My favorite place for pastel de natas! They're so crunchy and flaky, and each flavor really comes through! I like getting the box of six, so I can get a variety. Regular - solid, classic egg tart; not too sweet Lemon - surprisingly really like this; it's sour but not too sour; biting into the lemon slice wasn't bad at all Passion fruit - good flavor and right amount of tartness Strawberry - good strawberry filling inside and I like the additional slice Blueberry - really good and not too sweet Cinnamon - flavor is strong which is good, but makes it a bit too sweet Malasada review: I got the sweet egg custard, which is the most traditional flavor. I loved it! The filling is thick and not too sweet. Malasada is also massive! Good, quick service here. They have some tables so you can sit down. Parking is either street or DTSJ garage parking.

I was introduced to pastel de nata in Portugal this past year. These are the 1st pastel de nata I've had since my trip and oh boy!! Does this place do it right! They have traditional flavors as well as other kinds such as cinnamon apple, blueberry, strawberry and passion fruit! Can't go wrong with a classic but the cinnamon apple was so delicious! Went on a weekday afternoon so there was no line. Parking in the area can be tricky but there a good amount of street parking if you come at a good time! Not too much seating inside but a lovely ambiance. Staff is sweet and service was quick! Definitely the best pastel de nata in San Jose/South Bay

This place has been on my list for awhile but I generally avoid downtown because I hate crowds, traffic, and lack of parking. We wound up parking in a lot maybe two blocks away, not too bad. We just finished a hike and had two hours to kill before meeting up with a friend so decided to head here. We got here maybe 30 minutes before closing and they were still bringing out freshly baked pastries! There was a huge line out the door. My boyfriend patiently waited with me even though he hates lines with a passion and doesn't think any food is worth lining up for. Once inside, the line went more quickly. There are multiple staff members ready to take your order. The blueberry pastel de nata was labeled as chocolate. I asked for the chocolate and the original pasteis de nata and a malasada (bola de berlim). A little disappointed I didn't get the chocolate, but it's whatever. They rang us up quickly and out the door we went. There wasn't really anywhere to enjoy the pastries so we wound up walking to city hall and eating on the steps. Everything was absolutely delicious! Flaky pastries, amazing flavor. The bola de berlim was ooey gooey. Everything hit the spot. I'd definitely come back if I'm ever in the area.

Six Maldasados for $24. I didn't like the ones I got in Maui, but I thought I'd try again, different time zone and all, especially at this highly rated place (based on reviews and lines). Anyway, these are fat and flavorful, but they're just not for me. The apple cinnamon taste like applesauce (instead of the apple filling I like in bear claws) and the strawberry taste like jam (opposed to actual jelly donuts). I guess I'm just an Americanized oaf, eating sushi with a fork and putting ketchup on my poke. Clean, inviting place with great service and selection.

Been wanting to try this place for months and finally had the time before class to try it! We have seen so many videos and tiktoks about this place and it looked so good. Honestly, all those videos are true! It was our first time trying Portuguese pastries and they did not disappoint. Starting off with the picture of various egg tarts(pastel de nata) original, strawberry, passion fruit, and apple cinnamon flavors. The crusts of the tarts were very different from your traditional Asian egg tarts. The crusts are more flakey, airy, and you can really see the layers. The egg custard itself wasn't too sweet and it felt more steamed and jiggly compared to the Asian egg tart which is more dense. It's all up to preference on texture, I personally love the airy-ness and soft texture. All the flavors were good, especially the fruit ones where the fruit didn't overpower the egg custard. Not pictured are the malasadas. We got four flavors, vanilla, sweet egg cream, Nutella, and Dulce de Leche. The sweet egg cream was the best. Unfortunately we could not eat this fresh due to a full stomach but even after we air fried it at home, it was still delicious. Some had a lot more dough than cream but the dough itself was still pretty good. As for service, it was very quick. The employee was very nice and handed our pastries very fast. No wonder there was a line when we arrived. This place is too good! Next time we will try to eat the malasadas fresh! We would definitely come back again :)

Saw this place on Instagram, and had to give it a try! The line was pretty long and moved a bit slowly, but the staff was kind and welcoming, which helped make the wait more bearable. Traditional Pasteis de Nata - The crust was absolutely phenomenal--so crunchy, flaky, and packed with flavor. Honestly, it's one of the best crusts I've ever had, even compared to some spots I visited in Portugal this summer. It brought back fond memories and even surpassed a few of the bakeries I tried there! The custard filling, however, fell a bit short for me. It was smooth and creamy, but the flavor was a bit one-note and lacked the depth I was hoping for. It just tasted sweet with not much flavor. That said, the crust alone makes these pastries worth a high score. If you're a fan of pasteis de nata--or just want to try one with an amazing crust--this place is worth a visit!

Located in Downtown SJ, hard to find parking around. We had parked elsewhere and walked over around noon on a Sunday. The line was out the door. They have both pastry and sandwich options. The malasadas were running low on flavors when it got to our turn. We ended up picking the coconut malasada and 3 pastel de natas to try. The egg tarts were a bit steep in price at $4 each. We got the traditional, pumpkin, and strawberry. The fillings were very tasty and they had a flaky crust - so good! The strawberry was similar to the traditional just with one piece of strawberry on top. Pumpkin one was filled with pumpkin, really enjoyed it. The malasada was too dense but the filling was pretty good. Don't think I would go for them next time and just stick with the egg tarts.

This review is just for the pastel de nata...we got the malasadas too but those were just alright. Pastel de Nata: 5/5 I would drive all the way back to SJ just for this. Super crispy flaky crust even after it sat for a few hours. The filling was delicious and not too sweet. We got a box of 6 for $21 which is a little steep but soooooo worth it.

Saw this spot on social media and decided to visit with a friend. There's no dedicated parking, just street parking, and we waited about 30 minutes in line on a Sunday morning. They have a great selection of pastel de nata, malassada, and other pastries and sandwiches--it's a cute little spot! We shared the Traditional Pastel de Nata ($4), Sweet Egg Cream Malassada ($5), and Pão com Chouriço (Bread with Portuguese Sausage, $6). We loved the pastel de nata--the layers in the pastry were perfect! I wasn't too impressed by the malassada, but that's probably because I'm not a huge fan in general. The bread with Portuguese sausage was okay, but I think it would have been better if it was warmed up. A cool place to check out, and I'll definitely be back for more pastel de nata!