Mar y Tierra Mexican Restaurant

Name: Mar y Tierra Mexican Restaurant
Address: 1373 Kooser Rd STE B, San Jose, California, 95118, US
Telephone: (408) 613-2534
Price range: $
Rating: 4.5

$ • Mexican, Seafood, Sushi Bars

Hours:
1373 Kooser Rd STE B, San Jose
(408) 613-2534

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About Mar y Tierra Mexican Restaurant

Mar y Tierra Mexican Restaurant offers a warm, welcoming, and authentic Mexican vibe with festive decorations and a fun, light atmosphere that feels like a beach resort. The space is bigger on the inside with many comfortable and spacious seating options, including a full bar and a large screen TV.

The food receives consistent praise, described as excellent, authentic, and uniquely fresh. Guests love the complimentary chips and salsa, which are fresh and perfectly spicy. Popular items include the ceviche and guacamole trio, the fajitas, the asada quesadilla, and the tortilla soup. The Cadillac margaritas are perfect, strong, and tasty, with happy hour offering a free appetizer with each cocktail. Portions are good and prices are reasonable.

While many find everything delicious, some main dishes like the camarones ala diabla and mojarra frita can be disappointing, with issues like overcooked shrimp or lacking flavor. The staff is consistently noted as super friendly, helpful, attentive, and charming. The overall experience is excellent, making it a great spot to hang out with friends or family, and many customers plan to return or are already regulars.