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Aqui Cal-Mex

1145 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125-3002
(408) 995-0381
Ranked #6 of 949 restaurants in San Jose
4.0 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
Price range: 1 AUD - 20 AUD
Cuisines: American, Californian, Mexican
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Outdoor seating, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Outdoor seating, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot
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San Francisco
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We started eating at Aqui many years ago (before the internet!), and they've maintained their creative standards for the last 15 years! Luckily they're now in 3-4 locations and I can go more often. The best part is that there's always something new (the daily specials), and these are not really 'last weeks daily special', they change very regularly. Their... More

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East Windsor, New Jersey
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

First off, I have to say that we are from the East Coast - never went to a place like this before. When we first walked in there, we had no idea what to do or where to go. After a bit, we asked someone and found that you have to walk up to the counter to order and pay... More

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San Jose, California, United States
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Tasty dishes, served artfully! Each dish is uniquely prepared and never disappointing. More

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Sunnyvale, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Fantastic, organic, original, fresh. I go here with my family on the weekends or for work lunch during the week. More

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See 4 more reviews by Bill_Barry for San Jose
san jose
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

A neighborhood favorite. Consistently good food. Nothing spectacular but always tasty. More

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San Jose, California
Senior Contributor
44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

Tons of healthy options, tons of veg options, super fresh tasting, unique flavor combinations, you don't have to tip because you order at the front, the wait for food is never long, the staff are pretty friendly (which is especially unusual because they aren't making tips), the portions are great and the prices are fair! I haven't had a bad... More

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CA
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

I'm sorry, I don't know why there is such hype about this place. People say that Chevy's is bad food, but I'm sorry, this place is worse. If you want real mexican food, go down the street to Tlaquepaque. More

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California
Senior Contributor
33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

Excellent food and a wonderful menu make this restaurant worth the wait when it's busy. More

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Cambridge, MA
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

In this restaurant, you order at the counter and find a table yourself. We were lucky to find a table, but it might be frustrating for some if it is busy. And it was pretty busy and loud, but that is probably because the food is so good and it is a great place to go with kids. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

I love aqui . I live 2 mins away from it and yet I always insist on going there whenever we have out of town visitors More

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