Angelou's Taqueria – Mexican
Angelou’s Taqueria hums with the vibrant energy of a neighborhood gem, where the air is thick with the savory aroma of sizzling chori-queso fundido and garlic-laced shrimp al ajillo. Guests gather over baskets of crisp chips and zesty, citrus-bright ceviche before diving into the soulful warmth of tender pork in chile verde or the rich, dunkable indulgence of golden quesa-birria tacos. It is a celebration of bold textures and deep, traditional flavors that turns a casual meal into a spirited and sun-drenched escape.
21, North 2nd Street, San Jose, CA, 95113 +14089712287 https://angelousmexicangrill.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Shrimp al Ajillo - $17.95: Lemon & garlic butter & blackened wine sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flautas (Deep Fried Taquitos) - $11.25: Rolled corn tortillas with shredded chicken and cheese. Topped with shredded lettuce, sour cream, and verde salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings - $11.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chori-Queso Fundido - $15.95: Chorizo with cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Fundido with Mushrooms - $14.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesa-Birria Tacos (3) - $14.95: Served with dip birria sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Angelou’s Ceviche with Shrimp - $21.95: Cooked shrimp, mixed with pico de gallo, lime and avocado. Served with side of corn tostadas & chipotle sauce. Topped with sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Salsa - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Guacamole - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Pork in Chile Verde - $19.95: Tender pieces of pork in a mild blend of green chiles and tomatillos. Served with rice, beans and corn tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Relleno - $18.95: Roasted Poblano chile stuffed with cheese topped with sauce and sour cream. Served with rice, beans and corn tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Carnitas - $19.95: Served with sour cream, pico de gallo, fresh guacamole, rice, beans and corn tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada - $23.95: Served with grilled onion & jalapeño, sour cream, pico de gallo, fresh guacamole, rice, beans and corn tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fajitas - $19.95: With sautéed onions, bell peppers, and side of flour tortillas. Served with rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajitas Trio - $29.95: Chicken, beef and shrimp. Sautéed with onions, bell peppers, and side of flour tortillas. Served with rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Fajitas - $21.95: Shrimps, sautéed onions, bell peppers, and side of flour tortillas. Served with rice and beans Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchiladas Chicken or Beef or Cheese - $19.95: Topped with mozzarella cheese and sour cream. Served with rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Ranchero - $23.95: With onion, tomatoes, chiles serrano peppers and cilantro. Served with rice, beans and corn tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarones a la Diabla (Spicy) - $23.95: Shrimps sautéed with unique hot devil Mexican style sauce. Served with rice, beans and corn tortillas Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Plate (2) - $17.55: Choice of meat: asada, chicken, pastor, carnitas or chorizo. Served with rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Tacos Plate (2) - $18.25: Avocado, sour cream, cotija cheese, lettuce, and pico de gallo. Served with rice and beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Fajitas - $20.95: Beef, sautéed onions, bell peppers, and side of flour tortillas. Served with rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
Burritos
- Regular Burrito - $12.95: Choice of meat, rice, beans, cheese and salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Burrito - $13.95: Choice of meat, rice, beans, guacamole, sour cream, cheese and red salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wet Burrito - $16.25: Super burrito topped with red enchilada sauce, cheese and sour cream Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cali-Moco Burrito - $15.25: French fries, cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, choice of meat and a fried egg Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- California Burrito - $13.25: French fries, cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, choice of meat Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moco-Loco Burrito - $12.95: Rice, fried egg, orange salsa, cheese, and beef Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Quesa-Birria Cali Burrito - $16.25: Shredded beef with birria sauce, french fries, onion, cilantro, cheese, served with birria dip sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spartan Surf & Turf Burrito - $16.95: Shrimp, beef, rice guacamole, sour cream, cheese and orange salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Relleno Burrito - $13.95: Stuffed roasted poblano pepper, rice, beans, cheese and salsa Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Burrito - $14.95: Rice, shrimp, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, cheese and orange salsa Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrito Bowl - $14.25: Choice of meat, rice, beans, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, lettuce and red salsa Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimichanga - $16.95: Deep-fried regular burrito topped with sour cream, and guacamole. Side of green salad Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Cheetos Burrito - $14.25: French fries, hot cheetos, cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, choice of meat Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Potato Taco - $5.25: Avocado, sour cream, cotija cheese, lettuce and pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Regular Taco - $4.55: Choice of meat, onion, cilantro and red salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Taco - $5.25: Lettuce, choice of meat, guacamole, sour cream, cheese and salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesa-Birria Taco - $5.25: Served with dip birria sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Taco - $5.75: Lettuce, pico de gallo and orange salsa Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Veggie Taco - $5.25: Zucchini, mushrooms, bell pepper, red onion, topped with salsa, sour cream and cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baja Fish Taco - $6.95: Beer battered fish, cabbage, fresh salsa, orange salsa and avocado Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Grilled Chicken Mexican Salad - $16.55: Grilled chicken, spring mix, lettuce, cotija cheese, tomatoes, toasted pepitas, and crispy tortilla strips with cilantro pepita dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad - $16.55: Blackened chicken, tomatoes, corn, cilantro, black beans, crispy tortilla strips with chipotle ranch dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad - $16.25: Choice of meat, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, cheese and crispy tortillas strips with chipotle dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Salad - $22.95: Chilled Shrimp, Spring Mix, mango, red onion, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, with signature cilantro dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Chicken Tortilla Soup (12 oz) - $7 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tortilla Soup (16 oz) - $10 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Pozole with Pork (16 oz) - $12 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Pozole with Pork (32 oz) - $19 Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- French Fries - $4.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice - $4.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beans - $4.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bottle of Salsa - $8.75
- Sour Cream - $0.75
- Guacamole - $0.75 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado - $1.95 Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Churros with Ice Cream - $11.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Flan - $6.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Lava Cake - $11.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- La Bolsa Cocktail - $55: Share with 3 friends Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- El Jefe Toño - $16: Whisky, lime juice, simple syrup, tamarindo pure, soda water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Juice-Cleanse
- Spartan Flight - $17: Vodka, lime juice, Triple sec, simple syrup, mango pure, coconut cream, blue curacao Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Juice-Cleanse
- Angelou's Trio Frozen Margaritas - $24: Mango, Strawberry, Lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
- Margarita - $14: Tequila, lime juice, Triple sec, simple syrup, any flavor
- Michelada - $13: Beer, Clamato preparado, lime and tajin
- Mexican Soda - $5: Coke, Jarritos, or Mineral Water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Can Soda - $2: Coke, Diet Coke, Pepsi, 7-Up, Dr. Pepper
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- Zona Rosa — Mexican
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- La Corona Taqueria — Mexican
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