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San Jose Mexica
San Jose Mexica
San Jose Mexica

San Jose Mexican Restaurante

Mexican, Southwestern

San Jose is an excellent and affordable way to enjoy a pleasant day or evening. We offer fast, friendly service with a full menu and a full bar. JOIN US TODAY! Every day we work hard to provide you, with an outstanding and unique experience for you and your family. Come and enjoy what everyone else has been talking about so you can experience the fun, excitement, excellent food and service that our restaurants have to offer you.

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Location and hours

Location

Location

5051 Main Street , Shallotte, NC

(910) 754-9181

Hours

Hours

Monday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

More details

Delivery
Dine In
Reservations
Takeout
Pickup
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Accessible

Reviews

Overall rating

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4.5

(67 reviews)

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Reviewed on June 21, 2020 Verified Purchase

Both of us thought our meals were delicious. Excellent shredded chicken.

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Mallory T.
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Reviewed on March 5, 2020 Verified Purchase

The waiter was so nice. We had a big plate of food and was very good.

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Shirley R.
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Reviewed on October 25, 2019 Verified Purchase

We eat there or order out at least twice a week! They are wonderful!

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Gina G.
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Reviewed on September 29, 2019 Verified Purchase

Food was great and so was the service. Plus they have good prices. We will definitely be going back.

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Charles G.
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Reviewed on August 9, 2019 Verified Purchase

First visit, will return. Brought chips and salsa to table immediately. Friendly service.

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Carol B.
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Reviewed on August 7, 2019 Verified Purchase

The food was excellent and the service was great !

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Charles G.
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Reviewed on August 7, 2019 Verified Purchase

The food was excellent and the service was great !

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Charles G.
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Reviewed on August 7, 2019 Verified Purchase

The food was excellent and the service was great !

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Charles G.
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Reviewed on August 7, 2019 Verified Purchase

The food was excellent and the service was great !

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Charles G.
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Reviewed on August 2, 2019 Verified Purchase

Food was excellent - service was an issue - got order wrong twice - 3rd time was the charm

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Nancy R.
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Reviewed on July 28, 2019 Verified Purchase

The service and food are excellent. The employees are so nice and friend,y.

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Patti D.
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Reviewed on July 28, 2019 Verified Purchase

The service and food are excellent. The employees are so nice and friend,y.

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Patti D.
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Reviewed on June 27, 2019 Verified Purchase

kevin was a delightful waiter professional attentive got my order right...my togo salad was alittle wilted,tho

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Joan F.
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Reviewed on May 2, 2019 Verified Purchase

We asked for no cilantro - tiny bit in guacamole, and my guest found some in her salad.

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Denise F.
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Reviewed on February 24, 2019 Verified Purchase

Two people got the same item but one plate had very less amount of food than the other.When I asked the waiter about it, he ignored me and said enjoy and walked off.i ordered a frozen margarita and he brought a liquid drink and said they didn't have the frozen yet.

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Charles G.
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Reviewed on February 24, 2019 Verified Purchase

Two people got the same item but one plate had very less amount of food than the other.When I asked the waiter about it, he ignored me and said enjoy and walked off.i ordered a frozen margarita and he brought a liquid drink and said they didn't have the frozen yet.

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Charles G.
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Reviewed on February 22, 2019 Verified Purchase

We always get the fajitas - they are the best we have ever had. Waitstaff is professional and very attentive. Last night they had a wonderful Mariachi band to entertain while we were dining. It is a well run, wonderful place.

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on February 10, 2019 Verified Purchase

Warm casual place. Food is plentiful and delicious, not to mention inexpensive. A rare combination for sure.

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Charles M.
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Reviewed on January 22, 2019 Verified Purchase

Lived in San Diego 10 yrs. was hard to find great Mexican food here until I came here. Great food great value. Will definitely be coming back. Lunch specials are well worth it!

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Pamela B.
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Reviewed on January 2, 2019 Verified Purchase

Sadly, the quality of their food and margaritas has declined. We love them, but they don’t care much any more and I miss the old staff!

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Terri H.
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Reviewed on January 2, 2019 Verified Purchase

Sadly, the quality of their food and margaritas has declined. We love them, but they don’t care much any more and I miss the old staff!

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Terri H.
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Reviewed on January 2, 2019 Verified Purchase

Sadly, the quality of their food and margaritas has declined. We love them, but they don’t care much any more and I miss the old staff!

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Terri H.
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Reviewed on December 18, 2018 Verified Purchase

Get the Carnita Tacos and ask for the Roja sauce or the Tomatillo Salsa — Excellent!!

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Terri H.
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Reviewed on December 16, 2018 Verified Purchase

Fresh seafood served hot! Large portions as well.

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Mark E.
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Reviewed on November 14, 2018 Verified Purchase

wish they would stop changing their coupon policies

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Joan F.
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Reviewed on August 22, 2018 Verified Purchase

Wait staff is wonderful and the food was fantastic

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on August 18, 2018 Verified Purchase

Food was great-- loved our server. Pina Colada was expensive but it was good.

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Pauline C.
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Reviewed on June 14, 2018 Verified Purchase

haven't been there in a while...nice to see they upgraded tables and chairs....they also increased their drink prices and did away w/the daily lunch special.....otherwise...consistent

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Joan F.
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Reviewed on June 9, 2018 Verified Purchase

Food was good; service was great. A good experience overall.

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Bill G.
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Reviewed on June 3, 2018 Verified Purchase

We eat here often. We love the food and the staff.

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Virginia L.
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Reviewed on March 25, 2018 Verified Purchase

The food was mediocre at best. The service was okay.

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Tiffany T.
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Reviewed on March 24, 2018 Verified Purchase

Great waiter! Helpful attentive and quick to meet our ever need. Hostess very friendly. Clean restaurant nice specials

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on January 16, 2018 Verified Purchase

Food was excellently prepared, the sauce was especially delicious, the shrimp were grilled to perfection! The service was quick, efficient and friendly!

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Judy K.
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Reviewed on December 14, 2017 Verified Purchase

food was excellent....hot,appetizing,filling...

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Joan F.
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Reviewed on October 19, 2017 Verified Purchase

food was excellent,presented in an appealing manner, waitress was genuine

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Joan F.
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Reviewed on October 17, 2017 Verified Purchase

Service was good, enjoyed the atmosphere and we were pleased with our food. Only suggestion we have is that we have had better salsa at other Mexican restaurants.

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Brian M.
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Reviewed on October 6, 2017 Verified Purchase

Friendly, attentive. Fresh food which came quickly

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Karen S.
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Reviewed on September 22, 2017 Verified Purchase

Service is always prompt and friendly.

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on September 20, 2017 Verified Purchase

Good service and great food

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Karen B.
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Reviewed on August 7, 2017 Verified Purchase

This restaurant is always good food. Service is always good also . . especially like the option to eat on their patio...pleasant atmosphere

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Constance D.
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Reviewed on July 30, 2017 Verified Purchase

Great food and ambience.

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Gerald O.
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Reviewed on July 24, 2017 Verified Purchase

What a gem in little Shallotte! Everyone there makes your dining experience wonderful. The salsa is tasty, chips are hot and the food is fresh and well prepared. I had the Pollo Jalisco and it was excellent!!!! They are very nice folks there, you won't go wrong!

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Terri H.
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Reviewed on July 17, 2017 Verified Purchase

Food and service were great!

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Kelli B.
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Reviewed on June 23, 2017 Verified Purchase

They were VERY busy but service was excellent, beers were fresh / ice cold and food was great. We have been coming in more since recent mgmt. change. * Put some Tapatio or Valentina Hot Sauce on the tables please!

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on June 15, 2017 Verified Purchase

was surprised to see a charge for a togo order;they kept giving me ice in my drink,when I asked them not to...my waiter did not come back and asked if I needed more to drink...other servers did

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Joan F.
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Reviewed on June 12, 2017 Verified Purchase

Service and food were excellent

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on June 10, 2017 Verified Purchase

I USUALLY EAT HERE AT NIGHT. I TOOK MY FRIEND IN FOR LUNCH.. I ORDERED TOCO'S THE WAITRESS TOLD ME THEY DON'T HAVE TOCO'S AT LUNCH..WE DISCUSSED THAT A MINUTE...THEN I ORDERED A QUESADILLA. IT CAME BUT WAS ONE TOCO ROLLED OVER WITH STEWED CHICKEN IN IT. I HAD CHICKEN ALL WEEK AT HOME. I JUST COULDN'T EAT IT..STEWED CHICKEN????

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Shirley N.
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Reviewed on May 5, 2017 Verified Purchase

Food is consistently good and I love the outside dining.

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Constance D.
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Reviewed on May 4, 2017 Verified Purchase

Waitress very helpful

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on May 4, 2017 Verified Purchase

Food was good, but new menu the selections are limited to what they were and the prices are higher.

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Reviewed on December 17, 2016 Verified Purchase

I requested a taco salad minus a few things and got it just the way I requested without a problem. They are always friendly and quick here.

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on October 14, 2016 Verified Purchase

Authentic fresh Mexican food

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on September 14, 2016 Verified Purchase

Fresh food prepared just right

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on June 1, 2016 Verified Purchase

We both had the fajitas - my wife had the steak and I had chicken. They were served hot, with plenty of veggies and meat. Excellent!

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Dennis G.
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Reviewed on March 3, 2016 Verified Purchase

Service was very good. Food was OK, and prices were high compared to other Mexican restaurants in the area.

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on July 2, 2015 Verified Purchase

In my opinion, it was a little pricey for what I got.

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on June 5, 2015 Verified Purchase

Nice environment, excellent and friendly service. My wife had the best mixed fajitas she has ever had, but my quesadillas were disappointing, as they used canned chicken rather than fresh grilled, and it was very noticeable.

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Dennis G.
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Reviewed on April 25, 2015 Verified Purchase

We really enjoyed the experience and the food was great.

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on March 19, 2015 Verified Purchase

Great food good portion good customer service

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Reviewed on February 7, 2015 Verified Purchase

Great food

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Reviewed on January 10, 2015 Verified Purchase

Pleasant staff

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Reviewed on December 14, 2014 Verified Purchase

Food is great, as well as the chips and salsa!

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Reviewed on September 8, 2014 Verified Purchase

Southwestern eggroll appetizer portion was too small

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on September 8, 2014 Verified Purchase

Southwestern eggroll appetizer portion was too small

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on April 13, 2014 Verified Purchase

SUPER NICE STAFF

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Jodi L.
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Reviewed on April 10, 2014 Verified Purchase

My husband tried shrimp tacos for the first time and loved them!

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Guest Diner
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Reviewed on April 10, 2014 Verified Purchase

Best Mexican food we've had in a long time! Guacamole made tableside and fabulous enchiladas.

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Kristina A.

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