San Jose Restaurant Guide - Willow Glen, CA Restaurants
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As a leafy suburb of downtown San Jose, the Willow Glen neighborhood is the place for small, family owned restaurants and markets that cater to a local and appreciative clientele. Restaurants like Taiwan, Tlaquepaque and Aqui standout. And don't miss La Villa, everybody's favorite Italian deli.
Aqui Cal-Mex Grill
1145 Lincoln Ave., San Jose; Tel. 408.995-0381.
Contemporary border cuisine. Aqui excels in contrasts: Swill margaritas with health-conscious vegetarian exotica; pair fresh juices with meat-packed burritos. The ambiance is chi-chi, yet you serve yourself. Casual. Beer, margaritas. |
Cafe Primavera
1359 Lincoln Ave., San Jose; Tel. 408.297-7929.
California/Italian. Fast enough for a quick takeout meal yet elegant enough for a romantic sit-down dinner, Cafe Primavera serves fresh California cuisine with a Mediterranean flair. Casual. Beer/wine. Closed Sun; no dinner Mon. |
Siam Square
1040 Willow St., San Jose; Tel. 408.293.2268.
Thai. Siam Square leans too far to the sweet side of Thai cuisine's delicate sweet-sour-spicy balancing act, but offers an array of traditional dishes in a clean, cheery atmosphere. Casual. Beer, wine. |
Sue's Indian Cuisine
895 Willow St., San Jose; Tel. 408.993.8730. (Also in Mountain View: 216 Castro St., Tel. 415.969.1122).
Southern Indian. Warm hospitality and fiery spices infuse dishes at this quaint eatery. Casual. Beer, wine. |
Taquería Tlaquepáque
2222 Lincoln Ave., San Jose; Tel. 408.978.3665.
Mexican. Owner Ubaldo Navarro makes sure all the usual dishes rank well above average, but that's not what makes his eatery special. It's the extra touches: amazing breakfasts, deliciously tart margaritas and a talented balladeer belting out canciones on Saturday nights. |
Willow Street Wood Fired Pizza
1072 Willow St., San Jose; Tel. 408.971.7080.
Designer Italian. In addition to the gourmet pizzas that fired the name, menu options include hearty pasta dishes, generous salads and creative sandwiches (lunch menu). Casual. Beer, wine. |
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