Delicious Mexican food in San José , friendly and helpful staff. Affordable prices and the fresh made tortillas are a plus.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caldo De Res
juan garcia
Almost $80 for 3 menudo orders to go. Got to the house no lime. 👎
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Mimi Lishes
If you are looking for a good Mexican restaurant, well this the one the staff is very friendly. They don't make you wait a long time to take your order or make it. The lady Doña Elena is very nice and she always makes sure that her staff is on top of everything. Very clean place bathrooms are always clean. Let me not mention the food, the food is excellent the rice n beans are 😋.
Valen Vallejo
The chicken soup was perfect
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Caldo De Res
Austin Zhuang
Late night dining often brings with it a unique charm, and my recent visit to El Grullo in East San Jose, specifically for pozole,was nothing short of memorable. They’re open everyday until 11pm, so get yours while it’s still hot and fresh!
I got my pozole to-go (which is not recommended), BUT the moment the containers of pozole were placed in front of me, I was enveloped by the invigorating aroma of spices and hominy. The broth, with its vibrant red hue, was a festival of flavors—zesty, robust, and perfectly seasoned. Each spoonful awakened the senses, a delightful dance of tanginess and warmth.
The puerco was exceptionally tender, effortlessly yielding to the fork, a testament to the hours of simmering care it must have undergone. Each bite was succulent, with the pork absorbing the harmonious medley of spices and chiles, further enhancing the rich depth of the soup.
Adding a satisfying crunch to the meal were the tostadas. Their toastiness provided a welcome contrast to the heartiness of the pozole, each bite crackling delightfully with every interaction with the flavorful broth. However, I did find myself longing for a dip of crema, which would have added a creamy richness and slight cooling touch to the fiery warmth of the pozole. Even so, the experience was way far from lacking.
The environment was quite opening, to say the least — the señoritas were very eye opening to other people of any race trying their food.
In sum, El Grullo delivered a late-night culinary adventure that lingered on my palate long after the meal was over. The expertly crafted pozole, combined with the unfussy yet cozy ambiance, makes it a must-visit for any food enthusiast seeking a soulful and satisfying meal.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pozole Pork, Caldo De Res, Chimichanga
Viviana Escobar
Greta food and always good service. Love this place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pozole, Burrito Bowl, Chips and Salsa, Salsas, Chimichanga, Sope De Azada Y Taco De Azada, Chorizo Con Huevos, Omelet Mexican, Chilaquiles Con Huevo, Bistec Ala Mexicana, Chile Verde Plate, Carne Asada Taco, Enchiladas, Caldo De Res
Sherene Saenz
Servers were nice and helpful. Inside was old. Needs some paint and a good dusting. Seems to need some updating. Definitely needs air conditioning. The food was ok. Rice and beans good but cheese could be added to beans for flavor. My tamales fell apart, seemed frozen then microwaved not fresh tasting or moist. Dry... My mom got chile verde and she did not like it. My sister got flautas/taquitos... they were decent. Needed seasoning or flavor. Chips (seemed out of bag) and salsa was hot/spicy.
amazing food comoforting great service I recommend buying from here the food was delicious
M
This place was AMAZING I highly recommend trying the pocole. Super flavorful and comforting. Everyone was very nice and the Atmosphere reminded me of home (: they have been here for 35 years and it truly shows in there food. I've been recommending this place to everyone and will continue to due so.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pozole, Salsas
ricardo castillo
Parking: Muy accesible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Huevos Rancheros
Christopher Mantilla
Very cheap and good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sebastian Diaz
Great beef
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Carne Asada Taco, Beef Soup
Excellent service, authentic Mexican Food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious Mexican food in San José , friendly and helpful staff. Affordable prices and the fresh made tortillas are a plus.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caldo De Res
Almost $80 for 3 menudo orders to go. Got to the house no lime. 👎
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
If you are looking for a good Mexican restaurant, well this the one the staff is very friendly. They don't make you wait a long time to take your order or make it. The lady Doña Elena is very nice and she always makes sure that her staff is on top of everything. Very clean place bathrooms are always clean. Let me not mention the food, the food is excellent the rice n beans are 😋.
The chicken soup was perfect
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Caldo De Res
Late night dining often brings with it a unique charm, and my recent visit to El Grullo in East San Jose, specifically for pozole,was nothing short of memorable. They’re open everyday until 11pm, so get yours while it’s still hot and fresh!
I got my pozole to-go (which is not recommended), BUT the moment the containers of pozole were placed in front of me, I was enveloped by the invigorating aroma of spices and hominy. The broth, with its vibrant red hue, was a festival of flavors—zesty, robust, and perfectly seasoned. Each spoonful awakened the senses, a delightful dance of tanginess and warmth.
The puerco was exceptionally tender, effortlessly yielding to the fork, a testament to the hours of simmering care it must have undergone. Each bite was succulent, with the pork absorbing the harmonious medley of spices and chiles, further enhancing the rich depth of the soup.
Adding a satisfying crunch to the meal were the tostadas. Their toastiness provided a welcome contrast to the heartiness of the pozole, each bite crackling delightfully with every interaction with the flavorful broth. However, I did find myself longing for a dip of crema, which would have added a creamy richness and slight cooling touch to the fiery warmth of the pozole. Even so, the experience was way far from lacking.
The environment was quite opening, to say the least — the señoritas were very eye opening to other people of any race trying their food.
In sum, El Grullo delivered a late-night culinary adventure that lingered on my palate long after the meal was over. The expertly crafted pozole, combined with the unfussy yet cozy ambiance, makes it a must-visit for any food enthusiast seeking a soulful and satisfying meal.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pozole Pork, Caldo De Res, Chimichanga
Greta food and always good service. Love this place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pozole, Burrito Bowl, Chips and Salsa, Salsas, Chimichanga, Sope De Azada Y Taco De Azada, Chorizo Con Huevos, Omelet Mexican, Chilaquiles Con Huevo, Bistec Ala Mexicana, Chile Verde Plate, Carne Asada Taco, Enchiladas, Caldo De Res
Servers were nice and helpful. Inside was old. Needs some paint and a good dusting. Seems to need some updating. Definitely needs air conditioning.
The food was ok. Rice and beans good but cheese could be added to beans for flavor. My tamales fell apart, seemed frozen then microwaved not fresh tasting or moist. Dry... My mom got chile verde and she did not like it. My sister got flautas/taquitos... they were decent. Needed seasoning or flavor. Chips (seemed out of bag) and salsa was hot/spicy.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Good service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Exquisite homemade flavor
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Huevos A la Mexicana
Restaurantji Recommends
amazing food comoforting great service I recommend buying from here the food was delicious
This place was AMAZING I highly recommend trying the pocole. Super flavorful and comforting. Everyone was very nice and the Atmosphere reminded me of home (: they have been here for 35 years and it truly shows in there food. I've been recommending this place to everyone and will continue to due so.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pozole, Salsas
Parking: Muy accesible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Huevos Rancheros
Very cheap and good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great beef
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Carne Asada Taco, Beef Soup
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