Rosita's De Basilio Deli & Market

5168 N First St, San Jose - 95002
68 reviews
Deli Mexican
(408) 942-0749

Love this place. Been coming here for over ten years. A true family joint as I ever know one.

Great food.Good Service

I really enjoyed the corn tortilla chicken enchiladas with salsa verde. Not on the menu, it was a special request and very good. I don't like their chips and salsa served before the main course because they use salty chips and there is some seasoning they use in the salsa that "doesn't belong." I cannot describe it. Is it thyme? Rosemary? Oregano? Basil? I don't know. But the salsa just tastes "off" to me. My friends love the chips and salsa with compliments like "best ever!" But none of them grew up with Mexican food so perhaps that unusual taste is good to them. For me, I prefer more traditional flavors. But I don't want to judge the place on that--it's minor. And the salsa verde they gave me for the enchiladas was entirely different from that served with the chips (and good). Overall, the main course was great and the staff is very friendly. I go there for lunch and it's never crowded. It's always a joy to dine there.

I hadn't been back in 20+ years, and was glad to find them open serving outside and friendly. I ordered the Carnitas, and they were almost inedible, the were so dry and crunchy, and I was quite disappointed. Now I'm npt an expert but I don't think Carnitas should be so overcooked or over done. stan

Best place for Mexican food

Great mexican food! Def hole in the wall

Expecting the food to taste more like grandma's homemade so a little disappointed

Super authentic Mexican food... Great people... Love it there... Help our small businesses try them out!

Great food! Simple, clean, welcoming environment.

We stopped here to order lunch for take out. The lady who took our order was very friendly and accomodating. There was a steady stream of people coming to pick up orders. The food was quite good. There is outdoor seating.