The "farm-to-table" movement has finally come to American Mexican restaurants and for that we should rejoice. Because you'll taste what a difference locally-sourced vegetables and herbs make in the tacos, tortillas and other traditional favorites served at Zona Rosa. But it's not just the ingredients that make this place special: 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. So the addictive guacamole comes topped with pistachios and bacon, the chili relleno has sweet potato along with the pork (making it wonderfully savory) and the nacho chips are made by hand, so they come out to the table warm and crispy. Zona Rosa is a handsome place (stucco walls, reclaimed wood tables and chairs, handsome colored lamps) but it is quite small, so get ready for a wait, even if you have a reservation.
-Pauline Frommer
San Jose, CA
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San Jose, CA› Restaurant
Zona Rosa
1411 The Alameda
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Alameda
Hours
Tues–Thurs 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m., Fri 11:30am–10pm, Saturday 9am–2pm and 5-10 p.m., Sun 9 a.m.-2 p.m
Phone
408/275-1411
Prices
Main courses $14-$18.50
Cuisine Type
Mexican
Web site
Zona Rosa

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1411 The Alameda San Jose, CANote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.