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El Catrin

Bar · San Jose

4.5 · 31 reviews Google

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About El Catrin

El Catrin is a vibrant bar located in San Jose, offering a lively atmosphere and a fantastic selection of beverages. We pride ourselves on fast service and a diverse menu featuring great beer and expertly crafted cocktails, alongside a wide variety of alcoholic beverages and food. Enjoy our offering...

El Catrin is a vibrant bar located in San Jose, offering a lively atmosphere and a fantastic selection of beverages. We pride ourselves on fast service and a diverse menu featuring great beer and expertly crafted cocktails, alongside a wide variety of alcoholic beverages and food. Enjoy our offerings indoors or take advantage of our outdoor seating. We are committed to accessibility, providing a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking lot. With a 4.5-star rating from 31 reviews, El Catrin is open seven days a week from 12 PM to 2 AM.

What Customers Say About El Catrin

El Catrin is a popular bar known for its excellent service, friendly staff, and lively atmosphere. Customers rave about the micheladas and shrimp tacos. The owners are praised for their hospitality.

Popular Dishes

michelada shrimp tacos tacos gobernador

Best For

Groups Late Night Locals

Tip: Jorvan's Micheladas is behind El Catrin Bar, open Friday through Sunday from 12pm to 8pm, cash only, 21 and over only.

Features

🌳 Outdoor 🅿️ Parking Accessible
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 👥 Groups

What to see nearby

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
Heritage
A 639m

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church

iglesia

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Chinese Cultural Garden
A 968m

Chinese Cultural Garden

parque

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Overfelt Gardens
A 968m

Overfelt Gardens

parque

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Explore the area around El Catrin

El Catrin is located in San Jose, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (A 639m) — church in San Jose, California Hito histórico nacional

Parks & Gardens

  • Chinese Cultural Garden (A 968m) — park in California, United States of America
  • Overfelt Gardens (A 968m) — park in California, United States of America

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Frequently asked questions about El Catrin

El Catrin is located at 2255 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116, San Jose.
Near El Catrin you can find points of interest such as Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Chinese Cultural Garden, Overfelt Gardens.
El Catrin offers bar cuisine.
El Catrin has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
El Catrin offers the following services: dine-in.
The most recommended dishes at El Catrin based on customer reviews are: michelada, shrimp tacos, tacos gobernador.
El Catrin is ideal for groups, late night, locals.
El Catrin is a popular bar known for its excellent service, friendly staff, and lively atmosphere. Customers rave about the micheladas and shrimp tacos. The owners are praised for their hospitality.
Jorvan's Micheladas is behind El Catrin Bar, open Friday through Sunday from 12pm to 8pm, cash only, 21 and over only.
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El Catrin San Jose Reviews

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Reviews (40)
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S VKTZ

Behind El Catrin Bar is Jorvan's Micheladas. Only Friday through Sunday 12pm to 8pm. Everything is delicious and we keep coming back. Cash only! 21 and over only.

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nithin kumar

Casa Azul and great service!

S VKTZ
S VKTZ

Behind El Catrin Bar is Jorvan's Micheladas. Only Friday through Sunday 12pm to 8pm. Everything is delicious and we keep coming back. Cash only! 21 and over only.

nithin kumar
nithin kumar

Casa Azul and great service!

J
Jake E

Best shrimp tacos (tacos gobernador) I've ever had! WOW!!! 👍👍👍 Great crowd, super friendly staff, bi-lingual English Spanish. "El Patio Botanero" is located in the large back patio of the El Catrin bar– you can enter through the front bar or from the side entrance from the parking lot. "El Patio Botanero" is only open Fri-Sun, 3pm-9pm. Sometimes there's live music, and if you want to beat the crowd I'd go before 6pm

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Andreas Dacpano

I visit El Catrin often, and it’s always a fantastic experience! The service is amazing, and the staff are incredibly attentive, making sure everything is perfect every time. The owners go above and beyond to make you feel welcome, and their hospitality is truly appreciated. I’ve never had a single issue here, and it’s clear they care about providing top-notch service. Highly recommend!

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mike52386

Nice place, friendly staff. They have a pool table.

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Vishek Chand

One of the best bars i have been to

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Ramona Reyes

Nice and clean

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Laura Aguilar

Cool bar to hang out

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Sr. Chido

Un lugar bien chido para tomar 👍🍺 el security es a todo dar y el ambiente esta a toda madre lo recomiendo 💯

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Pablo Fregoso
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Hector
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Celina Beltran

Excelente lugar

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I P

👍 michelada👍

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Jonathan Gonzalez
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Alfredo Gutierrez
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Neeraj Lalwani
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Frank Urrutia
Hector
Hector
Jake E
Jake E

Best shrimp tacos (tacos gobernador) I've ever had! WOW!!! 👍👍👍 Great crowd, super friendly staff, bi-lingual English Spanish. "El Patio Botanero" is located in the large back patio of the El Catrin bar– you can enter through the front bar or from the side entrance from the parking lot. "El Patio Botanero" is only open Fri-Sun, 3pm-9pm. Sometimes there's live music, and if you want to beat the crowd I'd go before 6pm

Jonathan Gonzalez
Jonathan Gonzalez
mike52386
mike52386

Nice place, friendly staff. They have a pool table.

Andreas Dacpano
Andreas Dacpano

I visit El Catrin often, and it’s always a fantastic experience! The service is amazing, and the staff are incredibly attentive, making sure everything is perfect every time. The owners go above and beyond to make you feel welcome, and their hospitality is truly appreciated. I’ve never had a single issue here, and it’s clear they care about providing top-notch service. Highly recommend!

Alfredo Gutierrez
Alfredo Gutierrez
Neeraj Lalwani
Neeraj Lalwani
Frank Urrutia
Frank Urrutia
Monique Salazar
Monique Salazar
Vishek Chand
Vishek Chand

One of the best bars i have been to

Sr. Chido
Sr. Chido

Un lugar bien chido para tomar 👍🍺 el security es a todo dar y el ambiente esta a toda madre lo recomiendo 💯

Celina Beltran
Celina Beltran

Excelente lugar

Ramona Reyes
Ramona Reyes

Nice and clean

Laura Aguilar
Laura Aguilar

Cool bar to hang out

I P
I P

👍 michelada👍

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J&J transmissiones
J&J transmissiones
J&J transmissiones
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Ricardo
Ricardo
Ricardo
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Ken Ford

On the front door says no one under 21 allowed, it should also say if you done speak Español, you are not welcome here. Unfortunate, but I can buy overpriced drinks elsewhere.

Ken Ford
Ken Ford

On the front door says no one under 21 allowed, it should also say if you done speak Español, you are not welcome here. Unfortunate, but I can buy overpriced drinks elsewhere.

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2255 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116

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Highly Rated
4.5/5 stars
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Cuisine type

Services

🍴 Dine-in

Dining Options

🍽️ Dine In

Restaurant Info

Status
Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
12PM-2AM
Rating
4.5/5
💬 Reviews
31
⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 1-3 hours here
📞 Phone
+1 408-258-8880

Amenities

🅿️ Parking
🌿 Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
🚻 Restroom
💳 Credit Cards
📱 Mobile Payments
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Heritage

church in San Jose, California

A 639m
Chinese Cultural Garden

park in California, United States of America

A 968m
Overfelt Gardens

park in California, United States of America

A 968m
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