Fans of hearty burritos and saucy enchiladas may have felt a pang of absence when Angelou’s Mexican Grill closed its doors at 21 N. Second St. in downtown San Jose at the end of 2023.
But devotees of the San Jose institution can take comfort knowing Angelou’s is set to resume slinging Cali burritos, carne asada fries, chile relleno and orange sauce as soon as early February from a new downtown location at 78 S. First St.
After being in business in the Realty Building on Second Street for 17 years, the restaurant is in the final stages of relocating due to a developer’s plan to convert the two-story commercial building into a 22-story residential tower. City officials approved the redevelopment last March.
Teresa Lopez, who owns the restaurant along with her husband Sergio Lopez, said she began looking for a new space with a commercial kitchen last year.
She’s relieved she was able to find a compatible space that will allow her to increase seated dining service and add a full bar.