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    San Jose Mexican Restaurant

    3.7 (74 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Seafood
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Chili Relleno and Tostada

    On the way to a funeral on Monday the family stopped here because Brothers and Beer was closed on Monday. The chips and salsa were good. One person ordered Chicken burrito with rice and it was edible. Everyone else's food was slop on a plate. Government cheese and lots of it, beans I would never eat making everything on the plate slop. Worst taco and tostado ever. I know their version of a chili relleno is just cheese meat and a slice of green pepper. The cheese was not melted and nasty. Guacamole, ground beef(I'm assuming), beans, cheese were all of the worst quality. I asked the waiter if he expected me to pay for this uneaten food. He had no response for me, so I told the manager at the front that I was going ding him on Yelp. His response: "I'm sorry". My mom walks with a cane, so it makes sense the "hostess" would seat us at the back of the restaurant. We never complain when disappointed because it is an experiment, but this is the worst food I've ever had. Never ever again.

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    Richard B.

    I just adventured out to San Jose near Ballentine recently as It is one of the better San Joses and you will never leave hungry. Their special today was La Cazuela which sounded good with a poblano pepper on top. When I received my order, it looked delicious. After a few bites, I was immediately disappointed. While the food looked good, they mistakenly or intended to use a single bowl which created flavor problems and other inconsistencies. The cheese was a 1/2 inch + deep ay the bottom and ruined the flavors of the beans and rice. This could have all be remedied by a divisional plate or separate plates. But with their preparation it was good until I got down to thick cheesy rice and cheesy beans. Never order as shown.

    Fantastic, fresh, and fast!!  Spectacular find!

    Excellent snd fast service with FRESH food!!! We decided to try this place when exiting the highway. What a find!! Looks brand new. Very clean. Good was perf

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    Food and service were amazing. Drinks were great. Best queso around. Would recommend to everyone!!

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    So much food. Really good. The service was efficient and very attentive. I would go back.

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    Yum! Great chimichanga, good prices, attentive staff. Luv the outdoor seating. Food Ambiance

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    They were very rude no good service do not take Apple Pay even though we used Apple Pay before.food was nasty drinks was ok .

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    Just not that great. Ok food, ok service, ok drinks. We only went once and won't go back because there are better options nearby.

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    Went in to dine. Food came out hot, quick, and delicious. Was pleased with service and food.

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    The food came very quickly and it was delicious! We will definitely be returning. Nice, clean and cozy environment.

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    We have eaten here twice and had different dishes each time. Food is great and prices are good as well. The staff is very friendly.

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    Great food, service and environment. Have been here many times and can say they are consistent and reasonably priced.

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    George Roberts

    George Roberts

    4.8
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    1.3 mi

    This place is truly a hidden gem! If you haven't tried it yet, you are missing out…read more My husband and I have officially made it one of our regular date night spots. It may be small, but it's packed with incredible customer service, warm ambiance, and delicious, mouthwatering food. I was especially impressed with the lobster rolls, the best I've had since Charleston. The lobster was fresh, sweet, and perfectly prepared. And let's talk about the bar! The drinks are perfectly poured and the bartenders are amazing, attentive, welcoming, and they make you feel right at home. Come hungry and be prepared to fall in love with a menu full of savory, scrumptious options. Between you and me, I might just have to try the whole thing.

    My husband and I dined here for a date night. We went early, around 5, on Saturday. We were…read morethankful to be seated right away. What a beautiful, cozy restaurant. We were warmly greeted by the hostess, seated at a comfortable table and our server was fantastic!!! We enjoyed the crab dip as an appetizer. It is served with pita bread and was absolutely delicious!!! I highly recommend it. Five My husband had the surf and turd which was served with loaded mashed potatoes and broccolini. The steak was cooked exactly how he ordered it and was a large serving! Five I had the crab cake (which is technically an appetizer) and it was served with corn chowder. It was the perfect portion size for me after having an appetizer. Five I would eat this an appetizer or meal! I also opted for a side of mashed potatoes. Plenty of draft beer and a great cocktail/wine menu. We really enjoyed our visit and look forward to returning! What a gem!

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    BEST chicken I have ever had....really....ever. Baja Chicken is spatchcock chicken that is cooked…read moreto perfection. Every single part of it (I honestly think the marrow in the bones would even have flavor lol) is full of robust flavor and is juicy. You can taste the expertly balanced spices and fruit juices in the marinade and rubbed on the skin. Large portion and the sides were delightful too. The owner/chef came out and introduced himself-so warm and kind. He is very active in the community which just makes it even better. Yall this place is a gem!!! Don't pass it by. Hands down some of the very best food in Lexington. Any other "normal" chicken will never be the same. .

    Great food for such a small, local place! Our server was new but she was so pleasant and attentive…read more She did an awesome job! We ordered the garlic cheese curds as an appetizer and they were full of flavor, and not too garlicky. I had the grilled Salmon with grilled asparagus and sweet potato fries. The asparagus was perfectly seasoned, not soaked in sauce, the sweet potato fries were crispy on the outside but soft on the inside and the salmon was flaky and delicious. My husband had the fried shrimp with southwest hush puppies which were both fried to perfection. The banana cream cheesecake was the perfect takeaway dessert and it was so rich and creamy. We will definitely be back!

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    4.5
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    20.4 mi
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    04/16/2026 I totally…read moreforgot I didn't leave my review on the items my husband and I tried earlier this week! Every so often you have to take a scroll back and see if anything new has been added to the menus. Not sure if this is new, but it's definitely something I haven't tried. We tried the Bang Bang Shrimp along with the Fried Shrimp Po' Boy platter and Hush Puppies. The Bang Bang Shrimp sauce was different from what we had tasted before, but it was good. I was looking for a sweeter taste but again, it still had a great taste. It came on a bed of lettuce. The Shrimp Po' Boy platter came with French Fries. The fries were crunchy and delicious! Matter of fact, they were perfect:) The Shrimp Po' Boy was good and simple. It didn't have a lot of stuff on it, which was cool for me. Again, the sauce was okay but the shrimp and fixings were delightful. These Hush puppies are always good, so no complaints there. Friendly staff and clean restaurant. This is a place I recommend. I will be back soon:)

    People are in and out, and it's a revolving door, so you already know you're in the right spot…read more There's a wait for your food, but it's worth it. I ordered the shrimp; they were seasoned and breaded well, cooked fresh, and a great size. I really enjoyed them. The fries were fresh and tasty. They are the crispy seasoned fries. The hush puppies are so delicious and greasy but are very delicious. The lemonade is very delightful and refreshing. It's clean in the restaurant, and everyone is so nice. Parking was available, with a decent size lot.

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    3.5 mi

    Catfish Johnnys no longer exists, the restaurant that took its place took Nachos OFF the menu as a…read morestep towards removing the 'trashy' crowd that previously supported this cool little Lake Dive. Everyone love CAtfish Johnnys. The staff seemed afraid to be too nice and the manager literally told someone near me he cancelled all bands or did not book any rock bands or have any bands on Fridays because it brought in 'that crowd'. He wants to focus on Families and cut down on alcohol and certain appetizers that attract them. . There is that. Sooooo... Oh service was slow, we ordered three or 4 of the same exact item and all three came completely different. Shrimp was fried on one, Shrimp was cooked another way on the 2nd and Anyway the plates looked like completely different orders. The drinks were made the same- all different even when ordering the same drink. We did not complain as it clearly was not the servers fault. We will remember the manager pretty much insulted all previous patrons which includes a lot of people with boats and money and laughs. Although he wanted to focus on Families, I saw no more or any security or extra security around the water so do not expect extra safety for your children and there may have been but I didn't notice an expanded children's menu. I think the prices may have been higher too. Enjoy the new Knotted Marina and bring your own music you may not see any of your favorite oldskool bands. I normally get a Togo meal to bring home. I did not this trip. The manager may not have known he was talking to one of the bands that previously played there. I really used to love this place. We shall see

    Finally open for "boat/lake" season!!!…read more Expect to sit at Your table for a bit before being greeted or even "I'll be right with you." We just wanted a beer and app after docking. But we sat and sat as THREE servers walked by. Nothing said, not a peep. Pretty disappointing. Wish we had just gone to bar then sat at a table. Will we return? Probably because our boat is there. Will we make it a point to return? Probably not. It's loud, but it's outdoors, there's music etc. nothing unexpected. Can't comment on food because we waited forever for a beer we decided to pay as soon as we finally got a drink. Hopefully as the weather continues to warm up and more people come they will get in a better rhythm.

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