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Joya

339 University Ave Palo Alto, CA 94301 · University Park
(650) 853-9800 · $$$ · tapas / small plates
Rating: 3.5 out of 5"Yelp reviews (915) ·
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Hours

Open until 12:00 AM
  • Mon - Wed11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Thu - Sat11:30 AM - 12:00 AM
  • Sun11:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Description

From tapas to entradas, Joya Restaurant and Lounge provides a modern interpretation of the rich culinary lineage of Spain and Latin America. Joya is proud to have teamed with Shopworks (designers of W-Hotels in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle and San Diego) to create a natural-hued, contemporary restaurant and Morelounge that imparts guests with a feeling of comfortable exclusivity. So if you are looking to enjoy a refined Latin-influenced dining experience, new age cocktails and festive live music, we invite you to join us at Joya Restaurant and Lounge.

Good for

Sandwiches · Tapas · Lunch · Dinner

Popular menu items

Ceviche · Braised Short Rib Tacos · Yucca Fries · Ahi Tuna Tartare · Papas Bravas

General info

Non Smoking · Beer and Wine · Full Bar · Wheelchair Access · Good for Groups · Outdoor Dining · Takeout · Chef: Fabrice Roux

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  • Rating: 3.0 out of 5"by Gabriella R. at Yelp User Review1/31/2013I usually get the short rib tacos and bass ceviche. I love bass ceviche, but I'm always really squeamish about getting restaurant ceviche just in general. When I was in high school I had a friend whose family owned a Mexican restaurant. Over the summer me and her worked as waitresses there. Long story … Read full review
  • Rating: 4.0 out of 5"by D. K. at Yelp User Review1/29/2013I'm torn between 3 stars and 4. The things that were good were REALLY GOOD (worth coming back over and over again.) But then everything else was fairly mediocre. Bests of the night- Guacamole, seared scallops with corn, ahi tuna tartare, Argentinean-style hanger steak, oreos fritos Other items … Read full review
  • Rating: 3.0 out of 5"by Audrey C. at Yelp User Review1/29/2013Great tapas and White Peach Sangria! Upscale and trendy...fits the University Ave crowd. While the concept may be similar to Cascal down on Castro, it brings quite a different class of clientele and better ambiance. I always make a reservation...just in case, and am always promptly seated. The only things … Read full review
  • Rating: 5.0 out of 5"by Sharra C. at Yelp User Review1/22/2013Again - another great night out, at Joya! I brought a close friend of mine here to celebrate her engagement. It was her first time at Joya, so OF COURSE; I had to start off with a pitcher of sangria and the ceviche sampler (standard). As always, fresh, satisfying; delicious! I had the camarones with the yellow … Read full review
  • Rating: 3.0 out of 5"by Alkis P. at Yelp User Review1/21/2013Nice place for a Friday night drink Great for :- Drinks on a Friday night Pluses:- Cool scene Great cocktails Minuses :- Average food - greasy Very average service Pricey Read full review

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