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San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant — Restaurant in Altamonte Springs

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San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant
Description
Local chain serving classic Mexican dishes, sangria & margaritas in a casual setting.
Nearby attractions
Crystal Ballroom on the Lake
1012 FL-436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Art Boulevard
280 S State Rd 434 Suite 1043, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Nearby restaurants
Koywan Buffet
945 FL-436 #1179, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Jimmy Hula's Altamonte Springs
380 N State Rd 434, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Jerry's Pizza & Subs
924 W State Rd 436 #1300, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Paddy's Pub Altamonte Springs
924 W State Rd 436 #1100, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Froggers Grill & Bar
1022 FL-436 #1022, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Wawa
919 W State Rd 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Totoya Sushi - Altamonte Springs
1022 W State Rd 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
The Dancing Crab
884 W State Rd 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Dunkin'
946 W State Rd 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714, United States
Einstein Bros. Bagels
340 N State Rd 434, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Nearby hotels
Mattress Firm West Altamonte
150 S State Rd 434 Unit 1089, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
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San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant

925 W State Rd 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
4.4(705)$$$$
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Local chain serving classic Mexican dishes, sangria & margaritas in a casual setting.

attractions: Crystal Ballroom on the Lake, Art Boulevard, restaurants: Koywan Buffet, Jimmy Hula's Altamonte Springs, Jerry's Pizza & Subs, Paddy's Pub Altamonte Springs, Froggers Grill & Bar, Wawa, Totoya Sushi - Altamonte Springs, The Dancing Crab, Dunkin', Einstein Bros. Bagels
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Phone
(407) 965-2700
Website
sanjosesoriginal.com

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Featured dishes

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Vegetables
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Mexican Rice
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Black Beans
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Tostadas New Mexico
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Flautas
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Chimichanga
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Burritos Texanos
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Bistec Ranchero
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SJ's El Volcan
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La Tampiquena
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Carnitas Platter
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Tacos Supreme
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Tacos Chicago
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Fish Tacos
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Cheese Quesadilla
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Cheese Nachos
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House Nachos
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House Quesadilla
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Quesadilla Rellena
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Nachos Supreme
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Tres Leches
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Fried Ice Cream
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Ceviche De Camaron
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Shrimp Platter
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Fajitas Texanas Skillet
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Sampler Platter
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Taquitos
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Handmade Tamales
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Cheese Dip
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Beef Dip
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D Combo#4
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D Combo#10
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D Combo #2
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D Combo#6
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D Combo#3
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D Combo#1
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D Combo#5
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Chicken Soup
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Chicken Tortilla Soup
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Consomme De Birria
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Enchiladas Verdes Rancheras
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Enchiladas San Diego
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Miami Classic
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Naked California Burrito
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Naked Fajita Salad
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Taco Salad
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Huevos De Armadillo

Reviews

Nearby attractions of San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant

Crystal Ballroom on the Lake

Art Boulevard

Crystal Ballroom on the Lake

Crystal Ballroom on the Lake

4.5

(312)

Open 24 hours
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Art Boulevard

Art Boulevard

4.9

(21)

Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant

Koywan Buffet

Jimmy Hula's Altamonte Springs

Jerry's Pizza & Subs

Paddy's Pub Altamonte Springs

Froggers Grill & Bar

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The Dancing Crab

Dunkin'

Einstein Bros. Bagels

Koywan Buffet

Koywan Buffet

3.9

(1.5K)

$

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Jimmy Hula's Altamonte Springs

Jimmy Hula's Altamonte Springs

4.5

(720)

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Jerry's Pizza & Subs

Jerry's Pizza & Subs

4.6

(239)

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Paddy's Pub Altamonte Springs

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4.6

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Blake UhranBlake Uhran
I would have given this place a 5 star review! But I am extremely unhappy! I was charged 15$ or a small pork tamale with beans and rice! I very politely said something to my waitress. She totally agree with me and said it was not the right one! This is were I am not happy. The manager was sitting 2 tables over and she said she would go talk to him. Instead of him coming over and asking if I needed anything else or to apologize for it he made the waitress come back and give me some lame excuse about when the cook them they are all the same weight but mine shrunk. And they would give me a different one. In the mean time he sat there and didn't once get up to say anything! So if you have read this much what I suggest is that you go down 434 a mile to the NEW Mr margarita! Its great the owners are the nicest guys and they will bend over backwards for you! My opinion of this place is it's over priced and money hungry and very greedy! It's no wonder that restaurant was completely empty! But now I know why! This is a picture of my 6 inch phone case next to the 15$ tamale!!! Absolutely cray!
Marky Mark VisionMarky Mark Vision
Finally, a new place opens in a spot that’s been empty forever, and it’s none other than San Jose’s Original Mexican Restaurant. Walking in, the space feels open and alive. The staff? Couldn’t be friendlier—they make you feel like they’re genuinely glad you’re there, keeping drinks full and checking in just the right amount. Now, usually, I’m a taco person. But today, I went for the Carne Asada California Burrito. When they say it’s a foot-long, they’re not kidding. This thing was stuffed—beef tinga, Mexican rice, and beans, all wrapped up and smothered in Cheese Dip. Lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo rounded it out. Big, bold, and a total flavor bomb. My girlfriend tried the Chimichanga, and she was all about it. Picture a crispy, deep-fried tortilla loaded with beef tinga, cheese, and beans, then drenched in Cheese Dip. She said it hit the spot—crisp on the outside, packed with flavor inside. This place is worth checking out. The food delivers, the staff knows how to take care of you, and the atmosphere has that fresh, welcoming vibe.
Terri JohnsonTerri Johnson
I was excited to try this restaurant! When you walk in it's beautiful and the environment is enticing. The waitresses are kind and pretty and they see you quickly but unfortunately that's where the charm ended. The rice tastes like instant, it had little peas and carrots in it, maybe like adding vegetables to your rice but I'm only used to that with fried rice I've never had Spanish rice with peas and carrots? I ordered the steak and chicken fajitas and there was no flavor unwanted spicy I wanted savory it felt absolutely flat and until that day I've never had a bad fajita it's like they didn't use any spices my green peppers were probably the best part of the fajitas. The chips were good and the salsa was okay I definitely wouldn't want to take any home. The bathroom was dirty (I hate that) and my spouse had a #7 taco, burrito combo and the green sauce he requested was bland. I won't be returning.
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I would have given this place a 5 star review! But I am extremely unhappy! I was charged 15$ or a small pork tamale with beans and rice! I very politely said something to my waitress. She totally agree with me and said it was not the right one! This is were I am not happy. The manager was sitting 2 tables over and she said she would go talk to him. Instead of him coming over and asking if I needed anything else or to apologize for it he made the waitress come back and give me some lame excuse about when the cook them they are all the same weight but mine shrunk. And they would give me a different one. In the mean time he sat there and didn't once get up to say anything! So if you have read this much what I suggest is that you go down 434 a mile to the NEW Mr margarita! Its great the owners are the nicest guys and they will bend over backwards for you! My opinion of this place is it's over priced and money hungry and very greedy! It's no wonder that restaurant was completely empty! But now I know why! This is a picture of my 6 inch phone case next to the 15$ tamale!!! Absolutely cray!
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Finally, a new place opens in a spot that’s been empty forever, and it’s none other than San Jose’s Original Mexican Restaurant. Walking in, the space feels open and alive. The staff? Couldn’t be friendlier—they make you feel like they’re genuinely glad you’re there, keeping drinks full and checking in just the right amount. Now, usually, I’m a taco person. But today, I went for the Carne Asada California Burrito. When they say it’s a foot-long, they’re not kidding. This thing was stuffed—beef tinga, Mexican rice, and beans, all wrapped up and smothered in Cheese Dip. Lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo rounded it out. Big, bold, and a total flavor bomb. My girlfriend tried the Chimichanga, and she was all about it. Picture a crispy, deep-fried tortilla loaded with beef tinga, cheese, and beans, then drenched in Cheese Dip. She said it hit the spot—crisp on the outside, packed with flavor inside. This place is worth checking out. The food delivers, the staff knows how to take care of you, and the atmosphere has that fresh, welcoming vibe.
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I was excited to try this restaurant! When you walk in it's beautiful and the environment is enticing. The waitresses are kind and pretty and they see you quickly but unfortunately that's where the charm ended. The rice tastes like instant, it had little peas and carrots in it, maybe like adding vegetables to your rice but I'm only used to that with fried rice I've never had Spanish rice with peas and carrots? I ordered the steak and chicken fajitas and there was no flavor unwanted spicy I wanted savory it felt absolutely flat and until that day I've never had a bad fajita it's like they didn't use any spices my green peppers were probably the best part of the fajitas. The chips were good and the salsa was okay I definitely wouldn't want to take any home. The bathroom was dirty (I hate that) and my spouse had a #7 taco, burrito combo and the green sauce he requested was bland. I won't be returning.
Terri Johnson

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Reviews of San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant

4.4
(705)
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1.0
1y

I have never had service so terrible. Our waitress came over to take our drink orders and then never came back, sat there for a whole hour with no refills, and no update on our order. When we finally had to get up to ask. Instead of someone just grabbing our drinks they said “let me go find your waitress” waited another 30 more minutes. Finally got our food, (order was very wrong) we sent it back twice. And it still came out wrong. What ever you do, do not get the rice, it was the most bland, crunchy and unappetizing thing I’ve ever put into my mouth. The whole meal was so unseasoned and very bland. When we tried to pay we attempted to explain that at least one of the order was still wrong and we didn’t eat any of it. To which the waitress argued saying that the order was indeed correct (mean while she couldn’t tell the different between the kids portion and an adult portion which is TWICE the price for the same thing) so got the manager and the manager was JUST as ignorant and rude, telling us we were wrong and she was doing her job. We never got a single refill the entire time there. And the only time she came to check on us was for taking order, dropping off food all other times we had to ask someone else to find her. Terrible food Terrible...

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2.0
21w

My fiancee and I stopped by to pick up a burrito to go before going to the park for a picnic. We happened to be there during happy hour so we ordered a happy hour margarita to share while we waited for our food. The waitress seemed new so we explained several times we were ordering our burrito to go and also ordering a margarita for here.

We paid up front (mistake). And then. We. Waited...

Five or six parties came in while we were waiting and were served ahead of us. Thirty minutes into our wait we were told that the margarita blender was broken and was on the rocks okay. We said yes and expressed that we were in a hurry.

Then we continued to wait.

It was another fifteen minutes until we got our food, which was no longer hot. The margarita still hadn't arrived and so I went to ask about it. It turns out no one had even started it - the waitress had put the order in to go (which I wasn't even aware you could do with alcohol). She had also charged us for a full size instead of the happy hour one

At this point I was ready to leave, the manager poured margarita mix into a Styrofoam cup and wrapped it in plastic wrap and handed it to me. Nothing comped, just a series of mistakes and apologies and...

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3.0
3y

Sangría, chips & salsa were excellent. The Shrimp Cocktail had too much sauce, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro & other spices and hardly any Shrimp! A total of 6, I was told by the waiter. REALLY? I'm used to eating delicious SHRIMP-stuffed cocktails in Guadalajara with very little of the other ingredients! Just enough to add flavor. Also, the waiter never came back to check on me & if all was well. He was talking to another customer in front of me for almost 5 minutes before I was able to get his attention. I asked for more Shrimp, as I had plenty of sauce and dressings left in the cup. He got the manager and they brought me another bowl filled with lots more of the sauce & a few more Shrimp. I just asked for Shrimp. No one came over after that to check on me again or to ask if I wanted something more and/or the check. I had to flag someone down myself. Very poor service & their very expensive Shrimp Cocktail left much to be desired. Will not be returning here . . . Oh! And on the check they suggest a tip of 18% or more! I am a generous tipper but I still believe tips are earned with good service & an excellent overall experience. Didn't get any...

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