Hercules is a fantastic spot to grab a bite - it has a gorgeous atmosphere paired with truly exceptional food. We've tried their fish, carnitas, and birria tacos - all of which were amazing, though the birria and fish tacos were the clear standouts. The mango paired with the crispy fish is a true winner & you can't beat the ultimate comfort food of the birria taco. The presentation of the food is also stunning, with dishes served beautifully on black slate plates and mini cast-iron pans. I have to give a special shout-out to the chef: this is officially the only restaurant where I have actually finished the accompanying sides of refried beans and rice. They were absolutely outstanding! If you haven't been to Hercules yet, it is a must-visit. Don't miss out on their great drinks either--the hibiscus margarita is highly recommended! read more

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I was very very pleased with the food and our experience here. We came here on a Saturday night and I was very surprised that it wasn't busier than it was for the location being great and the food being wonderful. Enjoyed the large tables, lights and ambiance. Would be a fun place for a group to get together. Now for the food - we were very happy with everything we ordered. We started with the queso fundido which was smaller than I expected but very good! For entrees we tried the quesabirria and fish tacos. The birria taco may have been my favorite bite! Delicious!! The enchiladas trio was also well executed. Tried the TJ Caesar Salad, the tamales and the chips and guac. The guac was another star, but the tamales were probably my next favorite bite. I would recommend trying 1 of each of the flavors. All were good and the sweet corn tamale was a surprise hit!! Would definitely come back here again! read more

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I'd love to continue to support this local restaurant but both food and services are not the same now under the new ownership. $15 guacamole is now 1/2 of what used to be reserved. This place used to be packed on Taco Tuesday. Although the Taco Tuesday deals remain, less than half of the tables are occupied because service is slow and food quality is obviously worse. read more

I had an absolute blows of a time trying Hercules yesterday! This is a nice restaurant which would be perfect for a meal out with friends. There's yummy food and drinks and the service is also great! For food we tried: * queso fundido - this was delicious and came with chips, we ended up adding chorizo to this and it was a great decision! * enchiladas - I got these with chicken with half green sauce and red sauce. This also came with rice and beans and was yummy. Overall my only qualm is that I wish the chicken was more juicy as it was quite dry * churros - we got these for dessert and these were delicious. We absolutely enjoyed these thoroughly as they were filled with a custard like sauce and also came with a chocolate dipping sauce. The churro came piping hot so we really loved it! Overall had a nice experience here! read more

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Love love love this place. The service was excellent from beginning to end. The food was fresh , served hot, and had great flavor. The mole was done perfectly! Spices were blended and melted into the chicken. The enchiladas had 3 different flavors, personally the green salsa and mole were the best. The red salsa was good but I prefer the green. I didn't try the fish tacos but was told they were really good. Had a couple of drinks. Some on the menu and some off, but all were gooood. Definitely will be coming back for drinks and food when I'm not pregnant! read more

Hercules - FISH TACOS - Mexican Near Me - Los Gatos, California

Came here for dinner on Sunday. We sat outside since the weather was nice. Service was friendly, just a tad slow, which wasn't a big deal as we're not in a hurry. It's good that they had trimmed down their menu significantly to 2 pages, under new management. We're always overwhelmed by their menu "book" before. They had a pretty good selection of local draught craft beer. I tried a sip of my husband's Orange You Delicious, which had a nice citrus aroma. I usually didn't care for beer, but this one was pretty easy to drink without the usual strong beer taste, despite its higher alcohol percentage. It was indeed delicious as its name suggested. The complimentary chips and salsa were tasty, and the salsa had quite a bit of a kick. All 3 of us had Tacos De La Casa with different choices for the 2 tacos. I had shrimp and fish tacos. The dish was presented beautifully on a flat square plate. The ingredients were fresh and very flavorful. Just a bit messy to eat. I liked that both the fish and the shrimps were grilled instead of deep-fried. I also had a small piece of my daughter's quesabirria taco with the birria consommé. It was crispy and delish. My husband said his ribeye and carnitas tacos were scrumptious as well. It was very relaxing sitting in the outside patio and we all enjoyed our dinner. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

Hercules - CAMARONES AL MOJO DE AJO - Mexican Near Me - Los Gatos, California

Had a great experience watching the World Cup game here on Father's Day! The food and service was great ambiance was quiet and TVs were a huge plus. We got to enjoy our lunch and watch the game! read more

We decided we wanted Mexican food, so I was poking around yelp when I came across this restaurant. The menu looked great, and then I went to their website and saw that this was named after a pet chihuahua, who honesty looks grumpy in the logo, so I was sold. I'm down for a place that named their restaurant after a dog. I appreciated that the chip basket wasn't huge - therefore we didn't over eat before our meal came. I ordered iced tea, and unfortunately, it was from the fountain, not fresh brewed, so I asked for a soda instead. This is one of the reasons I docked them 1 star. Salsa was decent, but the chips were a mix of stale and not stale. I am not sure how that happened, but I think they could improve their chips greatly - especially if they are mixing older ones with newer ones. I prefer light crispy thin chips and these were thicker. Food was really good - I had a fish taco and a shrimp taco with rice. My partner had shrimp fajitas. The fajita portion was incredibly generous and my tacos were great. If I came back, I would hold the sauce, because I don't like creamy sauce slathered on my tacos. The rice was the highlight of the meal - it was perfection. The interior of this place is fresh, modern and clean - not something you get very often in a sit-down Mexican restaurant, so I was a huge fan. Service was attentive, even though we were at an odd time, well after lunch but before dinner. read more

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! read more

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Great dinner, quick service, nice atmosphere Really enjoyed the World Cup fever by the staff and patrons read more

Ambiance was great, nice aesthetic. Food was delicious and service above average. I was previewing for a possible venue to host a rehearsal dinner. I think it could work well. Location is easy access to the freeway and Hwy 9. Taco soup was delicious, the tamales were excellent and a very generous portion. I need to try their tacos when I go next time, but they looked delicious too. Oh, I almost forgot to mention their homemade sangria - it was truly something special. They also have a wide selection of beer options read more

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The food here is actually really good Mexican food, although for some reason, Hercules made me think we would be eating Mediterranean. My chip table buddy and I easily put away the entire container of chips by ourselves. They were thick cut chips. And the staff was nice enough to offer me a big container to take the rest of the salsa home. It's completely fair to judge a Mexican restaurant on the chips and salsa alone since I would come back somewhere just for that. They exceeded expectations on that end here. The salad was large and really fresh. It had a nice crunch and a good number of ingredients. Chips, salsa, salad, yum. read more

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. read more

Hercules - Veg Enchiliadas with Green and Red sauce - Mexican Near Me - Los Gatos, California

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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 read more

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I was reluctant to try this place because of word on the street but was pleasantly surprised by the service and the ambiance. Nice, clean and spacious. Food was good. Really enjoyed the Mexican chopped salad. The sweet corn tamales were also delicious. The margaritas are really weak. Not impressed with falls or it alcohol content. And prices all around were pretty steep. So all in all good place to eat but expensive. read more

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. read more

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Got lucky and got Nick as our server. Thanks Nick! He really took care of us as we sat outside with our doggie. The outside has an amazing ambiance and fresh air, we appreciate that they are dog friendly here. I ordered the verde tamal and omg I am still thinking about it. I wasn't very hungry that day so I just wanted something small and man, I cannot wait to go back and share this with everyone. I loved the sauce and the masa was very light. Thinking about it now is making my stomach growl. Classy and comforting is how I would best describe the food and ambiance. Especially if you have a server who actually cares and wants to ensure you have a great time? I appreciate the experience and hope to be back soon! read more

Great time here! Come on a Sunday night to meet up with a friend. I got the squid ink tacos and she got the tortilla soup. Service was good and we were given chips and salsa to start. The salsa was deceivingly spicy! My tacos were delicious! Lots of food between the two filled tacos and rice and beans. Would definitely come back! read more

I have always loved this place. My husband is a big foodie and loved it, brought a very dear friend from Mexico City, she loved it. Food, drinks and staff have always been solid and consistently great but my evening tonight topped it all. After my friend left, I ordered food to go and a drink, went to the bathroom. The bartender was so fast.. but noticed I was alone so she kinda hid my drink until I got back. Then a little later I got sad because of a recent loss of a loved one. I was quiet, calm but this amazing woman noticed and checked on me. ‍ if I didn't love this place enough already, my stars tonight touched my heart. Thank you read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Hercules - Inside - Mexican Near Me - Los Gatos, California

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Excellent vegan choices - but NO RICE. Nope, they use chicken stock. Guys, just stop this. You don't need chicken stock to make excellent tasting rice! Guacamole was super good. Chips definitely fresh. We shared veggie fajitas and were really impressed by the delicious flavors. Someone in the kitchen was trying hard to make this dish come out right, and you could taste it in every bite. Fresh tortillas, yes please. Service was amazing - super attentive without hovering, this guy knows what he is doing. I had something non-alcoholic and delicious to drink as well. We will definitely return, and I will definitely keep asking them to make some vegan rice! Ambiance is quite nice too. I remember in the way back this was some healthy food place like Good Earth or something like that. Little known fact: This restaurant was supposed to be Greek food. The name was already approved by the Town of LG, so they opened under simply, Hercules. We were all a little confused when we walked in and, tacos! They have since changed it to Hercules Cantina, and now they have a mascot which looks suspiciously like the old Taco Bell chihuahua, only this one is dressed as a luchador wrestler. Do not mention to him anything about Taco Bell or you may lose fingers or toes, he looks like he actually might be a chihuahua wrestler. Don't do it. Just enjoy the food. And please ask them to make some vegan rice yeah? read more

Came here for happy hour today. The drinks were nice and strong, the tamales were good, and the shrimp ceviche was also good. One of the best things was the chips and salsa they give you when you sit down. The service was really good, ambiance nice and relaxed. The only disappointment was one of the items on the menu wasn't available, but hopefully next time. read more

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I've come here multiple times at this point and every single time I'm amazed at the food! Everything on the menu is delicious, I like to come during the happy hours and get street tacos with the house margarita. The patio is super cute, my favorite area being the couches. It's a great place to share some food and catch up with friends. Every server I've had has been so friendly and willing to go the extra mile to help us out with menu items. Highly recommend! read more

I hate giving bad reviews but, our experience was truly unworthy of any stars. We walked in, no greeting. We walked over to 2 open seats at the bar, which still had the dishes from previous customer. It took the bartender a good 5 mins to acknowledge us and let us know he'd come bk to clear and wipe off the bar. We waited a total of 20 minutes to have the bar wiped down and cleared and then an extra 10 to get our drink order taken. It was a Thursday so they had specials. We ordered food. Ceviche was small and dry, not worth it. We had the $1 oysters, they were fresh. Beer was like $5 something inexpensive. The bathroom was absolutely disgusting, I will spare you the details. We were there for a good 2 hours enjoying our drinks and oysters. I visited the bathroom a second time about 1 hr in between, it was still unusable. I came out of the bathroom to notify staff of the issue and the tall, handsome manager/owner curbed me when he saw me coming. I then ran into a busboy and notified him of the issues, he was polite and thanked me for notifying them. It took about 10-15 min for the bathroom to be semi addressed and only after I commented that I'd be leaving a review. I do not recommend this place nor plan on coming back. read more

Decided to try Taco Tuesday happy hour. Brought two other couples along and we had a blast. The margaritas were typical of happy hour - small and light, but flavorful. Everyone loved the tacos. We stuck to the happy hour menu and at 14 tacos between us. ;-) We did stray for dessert and got the fried ice cream with plantains. That didn't disappoint. We'll be back to try the regular menu - many of the dishes looked inviting. read more

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" read more

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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! read more

Hercules - Steak BURRITO GRANDE - Mexican Near Me - Los Gatos, California

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Interesting menu (not your standard Mexican fare) and delicious food! Try the Mole Ranchero. Entrees come out on slate plates with miniature iron skillet for the beans. Would come back. read more

We recently dined here this past week and thought the food was pretty good! I had the fish tacos and my hubby got the beef fajita. Both dishes were perfectly seasoned and prepared well, but what I really enjoyed was my cadillac margarita because they made it without a ton of sour mix. The bartender knows how to make a great margarita. I had two! Oh and their complimentary chips and salsa were excellent! The service was great too! The location is easy with a back area parking lot. The ambience was comfortable, pretty spacious restaurant with outdoor seating as well! The only two things that I didn't like is that Taco Tuesday deals ends at 6pm which isn't really Taco Tuesday because who eats earlier than 6pm. And the menu is sort of small in options for me and a little pricey. Other than that, I still recommend to give it a try. I will definitely go back and try some other dishes. read more

Hercules - Mexican Near Me - Los Gatos, California

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This review is for vegetarians. The ambience is fantastic. The service is fantastic. The drinks are fantastic. Vegetarian options are very few. The reason for 3 star is: - The rice has chicken broth, and is not vegetarian. - The veggie fajita was totally bland. They did a lot of effort and produced a not so good fajita. Instead of zucchini etc, they can simply use bell peppers, onions and some standard fajita seasoning you can in the store, and it'll come out way way better. Not enough salt and no seasoning in vegetables which are not fully grilled but served perfectly does not make a veggie fajita. Also having sour cream and guacamole with the veggie fajita will help. - The veggie tacos are very small and bite sized. It feels expensive. I'd love to make this restaurant a regular hangout place if they just add a few basic veggie options. It doesn't won't take them that much effort to spruce up their veggie menu. They might get a whole new segment of customers if they did that. read more

Went there last night for a friends bday. We left around 8pm. I woke up at 4am with food poisoning. Fever/ stomach problems etc. The service was very very slow as well. We were seated at 6:50pm, And it took forever to wait for our server to even order food, and the food took ages to reach us. Super bummed to end a night out with food poisoning. read more

Hercules - Garlic shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Los Gatos, California

Great ambiance and great place. This is the second time we've been here. I don't recommend the kids menu items for your kids because it's $16 for a kids meal. That's more than some of their adult menu items! On Thursdays they have oysters for 1.50 each. It used to be $1 each but I guess inflation. Or tariffs. Just kidding, inflation. Still a good price. The trio of tacos is delicious. We ordered the carne asada, the pollo and the al pastor. I like the al pastor the best! Also one container of free chips per table. Would love to come on some other days for their other specials! read more

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Love this place! Food is very tasty, fresh and flavorful. Staff are very nice. The ambiance is very relax read more

Not our first time there at Hercules, the food, drinks and service consistent and that's is good!! Food is awesome, drinks are good and good and friendly service ambiance by all! We always enjoy a good Lunch there. Thank you for the lunch and drinks today.. read more

Hercules - Spicy margarita, El Cadejo.. very good. - Mexican Near Me - Los Gatos, California

Drinks were fantastic. Spicy cantina yummmmmoooo. Good chips and salsa! The soups are amazing tortilla soup the BEST! Tied soup Pazole had so much flavor both soups are so authentic! Took food home for lunch tomorrow. Great service and friendly atmosphere! read more

Hercules - Yummy drinks and chips and salsa! Alex was amazing!! He makes killer drinks! - Mexican Near Me - Los Gatos, California

I stayed in Los Gatos for multiple nights, and this was by far the best meal I had during my visit. Staff was friendly and the service was incredible. Chips and salsa were great, but the star of the show was the Camarones al diabla. A spicy, shrimp dish full of flavor. I absolutely loved it and I would love to come back to Los Gatos, just to come back here. read more

Hercules - CAMARONES AL DIABLA - Mexican Near Me - Los Gatos, California

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I went in for lunch one day and they unfortunately did not have what I originally wanted to order, but the Mole enchiladas are simply amazing. I'm a big mole snob and this mole did not disappoint. I also had a glass of Chardonnay, which was also amazing. I highly recommend the spot. A lot of my coworkers go here and absolutely love it. All of the employees that I encountered and interacted with were very respectful, kind and fun. read more