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- Gonzalo O.Campbell, CA31365132Mar 19, 2024
This is one of the few Mexican restaurants I've been to in San Jose that lived up to the hype.
I had always heard from my Mexican compadres that La Cueva Mex Grill on Prospect Ave in San Jose was THE premier place to visit if you had a hankering for fine, down home Mexican food. Now, for an authentic Mexican food experience I always go to the various taquerias I know around town and get my fix there but this one has always flown under the radar for me because I just don't live to close to it and I don't want to go out of my way to get Mexican food when I can get it from half a dozen other places that are closer to my neighborhood so I didn't make any effort to try La Cueva.
I was sorely wrong not visiting this place sooner! Today I tried two of their tacos, one carne asada and one carnitas respectively, and I was BLOWN away with how good they were. If you have ever been to Super Taqueria in San Jose then you will have an inkling of what the taco here are like but these are much, much better. They grill the tortilla ( which is of superior quality than Suoer Taqueria's ) and they load it with an ample serving of meat, cheese, avocado and I believe tomatoes or salsa for more flavor and an overall picture-perfect presentation.
The veritable cherry on top of all of this honest-to-goodness South of the Border fiesta is a special hunter-green salsa which I'm certain is an in-house creation. It has subtle heat, adequate spicy goodness, a peppery kick to it and adds a whole new dimension to the tacos. 2 were enough to fill me and I am a MASSIVE man!
La Cueva merits your business as a fine establishment that serves uo good food well! I will come here soon to see if the rest of their offerings is as good as their delicious tacos!Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 2 - Arushi G.San Jose, CA23445Jul 28, 2024
La Cueva is one of the best small business restaurants. It has a welcoming and homely vibe, and the staff is always kind and helpful. It is a pretty popping spot, and it took a second for us to find seating, but we were able to after waiting for 5-10 minutes.
I love being welcomed with the fresh tortilla chips in the beginning as we wait for our dishes to come out. I know that everyone raves about the tacos here, which are amazing, but I can never get over the Chicken Enchiladas with green sauce. It has been a must-order for me ever since I tried it once. I love the flavor and the rice on the side, and it fills me up just the right amount.
I will continue going to La Cueva whenever I crave Mexican food!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jun 26, 2024Updated review
I haven't been coming here as much. Their food is still tasty but the burritos are lacking meat since Covid. I've ordered a carnitas burrito twice this year and got a tablespoon of carnitas. You can pay extra for double meat, but why not do it right the first time? Or just up the price.
Also be aware that their prices have gone up, so what's on yelp is not correct.
Large green salsa is $7 now instead of $5
Side of beans is $3 now instead of $1.50
The people are still great! Covid just seemed to change a lot of places.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Sep 21, 2018Previous reviewGreat quality food. The best green salsa I've ever had, very heavy on cilantro. They open at 5 and there was already ppl waiting in the parking lot! We have a couple taquerias in the area and this one is by far the best.
- Fred A.San Jose, CA04Jun 23, 2024
La Cueva is one of those unpretentious neighborhood joints we need more of. It's small, active with people eating in or picking up orders, kinda noisy. Set way back from Prospect Avenue, it's easy to miss the first time, so look for the See's Candies. La Cueva's in that group of stores.
As for the food, the only thing I've ordered from the very complete menu the three or four times I've been there is the tamales plate. I keep wanting to get something else, but those tamales are magic in your mouth, tenderness for your taste buds, bendiciones in your belly. They are moist. You know how some tamales kinda crumble when you slice a bite with your fork? Well theirs are so moist they're almost creamy.
They're accompanied by a lovely salad with bits of papaya, refried beans exquisitos, and fluffy rice. Finally the green salsa they bring with tortilla chips, (both made in house, I asked) is so uniquely, remarkably, unforgettably sabrosa that you'll want to take some home. They'll put it in a styrofoam cup for you. Don't let it sit long in the fridge; it gets fuzzy in a few days - proof they make it themselves without preservatives.
As to cost, everything's expensive around here, but La Cueva is on the more affordable side.
¡Viva Sabor! ¡Viva La Cueva!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Big K.Saratoga, CA213017Aug 26, 2024Updated review
I love their food and the service is always friendly even when they are busy. My favorite item is the Chile Colorado Burrito! I think it's fairly priced too. If you gone when it's busy you may have to wait, but it's worth the wait.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Mar 6, 2013Previous reviewNice service and a solid 4 stars for their Chile Colorado burrito :)
- Mathieu R.Cupertino, CA94Aug 25, 2024
Had two different burritos and both had too much rice compared to the protein . No guacamole to be found, even though its supposed to have some.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - May 20, 2024
Came across this mex place in Campbell and it was a pleasant surprise. We ordered 2 super tacos and 2 fish tacos and they were both fantastic. You order at the counter and they will bring the food to your table. Price is great - although the portion is not big, the taste was fresh esp the like the sea bass taco. Dine in also comes with free tortillas with salsa!! Will definitely come in again. The mall it's located in is a little run down but it's ok.
Helpful 1Thanks 1Love this 1Oh no 0 - Jan 19, 2024Updated review
First word come to my mind. WOW.
Second word is how yummy it was.
Love the hole in a wall
Here is my scoring card for this restaurant:
1) Location: ( 5 Point ) - Great location for customer to see and find. Great parking for street parking and back side with parking lot parking.
2) Decoration : (2 Point) - They still have the original decoration. Clean but not up to date.
3) Price: ( 4 point)- The price is competitive but still a little bit pricey compare to other same stars and type food they serve
4) Quality and Taste : ( 3 point)- The quality is ok, food taste is good and portions are below average .
5) Type of cuisine standard : ( 4 point) - The style of Mexican food they serve is pretty close to the way it was prepare in Mexico. Not bad! But some dishes did have slightly modify to cater the customer's need
Overall it's not bad and I thinks it's great to give it a try and let me know what you think. Go foodies
Total max is 25
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Stars = 72% round up to 3 starsHelpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Sep 24, 2022Previous reviewLove ..... Love .... taco... as long is good , fresh, and reasonable pricing.
Guess what.... I found it... don't need to drive down to Ceres or Turlock go get good and cheap taco. You can get here at Campbell. Yummy and cheap.
Here is my scoring card for this restaurant:
1) Location: ( 5 Point ) - Great location for customer to see and find. Great parking for street parking and back side with parking lot parking.
2) Decoration : (2 Point) - They still have the original decoration. Clean but not up to date.
3) Price: ( 4 point)- The price is competitive compare to other same stars and type food they serve
4) Quality and Taste : ( 3 point)- The quality is ok, food taste is good and portions are average .
5) Type of cuisine standard : ( 4 point) - The style of Mexican food they serve is pretty close to the way it was prepare in Mexico. Not bad! But some dishes did have slightly modify to cater the customer's need
Overall it's not bad and I thinks it's great to give it a try and let me know what you think. Go foodies
Total max is 25
Score 18
Stars = 72% round up to 3 stars - Finn L.Saratoga, CA04Aug 26, 2024
My favorite Mexican spot. Love the fish tacos. The green Salsa with the chips might me my favorite salsa.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Dec 12, 2023
It's always a yes to La Cueva!
The staff here are so friendly and we love the food every time. I don't say that lightly either considering how many great Latin / Mexican spots there are around SJ.
Sea bass Tacos 10/10: Super soft, almost a shrimp like flavor in the form of a delicious fillet.
Chicken Tacos 9/10: Cooked just enough to perfection and juicy!
Shrimp Taco 9/10: sweet and spicy Cameron, some other spots in Santa Clara *cough* don't do a good job of this, but La Cueva knocks it out of the park.Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 2Oh no 0
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