Hacienda Gardens Shopping Center Meridian — Attraction in San Jose

It sure has changed Hacienda Gardens has been around as long or longer than myself. I grew up in this neighborhood and remember Hacienda for Carl's shoe store and the drug store Rexal they had a lunch counter which was rather nice for that Era then there was a candy store I can't remember the name but sure can remember the smell it was of fresh Carmel corn it was so good plus they made saltwater taffy that had the golden nuggets gum that came in the cotton sack . Oh the memories and I have lots of them . Its kinda of sad getting old I don't want to be old yet I have so much I want to do. Let's hope things go...

I met a friend for lunch at the West coast beef company. Not at all crowded. The Reuben sandwich I had tasted good, but it cost $13. The $4 cup of coleslaw was just ok. I had to ask for my receipt. I noticed they added a 7% 'service fee'. I don't recall seeing that posted there anywhere. You can ignore the big tip jar on the counter. I just got a cup of water. The soda machine is self service. The cashier did pick up our trays afterwards. It seems like I'm always on a budget, and if you are, I can NOT...

Nice plaza in the front exterior. However, the area behind the Dollar Tree and Korean restaurant is very dangerous at night. My recommendation is to restore the back lighting, remove the dumpsters from the back to the front area in the parking lot, find a way to restrict vehicle access at night to prevent drug deals, and other safety issues that chronically occur in this back area...