San Jose Mexican Restaurant
801 Sparkleberry Ln, Columbia, SC, 29229
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Address :
801 Sparkleberry Ln
Columbia, SC, 29229 - Phone (803) 419-8862
- Website https://sanjosemex.com/
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Opening Hours
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Very Loud
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Rob B.
We were driving back to Charlotte from Myrtle Beach and needed to stop for dinner since our stomachs were rumbling. We opted to sit down as opposed to stopping for take out, and San Jose seemed like a viable option. The interior is large and the place is definitely family-owned, which is always nice to see. The menu features your typical Mexican fare such as the combination platters as well as Mexican specialties. For dinner I ordered my Mexican go-to...carniatas ($10.50.) The carnitas were prepared differently compared to how I usually see them, as the meat came out still attached to the bone. The meat was a little fatty but overall was very tasty. The rice and beans were both cooked well, which is something I don't always find at Mexican restaurants. The missus ordered the vegetarian combo A ($7.50), which consisted of a bean burrito and a cheese enchilada. The cheese enchilada was stuffed with rich, heavy cheese which ended up not being too appetizing, as it was simply too much. San Jose ended up being nothing spectacular, but was still a decent stop. I don't know if I'd go out of my way to stop back in again, but if we happen to be in the area around dinner time again then maybe I would go back.
(3)Megan M.
Don't give your business to cheaters and law breakers like Gregorio Leon!! San Jose Restaurante Mexicano at 801 Sparkleberry Lane will have to pay 11 employees $170,666 after investigatorss discovered that servers and kitchen staff were paid less than federally mandated minimum wages and were not adequately compensated for overtime work, according to a labor department Read more here: thestate.com/2012/06/12/…
(1)Jay C.
A very good place to taste Mexican food outside of Mexico. I stop by during my trip for a dinner and it was great. Try the combintion Fajita. I ordered for 1 person choice but, it easily can feed 2...
(4)Oscar B.
***LUNCH VALUE, BUT NOT FOR DINNER*** Here's the blunt of my review: For the quality and flavor of the food, paying for higher-priced plates doesn't make a difference. Go cheap here instead. Lunch Specials are available 11:30--2:30 Mon-Sat, with most specials priced at $5.50 and higher. ESTABLISHMENT: The restaurant looks deceptively more appealing from the outside. As you park and walk up to the building, your expectations are higher than they should be. (I advise that you check your expectations at the door or you'll experience a disappointing reality.) As you walk in, there is a bar immediately to the left and a reception booth directly in front of the entry. The interior cleanliness and maintenance of the furnishings are not on par with the expectation set forth by the grand presentation as you walk in from the outside. For the location of this restaurant, you would think they would at least spiffy up the place in order to attract more local diners and keep their business. The salt shaker was greasy. The floor was dirty. The workers were loud and vulgar (speaking vulgarly in Spanish). If I went to a hole-in-the-wall, I'd expect this type of ambience but in exchange for better food. SERVICE: The server was quick. He refilled my cup when it went empty, took my order and had my food out just 9 minutes later. (It could be due to little business at the time I arrived) FOOD: -Chips and Salsa- The flavor of the chips hit me like cigarette smoke in my mouth. I don't know if this could be due to old chips or 'recycled' chips being used. Once the thought crossed my mind, I left them alone so as to not disgust myself at the table. The salsa (for the chips) tasted as if it was sitting in an open container for days in a fridge full of other food...definitely not a fresh taste. I usually LOVE eating chips and salsa while I my food arrives at Mexican restaurants. This put a damper on my taste buds and my meal already. -Carne Asada- Let's start with the bad; the meat did not have enough (or perhaps any) seasoning. It tasted as if it had been cooked on the iron over remnants of other food, allowing some browning on the steak. But the meat itself did NOT have flavoring as if there was absolutely no preparation of the steak before it hits the heat. The rest of the platter was actually delicious. The avocado, tomato, lettuce preparation seemed fresh. Also, the beans and rice actually had plenty of flavor--surprisingly better tasting than the steak itself. -side of tortillas- I had asked for flour tortillas, but was given corn instead. I decided not to raise the issue. By this time, I just wanted to enjoy what I could from my meal and make the best of it. OVERALL: They have a happy hour and a bar, so perhaps their forté is partying and not food. If you do chose this place, come when you have a lunch crave for Mexican during your work day. But seek out better places if you have the time. It doesn't have to be more expensive for Mexican food to be of higher quality. It just requires a staff that prides themselves in maintaining a high standard for quality Mexican food. People who know the difference will become loyal patrons of such establishments.
(2)John H.
Solid Mexican restaurant. Not amazing quality, but consistently pretty good with good atmosphere and service. Good enough to put into the regular rotation.
(4)N S.
Service is great. The waiter was friendly and kept a meticulous eye on our drink level..food was bombastic, loved the churros.
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