El Buen Sazón

995 Saratoga Ave, San Jose
(408) 320-2619

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JACK SOMERVILLE

We were the only Gringos in the place. The rest were Hispanic. That says it all. The food was muy authentico!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ruby.

Good reviews are all fake !! if I could give negative stars I would. Extremely rude waitress and manager. I got the enchiladas and the chicken was spoiled, it smelled rotten. they refused to remove them from my check even though I didn't touch the plate.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Eric Berseth

A really great little restaurant. I've been here many times for lunch and dinner and would say that it is the best Mexican place in the area. Food is simply delicious.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rice and Beans, Birria Skillet, Shrimp Tostadas, Barria Tacos, Ceviche

j-r conlin

Chances are, you know this place. It's the restaurant on Saratoga that has a long line every Sunday and the best breakfast in San Jose. But did you know that they have fantastic food the rest of the week?

The meats are perfectly seasoned and servings are generous. The atmosphere is cozy and service is unrushed. I have no idea why there aren't lines here every day.

Go. Enjoy the birria, the camarones de diablo, or just see why folk love getting breakfast there on Sunday mornings.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ivania Palacios

Everything was perfect just I brought my baby and it's not a place a baby loves to be because of the loud music.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

rous zaragoza

The chilaquiles taste like chipotle sauce, to me they are not good, I really don't know why it is called the good zason and the food has nothing like zason ?

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 3

Esmeralda Leon

They have great dinner specials and their breakfast/brunch is so delicious! I had the red chilaquiles and they were probably some of the best I've had in the area. The service is great too. I have zero complaints and will definitely be coming back more often.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chilaquiles Verdes

Gabriel Davila

My absolute favorite place in San Jose the two weeks I spent there , every meal I had was delicious , great portion , I loved the chilaquiles!!! This place is a certified authentic Mexican restaurant you have to try this place out highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Birria Skillet

Sherah Bassard

My husband and I found this wonderful restaurant by Google search -- we were in the area and in the mood for some Margaritas! Man, were we impressed! One of the owners helped us get seated and encouraged us to try their sangria. He offered us each a sample and I was sold!! Loved both the sangria and the mango Margarita! Their drinks are both beautiful and delicious~ garnished with orchids, oranges, limes and cucumbers! A true party in a glass ~ but with a splash of elegance. More like a soiree in a glass lol! I'm writing right now from one of the indoor tables where I set up my laptop to do some work while my husband teaches voice at the Avloni Music Academy. He reached weekly, and to be honest I've gotten tired of the Starbucks routine. This is a welcome change, although not a true Internet cafe. They welcome folks to come and stay a while. The drinks are delicious, the snacks are tasty and the vibe is relaxed, cheerful and welcoming. On the menu, our favorites were the wings, the Tinga tacos and the quesabirria plate. Their chips are thin and crispy, and the salsas are thick & robust with a kick but not too spicy, and they pair beautifully with their handmade guacamole. And here, presentation is everything! Definitely need to try it out if you haven't already. We instantly fell in love.

Parking: You'll find ample parking just outside the restaurant. The area is safe and we had direct visualization of our car.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings, Chips and Salsa, Quesabirria Plate

Edgar Pereda

Good place, good food, lot of options

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mochi Mo

Absolutely delicious, with genuinely sweet and kind service! Thank you so much for our delicious meal. I got the chilaquiles and am so glad I did. We were asked by a very cute princess if we wanted chips and salsa, to which we happily agreed. Everyone checked in with us and made sure our water glasses were always full. All in all a wonderful experience and I am so happy to have chosen El Buen Sazon for our breakfast.

Kid-friendliness: Has a large outdoor patio

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jahanna Davila

The food here was amazing, well what my husband and I had was really good. He had the chilaquiles and I had the birria skillet. Probably one of the best Mexican breakfast I have ver had, aside from Mexico. There really wasn’t anyone there, and it was quiet in the morning. Food came out quickly and their portions were huge.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Jackie Calderon

The food was so good! Menu had so many great choices. Definitely will go back again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Raider Rich

Excellent service! They Brought chips,salsa and water as soon as we were seated. Came for Taco Tuesday special. Even Brought my dog a water bowl.

I will return. Thank you!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lado Chido

Super slow and ignorant service

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