Stopped in on our way through Gilroy and am so glad I did. The food is fantastic. The chef trained…read moreunder a Korean Chef and so the Mexican Korean fusion of the carnitas is amazing. Fresh local farm to table which is ironically rare for this part of California. So glad we stopped in and I will definitely come back again when I'm this way. The building is so charming as it is 100 yrs old and was an old hotel which now houses the restaurant and art gallery. Service was great! very friendly and attentive staff

Stopped in and tried out the food. The food was ok and the place looked like a nice art gallery…read more Large old building with interesting history.

Hacienda is one of our favorite restaurants in Gilroy! The food is always exceptional--fresh,…read moreflavorful, and consistently delicious. Every meal we've had has been cooked perfectly, and the portions are generous. One of the best things is the value. Most entrees are around $15-$20, which is an amazing price for the quality and amount of food you get. The staff is always friendly, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming.

Strawberry matcha, tres leches latte, and the red chilaquiles... AMAZING!!!!…read more Everything was delicious! The strawberry matcha was refreshing and flavorful, the tres leches latte was creamy and perfectly sweet & the red chilaquiles were absolutely delicious!The flavors were on point and everything made for such a satisfying meal. Definitely a spot worth visiting if you love good food and fun drinks!

The food was Hot, service was excellent & ambiance was great. They remodeled in 2024 and I just…read morelove everything about the interior! The color palette, pictures, lighting, fans & decor. Even the bathrooms are cute too! Mike, the owner is so fun & welcoming. We weren't finished eating, and it was closing time. We were the the last ones to go, Mike didn't care, stay as long as you need-he said. Enjoy your food. Wow, that was so nice! I'd recently had dental work so I really appreciated that! Our Sunday Brunch was just delicious. Thanks again Mike! We will be back When I can have a steak! Jenny

9/10 Great…read morebreakfast spot and a must-try! We ordered the Chilaquiles, Kitchen Sink, and a steak omelet, and overall, it was a great breakfast experience! Starting with the chilaquiles, they were amazing! I ordered the spiciest option, and WOW, they were insanely spicy! They definitely don't play around with the heat, so beware if you're sensitive to spice. That said, I loved them! The eggs were cooked perfectly, and the Mexican cheese and avocado brought everything together. Definitely a must-try! The Kitchen Sink was great as well, with amazing hash browns and generous portions. Definitely a solid choice if you're looking for a hearty breakfast. Unfortunately, the steak omelet was the one letdown. The steak was severely overcooked, which was disappointing, and the omelet was pretty oily. As for the service, the place was packed, but everything came out surprisingly fast! Overall, a great breakfast spot with delicious food, generous portions, and fast service. Just be prepared for some serious heat if you order the spiciest chilaquiles! Would definitely come back for the chilaquiles!

I enjoy stopping by Garlic City Cafe whenever I'm in Gilroy. The garlic ice cream and soup are…read moreworth trying, as I haven't encountered either elsewhere. The garlic burgers and chicken sandwiches are also good, though intense for sensitive stomachs. Fortunately, the burgers can be customized by removing the garlic as desired. The menu is mostly classic American diner fare, with Mexican-American options and Italian-American pasta dishes, including penne and prawns Florentine. The cantaloupe-mango smoothies add variety, while the fried artichokes feel distinctly Californian. It's a fitting regional menu, reflecting Gilroy's garlic heritage, nearby Castroville's artichoke reputation, and the area's agricultural roots. The atmosphere is homey, with a neighborhood feel and plenty of regulars. Service is relaxed but attentive, and prices are slightly high for the area but reasonable overall. It's a good lunch stop for locals, Highway 101 travelers, or Garlic Festival visitors.

Garlic City Cafe is a little gem across the freeway! We were looking for a garlic spot to grab some…read morefood to take home and ended up finding a solid BBQ spot. We got the chicken, tri-tip, and pulled pork, and I finished it all! Everything was juicy and flavorful with a nice dry rub--almost Texas-style BBQ. The pickled onions on the side were a nice touch. The garlic bread was good, although you only get a couple of pieces. Around $50 for the tray was a reasonable price for the amount of food. The ambiance was nice, the restrooms were clean, and the staff was friendly. Definitely coming back for a quick grub!

We were driving home from a quick trip to SJ and decided to stop and eat in Gilroy. After driving…read morearound for a while, we saw this little place in the corner and decided to try it out. Walking in the lady greets you and allows you to select your own seat. It isn't packed at all. The waitress is very kind. My bf ordered the chili verde burrito and I ordered the chicken bacon sandwich. Our food was absolutely amazing. The chili verde had the softest meat I've ever had (yes, I stole some off his plate!). The flavors were very authentic, the colors vibrante and the taste was like homemade with love. My chicken sandwich also didn't disappoint. I decided on a salad so can't rate any fries. The chicken was delicious perfectly seasoned and not dry AT ALL. We also ordered the chips and guacamole that was the best I've had anywhere. Extremely fresh feels like it was made to order. We drove home and enjoyed our large amount of left overs (because the portions are large) for dinner and it was still amazing!!! We will be back just to visit Dany's!

This place was a solid choice for breakfast. Came here with a party of 5 including 2 kids. The food…read morewas served promptly and everything arrived as ordered. I will say that while everyone enjoyed their meals well enough, I heard from more than one person in our party that, for whatever reason, they preferred Black Bear Diner's breakfast. The one thing I didn't appreciate about this place was the very distracting stand of cheap toys and tchotchkes for sale. We were seated at the table directly in front of it and I kept having to remind my kids to stay seated and that we were there to eat, NOT for junky knock off toys.

YUM!!! BBQ 152 in Gilroy, CA is consistently excellent! Not only are their menu items DELICIOUS but…read moreall of their employees are great! Danny gets special mention because he's been there for MANY years and has exceptional customer service! Gilroy is fortunate to have BBQ 152!

We love BBQ 152. We are able to bring our dog and sit outside. Danny, with his new 5-star smile, is…read moreawesome. He always had a little treat for our dog, Maverick. And the food matches the great service and atmospher.

The food is excellent as is the service. They have great coffee and menu…read more My dad was visiting from out of state so we took him there for lunch. He had an omelette and potatoes that he said were excellent. Their biscuits and gravy are my husband's favorite. I'm low carbs high protein so I go for 2 poached eggs with sausage and fruit. The fruit is always fresh and has a good variety of melons and berries. The restaurant itself is very nice and is always very clean.

I'm not very happy with the conversation I had over the phone with the staff today, October 30th at…read morearound 11:30AM. I had called a few days ago regarding reserving a table for a group of 12, and they had let me know that they'll put my name down but we'll all have to arrive on time in order to be seated as it wasn't considered a reservation, to which I said that was okay. Unfortunately, unforeseen circumstances had arose in my family and we could no longer attend, so I called the restaurant to let them know as this place can get busy, and we want to make sure others can be seated. However, when I told them that we had a reservation (as I'm not too sure what else to call it), the person who picked up the phone gave me attitude and said "we don't do reservations here". She didn't give me the opportunity to speak because she kept cutting me off. I tried to explain to her that not having a reservation is totally okay because we were looking to remove my name off the list, but she was being really insensitive to our situation and said "well, now you have to come in right now you can't cancel your reservation anymore". That was not right for her to do, considering what had happened in our family is very serious. This was not right and makes us feel like she was making a joke of our families situation. Although the food is good, because of this horrible experience, we will never be coming back. We've been here a few times already when the service wasn't that good (where one lady in particular would give us attitude), but we gave this place the benefit of the doubt because we understand if people are going through rough patches. We even had a bad experience last week where they forgot our food and we waited over half an hour while everybody else got their food around us, because we really enjoyed coming here. However, this phone call was the last straw and it made us realize that we won't be coming back.

We were in town last weekend and stopped by here. It was great! The servers are so friendly and…read moreatmosphere was great. The decor was phenomenal. Loved the cornbread croutons on the salads the most tho. We will definitely be back.

I lam glad that I tried this place- it has been on my radar for a while now. The vibe is great as…read morethere are 8 or so tv's spread out throughout the dining room for your viewing pleasure. There is also a pool table and few arcade games! The menu is extensive with plenty of traditional bar food options and some Irish staples. Everything sounded delicious, but I opted for the Pop"s Pub burger. I figured that would be a good starting point to get a feel of how good the food is. The burger was good, but not $21.00 good. The fries were tasty ,and I really enjoyed the side salad that came with it. The burger itself came with lettuce , tomato and a house sauce (thousand island blend). The burger was cooked perfectly , and tasted pretty good. However, when you add a $10.00 IPA to the equation and throw in a tip- I was out $41.00. I didn't like my meal enough to spend that kind of money. For a burger to be this pricey, I needed more. This place seems like a cool place to chill ,watch a game, and enjoy a cold beer. I may just do that next time and skip the meal. The service was poor. Once my food was dropped off , I never heard from the lady again to check on me until she dropped off the check.

So on our recent trip to Northern California, we decided to drive a bit and take in the sights…read morethrough Carmel, Monterrey and Big Sur which was very beautiful by the way. The 17 mile drive at Pebble Beach was amazing and highly recommend it to everyone. So part of this driving trip included having dinner in Gilroy, California which I came to find out while in California is the "Garlic" capital of the world. Who knew? So after Big Sur, we turned North and headed straight to Gilroy and the Westside Grill. I have to say that prior to getting there you could actually smell all the garlic in the air as we started making our way in to the City limits. We happen to love garlic so it was a delicious smell and totally unexpected. Upon arriving everyone was very friendly and we were seated pretty quickly. Place was jumping and their full bar was pretty packed as well. You could tell this is a well known local spot, which is exactly what we were hoping for. The he drinks were excellent and all the food that evening was great as well. As you can imagine, we had a number of dishes and appetizers that included, you guessed it, GARLIC! How could we not, the temptation was too great! . You could tell all the garlic was incredibly fresh and tasted great. From the Shrimp Scampi to the garlic rolls to the Italian dishes we ordered it was all very fresh and very good. Our server was amazing as well. So if you find yourself in the garlic capital of the world or just driving through and want to grab a quick bite, you may want to check them out and hey have a drink while you are there. You earned it on that long drive. God bless, enjoy and bon appetit mes amis!

I wanted to try garlic food while in garlic capital…read more The garlic fries were delicious. Crisp. Even after 20 min. It's still crisp. Strong garlic taste. Garlic noodles. It was very oily. Definitely prefer a dryer garlic noodles. Lobster bisque was not bad.

Such a cute and cozy little restaurant! It really has that comforting mom-and-pop feel, with…read morehomestyle food that makes you feel like you're eating somewhere local and familiar. They have so many options on the menu that I honestly had a hard time deciding what I wanted between the steak, pork chops, pasta, and everything else. The salad was really good too, especially with their homemade ranch! These are exactly the kind of restaurants my husband and I love finding. We live in Mountain View, so I'm a little sad it's all the way in Gilroy, but anytime we're passing through the area, we'll definitely be stopping by again. Such a great little find!

Stopped by for brunch with a family member. Very "old school" local diner (just take a look at the…read morevintage cash register to see what I mean). It was around 10am on a Thursday and the place was hopping with customers. We were told to sit anywhere and provided drinks and menus quickly. The menu is quite extensive. I ordered Virginia ham, hash browns and sunny side up eggs ($13.99). My family member ordered a burger. The food arrived quickly. HUGE portion sizes of tasty food. The Virginia ham was a very tender 1/2 inch thick luscious slab. My family member raved about how tasty the burger was and we were both in a food coma when we left. The parking lot is laid out kind of weird but all parking spots are easy for the mobility impaired to navigate to the entrance of the restaurant. Overall, this is a fun and hunger satisfying local eatery.