Copita Tequileria y Comida

Had the best time at Copita last night for date night! We sat on the rooftop and it was such a vibe—loved the Latin music playing in the background. We tried a couple cocktails and my faves were Rosemary’s Dream and La Capirucha—so good. For food, we shared the Brussels sprouts (always a fave), the tamale (the masa was melt-in-your-mouth soft, sooo good), and the shrimp aguachile tostadas—super light, refreshing, and honestly to die for. Also, shoutout to Denise for being such a great server—loved her energy and her recs were spot on. Can’t wait to come back!

After a lovely afternoon enjoying the Willow Glen Spring Wine Walk in San Jose, CA (see separate review under Willow Glen Downtown), my wife and I stopped for a bite to eat at Copita Tequileria y Comida, located at the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Willow Street. The restaurant has the flair of a traditional Mexican eatery, with a slightly more contemporary twist. It features a formal dining area, a good-sized bar, outdoor seating, and a second-story rooftop lounge. Fortunately, we arrived before the rest of the “wine walkers,” so we were seated promptly. Since we had just wrapped up the wine walk (with a lot of great wine tasting), we opted for water only. To start, we ordered two appetizers: Chips & Two Salsas and the Crispy Calamari. The chips and salsas arrived first. The two salsas were guajillo (red) and tomatillo (green). Both salsas had good flavor, but we found the chips a bit too greasy for our liking. It’s unclear whether this is the standard preparation or just an oilier batch than usual. The Crispy Calamari followed about five minutes later. Served as traditional rings and tentacles, it came with a macha aioli dipping sauce. These were very good—crispy and flavorful. For our entrees, my wife ordered the Chicken Tinga tacos, while I went with the Flautas. Tacos at Copita come in a choice of two or four; she opted for two. The tacos featured braised chicken breast with chipotle, tomatoes, onions, avocado, cilantro, and crema. My flautas—filled with carnitas and topped with onions, cabbage, tomatillo salsa, avocado, crema, and cotija—were well-presented. While I appreciated the texture and presentation, I felt the dish was missing a bit of flavor. I’d describe it as good, but a little on the bland side. Overall, the food has a California flair—fresh, clean, and visually appealing. The service was attentive without being intrusive. The food menu is somewhat limited, and I got the impression that the restaurant leans more toward a lively, party-centric atmosphere, particularly in the evenings.

This Mexican restaurant in Willow Glen is truly a gem, offering different menus throughout its various areas, making each space feel like a unique dining experience. Whether you’re seated in the main dining room, the bar area, or the rooftop, each section has its own special touch, enhancing the overall ambiance. We tried the molotes with mole sauce, pork belly tacos, ceviche, and green tamales, and every bite transported us straight to a vibrant Mexican town. The flavors were bold, authentic, and carefully crafted, with each dish beautifully presented. The molotes were perfectly crispy, paired with a rich and flavorful mole sauce. The pork belly tacos were tender and packed with savory goodness, while the ceviche was fresh and zesty, bursting with citrus and spice. The green tamales were soft, comforting, and full of traditional flavors that made them an instant favorite. One of the highlights was spending time on the rooftop, where the lively energy of Willow Glen added to the experience. The view of the town was vibrant and entertaining, making it the perfect spot to unwind and soak in the atmosphere. The service was exceptional—friendly, welcoming, and attentive without being overbearing. To top it off, the drinks were simply outstanding. Each cocktail was crafted with creativity, blending unique flavors with precision and care. You can tell the bartenders put a lot of thought into every drink, making each sip a delight. Overall, this place is a must-visit for anyone looking for an elevated Mexican dining experience. With its outstanding food, great service, creative drinks, and lively atmosphere, it’s the kind of restaurant you’ll want to return to again and again!

We ordered the Baja taco and the chicken taco, the Baja tacos are very good, the chicken ones are okay. The food is a bit pricy though and they also charge an additional 3% CA tax.

I ordered online and picked up this Carne Asada (top left corner), which came as 2 tacos pieces with no vegetables nor cheese nor avocado. It was $16 per order and it looks cheaper than the kid beef tacos $10 (bottom left)

Wow wow wow, decided we were up for tacos and wanted to try Copita not knowing the incredible surprise we were in for. Went upstairs to the rooftop bar ordered Baja Cod tacos only to discover they were the best fish tacos we'd ever had, they were so light and tasty we ordered a second round. Definitely going back to try some of the other food but in discussing with some other friends had similar experience who've been there many times they say everything is amazing. There's a good vibe here, it's low-key, friendly, warm, inviting and it just feels good. The food was fresh, fast, tasty, we had a blood orange margarita which was on point. Overall it was just five star across the board. Highly recommend you go check it out.

Saturday dinner:(~7 pm) - Walk-in, wait time to get seated inside was 1hr(no-reservation). For outside, got seated immediately, they had heaters 🔥Lovely place, great vibe, quite busy as well. - Ordered Papas Bravas, Tetela Oaxaca, Flautas. Papas Bravas was fried potatoes, was okay, could’ve been more crispy, sauce was not great. Tetela Oaxaca, the corn empanada was really good, but the portion size was small for a single person, and expensive, especially after being listed in “Big Plates” 🥲. Flautas, were good, eat them with the salad which comes with it, again this is not a “Big Plate”. - Served in 10 min. Server was good and accommodating.

Delicious food, beautifully presented, with fresh ingredients. The staff was welcoming and very accommodating. They moved us to a table with less of a glare from the sunny window. The specialty cocktails were yummy. We had the deviled eggs and they were delicious and surprising with a little chunk of pineapple. I had the crispy chicken flautas. It was a little pricy for lunch but I would definitely recommend it for special occasion.

Best restaurant here in willow glen. Service is great, food is the best with that Mexican authenticity. David the manager and all his staff working brunch took well of us and everyone else that were in the restaurant. Was glad that they put the game on the huge projector, that made our day better to enjoy the delicious plates they serve and to watch the niners play. Huge shout out to Aubrey the server with professionalism making sure our food was on point, Sam the bartender making delicious tasty drinks and Antonio the waiter making space in our table, bringing water and anything else we needed. Everyone made sure our ambience was well received on this beautiful Sunday. Thank you all, we will be back soon.

this place was great i love that it was gluten free for me and my mother with celiac. the brussels sprout were amazing and the mango drink was delicious. the restaurant is beautiful all the decor is nice and the outside seating is gorgeous.

Came here for a quick drink & snacks. Loved it. The place is big and offers a lot of rooftop outdoor area which is fun. They have fun music and place has a good pulse. The staff were friendly and helpful with the menu. The food came out as expected. - Guacamole w/chips & added crickets: tasty. And if you dare, try the crickets. Too many crickets, we wanted to try a couple not to eat a whole bowl. Give less & charge less. - Ceviches: good amount of seafood, veggies and good lemon. Enjoyed it. - Brussels: always a favorite and these were good.

Terrible food, terrible service.. I will not return. You should be ashamed, we complain and never did a manager walkover, you just don't care.

We are Willow Glen residents, so decoded to bring some guests over to Copita. We had made reservations at Copita rooftop and upon arrival we were told that our "reservation" was mistakenly given to someone else. So the next best thing to do was to figure it out and give us another table, right?? Wrong, the hostess tells us "you can go upstairs and ask the hostess up there to put your name down again". We ended up getting a table inside. Bummer. Secondly, while eating, there is a hovering waiter who is always in a hurry to take your plate. He doesn't even ask. I was still eating and basically snatches the plate from under me. Rude and not mindful at all.

I did not have high expectations for this place because the food seems very basic but basic is good. The food is actually exceptional. They do such a good job. The prices are a bit steep for Mexican/Latin food, but it's willow glen so it's expected. I really like their cocktails and their queso fondito! I was able to try other dishes here and was a fan of them as well but the queso is my top! Oddly, the wings here are great too! The decor and seating area is very nice. I love a restaurant with colors! It's very lively here on any given day.

The design of the establishment is wonderful design with color which highlights the Tequileria vibes. Lacks biophilia or succulents to tie in the overall design of the space, yet the environment is comfortable. Service was well executed yet being low maintenance and a preference to not feel rushed while dining. The waiter was attentive yet boarder line to attentive to our table. Yet given Americans need for attention while dining I'm sure it's challenging for the wait staff to gauge the level of attention per table. As for the food over all every items was very tasty. Tuna Tostada could use a light spread of the aïoli sauce, as our tostada was a bit over bearing and wasn't able to enjoy dish with the sauce drowning out the flavors. Carne Asada Tacos were tasty, yet the meat was over cooked, yet will request the meat be cooked differently during next visit. Overall enjoyed the restaurant and totally will be returning

Chips with 2 salsas- I like the green verde salsa more in this. This was a side dish for $5 and I felt the chips quantity was very less. Generally Mexican restaurants give you chips. Main course- we ordered Brussels sports and they were all layered out. We felt that this was done to increase the look of quantity, just to make the plate look more fuller. But I think there were mere 4-5 Brussels in it. Dish worth ~$18. Also we ordered an Oaxaca which you see in image. Again smaller portions. Another dish was vegetarian tacos- 3 tacos in this. All food taste was amazing. This place is pricey for sure but I would suggest increase portions a bit more. Mexican restaurants sounds you will come full tummy. This was more of drinks and side dishes. When we saw our bill an extra dish was added to it. Thankfully we saw it because the server was taking time to get the payment device. We randomly checked and saved $20 to us. We ordered drinks and all were amazing ! I had Paloma which was great!

We celebrated John's mom's birthday last night and it was our second visit. This time we decided to eat at the top outdoor dining area which has a limited menu. The service was outstanding. We were never low on water! The only hiccup was how long we waited for the chicken wings (but they were worth the wait!) and our entrees came out a bit scattered. Other than that, we were a very happy group. The food was delicious. Everyone's tacos were tasty especially the 24-hour carnitas. And we can't rave more about the guacamole! So good. We really don't understand the lower ratings at this place as we find it a great place to dine at. John's mom said she has never been to a Mexican restaurant and found the food good. But last night, she was happy and said the food was great! So that's a huge compliment. We'll be back!

I can't say anything bad only that nothing really wowed me. It's a little more on the expensive side. The tacos were delicious. The drinks were good. But advertised as a Tequileria, I feel like they should really push and celebrate that part. Service was good, no complaints. Def would recommend a reservation on busy nights to snag patio seating

Spicing up our day at Copita! Copita is a modern Mexican restaurant with a vibrant decor and a stunning rooftop bar and seating area. Their menu is 100% gluten-free and seasonal so it changes quite often. We were impressed by all of our dishes! But few favorites were Mexican Truffle Empanadas, Carne Asada Tacos, and Baja-Style Cod Tacos. Our cocktails were great too. For dessert, we ordered Churros with chocolate fudge sauce, and it was divine! Can't wait for another visit when they have my Mangonada back on the menu! Copita Tequileria y Comida Review: Ambiance: 10/10 Service: 9/10 Food: 8/10 (limited vegetarian) Music: 9/10 Seating: Patio, rooftop, and indoor options Parking: Ample, free parking available Price: $30-$50 per person Happy Hour: Mon-Thurs: 5-6:30pm #global_fooddiva

Copita is an absolutely gorgeous restaurant right in the heart of Willow Glen. There are two levels of seating, a bar on each floor, and a rooftop area to mingle and have drinks. The food was delicious. I had the carnitas flautas and my date had the chicken plate. The manager came over and chatted with us and was very friendly. The server was meh, but still had a decent experience.

This is a place that I've wanted to try for awhile and I'm so glad I finally got around to it! Came here with a couple of friends on a Tuesday night and we were seated very quickly. It was a super hot day out so water was brought around to the table almost immediately, which was much appreciated. They had a soccer game projected on the wall which was fun to watch! We ordered drinks and an appetizer to share (guacamole), and the food came out quickly. The drinks took a bit of time and the waitress apologized for that. I just assumed they were a bit busy, but no big deal. I had the guava Paloma which was so refreshing on a hot summer day. Definitely would give it a try. Not too sweet, but still fruity. The guac was also delicious! Well balanced I thought, and a decent portion for $15. Might sound expensive but I've definitely seen less guacamole for the same if not more money. Tacos were fantastic! I tried the chicken tinga and the trompo (pork). They were both good, but I preferred the trompo. The flavor profile of the pork one was a bit more interesting, plus the chicken one was kind of difficult to eat. I know that tacos are messy, but the size of the shredded chicken seemed a bit large for inside a taco. But the flavor was spot on, it was delish! Other dishes enjoyed by my friends were the carne asada tacos and the calamari tacos, the oaxacan old fashioned, and the la Flor cocktail. I hope next time that I come back it will be cool enough to enjoy the rooftop patio! It is a little bit pricey, but not too far off from other higher end Mexican restaurants that I've been to.

Nice indoor and outdoor upstairs ambiance with flavors foods. I came here and Tuesday night for dinner and it was 3/4 full all times. There are upstairs had less foods but more like relaxing with friends and cocktails, downstairs is more like family cozy dinner. Services was kinda slow but it is Tuesday night. We order the el pastor taco which was good, very flavorful! The guacamole was great, the dipping was avocados lover! The Brussels sprout salad was excellent! Other dishes were just okay. The cocktails here since to be using one kind of tequila flavor that is why all of the cocktails looks and taste similar. It is a very relaxing atmosphere after work since they open for dinner at 5PM. It is a great place to hang out with friends but they close early at 9PM.

What a great spot for happy hour! I really like the upstairs vibe and interior design. The bar area is very spacious, and they have delicious tacos. I accidentally dropped a glass of water on the floor and the cleaning crew came right away to take care of it. It was a great experience. I'll definitely come back to try more drinks and tacos next time. If you're planning to dine here instead of just grabbing small bites and drinks, make sure to make a reservation, as the restaurant can fill up quickly.

Copita is located in the heart of downtown Willow Glen, beautifully situated at the corner of Willow St and Lincoln Ave. It serves elevated New Mexican cuisine. RESERVATIONS Copita offers reservations through Resy. My party of four made reservations for a Saturday evening. When we arrived, we checked in with the hostess and were seated quickly. The restaurant was busy, with outdoor seating and a rooftop area. The indoor main level where we sat was not full, with about 65-70% occupancy. INTERIOR/ AMBIANCE The restaurant's beautifully decorated interior features comfortable chairs and booths. It also features a spacious rooftop terrace, a full bar upstairs, and outside seating on the main level. FOOD * Jicama & Cucumbers: This was a complimentary appetizer, and they were cut into bite-sized sticks. Sprinkled with tajin. Refreshing. * Guacamole: The guacamole was good, but I could've used more chopped onions and lime juice. * Chips & Salsa: The two different salsas were delicious, and the chips were crunchy and fresh. * Hamachi Crudo: This was one of my favorite small plates of the night. It consisted of fresh hamachi topped with Cara Cara orange, serrano chile, lime, and a citrus-chipotle marinade. It was beautifully plated. * Calamari and Carne Asada Tacos: Delicious! Plentiful protein and nicely plated. * Quesabirria: There was a lot of hype about this big plate from fellow Yelp reviews, so we ordered it. It was good but not as flavorful as expected. The lamb jus was lackluster. The lamb and queso Oaxaca itself inside the Quesabirria was tasty. * Drinks: We ordered each a drink (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Despite the minor mishap, everything tasted good. /// FEEDBACK SERVICE The experience at the restaurant was far from pleasant. It was a busy Saturday evening, and the service fell short despite our patience. Initially, a waitress was assigned to our table but was replaced by someone else. The new waiter introduced himself 10-15 minutes later and took our drink orders, which took an additional 20-25 minutes to arrive. When we finally received our drinks, they were incorrect, but the issue was eventually resolved. We had to ask the waiter to order appetizers, which took 15 minutes to arrive. There was no check-in from our waiter, and after waiting for 15 more minutes, we had to flag him down to place our main orders. The first food item took 35-40 minutes to arrive, followed by the rest within a reasonable time. We had to ask for the check, and while we enjoyed the food and drinks, the subpar customer service left a bad impression. Despite our patience, the poor service made us hesitant to return.

An amazing place to have great food and drinks with friends or a partner. We always go to the roof top so we can get an awesome view of Lincoln :) Can't get enough of this place either their amazing service.

I gotta say I was hesitant to try Copita due to some of the not so great reviews they've received since opening. The rooftop bar intrigued me since we don't have a lot of those in the SJ area. I thought at least it might be a nice place for a drink. Parking isn't terrible. It is in the downtown Willow Glen area. So it's to be expected that you may have to circle around a little if you don't want to walk a couple of blocks. They do have their own lot and there's a public parking garage right across the street along with street parking. Idk that was not an issue for me. They take reservations for the downstairs dining rooms with the full menu. They were fully booked out in a Friday evening. The rooftop bar is first come first serve and they serve a limited menu. The menu is limited to finger food and tacos. We chose to sit on the communal fire pit seating area which was soo cozy. I loved it! Can't wait to experience this on a summer night. Drinks- I ordered a red blend wine and my friend ordered the guava Paloma. The Paloma was really fruity and flavorful. Not overpowered by the tequila. Food- -chips and salsa: the salsas were lacking for me personally. They weren't terrible but nothing special. The chips were thin and crispy. -papas bravas: you must order these!! Perfectly crispy and seasoned and the avocado crema was delicious! Super good portion too. We could not finish them -tacos: battered cauliflower tacos were 10/10. The tortilla were the stand out. They reminded me of my mom's home made tortillas! Also happy to see that 3 is a full order. You get your money's worth. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. One of the staff members came by and added an extra heating lamp without me even asking for it! I felt taken care of. We were well tended to and did not have to wait around for anything too long. Overall, I look forward to returning!

Went for brunch with friends. We got seated in the upstairs section that had a lot of open space a bar and tables for larger groups. I ordered the carnitas plate and was surprised by how nicely plated and prepared everything was! The meat was tender and melted in my mouth! It is served with onions, cilantro, avocado, pickled veggies, and fresh tortillas. The service was very attentive and quick! For the price I wish the sizing of the portion was a bit more though.

First time going to Copita . Very nice place especially the upstairs terrace and bar. Drinks were also really good. Had two types of margaritas. I look for see to coming back and trying other food options.

Cocktails are pretty good! My favorite was Loteria & the Guava Paloma! Super tasty drinks. Tried the wings & the coconut campechano which were pretty good to share. Pretty tasty dishes.

I took my friend here for his birthday and I think it turned out to be a great choice! I called in advance to reserve a table and they were able to help me instantly(hassle free). We got a table upstairs on a nice summer night, ambiance was great not too loud but quiet and a bit fancy but there were lots of people who dressed causal too so I'd say a mix. The menu is different upstairs from the downstairs menu so keep that in mind when you come here. Drinks were nice a fruity(not strong) and the chips and guac were a great starter I'd say we could've done without the potatoes but they were seasoned nicely. Lastly the tacos were great my meat was nice and tender and my friend was presently surprised by his tacos. I let them know it was his birthday and they treated him with a complimentary dessert. (Get the churros with chocolate! They melt in your mouth!)

Taco di Tutti Taco The second location for Copita (the first is in Sausalito), which is owned and run by PBS star and Napa-based Chef Joanne Weir. This location is built from the ground-up as the former building here was razed and constructed to Copita's specifications. Copita is following in the recent trend of elevated (read $$$) Mexican cuisine in the same vein as DTSJ/Campbell's LUNA and the East Syde's Acopia. We were a little hesitant to go check out Copita after some tepid reviews by respected Yelpers, but as they say, you never know until you try it for yourself. Plus, I grew up watching Joanne Weir, so I figured what the heck? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ The Good: *Outdoor and rooftop dining *They're now open for lunch and dinner (used to be just dinner). However, it's important to note that the menu doesn't change for either. *Streamlined menu that isn't obscenely large (i.e. Shitcake Factory™) *Great location in DT Willow Glen *Friendly service *EV charging ports in their private lot *Fun and creative drink menu featuring lots of high-end tequilas and mezcal. *Their Quessabirria tacos were greasy-good and filled with unctuous lamb and cheese. Birria should be technically be made with goat, but lamb is a much better substitute than beef imo. *Their Guacamole might be the best Guac we've ever had at a restaurant. Seasoned perfectly and lots of perfectly rype and flavorful avocado. *Al Pastor tacos were packed to the hilt and filled with tons of flavor. Each one is probably the equivalent of two "normal" street tacos. The Meh: *Chips and salsa is $5 and not complimentary. However, their green salsa was worth the price of admission. #justsaying *While we enjoyed the Al Pastor tacos, they really should've made an effort to try and char or grill the pineapple to take it to the next level. The Ugly: *A few other Yelpers mentioned parking could be a little bit of a hassle, but we didn't have that issue. They do have their own aforementioned private lot that holds ±20 cars. There is some street parking to be had, but it might be difficult to find, especially if DTWG is hopping. *Prices are pretty much what one would expect from a place like this, but at nearly $6/taco, they better deliver--which they did. So, hard to complain about deliciousness. Conclusion: Delicious elevated Mexican grub in a great area, but expect to pay more to get your Mexi favorites.

Service is super slow and the food is mediocre at best. But the rooftop is cute, and drinks are pretty good - if they remember to bring them. Avoid the ceviche - it's overly sour and the shrimp come in tiny, thin cuts. Tacos were not bad. They use larger cuts of meat but it really felt like it was missing toppings. I might come back for a drink, but not much else.

The ambience gives an upscale feel, yet maintaining a spanish-style design. In addition, the service was fantastic! For the food, we got the Hamachi Crudo, Baja-style tacos, chicken tinga tacos, 24 hour carnitas, and the churros with chocolate dip. Hamachi crudo was really good- flavors paired well together, along with the sauce. All the tacos were delicious as well, but my favorite was the Baja-style tacos! I've had fish tacos at numerous taquerias and this one was unique with so much different flavors in one bite. The 24 hour carnitas were also really good. I just wish it came with enough tortillas for the amount of carnitas and maybe more condiments. Lastly, this place emphasizes on their drinks, so their drinks were delicious as well! Got the blood orange margarita and tried the guava paloma during another visit.

Stopped in last weekend with some friends, we didn't have reservations so we sat at the bar. The atmosphere is fun and inviting. They have a rooftop area to sit but you need a reservation for that. We got great service sitting at the bar, everyone was friendly. We ordered tacos, chips and guacamole. All the food was really good. We also ordered Paloma's and margaritas..both were fantastic. I would definitely eat here again and explore the other items on the menu

We came on a Friday night and were quoted 45 mins wait even though the restaurant wasn't even half full. We decided to go elsewhere but 10 mins later, we got a call saying they had a seat for us outside if we were ay with it. After being seated and getting menus and waters, no one came back to take our orders for maybe 30ish mins. Someone came to ask if our server came by but we said no and he apologized and took our orders. After he took our orders, it felt like another 45 mins for food to come out. It was so difficult to flag anyone down for anything here. The food was just okay but it was really overpriced for the portion sizes. I did like the different sauces that they bring out and i did drench my food in it for some added flavor. Can definitely say that I won't be back.

Copita Tequileria y Comida is a restaurant in Downtown Willow Glen that specializes in fancy, modern Mexican food. See, not many places were open during Christmas Eve, but this restaurant was. Thus, my friend and I decided to check it out together. We got ourselves a side of Black Beans ($4), Roasted Brussel Sprouts ($14), and four Battered Cauliflower Tacos ($19). The order came with complimentary Jicama & Cucumber. Jicama & Cucumber (5/5) It's jicama and cucumber with chili powder, lime, and flake salt. Need I say more? For reference, the jicama has the crunch of an apple and the flavor of an apple-meets-cucumber. This complimentary appetizer was so crazy addictive, I wanted to ask for more, but I held off. Maybe I could even ask for more of their seasoning on the side next time. Black Beans (5/5) Initially, we were eager to choose the Mexican Rice, but we could not due to the presence of butter, which is an allergen for both myself and my friend. Not a problem! Like the jicama & cucumber, they were simple but delicious. Cooked to perfection, and appropriately salted. Roasted Brussel Sprouts (4.5/5) If you've not had a well-prepared plate of roasted brussel sprouts at any point in your lifetime, you are missing out big time. Sure, you don't have to visit a fancy restaurant to get a decent version of that recipe, but you are more likely to get something mind-blowing instead. Indeed, the roasted brussel sprouts at Copita is for the books. It's cooked and seasoned well, and the acidity and savoriness of the citrus chipotle sauce helped to brighten up the dish. Battered Cauliflower Tacos (5/5) If you've never had battered cauliflower before, it has the profile of fried cod or tilapia, without the fishy aftertaste. Lightly toasted homemade corn tortillas, savory chipotle salsa, cabbage and jicama slaw, and pickled radish... the moment you squirt lime juice on the tacos, you got yourself something bright an, yet complex in flavors and texture. I'm grateful that the menu shows what items are vegetarian and vegan-friendly, and that the waiters are well-informed about the allergen information. It'd be really cool to see Copita expand on their big plate menu since currently, there are no vegetarian or vegan big plates. Otherwise, cannot wait to come back here again!

Nothing like making a work trip a date night! Make sure you know what your in for. The rooftop and the ground level have different menus and separate kitchens. If you have ADA needs, you can take the elevator! The team upstairs was informative and very friendly. I didn't have enough time downstairs to see how their service was, but the hostesses could be a little forthcoming. I had already (having ada needs) struggled upstairs and we had already ordered before we found out any of the above. All in all our food and drinks were amazing! The rooftop is beautiful, it was a great night to be there. The team up there were friendly, humble, informative and quick! I'll be back; hopefully try the full menu downstairs this time... if the faces of "your first experience" (the hostess team) can just give a lil more "umph" to match the music and the area! Sep.13th 2024, 7PM.

Saw a TikTok about their cool rooftop but it was closed when we went. Was quickly seated at a table inside after 10 minutes. We ordered drinks and food. The drinks were pretty solid! Food was terrible. We got the carne asada tacos and the chicken tinga tacos. The carne asada was tough and bland like cardboard. The chicken was dry and flavorless. The tortilla was also crumbling with each bite and did not hold its shape. Service could have been way better. After we ordered, never saw the server again. It took a while to flag our waiter down for the bill as well. We were seated by the open side door which had a cold breeze and made for an unpleasant experience. Overall would not return here again. Food was not good, will only reconsider if I wanted to come back for drinks.

Definitely better places out there. We came to experience the rooftop restaurant and we thought the drinks were mediocre and the food was okay. I was really excited to come here and try the quesabirria because of the lamb but when we went they were out of the lamb and subbed it in with pork. What was disappointing was that they still charged us the same price as it would have been for Lamb meat. Everything is overpriced and not worth it. I think there's better restaurants and rooftops out there.

Tried out Copita Tequileria because I was super excited about the new rooftop bar! The rooftop area did not disappoint, and had a lovely atmosphere. Be aware that the upstairs area has a smaller food menu than downstairs. We had the Patatas Bravas for an appetizer and they were 5/5 delicious, and then went downstairs for actual dinner. The rest of the food fell a bit short considering the prices. The chicken tacos were okay, 3/5, but lacked in flavor and the meat was a little tough. The Mole Enchiladas were pretty good, 4/5, but we weren't blown away. I will definitely some back for the atmosphere and to try some other offerings on the menu!

Food: - Loved the touch of the free cucumber and pepino for the table. It's nice to have something different instead of the traditional chips and salsa. - Tacos were flavorful, and I was not expecting hand made tortillas- so good! - They offered us salsa to bring to the table, which was needed for me, but the salsa wasn't spicy at all (almost tasted like a canned salsa). Drinks: - The lotería drink was delicious! I was expecting more guava flavor in the guava Paloma, but I could hardly taste the guava (it was still good though). - We got a second round of the lotería drink and it did not taste like the first round did, so I will say there is some inconsistency - I'm a big gin girl so I wanted to try La Flor drink. It was ok- I probably wouldn't get it again. Service: - Our host and server were great, and always checked up on us to make sure everything was ok. - Our drinks and food came out quickly. I will say I wish you had the option to choose how many tacos you can get. It was either an order of 2 or 4. 4 seemed too much, but 2 wasn't enough. 3 tacos would have been perfect. I also wish you could mix/match tacos so you don't have to get all the same ones. Overall, I will say there is room for improvement, but I'm looking forward to come back in the summertime for their rooftop!

Wasn't the best mole or churros I've had but the atmosphere was nice. The drinks and queso fundido were probably my favorite part of our meal. The tacos and mole could've been better for the price point but overall a decent place. Server was attentive and friendly

Good food. Good vibe. Love the rooftop area. Good variety of tequila. The service was top notch.

I had a great time here with my elderly parents. Joanna was our bartender, as we sat at the bar, and kept us laughing! We only had drinks, but I'm excited to come back for a meal. The interior is beautifully decorated & I felt like I was on vacation. They have a rooftop patio too. Next time I'll have to go up & check it out.

So good! This super vibey and lively restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a drink and get some tacos. Understandably the wait list for a Friday night was super long for a table but we got an upstairs fireplace spot for no wait time. Service was interesting in that our waiter was super awesome and kind though lots of orders got put through late. We started off with drinks which were phenomenal. The Lotería was my favorite and my friend who got a smokier cocktail really liked his as well. Food wise everyone seemed to like their tacos including the calamari and birria ones being the best. I really enjoyed my cauliflower tacos which ended up being their vegetarian option. We also got the queso chips which felt like fancy cheez-its and the papas bravas which were a classic. Dessert wise, we went with the Banuelos and also received a free churro entree. Churros with chocolate were really good but the Banuelos were a little doughy and lacked flavor. Ended up being a little pricey but Copita knocks food and drinks out of the park!

Wow wow wow! I had high expectations for their new location, being a fan of their Sausalito location, but this place blew me away. It's a sensory explosion of wonderful spicy cooking fragrances matched with a visually stunning space that's ascetically beautiful. Located in the heart of Willow Glen, this place will be the hot spot for some time to come. The food we had was excellent with several options able to be made vegan without any issues. The cocktails, of course were simply outstanding as was their top notch service. For a place that was as busy as it was, everything went smoothly with our service. We easily were able to order more drinks by merely catching the eye of our server, boom, they were there in a second. We don't make it to the San Jose area all that often so this was a truly pleasant treat. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by for the absolute best Mexican cuisine and cocktails in the Bay Area.

David was extremely hospitable on one of the hottest days of the week. The AC & refreshing drinks inside the roof bar was the remedy my girls and I needed.

We recently came for dinner, and while the service, ambience, and drinks were all great, the food was a major letdown. I ordered the codfish tacos, which were bland and lacked freshness. The chicken tinga tacos were also disappointing--dry and flavorless. For a place that seemed so promising, the food just didn't measure up. To make matters worse, they calculate tip based on the total amount, including tax, so you're essentially tipping on tax, which feels unfair. Despite the good drinks and service, the underwhelming food and questionable tipping policy made the experience unsatisfactory. Wouldn't recommend based on my visit.

Really cute and clean ambiance. Service is also very quick here! The outdoor patio is dog friendly, but there is not much shade during the lunch hours. Food is good but pricey. I had the 2 cauliflower tacos, which were delicious but not filling. Rice was good and beans were okay. I wish the cocktail menu was bigger, but they've nailed the basics. Mangonada was sweet and refreshing! Parking can be tough in the area but there is a lot behind the restaurant with limited spaces. It wasn't very busy at all during lunch on a Friday.

I've been wanting to try this place for a while. Finally got a chance tonight. There's a small parking lot in the back and street parking nearby. It was pretty busy for a Wednesday night, but we got seated right away. Our server came quickly with menus and water. He was very pleasant and attentive throughout service. He kept our water topped off and brought more chips and salsa too. We ordered several items to share: Trompo (Al Pastor) Tacos, Crispy Cheese Tacos, Mexican Truffle Empanadas, Chips & Salsas, and Tuna Tostada. To drink, we got the Tropical Hideaway & Pineapple Agua Frescas. Everything was very enjoyable except for the pineapple juice, which was very watered down. My favorite food items were the tuna tostadas and the trompo tacos. Although, the tuna was a bit rubbery. I couldn't easily bite through the fish. The crispy cheese tacos were also very good. The truffle empanadas didn't have any truffle flavor, but it was still tasty. The chips and salsas came with 2 salsas. The red was good and had a bit of heat. The green salsa wasn't very good. It was too watered down and lacked seasoning. Overall, it was a good time. It's just a bit expensive for small plates and definitely nothing authentic-tasting.

Came here for a private event and my goodness the tacos are good! The top and bottom floors have different menus, so keep that in mind. If you are dining upstairs just go directly up the stairs and check in with the host there. Ordered a few rounds of drinks before the event started. I was told the bar downstairs had more selections, but I enjoyed the drinks I had upstairs and there wasn't a wait. I had the Guava Paloma and the Loteria with prickly pear juice. Both were delish! The Loteria was a little sweet for my tastes, but was still a balanced drink. The Paloma was so good we ordered a second round. The service for the private dining room was just OK, I can tell they are still trying to figure out their flows and processes for events. But overall the food was fantastic! I plan to come back to dine in the downstairs dining room to try their full menu

I'll reserve some judgement because it is new still and I still want to come back and try the rooftop. Made a last minute reservation to come here with friends that came into town for the holidays. Our server was super friendly and we got some appetizers, guac, chips and salsa, brussels and the complimentary jicama and cucumber. The guac had just the right amount of salt and lime and the brussels with the citrus dressing added a new flair to your normal brussel sprouts. I ended up getting 4 tacos, the cod and trompo. The cod was the better of the 2 IMO, the slaw added nice texture and the tortilla tasted homemade. The trompo, al pastor, was a bit underwhelming. I felt that it lacked flavor and the most that I can remember from it was the pineapple salsa for some freshness. We got some hot sauce, presumably habanero and it was definitely spicy so be careful if you do get it. We also got churros for a birthday dessert and half of them were cold and hard but the other half was fresh and hot and came with a chocolate sauce. Overall, it's a nice place with a good atmosphere to stop and get some drinks and some bites but pretty pricy. 2 tacos starting at $13 is a bit steep. I would give it another chance since the rooftop looks cool

Ambiance was great, food was good, and service was great. Coworkers had some of the signature cocktails which looked pretty solid.

"This is the most exciting thing to open in Willow Glen!", said a guy in line. No joke because the line was wrapped around the block...at 5 pm. Nightclub? Down. Because this geriatric millennial is usually in bed by 9 pm. But nope, it's for celebrity chef and James Beard Award Winning Joanne Weir's new Copita Tequileria y Comida location (first location is in Sausalito). Copita is open for dinner only at the moment. R E Z Z I E S Currently, walk-in only with rezzies to come. We got there 15 minutes before 5 pm opening (10th in line) and was seated within minutes. Rezzies will be available on Resy for indoor dining and ground floor patio dining (dog-friendly). Rooftop bar will remain first come, first serve. M E N U Modern Mexican Fare driven by seasonal ingredients. There's different menus for downstairs (full dinner) and rooftop dining (small plates). The entire menu is gluten-free. Full bar (one on each level). Hope they add a spirit list in the future. D R I N K S * Fortaleza Blanco for $10/shot? Hell yea, keep it comin'! F O O D * Complimentary Jicama + Cucumber w/ chile de árbol, lime, flake salt Crisp and refreshing with a citrusy tang. * Chips & Salsa ($5.50) A handful of hearty, crunchy chips served with a tomatillo salsa (tangy) and guajillo & roasted tomato salsa (bland). Both mild with no heat. * Hamachi Crudo w/ finger lime, parsley lime marinade, watermelon, serrano chile, crispy garlic ($17): https://tinyurl.com/bdzzs2ba Looked and sounded better on paper than it tasted. While a light refreshing starter, it was overpriced. Two thin slices of hamachi halved served over a bland green sauce that didn't enhance the dish. * Carne Asada Tacos: Flank steak w/ charred tomatillo salsa, caramelized red onion, cilantro (2 pc - $15): https://tinyurl.com/bp8btpfs Generous cuts of tender asada (temp: well-done) but it was woefully underseasoned with no char/sear. And, one taco was missing the tomatillo salsa. The housemade corn tortillas were fine - uniform, pliable, and chewy. * Trompo Tacos: Achiote Marinated Spit Roasted Pork w/ caramelized pineapple salsa, cilantro, onion (2 pc - $13): https://tinyurl.com/bp8btpfs The tender, savory sweet al pastor fared better tho the spices were subtle compared to the street tacos at a traditional taqueria or taco truck. Def could have used more salsa to amp up the flavor and moisture. * Enchiladas En Mole Oaxaqueño w/ roasted chicken, oaxacan mole, corn tortillas, sesame seeds ($21): https://tinyurl.com/3cpzkn75 Best item of the night! The chicken enchiladas (shredded white meat) were smothered in deliciously rich, earthy, and complex mole with chocolate-y bittersweet notes. Get this! * Churros w/ chocolate + caramel sauce ($10): https://tinyurl.com/4scnu2en The churros were hot and crunchy, soft interior with a slight corn flavor. The dark chocolate sauce was the highlight...rich and bittersweet. The caramel sauce was missing. S E R V I C E The staff were all very kind and well-intentioned. There were a lot of staff walking around refilling water glasses. But, service was spotty and unorganized. Food runners were confused on where to bring drinks and food. Unfortunately, our apps went to another table who came after us. When our entrees arrived, we told the runner that we never received our apps. He brought our entrees back to the kitchen, only to bring them back again with the apps. By then, our entrees were cold and there was no room to place everything. We had to follow up two times on our first round of drinks which arrived after our food. A M B I A N C E Lively two-level space with a spacious ground level indoor dining area and side patio. The rooftop bar has fire pits, couches, and a bar. Music genre jumped around but luckily transitioned and stayed with Latin pop midway through our meal. P A R K I N G Street and free garage parking. Overall, Copita has potential but like any new resto, has kinks to work out. Mole aside, the flavors were bland/too toned down for my preference but I'm obvs in the minority. Our entrees probably would have tasted better if they weren't cold. Def come to Copita for drinks and the vibes! Esp if you're looking for The Row vibes (i.e. Zazil, El Jardin, etc) without the scene-y crowd.

Simply put: this was bad. Food was 5/10. We got the chips and salsa, okay but took 30 minutes to come out. Aguachiles needed salt and chips on the side. The 24hr pork carnitas were not 24 hours and it came with in a giant glob of fat. Queso fundido was cold. Overall wouldn't come back here. Maybe it was a bad night but from start to finish our eating experience took an hour and a half -- 1 hour of that spent waiting.

Meh I was SO excited for copita to open - its exactly what Willow Glen needed. To my disappointment, it was just okay. Ambiance 4/5: Overall, a cute place. The upstairs and outdoor areas are amazing. I could imagine myself sitting up there all night. The main dining area has a weird projector that they're using in lieu of art and it's kind of cheesy. Service 4/5: When seated at the upstairs bar we got very quick service. Downstairs at our table the owner introduced herself to us and was absolutely darling! Our server was nice as well but nothing notable there. Food 3/5: I'd say 3 stars is a generous rating for the food her because in all honesty: it's not good. Guac - one of the best things we had all night, very creamy Empanadas- lacked flavor. Lots of toppings but filling was sub par. Shrimp enchiladas- HUGE disappointment. It's literally 3 pieces of shrimp wrapped in a tortilla with a funky red sauce that tasted more like pasta sauce Carnitas - cute presentation and taste was fine but overall dry Mexican donuts- Yummy! I didn't drink this time but from what I hear the cocktails are good. I'd probably be back to get a cocktail and hang out on the rooftop but the food is not for me!

My group and I were super excited about trying this place for their rooftop bar, and just to support a new and local business. We got here right when they opened at 5 p.m. and were seated within 5 minutes. We placed our drink orders right away and ordered our food around 5:30 p.m. We were severely disappointed when we didn't get our drinks until 6:10 p.m. We even reminded the waiter and the manager about our drinks multiple times, and we got the typical "it will be out soon" reply. When the drinks came out an hour later, they were two drinks short. We had to wait another 15 minutes before they brought out chips & salsa. After an hour of only receiving 2/3 of the drinks we ordered and waiting for the rest of our food, we got so fed up with waiting that we asked them to just cancel the rest of our order. While we were waiting, we noticed that other parties were also just sitting around with no drinks or food on their tables. One group got so upset and just left without telling the waiter. The stuff that I got to try were the mangonada, shrimp cups, and the cod fish tacos. I will say that the mangonada was very refreshing and enjoyable. I understand that this is a new business and they're still figuring out the logistics, but this service was just unbelievably disappointing.