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El Apartamento Colombian Burgers
- 82 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113

Latin American restaurant ★4.0 (19)·$10–20

82 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA

4.0
The food at El Apartamento is absolutely delicious! The meat is cooked to perfection, not overdone, just right, and every dish bursts with freshness from the high-quality condiments and ingredients they use. This place has quickly become one of my favorite Colombian spots!You honestly can’t go wrong with anything on their menu, but my top picks are the Montaditas and the Apartamento Burger, both are full of authentic flavor. Don’t miss out on the Lulo drink either; it’s super refreshing and perfectly balanced, not too sweet.What really sets this place apart is the customer experience. From Daniel, the owner, to every member of his team, they treat you like family and make you feel right at home. Highly recommend! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 - Elvira Rojas
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El Apartamento Colombian Burgers Introduce

For residents and workers in the bustling heart of San Jose, California, finding a restaurant that offers a truly unique and flavor-packed culinary experience can be a delight. El Apartamento Colombian Burgers is not just another burger joint; it is a vibrant Latin American restaurant specializing in handcrafted Colombian-inspired street food, notably their signature and creative burgers. Located conveniently on East Santa Clara Street, this fast-casual establishment has quickly become a local favorite, blending bold, authentic Colombian flavors with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that aims to make every customer feel right at home—a reflection of its mission to offer great food and good vibes.

The menu at El Apartamento is a delicious exploration of Colombian comfort food, categorized into exciting sections like 'Burgers' and 'Los Crazies.' The cuisine is characterized by generous portions, high-quality ingredients, and a distinctive combination of savory and sweet elements, such as their famous pineapple sauce often used on burgers and hot dogs. Reviews consistently praise the food for being 'absolutely delicious,' with meat cooked to perfection and every dish bursting with freshness. This commitment to quality and authenticity has made it a standout spot in the Bay Area dining scene, particularly appealing to locals looking for genuine Latin flavors and a satisfying meal.

The entire dining experience, from the moment a customer walks in, is designed to be positive and engaging. Staff, including the owner Daniel, are frequently complimented for providing service that makes patrons feel 'like family.' This dedication to excellent customer service, combined with the 'Fast service' highlight, ensures that whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or settling in for dinner, the experience is both efficient and personable. It is a highly popular destination for both lunch and dinner crowds, and its accommodating nature makes it an excellent choice for solo dining as well.

El Apartamento Colombian Burgers is centrally located at:

82 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA

Its location in downtown San Jose ensures great visibility and accessibility for those working or residing in the area. Accessibility is prioritized, as the premises offer both a wheelchair accessible entrance and a wheelchair accessible parking lot, ensuring ease of access for all patrons. For those driving, the restaurant provides a valuable combination of both free parking garage and free street parking options, greatly simplifying the logistics of a downtown visit.

The restaurant is dedicated to providing maximum convenience through a comprehensive range of service options, perfect for the fast-paced California lifestyle:

  • Curbside pickup for quick and minimal-contact collection.
  • No-contact delivery, offering an extra layer of safety and convenience.
  • Standard Delivery options for home or office enjoyment.
  • Takeout for those on the go.
  • Dine-in service for a full, casual, and enjoyable meal experience.

The distinct menu at El Apartamento is a primary highlight, featuring a selection of boldly flavored items that go far beyond typical fast food. The signature burgers, served on a brioche bun with a 100% handmade beef patty, often feature unique Colombian additions. For example, the La Del Apto With Fries ($22.00) includes shredded chicken in sauce, smoked bacon, and the signature house and pineapple sauces. The La Paisa With Fries ($22.00) offers a unique combination of caramelized chorizo and sweet plantain. For those looking for a plant-based option, La Amazónica/THE VEGGIE With Fries ($22.00) features an artisan patty made from sprouted lentils.

Beyond burgers, the 'Los Crazies' section showcases authentic Colombian street food traditions. These items, such as the Perro Loco With Fries ($22.00)—a hot dog loaded with smoked chorizo, shredded chicken, bacon, and sauces—and the highly-rated Montaditas X4 ($15.00), are celebrated by customers for their authentic, explosive flavors and presentation described as 'artwork.' Another standout is Papas Locas ($21.00), their famous crazy fries topped with a rich mix of meats, sauces, and cheese.

The beverage menu is equally authentic, featuring fresh Colombian juices, which are highly recommended by regulars. The Lulo ($7.00) and Passion Fruit - Maracuyá ($7.00) are noted for being refreshing and perfectly balanced. For a nostalgic taste of Colombia, they also offer sodas like Colombiana ($5.00) and Manzana Postobon ($5.00).

Key features and highlights of this San Jose dining spot include:

  • Authentic Latin American Cuisine: Specializing in Colombian burgers and street food, offering unique and robust flavors.
  • Fast Service: Known for efficiency, making it an excellent option for quick and delicious dining.
  • Exceptional Customer Experience: Staff are praised for treating customers 'like family,' fostering a welcoming environment.
  • High-Quality Ingredients: A commitment to fresh ingredients and perfectly cooked meats.
  • Comfort Food and Quick Bites: Perfectly positioned to satisfy cravings for satisfying, flavorful meals.
  • Inclusivity: The atmosphere is casual, welcoming to locals, and rated as 'Good for kids.'
  • Accessibility: Full wheelchair accessibility for both entrance and parking.
  • Convenient Parking: Offers both free parking garage and free street parking.

For additional details or to place an order, customers can use the provided contact information:

Address: 82 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA

Phone: (669) 288-8559

Choosing El Apartamento Colombian Burgers is a decision to experience one of the best and most authentic Latin American dining experiences in the Bay Area. The restaurant’s dedication to freshness, combined with signature Colombian sauces and ingredients like caramelized chorizo and sweet plantains, results in a flavor profile that is both complex and incredibly satisfying. Customers consistently highlight the Montaditas and the La Del Apto Burger as must-try items, alongside the refreshing Lulo drink. This establishment transcends the standard burger spot, offering a slice of Colombian culinary culture right in San Jose. If you are a California resident seeking a delicious, memorable, and authentically flavored comfort meal served with genuine warmth, El Apartamento Colombian Burgers is an unequivocally worthy choice for your next lunch or dinner outing.

El Apartamento Colombian Burgers Menu

  • Burgers

  • Make Your Own Burger! (Solo Burger) $14.50

    Brioche bun, beef patty and cheese With Apto sauce and pineapple sauce

  • La Del Apto With Fries $22.00

    Our signature, the Bumanguesa. Brioche bun, 100% handmade beef patty, shredded chicken in sauce, smoked bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and grilled onion. House sauce and pineapple sauce. ALL OUR BURGERS AND HOT DOG ARE SERVED WITH FRIES! La nuestra, la Bumanguesa. Pan brioche, carne artesanal 100%, pollo desmechado en salsa, tocineta ahumada, queso , lechuga, tomate y cebolla grillé. salsa del apto y salsa de piña. TODAS NUESTRAS BURGERS Y PERROS VIENEN CON PAPAS A LA FRANCESA INCLUIDAS

  • La Paisa With Fries $22.00

    The Eternal Spring. Brioche bun, 100% handmade beef patty, caramelized chorizo, sweet plantain, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and grilled onions. House sauce and pineapple sauce. ALL OUR BURGERS AND HOT DOG ARE SERVED WITH FRIES! La Eterna Primavera - Pan brioche, carne de res 100% artesanal, chorizo caramelizado, plátano maduro, queso, lechuga, tomate y cebolla a la parrilla. Salsa de la casa y salsa de piña. TODAS NUESTRAS BURGERS Y PERROS VIENEN CON PAPAS A LA FRANCESA INCLUIDAS

  • La Rola With Fries $22.00

    The Capital. Brioche bun, 100% handmade beef patty, garlic mushrooms, smoked bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and grilled onions. Apto sauce and pineapple sauce. ALL OUR BURGERS AND HOT DOG ARE SERVED WITH FRIES! La Capital - Pan brioche, carne de res 100% artesanal, champiñones al ajo, tocino ahumado, queso, lechuga, tomate y cebolla a la parrilla. Salsa Apto y salsa de piña. TODAS NUESTRAS BURGERS Y PERROS VIENEN CON PAPAS A LA FRANCESA INCLUIDAS

  • La Costeña With Fries $24.00

    Burger on a plantain base, 100% handmade beef patty, shredded chicken in sauce, grilled corn, shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato, and grilled onions. Apto sauce and pineapple sauce. ALL OUR BURGERS AND HOT DOG ARE SERVED WITH FRIES! Hamburguesa sobre una base de plátano, carne de res 100% artesanal, pollo desmechado en salsa, maíz a la parrilla, queso rallado, lechuga, tomate y cebolla a la parrilla. Salsa Apto y salsa de piña. VIENE CON PAPAS A LA FRANCESA INCLUIDAS

  • La Amazónica/THE VEGGIE With Fries $22.00

    THE VEGGIE ONE Brioche bun, artisanal patty made from sprouted lentils, garlic mushrooms, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and grilled onions. apto sauce and pineapple sauce. ALL OUR BURGERS AND HOT DOG ARE SERVED WITH FRIES! Inspirada en la selva colombiana, la vegetariana. Pan brioche, medallón artesanal de lentejas germinadas, champiñones al ajo, queso, lechuga, tomate y cebolla a la parrilla. Salsa Apto y salsa de piña. TODAS NUESTRAS BURGERS Y PERROS VIENEN CON PAPAS A LA FRANCESA INCLUIDAS

  • Filete De Pechuga Hawaiana $21.00

    Juicy grilled chicken breast fillet with cheese and caramelized pineapple bits! Served with French fries and a traditional side salad.

  • Los Crazies

  • Maiz Loco $21.00

    This "off-the-cobb corn" is insane: our roasted corn coated in "El Apto" sauce with shredded chicken, smoked bacon bits, grilled onions, cheese, and those garlic mushrooms! Este "maíz desgranado" está increíble: nuestro maíz asado cubierto con salsa "El Apto", pollo desmenuzado, trozos de tocinera ahumada, cebollas grille, queso y esos champiñones al ajillo!

  • Perro Loco With Fries $22.00

    A hot dog with smoked chorizo and a hint of spice, shredded chicken in sauce, grilled onions, pineapple sauce, cheese, and smoked bacon. ALL OUR BURGERS AND HOT DOG ARE SERVED WITH FRIES! Perro Caliente con chorizo ahumado y un toque de picante, pollo desmechado en salsa, cebolla a la parrilla, salsa de piña, queso y tocino ahumado. TODAS NUESTRAS BURGERS Y PERROS VIENEN CON PAPAS A LA FRANCESA INCLUIDAS

  • Montaditas X4 $15.00

    Cheese-filled arepitas topped with shredded chicken in sauce. (x4) 4 repitas rellenas de queso, con pollito en salsa.

  • La Premium $25.00

    These are our "crazy fries" taken to another level, with our 100% handcrafted diced beef and sweet plantains added to the mix. Estas son nuestras Crazy Fries llevadas al siguiente nivel, con carne de res picada 100% artesanal y plátanos dulces añadidos a la mezcla.

  • Papas Locas $21.00

    Our famous Crazy fries, topped with a mix of shredded chicken in sauce, smoked bacon bits, grilled onions, roasted corn, melted cheese, and chorizo! Add some pineapple and Apto sauce, and its flavor will blow you away. Nuestras famosas Crazy Fries, cubiertas con una deliciosa mezcla de pollo desmenuzado en salsa, trozos de tocino ahumado, cebollas asadas, maíz rostizado, queso derretido y chorizo. ¡Agrega piña y salsa Apto para una explosión de sabor inolvidable!

  • El Perrro De Barrio + Coke $15.00

    Bread, beef sausage, chopped raw onion, pink sauce, garlic sauce, pineapple sauce, crispy potato sticks, and grated cheese. (Only hot dog +coke ) Pan, salchicha, cebolla cruda picada, salsa rosada, salsa apto, salsa piña, ripio de papa y queso tipo salado! (solo hot dog +coke)

  • El Perro De Barrio Combo $17.50

    Pan, salchicha, cebolla cruda picada, salsa rosada, salsa apto, salsa piña, ripio de papa y queso tipo salado! Hot dog+ side papas+coke! Bread, beef sausage, chopped raw onion, pink sauce, garlic sauce, pineapple sauce, crispy potato sticks, and grated cheese. Pan, salchicha, cebolla cruda picada, salsa rosada, salsa apto, salsa piña, ripio de papa y queso tipo salado! hot dog +side fries +coke !

  • Combo Empanada $11.00

    2 empanadas + 1 coke Chicken and rice stuffed empanada crispy, golden, and full of flavor. Empanada de pollo y arroz!

  • BEBIDAS

  • Passion Fruit - Maracuyá $7.00

    Passion fruit juice is a bold, tangy drink made from the exotic maracuya, offered as a granizado with the option to choose between water or milk for a smooth finish.

  • Lulo $7.00

    Lulo juice is a tangy, tropical drink made from the vibrant lulo fruit, served as a refreshing granizado with the option of water or milk for a creamy twist.

  • BlackBerry - Mora $7.00

    Mulberry juice is a sweet and tart beverage made from ripe moras, served as a granizado with a choice of water or milk for added richness.

  • Jugo De Mango $7.00
  • Limonada Del Apto $6.00

    Refreshing lemonade made with panela, blending the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors.

  • Coca Cola $3.00
  • Colombiana $5.00

    Colombiana is a refreshing, fizzy soda with a unique, sweet, and tangy flavor, made from the Colombian "cristal" fruit.

  • Botella De Agua/Water Bottle $2.00
  • Manzana Postobon $5.00

    Colombia’s iconic fizzy apple soda, sweet, refreshing, and unmistakably delicious.

  • Pony Malta $5.00

    Pony Malta is a sweet, malted soft drink from Colombia, known for its rich, caramel-like flavor and smooth, creamy texture.

  • Sprite $3.00
  • Sides/adicionales

  • Empanada De Pollo (1und) $5.00

    Chicken and rice stuffed empanada crispy, golden, and full of flavor. Empanada de pollo y arroz!

  • Arepa Filled Of Cheese // Arepita Rellena De Queso $3.00
  • Extra Fries $4.50
  • Chorizo $4.00
  • Combo Empanada $0.00

    2 empanadas + 1 coke Chicken and rice stuffed empanada crispy, golden, and full of flavor. Empanada de pollo y arroz!

El Apartamento Colombian Burgers Details

  • Service options

  • Curbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Offerings

  • Comfort food
  • Quick bite
  • Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Crowd

  • Locals
  • Children

  • Good for kids
  • Parking

  • Free parking garage
  • Free street parking

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El Apartamento Colombian Burgers Location

El Apartamento Colombian Burgers

82 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA

El Apartamento Colombian Burgers Reviews

An average rating of ★4.9 from 38 user reviews.

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