Went here on my 21st birthday since this place was highly praised by my mates. The ordering system is more of a fast food establishment rather than a normal restaurant as you are required to pay first and pick up your food. Customer service from the staff was excellent and gave us the best recommendations for the best food items; of course I had to try the swirls. This location in Campbell had limited parking but gives you the experience of local neighborhood eats which I thought was nice. I ordered the - Chicken Rice Bowl - Paradise Patron Swirl The chicken rice bowl was alright, it reminded me more of something I'd get from Chipotle if anything. I also ordered their crab cakes and they were also decent. Overall the food here isn't something I'd die for since it was on the better than average side, however the swirls deserve a praise on its own. They were delicious, refreshing, and STRONG AF. I decided to order 2 of them and that was enough to get my night started. Much thanks to the Aqui Staff, I would be back for drinks whenever I have time. read more

I came here to try the swirls and they did not disappoint. Beware because they are quite strong and taste so good. You go up to the front to order and the food comes out pretty fast. It was crowded for a Friday night but it was the perfect start to our bar hop. The taquitos were crispy and I got a bunch of salsas to try with them. It was very filling and I would definitely come back again. read more

Aqui Cal-Mex - Grilled Salmon and Southwest Chicken Taquitos - Mexican Near Me - Campbell, California

The food is great! Well made, good ingredients, tasty recipes. Incredible bar menu with equally delicious drinks. Service is spot on and attentive. However, during busy times with few seats service could do a more proactive job at pulling plates and encouraging turnover. It's a nice place but can get kinda loud. All in all a great experience! read more

Aqui Cal-Mex - Friday night supper crowd - Mexican Near Me - Campbell, California

Aqui Campbell never disappoints. The staff is always friendly, the service is quick, and the food is consistently solid. If you're not sure what to order, I'd definitely recommend the West Coast Salmon. Overall, it's a relaxed spot with great food and a welcoming atmosphere. read more

Aqui Cal-Mex - West Coast Salmon - Mexican Near Me - Campbell, California

I've always really enjoyed coming to Aqui after checking out their other locations in the South Bay. They have a pretty decent plant-based menu with items that can be made vegan, which gives someone like me a lot of choices to pick from. For lunch, I ordered their Cauliflower Bowl and subbed out the dairy for a mango dressing that was vegan. I also ordered a side of their black bean dip which was a standout at the other location. The staff were so friendly and took the time to look through their official allergen menu to make sure my meal was fully plant-based. The cauliflower dish was an excellent decision. Crispy veggies over a bed of cilantro rice with beans, pico, avocado, etc. made this a wonderful lunchtime meal. My black bean dip also proved to hold up and I enjoyed it with their tortilla chips. I also really appreciate how affordable pricing is here compared to the rest of the South Bay. My bowl was less than $15 and the side dip was $8, and with everything being sharable, I left like I had gotten a great deal. Venue wise, this shop is probably my favorite of the locations I've frequented. Lots of open seating, beautiful decor, and a clean restaurant make this a great spot to dine in or out. read more

Aqui Cal-Mex - Cauliflower Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Campbell, California

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We used to come to Aqui in Campbell all the time but after a probably 5+ year absence, I recently came back. It was as busy and fun as ever, and the food tasted as fresh and happiness-inducing as a crisp springtime morning. I had forgotten how much I like their menu, including and especially with all their veggie-forward options. No swirl for me - just good food. Will add Aqui back to the rotation. read more

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Good spot for drinks with girlfriends. Fun vibe, not too loud, and easy to actually sit and catch up without feeling rushed. Dee and Melanie were amazing. Super friendly, attentive, and I'd come back to this location specifically for their standout service. Usually I go to the other locations, and this was my first time stopping in Campbell. Food is solid with decent portions and comes out quick. Easy to share a few things for the table. And get the swirl. You really can't go wrong with any of them I'll definitely be back. read more

Service and Food is always consistently Great here! And the Swirls are always on hit :) read more

Aqui Cal-Mex - Mexican Near Me - Campbell, California

Their specials are always the bomb. Had the guac and salsa as a starter. I appreciate how they now offer different sizes on their industrial strength swirls. Met friends. Great service and delectable meal. An absolute favorite. read more

Aqui Cal-Mex always delivers, but this visit really hit. I usually go straight for their burrito, but this time I switched it up and tried the Adobo chicken bowl and it was fire. Perfect balance of flavor, hearty without feeling heavy, and layered in a way that keeps every bite interesting. We also ordered two margaritas and they did not disappoint. Strong, smooth, and exactly what you want when you're settling in for a relaxed night out. The space itself is really well designed. The sectional bar layout gives it energy without feeling cramped, and there are plenty of little pockets and seating areas so you can choose your vibe, whether you want bar-top action or something more tucked away. Great flow, great food, great drinks. read more

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Had been to farmers market on a Sunday. Decided to have lunch at familiar aqui. It never disappoints. Usually good Feels healthier with do many veggies if you order the right dishes. Got avacado roasted corn bowl which was pretty good with so many veggies. Also Thai peanut organic tofu was pretty good. Similar veggies. But this had mango grapes etc as well. Would recommend this place read more

Aqui Cal-Mex - Avocado Roasted Corn Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Campbell, California

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Aqui has been a staple from the very first day they opened their doors in Willow Glen decades ago! Quality has remained the same, our favorites have remained the same - but they keep adding fun new options on the menu. Swirls are always an interesting choice for a night out - go easy on them - I finally grew out of my swirl days, but still enjoy a nice margarita, modelo or WINE - believe it or not they have some good choices in wine too! Only pet peeve - the tortilla chips have been bad from day 1, they remain bad, and yet I eat them. I like what you dip them in, but I would never choose this type of chip, like ever. Their guacamole is good and nice options at the salsa bar! We keep coming back - value is there, quality is there, and ambiance - love our Aqui's! read more

We were in downtown Campbell and was looking around the area for a lunch spot that we could walk to. We decided to go with Aqui Cal-Mex, since they had an outdoor patio for our dog. There are a couple of registers at the front to order at and they'll give you a buzzer once you pay for the order. The self service sauce bar was nice, I got three sauces on the side to try. They have quite a large menu, I decided to go with the adobo chicken lime-avocado bowl. The bowl was decent, it was a good portion of food and everything tasted good. Overall, it was a decent spot for lunch. However, it's not a restaurant that I would go out of my way for. 3.5 stars. read more

Aqui Cal-Mex - Adobo Chicken Lime-Avocado Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Campbell, California

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Loveeee aqui's. They are great for a casual dinner or catch up with friends. The food is so tasty and well balanced with veggies. My go to is the crab cake enchiladas or the crab cake bowl (anything with the crab cake!). Of course you have to get a swirl too. They have 6 oz or 12 oz options. My favorite so far has been the coconut strawberry soju swirl. Service is fast and friendly. There is ample seating but they do get busy during the weekend for dinner. read more

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I love Aqui! The California Enchiladas are a go-to for me. I really appreciate that they have solid vegetarian options, and the menu is super expansive. They have lots of seating too. read more

I came here for a friend's moving away party, and since I drove down to South Bay, I ordered a low proof sunrise swirl and a bowl of chips. I thought it was really cool they offered low proof and no proof alternatives, which still carried the same flavours as the standard industrial swirl drinks. My drink tasted really good. The chips were average but an alright snack. Can't beat the prices though. What really got to me was how loud the environment was. I thought since it was a restaurant, it would be a more chill atmosphere than a straight up bar or club, but unfortunately, it was so loud inside that I had to yell to be heard and started coughing and losing my voice. read more

It's good average Mexican food. Nice to visit if you're in the area, but nothing I would go out of my way for. I've never been to Taco Bell, but even my daughters said TB's crunch menu item is way better than Aqui's. So that might tell you something! read more

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This place is solid. Every time I visit, the food quality is consistent and healthy. Lots of vegan options with some minor tweaks. The staff at this location all seem particularly friendly, which makes it pleasant all around. Salads are amazing. They also typically have something with sweet potatoes or other potatoes, and the flavors are excellent. Busy, but I always find a table, so don't be daunted if you find a line. read more

I typically come here for their swirlies, which are great and strong! However, I do enjoy their food sometimes because they give you big portions and they are not too heavy. The items I've tried do not use a lot of oil. I got the pork carnitas burrito with their soup of the day, which was a tortilla soup. The staff is very kind, they clean up after you eat even though you order and pick up at the front. There's plenty of seating and in a nice location in downtown Campbell. read more

Aqui Cal-Mex - Pork Carnitas Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Campbell, California

Darn GPS was leading me in a circle. I wanted to go to the Good Salad. It was pouring rain. I gave up, parked inside the nearby parking structure to come here. Order first and get a buzzing pager. I was hungry and ordered the chicken salad. Comes with beans and small scoop of avocado. I was extremely happy to see the condiment bar. I love their salsa so I took a few scoops of that. Found a seat and waited for the buzzer to go off. Fast service. Salad was big, so saved half. But all lettuce welted the next day. read more

Aqui Cal-Mex - Chicken salad, small scoop of avocado, lettuce, beans, add my own salsa - Mexican Near Me - Campbell, California

Cowboy Salad - Excellent Lime Avocado Salad - Excellent Service - Upbeat Ambiance - Great Swirls - both got stuck in the paper straws. So much so that one slipped onto the table then onto the floor. Whaaaat is going on with the swirls tonight? At least the food coordinator replaced the 90% full (brought the abundance of yellow saturated napkins and what remained in the cup to show him I wasn't trying to exaggerate! read more

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Located in the beautiful Campbell downtown right beside the bustling Farmers Market on Sunday. No frills restaurant with spacious interiors including dining and bar area. The Special meal of the Day keeps it fun. After placing the order, we were given the buzzer that alerts us to pick up the order. We were pleasantly surprised to receive our order in just a few minutes. Loved the variety of sauces available especially Mango Habanero and roasted salsa. The counter staff recommended Adobo Chicken which was quite tasty including the cilantro rice. read more

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The chicken adobo burrito is super good, and pretty big, the side soup was yummy too, not authentic Mexican food in the slightest but my friends and I enjoy going here for quick food and strong drinks. Lots of different options to choose from both food and drink wise. Large salsa bar with variety as well. Service is average. but they are constantly busy so seating takes a bit to hunt since its open seating. read more

Aqui Cal-Mex - Adobo Chicken Burrito, Adobo Chicken Quesadilla, swirls - Mexican Near Me - Campbell, California

Wanted something lighter and clean! Salad and bowl were perfect! Kids love the food here too!! read more

Aqui Cal-Mex - Salmon salad, sooo good! - Mexican Near Me - Campbell, California

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Every plate i've tried here has so many healthy ingredients that come together to make a fulfilling and delicious meal. They have good prices and their iced tea and beverage selection is great. The staff is always professional and friendly. The kids meals are very inexpensive which is always a plus! read more

New California Mexican food....a flare of or fusion from this side of the coast! They have a nice touch to their food and strong drinks.Their flush sangria and margaritas are a must try but beware! Their drinks are strong! But I love it! They do limit to two per person so that tells you something. ;) They have more of this restaurant chain but this place was closest to us. This place is in an area of many other restaurants and it's hard finding parking here. It's mainly street parking but it's free. I love the ambiance here. Plenty of tables but it gets packed here! Good for group seating if it's available. We have tried their crab cake and chicken enchiladas platter, their mahi mahi platter, grilled salmon and always get their avocado dip. I like their salsa bar. Love their sauces. I want to try their other options so we will definitely be back. [65R,2024] read more

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We strictly order online from Aqui. I can only say is I wish they were most consistent in the preparation of their food. They're online ordering experience has improved with now limited options to modify your order like 'no aioli' etc but not all entrees have that feature. The consistency issue is with preparing their fish. They tend to seriously overcook their salmon and even their Mahi. Today I had their panko coated Mahi and it was like shoe leather and the zucchini was raw and crunchy. Last week, I had the salmon and it was like sand paper. The rice was good and usually the sauces are pretty good. Hopefully in the future we will be able to add special requests on each order. Considering 90% of the entrees have aioli, slaw with aioli or avocados, it limits someone who can't eat those items. read more

Aqui remains a shining star in the local fast-casual scene. Tonight's small plate or crispy chicken and my husband's Sonoran braised beef were both delicious. I love that they have smaller portions as an option. The monthly special swirl of Jamaica cantarito was perfectly balanced and the weekend special strawberry punch was exactly what my husband wanted. I'm so glad they survived the pandemic. In the before times we went out to the Cupertino location most weeks. Now we bring it home most weeks. read more

I haven't been here in years. I think the last time I came was quite literally like forever ago and I also haven't been to the Cupertino location in forever like years!!! YEARS!!! somehow not a lot has changed! The staff is really nice and the portion size is great for the price. I didn't realize they do nonalcoholic swirls now and that's awesome. My friend and I each got a swirl and our own meal. A few hours later, I felt really sick and had GI issues and so did she. Maybe it was just an off day, but it made me a little scared to come back. I didn't experience this before here. This was the only meal we've eaten so far today so I don't think it was anything else. read more

I have been here many times with my friends over the years. We always enjoy our time here. This latest visit was no different. A bunch of my co-workers and I were here for an early dinner/snacks before a meeting we had to attend later. Many of us ordered something small - chips, salsa, guacamole, dip, etc - and a few of us had dinner entrees. The chips are addicting, especially if we're sitting and chatting. Most of the dishes I've had here has good flavor. The chocolate cake is delicious! I especially liked the fish I had this last time. Parking is usually easy to find unless you're here during dinner time on the weekend. There's plenty of room for groups inside to find a nook and relax. Service has always been friendly and quick. read more

We thought this place closed at 9:30, but they actually stay open until 10pm for drinks! The waitress was so nice, I wish I caught her name to give her a shoutout. Pretty big layout, we sat at the bar, but there is group seating in the main room. Food looked so good, would love to come back and give it a try. read more

Aqui Cal-Mex - Aloha Mai Thai low proof swirl - Mexican Near Me - Campbell, California

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The service was good, food was delicious, the braised beef and of course the swirl. We go there often so the bartenders know us when we sit at the bar. D is really nice. read more

We had family over to celebrate a birthday and decided to order Aqui's takeout because we've enjoyed their food in the past, and they typically have nice options for different dietary needs & preferences (i.e. gluten-free, vegan or vegetarian). Their menu online even highlights their vegan & vegetarian options with little green plant symbols, and some of the regular entrées even say "Ask to remove dairy for a vegan option." Unfortunately, they didn't honor these options that they so clearly show on their menu. My mother-in-law placed our order online but there was nowhere to add a note or choose a "no dairy" or "vegan" option, so we immediately called Aqui's to request that 1 out of the 8 entrées we JUST ordered online be made dairy-free/vegan. They told us over the phone that they could not do that! First of all, everything on the menu says the opposite, and second, all we were asking was to make one of the supreme bowls dairy-free, which all they'd have to do was leave out the cheese and sour cream. The person on the phone even put us on hold to ask again, and came back with "No" again! Are you kidding? So after spending almost $180 on what we hoped would be a great dinner for our family birthday gathering, 2 members of our family who are vegan could not eat their entrée because there was cheese and sour cream all over it (impossible to pick it all off). This was beyond disappointing! We honestly never encountered this problem before at Aqui's. If Aqui's is going to specifically say they have vegan options all over their menu and say specific entrées can be made vegan, you would think that they would stay true to their word and honor that whether you're dining in or ordering takeout. The only reason we even ordered one of their supreme bowls was because it said they could make it vegan (which they clearly didn't) and because they took away a couple of the vegan entrées we used to order, like their vegan burrito. So for those with dietary restrictions or preferences, be aware if you decide to eat at Aqui's. read more

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I've never been all that impressed with Aqui. The place is convenient, and the food comes out quickly. That being said, the food generally lacks flavor. The flavors don't compare to the menu descriptions at all. I don't get what all the fuss is about. I won't be back, unless my friends want to go there. read more

Good ol' aqui. With each sip of a swirl, memories flood back of college days when we tried to go over their 2 drink minimum or right-after-college days going for a happy hour with some coworkers. Loved seeing that they have really expanded their menu to include so many more swirls flavors! If this is your first time at aqui, a word of warning: those swirls are delicious but they do pack a punch and they WILL creep up on you. Proceed with caution. They don't call it industrial strength for nothing. Also, protip: you can ask to try a sample before you decide which one you'd like! Location wise, this one is pretty central in downtown Campbell which makes it a great place to go for some bar hopping. This is right next to the parking garage which is convenient; but beware, it does get full on crowded days. You can sometimes find parking in the nearby neighborhood if you don't mind walking a bit. The restaurant itself is pretty spacious. They have a good amount of indoor seating, patio seating, and a separate bar area with its own seating as well. Note that it does get pretty crowded here during weekends and evenings so plan ahead to wait a bit. The food is good too. Not amazing, but let's be real - we go here for the swirls. read more

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They really chef-a-fied Aqui's. Known for the famous swirl drinks, this place is still poppin'. It is casual, affordable and filling. When I think of Downtown Campbell, Aqui's always comes to mind. I got the wild caught Halibut enchiladas $17. It was delicious with the mango and sauce. It was enough food that I was able to power through the rest of the work day. It is a great place to go with coworkers as you don't have to deal with the dreaded "splitting the bill" because you pay separately at the counter. Service is super friendly and they even come to take away your plates when you are finished. read more

Aqui Cal-Mex - Mexican Near Me - Campbell, California

I will give Aqui big stars for speed of service. This is a order and wait place, very trendy. Parking structure next to Aqui is super convenient, good downtown location. So we grabbed a menu, simple enough, interesting selections. You order at the counter and in a few minutes your pager lights up because your meal is ready, waiting on a tray for you to pick up. M went ahead to "find" a table, you might just get lucky like we did with a view of the street outside. We shared a southwest caesar salad and M went with a shrimp bowl and I the pork entree, add a soda and were at $46. There is a good variety of land and seafoods, salads, and main course dinners or samplers. The menu has great descriptions on the entree and what I got was exactly that. It seemed as though all of the ingredients were waiting to get served not cooked to order. The meal was ok, sounded good and it was but certainly not to my expectations. The salad was literally flavorless. M's shrimp was okay but small and good with a bite of other stuff. My pork was tasty and perfectly tender, black beans good but the raw greens... no thanks. This place IS VERY LOUD, you know when that option comes up on the Yelp check-in, there wasn't a button choice for how noisy it is. Well doing the math two stars granted for speed of service and one star for originality of concept and menu, neither of which I consumed. Been there done that we won't be back. foodguy-martin read more

Aqui Cal-Mex - dining area - Mexican Near Me - Campbell, California

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Food and service was amazing today and every other time we have eaten at Aqui's. We love living close by

Aqui is one of our go-to restaurants, we eat at either the Campbell or Cupertino locations at least once a month. Food: Tonight I had the "small plates" Shrimp Quesadillas -- plate comes with 2 quesadillas and beans w/salsa, cotija cheese and tortilla strips. Plenty of food, didn't seem small but costs less than $10. They have a really good salsa bar where you can get several types of salsa and I put some of the yummy chipotle dressing on the black beans. Also I got the Monthly Special Swirl flavor, Blueberry Guava which was very good -- I had the "small" size which still packed a punch. Service: You order at the counter, the lady was very friendly and efficient. Ambiance: Can get crowded but I ate early. Highly recommend for delicious fresh take on Cal-mex food. read more

I don't like leaving bad reviews at all but in this case I have to. I ordered the fried cauliflower supreme bowl yesterday and it was both unappetizing and I believe it gave me food poisoning. The rice/beans/cauliflower were decent for the price but the guacamole on top was the worst guac I've ever had to the point I almost spit it out (it tasted strongly floral, like perfume for some reason). The food also was cold in many parts and didn't seem to be reheated adequately. I was only able to finish half of my meal before giving up because I couldn't get the guac off the rest of the food. Then this morning I woke up with awful nausea and other food poisoning symptoms. I really can't recommend this place at all since the food was so bad and probably made me sick. read more