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Metro Balderas 1 — Restaurant in San Jose

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Metro Balderas 1
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Snug Mexican joint dishing up tacos & other familiar fare in a vibrant setting with outdoor seating.
Nearby attractions
San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles
520 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
Institute of Contemporary Art San Jose
560 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
City Lights Theater Company of San Jose
529 S Second St, San Jose, CA 95112
San Jose Stage
490 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
San Jose McEnery Convention Center
150 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113
MACLA/Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana
510 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
Studio Flora's - Art & Craft Workshops in Bay Area
Next to Garage Gate, 21 Edwards Ave, San Jose, CA 95110
California Theatre
345 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
San Jose Civic
135 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113
Discovery Meadow
180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110
Nearby restaurants
Kukar's House Of Pizza
527 S Almaden Ave, San Jose, CA 95110
El Torito Azteca Food Truck
717 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
Camino Brewing Co. and Beer Garden
718 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
La Peñita San José
601 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
La Ceiba
799 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
5 Spot Chivas Grill
869 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95110, United States
Dulcinea Panaderia Oaxaquena
795 S Second St, San Jose, CA 95112
Rosario's Tacos
889 S Almaden Ave, San Jose, CA 95110
Academic Coffee
499 S Second St, San Jose, CA 95113, United States
Haberdasher
43 W San Salvador St, San Jose, CA 95113
Nearby local services
6 to Late
688 S Almaden Ave, San Jose, CA 95110
Union Market
750 S Almaden Ave, San Jose, CA 95110
Break Stuff
860 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95110
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110
Idol Karaoke
21 E Virginia St, San Jose, CA 95112, United States
Unique Furniture
842 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95110
WarFitness Bay Area
899 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95110
Bliss Boutique & Bridal
881 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95110
CARFORNIA
976 S Almaden Ave, San Jose, CA 95110
The Studio Climbing
396 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
Nearby hotels
City Center Motel
45 E Reed St, San Jose, CA 95112
San Jose Marriott
301 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113, United States
Hilton San Jose
300 S Almaden Ave, San Jose, CA 95110
Convention Center Inn & Suites
475 S Second St, San Jose, CA 95113, United States
The Westin San Jose
302 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113
Townhouse Motel
475 S Second St, San Jose, CA 95113
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
282 S Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA 95113, United States
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Downtown
211 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
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Metro Balderas 1

688 S Almaden Ave, San Jose, CA 95110
4.3(432)$$$$
Open until 11:00 PM
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Snug Mexican joint dishing up tacos & other familiar fare in a vibrant setting with outdoor seating.

attractions: San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, Institute of Contemporary Art San Jose, City Lights Theater Company of San Jose, San Jose Stage, San Jose McEnery Convention Center, MACLA/Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana, Studio Flora's - Art & Craft Workshops in Bay Area, California Theatre, San Jose Civic, Discovery Meadow, restaurants: Kukar's House Of Pizza, El Torito Azteca Food Truck, Camino Brewing Co. and Beer Garden, La Peñita San José, La Ceiba, 5 Spot Chivas Grill, Dulcinea Panaderia Oaxaquena, Rosario's Tacos, Academic Coffee, Haberdasher, local businesses: 6 to Late, Union Market, Break Stuff, Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose, Idol Karaoke, Unique Furniture, WarFitness Bay Area, Bliss Boutique & Bridal, CARFORNIA, The Studio Climbing
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Phone
(408) 295-4078
Website
metrobalderas1.shop
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Fri10 AM - 11 PMOpen

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Featured dishes

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Suadero
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Alambre De Camaron
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Tostada De Pata

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Nearby attractions of Metro Balderas 1

San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles

Institute of Contemporary Art San Jose

City Lights Theater Company of San Jose

San Jose Stage

San Jose McEnery Convention Center

MACLA/Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana

Studio Flora's - Art & Craft Workshops in Bay Area

California Theatre

San Jose Civic

Discovery Meadow

San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles

San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles

4.5

(138)

Closed
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Institute of Contemporary Art San Jose

Institute of Contemporary Art San Jose

4.6

(65)

Closed
Click for details
City Lights Theater Company of San Jose

City Lights Theater Company of San Jose

4.8

(122)

Open 24 hours
Click for details
San Jose Stage

San Jose Stage

4.8

(149)

Open 24 hours
Click for details

Nearby restaurants of Metro Balderas 1

Kukar's House Of Pizza

El Torito Azteca Food Truck

Camino Brewing Co. and Beer Garden

La Peñita San José

La Ceiba

5 Spot Chivas Grill

Dulcinea Panaderia Oaxaquena

Rosario's Tacos

Academic Coffee

Haberdasher

Kukar's House Of Pizza

Kukar's House Of Pizza

4.2

(929)

$

Open until 12:00 AM
Click for details
El Torito Azteca Food Truck

El Torito Azteca Food Truck

4.4

(183)

$

Open until 11:00 PM
Click for details
Camino Brewing Co. and Beer Garden

Camino Brewing Co. and Beer Garden

4.6

(192)

Click for details
La Peñita San José

La Peñita San José

4.3

(184)

$

Open until 9:00 PM
Click for details

Nearby local services of Metro Balderas 1

6 to Late

Union Market

Break Stuff

Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

Idol Karaoke

Unique Furniture

WarFitness Bay Area

Bliss Boutique & Bridal

CARFORNIA

The Studio Climbing

6 to Late

6 to Late

4.4

(10)

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Union Market

Union Market

4.5

(9)

Click for details
Break Stuff

Break Stuff

5.0

(446)

Click for details
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

4.6

(1.7K)

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Reviews of Metro Balderas 1

4.3
(432)
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4.0
7y

This is as close as it get to having authentic mexican food. I was first introduced to this place in Los Angeles. It is known for mexican cooking of Mexico City region. For being able to have the oppotunity of traveling to Mexico myself. This is what the tacos taste like from the street vendors after a hot night at the clubs. It does get packed. Parking for sure is a bit of a hassle. Service is not five star but gives in to the authentic part of the whole experience. Kind of a hole in the wall but the makes up for it with the food. Salsa is spicy but those that can stand the heat will be satisfied as the intensity grows with ecery bite. Dont find it spicy enough? Ask for the chiles toreados. These are peppers that have been cooked to a softeness. Beware the spiciness is not soft at all. You cant go wrong with the tacos. Feeling froggy? Wanna venture farther away from the asada stuff. Try the cow intestines taco. Yes, sounds gross, but for sure an experience you...

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4.0
2y

I truly enjoyed trying this place yesterday. I went for lunch, and I'm returning from now on (especially because they have more than one vegetarian option on their menu).

The flavor is definitely there; the staff is friendly, and their menu is extensive enough with good options but still not overwhelming to focus on continuing to perfect the dishes they offer.

Keep in mind the place is not too big, and there are only a few parking spots, but it is worth your time looking for a parking spot!

I ordered "torta de huevo" -it comes with tomatoes, onions, avocado, jalapeños, and cheese. It was TASTY!! And with real telera. When you give it the first bit, your mind will transport you to your favorite lonchería in Mexico.

Bonus: They bring you (with your order) their tasty and homemade red and green salsas!

I highly...

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1.0
5y

Estábamos cenando hoy. Llego un señor bastante disgustado por que se quejaba del mal servicio que le dio una de las meseras. El ya estaba más que frustrado y le comunicó a la mesera de su mal servicio. Ella le puso más leña al fuego con bastante actitud que reflejaba de lo que el señor se quejaba. Prácticamente ella le dijo que los clientes decidían si dejábamos propina o no y que no le importaba. El le dijo que ya eran muchas las veces que recibía pésimo servicio de ella. A lo cual yo estaba de acuerdo con sus comentarios del mister, porque si es verdad. Pero la chica en vez de manejar la situación con un poco de buen servicio al cliente, también se puso a gritoniarle. El reacciono y comenzó a insultarle con palabras fuertes. A lo cual, ya estamos mi esposa y yo alteradas por la situación. Mi esposa se paró de la mesa a dialogar con el don este. Y el le empezó a levantar la vos diciéndole que no se metiera que no era su problema. Hasta allí estábamos en el dialogo. Donde me prendieron un tizón en el over there, fue cuando este tipejo falta de cultura, educación y sentido común (entre muchas otras cosas) empezó a decirle a mi mujer que se callara la boca!!!!! Se me nubló la vista y le dije que se fuera mucho a..... otro lado y que dejara comer tranquilamente. Que si tenía quejas que hablara con el dueño y dejara de incomodar a los clientes. Ya estaba yo lista para su pataneneria, pero se disculpó y se fue (con sus tacos). El estuvo mal y ella también contribuyó a que se saliera la situación de control. Y aparte no me quisieron dar el teléfono del dueño o mánager para yo poner una queja por la falta de profesionalismo que mostró la chica y quien estuviera de encargado en ese momento por no desescalar la situación. Aparte ya ni saben buenos los tacos de allí. Y el estacionamiento es una pesadilla. Que estaba yo dispuesta a pasar por los buenos tacos que solían vender. Pero ya no. No vuelvo....

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Fatima SaldivarFatima Saldivar
I truly enjoyed trying this place yesterday. I went for lunch, and I'm returning from now on (especially because they have more than one vegetarian option on their menu). The flavor is definitely there; the staff is friendly, and their menu is extensive enough with good options but still not overwhelming to focus on continuing to perfect the dishes they offer. Keep in mind the place is not too big, and there are only a few parking spots, but it is worth your time looking for a parking spot! I ordered "torta de huevo" -it comes with tomatoes, onions, avocado, jalapeños, and cheese. It was TASTY!! And with real telera. When you give it the first bit, your mind will transport you to your favorite lonchería in Mexico. Bonus: They bring you (with your order) their tasty and homemade red and green salsas! I highly recommend it!
Mai VMai V
I picked up my children from sport activity nearby, we decided to stop by to get some tacos for the place had good reviews. The first thing we noticed was the dumpster is out on the street next to the parking in front of the store and the smell was very strong. We ordered togo there was only one other person eating inside, the place looks dirty,and when we came back outside there were drunk homeless standing in every corner of the liquor next door. I gave the place 3 stars because my son said the tacos were good, but definitely not coming back.
Maria ZhengMaria Zheng
This has some amazing and hard to find eats. Get the suadero and chicharrón prensado tacos! Asada and al pastor are good but the suadero and chicharrón prensado are home runs. Perfect mix of crispy, smoky and tender brisket for the suadero. Chicharrón prensado was spicy and the right mix of chewy and tender. Horchata was also perfectly not too sweet. Tacos are on the small end, so you probably need at least 3 for a meal.
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I truly enjoyed trying this place yesterday. I went for lunch, and I'm returning from now on (especially because they have more than one vegetarian option on their menu). The flavor is definitely there; the staff is friendly, and their menu is extensive enough with good options but still not overwhelming to focus on continuing to perfect the dishes they offer. Keep in mind the place is not too big, and there are only a few parking spots, but it is worth your time looking for a parking spot! I ordered "torta de huevo" -it comes with tomatoes, onions, avocado, jalapeños, and cheese. It was TASTY!! And with real telera. When you give it the first bit, your mind will transport you to your favorite lonchería in Mexico. Bonus: They bring you (with your order) their tasty and homemade red and green salsas! I highly recommend it!
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I picked up my children from sport activity nearby, we decided to stop by to get some tacos for the place had good reviews. The first thing we noticed was the dumpster is out on the street next to the parking in front of the store and the smell was very strong. We ordered togo there was only one other person eating inside, the place looks dirty,and when we came back outside there were drunk homeless standing in every corner of the liquor next door. I gave the place 3 stars because my son said the tacos were good, but definitely not coming back.
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This has some amazing and hard to find eats. Get the suadero and chicharrón prensado tacos! Asada and al pastor are good but the suadero and chicharrón prensado are home runs. Perfect mix of crispy, smoky and tender brisket for the suadero. Chicharrón prensado was spicy and the right mix of chewy and tender. Horchata was also perfectly not too sweet. Tacos are on the small end, so you probably need at least 3 for a meal.
Maria Zheng

Maria Zheng

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