Experts' Choice Award Zona Rosa
What the experts agree on
Owner Anna Zamora-Pizzo's handmade salsas and tortillas shine at this intimate neighborhood gem, blending family Mexican recipes with Italian-American touches. Expect outstanding tacos and soul-warming comfort food that outshines traditional abuela's
“For food just like abuela's (but somehow even better), make a beeline to this soul-warming cantina, which makes its salsas, blue and white corn tortillas, and other timeless dishes by hand.”
– Michelin Guide
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"An “out-of-the-ordinary menu” awaits at this San Jose “neighborhood gem” known for its “delicioso” Mexican-American fare including a “fantastic selection of tacos” and “to-die-for” pumpkin fritters." Full review
Frommer's "Owner Anna Zamora–Pizzo uses her family's recipe here, but then throws in a few tricks she learned from her husband's Italian American clan...Zona Rosa is a handsome place but it is quite small." Full review
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Get ready for a wait, even if you have a reservation
The Infatuation "There are two contemporary Mexican restaurants on The Alameda, but the one we keep returning to is Zona Rosa, with a menu of creative dishes like tempura scallop and asparagus tacos and..." Full review
