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Olla Cocina

Olla Cocina

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4.1 Google Review
17 N San Pedro St, San Jose, California, 95110, United States
(408) 606-7999 www.ollacocina.com
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Feb 2, 2018
I wish the service was better... It's such a cute place in a great spot. The food is good depending on what you get. The margaritas are surprisingly good given they are on tap. We sat at the bar in the late afternoon/early evening so it was empty. Took a few minutes to get someone to give us a menu because they were busy talking at the other end of the bar. Took them a few more minutes to take our order. Took even longer to check on us, actually they never did I had to call them over because I had lipstick on the rim of my glass..... They took it and made me another margarita but didn't apologize for the dirty glass, they just went back over to the other end of the bar to continue talking to the other staff members. This wasn't the first time we have had a bad experience here and this isn't the first time I've written a bad review for this place. Seems like they just don't care to improve customer service. Sadly I don't think we will be coming back, gave them a few chances. There's better places with way better service.

Mar 28, 2018
Food was actually good, but wow for the price of the food, the service was not on par. Server lacked any attention to our party. We explicitly asked in the beginning for separate tabs for each guest in our party of 9 and rang us all up together and when we asked for the tabs to split, like we said in the beginning, he wants to say that it is policy we cannot do that. He then proceeds to get a manager on duty to say this "policy" is true, but we had said from the beginning we needed separate tabs to be reimbursed. I said it's not that it's your policy, it's that your just lazy. He then does what he was supposed to in the beginning and brings our checks and we wait for another 20 minutes before we're cashed out. Absolutely disgusted with the service we were provided.

Apr 16, 2018
Great scene and downtown buzz! Margaritas were fantastic, food was excellent! Their menu has an upside twist on typical Mexican - a little tropical flair, creative ingredients and flavors. Do visit Olla for an awesome evening out downtown❤

May 13, 2018
Despite its cute looks and location, it's absolutely terrible - never again! The worst thing was their so-called margarita that simply came out of tap that bar tender just added ice and a slice of lime: too sweet like kids juice and no alcohol. I ordered chili relleno under "large plates" on menu, and only thing "large" was the serving plate itself, with just one small chile (no rice/beans), inside is which was a solid "block" of cheese (not melted/cooked). The "best" thing there (only as in "safest") was chips and salsa (which you actually have to offset/pay, not free), which continues to 1 star (otherwise negative starts). For a $50 bill, even the common Chevy's/Chili's and alike would easily provide a better value/experience.

Mar 23, 2018
If you like good tacos, you’ll like this place. If you like good cocktails, you’ll like this place. If you like both good tacos and good cocktails you’ll LOVE this place. The drink selection is great and they aren’t afraid to pour them strong! Tacos are the perfect bar snack to go along with your drinks.

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Opening Hours

Mon:11:30 am - 10 pm
Tue:11:30 am - 10 pm
Wed:11:30 am - 10 pm
Thu:11:30 am - 10 pm
Fri:11:30 am - 11 pm
Sat:11:30 am - 11 pm

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