El Paseo de Saratoga

It's a big parking lot. Very congested . Trying to make a left turn back onto Saratoga Ave is a mess.

This review is for the shopping center as a whole, not individual businesses. There is plenty of parking at this time, and the array of businesses is diverse, including a few big names such as REI, Ethan Allen, and AMC Theaters. That's the good news.

The bad news (which is also exciting), is that the property is in a state of flux. About one quarter is fenced off as the owners prepare for partial tear down for a major mid-rise development. Regardless of any given political positioning, the new development will definitely change the dynamics of how the property is used. But for now, most of the commercial offerings are still available.

While there is great parking access, the flow-through for vehicles is poorly designed. When we first moved to the area, we hung out at a restaurant's patio entertained by the frustrated drivers. We called it the "car rodeo." It was particularly frustrating for drivers during the pre-pandemic period when the theater was busy. The parking design is not very accommodating for large groups. It may be different in this post pandemic world, but the overall design is still terrible, not to mention the behavior of some drivers.

New businesses keep coming in. The old Mimi's Cafe was torn down and is being replaced by up to three new businesses. Like it or not, the cafe had an architectural character. The new building is an "insert box here or anywhere USA," failing to redefine sense of place in any meaningful way. The end result is leading to a "no there, there" vibe. The property is convenient, and its proximity to many other shopping options makes it a destination, particularly on the weekends.

The property lacks a sense of place. The name implies walkable paseos with charming shops and outdoor places to eat. That ain't it. Convenience, yes, but don't put it on your bucket list. Time will tell if the new development will change its lacking style and expression.

Good REI store. Lots of fast food. Sn urgent care place. A fitness center. Ample parking

The only reason I go here anymore is to visit REI or Red Robin. The south end of the shopping center has been fenced off for seems like years now and I don't know what they're developing.
There are still a lot of other businesses open but I just don't attend them.

I was here to watch the movie Jawan at AMC. I was surprised that there were not many food options other than pizza. However, the theater experience was good except that one person was always on their phone with a bright screen when the movie was going on and it was dark inside. It was very disturbing.

Well organized shopping mall with various offerings: restaurants, convenience stores. Parking can be limited during evening hours with AMC movies and dinner time. Stores are located at all 4 corners of Campbell Avenue and Saratoga Road. Have fun.

Smaller shopping center, but the area offers a big variety of shops to choose from. There's West Gate, El Paseo de Saratoga, and I'm not sure of the other centers name.

We were a little disappointed watching Mission Impossible at the theatres here. Not because of the movie, but someone forgot to turn down the lights during the trailers, and the seats weren't comforrable. We reserved seats but they were just regular seats, seemed like they got a lot of use over the years, and still had popcorn or some other crumbs on them.