We had an hour and 15 to kill before our show, we saw this place across the way. I was driving and my friend was looking forward to being able to finally unwind and have two or three cocktails. I was looking forward to one, plus maybe some food.It took 25 minutes for us to be able to place our order, and another 30 to arrive. There was no time to enjoy the food or drink, never mind order another.This was on a Wednesday night, with three people who seemed to be getting paid to be there. One was just chatting, another seemed to just be bringing food from the kitchen, and the third seemed to be the one doing most of the work, but then she'd stop and chat with employee #1.For what it's worth, I liked the cocktail. The guac and chips were ok.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Siya J.
Food is delectable! Service is hit or miss but the ambiance makes up for it! Definitely recommend the chips and guacamole!
Glen N.
Pros: Good guacamole, fat salty chips. Salsa is watery but good for heat. Atypical spot with glass walls for people watching. Not overly bright. Spacious. Good location, if you like downtown. Huge selection of dad beers (domestics). What could be improved: dim the overhead lighting, add some mood music, add more menu items, and deactivate the Yelp check in offer if you're not going to honor it.
Steven Petersen
We are avid tequila drinkers. I ordered a Tesoro añejo chilled. It was $20. And sadly - it was 100% watered down. Unclear if the bartender himself knew the liquor he served was watered down by the owner. Or if he did it. But crazy that a Mexican-themed bar would flatten out their spirits.Also service wasn’t good. I had to grab almost all of the stuff I ordered myself from the bar (drinks, waters, napkins, utensils). The bartender only came by at the beginning and then expected us to serve ourselves.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Steve P.
We are avid tequila drinkers. I ordered a Tesoro añejo chilled. It was $20. And sadly - it was 100% watered down. Unclear if the bartender himself knew the liquor he served was watered down by the owner. Or if he did it. But crazy that a Mexican-themed bar would flatten out their spirits.
mari s.
I'm picky when it comes to my chilaquiles. The salsa needs to be super flavorful, the tortilla chips have to stay crisp, cheesy. It's the perfect combo to the rich flavor of an over easy egg. Cobre and Clay's chilaquiles just hit the spot! Serving it on a skillet is genius! I could have this every day! Definitely coming back just for this perfection!
James Fridman
Awesome service from Oscar
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ellie W.
Stayed in San Jose Marriott overnight at the weekend. The restaurant is conveniently located inside the hotel. Ordered fish taco and street corn salad for my teenage son and he liked both. The service for order to-go is very fast as well. Would recommend for anyone in the area or stay in the hotel.
Aurelia M.
At Cobre & Clay, I ordered this quesadillia, it's so good! I'll definitely order this again. They mix good drinks too. Good restaurant choice!
Jessica Z.
My first time eating here since it became Cobre & Clay. I came right when they opened. I ordered the Birria Tacos! So tasty! It came with 3 tortillas and the birria meat in a bowl and it was a good amount! Good service! I asked the bartender (Oscar) his opinion of the birria tacos and he recommend to try it. Glad I did! I'll try the costillas next time lol... I liked the open area of the cantina. There's lots of light coming in from all the windows and doors and they have good music playing. It's at the corner of the street, connected to the Marriott hotel, and you can see Cesar Chavez Park. Overall yummy!!
My friends were exploring the downtown area before we went to a nearby event and ran into Cobre & Clay, we wanted a small bite to eat before a long day so we decided to stop by and check what they had. I ended up ordering the chips and guac and they were delicious, well worth the price and the service was excellent and prompt. The cocktail menu looked good as well and we will probably be back to check out other things on their menu :)
Richard L.
Working to get up on its feet, this place replaces Tanq in the same venue tucked under the Marriott on Market street. Great spot to drink and look at the downtown foot traffic in San Jose, and being just around the corner from the convention centre it can be quite entertaining. The mood is Mexico, with interesting decor and menus but the food execution lacks confidence and polish to match the look. The chips and salsa needed oomph (or maybe just a little salt) and every third chip was stale, despite being 'house made' per the menu. The street tacos were likewise a little lacking, with chewy, tasteless tortillas contrasting with the delicious carne asada and fresh accompaniments. The staff were attentive to a fault though and did their best to keep me entertained, fed and watered. I feel that with a bit more work this place can come up good and prove to be a worthwhile diversion for hotel guests and convention passers-by.
We had an hour and 15 to kill before our show, we saw this place across the way. I was driving and my friend was looking forward to being able to finally unwind and have two or three cocktails. I was looking forward to one, plus maybe some food.It took 25 minutes for us to be able to place our order, and another 30 to arrive. There was no time to enjoy the food or drink, never mind order another.This was on a Wednesday night, with three people who seemed to be getting paid to be there. One was just chatting, another seemed to just be bringing food from the kitchen, and the third seemed to be the one doing most of the work, but then she'd stop and chat with employee #1.For what it's worth, I liked the cocktail. The guac and chips were ok.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Food is delectable! Service is hit or miss but the ambiance makes up for it! Definitely recommend the chips and guacamole!
Pros: Good guacamole, fat salty chips. Salsa is watery but good for heat. Atypical spot with glass walls for people watching. Not overly bright. Spacious. Good location, if you like downtown. Huge selection of dad beers (domestics). What could be improved: dim the overhead lighting, add some mood music, add more menu items, and deactivate the Yelp check in offer if you're not going to honor it.
We are avid tequila drinkers. I ordered a Tesoro añejo chilled. It was $20. And sadly - it was 100% watered down. Unclear if the bartender himself knew the liquor he served was watered down by the owner. Or if he did it. But crazy that a Mexican-themed bar would flatten out their spirits.Also service wasn’t good. I had to grab almost all of the stuff I ordered myself from the bar (drinks, waters, napkins, utensils). The bartender only came by at the beginning and then expected us to serve ourselves.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
We are avid tequila drinkers. I ordered a Tesoro añejo chilled. It was $20. And sadly - it was 100% watered down. Unclear if the bartender himself knew the liquor he served was watered down by the owner. Or if he did it. But crazy that a Mexican-themed bar would flatten out their spirits.
I'm picky when it comes to my chilaquiles. The salsa needs to be super flavorful, the tortilla chips have to stay crisp, cheesy. It's the perfect combo to the rich flavor of an over easy egg. Cobre and Clay's chilaquiles just hit the spot! Serving it on a skillet is genius! I could have this every day! Definitely coming back just for this perfection!
Awesome service from Oscar
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stayed in San Jose Marriott overnight at the weekend. The restaurant is conveniently located inside the hotel. Ordered fish taco and street corn salad for my teenage son and he liked both. The service for order to-go is very fast as well. Would recommend for anyone in the area or stay in the hotel.
At Cobre & Clay, I ordered this quesadillia, it's so good! I'll definitely order this again. They mix good drinks too. Good restaurant choice!
My first time eating here since it became Cobre & Clay. I came right when they opened. I ordered the Birria Tacos! So tasty! It came with 3 tortillas and the birria meat in a bowl and it was a good amount! Good service! I asked the bartender (Oscar) his opinion of the birria tacos and he recommend to try it. Glad I did! I'll try the costillas next time lol... I liked the open area of the cantina. There's lots of light coming in from all the windows and doors and they have good music playing. It's at the corner of the street, connected to the Marriott hotel, and you can see Cesar Chavez Park. Overall yummy!!
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My friends were exploring the downtown area before we went to a nearby event and ran into Cobre & Clay, we wanted a small bite to eat before a long day so we decided to stop by and check what they had. I ended up ordering the chips and guac and they were delicious, well worth the price and the service was excellent and prompt. The cocktail menu looked good as well and we will probably be back to check out other things on their menu :)
Working to get up on its feet, this place replaces Tanq in the same venue tucked under the Marriott on Market street. Great spot to drink and look at the downtown foot traffic in San Jose, and being just around the corner from the convention centre it can be quite entertaining. The mood is Mexico, with interesting decor and menus but the food execution lacks confidence and polish to match the look. The chips and salsa needed oomph (or maybe just a little salt) and every third chip was stale, despite being 'house made' per the menu. The street tacos were likewise a little lacking, with chewy, tasteless tortillas contrasting with the delicious carne asada and fresh accompaniments. The staff were attentive to a fault though and did their best to keep me entertained, fed and watered. I feel that with a bit more work this place can come up good and prove to be a worthwhile diversion for hotel guests and convention passers-by.