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    Aqui Cal-Mex

    3.8 (1.5k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Cauliflower Bowl
    Andy N.

    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.

    Angus Beef Taco with pinto beans and corn jicama salsa. Served with Aqui slaw and chips
    Michael S.

    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.

    Got the adobo chicken, specialty bowl and a couple swirl drinks which is a must! Bamboo straws, iykyk
    Lindsey G.

    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.

    Wild Crab Cake & Enchiladas
    Kimberly R.

    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.

    Avocado Roasted Corn Bowl
    Arpita H.

    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

    Adobo Chicken Lime-Avocado Bowl
    Vincent P.

    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.

    frances h.

    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!

    Pork Carnitas Burrito
    Patricia R.

    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.

    Sal E.

    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!

    Chicken salad, small scoop of avocado, lettuce, beans, add my own salsa
    Helen L.

    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.

    Salmon salad, sooo good!
    Lisa S.

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

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    Sharan N.

    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.

    Adobo Chicken Burrito, Adobo Chicken Quesadilla, swirls

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    3 months ago

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

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    Really fresh food. Enjoyed the salsa .... Super spicy will definitely come again next time we are in town.

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    Ask the Community - Aqui Cal-Mex

    Do they have Happy Hour? If so, what days and times?

    Does the Campbell location have Happy Hour?

    No unfortunately they do not. However prices are very reasonable.

    How is parking?

    It can be tough on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Other than that you should be able to find parking without stress. Monday-Thursday there is ample street parking. Most people usually park in the garage nearby.

    Does it get pretty busy on Sunday, Monday, Wed or Thursdays at 6 pm? Planning a casual post-work meetup that could have 30 ppl showing up and would like to plan if there will be enough room/tables for us to sit together. Thank you.

    We were there tonight, on a Monday around 5 to 6pm and it wasn't busy at all. Closer to 6pm more people start trickling in, but. no where near as busy as later in the week. Thursdays it tends to get busier, especially if it's nice weather.

    What kind sugars are used in the swirls and frozen drinks?

    Is this a sit down restaurant where you have a server/waited in or do you order up front and wait for number to be called?

    Hello Lauren, Aqui is a order at the counter restaurant. We give you a pager and when your food… Read more

    Are dogs allowed to sit on the patio?

    Officially, no. But, I used to bring my dog all the time. Just keep in mind the patio gets super crowded. 👍🏼

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    4.1(212 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    This was supposed to be a special birthday dinner date that my husband meticulously planned for me,…read morebut it turned into the most horrendous dining experience I've ever had. We dined at Lira on November 14th. The Service (or Lack Thereof): The Menu Shortage: We arrived for our 6:45 PM reservation only to be told by the manager that they didn't have enough menus. We were told they'd bring them "later." Ignored for 35+ Minutes: We sat with nothing but water for over half an hour. To make matters worse, a table of six was seated after us and received their full entrees while we were completely ignored. The Drink Mess: After 40 minutes, the server told me they were out of ingredients for my drink. When I picked a second option, she tried to insist I wanted a drink with celery (my most despised vegetable). We thankfully stopped her before it was made, but the incompetence was staggering. The Food Fiasco: An hour into our reservation, someone dropped off a scallop dish. A while later, a server asked if I'd "received the scallops yet," and I realized the plate I was eating wasn't even intended for our table. We were so starving that my husband and I just shared them. Once we finished, the server finally asked my husband if he "still wanted his meal or if he wanted to cancel it." I finally lost my cool - of course he still wanted his dinner! The Aftermath: My husband didn't realize that my friends had actually made a separate reservation to take me back to this same spot the following night for a second birthday celebration. After this performance, there was no way I was going to step foot in this building again or give them another cent of our money. I texted my friends from the table to cancel those reservations and book elsewhere. With service this disorganized and insulting, this restaurant won't be in business long. Super disappointing. Don't waste your special occasions here. *Edit - it looks like Lira has closed. With the service we experienced, I am not surprised in the slightest. I am hopeful that whichever future business occupies this space is more successful.

    I had high hopes for this upscale Mediterranean spot in downtown Campbell. Lots of hype, but the…read morefood was average and service was all over the place. I thought some dishes were great; the wagyu burger was decadent. Other dishes were not that special. The scallops didn't taste too fresh (likely frozen) and combining them with hummus didn't quite work. The side of bread was practically insulting. $5 for stale table bread was a surprise. Dishes arrived very late; we were nearly forgotten when we tried to order, and then after ordering, we waited 40 minutes between appetizers and the main course. Not because they were cooking it; they just forgot we were there and when they brought out the dishes, the scallops were no longer just-cooked, and the burger had been sitting for a bit. No apology, just an acknowledgment it was late, and no discount (not even on the stale bread). They offered us wine, we said we didn't drink, and they just moved on. I debated a lot about how to review this. It's my personal experience that was disappointing, and I'm glad some reviews are very upbeat. But there's a handful of reviews noting frustrating delays... and that needs to be worked on.

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    Water Tower Kitchen

    4.3(1.2k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Where do I start aside from I absolutely LOVE Water Tower?! And so do my friends and family. I have…read morevisited this restaurant sporadically over the years and they have been great every time. But, they absolutely SURPASSED great when we booked their patio for our baby shower a few weeks ago. Melissa, their Event Coordinator was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. She took on every single one of my questions (at all random hours,) requests, and changes with kindness and patience. She was always responsive and quick, which is super important for a frazzled, pregnant woman. Anthony, our designated bartender for the event was friendly, outgoing, and so amazing dealing with a more than average "rowdy" group. The service staff was on point the whole event, ensuring to pay attention to little details such as keeping the food fresh and replenished. We've received nothing but positive feedback from guests, from service to the tastiness of all the food options! We appreciated this experience so much that we'll be returning later this week to celebrate my son's graduation with our friends and family. Highly recommend Water Tower for any occasion- whether a quick brunch or dinner with an intimate group or a big celebratory occasion!

    The smash burgers were hands down the best part of the entire meal! They were packed with flavor,…read moreand the fries were just as good. The margaritas were a little mid for my taste, but the appetizers were delicious and definitely worth ordering. We also loved the dessert (because there's always room for dessert!). The whole place has a really cute aesthetic with cozy barnhouse vibes that make it a great spot to hang out. Overall, a fun experience, and I'd definitely come back just for those smash burgers and fries alone! Also loved our waitress!

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    Naschmarkt - Campbell - Pan-Seared Scallops (part of the three-course Valentine's Day Prefix $95/per)

    Naschmarkt - Campbell

    4.5(1.6k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$

    When I arrived for my friend's birthday, there wasn't a reservation but thankfully since we showed…read moreup right when they opened, they accommodated and made us feel comfortable! Everyone was very friendly and the atmosphere was inviting with soft lighting. We all ordered the Jager Schnitzel, it was creamy and delicioussss! That came with Spatzel which is basically like a buttery pasta. Both parts of the dish could have used a touch of salt but still highly recommend. The soufflé was fluffy and had a nice addition of a blueberry compote underneath like a little surprise when you go to scoop. The ice cream tied it all together nicely. Will definitely be going back again! *All written while thinking about the delicious mocktail I sipped on

    As yelp puts it, 2 stars, definitely could've been better…read more 2 of us ordered: 16 oz hazy ipa $13, pricing doesn't match menu scallops $28 paprikawurst $17 goat cheese purse salad $16 tagliatelle pasta $34 NY steak $52 Staff attentiveness was good to start...but as it got busy, almost non existent. Scallops and paprikawurst were good. Everything else needed work. Steak was overcooked which was unfortunate. Also, 3% surcharge for credit card in this day and age is a bit foul. Street parking only.

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    Naschmarkt - Campbell - Spicy Paprikawurst (part of the three-course Valentine's Day Prefix $95/per)

    Spicy Paprikawurst (part of the three-course Valentine's Day Prefix $95/per)

    Naschmarkt - Campbell - Pan-Seared Scallops (part of the three-course Valentine's Day Prefix $95/per)

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    The Table - Complimentary Bread ($0)

    The Table

    3.9(3.9k reviews)
    2.9 miWillow Glen
    $$

    Hey there party People…read more Decided to venture into Willow Glen today on the hunt for something new to try. Boy howdy did we hit the Mother Load with "The Table". We hit the Brunch hour and the place was rocking. We were able to sit right down amazingly. There is a fabulous patio to people watch and enjoy the California weather. Our server Charles was really great. He walked us through the menu giving us the 911 on watch to order. Most of the plates were perfect shareable bites. Making it easy to try multiple plates and really get your inner Foodie on. We started with the Seasonal Banana Pancakes with crushed walnuts and cinnamon maple syrup. Inside the pancakes were fresh bananas and the walnuts were crushed very small but added a great texture. Moving on to the Chicago Steak sandwich don't get confused but in Chicago they refer to Roast Beef as steak. The Au Jus dip was very flavorful without being a salt bomb. Loved the potato roll they used all round a killer sandwich. Going a little outside the box we tried the Jerk Chicken Sandwich. The pineapple slaw with this amazing peppery chutney type sauce played so well with the acid of the pineapple. Another must have sandwich. I ask you how can you go to a new restaurant and not have some dessert. With everything else being so good our expectations were pretty high and we were not disappointed. The Giant Profiterole is exactly that GIANT and stuffed with White Chocolate Gelato and Hot Chocolate Sauce that you can drizzle over the top. To fricken die for good. If you are in Willow Glen and you don't stop here you are missing out on something wonderful. Be kind to one another

    The Table was a really big miss for me. The outside of the restaurant was very cute, and the inside…read morehad nice vibes. From the start, the waitstaff was standoffish and not very friendly. When we were seated, we were given a list of items that were not available. I originally wanted to try the pancakes but ended up ordering the chicken sandwich instead. This was genuinely one of the worst chicken sandwiches I have ever had. It was extremely gristly, fatty, and made with dark meat, which felt like an odd choice for a chicken sandwich. I'm not sure why this cut of chicken was used. The fries were alright, but they did not come with the sandwich and cost an additional $5. Our total came to almost $90 for three entrees with no beverages. I was especially frustrated because my sandwich was inedible. For the price and quality, I will not be returning and would not recommend this place.

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    The Table - Roasted Carrot Salad ($14)

    Roasted Carrot Salad ($14)

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