Dog-friendly restaurant · Santa Clara
Puesto Santa Clara
Mexico City-inspired Mexican kitchen and bar with blue corn tortillas pressed in house every day, scratch salsas and tacos such as chicken al pastor. The bar centers on agave spirits, with margaritas, palomas and micheladas.
More about Puesto Santa Clara
Brothers Eric and Alan Adler and their cousin Isidoro Lombrozo started Puesto in Southern California in 2012. Executive chef and partner Luisteen Gonzalez, who grew up in Mexico City, runs the kitchen with executive creative chef Katy Smith.
The Santa Clara branch cost about $8 million to build and is the chain's largest, at roughly 9,000 square feet with room for more than 300 guests. San Diego designer Paul Basile gave it an industrial look, graffiti artist Chor Boogie painted custom artwork, and a hydraulic liquor carousel drops down over the bar. The opening menu added a taco with cornmeal-crusted Drake's Bay oysters.
Bringing your dog
According to our sources, dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.
Mexican restaurant whose outdoor patio welcomes leashed, well-behaved dogs.
Rules change and may apply only to part of the place. Call ahead if you are not sure.
Getting there
- Address2752 Augustine Dr, Ste 110, Santa Clara, CA
- NeighborhoodSanta Clara
- CuisineMexican
More dog-friendly spots near Puesto Santa Clara
- about 0.2 mi
- about 1.0 mi
Puesto Santa Clara: frequently asked questions
Is Puesto Santa Clara dog-friendly?
Yes, according to Pawsides. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.
Can I bring my dog inside Puesto Santa Clara?
Our sources only mention the outdoor seating area. California law lets restaurants welcome dogs in outdoor dining areas, so at most places in San Jose dogs stay outside. Ask the staff if you want to sit inside.
What kind of food does Puesto Santa Clara serve?
Mexico City-inspired Mexican kitchen and bar with blue corn tortillas pressed in house every day, scratch salsas and tacos such as chicken al pastor. The bar centers on agave spirits, with margaritas, palomas and micheladas.
Where is Puesto Santa Clara?
Puesto Santa Clara is at 2752 Augustine Dr, Ste 110 in Santa Clara.
Are there other dog-friendly places near Puesto Santa Clara?
Yes. The closest one on our list is Barebottle Brewing Company Santa Clara, about 0.2 mi away, followed by Laughing Monk Brewing Sunnyvale (about 1.0 mi).
Sources
- Pawsides, Jun 2026
About the restaurant:
- Visit San Jose (sanjose.org), undated, read Oct 2026
- San Francisco Chronicle, undated, read Oct 2026
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