the plate I couldn't eat because of my allergies smh! That's out of my mind! And then as I'm writing this the owners daughter takes the plate before I couldn't even say I was done when she came and asked! Hella rude! My first and last time here for sure and I will not recommend this to anyone ! I honestly didn't want to put a star but yelp wanted me too before I post this smh! read more

El Cerrito 2 - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

I ordered two carne asada tacos and the special alambre. I don't know if it was me, but the meat tasted weird...like it was off. it wasn't spoiled, but it didn't taste fresh. I might try there one more time. read more

I went here during my lunch, it's a very low key place. My friend and I went here on a Wednesday and nobody was there. The ladies were very polite. I don't speak Spanish but I just showed her the picture. It took like 20-25 minutes for it to be served but to me, it was worth the wait because it was amazing and delicious! The tortillas were hand/home made. My plate is $13 read more

Food was nasty... if i could rate it in the negatives i would. Food has no flavor. I ordered the wet green asada burrito and got carnitas, also order enchiladas michoacánas w the guilotas well done and got them medium rare. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH EVERY BIT OF THIS EXPERIENCE! they should bring back the old cooks read more

I was just sitting here eating my reheated El Cerrito 2 burrito and felt a sudden urge to share this magnificence with the world. This place has, in my opinion (which is my distinct taste), the best burrito since Metros Balderas II on Alum Rock closed down in '08. I tried this joint back in 2008 as well and I remember being shocked by how good it is. Not until 4 years later did I go back to try it, only to be shocked once again by how good it is. Any taqueria that takes time to grill their tortilla on a skillet is PROBABLY going to have a good burrito. El Cerrito 2 is no exception. Seriously, somebody should send me a list of all the taquerias that grill their tortilla first so I can go do a taste test. Meat is marinated/grilled impeccably, rice is full of flavor with lots of pieces of grilled onion throughout. Also, since yelpers are so into customer service, y'all should know that this place has INCREDIBLE service. The lady who works here is such a sweetheart. When you dine in, they serve you yummy chips and salsa (which is not so rare, but always nice. also, the chips are the fried triangular yummy kind. also not rare, but again, always nice). When I came in, I asked if they had Caldo de Pollo and her eyes lit up cuz she was so excited to let me know that they have a fresh delicious batch. "Very very good!" she exclaimed. Haha she is so fun :D. Anyway, the Caldo de Pollo was actually not all that amazing, but still very solid. Flavorful broth, fresh veggies. Only problem was it was not slow cooked long enough for my taste. Mi Pueblo has better Caldo (de Res AND de Pollo). Anyway, the burritos are seriously so good. Go try it. Then let me know how you feel bout it cuz Im trying to figure out why I never enjoy any of these other burrito joints as much as everyone else does, but I fall in love with places like El Cerrito 2. El Cerrito 2 is seriously as good as it gets (in my book). read more

El peor pero el pero lugar donde puedan ir a comer y gastar su dinero. Primero la sirvienta que nos agudo parecía que la onda la tenia ida. Le pedimos unos minutos para seguir viendo el menú y la señora después de 10 minutos no venía asta que la aceñle para que nos tomara la orden. Bueno después de eso llego la comida mi novia agarro un caldo y nada más vino con cebolla y cilantro. Le pregunté a la mesera que si el caldo venía con arroz y me contestó que no. Le pedí ver el menú y le enseñé que ahí decía que los caldos vienen con tortilla y arroz y otra vez me contestó que no que el caldo que el agarro no viene con tortilla. Y si eso es el caso sean más específicos que caldos si viene con arroz y cuales no. Por que como le tiene en el menú parece que todos los caldos viene así. $22 dólares para que nada más le dieran puro hueso y gordura y sin arroz. Yo pedí un plato de asada apenas tenia arroz y frijoles la carne estaba dura y mi comida estaba fría y eso que apenas avía salido. Pagamos $65 dólares para que nos atendieran a medias y para que la comida estuviera fría. La comida está cara para que no te den lo que viene. En fin mi familia y amigos siempre venimos aquí ojalá la próxima vez nuestra experiencia sea mejor por que hoy, hoy nos arruinaron el día read more

El Cerrito 2 - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

The food here is delicious, and Irma is a sweet lady who always takes care of my family. My favorite dish is the chicken grilled nachos with extra jalapenos... Then enchiladas michoacanas. I could go on and on. Real and authentic mexican food! read more

I come here for their menudo in winter seasons.. Actually, my second time here. But very good menudo. This time I tried their carne asada burrito supreme along with my menudo.. and wow! First bite was damn good, there was no second guessing on the second bite.. The perfect crunch I wanted on carne asada by far. Friendly clerk and you sense a cool vibe with the cook when she's at the kitchen window. I am just surprised there was only one couple dining in on a saturday night... It's the eastside part of San Jose and all, but i hope they'll stay.. For a date, i probably go elsewhere.. lol read more

As southern Californians, my family and I are absolute insufferable snobs when it comes to Mexican food. As such, we had great difficulty finding a Mexican food restaurant in/near San Jose that we were satisfied with. That said, El Cerrito 2 might just be the ticket for us. I need to take my wife here to confirm, but so far, I happy with the food here. I had the Lengua burrito and it was good. The food was hot, freshly made, adequate in quantity and relatively reasonably priced. I will edit my review after I bring my wife. read more

This place is delicious! It's the only place where I have enchiladas because they're honestly the best enchiladas in SJ! Highly recommended ! Great service too! read more

My sister and I came here after leg day at the gym. That was Good Idea #1. We called to order so it would be ready for us once we got there. That was #2. Tip: if you want to order shrimp anything, use the word camarones; when we asked the lady on the phone if they had shrimp, she said no; when asked if they have camarones, she said yes :) Speaking of camarones... That was #3. Best shrimp I've ever had in a burrito! You can tell they're cooked well and actually very deliciously seasoned. None of that bland shrimp that tends to haunt shrimp burritos! Only reason I docked a star is because ingredients were so haphazardly thrown together. All the guacamole, cheese and corn were in the last third of the burrito. And the corn, that I was so excited for, manifested itself only in a few kernels :( My sister tells me it's pretty inconsistent. At the end of the day, though, I will definitely be coming back to this new favorite local taqueria. I miss my burrito already.. read more