Casa Guzmania
350 S Market St, San Jose, CA
Crema's Take
“Casa Guzmania is a San Jose gem that's earned its stellar reputation by perfecting the art of the empanada, with reviewers raving about standouts like their mole, tinga, and chorizo-with-egg varieties that feature expertly flaky pastry and bold, carefully balanced fillings. The intimate, pop-up-like atmosphere pairs beautifully with their made-to-order approach, and their fresh horchata adds the perfect complement to a visit that feels more like discovering a family recipe than grabbing coffee shop fare. It's the kind of place where regulars return again and again because Casa Guzmania has mastered not just the technique, but the soul of what they make.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
The food here is DIVINE! The flaky pastry on the empanadas is exquisite. I had the sausage with cheese, beef and potato, and the nutella empanadas and they were all amazing. The interior of the restaraunt is so colorful and cute and the service was great. Please eat here! It is so good.
My partner and I tried like half the empanadas menu in one night and nearly all of them were amazing! We started with the mole, tinga, mushroom, and beef (in order of deliciousness) and were so impressed by the crust and fillings that we returned an hour later to order dessert, the clear winners being the guava & cream cheese empanada, horchata (deliciously coconutty?!), and oreo-filled shake. Their staff was also friendly and helpful, what a gem to find on our visit to San Jose :)
Feels like a pop up. I tried two savory, and their only salad. And I suggest you bring your favorite salad with you to accompany their empanadas. Tinga and spinach+potato empanadas were delicious, baked milhojas, not traditional dough. Good lunch stop. It's the sort of place that tells you you don't need a knife, so figure it out with a fork.
Great selection of empanadas - both savory and sweet. We had the chicken tinga and chorizo with egg. The sauce on side has a spicy kick. They also made fresh horchata, very nice.
I've been coming here for a few years now, and they've always been so, so good! Their mole empanada is legitimately the *best* mole I have ever had! Everything they make is absolutely fantastic, but I don't think I will ever get enough of the mole!! Love coming here, such nice and friendly people😊
Crema Reviews
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