San José Mexican Restaurant

"We came here for the first time and had a negative experience. First, my wife’s fish meal was so dry it was inedible. We told the staff and they offered to make it again but at this point we just wanted to go. They said they’d take it off. Second, the server kept ignoring us when we were trying to get the check. She would just put her head down and go to the next area. I don’t think it was malicious but it was very frustrating. Finally, when I got sick of waiting for the check or our server I went to the front where you pay. I noticed the fish still on there and asked for it to be removed. The young man initially did but then the woman next to him told him to add it back on in Spanish and started talking bad about my wife in Spanish not knowing I’m fluent. She tried saying that the fish was just “crispy” and not over done and that’s how it is made. I asked her if it’s supposed to be bone dry on the inside and she waffled then said no. When I pressed her further on this and asked if she wanted to come with me and see how dry it was on the inside, she relented. However out of spite she charged us for the small amount of lettuce my wife ate off the plate charging us for a “salad.” Overall the service sucked, the food was inedible, and to end it all, the woman at the counter presumed I couldn’t understand her taking bad about my wife’s knowledge of Mexican food despite being a Latina immigrant who lived in San Diego and regularly went to Mexico."

"Delicious food, friendly service. Will definitely be coming back"

"The food was very good. We had a party of 3. One adult at the buffet, a kids meal, and a lunch plate. Everything was great- the server was even great with the child- except the timing of the food. The kids meal came out way before the lunch plate. The 2 others were done eating before the adult got their lunch plate. Other than that, no complaints!"

"Came here solely on reviews. Not a great amount of options in the area, though it’s getting better. Pretty good menu. Friendly service, though a tad on the slow side. Weak margaritas and flat soda. Burrito and tacos were on point!! I’d definitely go back and would recommend it. 2nd visit. Food still good. Friendly service but still super slow. Almost like they forget who’s in the restaurant. Had to walk my check up to the counter to pay. Was thinking about dessert, but they never came back to my table."

"This is my happy place! My husband and I go every Friday night. I love the margaritas! I get my own version or arroyo con pollo- I substitute carnitas! The steaks and fries are great! Everything I get is delicious! The staff is very friendly and look after each other."