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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really really enjoy coming to this place. I always leave full (and sometimes a little tipsy from their INDUSTRIAL strength drinks). I'm from Wisconsin ... and we're professional drinkers, and man...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh ingredients, friendly staff, ample seating, great prices, great portions. Hit and miss on some of the dishes - Santa Cruz Enchiladas: Awesome! Pancakes: Delicious! Hawaiian Salmon...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
natural organic mexican food? doesnt exactly go hand in hand and i know they market it as "cal-mex" but it still took my mind a while to wrap around this concept. it really is deelish tho!the chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
really good food at a reasoonable price. Great for lunch not into their bar scene.
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Industrial strength margaritas...yes please! Yummy stuff! Great for groups too!
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My previous review was for their margaritas, now let me address their long islands.Long Islands in Aqui are awesome. Period. Highly recommend this place for frinks
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I attend graduate school down the street from Aqui Cal-Mex, and often classmates want to grab a bite to eat downtown. I always choose Aqui because I can't handle the Sonoma Chicken Coop. The twister...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my gosh YUM!!!! We went there last night for the first time and the food was delicious! I got a teriyaki beef burrito and I loved it. My kids loved their meal, husband got a chicken burrito,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is just getting worse and worse in my opinion. From the customer service to the food, it is just going downhill. There are very few items on the menu that I find slightly edible, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant has really creative Mexican food. They show models of all the dishes at the cash register. You receive a buzzer when you order and go to pick up your food when it's ready. no tips...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. Now this is some good Mexican food. The dishes are creative and have excellent flavor. They only use fresh healthy ingredients and the prices are all under $10! Everything I have tried has...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Review based off drinks only. Their Aqui Swirl is awesome and packs a pretty hard punch. Margarita swirled with sangria. You can be sure to feel something after one of these, but at $6 per cup, it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Similar to my review for the Willow Glen Aqui, this place consistently serves amazing food and great margaritas. Just be sure to grab your table before you order because this place gets PACKED!
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had lunch here almost daily for a while since it was so close to my work and the food is budget friendly. It's enough to take half home for dinner even! I did have a few bad stomach incidents with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One word: SWIRL. The swirl here is a margarita blended with sangria and let me tell you my friends, it is FANTASTIC. Its only $6 and you only need one or two to get the night in downtown Campbell...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So the food is not super impressive, but it's pretty decent. It's a good place to pre party and eat before you hit the Campbell nightlife. I think my favorite thing about the restaurant is the frozen...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to drink for cheap, come here! The "Aqui Margarita" is pretty strong and under $6. I dunno if the bartender hooked it up but it was mostly filled with alcohol (just the way it should be)!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The prices are reasonable but the food lacks flavor. The presentations of the food look really good but when you try the food it always feels like it's missing something. I suggest that they add more...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Matt & I met again at Aqui in downtown Campbell. Great Guacamole, great Margaritas .....Always. Never disappointed.
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good for what it is, Cal-Mex. It's bothersome to read so many Yelp reviews complaining that it's not Mexican food...well, it never claimed to be the real thing, rather, Mex with a Cali...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE Aqui! Stiff drinks, great location, easy parking, yummy food. Perfect place to go before a night out in Campbell, always a fun vibe and a healthy mix of people. For some reason I don't feel...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The "swirl" drink here is the best. But beware, any more than two and you will not be able to get out of bed the next morning! I would give the place four stars, but I giving it three because I think...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The grilled chicken burrito tasted healthy. I like the corn chips and guacamole the best
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I have a running list of 85 restaurants and counting to try (basically every restaurant with a 4* rating on yelp around here), but needed something in this neighborhood so even though Aqui's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a fan of their menu. But the staff is always friendly and the atmosphere is always fun. This is the place to go on a Friday afternoon for a cold drink in the Campbell sun. If you enjoy a good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place and could eat there every day and never tire of their food! First of all, the choices are unique and their specials offer a nice variety. I've never been disappointed in their food,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Aqui is pretty good. I love that their food is really creative and they put things together that you would never really think of combining. Plus they have a lot of tasty vegetarian options which I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bumpin this place up to 3.5! I've come back twice since my last review and I have to admit, the food is getting better for me. We tried the risotto cake tonight and OMG It is soooooooo good! Wow....I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Aqui is where I go when I want to feel somewhat healthy about my 'Mexican' food. Like everyone's said, it's not really 'Mex'... it'd definitely some sort of hybrid, interesting flavor combination...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 starz cuz I LUUUUUUUUVZ those sangria swirl margaritas. What a nice and refreshing way to get yo buzz on. Cute little atmosphere right in the middle of downtown campbell, lots of people watching...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty and quick for a lunch adventure. Wasn't blown away from the food, but if I was in the mood for a quick mexican meal, I would stop by again.
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For microwaved food, this was surprisingly good, though the prices are not that low. There are a lot of unique flavors and special additions which make the overall offering very nice, plus an...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I really liked this place. My stomach was less of a fan, but don't let that stop you (it didn't stop me!).The drinks had a nice kick to them (had the pear raspberry margarita). I have to start...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Aqui is always our first stop when we visit Campbell. The food is fresh and organic and always has a nice "twist" in the seasoning and presentation. This place is always packed with customers and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I must say I love love love this place. I have had it three times in the past week! I had the thai-chicken burrito, w/ a wheat tortilla, and sub. the slaw for extra chips, and let me tell you a big...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my first time to dine in this lovely restaurant. If it's not with our friends, I would go in there and check it out. Guess what? It's really amazing. The daily special were all tasty and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place!! They are an all organic Mexican restaurant (wow that's an oxymoron if I ever heard one) that are reasonably priced. But that's not why I am writing this review. If you go to Aqui,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place for week night quick & casual meal. I'm constantly impressed by their fresh ingredients and fast order fulfillment. Daily specials are often best item on menu on any given day. The bar...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food and dangerous margaritas! Plan to take a cab home or have designated driver. Creative menu. I love the cuban enchiladas. Breakfast is not a very good value. Lunch and dinner are great.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the better examples I've had in quite some time of California cuisine meets Mexican. My friend had natural veggie quesadilla (I hope I'm remembering correctly!), filled with black beans, sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Whoa. Note to self: Share a margarita next time. No, you cannot handle an entire margarita, passionfruit or not. Even after sharing the goat cheese and corn quesadilla AND the apple-walnut salad with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their food even so that the menu had changed. It's a nice place to have a lunch with your soupse or a friend. I had a lunch special wrap with rice and chicken with the walnut Mango salad. Its...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rule #1: Never call a Wrap a "roll-up". It's just wrong.Rule #2: Wraps RULE here. You'll never get one you don't like. (Unless you have a problem with Salmon, but that's ridiculous.)Rule #4: Order the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Aqui is a small chain and it's my favorite restaurant in Campbell, with very high marks for quality of food, organic ingredients and value. They serve Cal-Text-Mex food like burritos, southwest-style...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there on Sunday after church with two friends, quite a few people, but not packed to the point of suffocation. the ordering/pickup is similar to sonoma chicken coop across the street, you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with a friend yesterday during lunch. I ordered the veggie quesadilla and really enjoyed it. It comes with a nice salad with mangoes, walnuts and cranberries.I also ordered the hummus with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Aqui has a fresh take on Mexican food. The specials are always new and interesting. For dessert, you must try the flourless chocolate cake. It is so delicious and different that I've ordered whole...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My bf and I decided to have one of our "adventures" and went exploring in Campbell... after cruising through the farmer's market, we were ready for lunch. After seeing the ginormous line in front of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are so many things I love about this place. I can ride my bike there and sit outside and have a margarita. The food is much better than I thought it would be by looking at it. They offer a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for lunch with a friend. I had the Thai chicken burrito. I wouldn't recommend ordering it. It was okay, but there wasn't enough sauce in it. It was just rice and chicken with a little...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Aqui's. Love it. I've been hooked on this Cal Mex fare since the original Willow Glen location opened. I also hit up the Blossom Hill and Snell location on occasion, but my favorite is their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Such a big fan of Aqui. Though they aim for the Tex-mex/cal food, they're the only restaurant that is healthy and incorporates healthy ingredients in their food. My fave item to get here is their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Healthy Mexican with a view to peoplewatch outside. Great outside seating, community feel. Food tastes great. I always get the Apple/Walnut salad with Salmon and my husband gets the Grilled Chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
meh it was ok. Not the best place I have been but certainly not the worst. Basically it has a nice spot on the main street of campbell. I had their enchiladas which were so so, nothing special. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I met some friends for dinner here this evening. It was a nice evening and the outdoor seating was filled when we arrived, but we did manage to grab a table as a group was leaving. The place was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, ok setting. The high concept decor suggested sit down, but the metal chairs and highly active bussers suggested busy taqueria. The food has a modern tex-mex feel, which was very...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I recommend this place for tasty fresh Tex-Mex food. The food is good, plentiful and fresh. Salas are fresh and very flavorful as well. The price is very reasonable and you can certainly eat...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I guess I'm just not a fan of Tex Mex or Cali mex or whatever you call this type of food. But obviously this place appeals to people because its always crowded!!I need to pull one of these local...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When my friend and I learned that it was going to be a 60-75 minute wait for a table at Stacks we settled on coming here for our Sunday brunch. I got the Blue Corn Classic Scramble and she got the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Aside from the tortilla soup, the food here is amazing! MmMm!I got the Tortilla wrap (Texas Angus Beef) and OMG, it was amazing! The flavors were great and the meat was moist and juicy. My bf got the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had the Cuban Pork Enchiladas and the Greens Salad. Both were pretty flavorless and far from being authentic tasting food. Was hoping for something more for my $15 lunch.
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The thing about this place is that its food does not cater well to most people's taste buds. I guess the ingredient are fresh and all but most people I talk to, including myself ;), find the flavors...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I frequent this Aqui location at least once a week. The service has never failed and neither has the food. The staff is always SUPER FRIENDLY & very ACCOMMODATING. I will continue to be a regular...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was a Friday night just finished the Campbell Art Walk with my friend and son and decided to grab something lite to eat. So it was between Sonoma Chicken Coop or Aqui Mexican Grill Restaurant. They...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Average... not authentic but it does the job. The chips & guacamole are good though. I'm pretty sure they used bagged chips though. *shrugz* Very mediocre but outside seating is a plus!
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Aqui's on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Since we had the dog with us, we figured we could try something new while in the area. It's new so the area is really clean and they have people...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The experience: After much debate between the Coop, Staks, and Aqui my boyfriend and I strolled in early last Sunday afternoon after a pleasant trip to the farmer's market. The line was short, the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place, located in an awesome location at lunch because the sun shines right into the restaurant. They also have an outdoor seating/patio area for warm days. Their daily specials are all very...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry, but this is the blandest Mexican food I've ever had. It tastes more American than Chipotle, and that's saying something. This is in the same league as Taco Bell, except this has a bathroom...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
An interesting casual dining restaurant that serves a variety of food with south of the border flavors. They have a full bar with some signature margaritas that are sweeter than should be legal. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was drawn here on a Friday night, mostly due to the bright glowing "Margarita" sign outside. It was very crowded and noisy, but a staff member quickly appeared out of nowhere to help us navigate the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Good comes out fast, and looks good, but it is barely edible.No thanks.
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We like this informal, kid-friendly restaurant. They have a good menu selection and all the food that I've had there was steaming hot and freshly made. I recently had the chile colorado and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Aquis in old downtown Campbell has bland Disneyland versions of Mexican food. Healthy but boring concoctions designed for the American notion of food as fuel. Even though this place is barely a year...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for lunch after picking up my shoes. The guy in the front was extremely nice but I felt the food lacked flavor. I had ordered a grilled chicken burrito that came with coleslaw and chips on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So delicious! Not to mention quality ingredients (many are organic) and very affordable (mostly under $9.00). We especially like the salmon taco, which comes with a large wild salmon fillet, light...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a four stars. My favorite item on the menu is the salmon burrito. The kids had the crab cakes and loved them. We went on a Saturday, and it was packed. We waited 20 minutes to get a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you truly want Mexican or even tex-mex... this may not be your place. But if you want mexican-styled food and have an open mind, this place is really great! Their dishes are not all too traditional...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't been here for awhile and I stopped in for a recent dinner with a couple friends. Aside from their potent margies and sangria, I ordered the bbq chicken quesadilla. Very yummy and simple. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, you're not going to get authentic Mexican food here, so don't rip on it because it's not Mexican-Mexican. As the name states, Cal Mex. It's very Californian (Sonoma Goat Cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When asking for directions to this place, don't say, "Donde esta Aqui?" Where is... "here"? Whatever - you know I don't speak Spanish.Others seem to hate it, but I actually love the "order here,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went here, I think I had a burrito. The food was good, thats what I could remember, but again, nothing special. What I do remember is that I didn't care for ordering my food and then...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Aqui Cal Mex in Campbell was something to look forward to because the first time was caught us off guard good! Aqui is a casual, upscale, full service bar, seat yourself, cafeteria tray, pick up your...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum, light but flavorful. I had, on different days, the guacamole, blackened mahi, crab cake, and the shrimp wraps, all great, the salad is great too....but the Margarita swirl....WOW. Perfect with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Never actually had the food, but if they could put the Margarita swirl into an IV bag, I would die happy!
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is consistently bland. No matter what I've had here, there is no taste to it. I don't really know how they are doing so well that they can afford the rent in 3 South Bay locations. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The concept of this restaurant is very simliar to Panera Bread. You order and you get a pager when the food is ready.I got the Mango Ginger Salad which included the jicama and cucumbers. It's pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 1/2 starsFor some reason this location's food isn't as top notch as their Lincoln location that the fam and I have been going to since I was a young'un. BUT, the plates are still satisfying, the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food with great prices and great presentation. I recommend it for a quick meal in and out before a movie or something like that. And if you are into the whole not having a waiter thing, i guess...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Mexican food in the south bay!!! I wish I can give them 6 stars.The Food: *****Simply the best Cal Mex food I had. very creative Mexican food. everything is good. The fresca are very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even if the food has gotten a little lackluster, I'm still a fan. Quick, convenient, eat-in or to-go makes this a great choice if you work in or around Downtown Campbell.
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed their grilled Salmon on organic polenta. Since we were WALKING home we made sure to try their 3 shot 16oz margaritas. I liked sampling all of their serve-yourself dips. I got up to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I eat here about once a week and always enjoy the food. The place is clean, the staff is friendly, and there is ample parking in the garage behind the restaurant if you can't find street parking....
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is big and clean...with a good size bar, the food is also good. Self-served, good place to grab a drink after work. Bartenders are nice. Met some cool, down to earth people there.
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I opted to go here instead of Stacks because of the long wait there (30 minutes for our party of 2 @ around 11 AM). After looking over Aqui's menu, we decided on splitting the avocado...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for a friend's birthday as the place to go for drinks after our delicious meal down the street and I have to say that this place is definitely the value in terms of bang for your buck. After...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Healthy, yummy, kid-friendly, helpful staff and good portions for a fair price. Ordering is a bit confusing, but after the first few visits it gets easier.
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Aqui, we have to talk. We've tried to get along. I've tried to like you three or four times in the last 5 months, but the chemistry is not there. I have to just come out and say it: I'm not into...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for some late night drinks and they have an interesting selection of margaritas. If I wasn't watching my calorie intake, I would try them all! Service is friendly and the place just has a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I go here quite often because its down the block from work and its pretty fast. For my tastes, they dont have a good selection of food. Im not a veggie or fish eater so Im pretty screwed. But the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What else can you ask for in a budget friendly place? Good food, excellent and friendly service, super clean and efficient. Seems like someone (like a manager or owner) is always on site keeping tabs...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5This is the second location I have visited with little or success at the salads.Great location, polite staff, and very enticing HOT entrees. I keep ordering the wrong thing...clearly. To be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Aqui is a fantastic place to go for lunch or dinner. While I definitely I have my favorite dishes, I've eaten at Aqui so many times that I've sampled most of the menu and have never been...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I must be turning into a lush.I was across the street at Chicken Coup with my girlfriends. We were sitting outside and they were having dinner. I wasn't hungry but was along for the ride. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OOOOHHH SWEET JESUS LET ME BATHE IN THE SWIRL!!!!!!! I fell in love with this place not neccesarily for the food but for the kick ass swirl drink which is margarita and sangria mixed together. They...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My food review (for the other location) is here -http://www.yelp.com/biz/aqui-cal-mex-grill-san-jose-2#hrid:5bMT9qKyFKurCqQIxpyjxgOut of the three locations, this one is the noisiest and the least...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
aqui has quickly become my favorite place to eat.how can one resist their organic and wild choices?!where else can i get a salmon taco with a HUGE pieceof organic and WILD salmon!? for less than $10i...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Uh...no..I don't think I will ever come back here again. As someone who demands excellence when it comes to service, this place seems to be lacking. I always sit at the bar so I can watch the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We went here because it looked cool, we had heard good things and we love Mexican food. Talk about a disappointment. Mexican should not be bland, especially if it is a Thai influenced burrito. Four...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Go to chipotle instead! Their steak here sucks---it's chopped into big hard-to-chew pieces. There wasn't much flavor in our beef burritos. I was very disappointed since yelp seemed to give this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is definitely 3 stars only. Not the best Mexican food but the prices are not bad.. I guess you get what you pay for.. Service decor cool bar stools margi machine= 4 stars for sure!I like to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure if the cashier was new, but she seemed to be quite a bit distracted. We came here after walking out of Sonoma Chicken Coop across the street.The noise levels were not that bad, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very much a chain restaurant except for the Margaritas. How a restaurant that employs so many hispanic cooks/etc., can make such lousy Cal Mex food, I don't know. Food is bland, salad bar blander...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Aqui? Alla? Alli?Aqui! Aqui, which also means "here," en la idioma o la linqua de espanol, is absolutely COOL. So what exactly makes it cool?Well, if you read my previous posts, I think you would...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Such a dissappointment. The food had absoultely no flavor and the selection was horrible. They wouldn't even customize a cheese and potato enchalida to be a cheese enchalida, come on! How hard would...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm....I have mixed reviews of this place.I am seeing Yelper Scott L's review of the place and I see he has a point. Dining here is putting a gamble on it, because it all seems like an experiment.The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
if this was a review on just the food, i'd give it 4 stars. but because this place is a zoo, i had to downgrade.whenever i come here, it's usually because i forget how super crowded it is. i like...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After eating here at least five times, I'm giving it 3.5 stars. Needs to have more specials, more flavor and do something to muffle how LOUD it is in here. The specials are set and they're OK, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the food here and the fact that you can get as much of the salsas you'd like. We came once with a group of 8 and had no trouble finding a seat. One thing I noticed is that it gets loud in here,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The outside makes theis place look really promising, but the food was not what I expected. The menu is overwhelming...I agree with Christy R. who said "Bland". The food is definitely uninspired and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a fan. Even when it is crowded I never have to wait long for my lunch order. Usually getting something to-go, they are always accommidating when I ask to hold this or that. Also, have a good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we go there at least once a month They have a great salsa bar good Ice tea and nice atmosphere, in this low cost fusion Cal/Mex restaurant.All of the other Aqui's are consistently good but I like the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sangria is good!My taquitos weren't that good, kinda mushy bland. Although my friend's spinach mango crabcake salad was pretty good. I'd go back, just for the sangria, and to try something else on the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i am never making a blended marg again without surrounding it with sangria - how did i miss this flavor sensation opportunity! I am a HUGE fan of fresh mex salads and combos and this place does it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The one redeeming factor to Aqui's are their vast array of margaritas, save that it's awful.
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
One word comes to mind when I think of Aqui: "Bland." I'm not all that wild about fusion-y places to begin with and Aqui does nothing to boost that opinion. Everything here kind of tastes the same. Or...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
2 words... ~Swirly Margarita~Going... Going... Gone!
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went there its good white mexican upscale food.. Much better than chipotle
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for drinks out with the girls! The drinks are reasonable compared to the prices in downtown LG and they are plenty strong. After 2 make sure you aren't driving any time too soon :-)...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a Saturday night. The day was hot so the temperature is perfect meaning that there are a lot of people out tonight. Flip flops, summer dresses and shorts abound. We do two loops around the small...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's cheap but it is really just ok. It's not Mexican and it's not Californian. It's fusion and it works ok but nothing to get excited about. I prefer Andale.
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A solid place to go for lunch. The food is good, and they have a good selection of tasty salsas. The burritos are done well. I thought I was going to hate the coleslaw they make with the pumpkin...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I hated this place, it is so big with no attention to detail. I find it like a fast food place which serves alcohol. It's cheap and the margarita is good for industrially made one. I would rather have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We love this place. Not fancy. You stand in line to order, but you get a chance to look over the menu and see the "chalkboard" describing the specials for the day. They even have examples on the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is everything that sucks about suburbia. It feels so fake and every piece of food I have had in the place reeks of averageness. A huge insult to Cali Mex food...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Aqui is great!Good prices, interesting menu, fast service, fun decor, and margaritas. What more could you want?I really do love the menu options. There are quite a few healthy choices if you want to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I ended up at this establishment unplanned, after a Saturday afternoon stroll down the Los Gatos Trail dropped us off near downtown Campbell. We had seen the restaurant before, but this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I've only been here once but I hated it. Friend of mine wanted to go, so sure... I'll try anything once. I had a grilled chicken burrito that had some horrible sweet sauce on it and other...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
more of a 3.5, but hey, i really like the place hah.this place is totally califormia mexican cuisine. not the authentic & greasy mexican (although very delicious too!) mostly everything is fresh &...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't care what y'all say about your margaritas pouring out of a slurpee machine--I guarantee if I brought you back to my place and I had one of those machines in my kitchen, we'd be making some...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not getting this place. Is it fast-food? It is Mexican food? Oh, I get it - it's kind of like a fusion thing, huh? (Personally, I don't think Mexican should be fusion anything - it just needs...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool place.. Very clean... Service was fine..Nice locationFood was good.I have been trying to eat healthy so i ordered a Cesar sald with chicken. At least I am trying.. A nice big salad came out. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for dinner with friends. I liked their agua frescas, we had the mango lime one which was really thirst quenching. I really liked their guacamole, I think I could eat a whole bowl of that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Aqui! I live so far from here but I would call my friend in a minute and set up a movie day in Campbell just so we could end up here for lunch. It's a great place for outdoor eating & watching...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We used to live in Willow Glen and go to that Aqui - but now we live in Campbell and LOVE this Aqui - the people that work here know who you are and make u feel welcome.Food is easy, cheap and yummy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on a Friday afternoon with my fiance for drinks and dinner around 5pm. I really enjoyed the outside patio and being able to sit outside and watch Campbell Ave and all of the people try to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy! I pretty much have the same thing: Salmon roll-ups/wraps. Tortilla wrapped around salmon with a bit of white rice and crunchy lettuce and mango salsa.Usually I'm not crazy about ordering...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had been to the Aqui in Willow Glen many times before and, when this opened right down the street from me, I was really excited. And rightly so! It is just as good as the one in willow glen, not as...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So glad they finally opened in Campbell! I'd gone to the Willow Glen location for years but now I don't have to travel as far.This new location is just as noisy as their original spot. High ceilings,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I tried. Twice. Won't go back.The "industrial strength" Margaritas aren't bad but the food just isn't worth waiting in line for. I hate waiting in line.I also don't care for pre-prepared, warmed up...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so happy that Aqui's is in Campbell! This is a great place to have lunch after visiting the farmer's market.I can't say which is my favorite entree - but everything I've had here has been...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I must have looked confused while approaching the cashier because the manager welcomed us and asked if it was our first time. She told us the specials and explained that Aqui is a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to get a great, flavorful and inexpensive lunch or dinner. The food combines a lot of different flavors and styles which make for some interesting menu items. My fav is the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We have been going to the downtown Campbell location since it first opened. It is great for families since you don't have to wait around for a server. The food comes out almost immediately after...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Stick with the specials board and you can't go too far wrong here (I'm especially fond of Thursday's lemon-ish chicken special). The wraps are a bit dull, unless you get some extra sauce and dip them...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is some of the best Mexican food I have ever had in the Bay Area. I live waaaay up in Vallejo, and I would drive through harsh winter storms in a leaky car to get to this place. My main reason...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Unbelievably crowded with families on Halloween. Something to do with trick-or-treating downtown. I went here on the advice of a friend and the menu was pretty diverse. The restaurant, however, tries...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Very bland, "healthy" Mexican food. Odd salsas at the salsa bar, one is particularly sweet and bad. Outdoor seating is on the most uncomfortable, cheap chairs I have ever encountered. Either no one...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to describe this place as Mexican. It's not even quite fresh-Mex or Cal-Mex either. It's more like fresh-Mex with an organic twist. Their menu consists of items like goat cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A decent place for Mexican food. You basically order at the cashier and the food is served promptly some 15 minutes later. Yes, that means you serve yourself. No waiter, no tip. Pretty much a "pseudo"...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i'm from Texas, so it was interesting for me to try another xxx-Mex type. Cal-Mex appealed to me since I'm in Cali now, so a couple of co-workers and I decided to give this restaurant a shot. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
How can you fuck up a margarita ? MAKE IT IN A SQUISHEE MACHINE. What the hell is going on at this place ? First off, I hate the seating inside; cafeteria-style dining should be left where it belongs,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Just Poor! :(
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Parking was easy and the food was fine (though I can't remember what I ate). Normal range of fountain beverages available.Just bring a friend to hold your table, or else someone else can take it...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
KID FRIENDLY!!!!! Just remember that. Your little one can make all the noise she/he wants to. It's kinda like Sonoma Chicken across the street where you order and seat yourself. It's in the new...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm from Texas, where Tex-Mex is a standard in the diet, no matter what kind of food you like. Even vegetarians eat Tex-Mex there. So when I moved here and found a Cal-Mex joint I had to try it out. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for a quick get together with friends. The only drawback is the seating is limited for large parties - you have to beg borrow and steal extra chairs as you can get them on a weekend...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant is very oddly shaped in my opinion - the interior seems odd but hey, whatever.Sitting at the bar, I mull over the highly anticipated drink list and choose one. The bartender proceeds...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just ate here for the first time 2 nights ago. I have to say that my dinner was good. I had the Salmon/Mango roll-up. My husband and my son both ordered the steak plate. Reading the menu you would...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place deserves 3.5 stars, the service was great and people were really nice. The restaurant is big and convenient. lots of outdoor seating to take advantage of the great weather in Campbell....
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's good; not great, but good. Decent prices, nice menu. Vegetarian options; that's a plus! Tonight I had the potato and cheese enchiladas served w/ black beans and green rice. They were good....
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This new location in Campbell is like a blind date with a good looking guy that goes south. Looks intriguing from the outside, nice decor, interesting paintings on the walls, looks clean, okay menu,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Went there on 8/16. I had the steak burritto sub romaine for rice and add guac. We also had polenta and chips. We LOVE the Willow Glen location and were psyched when the Campbell one opened since it's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, you walk in, place your order, get a pager, pick up your utensils, napkins, fountain drinks, & seat yourself. Your pager goes off when your food is ready to be picked up. This concept is getting...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Same quality of food, I think, as the Willow Glen location. I tend to eat my usuals--either the salmon caesar or potato enchiladas--and I've never gone wrong with them. The only drawback about this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
omg their industrial margaritas are deadly!!! they are so strong and so worth the money!! i would come back for the margaritas alone!! i can't believe they come out of a machine!! i have tried the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've got to agree with the last reviewer. True, I've been here before and the experience was at least enjoyable. It seems I got lucky with the dish I ordered the first time. There is nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Yelp! you did me wrong.....sorry to have to be the odd man out but I just came back from Aqui with my bf and really didn't enjoy the food at all. I got the Spicy Cuban Enchiladas (not one ounce of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For "fast food" this place in my eyes is great. Organic, fresh and creative besides being just fast. I go to both the WG and the Campbell location regularly. Sitting outside adds to the places also.I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was SO excited when they opened the Campbell location. I frequented the Willow Glen location a lot. KILLER margaritas, healthy and very good food choices. I think a lot of people in Campbell were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I love that it's close enough to my house for me to bicycle there, order up my dinner, and then chill out on the outdoor patio with a cold Negra Modelo and dish of guac while I wait...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I knew this place was being added to downtown Campbell and Allison was going to be the bar manager there I knew I would be there all the time..My fav margarita is the Orage Agave..you should go...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a great patio and it is in a great location on Campbell Ave. When I went there it was nice and quiet and had some great shady spots to sit. Perfect for those hot summer days,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just met up for lunch with a friend here. Don't expect authentic Mexican- that's not what it is. I got a grilled chicken burrito and it was very good. I like the green rice they use. It's served...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Looking for a Mexican version of Sonoma Chicken... great, big margaritas!!, good and plentiful guacamole and great variety on the menu.This place will do well. Everyone imaginable was sitting on the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like their idea. A taqueria-esque style restaurant, good prices, fresh tasty food, nice ambiance & ... A FULL BAR!!! Wooooo Hooooo! What a fucking concept, I'm not surprised that there are two...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like this location with its high ceilings and more ample seating than the one in Willow Glenn. The food seems to be fairly consistent with the other location, as well. It's a nice addition to the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As always, this place is delicious. Great fresh food presented beautifully, and they always have specials. The people who work here are great, it's like the staff has spent half of their lives at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good, with fresh ingredients.Unfortunately for those allergic to cilantro, it's in darn near everything! However, they were very helpful identifying what it was in and proposing...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so I went/go to a big drinking college, so the drinking culture is something I'm slowly shedding in the real world.But oh.my.god. A place that has neon signs advertizing "industrial strength...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First time going here and i'd have to say it was good. I like the chips and guacamole. There's something about it that taste really good. I like the self serve salsa bar however the salsa, in my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a huge fan of cal-mex food but the food at Aqui is really terrific with many options for vegetarians including a cheese enchilada filled also with red potatoes and grilled onions. I recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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