It's been a while since I have had some delicious Mexican food in the bay area and this is a diamond in the rough. I didn't even know this place was here until I read about it in an article about them moving due to limited parking. This is the type of restaurant that I love to support. Just good ol home cookin!! I had the wet burrito con carne with a half red and half green sauce. Let me tell you, the carne asada was the best I ever had. It had that char flavor with amazing seasoning and it was juicy goodness. Everyone here is friendly and the service was great. I spoke about the new location that they will be moving to right next to California sourdough and the beautiful lady who rang me up was super excited about it. I am too because its closer to me now and I can eat there more often. They should be relocating in June!! Gastro Maestro Approoooooved!!!!!!! read more

Los Garcias Restaurant - Carne asada wet burrito. Delish!! - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Had lunch here with a business colleague. Nice folks, good service, delicious food. I would return. Parking spots are a little tight and there aren't many of them, but it was fine. Iced tea isn't the best, but was ok. read more

NEVER had a bad meal here. When my kids were In high school they always asked to go to Garcia's for Mexican dinner night. 'Nuff said. Their food is authentic and good! read more

Los Garcias Restaurant - So good....makes you break out and dance to the jukebox. - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

My favorite Mexican restaurant ever. Great food. Friendly service and then best, best long Island I've ever had. Should they move locations, I will be sure to follow. As long as they stay local. read more

Delicious breakfast, disappointing fish. The best way to describe this place is that it's a Mexican sports bar. They have lots of TVs to watch sports, a full bar, and friendly service. The breakfast plates are highly recommended. Their eggs with chorizo were very tasty. Things that also were good: their beans, their rice, their fresh corn tortillas. The grilled chicken was flavorful and juicy. The Margarita was generous and well-balanced. Less good: the pescado al ajillo was surprisingly dry and just not very good. It was not prepared the way I usually see for this recipe, seemingly deep friend and also not having much of a sauce. The flour tortillas seemed to be homemade, which is awesome, but they were a bit dry and stiff. Definitely recommended for a casual breakfast or lunch, especially if you want to watch sports. Not everything on the menu may be a slam dunk. read more

Delicious little spot off the beaten path. Family owned with the energy and hospitality to match! The hotel that shares a parking lot is sketchy to say the least. This is one of my favorite local spots in San Jose and definitely worth braving the hotel clientele in the parking lot. Homemade tortillas and Cadillac margaritas with Grenadine really make this place a standout. Family friendly and great service. Enjoy! read more

I am just sharing an update that after the restaurant served us uncooked rice and added chicken in a vegetarian order, they refused to fix the order a following visit and they refused a refund. We had to dispute the charges with our bank account. Terrible customer service, terrible food, never going here again and I suggest that no one else go unless you want stomach issues. I would give zero stars if that were possible. read more

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I love coming here before I head to work once a month or so. It's family owned which to me is a great factor when choosing where to spend my time and money. The chips and salsa's are amazing, 3 different salsa's too. I usually get foods here that I wouldn't normally try anywhere else because it's so good here. Beef rib pieces with red sauce and Nopales (cactus) was really good. The parking can be tight once your in there, it's the same parking lot that shares a hotel as well. The service has always been great, they usually have sports of some sort on. The place is decorated well, it's well lit with natural sunlight. If you sit at the bar you will get great service for sure from Erica, she is super nice Bust out your not so great Spanish like I do to try and practice here, either way they got you. New updated menu pics too. read more

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al pastor - good chunky salsa and red salsa in the bottle is pretty good. The place looks a little run down though. 2017 read more

By far the best and only place I come for aguachile, and a great staff, feels more like family every time I come in. Try their super burritos too!! BEER IS ALWAYS COLD! read more

Had the misfortune of eating food prepared by this restaurant. Crunch crunch crunch - ask your dentist if you can eat crunchy rice that has the potential to break your teeth before dining here. The food is old and sketchy. Not properly cooked. I would skip. They also have rude staff - make you think they're doing you a favor by serving yo read more

The burrito I had was yummy! Ordering was easy at the register. Inside they have tv's playing sports and a lot of tables and chairs for customers. Parking is in the back and then you walk around to the front entrance. They have a nicely painted mural on the side wall. It's not a new remodeled place inside, but it gets the job done and I enjoyed my burrito. I would come back. Thank you. I was definitely the only non Hispanic person in there. read more

We always get good service at Los Garcias on Oakland Rd in San Jose. Best time to go is 11 or after 2, otherwise it's swamped. Parking is shared by a motel. Owners are upbeat and friendly. We think they have the best Wet Burritos. read more

This review is hard to write because we've been coming here for years . Always happy to support this small family business. But after what happened during my sister's birthday dinner, I'm done. I'll never come back. I brought a few simple decorations to make the night special a tablecloth, balloons, and some light confetti. That's it. Nothing over the top. But the owner came over with the nastiest attitude and said, "You can't be doing that" in a tone that felt aggressive and downright rude. I felt embarrassed and completely uncomfortable. He didn't try to be respectful about it at all . he made us feel like a burden. Even though I told him I would clean it up, he hovered with this miserable energy. Then toward the end of our dinner, he literally turned off the lights near us, like we were being rushed out in the middle of a birthday celebration! Seriously? I even spoke to the young woman working there (possibly his daughter), and she kindly told me not to worry about cleaning but I couldn't shake how horrible the owner had been from start to finish. After all the years of support, he treated us like strangers who weren't welcome. It was rude, unnecessary, and honestly pretty shameful. No one deserves to feel that way!! especially during a celebration. That was my last visit. I'll never spend another dollar here and i will never refer anyone to come and eat here again! Owner should be ashamed of his behavior! read more

This restaurant for like I don't know the hundredth time their food has never been worse. Decided this review because I just wanna tell everyone to definitely come here we've been going here for like maybe the past 5-6years. And the food is delicious and the service is so nice they always are there when your there. if you reading this you need to go I promise you this is one of the best Mexican Restaurant no joke. And they have a Jute box that plays music and they have Tvs this place is amazing! read more

Los Garcias Restaurant - Two marinated chicken enchiladas with a super taco and rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Delicious and affordable! I have been here twice and honestly think it is underrated place. Highly recommended.

We had breakfast here today and really enjoyed it. The service was good and the food was delicious. The salsa served with the chips was great. My mom ordered the lengua and loved it. I had the wet burrito, and the chili verde was excellent, especially paired with the homemade tortillas. Overall, a solid breakfast spot and one we'd definitely come back to. read more

IMHO I love Mexican food! Our friends suggested going to Los Garcias for dinner! This was my first visit here and it won't be my last! We could tell this is a popular place to eat since it was packed, but thankfully there were still a few open tables to choose from. The guys ordered Cadillac Margaritas. "Of course!" said our friendly waitress! We ordered combo platters and a lengua platter, guacamole & chips, along with the free chips they give you. Our food came out piping hot and delicious! The beans were nice and creamy. Nothing to complain about! Can't wait to come back! Service was genuinely friendly and courteous! You can tell this is a family-run establishment. Get thee to Los Garcias! read more

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Food is always delicious!! My family and I have been coming here for years! The parking is limited now unfortunately, but I promise it is worth the wait. Carpool if you can or go before/after the lunch/dinner rush if you're more pressed for time. Things you must try... super tacos with their homemade tortillas (corn and flour), chicken chimichangas with salsa verde (my favorite), milanesas (both beef and chicken), enchiladas, sopa siete mares, and of course their chips and salsa!! Even their fries are delicious! Service is always so kind and friendly and ambience is cozy, yet fun! Can't say enough great things about them! read more

Took Hubby and MIL Saturday at 11:30 I'm so grateful we came right then one family eating as soon as we sat down the place was packed. Service could be better just two people need one to just replenish chips and drinks. Overall food delicious . read more

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We had great service and excellent food. Even the chips and salsas were wonderful! Great place to watch a game too!

Long waits when it's busy, but their shrimp tacos and other shrimp dishes are delicious! Their salsas are also really good with their complimentary chips. Rest (we tried the burritos, tacos and quesadillas) is pretty solid. Great place to go after you have volunteered at City Team! read more

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Very good Mexican food and drinks! It's located where an inn is. The parking lot is shared by inn and the restaurant. We ordered a Michelada and a Lengua plate to share. I also got to try the Steak Ranchero plate. The meats were all tender. Had a little spice to it too. Very good flavor. The 1942 Don Julio shot was around $30. Fast service. Casual place. It was busy when we came Thursday around 5:30pm. We had a big group that came at 5pm to get a bigger table. read more

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A nice little place with a bat. Went at linch and had a good amount of people inside. First thing I noticed was a lot of margaritas on tables and bar. I would have got one but that whole work day thing. Again I ordered a carnitas burrito, they do not have a super so just a regular today. The flavor was good, very authentic traditional flavor. The burrito could have been bigger. I did say avocado, and got one slice. The food that was coming out to tables while I waited for my pick up all looked great, I will return and try another option. You can call ahead for pick up. Parking was tight. Staff VERY nice. read more

Los Garcias Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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Very family friendly environment. I ate here with my colleagues. The food is authentic and it is delicious. I ordered birria and it was very tasty. I also ordered a margarita. read more

The food is excellent. Best chili rellenos. Fantastic margaritas but what is that smell??? I think it is a sewer system problem.

Thoroughly tasty homemade tasting Mexican food. The style is traditional Mexican-American. The ambience is that of a neighborhood sitdown restaurant with a bit of a sports bar vibe. (Apt signed Jeff Garcia jersey). The standout was the shrimp taco which was heavy with garlic. If the test of such a restaurant is the refried beans, Los Garcias gets an A. Prices were better than decent. All in all, this is a go-to place in San Jose. read more

Los Garcias Restaurant - Shrimp taco, enchilada salsa verde, rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

We came here for Saturday lunch at 12ish. Los Garcias was surprisingly not busy. We got our order placed almost instantly and the food shows up in less than 10 minutes. Everything seemed to move much faster this time haha. As usual I got tostaditas with lengua (beef tongue), carne asadas, and carnitas (fried pork). OMG the meat was so good! I haven't been here for so long that the deliciousness of the meat blew my mind for a bit. Lengua was as amazing as usual, never tried their carnitas before and it was fried to perfection, carne asadas was delicious as well! Unfortunately, my vegetarian friends didn't enjoy their veggie burritos as much as I enjoyed my meat. Their veggie burritos were described as not very flavorful. So if you are a vegetarian, think twice. read more

Los Garcias Restaurant - Top left: regular taco w/ lengua (beef tongue), top right: Camaron (shrimp), bottom: regular taco w/ carne asada (rating: 4/5) - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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Los Garcias is a family-owned business that has been serving great food for years. It's a local favorite. The restaurant faces Old Oakland Road. Though, the place is sorta hard to find, as it shares the same driveway/Parking lot with Alura Hotel. The inside has a bar with bar seating, in addition to inside dining. The place is small, and can accommodate groups of 6. I enjoyed my Burrito with Al Pastor. The meat was marinated well and cooked with bell peppers. They also include avocado and red and green chili sauces. Also, I had a taco with Carnitas. This was basic. I'll try another meat next time. Service was good. The cashier was sweet and friendly. read more

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Food here is not good I've tried there menudo and enchiladas and taco plate there's little to no seasoning food comes out lukewarm and the place looks really ran down the customer service isn't that good they don't greet you once you walk in I seen one of the guys who work there argue with a guy about parking in front of the restaurant and threatened him wit the police just because he wasn't a costumer and parked in front of the restaurant there's always a bunch of dudes just sitting and drinking at the bar it's more of a bar then a restaurant honestly don't recommend there's a lot of better Mexican spots in San Jose read more

This place is amazing!! Good food, great service, and a festive vibe as soon as you walk inside. This was our second visit to this establishment was even better than the first. The servers make you feel right at home. The salsa and chips are very good, the cocktails are exceptional, and the people who come here are regulars as well as newcomers. The location to get there is confusing when you use your GPS but it's not that hard to find. We even got the opportunity to see a Maruachi Band come in and perform for a nice lady who was celebrating her 94th Birthday with her family. Highly recommend going to have dinner or lunch there. You won't be disappointed. read more

I've visited Los Garcias a few times and felt it was time to share my experience. It has been around for decades, and it never disappoints! I love supporting these mom-and-pop shops, and on every visit, I get to experience how much love this family puts into this restaurant. I usually order my norm, which is a carne asada plate with rice and beans. The cut of meat they use is top-notch and cooked to perfection. As many of you know, carne asada can easily be the best or the worst protein on your plate. For the record, LGR's carne asada has hit hard on every visit! It is tasty, tender, juicy, and just downright good! Their rice and beans here are always on point and pair excellently. Service is always friendly, and everything is priced just right. It can get a little busy during the lunch rush, but it comes with the territory when you serve great food. LGR will continue to be my carne asada spot of choice in the bay! read more

Los Garcias Restaurant - Carne Asada Plate w/rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Stop in to grab a bite to eat, I read the other reviews and decided to give it a try. The taco , chips and salsa were good, I had also ordered the Chili Colorado's plate that came with rice and beans with flour tortillas . I was disappointed in the plate, the red sauce had no flavor was very bland and the meat could have been cooked longer. The meat had a bit of funny taste and a bit fatty taste too. The rice was old and dry along with the tortillas that were also old or left overs. On top of that they also charged a procurement fee on the bill. I was hoping for a good experience and a good meal but unfortunately was let down. The service could improve too , no one greeted us when we entered and never came back to check on us, only to drop off check‍ read more

Los Garcias Restaurant - Taco, was good. - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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UPDATE: They did not give me a refund and refused to do so. I called in about 4 times and everyone just tried to pass the buck and no one called me back. Horrible customer service. Do NOT go. read more

Los Garcias Restaurant - Chicken in my "veggie fajitas". I am a vegetarian... - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been to this place at least 3 times and it's been great. This place does not disappoint my favorite is the fajita plates. The service has always been good and the staff is very friendly. After 2 years of coming here I decided to leave a review today after witnessing a rude individual in there who started yelling at the staff, I don't know exactly what happened but I know there is no reason to yell at elders and make such a scene. I think it was about outside food being brought in. I'm glad they asked him to leave, I'm surprised they didn't call the police. read more

+ big portions, yummy food + was pretty crowded but didn't have to wait for a table + garlic shrimp plate was really good! So flavorful + sports games on, sports bar vibe but not too loud, lot of families eating here when we came - slightly slow service / may be a little understaffed but the wait wasn't too bad read more

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This place exceeded my expectations! The food was flavorful, tasty, and incredibly satisfying. The customer service was excellent, and I appreciated how clean and well-maintained the restaurant was. I'll definitely be returning! read more

Los Garcias Restaurant - Al pastor burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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Love this place, it was my first time being here and the Carnitas were well-made, but the lingua is so, so good!! I really like tortillas they hand make their. To be frank, next time I intend on getting just two regular tacos instead of super since I don't like beans with my tacos. read more

Los Garcias Restaurant - Carnitas and super taco - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

The huge Cadillac Margarita and Enchilada plate was very tasty. They also bring out chips with 3 different dipping sauces at no extra charge. A cozy sports bar setting. Service was friendly. The only challenge was finding a parking spot at dinner time since it is usually crowded. We ended up parking across the street at an open business park. read more

Great food! I got a wet green chicken burrito and loved it. My husband loved his fajitas. Nice informal atmosphere. Just what we were looking for on our visit to San Jose. read more