We stopped in on a Friday evening for dinner after the movies, and it was such a great experience! I brought my kids, and the staff was incredibly kind, welcoming, and patient with them, which made the meal so much more enjoyable. Our food came out quickly, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. It was the perfect way to end our evening, and the excellent service made it even better. We'll definitely be back! read more

It pains me to write this updated review but after the last few meals I just can't go back. The quality has really gone downhill in the last year. Portion sizes are noticeably smaller while prices have gone up. The chips tasted like the frying oil needed to be changed. No pride in the presentation of the food. The tastiness isn't there anymore. I'm happy to pay higher prices if the quality matches but that's not happening here. I get that it's incredibly expensive to run a food service business and they try to help the profit margins with little adjustments but it's those little things that turn people away. People notice them. That said, service itself is always good. They've put a lot of effort into making the patio a nice place to enjoy a meal. But I'd prefer a mediocre ambiance and a great meal. This was my go-to favorite place to get Mexican food. I'm sad to have to shelve this spot and hunt for a new favorite. read more

The food here used to he good. Unfortunately it has gone down hill Got tacos at around 7pm. The meat tasted old and the avocado was old and brown read more

The Truck Stops Here Semi-newish (ca.2021) Mexican restaurant located in a building that used to house a thrift store (Junk Drawer) and has no built-in kitchen, ergo the food truck outside. Despite the less than ideal cooking situation, they actually churn out a surprising amount of restaurant-quality food and drink. The Good: *Not a huge shared parking lot, but it was plentiful. No street parking IFO the restaurant fwiw. *Catering available *Friendly service *Dog-friendly covered outdoor seating. *Not only do they have Dog-friendly seating, but they also have a special pup menu. *Complimentary chips and salsa were fantastic! Maybe just a touch too salty, but in this case I'd rather it be over than under. *Banana Horchata was a delicious a nice flavor combo. *Had to try their famous fish taco and it was 100% worth the extra calories. The fish was fried perfectly and the fresh ingredients and Chipotle cream sauce on top was fantastic. *Quesa-Birria Tacos were also delicious and not overly greasy. Not the best I've had, but they got the job done. *Carissa enjoyed her Blue Fajita Tacos very much. That girl loves her peppas. The Meh: *While very friendly, the service was not the speediest as our server was basically a one-woman show doing everything but the cooking. Fortunately, we had nothing to do and all-day to do it. The Ugly: *Very odd that there's no County Health records on this place. Not sure if it's classified differently since it's a food truck or what the deal is. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Conclusion: Delicious Mexican food in a welcoming environment but just don't be in any kind of rush to get in and out. read more

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Tried out Patio Del Copal with my parents and brother. The food was really delicious from the fish tacos, garlic shrimp plate and breakfast skillet with two kinds of sausage. My mom also really enjoyed the beans and rice too. The restaurant is bright with a nice ambiance. The server was friendly and pretty busy. read more

Patio Del Copal - Fish Taco Breakfast Skillet - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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Love this place! The food is delicious and the atmosphere is so nice! They have flowers and lights outside and nice cultural decor. Some of the servers are really nice, some not so much. Their dinner is five stars but I didn't like breakfast the last time I had it. I definitely recommend their lunch and dinner. We ordered: - Fish taco: crunchy and flakey. They give a good amount of fish and I love the chipotle sauce it comes with. - Carnitas taco: some of the best carnitas, juicy and flavorful, not a fan of the tortillas but the meat makes up for it - Rice and beans are classic, nothing fancy but delicious - Chips and salsa: homemade chips are so good! And the salsa is delicious, nothing too spicy but has a nice kick - Burritos: huge, flavorful, good. Doesn't come with salsa so we used the salsa from the chips - elote: on the cob, so flavorful and looks pretty - horchata: this is sometimes good sometimes not, it can have a strong flavor that lingers I also got their chilaquiles which were ok. I've had better. It didn't have much flavor and the avocados it came with were rock hard. Overall, definitely recommend for lunch or dinner. I would try breakfast again but maybe something different. read more

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Cute little Mexican restaurant that was king enough to accommodate me, my boyfriend, and my chocolate lab. Beautiful seating outside for a nice meal. They had a cute little boba truck the last time I was here and that was fun to try since I love boba. I would definitely come back. Service was nice and I love being able to sit outside with my dog. read more

The food here is great! I haven't had the chance to sit down and eat here but I've had their food delivered a few times. Fish taco's are the best I've had followed by their super tacos. Absolutely great. I'll have to bring my family by sometime. Highly recommended read more

Went on a whim on a Wednesday evening - first visit! Loved the chips and salsa! Loved the elote! We also ordered the squash blossom quesadillas- the veggies in this were a true delight. Amazing texture, crunch and flavor. Highlight of the evening though was the veggie burrito- hands down one of the best we've had recently! We will be back soon! read more

Patio Del Copal - Squash Blossoms Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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Came with my family which included a toddler. It was my first time here. I thought it was interesting that their kitchen was outside in a food truck. So already I was expecting food to take a while. Staff was friendly but kept in mind if its busy they may take a little longer to check in with your party. Food was good, I got the garlic shrimp. I didn't have any leftovers and I usually do. My toddler loved the rice and kept asking for more. I'll check it out again and try something different. They had a pretty big menu. read more

I just wanted to add to my previous review that the fish taco is amazing! Also it's a huge portion and really tasty. As usual, great service and delicious food make for a lovely outdoor eating experience. This place is really great. read more

Patio Del Copal - Fish Taco - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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We like this place. Good meals every time. Great horchata! Love the salsa. Service is friendly. I've had your fish tacos before and they are always good. The batter's crispy, toppings and sauce are solid, no issues there. I pretty much order these every time. Today though, the fish had a pretty noticeable muddy/earthy taste. It's not a seasoning thing. It's more like the kind of flavor you get from certain farmed or freshwater fish, and it came through in every bite. Because of that, I'm probably going to skip the fish tacos for now. These used to be a winner for me, but I can't stand that (new to me) off flavor. Figured I'd mention it since the issue seems to be the fish itself, not how it's prepared. read more

Great food! Service was a bit slow, but worth the wait imo. A tip for other folks dining here--the charge to our credit card came through as "Justeas" which really confused us. Took some digging to figure out that the charge was for Patio del Copal. read more

My friend and I have been trying a variety of different Mexican food restaurants & comparing tacos/burritos. I was hesitant to try this place again because of my past experience years ago and the mixed reviews. Pros: Ambiance, tasty free chips & salsa, and friendly server. Cons: Service was VERY slow, there was only 1 waitress & they clearly needed more help all around. I felt bad asking the waitress for anything. There were not a lot of people eating at the restaurant, but takeout orders seem to have priority as we waited over 45 minutes for our 6 tacos while watching people pick up their online orders. As other reviewers said, the fish taco was delicious but it was mainly breading and maybe 1/3 of it was fish. My friend's regular taco had hardly any meat or toppings (maybe 2 tablespoons). Tacos were overpriced for the portions. read more

Your crispy tacos is muy bueno y delicoso yo mango tea is muy bueno esta bien mucho Alex, Karla, and Nayeli and Francisco you guys are perfecto read more

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I have eaten here and My meal was Delicious. I had a Chili Reneanos and Chicken Enchilada. I Recommend everyone to come and Enjoy the Ambiance and Delicious meal served. And was very Good otherwise I would Not have written this review. read more

What a delightful Mexican Restaurant! I chose the combo with 3 items, 2 chile rellenos, carnitas enchilada. Vegetarian Hubby had chile relleno stuffed with sautéed veggies and cheese, over a bed of Spanish rice and black beans. Complimentary chips and salsa. Very tasty food! Warm ambiance, friendly service! We will definitely come back! read more

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Kinda strange place, no kitchen in the building where we were in the nice dining room that even has a coffee bar, BUT food is cooked in the food truck right outside. I had fish tacos which you couldn't pick up to eat since there was one tortilla that was supper soggy and fish was so so. Does take longer than most places to get your food. Chips and salsa are good. My husband had a large burrito and said it was pretty good. I feel like they are trying . read more

Had a chance to try Patio Del Copal, and this was an awesome experience! This is a restaurant with the food truck next to it which is kindof cool. You have really cute outdoor seating as well as modern indoor seating which is great. We ended up placing a Grubhub order here and glad we did. We got to try: * Al Pastor Quesadilla - if you are looking for cheesy goodness, this is a good option. The meat was really well marinated and every bite was yummy. * Super Burrito w/ Chicken - the size of this burrito was huge and it was stuffed with much goodness. I wish it had a little more chicken in it, but the flavors went well together. Overall service was fast, and we got the food when we arrived, piping hot. Someone also helped us with a red sauce and a chipotle sauce, both which were delicious! I would give this spot a shot when in the area! read more

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Good food and fast service in an unassuming location. The patio seating is a step up from a parklet, and the menu has delicious and varied styles of different areas of Mexico suitable for both the most sensitive and the adventurous palates. Good for a date or a special family outing. As good as the food is they're always working to improve the menu. Breakfast is available all day. Tortilla chips are served hot and fresh. The succulent mix of sweet and savory flavors in the Piña de Patio must be tasted to be believed. The Chilaquiles is made with authentic queso fresco, and the egg is cooked to the style you prefer. The variety of flavors they offer is as festive as the atmosphere and attentive service. This is a meal well worth seeking out. read more

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The food was really bad, lacked flavor, very small amount of meat but piled on the beans. Trust me and don't go, plenty of good Mexican food nearby... read more

We love this little place at the end of the strip mall. We have had consistently good food and the prices are reasonable. The atmosphere is fun, especially the inside. read more

I went here with my dad too treat him too a nice meal. And this place definitely did not disappoint. The service was absolutely amazing Nellie did an amazing job super friendly and informative for us being first timers and her vibes and energy was amazing her service was the best my dad and I had in a long while. The food was absolutely amazing and flavorful. The Horshata was delicious as well the tacos were the best I've had in a while. The spicy ornage salsa was absolutely amazing too. We will definitely be coming back for more. I definitely wanna try the chilli Verde. read more

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Just went for chips, salsa and a beer. Love the chips!! We had three different heats of salsa! The mild was very flavorful with a little bit of heat. The habanero came with carrots and cucumbers so delicious!!! Then there was the Diablo! Yum!! Service and setting was perfect! Can't wait to come back for a full meal! read more

I don't understand how this place gets consistently highly rated. Food is mediocre at best but not fresh tasting at all. I came here three times total since 2022. First time in 2022 I was impressed. Second time was a bit sketched out in 2023 and recently in 2026 can confirm it's more of the same. Recent experience got a chicken burrito. The cooked chicken did not taste fresh but several days old. The rice and beans had hint of shrimp flavor for some reason. Overall just not good. The salsa that came with chips however was enjoyable. Service was abysmal. One person working both kitchen and front of house running between serving patrons and cooking food back in the truck. I feel bad for that guy. He was doing his best and I don't fault him. Considering the situation he was in I would rate service pretty good but a restaurant should not subject its staff to such conditions during a dinner time rush. So 5 stars for the server 2 stars for service at the restaurant. Once again this is billed as a restaurant not a food truck. The atmosphere is nice. There appears to be a coffee bar and a bar. It looks festive. However I then question why is there a bar if they don't serve alcohol? Ok so it's a non alcoholic bar offering juices and smoothies supposedly. Why is the drink menu so loaded with so many options but nothing is made fresh apparently (no fresh lemonade...what is fresh)? Finally there are advertisements for milk tea etc. a kitchen sink of a menu trying to be a jack of all trades but turning out as a master of none coming from single individual staff cooking out of a food truck. I'm sorry to be harsh but the place seems overrated and may need better management if this is how it's run every day. I wish I could say it's an off night but my experience 3 years later has confirmed my suspicions. read more

Really good food and atmosphere, and friendly staff. Definitely a hidden gem! I've wanted to stop by here for so long and finally had the chance! read more

Lovely family vibe with great food. AND super dog friendly. They have a puppy menu! We came for breakfast and they didn't disappoint. The breakfast burrito and chilaquiles were great. We'd definitely come back. I wish I took photos before digging in! read more

Wow spent $120 on food and this is what was given..crazy...won't be going back there again. read more

Patio Del Copal - 1 Super Burrito 2 Super Burrito Bowl 2 Bean & Cheese Burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

We came here for breakfast with the whole family and ended up waiting an hour for our food. While the dishes were good and the restaurant has a charming vibe, the service really needs improvement. There were only two staff members working, and aside from our group and a small table of four, it wasn't busy. It's unclear why the wait was so long. Unfortunately, despite the quality of the food, the experience means we won't be returning. read more

Very friendly service, reasonable prices, lots of great menu selections and best of all, EXCELLENT food! My carne asada taco was so full I couldn't pick it up! And my shrimp taco was delish. Homemade chips are nice and crispy and the salsa was perfect. Definitely going back!! read more

**No alcohol** (They have a bar with alcohol, but it's not used) Friday at 11am. First, I didn't know that the server was also cooking in the truck! I wondered why it took so long to get served and to get food. Now it makes sense. Chips and Salsa - My level of spice, pretty much none. Very addicting. Strawberry lemonade- skip it or bring your own vodka. Not worth the price. Fish taco - YES!! That house sauce had me slow down a bit due to the spice. I am glad I kept up with it! By leaving at 12, there was another table for dine in AND a line of Togo orders. read more

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Love love love! Women owned. The vibes and the decor was simply beautiful, but the food was magnificent. All four of us ordered something different. We all really liked our meals. The margaritas and guac were also amazing. We love sitting outside, but she also has indoor seating. Be sure to check out the ladies room. It's amazing. Highly recommend. read more

Patio Del Copal - Margaritas and guacamole. - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

The food here is very good. We often get take out and have our lunch or dinner at one of our favorite parks. Service is always great. Owner Nelly takes great care of everyone. Their Shrimp Quesadilla is outstanding. My wife and I each had one for dinner last night. I eat 2/3s for dinner and just finished the remaining 1/3 for lunch. Wifey was going to do that, too, but ate it all at dinner. "It's just so good!" She explained - and she's a picky eater. This is our gotta-go-to place for Mexican food!! You won't be disappointed!! read more

Someone recommended Patio Del Copal to me because I was looking for a place that was kid and dog friendly. We were sat quickly and our server, Nellie, greeted us almost immediately. We ordered margaritas with a tajin rim (yum) and chips, salsa and guac to start. Everyone loved their food and was blown away at the quality. The patio was super cute and had sun shades so we were not being blasted by the sun. Parking was easy and the prices were super reasonable. We'd definitely come back here if we're ever in the area again. read more

Small place - had a good vibe until the 50 min wait to get breakfast. Their delivery / TO GO orders take priority over sitting customers. No kitchen - food is cooked outside in a catering truck. Quality of food was average to below average. Definitely don't plan on returning. read more

The nachos were amazing, great flavors and filling for two. We will definitely order them again!

Have eaten here many times. This time I received my order ready texts went to go pick up my food and waited another 15m for it to be ready. When I asked how much longer kindly she was rude and said there were multiple tickets in front of mine. So I explained oh I was going off my text saying my order was ready 20m ago. Then she didn't even look me in the eye giving me my food and I even said thank you. Overall not very kind but I do understand the stress this job can bring. Then getting my order home I was missing one side of the rice and all 5 tacos made incorrectly so I had a ton of kid temper tantrums after. Called in they told me she will make me a new rice in a few min. I had to ask her how long it would take because I was in a time crunch. I did not have time for her to make another side of rice. This is the one time I did not include a tip and has me wonder. We'll never buying food here again especially after that over $100 bill with all that bull!!!! Thank you for your response but again the lady helping did not notify me of timing she said a few min not another 15 and when I asked kindly if she knew how much longer she was a bit rude to me. Also I appreciate the refund but that refund came after I posted the review I was only given the option to drive back and pick up the missing item even after I asked for the refund. I appreciate the refund for the missing item. read more

First visit here and I was impressed. Took my food to go, but I'm definitely coming back for lunch or dinner with a group of friends and family. Good ambiance inside as well as great outdoor seating, especially once the weather warms back up. I got 2 fish tacos and a side of pork beans. The fish tacos had generous portions of snapper and fresh veggies - really hit the spot. One of the complimentary sauces they included - the red sauce - is their standard salsa, I think. It was quite good. Next time I'm definitely getting some chips & salsa to confirm that. The pork beans were tasty as well. Simple but a nice hint of spice and chorizo elevates it well above a standard side of beans. The menu here is deep. My little review here barely scratches the surface. I sure hope to find that the quality of their other dishes are as delectable. read more

This place does not sell ground beef enchiladas like yelp says it does. Had a shrimp burrito that was pretty good but both of our burritos weren't hot and actually had cold spots. The tortilla chips tasted old and sometimes hard to chew. Also, service seemed really slow. We had to wait a while to be seated when there was only 2 tables with people. The place was just ok. read more

The food is authentic and delicious. My favorites are the fish tacos and penca de nopal. The service is good, the staff is very friendly. If its a beautiful day I love to sit outside love the decor and there is also plenty of indoor sitting. The coffee Cuban Cortadito is the best! read more