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Big E Cafe

San Jose

4.6 (543) empanadas $
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Big E Cafe in San Jose is known for serving a wide variety of baked empanadas, featuring standout choices like lomo saltado, BBQ pulled pork, and chorizo egg and cheese. Visitors enjoy pairing their empanadas with fresh chimichurri sauce alongside espresso drinks and vanilla lattes featuring cute lid art in a friendly neighborhood setting.

Commenters express deep enthusiasm for Big E Cafe, highlighting it as a favorite family-owned Peruvian gem with exceptional breakfast empanadas and favorite flavors like chicken cilantro and lomo saltado. Sentiment is overwhelmingly positive and loyal, though a few note that the food is a bit pricey.

  • Order top-rated empanadas like lomo saltado, BBQ pulled pork, chicken cilantro, and breakfast varieties.
  • Be sure to request fresh chimichurri sauce to pair with your empanada.
  • Try an espresso drink or vanilla latte to check out the cute lid art.
  • Keep in mind that pricing is slightly on the higher side.
  • Visit their sister location, BAE, situated in Campbell.

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Monday6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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