San Jose Mexican Restaurant — Restaurant in Valparaiso

San Jose Mexican Restaurant in Valparaiso, IN, offers a clean dining environment and friendly service, which made a positive first impression. I ordered a trio of tacos: chicken, pork, and steak. The chicken taco stood out for its seasoning and hint of spice, but unfortunately, the meat was overly dry. The pork taco didn’t fare much better in terms of texture or flavor, and the steak taco was underwhelming, with small, almost unnoticeable pieces of meat. While the staff was attentive and the atmosphere pleasant, the food fell short of expectations, and I won’t be returning.

UPDATE: 01/2025

San Jose Mexican Restaurant in Valparaiso, IN, is worth a second look. My first visit left me unimpressed, but this time, I ordered the shrimp fajitas, and they were a game-changer! The portion was generous, with plenty of plump shrimp and fresh veggies sizzling on the hot plate. The accompanying sides of rice, beans, guacamole, and salsa were equally delicious. Speaking of salsa, it was the star of the show - we couldn't get enough of it!

The service was friendly and efficient, with our server promptly taking our order and attending to our needs throughout the meal. The restaurant has a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, perfect for a casual dinner with...

The camera usually eats first…but not this time! We started off with a tres leches for an appetizer, I highly recommend it was fresh and delicious and very big for the size and cost. Then I got a bean dip, I couldn’t help it because the chips were so fresh and hot. Then for our meals we got the enchiladas and chili cheese steak tacos that were on special. I had one slight issue with my enchiladas but it’s personal preference, I like mine a little bit more saucier than what was on it, but considering they actually made the sauce not dumped something from a can on here, I was very satisfied. As for the tacos, they were flavorful, tender not dry or over cooked. Lastly I got a to go order of tacos de lengua to which their review was, “that was the best food I’ve had from a Mexican restaurant around here!” I can’t wait to come back when I can...

Recently visited this spot in San Jose, and overall, it was a fair experience. Upon arrival, the host greeted us warmly, seated us promptly, and made a great first impression with his friendly demeanor and smile.

Our server was attentive throughout the meal, but it was clear they were rushed, which may have led to some oversight. We requested no salt on our margarita, but unfortunately, that was missed.

As for the food, I had the steak milanesa with fries, which was flavorful and cooked well. My husband ordered the steak tacos, but the steak was overcooked and slightly burnt, which detracted from the dish.

While the experience was decent, there are areas that could use a bit of tweaking to elevate the overall quality. I’d consider returning to see if...