San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant

My wife and I have not been here before but we will be coming back! The service and food were excellent!! Ignore the low ratings because we did and had a great time! Omar behind the bar was very attentive and helpful o what to have for dinner! Definitely will be back!

Nice small Mexican restaurant, family owned. Comfortable dining area, nicely decorated for Valentine's Day. There is also a separate bar area with a large TV and full bar service. The staff were very helpful and friendly, but the food was just average, nothing special.

The restaurant is decorated super cute for Christmas. Service was awesome, our server was Isabel. The food was delicious! Had the chicken chimichanga which was so flavorful and had the perfect crunch. For desert tried the churro cheaseeake which was interesting, it was okay but wouldn't get that again. I can't wait to come back and try the fajitas! I love that this place is so close to the house.

I've been here a few times now since they opened last year. Service has been courteous and prompt every time. I have enjoyed several dishes.Note that parking is very limited at this location. There is a lot of indoor seating, with no outdoor seating. Booths on the left side of the restaurant, the bar in the middle with a wall separating the restaurant into 2 areas. The bar area offers bar seating, high top tables and booths.Last night, I ordered a cup of chicken tortilla soup without the tortilla strips. It had a generous amount of tender shredded chicken. The broth was seasoned well. It also included a decent amount of freshly diced avocado and a sprinkle of cheese. I would order this dish again.

This restaurant has been my go-to spot for Mexican food ever since it opened. The only other Mexican restaurants near my house are an Agave Azul (formal) and a Tijuana Flats (casual), so I feel like San Jose's is the perfect in-between. The servers are super nice, last time I went there they happily accommodated my requests. I got the queso fundido without chorizo or tortillas, and a side of grilled chicken instead. The food came out quick, like always. They serve nice portions, so the prices are fair for the quantity and quality of the food. Their grilled chicken is super flavorful, and the sides are always fresh. The ambiance is nice as well, I like that they play Spanish music in the background. I haven't seen the place packed yet, probably because it's still kind of new, but there's usually a good amount of people. If you're on the fence about trying this new spot, I'd definitely give it a chance!

I had given up on this place ever opening after it spent a year or so in construction and then... nothing. But it finally made it, and it is a good addition to the neighborhood. I've long thought that Lakeside Village was the perfect spot for a genuine sit-down Mexican restaurant.We were greeted graciously and service was excellent throughout. I really like the interior; it's nicer than the other San Joses.The food is pretty much the same. Good salsa with the chips. The cheese dip is a challenge; really runny.The top-shelf margarita was excellent.My wife enjoyed her quesadilla, which was nicely browned.My tacos pastor were pretty good, The pastor included the traditional pineapple bits, but was a bit on the dry side compared to others I've had.As others have noted, it's a bit pricey, but I guess every place is these days.

We visited this San Jose's location in Windermere right after they opened. It's a great addition to the area for a restaurant option. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. Our server was fantastic. He was very attentive and informative. I've ordered various entrees at other San Jose's locations around town, but opted for chicken fajitas this time around for something different. The chicken/onion/pepper cast iron platter came out sizzling, turning heads in the room. You could smell and hear it coming. It's very distinct. It was an excellent choice and tasted amazing. I ate three tortillas that I assembled with filling. And, with fajitas, there's usually so much food that I have to bring some home. My mom was in town with me and ordered the Miami Classic enchiladas. I tried a little bit of them, and will definitely order them on a future visit. They're shrimp-filled enchiladas with a delicious cheese sauce over them. Although the Stoneybrook location is about the same distance from our house as this new one in Windermere, it's nice to have options. And on the drive home, we got to see the fireworks from Magic Kingdom going off, so that was a great way to end the experience.

We are now regulars at this San Jose's location in Horizon's West. We began during the soft opening and continue to this day. The staff is superlative, professional and very friendly. The prices for lunch are very reasonable and the food is definitely authentic. Very good fajitas. And for a special treat, ask for a small sample of the habanero sauce, but be very careful, it is very spicy, use with care.

It was raining hard at Disney Springs, the rain was coming up off the pavement, every nook and cranny was packed with those dodging the deluge. The restaurants were packed. So we left. Fancied Mexican food and Yelp to the rescue, San Jose's was close by, so we thought to give it a try, after all good score on yelp too. WHAT A GEM. Service was prompt, managed to snag a booth in the bar area (recommended), top shelf margaritas were perfect, and a good price. This is Tex-mex, which again was great, we have a crispy burrito with beef and cheese, and the chicken fajitas with add on pineapple, never had it like that before, and cannot think I would like it any other way from now on...divine. Great food and service, a new one for the (short, but expanding) list of Mexican restaurants worth visiting in Florida.

They are finally in a soft opening. We have been counting the days. We love their other locations and couldn't wait for this one close to home to open. When we arrived we where treated immediately and sat at a table. Our server Victoria came right o er to take drink orders. She quickly brought them back and brought us chips and salsa. We had requested the spicy one as well and she brought us both. I have to add on the wall next to our booth we had two outlets and 2 USB outlets the booths along our wall all had them. Great little touch. We placed our orders and food came out piping hot with very little wait. What we ordered is described in the pictures. Everything was delicious just like the other locations. The one thing that stood out was that the portions seemed smaller for the rice and beans (not a problem at all actually a positive (I rather fill up on the meat) but with the prices seeming on the high side people may have a problem with it.) The place is super cute inside. I forgot to take pictures of the half that had the bar. There are even a few small tables outside. We can't wait to go back. I am sure it's going to be a very popular spot.