La Peñita
$ • Mexican, Vegetarian
Hours:
601 S 1st St, San Jose
(408) 295-0434
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Hours
Monday | 9AM - 3PM |
Tuesday | 9AM - 3PM |
Wednesday | Closed |
Thursday | 9AM - 3PM |
Friday | 9AM - 3PM |
Saturday | 9AM - 3PM |
Sunday | 9AM - 3PM |
La Peñita offers tasty food with good service, despite slightly high prices. The albondigas soup, served with Mexican rice and homemade tortillas, stands out. However, some find the $19.95 price steep compared to other ethnic soups. The meatballs in the soup lacked flavor and were not thoroughly heated, requiring extra seasoning. On a positive note, the carrots were a highlight. Regulars praise the beef soup and albondiga soup for their authentic, grandma-style flavors that evoke nostalgic memories of traditional Mexican cooking. The restaurant's unassuming ambiance lets the flavors shine, making it a hidden gem worth revisiting.