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Aqui Cal-Mex

1145 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125-3002
(408) 995-0381
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Ranked #15 of 1,151 restaurants in San Jose
Price range: 1 AUD - 20 AUD
Cuisines: American, Mexican, Californian
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Outdoor seating, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Outdoor seating, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot
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Santa Clara, California
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13 reviews 13 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

This family-friendly restaurant in Willow Glen is a wonderfully imaginative blend of traditional Mexican ingredients and concepts (e.g.: the enchilada) run through the brain of a world-wise culinary expert. The result is a dependably delicious and fresh take on the foods you think you know and have come to love in Alta California.

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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19 reviews 19 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

We were visiting friends in San Jose and they took us here for brunch (they go every week)...it was all around amazing. The service was great...we sat at the bar...the mimosa margarita was to die for....and the food was amazing! Would highly recommend!

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San Jose, California, USA
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25 reviews 25 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

The younger crowd seems to love this place, which has more pretty girls per square foot than a Hollywood chorus line. The food is very good and the prices reasonable.

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013 via mobile

Food was great but frustrating to be there , order food and then have to wait for a seat. Great concept if you are selling, but not good when fining with kids who want to eat quickly. This is why I have marked the service down sad as the food was great.

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Fresno, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

While visiting friends in San Jose, they took us out to this popular restaurant for dinner. You have to stand in line to order and it is kind of difficult to figure out the routine at first. They have samples of the specials out at the counter where you order, but there is no written explanation unless you ask one... More

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Sunnyvale, California
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115 reviews 115 reviews
77 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013

The food is average but good quality. They offer healthy selections that you need to stand in line to order. Tables are sometimes hard to find if you're in a large group. Don't miss the Swirls!

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San Francisco, California
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67 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2013 via mobile

This spot is legendary in Wllow Glen, and has survived and thrived over a decade, becoming at least a weekly fix for a lot of the residents, due to its fun and tasty food, good service and a great formula. Wish they didn't expand to other locations, as it started losing its long term neighborhood go-to dining appeal.

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Sunnyvale, California
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37 reviews 37 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2012

I love this restaurant because you can pop in, get a delicious healthy meal for a reasonable price and be on your way relatively quickly. You order at a counter, get your buzzer for when your order is ready and then grab a table. They have smaller dishes and larger ones. Many of the locations have nice outdoor seating as... More

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San Jose, California
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22 reviews 22 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2012

Healthy Cal-Mex food in Willow Glen (they have several locations in the South Bay). Nice patio in back, great to sit out for lunch on a nice sunny day. A fun healthy place to eat.

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Walnut Creek, California
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33 reviews 33 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2012

We love going to Aqui Cal-Mex in Willow Glen. Food is always good, drinks are good, outdoor patio (with heaters) is fun. It's almost always crowded, but it's fun. You can more healthy and still have delicious food. Their agua frescas (non-alcoholic), sangria, and margueritas are great.

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