Delicious food! Best place to go for a visit in Tampa. Highly recommend it if you're coming to the area

Wow, the food here is so excellent. Great service always quiet. Look at this tilapia and Yolanda fabulous read more

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San Jose really is a great Mexican option especially in the land o lakes/lutz area. The lutz location is a little better overall in my opinion . The staff is friendly and I always have a great service anytime I visit. I normally don't eat much but I have tried their tacos and quesadillas which are pretty good. Drinks are the only thing that are hit or miss with the house margarita. Some days are stronger than others. Overall a good place to check out anytime you're in the mood for Mexican in this area. read more

San Jose Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Lutz, Florida

The food is ok, nothing to brag about. The churros came out very cold and a manager never came over to discuss the order or apologize. Even though the waiter sent out another order. The waiter was good and had a great conversation. This place needs help on management and quality of food if they want to make a difference! read more

Being only the 2nd of only 2 tables in the restaurant, we expected good service. It was not. This restaurant, for a Mexican restaurant in the area, is overpriced, and what I call "nickle and dime" the customers, even charging $1.50 for a refill of chips. Waitresses were congregating amongst themselves, neglecting our table, not refilling our drinks. My entree, a "Steak ala Tampiqueno" was served in sections. The accompaniments were brought out first, then the other diners at our tables meals, and a good 5 minutes later, my steak. The steak was burned around the edges on a bed of raw onions , supposed to be grilled. By that time, my rice and beans were cold. This is the absolute last time we'll eat here, as there are many more, better Mexican restaurants in the area. For the $100 spent on 4 dinners, Taco Bell would have been a better choice. read more

Great home town restaurant Great staff and food. Had the Cocktail Camaron Good amount of food for one. Chips are very fresh and the salsa was delicious!!!! Margarita was great !!! read more

First time dining here. Best friend picked it for a taco Tuesday type place. The bean dip we ordered was rocking. $8 Cabernet wine was good, chicken and steak fajitas were awesome. Didn't love the 1.75 up charge for "extra" sour cream (didn't need a whole dish of it, just another small side). Our experience felt a little rushed. Overall, good authentic Mexican food for okay prices. read more

San Jose Mexican Restaurant - Fajitas! - Mexican Near Me - Lutz, Florida

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Amazing selection of Mexican cuisine, nice atmosphere with great customer service. Clean Restaurant and restrooms. I have been here many times and I recommend this restaurant. It's actually my favorite Place to have Mexican Food. read more

San Jose Mexican Restaurant - Fajita taco salad - Mexican Near Me - Lutz, Florida

Our only complaint is the music. Food was great, service was also great, but the music. This was our second visit. And we want to come back but the music is set to a very fast tempo. Not your traditional Mexican music. Not sure why they play such obnoxious tunes unless they want customers to eat and exit quick. 4 stars for food and service. read more

Chori Pollo taste perfect!!!! Just right amount of flavors - great vibes. They have outdoor patio seating. Came on a Friday night and seated promptly. Customer service is very friendly however depending on server ( can be slow ) Overall 4 stars experience due to lack of attentiveness by server. Definitely will be coming back for in dining again. read more

San Jose Mexican Restaurant - Chori Pollo - Mexican Near Me - Lutz, Florida

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First, service was prompt and the server was kind. That's where the good part ended. I ordered a taco salad for $13.95. It had maybe a teaspoon of beans and maybe a tablespoon of beef. It was about 85% iceberg lettuce and cheese. The worst part: the taco salad SHELL was clearly fried in RANCID oil. It was inedible. It even smelled badly so every time I took a bite I smelled it. It was so bad. I don't know how they cook/reheat those shells but they absolutely need to use fresh oil. The chips were fine so they must have been proposed differently. My husband ordered a chicken and beef burritos. The chicken was in a clear liquid that ran throughout the plate making every part soggy. It tasted exactly like the chicken you can make in your crockpot by adding chicken and a jar of salsa. Incredibly bland and...wet. I snuck a bite of his beef to get the shell taste out of my mouth and I just looked up at him with giant eyes and said, "that is literally ground beef in tomato sauce." It tasted like spaghetti sauce if you didn't season your sauce at all. My last thought: Taco Bell has higher quality food if that tells you anything. read more

So we were looking for a new Mexican food place close to where we are moving and found this place. The atmosphere is pretty inviting and it has its Mexican undertones. As for the food the chips and queso were average for what they are. The salsa was tasty with the right amount of spice. As for main dish the pollo loco was good and a nice large serving. I ordered 2 beef tostados and they were a basic tostado. Now everything was good and then I got into the Al pastor quesadilla. This shocked me at first bite. I love pastor and the flavor of the pineapple and spice was a bomb of flavor in this one. Probably one of the best if not the best I have. As far as why I have 4 stars the service left a little to be desired. Our server was not attentive and didn't check on us. But overall this is a most try and I will be back. read more

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Oh my gosh! I can't believe that I have not reviewed this excellent restaurant. I was here Tuesday (11/15/22) for our retiree lunch. This was our second time together - all 12 of us! They are very accommodating, especially since we all need separate checks. I've also been here several times with family and friends. Every time was something new and I was not disappointed with the service (friendly, fast and thorough) or food (hot and good). Tuesday, while waiting for our food we snacked on the crisp tortilla chips and mild (thank goodness) sauce. Both were addicting. I ordered the enchilada special and I wish I had taken a photo. It was beautifully prepared. I ate every bit of it. One of my friends had the Speedy Gonzalez, rice with a taco and something else. I don't remember as my food distracted me from others' enjoyment of their entrees. No one complained, and some took home what they could not finish eating. So much food for great prices! We will definitely be back, as this will be one of the restaurants in our rotation. It's easily accessible from Pasco, Pinellas or Hillsborough, just east of the Veterans Expressway on the south side of State Road 54. We are so grateful to have found a quality Mexican restaurant with outstanding service and food! read more

San Jose Mexican Restaurant - The chicken soup is huge, with large chunks of chicken - Mexican Near Me - Lutz, Florida

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Three tries. Each was a bit disappointing. Too bad too, I live right around the corner and wish I had a killer spot near me for Mexican. Ow well, the search continues. read more

I had the taco salad with steak. Tons of steak. Fresh everything. The waiter was very nice and accommodating.

This was my worst experience with Mexican food. Any fast food establishment is a better option. I ordered a combo special that included two chicken enchiladas and one taco. The food was on a hot platter, but the food was cool. The cheese on the enchiladas were not melted and the raw tortillas appeared to have been taken straight out of the package and not heated, grilled or toasted. The rice appeared to have been prepared from a store bought spanish rice package. The taco was served in a store bought hard taco shell with shredded cheese that was not melted. However, the fountain drink was satisfactory. read more

Wow, I didn't like the food, the tamales and sopes were not good to me, it definitely tasted like can food. My boyfriend thought the sopes were ok. But didn't like the salsa. The waitress was not helpful and super short on answering questions. read more

Cute place, nice cold a/c, comfy to go seating, and outdoor seating next to the sound of a splashing fountain and topiary arch. The beef in these tacos is fantastic! Sadly the shells were stale. Huge miss. Inspired to try the dish place across the street next! read more

San Jose Mexican Restaurant - Stale tacos - Mexican Near Me - Lutz, Florida

San Jose Mexican Restaurant is located on the Eastern end of Lutz by State Road 54 & the Suncoast Parkway in a Plaza next to International Beer Garden, Babs Secret Speakeasy Lounge, Bangkok Sushi, Carrabbas, & Glory Days. San Jose Mexican Restaurant serves tacos, enchiladas, Quesadillas, burritos, soups; and salads Chips & Salsa were complimentary. The salsa had a great flavor! 8/10 The Burrito Mexicabo came Stuffed w/ shredded beef, topped w/ cheese, sauce, lettuce, tomato, sour cream & guacamole. The shredded beef had a good marinade and was flavorful. 9/10 The Grand Burrito Maravilla came with a large flour tortilla, stuffed with grilled steak. chicken. cheese and beans with lettuce. avocado sour cream, ranchero or green sauce on top. 8/10 The Steak Taco Salad came with crispy flour tortilla filled with beef, beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream and guacamole. The taco and filling was such a big portion size I could only eat half of it in one sitting. 7/10 The decor for San Jose's is festive with Mexican wall art, black furniture, and comfy booth seating! There are TV'S by the bar if you want to watch sports. If youre in the eastern end of Lutz or Land O Lakes near the Suncoast Parkway and in the mood for authentic Mexican food, definitely try San Jose's Mexican Restaurant! There is also a second location of San Jose's off the Northern end of Land O Lakes Boulevard next to the Connerton area. read more

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This restaurant has been hit or miss with me in the past. We went yesterday for Cinco de Mayo. The drinks were just eh...obviously made for the masses. I had my husband get me a mojito and it tasted like sugar water. For once, I did like my food. I've always enjoyed their chips and salsa, but never my actual meal. I ordered a taco salad with the pulled pork (carnitas). It was an up charge but well worth it! Service was quick despite them being packed! read more

San Jose Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Lutz, Florida

This is what I would call a white people mexican joint. The street tacos are the most authentic thing on the menu. The Michelada is pretty delicious too! Nothing too spicy. Price point is on the expensive side but if you like white people mexican this place is for you! read more

Watch your bank statements!! There is this one particular server named Carlos who adds the amount of the tip section on your receipt. This happened at the San Jose Mexican restaurant in Land O lakes, FL. First incident, he added 10.00 for his tip when we entered ZERO. Now, yet again, just recently we only tipped 8.00 and added another 1.00 !! This is not about the money, but the principal of honesty. We go out of our way to support local businesses, and we are furious that this particular server is still employed by this establishment even after we called and spoke to the manager regarding this matter. It's unfortunate since we've been in full support for over 5 years. I hope this review will be useful for those who continues to visit this establishment. Just watch those bank statements! Good Luck. read more

Exceptional experience. Food was great, service was top notch! The whole ambiance of the establishment was upbeat and fun. All employees were smiling and happy as they took care of patrons. Hands down one of the best dining experience I have had in a while! read more

Terrible margaritas....they taste like sour mix. The food was just okay. Not a place I'll visit again.

This restaurant and a handful of others are nestled together in a mini "down town" type block adjacent to the Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Suncoast and a Residence Inn. They're a nice convenience, as they're just a short walk from the hotels. On the weekend evenings, parking was super hard to find between the all of the hotels guests and other patrons' vehicles however. We were seated without a wait and the wait staff was very friendly and accommodating, especially given that we had a bunch of kids in the group. The food is fairly standard-issue Mexican. I didn't see anything particularly unique, but they've got most if not all of your favorites and a huge selection at reasonable prices. The serving sizes were very large. In fact, the Marvella Burrito my son ordered might have been the single largest burrito I've ever seen (the photo doesn't do it justice, this thing was a beast). All in all, we were all quite satisfied with the meal and I'd recommended it, especially if you're staying in the area, as a solid option. read more

San Jose Mexican Restaurant - Combination burritos (one chicken and one beef) - Mexican Near Me - Lutz, Florida

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Lunch menu ended at 3:00. I ordered at 2:50 to be told lunch menu no longer available so I then ordered tostada al pastor. The meat was overcooked, dry and more fat than meat. Very disappointed and the server is in need of personality. Maybe it was time for him to go home read more

Ordered food to go! Picked it up and rice was missing that was ordered with it . Had to drive 10 minutes back and they did nothing for me. Very unprofessional! Done with this place! read more

Excellente'! Service is cheerful and fast! Food and beverages arrive quickly and are mui excellente'!! Our recommendations for 2 would be the dinner especial' and Texas Margaritas!! (1/2 pitcher or 1Jumbo is enough for 2) Complimentary chips are served with fresh salsa and always hot. But be sure to save room for your dinner! Their special dinner will feed 2 easily! We always bring leftovers home. Owner has been here for years and always strives to make each dining experience the best for his customers! read more

San Jose Mexican Restaurant - Our waiter, Jaime' was Fabulous. Try it out for yourself, we've never been disappointed!! - Mexican Near Me - Lutz, Florida

I really like this restaurant for Mexican food. The staff is always prompted nice and the food is always delicious. I highly recommend the flautas! read more

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Great service and delicious food! Favorite Mexican restaurant. Would recommend to those looking for authentic Mexican cuisine. read more

Very cute restaurant. Loved the ambiance. Not your hole in the wall Mexican restaurant, not extremely high end- the perfect middle ground. They have outdoor seating which was lovely. Big TV indoors playing football games/sports. The food was exceptional. The amount of food was unbelievable. Our whole table said 'wow' when my husbands giant burrito came out. So, the amount of food you are getting for the price is worth it. I got 6 street tacos. This is one of my go-to orders and any Mexican restaurant and i eat three 3 home and eat them for lunch the next day. They were so good that I ate all 6. House hot sauce was kicking. Salsa mild and delicious. Guac was smooth- the usual. The service was 10/10. I don't live in this area but if I did, this would be my go-to spot. Wonderful experience all around. read more

The food here is great! The service has irritated me at some points because it's not consistent but there are always going to be bad servers here and there. I love the outdoor seating and that there are so many booths. read more

Over priced food don't get much for your money , slow service . Should have gone to Taco bell

Very disappointed experience to say the least. Food was not seasoned and cold. We won't be back

It's really painful to watch basic services like refilling beverages and delivering food to be a lower priority for the server than flirting with the waitstaff or checking the phone at the bar. Throw in the overpriced and limited selection with zero sides (despite things being called a "dinner" on the menu), it's a really bad experience to eat here. Do NOT recommend. Literally- there were five waitstaff sitting at the bar talking while I am grabbing my own napkins for a spill. read more

Tradional Mexican food. So delish and Great margaritas. They are always consistent with quality service. read more

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Service was spotty. One in our party ordered the steak medium rare and it came out well done. Original beer order was wrong.

Once upon a time, maybe pre-Covid this was a decent Mexican restaurant. Now it looks like they're using canned food and cheap pieces of meat. If you decide to chance it and do take out check your order before leaving. At least the little bit of guacamole and chips included are okay. Unfortunately, we were very disappointed with the food and screwed up order. read more

San Jose Mexican Restaurant - We ordered chicken when I got it was mostly tough, gristly beef - Mexican Near Me - Lutz, Florida

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Pleasantly surprised! Not terribly priced and large amounts of food! We sat down and were immediately greeted with two large bowls of delicious salsa and chips. You definitely get your money's worth! We got a lunch special with a cheese enchiladas, a taco and it came with beans and rice, large portions for lunch and only 8.50. It was all very tasty and we got our food quickly. Also got the enchiladas rancheras it was very tasty and the guacamole on the side was great. I can't wait to come back and try the guac for real. We sat outside and it was a beautiful day with great ambiance. Definitely recommend this restaurant, they also have happy hour everyday 2-5 so that's also a plus read more

San Jose Mexican Restaurant - Chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Lutz, Florida

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Quite literally the best Mexican restaurant around this area. Great food. Clean clean CLEAN restrooms and dining area. Attentive staff. I eat here probably 4 times a month and it never fails me. read more