San Agus Cocina Urbana & Cocktails

Mexican restaurant · Palo Alto

San Agus Cocina Urbana & Cocktails

Mexican restaurant · Palo Alto

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115 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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Chill vibes meet Mexican street food at this Palo Alto bar, where flavorful tacos and refreshing cocktails are perfect after a stroll.  

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115 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Get directions

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115 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Get directions

+1 877 408 8702
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$30–50 · Menu

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"Manuel Martinez, a chef known for Redwood City spots La Viga and LV Mar, has opened an upscale Palo Alto spot called San Agus Cocina Urbana & Cocktails, which is serving “crafted urban street bites” for delivery and takeout, the San Jose Mercury News reports." - Eve Batey

The Bay Area’s Most Exciting Restaurant Openings - Eater SF
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Jeanne Trang

Google
I had stopped by to grab some food and drinks with my coworkers and it was honestly such a fun experience as the menu was unique and the drinks were really refreshing/paired well with the food. The service was laid-back, which allowed us to enjoy each other's company and there's easy access to parking in the nearby streets. since we also stopped by at a fairly early time during the day, it wasn't as busy, but towards the end of our visit it did get busier. ambiance was relax and quite quaint.

Ronak Gandhi

Google
Excellent all around. Great drinks, amazing food and phenomenal service. This might be our favorite joint for mexican food and drinks.

Hoda Aghaei

Google
A bit out of the way but well worth the walk! Good food, good service. Empanadas are a must try.

Anne Carr

Google
GREAT place and GREAT food! Small, casual place where we sat outside in front. Definitely coming back because there were too many good things on the menu. Loved the presentation as well, between the cool plates and clay pots for drinks. The fried avocado was especially amazing!

Helen

Google
I really liked their tacos! They may not be the most authentic, but the taste was great and it was really fresh. Highly recommend their al pastor, fish, and shrimp taco. The tacos were definitely on the pricier side at $14 for 2 tacos. I was not a big fan of their gorditas de chicharron. The outside fritter was quite dry and the dish lacked flavor. Even the sauce it came with was not that good. Their drinks were also pretty good, I like that they gave a piece of watermelon for their watermelon margarita.

Raven Hill

Google
Getting off of a plane after 5 hours not hardly anything this place SAVED ME. My food not only looked beautiful but it tasted so good. Their drinks are beautifully crafted and delicious too!! Definitely go here if you are wanting a drink and some incredible food!

Nina V

Google
Don’t feel like cooking on a Sunday? Head on down to this place for a nice cocktail (4 stars), ceviche tostadas (4 stars), beef tongue tacos (5 stars), carnitas tacos (3 stars, because I missed the crispiness). The service was accommodating and friendly — not pressuring us to order quickly, turning on the heat lamp outside to buffer the windy cooler temperatures, coming back to check up on us and provide water carafe and glasses when we asked for some water. We ended with the churros (3 stars) because they were slightly undercooked inside but came with a nice tequila sauce.

Siddharth Pateriya

Google
We went in as a group of 8 on Friday and sat outside (reservation via OpenTable). The seats felt kind of uncomfortable since they barely had any cushion. The drinks looked great and tasted even better, and all of us liked what they ordered. I tried the Tamarind drink and a Margarita, and it both were pretty refreshing. The tortilla chips came with a tasty green drip. I ordered Al Pastor Tacos and a mushroom truffle Quesadilla. The Tacos were loaded, and although I expected the Al Pastor to be crispier, it still tasted good. The Quesadilla however tasted a bit bland for my taste and I wish that it had more flavor. There was some confusion with our order as they brought an extra cheese Quesadilla which we didn't order. Also, we had to ask for water about 3-4 times over a 45 min period before someone brought it out. The overall experience was nice.

Scotty L.

Yelp
Shrimp tacos are one of my favorites here. Tacos are all good sized and it feels like a meal when you eat 2 as opposed to the street tacos where you might eat 3 and still wonder if you should get a 4th. Service is good, nothing to complain about. Ambiance is good too, some seats at the bar, some low tables, high tables, and seating outside as well. Definitely get the fish ceviche (ceviche de pescado)!!

Jeanne T.

Yelp
I had stopped by to grab some food and drinks with my coworkers and it was honestly such a fun experience as the menu was unique and the drinks were really refreshing/paired well with the food. The service was laid-back, which allowed us to enjoy each other's company and there's easy access to parking in the nearby streets. since we also stopped by at a fairly early time during the day, it wasn't as busy, but towards the end of our visit it did get busier. ambiance was relax and quite quaint.

Constance L.

Yelp
Overpriced but everything tasted at least solid -- recommend if you're looking for a trendy spot for drinks with friends. Detailed breakdown below: **Service, 5/5** I came with a large group of about 10 people, but we were immediately seated and the staff was attentive over the duration of our stay. I appreciated that they came around often with water refills, and that when I asked for a top up of our mimosa carafe which lost a few inches due to the foam/head dying down, they did so right away. **Decor & cleanliness, 5/5** Very cute decor! Great for friends or a lunch date. **Price & portion, 3/5** Prices are steep and portions are small; expect to shell out a pretty penny or leave with room for dessert somewhere else. **Taste, 4/5** - Chips and guac, 4.5/5: So good! I feel like this was a perfect guac -- creamy and bright with a few interesting toppings so you could experiment a bit with different combos. The chips were also fantastic and thick enough to get hearty scoops. My only complaint is that they skimped out a bit on the chips so it wasn't super shareable. - Aperol spritz carafe, 5/5: Fruity and refreshing with the signature Aperol bitter flavor. I'd definitely order this again. - Strawberry mimosa carafe, 3/5: I didn't get any strawberry flavor come through and the champagne used tasted a quite sour, so I didn't enjoy this one.

Alyssa O.

Yelp
Food was delicious, ordered the shrimp tacos, as for drinks, i asked for a recommendation and although I am no tequila girl, it was still doable. Service was great, they accommodated 8 of us, were attentive and checked on us often. It was a very cute lunch spot!

Haleh H.

Yelp
Popped in for a quick drink & bite and were very pleased. We sat at the bar, the service was good & fast. The restaurant is fun with colorful walls and a pulse. The cocktails are fun and tasty. The fish tacos were also tasty & crispy. Definitely going back for more.

Jocelyn K.

Yelp
Came here with a group of 6 for lunch on a Tuesday and there was no wait. Despite only having one staff at the front and one chef, the pace of our food and overall meal experience was great. I got the Pastor Tacos and Camaron Dorado Tacos -- both were delicious, packed with flavor -- but my favorite has to be the Camaron (fish). The batter was fried to perfection and it wasn't too thick where I felt like there was no fish. I'd love to try their BIrria Tacos next time.

David H.

Yelp
Amazing food! The service was great with kind waiters. This will be a regular place for us to eat!!!

Jenica C.

Yelp
Spectacular ceviche de pescado & arroz con calabasa. The michelada also hit the spot. The portion of the ceviche was massive ! I could not finish it by myself. The saltiness of the chips & sourness from the lime juice was perfect. The red snapper tasted fresh as well. I also liked the creaminess of the arroz con calabasa. It was a good balance of a meal. My friend also really liked her al pastor tacos.

Steve D.

Yelp
Enjoyed some delicious Mezcal-based cocktails, carne asada and tlayudas on a rainy Friday evening. Cozy and friendly vibe with lots of small groups hanging out and laughing. Efficient service. Will definitely be back.

Jess D.

Yelp
Amazing cocktails! They just updated their whole cocktail menu. I tried the soursop Generala cocktail and it was delicious and had an interesting spicy kick. The food is overpriced for the quality and quantity. Would highly recommend coming during happy hour for the drink specials. Street parking can be annoying at times.

Elizabeth L.

Yelp
Amazing flavors and ambience. I love coming to this spot for some tacos, they are so fresh and flavorful. The chips and salsa are exceptionally- you can tell everything is homemade. They always have seating outside with heaters which is so nice for the evening. Service is friendly and quick.

Sarah B.

Yelp
Great food with an outdoor patio. Cocktails are excellent. Absolutely terrible service. I recommend if you aren't in a rush and have some time to kill. We got the birria tacos, quesabirria tacos, and steak dish (this one not photographed).

Bryan D.

Yelp
Great food and service. Tried multiple things and a lot of others also caught our eyes. Will definitely be back.

Maulik M.

Yelp
A vibrant and lively restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. The drinks were refreshing with beautiful presentation. Service was also impecable. Our server was very attentive and our food(Tacos and guac) came out quite quickly after we ordered. Highly recommended if you're looking for a great spot for dinner and drinks in Palo Alto. El tamarindo cocktail is definitely recommended for those who love reposado and the tangy taste of the tamarindo it's amazing to say the least!

Alex A.

Yelp
Pros: one of the few places that has quesabirria, decent amount of meat Cons: service (sitting outside) is non-existent, food is bland and overly greasy (I know it is what it is, however this was over the top greasy) and overly priced. 2ppl, no alcohol, 2 orders of the birria tacos, sparkling water, guacamole chips app(super small portion) and street corn $130.00!!!

Denice D.

Yelp
Came to audit a restaurant and came over here for a quick bite ! Yummy tacos de asada. Handmade corn tortillas . My asada had a melted coating of Oaxaca cheese ! Relaxing ambiance and I was there super early so no customers . Sorry, I hardly ever give a 5 star. Though the food was good, the asada was a bit dry . I look forward to to my next visit and try another meal . Thank you !

Vincent G.

Yelp
Pleasantly surprised to find Mexican food in Palo Alto. The tortilla soup was what I needed to warm me up on a cold day. Ambiance is small and quaint yet has a lot of vibrant character. Service took a bit during lunch but I'm assuming that's just because they were busy with a lot of take out orders.

Yara D.

Yelp
I came with a large group from work. I had the birria tacos which came as two huge tacos and some consume! The tacos were a little greasy but really yummy and really filling . I do wish there was more consume. One thing I didn't like was the seating. We were a group of ~12 and we were all seated outside on small barstools on a high table which was really uncomfortable seating for eating dinner. If the purpose was to pressure me into leaving sooner it for sure worked!

Chandra D.

Yelp
My husband and I showed up right after they opened on a Wednesday. We were offered a happy hour menu (12pm to 6pm!) and a regular menu. We got shrimp ceviche and birria nachos to share, I got shrimp tacos, and my husband got the birria plate. Shrimp Ceviche -- you get to choose how many tostada shells you want. We got two for $13. The ceviches comes piled on top and garnished with avocado. Fresh, tart, tomato-y, with a slight kick. Very good! The only drawback is that it can be pretty messy to eat. Good sized portion! Birria Fries--lots of birria, but way more fries. The birria was good. I wish it had more of the sauce, or consome with it. I also wish the birria, cheese, and toppings were evenly distributed. Shrimp tacos--WOW. Excellent. Beer battered shrimp, fresh corn tortillas, excellent sauce and cole slaw like garnish. Chef's kiss. I would eat these again. Two large size portions! Birria plate--my husband was satisfied with his meal. He just wished he had more broth or consome with his birria. What a great place to find in the new year. I will be back!

Lauren W.

Yelp
The food here is so delicious, flavorful, fresh, and memorable. It's all about the TACOS, especially the fish tacos! We regularly order the family platter of tacos de pescado fish tacos for take-out and it's always a hit with the family.

Terrilyn L.

Yelp
Food was fresh. Menu was small but concise with enough variation for everyone. Everything was really tasty. They have lots of mezcal drink variations Mine was very flavorful, with lemon and strawberry, served with a big ice cube. I got seated immediately when I walked in. Servers were extremely accommodating. Place is casual with Spanish music playing in the background. They have outdoor seating and indoor is set up for small parties. The restaurant is open a little later than others in the area.

Jenn L.

Yelp
Came here for lunch and it was only filled with two other tables so we were sat right away. Service is prompt and attentive and food came out relatively quick. Ceviche was with red snapper and it was super flavorful. It didn't need that much hot sauce on top. The spice is over powering the flavors of the ceviche. My birria tacos were okay... it was quite dry. I even ordered the consommé which helped but it was still dry even after being drenched in the sauce. Chicken tinga tostadas were good. I also got the coco horchata but it was wayyyyy too sweet with too much condensed milk and not enough coconut.

John R.

Yelp
I am sorry to report I ended up with food poisoning after eating Al pastor tacos last Friday. The food was great but not the outcome I wanted.

Richard E.

Yelp
Drinks are great here and the snacks are tasty. The service is good - a good mix of leaving you alone too enjoy your time and not rush you. It's a fun environment, and there's usually a table open.

Shamina W.

Yelp
This restaurant is very cute and intimate. The staff were friendly and very welcoming, the food was not your traditional Mexican Food. Everything had a little extra something, flavors were definitely an acquired taste. They have a full bar and drinks were decent. I wouldn't return for the food but I'd return for the environment and drinks.

Emily O.

Yelp
Cool spot in downtown Palo Alto with a nice area to dine on the sidewalk, as well as an inside bar and additional tables indoors. Drinks are great, food was pretty good all around. The best thing we had was the guacamole-- so much flavor and I love that it's not a giant portion. The tacos Al pastor were good, same with the quesabirria. We also had a side salad that was fresh and light. Service was... interesting. Everyone was really nice but there was some confusion about one of the dishes when we ordered and the server seemed to be in a hurry and just picked one of the options for us rather than explaining the difference. The servers also kept clearing plates and silverware in the middle of us eating. I was taking a bite of food and they took away the taco plate with my fork that I still needed for the salad. I tried to stop them but my mouth was full lol. This happened a few times throughout the meal. Not the end of the world, was just strange... Overall I like this spot and the vibe. I'll be back to try more from the menu!

Heidi W.

Yelp
Great food nice service. Interesting drink menu that looks like they tried. Birria tacos were excellent.

Michelle A.

Yelp
Boy howdy these are some super amazing tacos! I was hesitant to share my feelings as I want to be able to dine here, but I also want them to stay in business forever. And ever. These are SERIOUS tacos for people who love to eat tacos made by some master taco persons who know exactly what they are doing. The masa is incredible and the toppings perfect. We had de birria, chorizo, pescado, and chohinita. All were insane. I will be back to eat every single thing on the menu. I could drink the red salsa it was so good. The guacamole and chips were pretty fabulous as well. Also, the spicy margarita was yummy and very cool they made it just to the level of spiciness I like. The people who work here are true amazing service professionals. They know their menu, they are attentive, friendly, helpful, and very chill. I have driven by this place a million times and never stopped because the name and the stylized font made me think....ummm, no. I am not sure why I was being so narrow minded and judgmental, but I was and ultimately I suffered from not having the best tacos in the area sooner. Don't be like me and avoid the place. Go now and have some amazing tacos and cocktails with very wonderful people.

Terri M.

Yelp
My daughter really wanted Tacos for dinner and we are staying at the VA tonight. This place had really good reviews and I was going to order online. But their webpage didn't say they had chicken tacos. So I called to order to go and the lady who was taking the order had a terrible attitude. I ordered the Birria Tacos $13 with rice and beans $2 and chicken Tacos which should be around $12 or $13. She quoted me at $45. I said whoa why is it so expensive. She thought I wanted a full side of rice and beans which I guess is about $6 each. I told her on the webpage it says $1 additional each. She then said $34 and I was trying to ask her how long and again why so much, she hung up on me before I could even ask how long. When we got to the restaurant I had asked the guy why it was $34; that it should be closed to $27. The lady came out and said in a very rude tone "I told you why it was so expensive" She gave me the receipt and she walked away. When I got the receipt it had $3 for the consome and also a labor charge. I looked this up and it states: In California, restaurants are allowed to charge a surcharge to offset their operational costs, including labor, food and other expenses. However, the surcharge must be clearly disclosed to customers in advance, either on the menu, the bill or by other means, such as a posted sign. The lady did not inform me on the phone of the surcharge or the extra fee for consome. Most places do not charge extra for that. The consome tasted like watered down, unsalted beef stock. Disgusting, went down the toilet. The Birria was like dry pot roast not flavorful at all. Had to drown it with lime juice just to get some flavor. Was the same with the chicken, not flavorful at all and had to drown in lime juice. Tacos from Taco Bell are so much more flavorful. The rice was supposed to be some "creamy rice"... it was just about 1/4 cup regular white rice. The beans were a black beans smushed, no flavor.

Linda Y.

Yelp
Really cute spot with nice outdoor and indoor seating and good atmosphere. The food was decent -- the elote corn was delicious, while the tacos (got birria, fish, and carne asada) were palatable (but not near the level of a Mission taco in SF). The cocktails looked quite good, though we didn't get any. It took a pretty long time to catch the waiter's attention (maybe since we were outside?).

Maheen S.

Yelp
Excellent service, drinks, and food. We had a Huarache and the ceviche. I had El Tamarindo (with alcohol, so not your everyday tamarind) and of course, Mexican Coca-Cola. So near train + clean bathroom and good music. Will return when in the area.

Shirley M.

Yelp
Went here on a Friday night for a late dinner with some friends. Note that if you come here on Friday, parking nearby will likely be sparse so account for that on the drive over. First off, service was very considerate and they were able to seat our table based on our reservation despite the whole party not being there. Chips and salsa gave us something to munch on while we waited for the food, which didn't take long to arrive at all. I ordered the shrimp and Al Pasteur tacos, which were not bad but not as flavorful as I would have liked. If you come hungry, note that one entree (at least for tacos) might not cut it. I also got a strawberry mint drink that was quite refreshing and would get again. The wait staff were attentive and friendly, despite the restaurant being completely full. Prices are what you would expect in Palo Alto. The ambiance, however, left a bit to be desired - throughout our meal, the volume of the music increased by so many decibels that it felt like we were literally shouting across the (small) table. While it's nice to have something playing in the background while enjoying a meal, I'm not sure any of us wanted a club atmosphere while catching up on tacos and chips. There was also only one bathroom available for use, so be prepared to wait a bit if you need to go. Overall, not a bad place to come for a bite to eat/drink, but if you want to be able to engage in conversation, I'd recommend somewhere else.

Karne N.

Yelp
Tried this place for the first time at happy hour - early enough that they weren't too crowded. The older woman who came out to see if we were ready was curt (rude actually) but the younger ones who served us drinks and food were friendly and responsive. The margaritas were small for the price ($11 apiece at HH?!) and tasted much like a mix. We had the ceviche de pescado which was excellent. The queso fundido was tasty, lol but we didn't pay for all the extras and it was pretty small. (The tiny pico de gallo was an extra charge, which is a bit much.) The nachos were very good. We won't be back. It's usually very crowded and Hamilton is a busy street if you're sitting outside. The prices were high though the food is tasty. I prefer Estrellita.

Doug R.

Yelp
Food is fantastic, music is on point, but the service leaves you wanting more. It's almost like they don't like Latinos at their place, and refuse to speak Spanish

Janice Q.

Yelp
Ambiance - small and cozy setting with a FULL bar! Service was fast. Food - we order an order for Guac and chips, empanadas, chorizo, fish, shrimp and carne asada tacos. Everything was generously portioned and fresh! I especially love the fresh vege and Hearn on all our tacos! Highly recommended!

T. F.

Yelp
Delicious, spicy and complex butternut veggie taco and my first deep fried avocado taco! Will be back for more!

Liz R.

Yelp
I so badly wanted and just knew that I was going to be writing THE review for this restaurant based off of the menu I saw and the concept which inspired me making the reservation in the first place (I actually had a reservation for a totally different restaurant and canceled it to make a reservation here just because I was that intrigued) . So let's get into it: Upon walking up the outside area was POPPING! I mean standing room only and folks chatting with their cocktails so at this point we were still like, JACKPOT! Gave the hostess my name for the reservation and she proceeded to tell me there was no reservation for me. I had her check my shortened name, gave my last name again, and as she stated earlier, no reservation for me. She proceeded to tell another hostess to seat us in the last table that was outside in that "popping" area and literally surrounded by swarms of people .... as we hesitantly walked with the other hostess and made it to that table, we discovered that the table wasn't bussed and had to stand there for about a minute until the original hostess came back screaming my full name stating that she found my reservation (which I knew was there), so she then proceeded to seat us inside as that was what was mentioned in my reservation. Sigh. Once seated it was also very lively and we could immediately tell that they just might be short staffed as we literally waited over 7 minutes for our server to greet us (mind you the place is SMALL). We immediately ordered cocktails- which they have a nice selection inspired by Mexico City - and additionally ordered appetizers. Our chips and salsa (which are not complimentary) and guacamole arrived promptly (before our cocktails) yet while the chips came in a cute bag, there were four of us and those chips were only enough to feed a small child (plus there were supposed to be 2 bags given that we ordered chips and salsa AND chips and guacamole). Both the guacamole and salsas were very tasty and the touch of pepinos and cheese on top of the guacamole was a nice touch. Our cocktails finally arrived after a while and first impression solely based upon presentation they were fun and made us want to immediately :: CHEERS:: and get right into sipping. Taste wise they were also very delicious and packed the right punch, however, one of my friends has a serious kiwi allergy, and he began to have a slow reaction to his cocktail and upon inspection we discovered that while his cocktail didn't have kiwi in it, there were others on the menu that were made with kiwi and his cocktail may have been mixed in a shaker or with a spoon that wasn't thoroughly washed prior to his cocktail being made. The wings we ordered finally arrived and they were tasty however cooked a little too over making them a bit hard. Oh, and at this time we were still waiting on the water we asked for and our mouths were a little firey from the hot salsa so we had to ask again. Entrees arrived and while presentation is a 5 star thing, the plates / bowls / dishes they present some items in are not functional for ease of truly eating the food. My friend's salad was beautifully presented yet the bowl was the size of a traditional cereal bowl ... and his salad was overflowing and he had to carefully maneuver around the salad so that it wouldn't spill onto the table. He also ordered his steak on his salad cooked medium well and it arrived medium and on the cusp of medium rare so he had to send it back to be cooked a literally longer. I ordered the quesabirria (Birria style quesadilla) and again, presentation wise it was gorgeous, however, I wasn't sure if I was accidentally given Birria Tacos because, well, they were presented as Birria Tacos and not anything like a Birria Quesadilla should be. I asked the server just to be sure and she assured me they were not tacos (even though they looked like tacos). I was excited to dive in eating them because they looked delicious so that's what I did .... SIGH ... BLAND! How in the world were Birria Tacos bland??? I actually discovered how ... because I of course added on a side of the Birria consome to dip them in (which is $4 extra when traditionally Birria is always accompanied by the consome) and the consome was BLAND! I mean needed salt badly and any and every other seasoning. My other friends ordered what would be equivalent of chicken mole enchiladas and one loved his and devoured them and the other not so much ... only ate half and said he really didn't like them. I think you're getting the gist as to why this wasn't the 5 star experience I had hoped it would be, and the last piece that solidified my review rating was the fact that our server was MIA half the time and we had to keep "bothering" another server for our needs.

Ekaterina M.

Yelp
Very bad services. Food is bland and overpriced. Came here because I saw a good looking michelada (assembled with all traditional fixings) but they said they were too busy to make it like that and just brought beer ))) big disappointment unfortunately overall.

Katie R.

Yelp
Came here with a couple friends and ordered a bunch of stuff to share - this was a great way to do it so we could really explore the menu and find what we liked! Favorite things I tried were the Gorditas de Chicharron, the Quesabirria, and the guac. Quesabirria was pretty expensive, especially once you added the consome, but it was so damn good that I'd get it again. The Gorditas de Chicharron were the surprise, we didn't even order them at first, but once we saw them at a near by table we added them to the list, so happy we did. Wish they were my main course. The okay were the Tacos de carne Asada and the churros. Tacos were so stuffed they fell apart as soon as you tired to pick them up. Love that they weren't skimping, but they were just too hard to eat. Didn't really taste the meat since they had to be eaten fast to keep them remotely intact. Churros weren't anything special, I've had better at Disneyland and other Mexican restaurants. Chips and salsa weren't free which is always a bummer. Menu was also difficult to read since it was a QR code on your phone and you just scrolled endlessly. No organization - you had a taco followed by a quesadilla then two other items before you were back at another taco. Overall a solid spot with some fun food that tasted good, just expensive and trendy so they miss the mark in a few spots. But would come back for sure!

Jim P.

Yelp
Fun little spot in downtown Palo Alto. My wife and I went for Happy Hour and had a blast. The staff were attentive, and the drinks were amazing mixology you don't find in most places, try the La Juana! I got the shrimp tacos, my wife went to her typical pick of Carne Asada. A great place to enjoy a happy hour outdoors, don't miss out!

Christine B.

Yelp
10/10 on the pescado and cochinita tacos. Absolutely the best we've had in ages. Also had a carne asada taco and was good, but not AS good. A little less flavor and the crispy queso fresco wasn't crispy. We both loved the Eva Maria cocktail, super bold flavors and so satisfying. My husband had the La Niña Fresa and was alright, but paled in comparison to the flavors of Eva Maria. The guacamole was outstanding and the spicy salsa was the perfect heat that grows as you go. Delicious. Only complaint was the loudness of the music (made conversation tricky) but it did serve to maintain (mostly) the privacy of the convos of very close neighboring tables. We will be back. Love love this spot. Thank you!

Mitchi R.

Yelp
I love discovering great restaurants in new places and always consult Yelp reviews. This new place I tried did not disappoint me. I visited the restaurant around 9pm on a Friday night and initially thought I was walking into a club. A DJ was mixing great music, making it very entertaining to have dinner. It felt like being at a nightclub. However, the dim lighting made it difficult to take photos of the food. I ordered the shrimp tacos, also known as tacos de camaron dorado, the Torta Cubana, and papas a la Francesca (French fries). The shrimp tacos came with two crispy beer-battered shrimp, green cabbage, pico de gallo, and chipotle sauce. The shrimps were big and the batter was lightly crispy on a corn tortilla that appeared to have been made at the restaurant. It was delicious. The Torta Cubana is a big sandwich, which was good, but I am not a fan of pork meat, so I cannot give it the review it deserves. The papas a la Francesca were topped with ketchup, Tapatio, and fresh cream, and paired well with the torta. My favorite item was their in-house made horchata. I think it was the best I have ever had. You can really taste the rice flavor, and they should consider turning it into ice cream. I could not get enough of it.

Jenny X.

Yelp
Came here with a group of 12 - it was nice that they could accommodate all of us and even had a table set up when we arrived! Good: - Heard about the famous birria tacos so I finally got some - really good and the dipping method is super unique - I liked the tortilla chips here since they were very crunchy and the guac was good and well-seasoned too - Cool vibe - good for a big group Bad: - Small portion sizes for the food - A little noisy so it's hard to hear people without yelling Overall enjoyed the experience but also felt like wouldn't come again

John A.

Yelp
Great drinks and food. Very cool vibe. Service is just so so and it's sad that they don't want to stay open even during their published hours. What's up with that? What happened to wanting to make money?

Jeannie P.

Yelp
I came here with friends for drinks only. It's a great bar! I loved the location. There is always people there , no matter what time of the day. We sat inside this time. The place looks lovely and welcoming. Service was quick. The drinks were delicious. I would definitely go back one day to try the food as well :-)

Magda M.

Yelp
This was my first visit to this local spot. I was dining with a group of 8. Although we had a reservation at 6 p.m., the waitress did not approach the table to offer water for at least 15 -20 minutes. I ordered the fish tacos. I requested one grilled and one fried. The server brought out 2 grilled tacos. The waitress noticed this and quickly took the grilled tacos away. A few minutes later, she returned with one grilled fish taco. Question; Who ate the other Taco? I had to wait 15 more minutes for the fried fish Taco. My experience has been that if there is a slight error in the order, leave the plate there with the customer and then bring the other item later. Don't leave the customer with nothing. The tacos were delicious but very small street size tacos. I would return for the drinks as they were fabulous and fairly priced.

Magz B.

Yelp
(March 2023, v late post) there was a cute area to sit outside with heaters. The food was good! The tostadas were our favorite and could have kept going. The queso was alright. Was a bit pricey for happy hour

Koyel B.

Yelp
The service here was terrible. We asked for paper menus, but had to ask several times over about ten minutes before receiving them. By this point, no one had brought us water, so we had to ask multiple times before finally getting some about twenty minutes after sitting down. We finally managed to order about half an hour in--shocking, given that the restaurant wasn't super busy at the time. The food all came very quickly. They plunked all five dishes down on the tiny table in the space of about five minutes, so most of the food was cold by the time we got to it and there was absolutely no room to move anything around. The food was decent. Every water refill was a struggle and involved asking multiple waiters every time. We ate and left pretty quickly.

Vivian C.

Yelp
Came here for their 3-5pm happy hour special and turned out to be one of the best decisions of the day. Affordable cocktail choices and delicious food options. We ordered: - Botanas Sampler $23 - Came with 4 items and the best one was definitely the quesabirria. Crispy, crunchy but not oily with so much flavor from the meat! I was in heaven - Shrimp + Red Snapper ceviche $7 each: The red snapper ceviche feels like an explosion of freshness + lime flavour in my mouth! so good! - Margarita + Margarito $11 each, authentic must-have cocktails. Both the patio and the restaurant inside looks cute + clean. Would definitely come back if I am in the area again.