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I have two awesome spots in Santa Clara all my foodies should add to their lists! 😋 Puesto - @eatpuesto If there’s one bit of advice you take away from Discover California. Please let it be this… 🌮 GET THE FILIET MIGNON AND TAMARIND SHRIMP TACOS at Puesto!!!!!!!! OMG!!! They are seriously two of the best tacos I’ve ever had. Pro tip: You can get your tacos on lettuce wraps instead of tortillas if that’s your kind of thing. Terra - @terra.siliconvalley Terra does an excellent brunch on weekends! Here’s what we got. - Mango Tango - Italian Riviera - Panino Di Terra - Cornetto con salmone affumigato Terra’s woodfired menu is their specialty! ☀️ On a nice day, I recommend sitting outdoors to enjoy the beautiful weather! I gotta shout out to our server, Vanessa, who was amazing! Add these two places to your foodie list 😉 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #sffoodie #sffood #sffoodies #sffoodblogger #sffoodguide #sanfranciscofoodie #bayareafoodie #bayareafoodies #bayareafoodguide #eastbayfoodie #discoversantaclara #puesto #eataly #terra
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Third Time's a Charm: Puesto, California's Tasty Yet Pricy Taco Spot
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Bay Area Eats | What to Eat on a Workday
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"Santa Clara's Must-Visit Mexican Fusion Bar & Restaurant in the Bay Area"
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New update: I went with a friend that wanted to try the place. I said only if you pay, because twice for free was no bueno for me. Would the 3rd time be a charm? That would be a hell to the no. I think you have to be drunk to like the food at this place. Each time I visit it gets worse ( the food). I shared with my friend some 16 oz steak plate to make self serve tacos, that was served tableside. It sounded wonderfully marinated but when it hit my mouth was bland as cardboard. Had to lather my steak with the verde salsa and avocado that came with it to make it edible. No chips and salsa. That was a real downer. Positive note: the chicharron app was awesome yet again. The bar has to be the ship keeping this place afloat because the food is not tasty. I could name 5 places within 10 mins of this place that you could get a tastier, nevermind more affordable taco. You have one job Puesto....make a tasty taco ( or at least learn how to execute your recipes...I am not really sure what the issue is). Updated review: After I saw how they make their tacos, Puesto gets a lower rating. Most of the taco is carmelized cheese [the mystery cloak on your taco that hides the little amount of meat or veg (whatever you choose to order) they place on the tortilla]. That should be the star, not cheese. Plus, I don't want that much cheese on my taco or I would eat quesadillas with meat ( quesadillas are delicious ) or have some nachos. Former review: Food is good, service is great, but the taco portion size is small. 3 for $16 mix and match are street taco size. If you are cool with that, this place is for you. I dont really like paying 5.33 for a street taco portion. But they are gourmet tacos, but even at that it is pricey in the taco kingdom. I would definitely come back for their Happy Hour. The Jamaica Agua Fresca is sweet and refreshing. The chicharron is light, airy with a little spicy. Add a little snap, crackle,pop, but using the side of lime they provide. They tasted like they made them fresh in house. The spicy carrots were a tad on the sweeter side. I like more acidity. But they were good. The tacos I tried: Chicken al pastor - Was too sweet and too salty for my palate. It was shredded chicken, so maybe it sopped up too much of the marinade. Filet Mignion- It was tasty and was probably my favorite out of the bunch. Tamarind marinated shrimp- At first bite, this taco was tart and a little sweet. When I finally got to the avocado it evened out the flavors. I didnt like it at first, but ended up liking it by my last bite. Overall great atmosphere,great service and good tacos, but could be considered pricey. Definitely check them out for Happy Hour. Note: I did try them for free during their soft opening, but my rating is based on if I would have paid. Happy Eating!
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Potentially racially motivated negligence, subpar food: I ordered takeout at the hosts’ front desk and tipped generously despite it being takeout as I felt the attendant Sofia had been cordial at first. I was told it would be a 5-10 minute wait as I’d just gotten 3 tacos. I waited 20 minutes in view of the front desk, but didn’t get any text notifications or have anyone call out my name. All the while, around 3-4 hosts/attendants were gossiping and laughing around at the desk without doing any work. Nothing wrong with that, I figured. After 20 minutes, I’d gotten tired of waiting and asked if my order was ready yet. Sofia told me it was and she’d “forgot” to tell me. What’s the point of entering my phone number explicitly if I don’t get a text then or have anyone tell me? Not only had I tipped in good faith for a takeout order, I didn’t see til after the matter that Puesto takes a 4% service fee. What service did I pay for? For an abundance of employees having fun to conveniently “forget” about my order? They would’ve kept me there for an hour sitting in the lobby if I didn’t bring it up. I’m writing this not from a point of privilege, but rather as a working college student paying my way through school. Never coming to Puesto on a lunch break again and I’m sure that’ll be the consensus amongst students in my circles after this poor experience. Tacos were supposed to be pollo, camaron, and Al pastor but they did a sweet/Hawaiian twist on it which is fine, but the sauce drowns the camaron and the flavors clash hard. Imagine paying $9 per taco, they’re just regular sized, basically a street taco with a few more toppings
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Nearby Attractions Of Puesto Santa Clara
Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Clara Silicon Valley
Santa Clara Square Marketplace
Our Lady of Peace Church & Shrine
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Santa Clara Square Apartment Homes
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AC Hotel San Jose Santa Clara
Santa Clara Square Office
Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley
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2752 Augustine Dr #110, Santa Clara, CA 95054
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attractions: Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Clara Silicon Valley, Santa Clara Square Marketplace, Our Lady of Peace Church & Shrine, Santa Clara Square, Santa Clara Square Apartment Homes, TownePlace Suites San Jose Santa Clara, AC Hotel San Jose Santa Clara, Santa Clara Square Office, Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley, SEPHORA, restaurants: Pedro's Restaurant & Cantina, Birk's, Il Fornaio Santa Clara, Opa! Santa Clara, Eureka! Santa Clara, Jaks Authentic Indian & Modern Vibe, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, In-N-Out Burger, Sizzler, Bay Club Santa Clara

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