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Name: Consuelo Mexican Bistro
Address: 377 Santana Row #1125, San Jose, CA, United States, 95128
Telephone: (408) 260-7082
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.7

Consuelo Mexican Bistro

3.7

761 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican / Southwestern

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Consuelo Mexican Bistro features a traditional and diverse Mexican cuisine. The complex flavors from the kitchen are complimented with creative drinks, selected Tequilas, beer and wine from the bar. The decor matches that found in Mexico City's cantinas in the early 1900's. Bienvenido a Consuelo Mexican Bistro y buen provecho!

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mexican / Southwestern
Hours of operation
Lunch: weekdays: 11:30am - 5:00pm; Dinner: Monday, Tuesday 5:00- 9:00 PM; Wednesday, Thursday 11:30 - 10:00 PM; Friday, Saturday 5:00 - 11:00 PM Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Happy Hour Weekdays from 3 to 5 PM.
Phone number
(408) 260-7082
Website
http://www.consuelomexicanbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Rocio Gomez
Private party facilities
Consuelo can serve to any size group from an intimate party of 2 to a larger group of 80. We have a few different styles of parties that we offer from a sit down dinner to a cocktail style reception with passed appetizers. Buyouts are available; please contact our Management team for details.
Private party contact
Miguel Cornejo: (409) 260-7082

Location
377 Santana Row #1125, San Jose, CA 95128
Neighborhood
San Jose
Cross street
Olsen Drive
Parking details
Many public lots within Santana Row.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch

Guacamole$10.00
Made fresh at your table and served with our hand made tortillas. Tell us how spicy you want it
Tostadas de tinga$10.00
Crisp golden hand made tortilla topped with stewed chicken, garnished with avocado and chipotle sour cream
Quesadillas de rajas con queso o de epazote$9.00
Hand made corn tortillas with Oaxaca cheese and your choice of fire-roasted poblano chile strips or epazote (a unique and distinctive mexican herb)
Sopes Surtidos (pollo, chilorio y vegetales)$10.00
Sope (masa boat) assortment, with beans, chicken, shredded pork and our chef's mix of sautéed vegetables; with crumbled queso fresco and a drizzle of sour cream and onions
Ceviche de Pescado$12.00
Fresh chunks of white fish, marinated in lime juice mixed with diced tomato, jalapeño chile, onion, green olives, avocado, cilantro and olive oil
Queso fundido Con rajas y Hongos$10.00
Melted cheese with poblano strips and mushrooms
- With Chorizo$12.00
- Chorizo and mushrooms$13.00
Tacos de salmón a la parrilla$12.00
Grilled salmon tacos marinated in a chile guajillo and axiote sauce served in our hand made tortillas

Sopas y Ensaladas

Ensalada De Jícama Con Aguacate, Naranja, Toronja, Cilantro Y Chile Piquín$10.00
Jicama salad with avocado, citrus wedges and cilantro with a refreshing chile piquin dressing
Ensalada mixta$10.00
Mixed greens, tomatoes and blue cheese in a sherry vinaigrette, with candied pecans
Pozole verde$12.00
Chicken and hominy soup, Sinaloa style, with jalapeño chile, tomatillo, spices, lettuce, radish, avocado and onion
Sopa de tortilla$10.00
A robust Guajillo chile and spices pureé with tortilla strips, avocado, sour cream and cheese

Especialidades

Tapas style - A la carte

Mole poblano$18.00
A legendary blend of spices, chiles, nuts and chocolate made into a rich and flavorful sauce, in the traditional Puebla style, served over chicken
Chimichanga de Salmon$18.00
Queso fresco stuffed salmon filet, wrapped in a crispy bunuelo dough over sauteed roasted poblano pepper strips, onion and white corn, served with garlic sauce
Filete mignon con queso de cabra$22.00
Filet mignon (7oz.) served over a roasted garlic and chipotle chile sauce and sautéed spinach topped with ancho chile stuffed with seasoned goat cheese
Pechuga rellena de huitlacoche$18.00
Chicken breast stuffed with a mix of huitlacoche, chayote squash and fresh corn, served over a roasted garlic sauce
Camarones con Reboso$18.00
Pan seared Prawns stuffed with monterrey cheese, wrapped on bacon, with chipotle sauce and white rice
Chamorro de cordero$22.00
Colorado lamb shank marinated in ancho chile and spices adobo, slow cooked in banana leaves
Camarones al mole de tamarindo$17.00
Sautéed prawns in tamarind mole sauce and served with white rice
Pescado del día$17.00
Pan seared catch of the day served over green garlic-chorizo sauce with sautéed green beans and chayote squash, topped with huitlacoche
Callos de hacha$18.00
Pan seared scallops served over corn-potatoe puree, sauted green beans, chayote squash, huitlacoche with epazote herb and roasted garlic sauce
Chile relleno$12.00
Fire-roasted poblano chile stuffed with vegetables and cheese or Carnitas, over a black bean sauce and drizzled with sour cream
- Chile relleno de Carnitas$14.00
Tortita de papa$12.00
Potato, vegetables and cheese breaded patty over tomato sauce with creamy roasted poblano strips,mushrooms mix and sauted spinach
Carnitas$16.00
Michoacan style tequila-marinated tender chunks of pork, served with a chile guajillo and arbol salsa

Para Acompañar

Arroz A La Mexicana$4.00
Traditional mexican rice with diced vegetables
Arroz blanco con plátanos fritos$5.00
A Yucatan peninsula favorite. Seasoned white rice with fried plantain slices, sour cream
Frijoles Negros Con Chorizo$4.00
Black beans with chorizo and poblano pepper
Estofado de calabacitas$6.00
Zucchini, onions, corn kernels, mushrooms, epazote and poblano chile stew
Papas Al Gratín$8.00
Chile poblano sauce marinated potatoes au gratin
Torta De Elote$6.00
Savory corn bread, onion, bacon with poblano pepper cream sauce
Side fresh cheese$2.00
Side shredded cheese$1.50
Half Avocado$2.00
Chips$3.00

What 761 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.7

3.7 based on all time ratings

3.8Food
3.6Service
3.6Ambience
3.6Value

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ChrisA
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Reviewed on December 19, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
The food was flavorful, and authentic, Service was stellar
BO
BeautifullyOrchestrated
San Francisco
52 reviews
3.0
52 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience4
The food was good based on my group's reviews to me. The chili relleno and bunuelo were not what any of us expected, we should have asked more about them before ordering.
A
Anonym
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 30, 2019
overall3food3service3ambience4
Vegetarian choice is very limited. But good ambience .
M
Mirna
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on March 24, 2019
overall1food2service1ambience2
When I arrived I asked for a high chair and the waiter said no because it was on her way and the others waiters,
c
creekdwlr
San Francisco
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience4
A bit too quick on service...but overall good food and fun envelope
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice and good food. Food came out really fast.
H
Hungry
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 16, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Awesome food, drinks. Loved it! My fav place for mexican food.
WL
WineLovers
San Francisco
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dinner. Margaritas were awesome. Enjoyed the sopas and enchiladas and chili verde very much Looking forward to our next time
FE
FoodE
Central Coast
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 2, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Flavorful, well presented food in a lively full restaurant. Wonderful trio of salsas was refreshingly tasty with a range if heat. Artistically presented sopes were full of flavor and a very positive beginning for our meal. The green pozole was ethereal, warm, satisfying, and perfect for the chilly evening. Would recommend and return!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2019
overall1food1service4ambience2
I am disappointed to be saying that our meal here was not good. We love Santana Row & had good expectations because this restaurant is located there. Unfortunately, there was a reason there was no wait on a Saturday night. The food on the whole lacks flavor of any kind. We ordered the fajitas & although served on a cast iron skillet, the meats were cold, very thin pieces of chicken and steak and the chorizo didn’t even taste like anything & had clearly been reheated. The tortillas were terrible & there were no other accompaniments...just a plate of salsa. The Chile Relleno looked more attractive but tasted like nothing in particular. Made for a very disappointing night out.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience5
As far as experience goes, we had a blast celebrating my sisters birthday! The server was friendly and attentive. I order the bacon wrapped shrimp and have to say was dissatisfied! Someone else ordered shrimp tacos and was unhappy as well. Everyone else seemed to have enjoyed their dish so that was good. Prices were reasonable for food, except the drinks! $24 a shot was ridiculous!
NL
NLBdining
San Francisco
18 reviews
vip
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2019
overall3food4service3ambience3
This is the third time that I have been here and honestly I won't be back. The food is tasty but the service is very slow. It took quite awhile to be greeted by our waitress and once we ordered it took a very long time to get first our appetizer then our food. Our table was sticky and it was very loud in the restaurant.
P
sanjosePat
San Francisco
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience4
First time there for dinner. I loved their version of Chile Relleno as it was not deep fried and was stuffed with veggies and cheese. My husband had the Posole, which is one of his favorite soups, and said he would come back just for that dish, as it was so good. They had a great tequila and mezcal list as well as creative margarita offerings. Loved the fact that it was right across the street from the movie theater...only had to park once!
S
Summer
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Consuelo
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2019
overall4food3service4ambience3
Location and moderate prices make Consuelo Mexican Bistro worth visiting. The menu has not changed much, if any, over the years and they don't have specials. Service is quick though and food is attractive and we'll prepared, but not that special. If you want creative Mexican go to Zona Rosa, but if you want typical margaritas and Mexican food while shopping and being seen at Santana Row then by all means don't think twice, just go and have fun.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2018
overall4food4service3ambience3
The food was good. I had the Tortita de Papa. It was delicious. My son had the cheese enchiladas and they charged him $22 for it 😱 while my dish was $17 So check prices before you order.
TS
TreavorS
Central Coast
21 reviews
vip
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2018
overall3food4service3ambience4
Enchiladas Souza’s were amazing. Service was very slow and several mistakes were made, but corrected right away. Filet was perfect. Mashed potatoes were cold. Hot sauce is amazing.
GS
GiselleS
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2018
overall2food2service3ambience3
Guacamole was completely overpriced. I understand avocados are expensive but not to the point that you have to charge $25 for guacamole in which half an avocado was used. The food was ok. My husband got the barbacoa and he didn’t like it all, it was not authentic. The tortillas never came out and the server only came around twice throughout the entire time
MP
MarcelaP
Wilmington
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Better than we expected
WL
WineLovers
San Francisco
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service, drinks and food Can’t wait to come back and enjoy a few more margaritas
MF
MtFolk
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Not your typical "American-style" Mexican food — truly authentic dishes like the ones found in Mexico. Been going there since they first opened, and will continue to return!
a
am1e5ue
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience5
Had great food, nice booth, polite waiter. I wasn’t offered coffee with dessert which is why I docked the server a star. If a server is taking the time and effort to bring a comped dessert, offer all of three of us coffee and make 15.00morer on the tab? Win/Win
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2018
overall3food2service4ambience4
Nice atmosphere Food was blah...not a lot of flavor Guacamole was no bueno
J
Jays
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience4
The place is good. Loved the fresh guacamole they prepared on our table in front of us, that was delicious. The food was good, and definitely good for a group
v
villageluv
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2018
overall3food4service2ambience4
Unfortunately they don’t have enough servers. Their food and drinks are pricey, but great. However the servers are all over the place. We had one lady serving all the outside tables plus some inside. This was on a Saturday night. We had to beg for our check and then go inside to actually pay it.
A
Agonzalez2290
Birmingham
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2018
overall2food2service2ambience2
The food was satisfying, but wish it would have been beter like the first time we eat there. I do have to say the quality has gone down.
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prijeshp
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 3, 2018
overall1food1service2ambience1
Not good food. Few dishes we ordered came cold (not even warm) and they were supposed to be hot.
a
aaront
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
our waitress was amazing ! The guac was the best we have ever had and the fajitas could feed a small family! Delicious.
S
Slcj
Caribbean
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2018
overall2food4service3ambience1
Noise level is over the top loud. Not possible to have any kind of conversation without yelling.
F
Foodie4life
San Joaquin
28 reviews
vip
3.0
28 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2018
overall3food3service3ambience3
We have been here a few times when we are are at Santana Row. The food and service are always good, as well as the drinks. It is a good place for a quick bite to eat before venturing on. The tableside-made guacamole is a real treat!
DB
DaveB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 30, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good choice for Mexican fare and drinks. Helpful hostess and server. I'll be back again! :^)
SD
SuzanneD
San Francisco
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
I took my parents here to celebrate a birthday and we had the guacamole (delicious) and split the fajitas 3-way with enough to take home for another meal. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and our margarita’s too, however, they are on the small side and quite expensive. I will come back, however, it was too loud and we had trouble hearing each other.
MB
MrsBlu
San Francisco
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2018
overall3food1service4ambience2
We went with a reservation, 2 adults and 2 kids. They sat us at a middle table that had bench seating (not great with a 2 year old) and then brought us a highchair. We made it work until they slip the tables next to us and pushed a table agains the back of the highchair and they were making room for other tables. It’s was very rude and my son kept turning around trying to grab things off the other table. The food was aweful Mexican food, not just Americanized, it just didn’t taste good (FYI... I am Mexican). We had gone about a year ago but we will not be going back again any time soon.
JM
JimM
Palm Springs
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and the service were outstanding. We loved and will go back again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice place, good Mexican food
EF
EugeneF
San Joaquin
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2018
overall1food2service1ambience2
"That's how it is" was not only the response to a questionable dish but the overall attitude of all staff. Many standing around while I needed service but every time the catch my eye they turn away. Overpriced, lazy staff, and bad attitudes all make for awful experience. I will not go back or recommend. I wish I read the other reviews before going. The food you ask? It was ok. Just ok. Not worth the money.
T
Terry
San Francisco
25 reviews
vip
3.0
25 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2018
overall3food2service3ambience3
Has been one of our favorite restaurants over the years. Disappointed in the quality of the food this time. Carnitas were overcooked and tough, rice dry, fajitas a bit overcooked. Restaurant was only half full so no one waiting for table and our server promptly gave us our bill and had written the 'suggested' 20% tip amount on it and circle it for our party of 4. Even if we had considered 20% which I normally due in this expensive valley I thought it was presumptuous and rude.
LD
LDewey
San Francisco
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The drinks are great and the service is excellent! I always get the guacamole. It’s made at the table and delicious! The food is great quality and very tasty.
AG
AnnG
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience5
The service and the food was excellent. I love the decor as well! My favorite is always the table-side guacamole. My carnitas were a tad dry, which was surprising since I've had it before, and it's been superb. Despite that, the combined flavors made it still tasty. My only complaint was that it was very loud. All told, I would highly recommend Consuelo.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2018
overall3food5service2ambience4
Food was great the waitress seemed annoyed with everyone. Ceviche, qucamole

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Consuelo Mexican Bistro is rated 3.7 stars by 761 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Cross street
Olsen Drive
Neighborhood
San Jose
Hours of operation
Lunch: weekdays: 11:30am - 5:00pm; Dinner: Monday, Tuesday 5:00- 9:00 PM; Wednesday, Thursday 11:30 - 10:00 PM; Friday, Saturday 5:00 - 11:00 PM Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Happy Hour Weekdays from 3 to 5 PM.
Cuisines
Mexican / Southwestern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Many public lots within Santana Row.
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Rocio Gomez
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch

Website
http://www.consuelomexicanbistro.com/
Phone number
(408) 260-7082
Private party facilities
Consuelo can serve to any size group from an intimate party of 2 to a larger group of 80. We have a few different styles of parties that we offer from a sit down dinner to a cocktail style reception with passed appetizers. Buyouts are available; please contact our Management team for details.
Private party contact
Miguel Cornejo: (409) 260-7082

Consuelo Mexican Bistro

Permanently Closed

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Antojitos

Guacamole$10.00

Tostadas de tinga$10.00

Quesadillas de rajas con queso o de epazote$9.00

Sopes Surtidos (pollo, chilorio y vegetales)$10.00

Ceviche de Pescado$12.00

Queso fundido Con rajas y Hongos$10.00

Tacos de salmón a la parrilla$12.00

Sopas y Ensaladas

Ensalada De Jícama Con Aguacate, Naranja, Toronja, Cilantro Y Chile Piquín$10.00

Ensalada mixta$10.00

Pozole verde$12.00

Sopa de tortilla$10.00

Especialidades

Mole poblano$18.00

Chimichanga de Salmon$18.00

Filete mignon con queso de cabra$22.00

Pechuga rellena de huitlacoche$18.00

Camarones con Reboso$18.00

Chamorro de cordero$22.00

Camarones al mole de tamarindo$17.00

Pescado del día$17.00

Callos de hacha$18.00

Chile relleno$12.00

Tortita de papa$12.00

Carnitas$16.00

Para Acompañar

Arroz A La Mexicana$4.00

Arroz blanco con plátanos fritos$5.00

Frijoles Negros Con Chorizo$4.00

Estofado de calabacitas$6.00

Papas Al Gratín$8.00

Torta De Elote$6.00

Side fresh cheese$2.00

Side shredded cheese$1.50

Half Avocado$2.00

Chips$3.00

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