Guidebook for Palo Alto
Food Scene
Cafe Zoe is a sweet neighborhood spot. They have nice coffee and other drinks. As well as a delicious fresh lunch menu (plus wi-fi). Kathleen is a generous community member who supports many folks.
28 locals recommend
Cafe Zoe
1929 Menalto AveCafe Zoe is a sweet neighborhood spot. They have nice coffee and other drinks. As well as a delicious fresh lunch menu (plus wi-fi). Kathleen is a generous community member who supports many folks.
Sancho's has AWESOME fish tacos. Best to eat them there -- fresh from the "fryer". We also love the chile relleno burrito. They have beer on tap. They only accept cash, just FYI.
70 locals recommend
Sancho's Taqueria
491 Lytton AveSancho's has AWESOME fish tacos. Best to eat them there -- fresh from the "fryer". We also love the chile relleno burrito. They have beer on tap. They only accept cash, just FYI.
This is one of our favorite taquerias. It has been in the neighborhood for years. Everything is excellent! Sometimes we just get rice and beans (vegan option!) Good salsas. Yumm!
13 locals recommend
Three Brothers Tacos
2220 University AveThis is one of our favorite taquerias. It has been in the neighborhood for years. Everything is excellent! Sometimes we just get rice and beans (vegan option!) Good salsas. Yumm!
Tamarine has a beautiful menu with delicious Asian cuisine. The atmosphere is lovely. The last time we ate there, we had the best service -- just to top off the delicious food we very satisfied!
60 locals recommend
Tamarine Restaurant & Gallery
546 University AveTamarine has a beautiful menu with delicious Asian cuisine. The atmosphere is lovely. The last time we ate there, we had the best service -- just to top off the delicious food we very satisfied!
We love the vegetarian platter at Mardini's. The owners are very kind and hospitable. They have a wide range of choices on their menu, all cooked to order. Walkable, local and delicious!
15 locals recommend
Mardini's Deli Cafe
408 Willow RdWe love the vegetarian platter at Mardini's. The owners are very kind and hospitable. They have a wide range of choices on their menu, all cooked to order. Walkable, local and delicious!
Drinks & Nightlife
Quattro has a lovely restaurant (upscale) which does fill up some evenings (so we suggest making a reservation). The bar is very nice and you can eat the good food in a more casual atmosphere!
7 locals recommend
Quattro
2050 University AveQuattro has a lovely restaurant (upscale) which does fill up some evenings (so we suggest making a reservation). The bar is very nice and you can eat the good food in a more casual atmosphere!
Everything Else
This is the closest neighborhood market that has a good range of basics, including some fresh produce and dairy products. Also a pretty nice variety of beer.
La Tiendita Market
510 O' Connor StThis is the closest neighborhood market that has a good range of basics, including some fresh produce and dairy products. Also a pretty nice variety of beer.
This market is a short walk away and has wide range of groceries, including fresh produce, dairy products, frozen food, fresh meat. They also have a "burrito bar" in the back that is popular!
19 locals recommend
La Hacienda Market
1933 Menalto AveThis market is a short walk away and has wide range of groceries, including fresh produce, dairy products, frozen food, fresh meat. They also have a "burrito bar" in the back that is popular!
We love the variety and choices at Trader Joe's. There is also one located in Menlo Park.
84 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
855 El Camino RealWe love the variety and choices at Trader Joe's. There is also one located in Menlo Park.
Beautiful prepared food, meat, fish, and everything you could want!
341 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
4800 El Camino RealBeautiful prepared food, meat, fish, and everything you could want!
A lovely local Farmer's Market in summer months on Saturday am. NOTE: There are 3 Farmers Markets on Sunday am, Menlo Park, California Avenue in Palo Alto and Mountain View.
21 locals recommend
Downtown Palo Alto Farmer's Market
601-699 Gilman StA lovely local Farmer's Market in summer months on Saturday am. NOTE: There are 3 Farmers Markets on Sunday am, Menlo Park, California Avenue in Palo Alto and Mountain View.
Essentials
This is a great place to grab beer, wine, meat, bread, ice cream... the basics. :-) They usually host food trucks on Monday evening. Something to keep in mind!!
About a 20 minute walk if you follow the creek toward Middlefield Road. Or a 5 minute car ride.
42 locals recommend
Willows Market
60 Middlefield RdThis is a great place to grab beer, wine, meat, bread, ice cream... the basics. :-) They usually host food trucks on Monday evening. Something to keep in mind!!
About a 20 minute walk if you follow the creek toward Middlefield Road. Or a 5 minute car ride.