El Tule Mexican Restaurant

Name: El Tule Mexican Restaurant
Address: 5440 Thornwood Dr, San Jose, CA, 95123, US
Telephone: +14082271752
Price range: $$$

MexicanLatinAmerican$$$Silicon Valley

$$$ · Expensive
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5440 Thornwood Dr
San Jose, CA 95123
+14082271752
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About

Mexican restaurant in San Jose focused on traditional Oaxacan specialties, with breakfast and table service.

The restaurant focuses on Oaxacan dishes prepared from fresh ingredients. Its menu includes breakfast alongside tacos, enchiladas, and mole.

Dishes are handcrafted and served with table service.

Known for

Oaxacan specialties
Breakfast menu
Table service

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Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10 AM – 8 PM
Wednesday	10 AM – 8 PM
Thursday	10 AM – 8 PM
Friday	10 AM – 8 PM
Saturday	10 AM – 8 PM
Sunday	10 AM – 8 PM

Location

5440 Thornwood Dr · Silicon Valley, San Jose

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Good for

Breakfast · Dinner · Lunch

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