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    Aqui Cal-Mex

    4.0 (923 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    AQUI CAL-MEX ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Sunrise Swirl
    Marlon P.

    I only ever come here for drinks with some friends to wind down after work and the service here is great. The bartenders are attentive and keep a conversation going with all types of people and that takes talent. It does get quite busy here so sometimes there is a line at a bar but thats to be expected because the quality of their drinks, not just the swirls, are top notch. If youre coming during the colder months theres heaters outside to keep you warm, and if its hot, just bring a swirl out there to keep you cool.

    Knife & Fork Veggie Burrito
    Don L.

    I've gone here for years since it's the closest Aqui to me. I've been going to the Cupertino Aqui more recently, and it has a better vibe than this Blossom Hill one, I'm ngl. The Blossom Hill location is kind of bad, with it being next to a VTA stop and a parking lot. The patio has no views since there's a giant wall, but the dining area inside is nice enough, if a bit cramped. The freshly made California-based food and, of course, the alcoholic swirls are delicious and affordable. Aqui is a South Bay Area institution. Even though the Blossom Hill Aqui not my favorite location, in the grand scheme of things, it's still an awesome restaurant to come get good food and drinks.

    Strawberry coconut soju swirl
    Damien H.

    Aqui has become a classic for many in my social circle and myself. It's a nice, casual, and bright place to grab a bite or a drink. The Cal-Mex style food is delicious and made fresh. My go-to order is the Southwest Chicken Taquitos and they always come crispy and perfect with a good amount of avocado on them, especially considering the price. It's an order at the counter type of place, and the cashiers are always friendly and happy to answer questions. The drinks are nice and strong while also refreshing and reasonably priced. Their flourless chocolate cake is also tasty, very chocolate-y, and great texture even without flour. You can't really go wrong at Aqui!

    Grilled Salmon Salad
    Megan L.

    Delicious tex-mex spot with a fun interior and salsa bar. Fresh, flavorful food and great service. Will be back for the industrial swirls!

    Side Chips
    Sarah S.

    Aquí is a San Jose staple for a reason and it's not just their swirls. Personally, I think the swirls are both too strong and too cloyingly sweet so I never partake. But their food is incredible. Forget the "can't move, can't function because I ate too much heavy Mexican food", this is fresh mex. They have many vegetarian options which my in laws love when they're in town. I love the adobo chicken lime avocado bowl but my husband loves the fajitas. I love the side bar of all the sauces and salsas that you can grab as needed. The service is quick and the ambiance is busy and loud but it's poppin! You'll have fun meeting up with friends or coworkers here!

    Chelsea C.

    This is one of my favorite spots to eat in town. There are a plethora of healthy options and the food presentation is 10/10. There's something for everyone at Aqui and I've had nothing but positive experiences with the staff. The restaurant is clean and the way they have everything set up it's easy to order and your food comes out promptly!

    Thai chicken burrito
    Tina K.

    This place is consistent and solid. It's not Mexican food, it's Mexican-food-esque with a healthier twist. You stand in line and order, then grab a seat and wait for the buzzer. They have a wide menu and offer healthier options with great specials. I LOVE the variety in flavors and options, and their presentation is always beautiful! They have a full-bar and it's all about the swirls (slushie margaritas that catch up to you quickly).

    Grilled shrimp
    Rini R.

    Loved the food and it's coming from someone who is not a very big fan of Mexican cuisine but I still gave it a try as it's my husband's one of the favorite cuisine and boy , I loved it so much . The service is very very fast . We ordered grilled shrimp and Wild Mahi shrimp teriyaki and both the items were delicious. By the time we were grabbing our sauces and the dressings , they were ready with the order . We also ordered one of their swirls and it was pretty strong . Loved the ambiance , lots of places to sit inside as well as outside . Surely recommend it .

    Kevin D.

    The Aqui is definitely my go to! The food feels refreshing and light. But the chips and salsa are so addictive, I always end up eating way more than I planned!

    Grass fed beef bowl
    Jo C.

    It's been a while since I've gone to an Aqui restaurant. My usual fish taco is no longer in the menu. Their menu has been simplified. I got the grass fed beef bowl. It was light and fresh, more for lunch not so much dinner entree. I ended up eating more chips to keep me full. Their swirls have not changed, still delicious. I got their strawberry apricot soju swirl. It wasn't overpoweringly sweet and it was refreshing. Service was quick despite a busy dinner service. The staff was quick with cleaning the tables for the next customer. Bathroom was also clean. We stayed till closing time and the staff was nice with letting us know to leave.

    Crab cake salad is pretty good

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    Delicious clean food and can't leave without their famous industrial strength Margarita swirls!

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    Ask the Community - Aqui Cal-Mex

    Are dogs allowed in the patio area?

    Yes, as far as I know. I ate there with our puppies

    Is there halal food?

    Hello Zainab, I have confirmed with our Executive Chef that our Beef is Halal.… Read more

    Does the bar serve Russian Mule drinks?

    They have a Russian Mule Swirl™

    Are there any gluten free options?

    Yes

    When are you going to open an Aqui Cal-Mex in Sacramento? It will be a complete hit, it will be the best healthy restaurant in Sacramento. Please open it close to downtown…

    Please try again to open one here in Santa Cruz. We've been waiting for 20 + years! Janet and John

    Is there a special Happy Hour menu?

    Does the bar serve scotch on the rocks?

    What time is Happy Hour?

    I think 4 to 6 Monday thru Friday. Drinks only. Nothing on food

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    Burma Choice

    Burma Choice

    4.3
    (642 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    A fantastic Burmese spot in the South Bay! Lots of seating…read moreinside, some seating outside. Place is spotless inside very welcoming. The service is fast and helpful, if you have questions, dietary restrictions or whatever, just ask. The food here is exquisite, the tea leaf salad is the best in the bay!

    Date: Friday, March 20th, 2026 Meal: Dinner Delivery…read moreTime Ordered: around 6pm Arrived: about 40 mins later Ordered Thru: Uber Eats Uber One Neighborhood Delivered to: Evergreen *Tea Leaf Salad ($21.99) *Tax ($2.07) *Delivery Fee ($0.49) *Service Fee ($5.72) *Tip ($6.05) *Delivery Discount (-$0.49) *Membership Benefit (-$0.20) *Promotion (-$15) *Uber One Credits (-$1.75) I was craving a tea leaf salad. After looking around I found Burma Choice. Luckily I had some kind of promo thru UE, so getting the salad delivered costs less than the salad itself. Score for my lazy a$$! I love a good tea leaf salad, but I do not like peanuts. I wish this establishment let you make notes or had an option for no peanuts. I ended up having to pick them all out which wasn't a big deal. But it was slightly annoying. Otherwise I enjoyed the flavors of the fermented tea leaf. I want more jalapenos and lemon for contrast. Luckily I had those items at home to add. Good option for a tea leaf salad. Just wish they would let you get it without peanuts thru Uber Eats. REVIEW #4035

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    Lucy's Mexican Grill

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    4.2
    (500 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    On a whim we stumbled on this great place as we were in the area and it was an amazing find!…read more It's located in a small complex area and the outside looks like any storefront. The burritos were heavy and huge. The first bite was a burst of flavor and deliciousness. I was thoroughly impressed how wonderful the burrito was. The al pastor meat was marinated and cooked so well. There were so many components of the super burrito. We'll definitely be back whenever we are craving for good Mexican food.

    Today, the Husband and I needed something to hold us over, until We made it home for dinner, so to…read moreLucy's We headed... we were 5 minutes away and she's been bookmarked for a while now, and today was the day where I found out if she's earned her stars. We decided to share the Grilled Vance burrito and We made it wet(mojado), with half green(verde), half red(rojo) sauce, seeing as we've never visited I wanted to know which one was best, and the red took first place. The burrito gets 4 stars, it was a bit small...too much tortilla for Me, I prefer more filling, especially for $16, and the flavor was average, but the texture of the meat was good. The gentleman who assisted us was top notch, he really looked out, and was very accommodating. He provided us with complimentary chips and salsa, as well as grilled onion and jalapeño. The service was 5 stars. The interior dining area consists of 3 basic tables and chairs. 2 tables that seat 2, and 1 that seats four. The ambiance 3 stars. We were too hungry to get a pic of the food, I totally forgot.

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    The biggest chunk of carnitas from the burrito. I could build a canoe out of hardened meat like this and sail the Rio Conchos
    The biggest chunk of carnitas from the burrito. I could build a canoe out of hardened meat like this and sail the Rio Conchos
    Custom Keto plate #2 - no carbs anywhere!

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    SGD Tofu House

    SGD Tofu House

    3.9
    (771 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    This is a small hole in the wall place. The food is great and so is the service. The traditional…read moreKorean food is so good. They also have a lot of vegetarian options. Like all traditional Korean places they serve bon chon. The perfect start to your meal. The servings are plentiful so you will not leave hungry. I have been here before and it is as good as I remembered.

    We had a precarious start to our SGD Tofu House experience. We arrived before opening on a…read moreTuesday. Their front door was propped open to dry out their freshly mopped floors. Unfortunately, there was a guy sitting next to a garbage can smoking a cigarette and all that went right into the restaurant. Once we got in, no major issues. The staff was very friendly and got us extra plates and dishes so that we could have a family style meal. The food: Galbi - I thought the portions on this were very reasonable given we added this on as a combo. Meat was tender and had good grill flavor. Seafood Pancake - they have a version that is unlike any other version I've had. I thought it was non-traditional, but very tasty. The pancake is super thin. I don't think they use a traditional wheat flour and they're shallow frying for extra crispness. Some of my family didn't like it because they wanted crispy outside soft inside. Spicy Rice Cake (mild) with Chicken - My family doesn't eat anything above a mild. I liked the flavor, but could have used more heat if I was ordering for myself. Mushroom Tofu Soup - I think this was pretty standard fare Fish Egg Tofu Soup - For some reason we thought this was fish with egg tofu (which isn't even a Korean thing). So, when this arrived with a sack of fish eggs, we were a bit surprised. Cooked fish eggs are something that I will eat, but I don't particularly enjoy. They're a bit tough and mealy. They're also not very visually appealing (white veiny sack). Tip from the front door entrance - Senior Tuesdays, Bring a Senior and Everyone Saves 10% Off! Food was decent, service was excellent.

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    New Hoa Dang

    New Hoa Dang

    4.2
    (211 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$

    Happy end of 2025!…read more Delicious vegetarian Vietnamese food right here in East San Jose and it's soared to being one of the top spots I'd recommend for plant-based enthusiasts out there. They offer a lot of unique Viet dishes not commonly found at other restaurants, veggie or not. The menu doesn't explicitly mark whether something is or isn't vegan, but nearly all of the items are and you can ask to make sure. We ordered their Spring Rolls, Salted Fish Fried Rice, Chinese Spinach, and Lemongrass Fish (which also came with rice). The rolls were a fantastic start and came with a savory dipping sauce. The fried rice was bomb and definitely a staple at any Viet restaurant. I also really liked the fish even though the side rice felt like overkill, but we definitely took it home afterwards to avoid waste. So not only was everything great but the service was pretty quick and the majority Viet families dining here really shows its stamp of approval by the community it serves. Parking is the only headache here as the Asian lot is busy and packed especially during lunch. I ended up parking on the street outside since it was a nightmare hunting for a spot.

    We went to try their Q-pot since our friend from India was visiting and had never tried it…read more This place was recommended to us. We were disappointed in the service, as first timers we were treated rude by our host, seemed irritated definitely won't be going back. We made the best of it regardless. Food was ok

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    Inside 3/28/26
    Inside 3/28/26
    Canh bun... 5/5
    Canh bun... 5/5
    Hit the spot in this raining day, healthy and hearty! Bún Cá

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    Hit the spot in this raining day, healthy and hearty! Bún Cá
    Green Lotus Restaurant

    Green Lotus Restaurant

    4.1
    (463 reviews)
    5.9 mi
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    In need of a nourishing meal after a long venturous morning across SJ we arrived at Green Lotus…read more The Mum and Big Sis were in the mood for vegetarian today. Food: A Mi Vit Thiem / Vegetarian Duck Noodle: the broth stood out as it should, had a nice savory essence that paired well with their noodles and fixings that brought a nice overall texture to dish. Fried Egg Rolls: Oh these were a delight, the eggrolls were stuffed with taro, served with a side of lettuce and v-friendly fish sauce. Service & Vibe: A Staff were friendly and accommodating. We got seated right away. Food came out quick too. Definitely will be back to try out other dishes. - John

    This was my first time at Green Lotus in San Jose since the one off of Bascom closed down. I was…read morevery surprised to see the exact same menu at the San Jose location versus the Bascom location. I got takeout this particular day and the stirfry I wanted they didn't have any more of that style, but the lady said there was a similar one that was better for takeout. I forget which one she recommended but I ordered that one as well as the mango salad and the Vegetarian Pho. Once I got to my aunts house and set up our lunches, I found out that the Pho was cold. I'm not too sure if that was due to me getting takeout or if they had not heated anything up that day. They didn't tell me anything ahead of time so I think that's a little odd to me. You would serve someone cold soup, even though they want to takeout at least without telling them first. Hee Nevertheless, the mango salad, stirfry dish, and Pho all tasted delicious once everything was heated up to the right temperature! We loved our food and I am happy. This location is still around!!

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    Green Lotus Restaurant
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    Cơm Chiên Cá Mặn
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