Food is delicious and the people who work/own the restaurant are really phenomenal people. It gets…read morevery busy and they close early so if you get a chance and can make it here for a meal, do yourself a favor and do it. I don't always work from home and when I do, I might just work through lunch but I crave that ribeye sandwich and the deli sandwiches are filling and flavorful and just tastes like REAL food. Parking is hard to come by (had to park on the street and walk 3 blocks the last time I was here) Tables aren't plentiful (but you can usually scope one out) A lot of wine, and beer and sodas and everything in between to choose from They used to let you pick your own steak and they cook it for a few but I haven't seen that sign in a while. Still good selection of proteins to take home and cook yourself.

i use to grab lunch here when i worked around the corner years ago. never thought too much about…read moretheir food but everyone just speaks so highly about this place. after so many years i came back to try their steak sandwich, tri-tip sandwich, meatball sandwich, and beef ravioli with meat sauce. my firsts visit, i ordered the tri-tip sandwich and it was decent. meat was dry and drenched in bbq sauce. i think thats the only flavor you taste. the second time, i got the steak sandwich. their steak sandwich was the blandest sandwich i've ever had. didn't even seem like they threw on salt and pepper. i did not enjoy this whatsoever. i honestly just took the steak out of the sandwich and dipped it in A1 sauce. threw away the bread, lettuce, and tomato because it was all so soggy. it took me a while to return, and when i finally did ... i ordered a meatball sandwich and the beef ravioli with meat sauce. the beef ravioli was ok imo. strange how people are saying it's the best ravioli ever. the meatball sandwich too was ok. i did love the cheese pull when i took the first half to eat. i can see why there are plenty of reviews saying that their food is on the bland side because i definitely agree. it's honestly not worth the cost and yes, everyone there is not the nicest. you'll most likely deal with someone rude there than someone nice. after trying different foods each time, i think ive given them enough chances. no need to go back for ok food and rude service. i'll take my hard earned money elsewhere.

Amazing chicken biriyani and mutton biriyani is served at this counter deli inside a small halal…read moremarket. Stopped in on a Sunday afternoon to get their biriyani based on a friend's recommendation. Best biriyani I've had. I usually dont love how strong the spices are in restaurant biriyani, however the biriyani here was perfect! The meats were also very tender and flavorful. Portions size is very large and can feed at least 2 hungry people! Prices are also very reasonable. The people there are also very friendly. Takeout only.

I always drive by but never had the nerve to goin and try their food. On Friday, I was on my way…read moretogo to Mexico Bakery do their torta but as I was driving out, I said let's go get the biriyani instead so I ended up at San Jose Halal Market. Parking is easy to find. I came for the goat biriyani but it's only offered durning the weekend. I need up getting

I LOVE the run down market feel, it makes me feel like a child again walking through old asian…read morestores. Nothing is really labeled in the fridge. I have no idea what it is in them. I just see prices lol. However the cashier is really nice and can answer many questions. Their papaya salad is the BEST I have ever had. Super fresh, made order. They wrap it up real tight with syranwrap so none of the sauce spills. They have a more extended menu Friday to Sunday.

This is my absolute favorite spot for papaya salad with salted crab. The shop is small but filled…read morewith authentic groceries, which adds to the experience. You can customize the spice level exactly how you like it, and they always pack it carefully so nothing leaks. I honestly don't know where else you can get such delicious, authentic papaya salad for just $10. The people that owns the place are very friendly and humble.

Looking for shredded pork(cha bom) so we choose this place. They don't offer too much sample. Only…read morelet you choose which one you want sample so my husband only try 2 beef jerky that he think he will like. They accept card payment. Many selection of snacks. We bought 3 snacks.

Great place to get Vietnamese snacks in San Jose. Located in the Grand Century Mall. Service is…read morenice. Highly recommend for the locals and visitors.

Sariyah Al-Saawas song loud and clear drew my attention to this store. My first time here and I was…read morepleasantly surprised to see this blend of Middle Eastern and Latin products adorning every aisle!! I walked in and turned left to find a bunch of serving ware and cookware, tucked next to it are aisles of snacks and cookies. The farthest left corner is the raw meat section - this was the only aisle I didn't visit, and it's taking away from 5 star rating! The aisle had a strong odor, foul almost! Perhaps a little cleaning and maybe storage/refrigeration should be looked into. I was particularly drawn to the tahini and spice aisle. Also, the Mexican pottery section. I walked in with a resolve to just look around. Alas, I walked out with a bag of amazing goodies! Dry dill, mint leaves, dry green sabzi mix, plenty of other spices. Worth a visit!!!

I gave this store the benefit of the doubt a few months ago when I noticed they had started selling…read morepork in a small section of what was supposed to be a halal market. Unfortunately, I visited again today, and things have only gotten worse. The pork section has now expanded into a major part of the store, while the halal section has been reduced to what feels like a small kiosk. For a business that built its reputation around serving the Muslim community, this is incredibly disappointing. I asked the Arab Muslim working at the checkout if these changes were hurting their business. He smiled and told me that business is actually better than before. If that's the direction the owners want to take, that's their choice--but it also means they've chosen profit over the values that originally brought many of us through their doors. At this point, I wouldn't be surprised if beer and alcohol are next. The store no longer resembles the halal market it once claimed to be. Today was my last purchase here. I have officially stopped shopping at La Princesa and will be taking my business elsewhere. As a Muslim, I cannot support a store that has moved so far away from the principles it once represented. I dont know how do these people even sleep at night doesn't their conscious bite them of guilt and disgust for cheating Allah and the community. In my opinion, they have traded their values for profit, and that is deeply disappointing. May Allah guide them back to the right path.

The store looks like it has a extensive inventory of exotic goods you can't find at the every day…read moremarket, but I haven't had the opportunity to look through every aisle. I usually go straight to the Samosas hehe. Food: A Samosas....another craving that needs to be quench every now and then. The ones they offer here hits the spot. If u got a buck or two and in need of a filling snack, they got u. The only downside is the sauce they offer isn't the one that you usually get. Kinda need the red and green sauces to complete the experience tho. - John

I came in to buy some red dal and the owner (older gentleman) was really rude when I asked if they…read morehad it in stock. He yelled "Why can't you just look for it?!?!" I was surprised and offended enough to leave. It's your store, and it's not unreasonable to ask where an item is during the season. If you want to be that rude then don't run a business. Don't go here, they won't treat you with basic human decency.

Well decorated sweet store with wide variety of candies. They have all sorts of sugar, chocolate,…read morenuts, and even alcohol-based candies. The service is great, location is perfect. Sometimes they have promos and samples. The packaging is neat and solid.

I've been to other locations of this chain and the prices are alright. The people who work here get…read morea little pushy and it almost forces you to buy something even though you just want to browse. Also, the hours are inaccurate. I tried to come here and the hours say it closes at 10pm. I came at 8pm and it was closed. It seems like they just want to open and close whenever they feel like it. That or the hours on Yelp need to be updated.

This has the best Mediterranean food that I've ever tasted. The chicken kabob is very juicy and…read moreflavorful and the shami kaboodeh is amazingly seasoned. The portions are huge and the prices are dirt cheap. I've been to many of these places in the east coast and in the west coast and this is the purely a 10/10! I haven't tried any of their lamb dishes yet and I'm so looking forward to it. The only downside is their limited parking space that is usually full. Other than that this is a place that you should try out and experience one of San Jose's hidden gem.

Came here to get takeout as I had heard food was good. Arrived a little before 9pm and was bluntly…read moretold the kitchen is closed. Went over to the meat counter and decided to get a pound of ground beef instead. The sign said $7.99 per lb. Went to pay and was charged $10.99 per lb. Asked why the discrepancy in price. Was told 'It's freshly ground'. There was no sign of $10.99 for freshly ground beef. Nor was it freshly ground, since the person behind the counter just took some out from a holding tray. Didn't want to argue so paid and left. Another red flag is there were a LOT of Sadaf products (iykyk). The only plus thing was there was a good variety of Eastern/Asian products, but prices were on the higher side. Can get better service and better prices at other halal shops.

No frills banh cuon spot. Grandma was there, not friendly. She speaks Cantonese and Vietnamese. She…read moresuggests 1 pound for every 2 people. You gotta order at the door. Peeking inside, the place looks really unsanitary. Bowls and messy everywhere. Parking does suck. Main Menu: banh khong = plain banh hanh = fried onions on top banh tom chay = Ground Shrimp banh thit = minced pork hu tieu = thin noodles mi quang nghe = noodles (seems like you may need to order a day before) nuon mam = fish sauce They do sell other things but I'm not sure if they are seasonal. We bought 3 pounds banh thit (with pork) and 2 fried dough balls with mung inside. Delicious!!! Banh cuon was syran wrapped, no aluminum tray.

Talk about hole in the wall!…read more I was super excited to come here cause I'm sick and tired of paying $20 for a plate of banh cuon in a restaurant only to get like 3 rolls. Here, you can get a pound of banh cuon for $6-$8. Now this place is not for the faint of heart. You can easily mistaken it for an old storefront that's been abandoned. Pre-Covid, you could eat in the shop. When the pandemic hit, they started only taking orders through a window/counter and it's been like that since. When you peer through the window, it might make you question your decisions and make you want to turn right around. Stay, and you'll get some pretty good and cheap banh cuon! We got 3 pounds of banh cuon with meat. Was it the best banh cuon I've ever had? Probably not. Was it good for $8/lb? HELL YEAH. We'd come back. I've never been but my mom says their other location is cleaner. Although this place definitely didn't look that clean, it didn't bother me enough to go out of the way just to go to their other location. I was worried we would have trouble finding parking based on all the reviews but it wasn't too bad. We didn't have too much trouble on a Saturday afternoon.

The guy at food counter was great in his suggestions. Just to be Nice,He threw in a small piece of…read moreCarnitas in my order. Which I later Appreciated it. I blindly ordered 3 Pupusas, not knowing the filling or how Big they were. I told him to surprise me. I was wrong, they r so big, and im so freakn Full...haha. My compa is Salvadorian n these r pretty close to how good he makes them. Delicious, gonna go back, but maybe only 2 next time...hahaha

As someone who lived in Miami, where multicultural food options are everywhere -- Colombian,…read moreVenezuelan, Puerto Rican, Cuban, you name it -- moving to Northern California was a bit of a culture shock (and let's be honest... a price shock too ). Everything here is expensive -- even the air feels like it has a service fee -- but that's just California life. That's why Chaparral Supermarket is such a gem. What really impressed me is their vast selection of Colombian foods and treats. As a Colombian myself, finding familiar products from home while living away from home truly means a lot. From snacks to staples, they carry items that are hard to find elsewhere in the area, and it instantly made me feel a little more grounded as a newcomer to the state. Yes, prices are higher than what I was used to back in Miami -- but for Northern California, it's expected, and honestly, worth it for the selection and convenience. You can't really complain when you're getting a taste of home in a place where that's not always easy to find. If you're Colombian, Latin American, or just someone who loves exploring authentic international foods beyond the usual options, this place is 100% worth a visit. Chaparral makes being far from home feel a little closer.