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LUNA Mexican Kitchen - The Alameda is a vibrant and authentic Mexican restaurant located in the heart of San Jose, CA. Our mission is to serve up bold flavors and traditional dishes with a modern twist, all made with love and care. As a premier Restaurant in the area, we're dedicated to providing an exceptional dining experience for our guests. From our signature tacos and burritos to our mouth-watering enchiladas and fajitas, every dish on our menu is crafted to transport your taste buds to the heart of Mexico. Conveniently located at 1495 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126, we're the perfect spot to meet friends, family, or colleagues for a delicious meal. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner, our friendly staff and lively atmosphere make us the ideal choice. At LUNA Mexican Kitchen - The Alameda, we're passionate about serving up more than just a meal – we're dedicated to sharing a piece of our culture and heritage with every guest who walks through our doors. Come visit us today and experience the flavors of Mexico in the heart of San Jose!

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Mini Rag
Mini Rag -Local Guide
2 years ago
I would give Luna 6 stars, the food is excellent, the plating is beautiful, the older gentleman assigned to our table was attentive and kind, and all of this in an upscale ambience for entrées that are an average of $15!The chips are like ones...Read More
Gokul Kalla
Gokul Kalla -Local Guide
4 months ago
Really good Mexican food. You can't go wrong with this place. The wait time can be a while so try to get a reservation. We had to wait but we were seated in about 15 minutes after giving our names. Our server was prompt and...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Mika'ele Keni'
Mika'ele Keni' -Local Guide
3 years ago
A very popular spot on the Alameda. It can get crowded, so make plans accordingly. They do have plenty of outdoor seating; I believe they used the main parking lot for outdoor dining accommodations.This review is a mixed bag of chips...so to speakI've been here...Read More
Gladys Morales
Gladys Morales -Local Guide
a year ago
This was some of the best Mexican food I've had. Better than Zocalo's I. Sac. They make their mole fresh and not from a can. You can taste the freshness and the difference. It was so good. The Chile Verde was the best one...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Aishwarya
Aishwarya -Local Guide
9 months ago
🇲🇽First of all, this place is so pretty and authentic to the Mexican style 🥰⏰ Came here on a weekday night and it was still crowded, luckily our wait time was around 10-15 mins ! We had the option of outdoor seating or indoor, I...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Roger Casado
Roger Casado -Local Guide
3 years ago
A smaller setting than the other location but the food and service are as spectacular. I always get the mixed grill and it never disappoints. I’d say the beans at this location are tastier, the service is about the same and their lemonade wasn’t as...Read More
puja sonawane
puja sonawane -Local Guide
2 months ago
We loved this place!! We went here for dinner during weekday. It was still bit crowded but service wasn’t slow. We got table after 5 mins wait time. Got food served quickly. I particularly loved their complementary chips and dip, very crunchy and felt fresh....Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Ady
Ady -Local Guide
a year ago
Great Mexican restaurant to dine with friends and family. They have vegetarian and vegan options too. The Baja fish tacos 🌮 were a bit dry but the veggie tacos were good. The elote corn on cob🌽 (you can ask them to remove the corn from...Read More
Kezia Bohanon
Kezia Bohanon -Local Guide
2 years ago
So good! We are in town for one night only and received a recommendation that did not disappoint! We did have to wait , but they were efficient and it is a a cute spot. I enjoyed Lunarita while we waited. Once we were sat,...Read More
Mathias Unberath
Mathias Unberath -Local Guide
4 months ago
We had a great time. The food was fantastic (one exception, see below), the atmosphere vibrant, and the service impeccable and helpful. If I lived in the Bay Area, I'd fine myself coming here often!Our waiter advised to only get the 4-person platter despite being...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
M Garland
M Garland -Local Guide
4 months ago
Excellent experience 👏 Hands down superb service, and the food was amazing. Go early... we had a 5om reservation on a Monday evening, and that was perfect. There was a line down the sidewalk when we left. They accommodated a party of 7...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Usha Aluru
Usha Aluru -Local Guide
5 months ago
This is a very lively and cheerful place. We went around lunch time in a Saturday and it’s pretty full with seating almost full inside and out. But we didn’t have to wait for long and got seated within 10min. You can also order a...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
G Lee
G Lee -Local Guide
a year ago
Fun place. Great covered outdoor patio. Parking nearby. Pretty decent service.Enchilada suisa yummy. Shredded beef of course. Chile verde sauce very nice. A variety of awesome drinks and I like the sangria which they add something that is sweet and delicious. Slightly frozen or something...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Sonal Sharma
Sonal Sharma -Local Guide
2 years ago
Wow!!!! Past few years, I’ve been hearing amazing reviews about this place and every time we tried to go here it was super booked. But finally this long weekend, we got ourselves a table here. We ordered a good mix of bowls, guacamole & chips,...Read More
T Shelly
T Shelly -Local Guide
a year ago
Luna Mexican - reviewGreeted immediately. Sign into the waitlist with an iPad at the door. They offer takeout also. Arrived at 2:21 and was seated within 5 minutes. Took 15 min to get chips and salsa with my margarita that I ordered soon as I...Read More
Klaus Delueg
Klaus Delueg -Local Guide
a year ago
Nice food with polite and efficient service. We got the 2nd warm dish immediately after the cold starter and had to parallelize the consumption. The service should plan this in a more timely manner.Being Italian, I always wonder about the tip culture in the US,...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Oscar Flores
Oscar Flores -Local Guide
a year ago
Great Mexican restaurant with both tasty and variety of options from standard tacos to more traditional pozole and moles. There is both indoor and outdoor seating and a full bar. Food has good presentation and arrived promptly. They have house made tortillas and a dedicated...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Vedant Daga
Vedant Daga -Local Guide
a year ago
Pretty decent food. Had a 20 minute wait out in the cold but we got seating outdoors soon. Wish they had space heaters so that the outdoor seating wouldn't be as cold. The complimentary chips had a higher quantity than the chips that came with...Read More
Alissa Orr
Alissa Orr -Local Guide
a year ago
Wow. Amazing place. Our server was very friendly and service was quick.The chips were hot and fresh. The salsas were exploding with flavor. The camote (roasted sweet potatoes) were the perfect mix of soft and crispy. Salmon tacos were large and flavorful. The presentation of...Read More
Marilyn Wong State Farm Agent
Marilyn Wong State Farm Agent -Local Guide
4 months ago
We had dinner somewhere else and our friend wanted to have dessert so we came here. It was Amazing! the gluten free flourless flan cake was soft and just melts in your mouth. They had the bread pudding and said it was...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Susritha Yaramreddy
Susritha Yaramreddy -Local Guide
a year ago
M O
M O -Local Guide
11 months ago
Great atmosphere in a bustling restaurant. They have indoor dinning space with bar adjacent to it. Cocktails are descent. Their outdoor patio space is spacious and it can accommodate bigger parties. As for the food, they give crisp fresh chips and salsa for the table....Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Jason Smith
Jason Smith
a year ago
Parking is not easy. You have to find street parking in a nearby neighborhood and walk.I ordered the chicken soup. The pulled chicken tasted funny (not fresh), and so I couldn't go past 2 sips. I left the soup mostly untouched!The guacamole was beyond amazing,...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Rohan Vora
Rohan Vora -Local Guide
3 years ago
We visited this place after seeing the numerous positive reviews, and we were glad we did. We found the service to be excellent. The outdoor seating was well set up. We ordered Sangria, an appetizer (TACOS DORADOS DE PAPA), and enchiladas. Their Sangria was wonderful!...Read More
Laurence E.
Laurence E. -Local Guide
a year ago
Somewhat disappointed on our first visit. The menu is, by default, online, or there is a partial paper version that is very confusing. When eggs and bacon are listed on the dish, it isn't obvious the bacon is mixed with scrambled eggs. The same goes...Read More
jamesmnordbergjr
jamesmnordbergjr -Local Guide
3 weeks ago
Excellent little Mexican spot fir my Cali-style burrito. I had the Carne Asada burrito, and the meat was shredded like a tender pot roast - different from what I'm used to, but good nonetheless.The salsas/ sauces - a don't be surpriseId how spicy it is...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
American Angler
American Angler -Local Guide
4 months ago
I went down to San Jose to drop off a used..but clean Knarly Whipstickler to my old pal Slookey Stompwhiler so he can better control his wife Fēlmedare, she can get pretty rambunctious during a full moon.I was going to eat at that Mexican restaurant...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
kirti shanbhag
kirti shanbhag -Local Guide
a year ago
There is indoor as well as outdoor seating.The larger parties are seated outsideThe veggie tacos, enchiladas were goodThe fajitas were ok, I wish they were cooked a bit more.The pineapple cocktail was refreshing.All the dishes came with a side of the beans and rice.The best...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Issai Herrera
Issai Herrera
3 months ago
Food ok service not so good.. ordered the 1/4 steak grill. Waiter forgot the tongs.. tortillas.. salsa.. never checked up on us.. didn't refill the water.. didn't forget to charge tho.. weirdest part was hostess brings the hot grill first, sets it down and...Read More
Food: 2/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 2/5
Anika Patel
Anika Patel -Local Guide
a year ago
Ordered both the chicken enchilada and the vegan one (the chicken enchilada is pictured), both were just okay, nothing really standout. The place had great ambiance, but for someone who wants both great food and ambiance, I think this place might fall short. Then again,...Read More
Anna Minassian
Anna Minassian -Local Guide
a month ago
Really great food and drinks!Ambiance is basically an active, fun party. What’s not to love!?The food is flavorful and meats are tender. Fantastic spices - not too hot but those options also exist if that’s what you’re into. Good vegetarian and meat combinations!Dietary restrictions: Variety...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Gian Carlo Tealdo
Gian Carlo Tealdo -Local Guide
2 months ago
This is THE MEXICAN RESTAURANT of the Alameda by far. The people enter here and they feel transported almost immediately to their favorite location in Mexico. The music is fantastic, the food is a gift from the heavenly chefs of the kitchen....EVERYTHING is delicious and...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Jeff T
Jeff T
a week ago
Probably the worst Mexican dining experience I’ve ever had. The server barely showed up to provide service, and the enchiladas were simply awful tasting. Twenty bucks for a plate of food, and six bucks for a coke?Take your dining elsewhere like a Taco Bell.
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 1/5
michael sablone
michael sablone -Local Guide
4 months ago
This place is absolutely fabulous. I've been in San Jose for a year and a half and this is the best Mexican food I've had. Everything seems legit. It strikes that knife's edge of traditional and upscale where it's not so lowbrow you couldn't...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5

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