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Olla Cocina, San Jose, CA

Olla Cocina

4.1
4.1
346 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Limited street parking and parking available in Market Street Garage
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Reynol Martinez
  • Delivery & takeout

Private dining

Offers

  • Agave Hour @ Olla Cocina

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 3:00 PM - 8:45 PM
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What 346 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Olla Cocina delights with its lively atmosphere and "great food." Patrons rave about the "amazing eats" and the welcoming service, making it a favorite among locals and visitors alike. However, experiences with service can vary, so dining during less busy times may enhance your visit. Overall, a "fantastic experience" awaits.

346 Reviews
  1. Amari VIP

    San Francisco61 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Caldo was very bland. Left the chicken skin on so soggy looking. No usual rice, cilantro and onion on the side. The street corn was delicious

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  2. Gordon

    San Diego74 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our dinner at Oak Cochina very much, a group of four of us had the guacamole and chips, pitcher of margaritas, and entrees, including chicken enchiladas. the stuffed chili rellenos, and tacos plate. The restaurant has a happening, festive, upbeat atmosphere which contributed to the good time, though was noisy, which could make conversation a bit challenging. It was a busy, night and service was a bit slow. My only real criticisms were that the menu is somewhat limited, and some items I thought were expensive (House made chips and guacamole $14.95., though admittedly, no one forced us to order this). The food was quite good, the service was friendly and professional, the margaritas were great, had a good time was held by all! 

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  3. Joell

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, and we will definitely go back to try more dishes.

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  4. Alison

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. Excellent Service. Will definitely return.

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  5. Rosella

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The service and food was below average. Will not be going back:(

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  6. Jose

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing! I also love the latin music they were playing from various artists! Drinks were also 10/10. Much recommended.

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  7. Shani

    San Francisco2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I was at the restaurant for another event so was really looking forward to celebrating Valentines there. The Food was good but the service was horrible. They sat us down at a table that was dirty and sticky. We didn't get plates or utensils even after our food arrived. We ordered an appetizer that never arrived and instead we got a drink that we cancelled shortly after ordering. We didn't get the bill until we paid. Once we got the printed receipt we discovered we were charged for the appetizers that didn't arrive. I'm sure it was an honest mistake but definitely in line with the overall experience. Overall the place felt very disorganized and the experience was mediocre at best.

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  8. Margaret

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group had a wonderful experience at Olla Cocina. Guy was very helpful assisting me to organize a dinner for 21 people. We we arrived, our table was ready and everything looked great. Pietro was assigned to our group as our server, and he did an excellent job of taking care of us. We started with drinks, appetizers which we all enjoyed. We then ordered dinner which came out promptly and everything was hot. There were no complaints from anyone in our group. We all thoroughly enjoyed out dinner at Olla Cocina. Thank you for a wonderful evening. Margaret Tamayo / Sutter School

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  9. Samantha

    San Francisco2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We had to wait an additional 30+ minutes to be seated after our reservation time. Service seemed very behind. Our food came out before the drinks. It was very chaotic. Food was a bit bland, I’ve had better street tacos. Didn’t seem very authentic. Overall we were unimpressed with this restaurant. Vibe was lively at least.

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  10. Demey

    Central Coast3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I would not recommend this location if you are looking for an authentic place. If you like simple flavors with a Mexican feel, this is your spot. Our waiter was absolutely amazing and his service was the only good thing that happened. The kitchen couldn’t get my simple order right after waiting over 30 mins for a salad and a burrito. Just not with it to me.
    Olla CocinaResponded on February 3, 2025
    Hi Demey, thank you for taking the time to past a review. Our greatest fear is that a guest not have a great experience and then not tell us about it. While I am pleased that you liked our service I must apologize for our food. Providing outstanding, authentic Mexican food and hospitality is what we pride ourselves on. Clearly we fell short. Please reach out to our GM Parviz directly. We would like to make this up to you. We hope you give us another chance. Richard, DO

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Olla Cocina is rated 4.1 stars by 346 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Olla Cocina

17 North San Pedro Street, San Jose, CA 95110

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Limited street parking and parking available in Market Street Garage
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Reynol Martinez
  • Delivery & takeout
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