Aqui Cal-Mex
San Jose, CA 95125-3002
Phone: (408) 995-0381
- Price:
- $
- Best of Citysearch:
- Margarita 2006
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9:30pm
Editorial Review for Aqui Cal-Mex – by Laura Reiley
The Scene
The margaritas are one of the main reasons to visit, and the fresh fruit liquados are another. It's a chichi Willow Glen spot, with lots of colorful artwork and decor that has a real sense of play. With dirt-cheap prices, counter service, and a fiesta atmosphere, it has captured the hearts of lots of young professionals.
The Food
There are Caesar salads and barbecued ahi burritos, but some of the best offerings are the more traditional enchiladas and meat-filled burritos and tacos. Unlike so many inexpensive Mexican joints, desserts are not ignored: Try the polenta cake or the Mexican flourless chocolate cake if it's available. A salsa bar allows you to doctor your meal, from a little kicky to big-time incendiary.
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User Reviews for Aqui Cal-Mex
05/11/2008 Posted by aubinit
This place is great! Food quality is excellent; service is prompt; prices are reasonable. The lines can be a little long on Friday & Saturday night but the food still comes up within 10 minutes or so.. Menu is pretty basic, some things aren't my favorites but others are great. Try the specials; the Mahi-Mahi on Fridays is great.
Pros: Great food, service+ they have a bar
Cons: Long lines & sometimes trouble finding a table
03/21/2007 Posted by joan_bernstein
I enjoy going to Aqui's quite a bit. The resturant is very well designed with cool art and decor. They have a nice outdoor patio with a small fireplace, fountain and heat lamps. I have tried quite a few of their dishes and each one has been very good. They have a good selection of creative daily specials and, overall, their prices are excellent. I highly reccommend whichever soup they happen to be serving, they have all been wonderful. The low down: Large creative dishes, great prices, healthy menu selections, tasty custom desserts.
Pros: Great menu, good prices, nice ambience
Cons: Can get a bit crowded during dinner time
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