Angelou's Mexican Grill

Came on a Saturday to dine in during the day and ordered a burrito for a quick bite. It's actually rather a huge restaurant because it has more seating compared to other Mexican restaurants. Since we came in the day, the restaurant only had 3-4 other tables at the table and we were able to be seated quickly. They only had one waitress/cashier working, but I anticipate this restaurant getting busier and louder towards the night. Cali Moco Burrito ($14.25) - 5/5 stars. We only ordered a Cali Moco Burrito but it was great. The fries in the burrito were still crispy, the egg was runny, and the entire burrito was pretty flavorful. Also got the green and orange sauce which elevates the burrito.

Ordered Chile Relleno. The quality didn't match the price. It was crunchy but not in a good way, and tasted oily. It seemed as if it was pre-cooked and fried again when ordered - I don't know, it's just what it tasted like. It was covered in what tasted like enchilada sauce which was not so great. Beans were bland.As far as service, food is just brought to the table and that's it. Ambiance is nice.

I've come here a handful of times as I work in DTSJ. This new location is MUCH nicer than their original location. I can with some coworkers to order lunch to-go on a Monday around noon. I ordered (and paid for) the Beef Enchiladas ($22) with Green Sauce and a Mineragua Sparkling Water ($4). The Enchiladas were kinda pricey in my opinion for Mexican food. Minus two stars for giving me Chicken instead of the Beef I paid for. The presentation is sloppy. The rice and beans were meh and are just filler food. Service is just ok. The cashier isn't the best at giving recommendations/answering questions about the food. They appear to have a full bar so this might be the spot for Happy Hour or dinner.

Angelou's has evolved significantly from its humble beginnings as a small taqueria. Now, it's a charming sit-down restaurant with tasteful decor. We visited on a Saturday evening and were seated promptly. Our server was friendly and attentive, checking on us multiple times throughout the meal.I ordered the chimichanga--a deep-fried burrito--and found it enjoyable, though the pastor was a bit dry. Considering it was deep-fried, this wasn't entirely surprising. We also tried the Cali burrito, which my boyfriend thought was flavorful and one of the better options in the area.They offered two salsas: a green one and an orange one. The orange salsa stood out with its tangy, smoky flavor, which I loved. However, I would've appreciated a red salsa option to cut through some of the richness, though it seems San Jose has a particular fondness for orange salsas.We also ordered chips and guac, which were just okay--the chips tasted slightly stale, and the guac could've used more seasoning.

Angelou's has my favorite Carne Asada fries north of Los Angeles. I've tried many dishes here and never been disappointed as well. I was going to a show at the improv and was shocked to see they were right behind it now. The location is great and beautiful inside. Service was quick but was focused elsewhere, not a dealbreaker for me ‍.

This is one of my favorite places to get a burrito. My favorite is the Cali-Moco with chicken. It's basically a California burrito with a fried egg. I have had this item at other places, but nobody packs it in Angelou's. The ingredients are solid and the proportions are satisfying. The service is always excellent, and the ambiance is very casual. Glad to see that they reopened.

Angelou's is a great spot and would've been 5/5 stars, except for a couple of things that need improvement. We have eaten here a couple of times but we get burritos to go all the time. First the good stuff - the food is delicious and the prices are reasonable. The ambience is good too (there is a bar area, tables, etc.)Unfortunately the service can be hit or miss too depending on who is working. They are not very friendly or welcoming but there isn't much interaction with them once you order at the counter and sit down so it doesn't matter too much.Also, they charge 50 cents for each small salsa container which is fine, but it's free if people sit and eat there (there are salsa bottles on the table). For two big burritos, we need a lot of salsa especially since the containers are so small, so it ends up being at least 5 dollars more. I really hope they can reconsider the price of the salsa or maybe use bigger containers.

My boyfriend and I were in downtown and wanted Angelou's since they reopened at their new location. We walked over and ordered one carne asada super burrito togo and a michelada there to drink while we wait for our one burrito. I was waiting outside with our dog and my boyfriend was inside drinking his michelada waiting for the burrito. About 10 minutes passed by and I asked my boyfriend, "the food isn't ready yet?" He let me know that it looked packed inside so we get them some time. About 25 minutes later... I told my boyfriend to ask because it shouldn't take that long for one burrito togo. He went up and told the cashier and she said, "oh they aren't making it yet, this is my fault." Uhm, no apology or anything? We were disappointed about the customer service here. The burrito was good, but that one experience with the service kind of put a sour taste in my mouth that I don't think I'd want to return any time soon.

Grabbed takeout and didn't even get a napkin with the bag for two tacos! Huh?! C'mon, I left a full tip. That's not nice. Place was near empty as they were less than an hour before closing. Good selection of beer and drinks. Place was bright and welcoming. Signs were up on the wall and menus. Fish taco was great with fresh avocado atop. Batter had a nice crisp taste and pico a nice freshness. Shrimp taco was good but I'd take another beer battered fish over here! Enjoy!

Would definitely recommend if you are in downtown San Jose. I was staying at the Marriott and was looking for good Mexican food. Found Angelou's on Yelp and decided to try. Short walk from many hotels. Good food!