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    4.2 (59 reviews)
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    Regina Portuguese milk chocolate are simply delicious
    Phil I.

    Located in an area known as Little Portugal is this small bakery shop been in business for 37 years and run by an elderly Portuguese couple so polite and attentive been here a few times always greeted wlth a friendly smile and would sample a few treats a nice gesture. Their Portuguese sweet breads are a real winner along with pastel del nata or commonly known as egg tarts for a $1.50 and meringue cookies for .60 cents only wished they extend their hours longer and they are closed on Monday and Sunday. They do have a customer parking on the right side and in the back lot. Definitely my go-to for freshly baked Portuguese bread, rolls and custard tarts.

    Clockwise from top: Cinnamon tart with powdered sugar on top, orange flavored custard tart, coconut tart, custard tart
    Sarah T.

    I was super excited to try Popular Bakery as they have limited hours from 7am-2pm Tue-Sat. I purchased a few Queijadas (tarts made of egg, milk, and sugar) also known as Pateis de Nata (custard tarts) for $2.50 each. I took the treats home and popped them in the oven for a few minutes and ohhhh my kitchen was smelling fragrant of cinnamon and coconut! The pastries were very sweet but the custard texture was nice and buttery smooth which I liked. If you're in the area and want to give these pastries a try I recommend the coconut queijada (I love anything with coconut!) There is limited parking available behind the bakery otherwise you'll need to find street parking nearby.

    Fresh papo secos
    Susana M.

    I've been here multiple times, the bread is always fresh, the employees are kind and easy to talk to. It's a small family shop, not a place to stay and hangout but perfect for dropping by and getting fresh baked Portuguese goods. I'll always return!

    This place makes the best Portuguese pastries, whenever I'm in the San Jose area I have to stop by and pick some up.

    Clockwise from upper left: meringue, honey & cinnamon, bean, egg tarts
    Mary S.

    Hole-in-the-wall bakery with good prices and yummy treats: What I got: -Tarts (around $1): egg, bean (surprisingly my favorite; it looks like chocolate but it's not!), honey & cinnamon - Meringue: airy and sweet, just the way it should be. - Portuguese sweet bread: a big loaf that reminds me of challah with a touch of lemon. I bet it would be great for French toast!

    Popular Bakery - Pasteis de nata y queijadas
    Jim C.

    Went deep into San Jose and decided to check out this place with supposedly the best portuguese baked goods in the Bay Area... and it was okay (but I'm no Portugese dessert expert). Their location doesn't stand out - if I weren't looking for this place, I totally could miss it even if I drove down Alum Rock 30 times. Popular Bakery is a very modest store - once you walk in, you are surrounded by Portuguese breads to your front and right. To the left is the bakery case with all the cookies and pastries. I decided to try the pasteis de nata (custard tart) and several queijadas (tiny tarts) in the various flavors. The queijadas were all moist and flavorful. I didn't expect the custard tart to be lemon flavored - maybe because I'm used to the custard tarts and Portuguese custard tarts you buy at a Chinese bakery. The one from Popular was good too but think I prefer the Chinese style ones. Bottom line: The stuff at Popular Bakery tasted good overall but none of it made me say "wow, I'm coming back to buy a dozen more". However, I'm no Portuguese dessert expert. And warning: this ain't downtown Palo Alto - you're definitely in the San Jose hood so don't expect any fancy streets or neighborhoods.

    The cake for my daughters 1st birthday. The cupcake was her smash cake!
    Breanne R.

    I found this Portuguese bakery by accident with my sister. We needed to order a cake for my daughters 1st birthday. The staff is so nice & friendly I honestly couldn't believe how easy they made it. She got everything perfect and even had me send her the pictures to her email as a reference. The only concern I had was my party was on a Sunday. And they weren't open on Sundays. So I had to pick up the cake Saturday morning so there for they did the cake Friday. It wasn't as fresh and the fondant was already cracking. I do consider coming back in the future,not just for there cakes but for their bread and pastries ! YUM !

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    Nicest lady and best pastie del nata make sure to go and buy a lot she could use it!!

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    Love this place ... every time I eat there bread reminds me of my childhood... best paposecos in the Bay Area!

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    They have a limited selection but nice treats. We got rum ball, cinnamon, orange pasteis. Quite good. We root for the mom n pop shops.

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    2.1 miDowntown
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    First time trying Portuguese food! Never had Portuguese food before much less petiscos which is…read morebasically tapas. The food is very similar to Spanish tapas. The flavor profile is slightly different but I could barely notice since I'm not so familiar with the cuisine. Food: Lingicua- dope presentation. It arrives on fire to your table. Pretty cool and the taste is good but ultimately it's just a sausage. Class streamed in white wine/garlic- really tasty. I really enjoyed this dish. It has a very similar profile to other clam/mussels in white wine dishes so I dunno if you necessarily hafta try it here but it was good. Octopus- was also really good but I wouldn't say any better or worse at other places over had octopus Duck rice- this was just ok. Duck was a lil dry. At $45 I wouldn't recommend. The portion is also tiny. I thought it was gonna be like a big paella or something. Overall everything was solid/tasty. Cocktails were surprisingly good. I'll say the only thing is the value/price. Portions are tiny and some things like the rice are really pricey for the portion that you get so I'd def be aware of that.

    Found this cute place in San Jose Downtown, really good for date nights…read more Food is also very special, Portuguese tapas has a strong character in ingredients choice and flavor. Pig ear salad - cold and crunchy, love the texture, wish there's a bit more acidity Beef tongue - really flavorful, texture of the meat is also really tender Filet mignon - my favorite dish, the acidity of the sauce is really interesting, even ordered extra bread to finish up that sauce Duck rice - pretty good too but not as memorable as other dishes Servers are really nice and welcoming, gave good introductions of the menu, we'll definitely come back and try more stuff!

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    Dining area from the front

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    3.9(565 reviews)
    2.0 miDowntown
    $$

    Finally got to try them. Unfortunately no malasadas until 1.5 hr later. Was given the option to…read morepre-order. Apparently you can call to preorder too ? Got the tarts and wow very flaky !! The lamination and butter was spot on. The filling was just a touch too sweet for us. Had the original and the apple cinnamon. Didn't except the apple to be a fave, but it was. Think of an elevated apple pie or even an elevated McDonald's apple pie. Don't skip out, try it ! Also had the coconut brioche, very light but not much coconut flavor. I would come again if in the mood !

    I wanted to like this place, but I just don't see the hype…read more The pastries were stale and lacked flavor. Even the malasadas were underwhelming and if you think they are similar to Leonard's, then this does not come close. For the Portuguese tarts, they were served a bit cold. I'd recommend reheating them. The crust was so oily it seeped through the napkin and the filling was overly sweet. I took one bite and couldn't finish it. Overall, the texture and flavor didn't meet expectations. Service was decent but the staff were not friendly. This was a bit of a letdown. If you can, I'd suggest driving or taking the train to SF for this better spot, Holy Nata. It was so much better.

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    4.0(302 reviews)
    0.1 miNorth Valley
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    This is a wonderful find on our run to the San Jose area. Specializing in Portuguese and Brazilian…read morecuisine, the food is delicious and most reasonable. Not only an eatery, there's also a market. Sadly, we weren't able to go through it. Save that for next visit. The restaurant is very comfortable and quite busy. Our friends (who are in the know) say it's more of a small Brazilian bistro; no matter, the food and the service are the attraction. Both top rate. Plenty of tables but most are already occupied. The large screen in the background is showing a Portuguese Euro Cup match. The host and staff were fantastic. The whole experience very rememberable. I really hope we make it back!

    Although the food is supposed to be very good, I did t have a good experience. The service…read morewasn't that great. Too long waiting; I sat for a long time until get my orders; no water served and I needed to ask for it about three times. No utensils served until asked for. I ordered a plate of Cod but wasn't amazed by it. A bit dry and not much flavor. The juices are great (I have the "cajá " and it was super delicious). The plate of picanha and creamy cod were really good - definitely worth it. The place is ok, clean and no fancy. Very casual and cozy with live music on some Fridays. Price for the plates were good, but not for a one small single rissole that cost $3.00

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    Bacalhau Grill - Linguica Sandwich

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    4.0(637 reviews)
    0.0 miNorth Valley
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    Had my birthday dinner at ADEGA and I was SO excited to finally try this Michelin-starred…read morePortuguese spot Overall, the experience was really fun and beautifully presented -- which I honestly care about a lot when I go out. The dishes felt creative and a little unexpected in a good way. A lot of the menu leaned seafood, which I loved. The squid tempura (literally hanging on a line!) was such a cute and memorable moment -- super crispy and paired with two sauces that made it even better. Also have to mention the strawberry sangria... sooo good. Light, refreshing, and actually tasted like real strawberries (not overly sweet or artificial). And the birthday cake sooo cute!! I really appreciated that extra touch -- it made the whole night feel special. Definitely a place for a fun, experience-focused dinner rather than just a regular meal.

    What an enjoyable experience with impeccable tastes, ambiance and service!…read more I wasn't really sure what to expect driving up to this location as it's placement in the east side of San Jose was interesting. However after walking in we were transported into a more serene ambiance, with simple decor and a low volume. I should have snapped a photo of the menu because I do not remember anything we ate (and this was a couple weeks ago) but I can tell you it was all delicious! We did each start with a craft cocktail which was made non alcoholic at our request. I have been wanting to have a non alcoholic old fashioned since I stopped drinking three years ago and it was such an unexpected delight, even being topped with a thick slice of prosciutto. Our meal began with an array of amuse bouches, presented in such a cool display, I don't think any of them came on an actual plate. Each portion of the meal was delightful and the flavor profiles stood out among each one. All in all, this was a great experience and one I would recommend for foodies.

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    ADEGA Restaurant - Dining area

    Dining area

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