My birthday arrived on a sunny, summer evening, when I was deciding where to go out to eat with my family. It was my special day and my decision was obvious- Aqui Cal-Mex in San Jose, California. I have always loved this restaurant.
Its charming and spacious architectural design and the superb food makes it one of the best restaurants in Silicon Valley. As soon as you enter the doors of this eatery, you are greeted by a blast of color. Unique sculptures and figurines are scattered around the restaurant. The staff is extremely kid- friendly, and make you feel at home. A stunning aspect of Aqui is their unique and tempting drinks. Every time I've been there there have been two special drinks on blackboard which proudly reveals the specials. One of these fruity concoctions include watermelon strawberry, which we had on this day. The two flavors are perfectly blended, and were meant for each other. The drinks at Aqui are some of the best I have ever drank.
The food in Aqui is colorful and pleasing to the eye. To let customers know how the food will be presented, some of the daily specials are made and kept in the front for people ts see. All the colors in the food are well contrasted. For example, the red sauce that drenches the enchiladas still allows you to witness the darkness of the black beans. All the food in Aqui is a mixture of Californian and Mexican food. Most of it tastes like Mexican food.
A traditional when we go to Aqui is the vegetarian platter with tamales, enchiladas, organic polenta, beans, and rice. The mouthwatering dishes always smell fantastic, and are full of aromatic Mexican flavors. The polenta melts in your mouth, and the grainy rice balances it out. Everything tastes fresh and is perfectly cooked. My brother and I usually order from the kid's meal. They have items such as burritos, enchiladas, and quesadillas which are kid sized. On my special day, I ordered a small platter which included two mini enchiladas, pinto beans and rice. The mini enchiladas were soft, flavorful, and drenched in sauce. The vibrant colors and the aromatic smell make the dish all the more tastier and pleasing to eat. The rice was soft and grainy, and the pinto beans melted in your mouth. In Aqui they do not use regular cheddar and jack cheese. Instead they use the traditional Oaxaca cheese which has a temperate but recognizable flavor and taste. However, none of the food in Aqui is too cheesy.
Aqui has plenty of tempting varieties for vegetarians. The food in Aqui is not too filling, so there is always room for dessert. Like the drinks, every time I have been there, there have been different desserts. On this day, they were presenting a coconut cheesecake, blueberry cobbler, and a flourless chocolate cake. The desserts are not too sweet and allow you to taste the other flavors in the dish. We chose a blueberry cobbler, and the first bite, was like eating a piece of heaven. The crispness of the buttery biscuit, along with the fresh, juicy, tart blueberry sauce gave me goosebumps. In less than five minutes, my family had gobbled the entire cobbler! When you get out the door of this restaurant, you'll have a full stomach and a satisfied soul.
Aqui is rated as 5-Ooh- La- La
Rating Scale: 1- Yuck!; 2- Junk; 3- Its OK; 4- Yummm!; 5- Ooh- La- La
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