Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Hercules

    4.3 (331 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Bars
    Open 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

    Order Hercules Takeout or Delivery

    Hercules Photos

    Business Info

    HERCULES ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Hercules

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    CHURROS and FRIED ICE CREAM
    jacqueline s.

    Delicious food all around--everything we tried was flavorful and well-prepared. It's clear they put care into the dishes, and the overall quality really stood out. Service was a bit slower than expected given it wasn't very busy, but aside from that, the experience was great. I'd still recommend it and would come back again!

    CAMARONES AL MOJO DE AJO
    Anna H.

    This is one of my fav places for date nights and girls night out. The drinks are always so good and the food always hits. I noticed the menu changed up a bit recently due to the new management but it seems to be for the best. But I am happy to see the same staff! My favorite dishes are the tacos, asada plate, chile relleno, chips and guacamole and the shrimp dishes. I recently tried a new dish which was garlic butter shrimp and it was amazing, I can't wait to order it again. Came here for cinco de mayo and although the website said taco Tuesday deals, they only had 2 drink specials. The Mexican candy margarita was amazing, I'd definitely order that again!

    My tea had a weird foam on top
    Renata G.

    This place is so bad. Tacos were cold greasy and flavorless. Meat tasted old. My fav part were chips and salsa. We asked for another round of salsa to cover up the taste of bad tacos. And salsa was good probably bc it's not prepared there. Thankfully it was taco Tue and we didn't pay full price for shitty food. My hot tea had a foam on top. Flan tasted commercial.. bad whipped cream too. This place is like an American abomination on Mexican food. The waiter was apologetic about the food and said we'd probably like the special tacos better. We probably will not. SKIP!

    Veg Enchiliadas with Green and Red sauce
    Hemant D.

    Had dinner here. Food was excellent. The salsa was very tasty. The spicy salsa we ordered separately, was good and had a nice kick to it. Chips were ok, a lot of flour taste. The Portobella mushroom tacos were really really good. Also the Veg Enchiladas with the green and red sauce were excellent. The Spanish rice was tasty as well. The service was solid. Decent ambiance, on the main road so noisy if you sit outside like we did. The entrees are expensive. Not sure why they charge for extra salsa etc., should not nickel and dime patrons in my opinion.

    Ceviche
    Trina H.

    We wanted to try something new for lunch and downtown Los Gatos is always a good choice since the area is so nice and filled with many restaurants. When we came around 11:30am, there was only 1 party before us. Sat inside since it was so hot that day. Started our meal off with a michelada and a pilsner. Refreshing. For food we ordered: Blackened shrimp: 5/5. So good. Loved the grilled flavor on this and the shrimp was so meaty. shrimp ceviche: 4/5. Perfect for this hot weather. Came with a lot of avocado. Fish taco: 4/5 Steak taco: 3/5. the cheese was interesting

    Pauline W.

    9/8/24 Zach and I stopped by Hercules for dinner since they have outdoor seating and pretty good reviews. Zach dropped me off to get a table since the parking wasn't easy to locate at the time. I went in to ask if we could get a seat outside since we had Coco, but no one was at the front. There was a couple that was waiting there also and told me that they had been waiting for 10 minutes to be seated. I asked the bar tender if he could get us seated, but he said that the host would be with us in about 1 minute. The host was finally available after a few minutes, to which he seated the previous couple and then Zach and I outside. He even apologize for making us wait; all he said was "just sit whereever". No menus/water/utensils/plates were provided so I went inside to grab menus and tell the host we would like water and two place settings. Here's what we got: - chips and salsa (to share) - chicken enchiladas (his) - quesabirria tacos (mine) The three stars is mainly for the food because everything tasted great. The chips were solid and not flimsy and the salsa tasted fresh. Zach said he enjoyed his enchiladas, but it could have used more spice. I thought my tacos were gonna be soft shell, but I liked the texture of the hard shell taco and that it kept the taco filling neatly tucked inside. Overall, the food here is pretty good, but at the time we were there, service was definitely lacking.

    Steak BURRITO GRANDE

    Service and food was amazing! We stopped in for lunch. Really enjoyed this family owned restaurant with authentic flavors and spice. Birria tacos & burrito were yummy. Chips & salsa are a great appetizer. We'll be back!

    Side of rice $5.00 & refried Beans $6.00
    Rcd M.

    Love the atmosphere dim lighting.. casual ambiance with music playing.. the service was good asked us what we needed came by refill my drinks.. forgot about the side of Guacamole, I mean a side of dish we intend to forget sometime but if the order was sent to the kitchen the chef shouldn't forgotten it.. right.. I don't.. any how any wonder.. my burrito was good.. I didn't have to ask for hot sauce I usually do.. but yeah will I go back again maybe.. buy you'll have to wait and see " till next time my food lover till next time"

    Fish Taco with plenty of fish
    Carlos C.

    After a rewarding hike, we stumbled upon this charming spot and decided to give it a try. If you're pressed for time, this might not be your best bet, as the food took a while to arrive. However, once it did, it was well worth the wait! As we browsed the menu, complimentary chips and salsa were brought to our table. The homemade chips were crispy and not overly oily--just right, though they could've used a touch more salt. The salsa was bursting with flavor and pleasantly mild. Being a draft house, the place boasted an impressive selection of local beers. I was a bit disappointed when my first two choices were unavailable, but that didn't dampen the experience. We started with the Mexican Charred Sweet Potato, a true highlight. The sweet potato, whipped to perfection within its skin, paired beautifully with rum and whipped butter. The candied walnuts were divine--I could've done with a few more! Next up were the fish tacos, featuring nicely grilled fish and a vibrant mango salsa that elevated the dish. The plate came with a hearty side of beans and rice. We couldn't resist adding a side of refried beans and chorizo, which was delicious when scooped up with the homemade chips. The moment you walk in, you'll notice the meticulous decor. From the tasteful furniture to the neon sign, every detail was thoughtfully planned. There's a lovely bar area and an outdoor seating space with TVs for added enjoyment.

    Inside
    Tina K.

    Was pleasantly surprised by this place. They have a parking lot directly behind the restaurant which made it really easy. Super cool decor - with lots of attention to detail. I made a reservation, but they weren't super busy so probably ok for walk-in's. Service was fine; the waiter was almost too attentive and didn't let us chill. They had a good beer list with variety and some speciality cocktails. Loved my spicy margarita that had some zing (but not hot) and watermelon juice. We had apps and loved the carne asada fries and street tacos. Will be back again to try more of their menu.

    Shrimp ceviche

    See all

    3 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Hercules D.

    Hercules D.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 2

    7 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Hercules D.

    Hercules D.

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Hercules D.

    Hercules D.

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 3
    Love this 3
    Oh no 3

    24 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Rcd M.
    645
    148
    2097

    2 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Hercules D.

    Hercules D.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tina K.
    196
    526
    2820

    1 year ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of L N.
    0
    87
    94

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    9 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 4
    Photo of Mike V.
    0
    47
    21

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 2
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Dong Wook C.
    17
    704
    3986

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of A A.
    0
    10
    0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Justin W.
    0
    105
    37

    9 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Hercules D.

    Hercules D.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ted C.
    2
    25
    1

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Hercules D.

    Hercules D.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 4

    Page 1 of 9

    Hercules Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Hercules

    Is there a lot of cheese on the nachos? Let me rephrase has anybody found cheese on their nachos?

    I would say that's hard to answer. The nachos are inconsistent. We've never had a plate look the same.

    Is there a happy hour?

    Yes, Hercules has a great Happy Hour! It's Monday-Friday 4-6pm

    Do you offer happy hour?

    Limited HH menu

    Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

    You might also consider

    Zona Rosa - Tres Salsas

    Zona Rosa

    3.6(665 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    Truly top of the line service!…read more I came with my dog on a hot day for lunch and not only did I get patio seating and food quickly, but also felt like the servers really made sure we were comfortable, from getting water for my dog to offering to switch my table to get out of the sun. I really was a bother (asking about orange juice which wasn't on the menu, ordering and handing off takeout to a family member down the street before paying...long story) and they were beyond graceful and trusting about it. And of course the food was so comforting to suit the atmosphere. I ordered the Albondigas con Arroz which was like a warm hug - and it came so quick even though it was busy! Would highly recommend visiting and sticking around here :)

    Simply put...overpriced average food with tiny portions. Tacos are $7 dollars each with absolutely…read moreno side dish. Not even a few tortilla chips. God forbid if you ask for fish or shrimp tacos, then it's $5 more for a total of $12 each. You probably have to eat about 3-4 to get full.. My son wanted a brunch item and it was 2:09 pm. We asked the waiter (guy), he said they stop serving brunch at 2:00 pm and couldn't care less to make an exception. Same guy, in the midst of our meal, walks out the door as I presume his shift ended. Not a word that he is leaving and some other lady just shows up as if she has been serving us all along. Very weird vibe in this place. Zero stars is all this place deserves. I am baffled how this place stays in business. Definitely a hard pass.

    Photos
    Zona Rosa - Indoor dining room

    Indoor dining room

    Zona Rosa - Salmon Tacos

    Salmon Tacos

    Zona Rosa - Cucumber basil margarita

    See all

    Cucumber basil margarita

    Enoteca La Storia - Los Gatos - Piccolo Cheese Board

    Enoteca La Storia - Los Gatos

    4.2(744 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    This Place ,Wonderful Food! Welcoming. Nice place to Eat. Great Service. I Highly recommend this…read moreRestaurant. I will be definitely going back there again.

    I was soo disappointed. I had such a great memory of the Enoteca La Storia that used to be in…read moreLittle Italy, San Jose. First of all, the place is beautifully and interestingly appointed!! And the outdoor patio is delightful. We were excited to see one of our favorite wines on the menu, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo; but alas they were out of it !!!!! groan. Second, we were happy to see real spaghetti carbonara on the menu (not alfredo). But alas, it came too cold!!! groan. We had to send it back for re heating and the result was it was returned a bit dried out. Third, my eggplant was hot, ample and delicious. I shared it with a tablemate. Sadly, though, it came without bread. groan. I mentioned to the waiter that I had expected bread so I wouldn't have to leave the sauce; but he said the order does not come with bread. groan. jeesh! I was also disappointed not to see sfincione on the menu. It had been offered at the enoteca in San Jose. They offer a menu grouping called pinza, but I have no idea what that is and there is no written description. The waiters were very young, inexperienced and uninterested in customer service. How does this place stay in business?

    Photos
    Enoteca La Storia - Los Gatos - Wine

    Wine

    Enoteca La Storia - Los Gatos - The Lasagna with a flight of red wine

    The Lasagna with a flight of red wine

    Enoteca La Storia - Los Gatos - BelleBolle Sparkling Rosé & 2019 Platinetti Guido Nebbiolo

    See all

    BelleBolle Sparkling Rosé & 2019 Platinetti Guido Nebbiolo

    Añejo Cantina & Kitchen

    Añejo Cantina & Kitchen

    4.4(514 reviews)
    5.7 miWest San Jose
    $$

    We went yesterday March 15th, for my friends birthday, we had a group of 6 and tip is added at 20%…read moreon 6 or more people. I would suggest that the serve mention that when taking orders so we know. Just because it's at the very bottom of the menu I didn't notice it until I asked for a dessert menu. The food was so good! We had Mexican jambalaya, Carne asada plate, tacos Dorado, enchiladas with both sauces, parillada, enfrioladas (bean enchiladas) tacos de pescado, Don julio flight, multiple drinks and churros. The churros were really good although we wish there was a non filled ones too and to have the optionof if we wanted it dressed up because churros are already super sweet with the cinnamonand sugar dusted but caramel and whip cream was added along with a strawberry filling. We also ordered a tres leches cake but we didn't like the tres leches cake, it was too sweet, so sweet that we couldn't taste the filling which we assume was pineapple lol the color was yellow with pieces of fruit but we couldn't taste it. Overall the service was great and quick. I would definitely come back here.

    Its nice to try and find new places to eat, my friend did the research and decided that this would…read morebe the place to try for our next get together. We met on Saturday for lunch. Plenty of parking available since the restaurant is in a strip mall. It wasn't too busy when we got there, but then it started picking up. There was only one server working and she was really hustling to meet everyone's needs. Plus, she was friendly. I had the carne asada burrito, it was good but nothing over the top that made it stand out. My friend had enchiladas with mole. We were most excited about dessert and decided to share the churros and Tres leches. It was a nice touch that the churros and Tres leches did not come plain, a little pizzazz since they were both served with berries, whipped cream, and a cajeta style sauce. Both of the desserts were so good and a perfect touch of sweetness.

    Photos
    Añejo Cantina & Kitchen - Red enchilada

    Red enchilada

    Añejo Cantina & Kitchen - Guacamole

    Guacamole

    Añejo Cantina & Kitchen - Our staff favorites!

    See all

    Our staff favorites!

    Hercules - mexican - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...