Mendozas Restaurant | Authentic Mexican Cuisine in San Jose

Why Visit Mendoza's Restaurant

Welcome to Mendoza's Restaurant, a delightful haven for Mexican cuisine lovers nestled at 2122 McKee Rd in San Jose, California. This vibrant eatery is renowned for its authentic flavors, warm atmosphere, and a menu that showcases the rich culinary traditions of Mexico.

From the moment you step inside, you're greeted by ample natural light streaming through large windows and a lively ambiance enhanced by the sounds of mariachi music that transports you straight to a festive celebration. The spacious layout ensures a comfortable dining experience, whether you're enjoying a casual meal with friends or celebrating a family gathering.

Mendoza's offers a diverse menu featuring popular dishes that will tantalize your taste buds. Start your meal with the Birria Ramen—a sumptuous blend of tender braised meat served with perfectly cooked ramen noodles. Opt for the Enchiladas Suizas, which include your choice of filling (cheese, chicken, steak, or shrimp) generously topped with creamy sauces, rice, and beans that create a satisfying heartiness to each bite. Don’t miss out on the Huarache Mexicano, a delightful masa dish that embodies the essence of traditional Mexican flavors.

The glowing reviews echo the restaurant’s reputation for exceptional service and generous portions. Customer 'Fatima Saldivar' praised the speedy service and friendly staff, noting that the tacos dorados de papa were incredibly tasty, complemented by the delightful homemade salsas that offered a burst of flavor. 'Steven Cheng' couldn’t stop raving about the artistic presentation of their dishes and mentioned that the Birria was so good it received approval from a family member known for making his own version. It's these genuine, mouthwatering experiences that keep customers coming back for more.

If you're seeking a place to unwind with delightful food and great company, Mendoza's Restaurant is the perfect spot. The ambiance, combined with expertly crafted dishes and friendly service, truly creates a wonderful dining experience. Don't just drive by—stop in and taste the essence of Mexico right here in San Jose!

For reservations or inquiries, feel free to contact them at +1 408-259-2333. Whether you're celebrating or simply indulging in the comforting flavors of Mexican cuisine, Mendoza's makes every meal unforgettable!

Special Additions

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car park

Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Wheelchair-accessible seating

Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

Outdoor seating

Offers delivery

Offers takeaway

Serves dine-in

Highlights

Fast service

Great beer selection

Serves great cocktails

Live music

Popular for

Popular for breakfast

Popular for lunch

Popular for dinner

Good for solo dining

Offerings

Serves alcohol

Serves beer

Serves cocktails

Serves coffee

Serves comfort food

Serves food

Serves happy-hour drinks

Serves happy-hour food

Serves healthy options

Quick bite

Serves small plates

Serves spirits

Serves wine

Dining options

Serves breakfast

Serves brunch

Serves lunch

Serves dinner

Serves dessert

Seating

Amenities

Bar on site

Toilet

Atmosphere

Casual

Cosy

Trendy

Crowd

Good for groups

Popular with tourists

Planning

Accepts reservations

Payments

Accepts credit cards

Accepts debit cards

Accepts NFC mobile payments

Credit cards

Children

Good for kids

High chairs available

Kids' menu

Parking

Free of charge street parking

Free parking lot

Plenty of parking

Pets

Dogs allowed outside

Guest Experiences & Ratings

Fatima Saldivar

Sep 3,2025

4/5

Yesterday, I decided to try this place, and I'm glad I did. Despite going there on a Sunday lunchtime, the service was speedy, and the staff were friendly. The menu is consistent, and they also offer some special dishes. Although the price is slightly higher than average, the portions are enormous, making it worth the price. Upon arrival, you enter a spacious, pristine restaurant with ample natural light. Live music adds to the lively atmosphere, while several TVs display different soccer matches, a common feature in Mexican restaurants. I had "tacos dorados de papa" (5 fried tacos filled with potatoes topped with cabbage, tomato, jalapeño, avocado, and potatoes) and "agua de meló." Everything was super tasty, and the bonus point: they bring you two homemade salsas! (red and green).

Steven Cheng

Sep 3,2025

5/5

A truly, truly artistic Michoacán Mexican cuisine. We drove by so many times never stopped but we so glad we did and invited our entire family to join us for dinner! Service was very nice and efficient. Drinks delivered within minutes, our order was taken right after that! We ordered seven different dishes for six of us and we enjoyed every one of them! According to my Son in-law, the Birria was the best, coming from a person which making killer Birria himself was firm confirmation! We enjoyed our entire meal time with Mariachi playing in the background makes me feel I’m In Mexican beach somewhere even Michoacán not have much of beach! We will be back for sure!

R. Nebres

Sep 3,2025

5/5

I lived in the area 30+ years ago and decided to visit and try this place. I enjoyed the caldo de res and went back again during happy hour. I hope I remembered the names (Fatima and Camilla?) they were warm and friendly, it's a great restaurant that I'll keep coming back to now!

Recetas de Lili Anna

Sep 3,2025

5/5

Delicious Mexican food, The enchiladas rojas suizas are so good. And the chorizo and egg breakfast so bomb with handmade tortillas

Dhruv Patel

Sep 3,2025

5/5

The tacos were awesome. Birria was great. All the servers are really friendly here. I highly recommend this spot on family occasions.

Stirring Waters

Sep 3,2025

5/5

Plenty of parking, went on a Monday and not too many people, went with a group of 15 and was served quickly. Musicians came in and out was a perfect fun time. Paid per song and enjoyed every moment. They took requests from Birthday person and knew most of his requests and/or offered other songs. Was able to get up and dance a couple of songs in the restaurant. That was fun! I had the fajitas and it was so good, we had shrimp cocktails and very fresh and good. The enchiladas were a little different but good. Overall a fun time, good eating and music was good I enjoyed the loud atmosphere because we were celebrating. The bills was nominal for what we got

Jocelyn

Sep 3,2025

5/5

I’ve heard good things about this restaurant so I came to try it out with my bf and the whole vibe was welcoming and the esthetic is amazing! I got the chicken flautas and my bf got the mole enchiladas so good and the chips and taste were yummy! Definitely recommend next time I’m trying the ceviche!