2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Second Place

Best Dining Value

At Aqui Cal-Mex, the chefs use various flavors including creations from the Southwest, Asia, California and Latin America that give each dish a bit of zest. For nontraditional Mexican food served California style, this is the place. Entrees at Aqui include the potato and cheese enchiladas, grilled salmon on organic polenta and Thai tofu tortilla roll-ups. The restaurant also prides itself on using organic ingredients and fresh-made soups, where the vegetables are all natural and grown locally. (LF)


2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Second Place

Best Mexican

At Aqui Cal-Mex, the chefs use various flavors including creations from the Southwest, Asia, California and Latin America that give each dish a bit of zest. For nontraditional Mexican food served California style, this is the place. Entrees at Aqui include the potato and cheese enchiladas, grilled salmon on organic polenta and Thai tofu tortilla roll-ups. The restaurant also prides itself on using organic ingredients and fresh-made soups, where the vegetables are all natural and grown locally. (LF)


2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - First Place

Best Restaurant Patio

On warm summer nights, locals flock to this cozy patio with its tiled fountain and twinkly lights to sip margaritas and nosh on Mexican comfort food. When the weather turns cooler the party continues, thanks to the miracle of heat lamps, making it possible to believe we're in our own private Acapulco right here in the heart of Willow Glen.


2008 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Third Place

Best Patio

Popular Aqui restaurant offers a blend of flavors from the Southwest, Asia, California and Latin America served in a lively, colorful atmosphere. Great margaritas and an extensive tequila list add to the restaurant’s appeal.

-- Metro, Silicon Valley's Weekly Newspaper, September 24, 2008


2007 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Staff Pick and Reader Survey Winner - First Place

Best Restaurant Patio
Best Margarita

— Metro, Silicon Valley's Weekly Newspaper, September 26, 2007