

Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1100 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
Phone: (408) 645-5571
Website: https://www.elhalalamigos.com/
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Reviews
Absolutely finger-licking good food paired with some of the warmest hospitality you’ll find. The hosts were welcoming, and genuinely friendly, making us feel right at home. We had a lot of questions and they were incredibly patient and happy to walk us through everything, which made the experience even better. The place itself is nice and cozy, with a comfortable vibe that’s perfect whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or sitting down to enjoy a full meal.
Now let’s talk about the food because wow. Everything we ordered was packed with flavor and clearly made with care:
Birria Plate: rich, deeply flavorful, and cooked to perfection
Super Burrito: generously stuffed, well-balanced, and incredibly satisfying
Nachos: loaded, fresh, and impossible to stop eating
Every bite was bold, comforting, and downright delicious the kind of food that makes you pause and say this is really good.
Highly recommended, and definitely a place we’ll be coming back to.
But the real star of the meal was the barbacoa. It was juicy, perfectly cooked, and so flavorful that every bite practically melted in your mouth. You can taste the care and authenticity in every dish. Even the rice and beans were cooked to perfection. Rich, comforting, and the perfect complement to the main plates.
El Halal Amigos isn’t just about great food, it’s an experience. The sauces, music, and vibrant decor make you feel like you’ve stepped right into Mexico. One of the best Mexican spots in San Jose, hands down. Can’t wait to come back!
The standout of the meal for me is the Chile Relleno Burrito with Carne Asada. It was packed with flavor and incredibly filling—easily one of the highlights of the menu. I have also tried the NAR-chos, which were super delicious and a great twist on traditional nachos.
When your food arrives, they usually bring out a green and a red sauce. Both have a serious kick, but they are super yummy and add a great layer of heat to the dishes.
The meals start off with a complimentary chips and salsa, which are a bit untraditional. The chips are a little too greasy and salty and I found the salsa a tad too spicy while lacking a bit of depth in flavor. However, the quality of the main entrees more than make up for it.
The service here is relatively fast for how busy it is, and the entire restaurant is kept notably clean. A really nice touch is their complimentary water scented with orange, lemon, or lime—it’s a refreshing way to balance out the spice of the meal.
Update: also tried their quesadilla and it was also very good but the ribs are the still star of the show.
10/10 would recommend this place every time.