Aqui Cal-Mex

Aqui Cal-Mex is a popular vegetarian Mexican and New American restaurant located in San Jose, CA. They offer a wide range of amenities including takeout, reservations, delivery, vegan and vegetarian options, and even accept cryptocurrency as payment. With a casual and vibrant atmosphere, Aqui Cal-Mex is perfect for all occasions, whether it's a quick lunch or a fun night out with friends and family.

Customer reviews rave about the flavorful dishes and generous portions at Aqui Cal-Mex. From the Cuban pork dish with fried plantains to the Tri-tip chimichurri and grilled mahi mahi, each meal is bursting with delicious flavors. The unlimited chips and salsa, along with the unique agave cream soda, are also fan favorites.

The restaurant's drink menu is equally impressive, with strong and creative cocktails like the Aloha Mai tai swirl and Cran-Apple Bulleit Swirl. The bartenders are known for their generous pours, ensuring that every drink is worth savoring.

Despite the occasional minor drawbacks, such as long wait times or underwhelming indoor seating, Aqui Cal-Mex continues to attract diners with its delicious food, lively ambiance, and excellent service. For a taste of California-Mexican fusion cuisine that never disappoints, Aqui Cal-Mex is the place to be.

Aqui Cal-Mex Menu

Location

Address: 5679 Snell Ave San Jose, CA 95123
Phone: (408) 362-3456

đŸ•“ Work Hours
MON 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
TUE 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
WED 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
THU 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
FRI 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
SAT 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
SUN 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Business info

  • Offers Takeout
    Yes
  • Reservations
    No
  • Delivery
    No
  • Vegan Options
    Yes
  • Many Vegetarian Options
    Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible
    Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Accepts Android Pay
    No
  • Accepts Apple Pay
    No
  • Accepts Cryptocurrency
    No
  • Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Casual
    Yes
  • Moderate Noise
    Yes
  • Good for Groups
    Yes
  • Good For Kids
    Yes
  • Good for Lunch, Dinner
    Yes
  • Street Parking, Private Lot Parking
    Yes
  • Free Wi-Fi
    Yes
  • Full Bar
    Yes
  • TV
    Yes
  • Heated Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Covered Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Offers Catering
    No
  • Waiter Service
    No
  • Happy Hour
    No
  • Drive-Thru
    No
  • Dogs Not Allowed
    No
  • Private Dining
    No
  • Bike Parking
    Yes
  • Provides reusable tableware
    Yes

Last Reviews

  • Author: Victor L.

    25 June 2024

    My wife finally got me to eat at a sit down Mexican restaurant. We sat outside on a warm afternoon but it was fine in the shade. There were some flies buzzing around which I was able to ignore. After looking over the menu, I realized you have to go inside to order. I'm ok with that but then does this count as a sit down restaurant? I guess it's a self service sit down restaurant. I enjoyed my food. I got this Cuban looking dish (forgot the name but it's in the photo) and wifey got her salad. She's ordered this salad 3x prior and swears by its goodness. I find it pretty good but not sure if it's the big wow she says it is. My Cuban dish had nice flavors, a rich sauce, very meaty chunks of tender pork and a nice contrast of flavor with the fried plantains. I don't eat black beans much so this was a nice accompaniment. I enjoyed my main dish, but I will try other dishes next time.

  • Author: Xaree R.

    10 June 2024

    The selection of food is huge! The food was very good, if you are not a fan of sauce ask for it on the side. The service was simple and pretty fast, pay up front. The ambiance is pretty relaxed and it is a seat yourself type of place. I would repeat for sure!

  • Author: Jeannette L.

    02 May 2024

    Let's start off with the good stuff. The food we ordered was delicious. My partner and I split both our entrees because it was my first time ever and her first time in YEARS. The Tri-tip chimichurri was really good! The portion size was really good and the chimichurri was the highlight of the dish. The grilled wild mahi was good too. The mahi mahi was a bit dry and over cooked, but the rest of the plate was delicious. The highlight of this dish was the rice in the sauce. The chips were hot and crunchy, and the salsa was just addicting. LOVED that it was unlimited. We ordered some drinks too. We got a jack & coke, and Tito's soda. Both were decently poured. At times we could barely taste the alcohol. But after 4 drinks each, it did the job. Hahaha. The restaurant was busy! Which was expected since it was a Friday night. It was super fast paced. We sat at the bar so it was more of an adult vibe, but we even saw some babies with their parents sitting near the bar watching the NFL draft. We met some amazing regulars. And the bartender was super nice and personable. Now the only reason I gave it a 4 star because as soon as we got there I was bringing over a high chair to sit at the bar since there was space, and the bartender was rude in the way that she told me not to bring it and to put it back. I'm not mad at the reason behind it, because I totally get it. But it was the way she said it. And with that being the first thing she said to me made a huge difference. I didn't like it. But she turned it around once we settled in. All in all we'll be back to eat and drink again.

  • Author: Domenica R.

    23 March 2024

    I do recommend this business. The swirls are the best but I think I'll be good just with one . I visit this place at least once a month with my coworkers and we always have a good time sharing our ideas and the ambiance is perfect. We love to seat outside most of the time. I do recommend this place if you like to have a peaceful happy time.

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