Empire Armadillo Is Now Open in San Jose. Here’s What You Need to Know

Davis Boyer
Dec 1, 2025
2 min read

San Jose, get ready, the bold flavors of Texas BBQ and the classics of a New York deli have officially arrived. Empire Armadillo has opened its second location at 878 Blossom Hill Rd in the Santa Teresa Main Street Shopping Center, and we couldn’t be more excited to join the community.

After the success of our Sunnyvale location, expanding to San Jose was the natural next step. Guests have been asking for a South Bay location ever since our Sunnyvale location opening, and now it’s finally here.

Why San Jose?

San Jose is a city that loves good food, family gatherings, and bold flavor. We’re proud to bring:

Slow-smoked Texas brisket
House-made pastrami & deli sandwiches
Scratch-made sides
Family-friendly dining
Pickup & delivery

Whether you’re grabbing lunch on your break or ordering platters for a weekend get-together, we’re here to serve the Santa Teresa neighborhood and beyond.

Fan-Favorite Menu Items Now Available in San Jose

If you're new to Empire Armadillo, here’s where to start:

Central Texas Brisket slow-smoked for 12+ hours
Hot Pastrami Sandwich stacked sky-high
BBQ Ribs with our signature rub
Mac ‘n’ Cheese, coleslaw, and warm from the oven cornbread

Grand Opening Specials

To celebrate the new location, we’re rolling out:

Free sides for the first 50 customers at lunch (starting at 11:00AM) and dinner (starting at 4:30PM)
Ribbon cutting celebration from 4:30-5:30PM
Samples of our favorites throughout the day