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    San Jose Mexican Restaurant

    3.1 (224 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Salad, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Fajitas!
    Krystle M.

    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.

    Fajita taco salad
    Mimi D.

    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.

    Chori Pollo
    Vivian N.

    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.

    Tostada
    John J.

    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.

    The chicken soup is huge, with large chunks of chicken
    Courtenay O.

    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!

    Stale tacos
    Gigi S.

    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!

    Chips & salsa, San Jose Mexican Restaurant, Lutz
    Brian M.

    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.

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    2 months ago

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

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

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

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

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    2 years ago

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

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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.

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