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    Metro Balderas 1

    4.1 (311 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Al pastor tacos
    Christine N.

    This was a very authentic Mexican restaurant with traditional ingredients. Al pastor has always been my favorite so I was excited to try the Al pastor tacos. It's probably better to go on Wednesday for cheaper Al pastor tacos. Overall, the tacos reminded me of tacos el gordo with the style of Al pastor. I wish there was more pineapple ingredients. It came with an order of chips and salsa. All of the salsas are very spicy.

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    Trinh A.

    SOOO GOOD!! The el pastor tacos are yummy! I can't recommend them enough. They give a solid amount of meat, the sauces are great (esp the red one), and the pineapple with it is chefs kiss. Parking is kinda hard to find but I recommend driving down the street where Martha's Kitchen is, I was able to find a good amount of street parking there.

    Al pastor 9/10, asada 10/10. Salsa verde is fire 10/10!
    Erica M.

    We are finishing up our Halloween night and found this place via Yelp. The reviews looked promising and I was craving tacos. The al pastor is really good and has diced pineapple which makes them super good. I give the Al pastor a solid 9/10. The carne asada is even better and I'm picky when it comes to carne asada. The carne asada was a 10/10, salsa verde tops it all off and some Jamaica for the win. Definitely glad I found this place.

    Raymond M.

    Tacos and burrito were okay. Good customer service. Limited parking space, street parking is available.

    Torta de huevo
    Fatima S.

    I truly enjoyed trying this place yesterday. I went for lunch, and I'm returning from now on (especially because they have more than one vegetarian option on their menu). The flavor is definitely there; the staff is friendly, and their menu is extensive enough with good options but still not overwhelming to focus on continuing to perfect the dishes they offer. Keep in mind the place is not too big, and there are only a few parking spots, but it is worth your time looking for a parking spot! I ordered "torta de huevo" -it comes with tomatoes, onions, avocado, jalapeños, and cheese. It was TASTY!! And with real telera. When you give it the first bit, your mind will transport you to your favorite lonchería in Mexico. Bonus: They bring you (with your order) their tasty and homemade red and green salsas! I highly recommend it!

    Pambazo
    Ariel L.

    I was around 8 months pregnant when I saw a girl eating a Torta. It looked so juicy :) I asked her where it was from, she said "Metro Balderas." I had never heard of this place. I came and devoured that torta lol. It was good and satisfied my craving, but I wanted to come back not pregnant. I am back! We arrived, ordered at the front, and the person who took our order brought us our food. They do accept debit and credit cards. I ordered the pambazo and the torta. Hands down, the pambazo beats the Torta. The taste, the flavor, the sauce, the cheese, even the bread. EVERYTHING about the pambazo is DELICIOUS. My partner ordered a huarache and a pambazo. He loved his pambazo too! The sad taco de Asada was for my baby lol. Now, from the outside, the place is not decorated or aesthetically beautiful, but don't judge it. Come in :) Second, get ready to hunt for parking because it is a hunt. Cars block each other and people walk blocks to come here. We got lucky and parked right out front :) The price is marvelous. There is nothing better than delicious, finger licking food :) It is definitely worth the drive to downtown SJ.

    al pastor tacos
    Kourtni R.

    By far the best taqueria i've been to in San Jose! I haven't been to a place with better Al pastor or carne asada tacos yet. The pastor tacos are $1.35 on wednesdays and the pineapple pico is delish. 10/10

    Tacos chicharon prensado
    Kevin H.

    Back again. Ok, chicharron prensado is the hidden secret here. Seriously, one of the best meat choices you can make. Don't skip it!!!

    Al pastor tacos
    Brian S.

    California is the undisputed (ok, maybe it's a bit disputed, but I don't think there's much of a contest) taco capital of the United States, and rarely does a Mexican Restaurant let me down when I am here in the Golden State. Metro Balderas 1 was no exception, the tacos here are AMAZING. I had four al pastor tacos and an agua fresca, and it was the perfect lunch. They actually have a real al pastor spit, although it was not running when I visited. Even so, the al pastor meat was juicy and tasted fresh, and was topped with (grilled!) onions, cilantro, and (this is important) freshly cut pineapple! The salsas were all a bit spicy but also a great complement to the tacos. The agua fresca was good too. Prices are reasonable, service was fast and friendly, and there's both indoor and outdoor seating. It's about a 10 minute walk from downtown San Jose, and definitely worth a visit!

    Bad lemons

    They have changed alot since the last time i came here. Radish and lemons are not fresh. They charge now for the chips and salsa. Also charge if you want grilled onions. The staff not so friendly like before. This place lost its touch. They take long time helping people order their food. Why because they talking too much and forget the customers.

    kim d.

    Really solid tacos! The al pastor taco was super flavorful and the pineapple added such a nice balance to the dish. The super burrito was not only a decent size but extremely flavorful and spicy! It didn't have sour cream as advertised on the menu, but that didn't take away from the flavor at all. It would be nice to be supplemented a lime wedge for the super burrito to balance the flavor of the meat! Overall would definitely recommend both the al pastor tacos and (al pastor) super burrito. Food also came out quite quickly within ten minutes of ordering and the restaurant felt very much like a mom and pop shop! To address the earlier reviews regarding parking, we came on an afternoon around 2-3pm, and there was street parking not too far from the restaurant with less than a 5 minute walk! There are only two or three parking spots in front of the restaurant, but with a short walk and parallel parking, that shouldn't be a proble

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    Food is fantastic! Definitely recommend the chorizo. The Al Pastor was great, but a bit under salted. Solid experience overall.

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    Love the food super delicious but costumer service sucks all employees here are super rude.

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    Food is delicious but the customer service could be a lot better. They seem put out taking your order.

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    Good tacos with good selection of meats. Not too much seating or parking but who cares tacos are bomb!

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    Tacos El Compa Taqueria - Al pastor taco

    Tacos El Compa Taqueria

    4.3(1.3k reviews)
    5.3 miCambrian Park
    $$

    I came here on weekday evening to grab some dinner. Heard of this place from Reddit, it does feel…read morelike a hole in the wall, but it was pretty busy. Lots of take out orders and dine in orders. I ordered 5 super tacos to share with different meats (pollo, carne asada, al pastor, carnitas and chorizo). The super tacos come with cilantro, onions, avocado, sour cream, cheese and pico de gallo. All the tacos come with homemade corn tortillas - you could tell they were fresh. The tacos are big, not small at all. The carne asada, carnitas and pollo was my favorite. Al pastor was good as well, chorizo was not that flavorful for me. However, they also have 3 types of salsas (green, red and a creamy orange) you can use to help add some more flavor if needed. I plan to come back here to try their burritos and tortas as well next time.

    Came here for lunch after reading the great reviews! It was packed and all the tables were filled…read more Kind of small establishment and the set up reminds me of a narrow hallway. We ordered 2x Carne Asada Taco 7/10 2x Al Pastor 7/10 Asada Burrito Bowl 7/10 Enchiladas with Rojo Sauce 7/10 The burrito bowl was good, but for the price point you may be better off going to Chipotle, I felt that the burrito bowl was a bit soggy. The tacos were good and the tortilla they used was quite thick. The enchiladas had good flavor as well, and I would be interested in trying their enchilada with the verde sauce next time. Their prices have steadily risen over time and they have updated their menu prices as well. One thing that elevated this restaurant to 4 stars is their sauce! The red sauce and green sauce recipe is definitely unique compared to other taquerias. The red sauce bottle helps with the flavor tremendously and without it I would have rated this place lower.

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    Añejo Cantina & Kitchen

    Añejo Cantina & Kitchen

    4.4(514 reviews)
    3.8 miWest San Jose
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    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.

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    Zona Rosa - Chicken enchilada with mole Colorado sauce

    Zona Rosa

    3.9(1.8k reviews)
    1.7 miDowntown
    $$

    It's been a while, so we decided to check out ZR for a late lunch…read more We found parking easily, but we had to wait a little bit before someone came by to seat us. We were seated at the booth in the back, which I have always admired, but I now realize it has its disadvantages. It is right by the bathroom, which got a bit of traffic on our visit. That's not such a big deal. The bigger concerns I have are: (1) there is no cushioning for those of us with little of our own and (2) you have to sit up fairly straight and if you want to lean against the wall, you're likely to rub shoulders with the wall hanging. Next time I will ask to be seated someplace else as there were two 2-tops outside. The food is always made from quality ingredients and I'm glad to see they are experimenting with pricing and quantity. I did not see mention of their daily happy hour, which was a feature of last year's visit so that may be gone. However, they now have a five tacos platter which offers relatively good value from the menu prices. This would be good for sharing for two people I think. But that is not what we ordered on this visit. My wife ordered two vegetarian (verduras) tacos and the Blood Orange/Jalapeno mocktail. I ordered the huevos rancheros. Unlike Luna, tortilla chips and salsa are not complimentary. So we let our appetites build. Our food arrived fairly quickly, so that was good and we dug in. My wife had ordered two extra eggs (extra charge) to accompany her tacos, and I think she was glad she did. The vegetarian tacos were not terribly generous for the price. My huevos rancheros came in a neatly stacked pile. My wife thought to ask if they had a hot sauce and they do! So we requested their hottest version. It was a welcome addition to the meal (gratis). A little vinegary, but plenty of heat. The mocktail was quite good. Like Spindrift and some other sparkling waters, it is not sweetened, but it had a good amount of strained blood orange juice, and you could taste the fresh jalapeño. I wonder if they have tried adding mint to this as I think it would be welcome. Maybe next time I will ask if they can experiment with me by adding some mint.

    Came here for lunch with a few coworkers and we left not feeling impressed. The food portions were…read moresmaller than we expected and it didn't really taste that good, not to mention the price for what you get isn't really worth it. It was very loud inside as I think they were making pico and using the multipurpose chopper. It got so loud at one point that we couldn't even talk with each other without having to practically scream. The decoration is beautiful though and feels like you're at a Mexican mom's fancy kitchen. Service was not good at all. We had to wait over 15 minutes to get our order taken and then we watched our food stand on the counter top for another 5 minutes. Once we were served we were never checked up on until the end when we had to flag them down to get the check. I don't think we'll be coming back.

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    Tulum Mexican Kitchen - Breakfast molcajete

    Tulum Mexican Kitchen

    3.8(432 reviews)
    1.6 miEast San Jose
    $$

    Came yesterday for the first time & they had a DJ outside spinning good mixes…read more We went to the front & was seated right away. Our server was Sebastian & he was super friendly, attentive & recommended us the goods. My favorite here was their enchiladas - red & stuffed with chicken tinga. It also came with a side of rice & beans. The pickled red onions that came on top was delicious as well. My daughter even loved it & she's super picky about her onions. Drinks were good, the michelada with the shrimps - fire. Paloma - not that strong for the price you pay, but it was still alright. Guacamole - my kids loved Sebastian recommended us the coffee to-go, super flavorful Overall good vibes, great service, good food Will recommend.

    Our reservation to another place didn't work out for us so I called Tulum the afternoon before our…read moreholiday outing and the woman on the phone picked up promptly and noted they could accommodate a 12 person group at opening. This made it so seamless to reserve here. Our group got there at opening and our table was ready and most of the group was already seated when we got there. Drink orders were flowing as the waitress caught up to me and I got a cafe de olla. We browsed the menu and the more I looked the harder it was to pick one thing. I ended up choosing chilaquiles with a bandera sauce and carne asada as the added protein. The rest of the table got all different types of dishes from carne en su jugo to birria to omelettes. While we enjoyed each other's company sipping on our cafecito I enjoyed the ambiance of the space. Nicely decorated for the holidays. Since it was opening time it wasn't as loud as I imagine it can get in there. The sun did shine on the faces of those facing the windows which was not enjoyable for them. There was no way to cover the sun either since it was coming in from the top windows with no shade. My food came out along with the rest of the plates and we went right in to enjoy them. My favorite chilaquiles was covered in the white sauce. The red and green were good but the white sauce was my favorite. The carne was cooked well but I could taste it wasn't marinated or lacked flavor. I didn't get a knife to cut the meat so it was very difficult to enjoy a piece with my chilaquiles. It was hard to cut with a butter knife. I thought it would be a piece of steak but it was a piece of carne asada. Eggs were scrambled and cooked well. The whole plate was filling, had flavor, and was a good portion. The cafe de olla had a good flavor but a tad sweet for my preference. The space in here is a vibe. A fun place to enjoy large gatherings. I came for breakfast but will update when I come back to visit for dinner. Bathrooms are clean. Staff was welcoming and efficient in taking care of our group. Hospitality was a 10/10. Parking in the am was a breeze but at prime time I can see it being a complete nightmare so plan accordingly. I enjoyed my visit and will come back to check out the dinner menu.

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    Copita Tequileria Y Comida - Sweet Corn Tacos ($22/4)

    Copita Tequileria Y Comida

    3.6(604 reviews)
    1.4 miWillow Glen
    $$

    Came to copita to try out food and drinks. The trompo tacos were my favorite, especially with the…read morepineapple. We wanted to check out the rooftop bar and got drinks with the bartender Samuel. He was friendly and makes great drinks! The roof has a nice vibe and we would come back again.

    Sip Happens... and So Does a Solid Taco Night…read more My husband, daughter, and I were in the mood to shake things up with margaritas somewhere new, and our daughter pointed us toward Copita Tequileria y Comida. As we cruised by looking for parking, it was clear we had picked a lively spot--buzzing energy everywhere: inside, outside, and even upstairs. We were quickly seated indoors, though on such a beautiful day we assumed we'd be offered outdoor seating. No big deal--we asked, and they happily moved us to a shaded table with plenty of space. Much better. Drinks were first on the agenda: margaritas and a michelada, all refreshing and exactly what we were hoping for. Our server, Michelle, was friendly, attentive, and even shared some helpful tips about perks with our American Express Platinum Card--a nice, unexpected touch. We kicked things off with queso fundido, though a brief mix-up brought us chips and guacamole from another table first. Once we pointed it out, it was quickly handled--but honestly, it looked so good we ended up ordering it anyway. No regrets there--it definitely hit the spot. We hadn't planned on a full dinner, so we went with lighter bites. The tuna tostadas and halibut ceviche were a hit--fresh, flavorful, and perfect for sharing. I went with the tortilla soup, which was good and nicely presented... but didn't quite wow me. I've been on a bit of a tortilla soup tour lately, and this one leaned a little heavy on the tortillas (soaking up too much broth) and had more zucchini than I expected. That said, major points for serving it piping hot--something a lot of places miss--and the avocado was a great addition. One thing worth noting: I didn't catch it until later, but there's a 4% living wage surcharge added to the bill--and it's taxed. That caught me off guard, and I'm still not entirely sure how that works in California. Overall, a fun, energetic spot with great drinks, tasty bites, and solid service. Not perfect, but definitely good enough to come back for another round.

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    Copita Tequileria Y Comida - More upstairs dining

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    LUNA Mexican Kitchen - Front of restaurant and view of patio

    LUNA Mexican Kitchen

    4.3(3.2k reviews)
    1.8 miDowntown
    $$

    This was probably the best mexican food I've had in a long time. If you're down to share and want a…read morelittle bit of everything, I highly recommend the mixed grill parrillada. I'm still thinking about the carnitas weeks later. We got the size recommended for 2 people and it did cost about $115 (including tax &tip). Our waitress was so polite and attentive. She made sure to ask if we had any allergies or dietary restrictions. The atmosphere is lively and inviting. I would love to come again and sit inside the restaurant, but the patio was perfect.

    Pros: - Pricing is good for the amount of food that is…read moregiven. - Great for sharing - Chips w/salsa - Ceviche was delicious Cons: - Service was very slow, even though the restaurant started to clear out. - Everything was dirty. Our cups especially. They mentioned they are running out of cups, but that isn't an excuse to give out water to the table with every cup being stained with Tajin. - Everything on the sharing grill was a bit bland. - Restrooms are terrible. There are only two single stalls and the line to wait is in the way of the workers, so we had to move back and forth to let them through.

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    - Guacamole - avocado, jalapeño, onion, cilantro, lime, chicharrones

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    Bacon Wrapped Camarones - wild jumbo shrimp, bacon, queso Oaxaca, jalapeño, pea shoots, cabbage salad

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    Cali-Spartan Mexican Kitchen - Big Crispy Tacos

    Cali-Spartan Mexican Kitchen

    3.9(594 reviews)
    5.2 miAlmaden Valley
    $$

    Why have I just tried this Mexican restaurant?! I've always seen their food truck a few years back…read morebefore they began to gain enough finances for brick and mortar store fronts! Yay for mom and pop eats :) Well, I was introduced to this place by my best friend, but I never carried cash to go, so I never tried it until another friend of mine mentioned the Blossom Hill location and them accepting credit card payment! (Yay, but let's not get carried away). I came on a Tuesday evening with friends and saw the place packed! Thats always a good sign~ We each ordered an individual dish to eat and chat. I was intrigued by the burrito bowl and worried it may be small. Jokes on me, it was way more than enough! Don't let the size of the bowl trick you into thinking it's not enough. The avocado was nice and perfectly ripe, the crema sauce drizzle was not overwhelmingly added onto the ball, and the salsa had a nice acid and tomatoey compliment to the beans, meat, shredded lettuce, rice, and cheese! I think this place is pretty solid for the price point and quality. They also have a free for all sauce bar too which is nice! Everything is so spicy, except for the green salsa lol. Servers seemed okay. They didn't really check on us, but it feels like a service yourself kind of place. You grab your own waters, condiments, and sauce here. If you want their chunky mango salsa, you have to flag a server down! However, 1 star is knocked off for the credit card charge, which I'm not even sure what the percentage is. I didn't see a sign at the register or perhaps I didn't look hard enough. I think this should be mentioned on the door and possibly their menu (if it isn't already). Can someone confirm if the credit card charge is 3%? Even my receipt wasn't clearly mentioning the percentage--just the fact that there's a credit card processing fee.

    Went here for lunch. Very open and spacious. Workers are attentive and quick…read more Place has a restroom and a full bar. Menu is fully loaded. There is a QR code (see photo) Cali-taco: it's a good size, fries are crispy. We recommend this one. Would get it again. Quesabirria: 2.5/5 - it was just ok. Wasn't as flavorful as I've had before Super burrito: 3.9/5 - it's a hefty size. Very filling. I had to eat half otherwise I'd go into full nap mode after. I'd recommend it for any burrito lover and someone who can eat a lot.

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    Metro Balderas 1 - mexican - Updated May 2026

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