A Delicious Way to Support Black-Owned Businesses in San Jose San Jose natives and visitors alike can share in their support for the Black community by enjoying a tasty dish from the best of San Jose’s Black-owned restaurants. Experience authentic Ethiopian, Somalian, Caribbean, and homestyle southern flavor from a variety of restaurants. Try the jerk chicken platter at Back A Yard Caribbean Grill or the lamb tibs combo from Mudai. Check out all of our favorites and show your #sanjoselove this Black History Month. LEARN MORE

ETHIOPIAN EATS Experience the world of flavors San Jose has to offer starting with authentic Ethiopian cuisine. Taste exotic spices prepared for meat-eaters, vegetarians, vegans and more. Gather round and start your order at a few local spots including LeYou, Mudai, Zeni, and Walia.

CARIBBEAN CUISINE A common Caribbean term referring to the way things are done “back home”, Back A Yard Caribbean Grill prides itself on authentic, home-cooked island flavor that’ll keep you coming back for more. Don’t forget to pick up some of their specialty sauces! View the Menu

Down South Diet Woman led, family run, and black-owned, Jackie’s Place is a trifecta, bringing Texas love and flavor to San Jose since 1998. DIG IN

Celebrate Black History We’re not stopping at cuisine. There are many other ways to support San Jose’s black entrepreneurs. Nirvana Soul is a cafe by day and event space by night, hosting live music, poetry readings, and open mic nights. Black and Brown, a boutique and thrift shop, also frequently hosts events and exhibits for local art and fashion communities. And don’t forget to stop by the Olympic Black Power Statue on the San Jose State campus. Check out our Blog

featured HOTEL Hilton San Jose Directly connected to the San Jose McEnery Convention Center and steps to The Tech Interactive, Hilton San Jose is in the center of everything San Jose has to offer.  PLAN  NOW

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