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San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant, Altamonte Springs

280 S. State Rd. 434, #1053, Altamonte Springs, FL
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Orlando, Florida
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013 via mobile

The service was excellent. Our waiter could not have been more attentive. He was a gem. As for the rest.... We ate on Saturday, but the place was not crowded. Ordered two margaritas to start. They took about 10 minutes to get to the table, which seemed slow, and they were watery. Tried tamales. On the dry side and lacked... More

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Montana-Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

Desperately searching for good Mexican, Tex-Mex or New Mex-Mex, we visited San Jose's. Perhaps it's better to go during the week or in the evening, and we will; weekend lunch was OK, but didn't measure up to expectations. Excellent service, clean premises, top notch margaritas made a good start. My chicken tamale was indeed homemade, but had been waiting too... More

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Ocoee, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

Since San Jose's is getting ready to open up a location in Ocoee Florida my husband and I decided we would give this place a try. I will have to say it worth the visit. The Spanish rice was fluffy and not sticky. They start you out with chips and salsa (endless) I had the chimichanga (beef). The pico de... More

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Orlando
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2012

I took my family there for the first time yesterday and was very disappointed. We shared a chicken fajita and it looked like they cut up a precooked chicken breast dunked it in sauce and put it under the broiler. The green peppers were still raw. I should have suspected something when the pan came out and the food wasn't... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2012 via mobile

This is the newest of three locations (also Clermont & Orlando) for this independent family owned and operated Mexican restaurant.   With the first bite, it's apparent that fresh ingredients are used in the preparation of dishes coming out of the kitchen. Complimentary tortillas chips and dipping sauce are served as you are seated. The house margaritas are great – especially at... More

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Orlando, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 July 2012

Pleasant cafe featuring on-site prepared Mexican foods. Attentive service, fine ambiance, and reasonable prices. Great guacamole, outstanding chili-relleno, freshly made tortilla chips and sizzeling fajitas. Wonderful Margaritas and Tecate beer for $2 per bottle.

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