The Grill on the Alley is a steakhouse in downtown San Jose. Modeled after the great restaurants of the 1930’s and 1940’s, The Grill on the Alley is known as one of the country’s best steakhouses. Inside, the restaurant is out of a movie with dark wood, glamorous tables with white tablecloths, beautiful floral centerpieces, […]
Luna Mexican Kitchen focuses on authentic Mexican food and clean, simple ingredients. They strive for food and flavors that are fresh and seasonal, all the while revolving around the core trinity of corn, chili, and beans. Start off with one of their signature margaritas or a classic horchata, along with handmade tortilla chips and salsa. […]
Chavelas Restaurant might look small and casual, but this authentic Mexican restaurant packs some big flavor and unique touches into its classic dishes. Start your meal with Micheladas overflowing with shrimp or the fresh horchata to drink, along with their hand made chips and salsa. The menu features hearty burritos and tacos, as well as […]
Tacos El Compa Taqueria has a simple, clean dining room, but this simple setting is where something truly spectacular takes place. The fresh, authentic Mexican fare that comes from the kitchen proves that fine dining doesn't have to be stuffy. According to regulars, Tacos El Compa shines the brightest when it comes to burritos, and […]
Music in the Park is a summer concert series that the whole family can enjoy. Held at Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Music in the Park features a variety of different styles of music, as well as food trucks, craft beer, games, and up-and-coming local artists. On July 20th, check out Blues Traveler, a band that […]
Tacos El Compa Taqueria boasts a full spread of authentic Mexican food, but patrons seem to agree that the burritos really stand out the most. The burritos come in two sizes: regular and super. The regular burritos are stuffed with your choice of meat, rice, beans, and pico de gallo. The super burritos have all […]
San Jose has more than its fair share of taco joints, but one that really sets itself apart from the rest is Spartan Taco Truck. This truck is usually found on East William Street, and is a great place to satisfy those late-night taco cravings. This is one of the best places for tacos with […]
If you’re interested in enjoying a meal you can feel good about, be sure to check out Our House in San Jose. This Park Avenue establishment offers food that goes well beyond what you might expect from a neighborhood eatery. The main mission of Our House is to create delicious dishes with locally-sourced, sustainable ingredients […]
San Jose is home to a plethora of great bars, but Vino Vino, on North San Pedro Street, has to be one of the city's best spots for wine. This wine bar is an excellent place to hang out. With its rustic, industrial decor, big screen TVs and laid-back vibe, you’ll feel right at home […]
Cha Cha Sushi serves up some of the freshest sushi in all of San Jose. This authentic Japanese eatery rolls together huge sushi rolls and thick slices of sashimi to feed hungry guests. Guests say the 49ers and Titanic rolls are both filled with unique flavors, and others tend to order spicy tuna and Brandon […]