La Penita Restaurant
601 S 1st St, 95113-2809 - San Jose
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Mexican
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Food is always great. My late husband loved the chiliquellas with 2 eggs on top
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The food is always great, but it's such a small place that it gets pretty crowded. Parking can also be a challenge to find.
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The most authentic Mexican food I’ve had in San Jose. Feels like I’m eating in grandmas kitchen.
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The food was good but the customer service was ehh. We sat In the corner right at the front window and were waiting to order when two more people walked in and sat on the left hand side of the restaurant. She walked directly over to them and took their order. They got their food before she even took our order. We ordered menudo and Mole and it seemed like forever before we got served. After we finished, it took a long time to get her attention to pay the bill. Even thought we had to pay cash because their ATM wasn't working we still tipped 10 bucks. Going to try again this weekend. Fingers crossed.
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La Penita is our all time favorite for true authentic Mexican food 🌮🌯 our first visit since the pandemic. Their Caldo Res , OMG our all time favorite. You have to request for the Red Sala and extra tortillas for a complete filling lunch. Don't get me wrong, the rest of the menu is excellent too. If you would like to have a taste of true Mexican food. Bam!! Here it is. Service excellent as always.
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Le Penita is home to authentic Mexican cusine and offers quality Mexucan style foods pocket friendly prices.
Its located nearby South Market street in San Jose and remains open till night hours. Place is compact and has simplistic approach with main focus on Food quality.
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Came on a Thurs afternoon for lunch takeout. Pretty busy, tables were available to seat. Staff was attentively quick to serve and amicable. Ordered a chorizo burrito and it was good albeit was inundated with grease which made the eating experience messy. Establishment was clean.
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Great authentic Mexican food!! Homemade horchata and a cozy atmosphere. The red chili is spicy and delicious.
Just moved to downtown San Jose and kept seeing the place at the corner. I was a little hesitant but after two friends recommended it I was ready to try. Glad I did.
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First time here and I was not disappointed. Coming from central California was a little skeptical about how authentic their Mexican food was and they completely exceeded my expectations. Will definitely come back when visiting the area. The chilaquiles are amazing!!
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Had the fajitas mix plate with fresh tomatoes jalapeños and onion sautéed with beef and shrimp ... too bad only get 3 handmade tortillas with order... the chile relleno was too soggy with too much salsa on top it for my taste... their michelada and horchata were on point
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