Welcome to Pedro’s Restaurant & Cantina
Pedro’s Restaurant & Cantina in Santa Clara, CA, stands out for its diverse menu options, classy yet casual ambiance, and spacious interior. With a wide range of vegan and limited vegetarian options, along with traditional Mexican dishes like shrimp bowls and carne asada fajitas, this restaurant caters to everyone. The festive atmosphere on nights like Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, paired with happy hour specials and a full bar, make it a favorite spot for gatherings. While some customers note the need for improved service, the overall experience at Pedro’s is characterized by delicious food, ample seating, and a welcoming environment. As a food reviewer, I highly recommend trying out their flavorful dishes and enjoying the vibrant setting.
- 3935 Freedom Cir, Santa Clara, CA 95054, United States3935 Freedom Cir, Santa Clara, CA 95054, United States Hotline: +1 408-496-6777
Welcome to Pedro’s Restaurant & Cantina, a vibrant Mexican eatery located in Santa Clara, California. This restaurant offers a wide range of amenities to cater to diverse preferences, including takeout, delivery, and even catering services. With vegan options available alongside a full bar and outdoor seating, Pedro’s ensures there is something for everyone.
Customer reviews rave about the spacious interior and ample parking, making it an ideal spot for gatherings or parties. The menu boasts an array of options from tacos to burritos, ensuring there is something to satisfy every craving. Guests appreciate the complimentary chips and salsa starters, setting the tone for a delightful dining experience.
One standout dish mentioned by patrons is the shrimp bowl, showcasing the restaurant’s commitment to quality and flavor. The festive ambiance, complete with salsa favorites playing in the background, adds to the overall dining experience.
While some customers note areas for improvement in terms of service, the overall consensus is positive, with many praising Pedro’s for its delicious food and inviting atmosphere. Whether you’re looking for a casual lunch spot or a lively evening out, Pedro’s Restaurant & Cantina promises a memorable dining experience for all.

Very good food. Parking lot is spacious and interior is huge. Great for party. Just reserve ahead for 10+z

I really liked this place. It's a great place to bring a big group of people and hang out on the bar area or on the patio. I had a margarita and it was delicious.

I don't understand the hate that this restaurant gets. Sure it's the Bay Area and there's an abundance of Mexican food but the quality of the food here is better. On top of that the ambiance is really pretty. It has a traditional feel and I like that the music isn't loud and plays good salsa favorites. The service could be improved though. I always had to wave down our waiter and he was always chatting with his friends whenever I needed him. He never checked in on us.

We all recently enjoyed a big meal at Pedro's! What was great about Pedro's menu was the amount of options available, from bowls, to tacos, burritos, and more - there was something for everyone! Also, it's always much appreciated when restaurants give out chips ahead of time, which they did! I'm not the biggest fan of Mexican food, but I did really enjoy the shrimp bowl! It was a good size, made well, and tasted great! And everyone in our party enjoyed, so I do recommend!

I used to work nearby this Pedro's location a longtime ago. Out most recent visit was July 5, 2024 This location is very nice, inside out. Plenty of seating and very clean. It's great for groups and even banquets. Our server Juan was on his A game serving our large group. The food and cocktails were very good too.

In the Santa Clara area for business and was traveling with a colleague to waste time at a trade show instead of going out to meet customers and get some orders. Sorry, I have already digressed and usually that is much later in my reviews... It was up to me to find somewhere to eat for dinner after the agony of the very slow and unattended trade was over for the day. I used to work for a company that had their HQ in Santa Clara and we would go to Pedros quite often while in town for meetings and customer visits. So, I thought, what the heck, let's give it a go and see if it is as good as I remember. When we were walking in, the colleague who was the driver and was given the name and location by me to get us there said, "I ate here yesterday." What? I offered to go to another place, but he said he had enjoyed it last night and wanted to try something else on the menu. Well, that's a good sign. Don't you think? We checked in with the host and were guided to a table by our waitress, Dulce. Dulce recognized the colleague from the night before and that was kind of funny. We sat at our table and Dulce gave us menus and later brought water and chips and salsa while we decided what to have. The chips and salsa were very good. Thin, warm crunchy chips. Three salsas were all delicious with none of them being overly spicy. I could have used one with more spice, but I did not ask for something like that and likely could have. One of the salsas was very smokey and that one was my favorite. Try them all! The colleague had ordered the mole enchiladas the night before and he really liked them. He had a hard time doing it, but he ordered something else and as soon as Dulce walked away, he had a brief regret of not getting them again. What he ordered was the two choice combo with a chili relleno, the red sauce chicken enchilada and chose the vegetables instead of rice. For me, I was craving my memory of their sizzling mixed fajita plate with shrimp and steak, but the combo was not on the menu so I decided to ask and see if I could do that. Before our server came back to the table, I had suddenly changed my mind and went for the chili verde, one of my favorite Mexican food items. Passed on the rice and asked only for beans. Our order was taken and before we could put our napkins in our laps, the food was placed before us and the plates and food were very hot! Don't touch the plate hot. Your lips or tongue would stick to the plate hot. HOT. We waited a bit before digging in. I took a chunk of the pork from the chili verde and after blowing on it, stuffed it into my mouth. The inside of the chunk was not hot, it was molten lava! I almost had to spit it out, which would have been really cool in front of the colleague. I did the mouth open, push the lava around with the tongue so it doesn't stay in one place to burn anything, inhaling and exhaling to cool things off, before I could chew the chunk and swallow. Whew. Slow down tiger and let it cool off some more. Chili Verde - very, very good. Tasty, pork cooked perfectly, nice spice. I did not use any tortillas with it, since I just wanted to taste the chili verde. Yum. You will not be disappointed, you will love it and then you will send me a note on Yelp saying, "thank you, thank you, thank you, for telling me to get the chili verde. You are so awesome" You are welcome. The colleague liked the chili relleno and the enchilada. The highlight for him was the grilled vegetables that had a great spice and he really enjoyed them. Made me regret not giving them a try. Perhaps next time. Dulce was a great server, friendly and took good care of us while we were there. Thanks! Go. Eat Well. HAVE FUN! p.s. I completely zoned out and only took one picture of the empty part of the restaurant. It's empty because we were there for a very early dinner.

Great food and extremely great service! I happen to go on Cinco de Mayo and they were having some fun festivities. I ordered chips and salsa and carne asada fajitas. The chips and salsa are not complimentary, but they were worth the cost. The salsa verde was by far my favorite. The carne asada fajitas were served sizzling hot with onions and bell peppers. Delicious. I couldn't decide on corn or flour tortillas, so they brought both. The corn were my favorite. I wish I had room for dessert, but sadly I was stuffed. I'll definitely be back again. And for the vegetarians out there, I did notice they had 5 or 6 vegetarian options.

I love Pedro's! Such a Los Gatos staple. I come here every few months with my friend. We love coming here because they have these really cute booths that are totally separate from everyone else. We bring our laptops and get some work done while enjoying some good food! I personally love the enchiladas hadas (crab and shrimp enchiladas) and the chicken enchiladas with red sauce. I wanted to try beef this time too, so I ordered off the "choose 2" menu. Both were so good! My friend ordered off the brunch menu and ordered the eggs huevos. She ate all of it and loved it!