Olla Cocina

4.5

326 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Vegetarian-friendly
Lively
Great for brunch

Olla is a casual Mexican dining experience that serves quality Mexican food and cocktails with efficiency and flair. Situated on the Historic San Pedro Square in Downtown San Jose, Olla features house-made tortillas and tamales, delicious tacos and enchiladas with fresh seafood and locally sourced meats and vegetables. Our bright and airy dining room opens to our street-front patio with plenty of outdoor seating. Olla offers a fast-fine model of service which ensures swift ordering and attentive, warm hospitality.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(408) 606-7999
Website
https://www.ollacocina.com/
Payment Options
Cash not accepted
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Reynol Martinez
Private party facilities
Olla Cocina would be honored to host your next event, we have several options to choose from for your next company dinner or Family Party. Please note all groups of 12+ will be required to reserve through our event sales manager. Please contact rocio@ollacocina.com for more information.

Location
17 North San Pedro Street, San Jose, CA 95110
Area
San Jose
Cross Street
Santa Clara Street
Parking details
Limited street parking and parking available in Market Street Garage
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Offers

Agave Hour @ Olla Cocina
Multiple dates available
Sun - 15:00 - 20:45
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CEVICHE TRADICIONALUS$17.95
fresh cod, shrimp, avocado, pico de gallo, with tortilla chips
SEARED CALAMARI*US$17.95
chorizo, green mole, rancho gordo beans, pickled red onion, pico de gallo, cilantro, chipotle aïoli
EMPANADASUS$12.95
mushroom, zucchini, corn, caramelized onion, asadero, oaxaca & monterey jack cheeses, cilantro-cabbage slaw, roasted tomatillo salsa { 2 }
GRILLED ZUCCHINI CON QUESOUS$10.95
confit garlic, tomato coulis, caramelized onion, melted asadero, oaxaca & monterey jack cheeses
HOUSEMADE SALSAUS$4.95
with tortilla chips
GUACAMOLE, SALSAUS$13.95
with tortilla chips
ROASTED WILD MUSHROOM QUESADILLAUS$15.95
asadero, oaxaca & monterey jack cheeses, crema & roasted tomatillo drizzle, pico de gallo. housemade organic tortilla

Ensaladas y Sopas

OLLA'S CAESAR SALAD*US$15.95
romaine, epazote croutons, cotija cheese, caesar dressing
TOSTADA SALADUS$15.95
romaine, mexican rice, refried black beans, roasted corn, cherry tomato, red onion, epazote, mint, cotija cheese, crema, avocado, lemon vinaigrette
CHICKEN CALDOUS$15.95
organic chicken quarter, zucchini, cabbage, corn, potato, carrot, cilantro, salsa de molcajete
Roasted Golden & Chiogga Beet SaladUS$15.95
orange segments, queso fresco, chili ancho vinaigrette, toasted pepitas, fried cilantro & epazote

Lados

RICEUS$3.95
mexican rice or puebla vegetable rice
BEANSUS$3.95
refried black beans or chorizo beans
STREET CORNUS$7.95
butter, lime, cotija cheese, tajin
HOUSEMADE ORGANIC TORTILLAS
lightly fried shrimp, avocado, cabbage, poblano crema, house-made tortillas
- (3)US$2.50

ESPECIALES DE LA OLLA

Camarones a la DiablaUS$25.95
shrimp in spicy habañero sauce, guacamole, with mexican rice, refried black beans & housemade organic tortillas
GRILLED ATLANTIC SALMONUS$27.95
sofrito, epazote-roasted cauliflower, cilantro-paprika sauce
ROASTED CHICKEN MOLEUS$28.95
organic chicken breast, olla's mole poblano sauce, pickled red onion, toasted sesame seeds, with puebla vegetable rice & housemade organic tortillas
Carne AsadaUS$29.95
grilled flap steak, chorizo beans, charred spring onion, whole-roasted jalapeño, with housemade organic tortillas

Platos Principales

STUFFED CHILE RELLENOUS$18.95
chipotle-tomato sauce, asadero, oaxaca & monterey jack cheeses, crema, cotija cheese, with mexican rice & housemade organic tortillas
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER ENCHILADASUS$18.95
green mole, pepitas, asadero, oaxaca & monterey jack cheeses, crema, avocado, pico de gallo, with mexican rice & refried black beans
CHICKEN ENCHILADAS VERDESUS$20.95
tomatillo sauce, asadero, oaxaca & monterey jack cheeses, crema, with mexican rice & refried black beans
BRAISED BEEF MOLE ENCHILADASUS$20.95
olla's mole poblano sauce, asadero, oaxaca & monterey jack cheeses, pickled red onion, crema, toasted sesame seeds, with puebla vegetable rice & refried black beans

Tacos

CRISPY BAJA-STYLE FISH*US$13.95
radish slaw, guacamole, chipotle aioli
CRISPY SHRIMP*US$15.95
radish slaw, guacamole, chipotle aioli
PORK AL PASTORUS$14.95
roasted pineapple, roasted tomatillo salsa
QUESABIRRIAUS$15.95
braised beef, asadero, oaxaca & monterey jack cheeses, with consome

Postres

CHURRO BITESUS$8.95
caramel sauce
CLASSIC FLANUS$8.95
whipped cream
DESSERT TRIOUS$19.95
flan, churro, vanilla ice cream
VANILLA ICE CREAMUS$4.95
caramel sauce

COCTELES

OLLA Margarita
tequila blanco, orange liqueur, lime, agave
- GlassUS$13.95
- CarafeUS$45.95
Cielito Lindo
mezcal, manzanilla sherry, chareau aloe liqueur, cucumber, lemon, celery bitters, agave
- GlassUS$13.95
- CarafeUS$45.95
Yucatan
vodka, ginger syrup, lemon, passionfruit
- GlassUS$13.95
- CarafeUS$45.95
San Pedro Sangria
red wine, orange liqueur, amontillado sherry, sweet vermouth, pineapple, chicha syrup, lemon
- GlassUS$13.25
- CarafeUS$45.95
Palanco Paloma
tequila blanco, grapefruit, cappelletti, lime, pomegranate, angostura bitters
- GlassUS$13.95
- CarafeUS$45.95
Anticuado
bourbon, nixta corn liqueur, chile pasilla, angostura bitters
- GlassUS$14.25
Diablito
mezcal, campari, xila ancho chile liqueur, orange bitters
- GlassUS$13.95
La Quebradora
white rum, mint, lime, mango, soda
- GlassUS$13.95
- CarafeUS$46.95
Sangria Blanca
white wine, grapefruit, elderflower, pisco, agave, pineapple, lime
- GlassUS$13.25
- CarafeUS$45.95
Media Noche
tequila reposado, mezcal, rumchata, coffee liqueur, coconut milk
- GlassUS$14.25
Puente Jalisco
tequila reposado, monkey shoulder whiskey, triple sec, orange bitters
- GlassUS$14.25
Daily Slushee
ask about today's selection 14.95
- GlassUS$14.95

CERVEZA Y MAS

Del Cielo
morena mia, lager martinez, ca 5%
- PintUS$13.95
- PitcherUS$45.95
Stone
buenaveza salt & lime, lager escondido, ca 4.7%
- PintUS$8.00
- PitcherUS$26.95
Lagunitas
hazy wonder, indian pale ale petaluma, ca 6%
- PintUS$8.00
- PitcherUS$26.95
Calicraft
tiki time tropical, american pale wheat walnut creek, ca 6.5%
- PintUS$8.00
- PitcherUS$26.95
Altamont
maui waui, indian pale ale livermore, ca 6.5%
- PintUS$8.00
- PitcherUS$26.95
Corona
extra, lager
- PintUS$8.00
- PitcherUS$23.95
Modelo especial
pilsner
- PintUS$8.00
- PitcherUS$23.95
Modelo Negra
pilsner
- PintUS$8.00
- PitcherUS$23.95
MICHELADA
- chile, lemon, tomato mixUS$2.00
TEQUILA CHASER
- chilled shot of our house tequila blancoUS$6.95
White Claw Hard Seltzer
mango or black cherry
- 12oz canUS$5.95

SIN ALCOHOL

Chicha Morada
Chicha syrup, lime, pineapple, soda
- GlassUS$6.00
Passion Spritz
passion fruit syrup, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, agave syrup, soda water, prickly pear puree
- GlassUS$6.00
Fountain DrinksUS$3.95
coke, diet, sprite, iced tea, orange fanta, root beer
Bottled DrinksUS$4.95
mexican coke, sprite, squirt, jarritos tamarind or mandarin
TopoChicoUS$4.95
SparklingWater

VINO

Benziger
sauvignon blanc, glen ellen, ca 14%
- GLASSUS$13.00
- 1/2 CARAFEUS$31.95
THE FABLEIST
rose of pinot noir, central coast, ca 11.6%
- GLASSUS$13.00
- 1/2 CARAFEUS$31.95
Lola Mora
malbec, mendoza, argentina 13.5%
- GLASSUS$13.00
- 1/2 CARAFEUS$31.95

Blanco Tequila

arretteUS$12.00
avion silverUS$12.00
casamigosUS$14.00
casa noble crystalUS$10.00
cazadoresUS$11.00
clase azul plataUS$20.00
cincoroUS$17.00
codigoUS$14.00
don julioUS$14.00
fortalezaUS$15.00
patron silverUS$12.00
siete leguasUS$13.00

Reposado Tequila

avionUS$12.00
azuniaUS$12.00
casamigosUS$16.00
cazadoresUS$12.00
clase azulUS$35.00
codigoUS$20.00
don julioUS$15.00
fortalezaUS$18.00
patronUS$14.00
patron altoUS$40.00
siete leguasUS$16.00
trombaUS$11.00

Anejo Tequila

avionUS$15.00
casamigosUS$18.00
casa nobleUS$12.00
cazadoresUS$15.00
clase azulUS$95.00
don julioUS$70.00
cristalinoUS$16.00
don julio 1942US$35.00
fortalezaUS$20.00
pasoteUS$14.00
patronUS$14.00
siete leguasUS$14.00
trombaUS$12.00

Extra Anejo Tequila

avion 44US$25.00

Mezcal

amaras azulUS$24.00
amaras cenizoUS$20.00
amaras cupreataUS$12.00
casamigosUS$18.00
catedral de mi padreUS$14.00
catedral de miespadinUS$14.00
catedral de miensambleUS$23.00
catedral de mitobalaUS$27.00
clase azul durangoUS$45.00
clase azul guerreroUS$45.00
del maguey vidaUS$12.00
vago cuixeUS$18.00
vago espadinUS$15.00
verdeUS$15.00
yuu baal anejoUS$19.00

What 326 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

San Francisco Bay Area
Mexican
San Jose / Silicon Valley
Neighbourhood gem

326 Reviews

J
Jeff
San Diego
27 reviews
vip
3.0
27 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We had a reservation at 8:30 am and arrived on time to find out the restaurant closed at 9 pm. We ordered everything quickly to respect the workers and get them home as soon as possible. Let’s start with service was outstanding ! Walter’s filled, drinks and food ordered quickly and he consistently checked back with us to ensure we had everything we needed. Chips and guacamole are outstanding !! Our entrees we just warm, not hot. Flavor was nice but would have liked a hotter meal. Overall good and would go back and try again !
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Jackie
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Upon arriving to the restaurant, we noticed right anway the cosmetics of the restaurant were amazing! The atmosphere was very pleasant as well. I am not sure if the restaurant was short staffed but it did take a while for our server to arrive after seating us. Even after our whole party of 12 arrived. Nonetheless our waitress was very nice. I ordered the enchiladas and I must say they were pretty good. We also ordered 2 pitchers of margaritas. The cucumber and the guava. My favorite was the cucumber margarita. So refreshing and a must try. After dinner we went on a stroll around the area and it is centrally located and surrounded by super up beat bars and more small restaurants. We had such a blast.
Olla CocinaResponded on 18 November 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at our restaurant! We're delighted that you enjoyed the atmosphere and found the location convenient. We appreciate your feedback about the margaritas, especially the cucumber variety that you loved. We apologize for the delay in service when you first arrived. While we strive to provide prompt attention to all our guests, we acknowledge that wait times can sometimes occur. We're glad that our waitress was able to provide a pleasant service despite the initial wait. Again, thank you for all the feedback.
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Scott
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 8 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great time with friends. Casual fun vibes with amazing eats!
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Cheri
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 4 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the vibe, loved the food! Perfect place to go before you see any event at the SAP center
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gmanlee
San Francisco
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on 1 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Everything about my first visit to Olla Cocina was great. The menu isn't that large, but what we had was good. They serve the "harder" type of tortilla chips and their guac is tasty. Chicken enchiladas verde were tasty and just a little spicy. Very nice. The quesabirria tacos were wonderful. Nice flavor and a little extra dipping consome on the side. And I'd also recommend the braised beef mole enchiladas. They have an extensive tequila selection. Our group was mixed on the Cazadores anejo. I didn't think it was very smooth but someone else liked it a lot. And one of the reposados, I forget if it was the avion or azunia was pretty light for a reposado. Still, great fun tasting!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 27 July 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The place looked nice but the food was bland no flavor. The waiter we had was rude and disrespectful and gave us mediocre service. Would not come here again
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Emaree
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 26 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fernando was a wonderful host. Food was delicious, margaritas were good!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 21 July 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. Drinks are inspired. Service was very slow. Polite, but not particularly friendly.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 March 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice place. Nice food. And taking care to be spread out and safe through this health situation.
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SARAA
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 5 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time patrons. Quality of food was fabulous. We had the veggie taquitos; which were perfectly done and super tasty. Also tried the Mole Enchiladas and Chicken Tostadas. The braised chicken was perfectly seasoned, tender/moist...overall it's a dish I'd order again and again. My friend said the enchiladas were delicious. And let's not forget the margies! :) We'll be back for sure!
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2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 9 times today

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17 North San Pedro Street, San Jose, CA 95110

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Santa Clara Street
Area
San Jose
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Limited street parking and parking available in Market Street Garage
Payment Options
Cash not accepted
Executive Chef
Reynol Martinez
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
https://www.ollacocina.com/
Phone number
(408) 606-7999
Private party facilities
Olla Cocina would be honored to host your next event, we have several options to choose from for your next company dinner or Family Party. Please note all groups of 12+ will be required to reserve through our event sales manager. Please contact rocio@ollacocina.com for more information.

Olla Cocina

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Agave Hour @ Olla Cocina

PARA LA MESA

CEVICHE TRADICIONALUS$17.95

SEARED CALAMARI*US$17.95

EMPANADASUS$12.95

GRILLED ZUCCHINI CON QUESOUS$10.95

HOUSEMADE SALSAUS$4.95

GUACAMOLE, SALSAUS$13.95

ROASTED WILD MUSHROOM QUESADILLAUS$15.95

Ensaladas y Sopas

OLLA'S CAESAR SALAD*US$15.95

TOSTADA SALADUS$15.95

CHICKEN CALDOUS$15.95

Roasted Golden & Chiogga Beet SaladUS$15.95

Lados

RICEUS$3.95

BEANSUS$3.95

STREET CORNUS$7.95

HOUSEMADE ORGANIC TORTILLAS

ESPECIALES DE LA OLLA

Camarones a la DiablaUS$25.95

GRILLED ATLANTIC SALMONUS$27.95

ROASTED CHICKEN MOLEUS$28.95

Carne AsadaUS$29.95

Platos Principales

STUFFED CHILE RELLENOUS$18.95

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER ENCHILADASUS$18.95

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS VERDESUS$20.95

BRAISED BEEF MOLE ENCHILADASUS$20.95

Tacos

CRISPY BAJA-STYLE FISH*US$13.95

CRISPY SHRIMP*US$15.95

PORK AL PASTORUS$14.95

QUESABIRRIAUS$15.95

Postres

CHURRO BITESUS$8.95

CLASSIC FLANUS$8.95

DESSERT TRIOUS$19.95

VANILLA ICE CREAMUS$4.95

COCTELES

OLLA Margarita

Cielito Lindo

Yucatan

San Pedro Sangria

Palanco Paloma

Anticuado

Diablito

La Quebradora

Sangria Blanca

Media Noche

Puente Jalisco

Daily Slushee

CERVEZA Y MAS

Del Cielo

Stone

Lagunitas

Calicraft

Altamont

Corona

Modelo especial

Modelo Negra

MICHELADA

TEQUILA CHASER

White Claw Hard Seltzer

SIN ALCOHOL

Chicha Morada

Passion Spritz

Fountain DrinksUS$3.95

Bottled DrinksUS$4.95

TopoChicoUS$4.95

VINO

Benziger

THE FABLEIST

Lola Mora

Blanco Tequila