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San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant Menu (Updated September 2025)

Welcome to San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant, a beloved culinary gem located at 8995 W Colonial Dr, Ocoee, FL. This family-owned establishment offers an inviting atmosphere filled with vibrant décor and friendly service, embodying the rich tapestry of authentic Mexican cuisine.

The menu is a delightful exploration of flavors, starting with their all-day offerings like Pollo Chipotle, featuring grilled chicken dressed in smoky chipotle sauce and served with traditional sides. Seafood lovers will enjoy the Shrimp Platter, available in three distinct styles, while those craving something heartier may indulge in the Enchiladas San Diego, generously filled with cheese and topped with savory red guajillo sauce.

  • Highlights:
  • Fresh Handmade Tortillas - Elevate your dining experience with their authentic handmade tortillas.
  • Generous Portions - Expect hearty servings that make for a fulfilling meal.
  • Refreshing Margaritas - Expertly crafted, they are a must-try complement to your meal.

Patrons rave about the exceptional service and welcoming ambiance, often returning for both the food and the impeccable hospitality. Each visit promises a culinary adventure that captures the heart of Mexican dining. Whether it's your first visit or a fond return, San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant is sure to delight.

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All Day - Dips

Cheese Dip

This SJ’s signature melted white cheese and jalapeno sauce will have you asking for more!

US$10.27

Guacamole

A fresh avocado de made with secret ingredients and Topped with pico de gallo.

US$10.40

Chorizo Dip

Mexican sausage and SJ’s Cheese Dip.

US$10.40

Beef Dip

Ground beef in a bowl of SJ’s Cheese Dip.

US$9.10

Bean Dip

Refried beans and SJ’s Cheese Dip.

US$9.10

All Day - Antijitos (Appetizers)

Sampler Platter

Try a little bit of everything with the ultimate sampler! This platter has it all: Quesadillas, Chimichangas, Flautas, Tamales and Nachos.

US$28.60

Spinach Dip

Spinach sauteed in our tomato sauce on top of melted San Jose’s cheese. Served with soft tortillas.

US$14.30

Handmade Tamales

Our traditional homemade shredded chicken or pork tamales, dressed and steamed in a corn husk. Three tamales served with sour cream and guaca side salad.

US$15.60

Taquitos

Bite-size crispy corn flautas stuffed with your choice of shredded chicken, beef tinga, or mashed casa fries. Served with sour cream and guaca side salad.

US$14.95

All Day - Starters

Huevos De Armadillo

Fresh deveined jalapenos stuffed with a tender shrimp, wrapped in bacon and fried to a spicy crunch! Served with smoky chipotle cream.

US$23.40

Queso Fundido

Grilled chorizo on top of melted San Jose’s cheese in a hot skillet. Served with sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo on the side, plus soft tortillas to prepare cheesy tacos, your way.

US$19.50

All Day - Sopas (Soups)

Chicken Soup

Chicken broth with shredded chicken Mexican rice and pico de gallo.

US$7.67

Consomme De Birria

Beef tinga, Mexican rice, and pico de gallo.

US$7.67

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Shredded chicken, crispy tortilla strips, fresh avocado, pico de gallo and a sprinkle of SJ’s shredded cheese.

US$8.97

Entree Soup

Make any soup an entree: Pollo, Carne, or Chicken Tortilla with fresh diced avocado. Served with tortillas.

US$18.07

All Day - Ensaladas (Salads) & Bowls

Taco Salad

A flour tortilla bowl filled with your choice of ground beef or shredded chicken, retried beans, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo.

US$16.77

Naked Fajita Salad

A fajita bowl sauteed with fresh bell peppers and onions. Mexican rice, refried beans, SJ’s Cheese Dip sauce, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo and SJ’s shredded cheese, all over a bed of lettuce.

US$23.40

Naked California Burrito

Everything the California Burrito has to offer without the tortilla!

US$23.27

Naked California Burrito Jr.

Everything the California Burrito has to offer without the tortilla!

US$20.67

Grilled Chicken Salad

A juicy, grilled white chicken breast over a bed of lettuce with avocado, tomatoes, bell peppers, red onions, and sprinkled with San Jose’s cheese.

US$22.10

House Salad

Lettuce, tomatoes, bell peppers, red onions, and SJ’s shredded cheese.

US$6.37

Ensalada De Nopal

Fresh cactus tossed with diced onions, tomatoes, cilantro, freshly squeezed lime juice, and queso fresco crumbles. Served chilled with crispy corn tostadas.

US$14.17

All Day - Quesadillas & Nachos

Cheese Quesadilla

Grilled, melted SJ’s cheese.

US$12.35

House Quesadilla

Pick one of your choices from our delicious options below.

US$14.17

Cheese Nachos

Melted SJ’s cheese galore.

US$12.35

House Nachos

Pick one of your choices from our delicious options below.

US$15.60

Quesadilla Rellena

A large folded, grilled flour tortilla filled with our ground beef, shredded chicken or juicy beef tinga and melted San Jose’s cheese. Served with guaca side salad and mexican rice.

US$23.25

Hawaiian Nachos

A layer of chips smothered in our SJ’s Cheese Dip, loaded with pork al pastor, pineapple, chorizo, SJ’s shredded cheese, and smoky chipotle sauce to give it a little kick. Topped with sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo.

US$24.05

Nachos Supreme

These nachos are loaded with ground beef, shredded chicken, beans, shredded cheese and smothered in our Cheese Dip sauce. Topped with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo.

US$24.05

All Day - Enchilladas

Enchiladas San Diego

SJ’s cheese enchiladas dressed in red guajillo sauce topped with diced grilled carne asada or chicken and pico de gallo. Served with Mexican Rice and Refried Beans

US$23.57

Enchiladas Verdes Rancheras

SJ’s cheese enchiladas dressed in green salsa topped with tender pork carnitas and thinly sliced sauteed bell peppers and onions. Served with Mexican Rice and Refried Beans.

US$24.57

Enchiladas Dinner Platter

Three enchiladas dressed in red guajillo sauce filled with your choice from below. Served with Mexican Rice & Refried Beans.

US$23.27

Miami Classic

Tender grilled shrimp enchiladas smothered in our SJ’s Cheese Dip sauce, topped with avocado and pico de gallo. Served with Refried Beans & Mexican Rice.

US$25.87

All Day - Signature Favorites

Flautas

Four contortillas, rolled and deep-fried, filled with shredded chicken or tinga. Topped with shredded cheese and served with Mexican Rice and guaca side salad.

US$21.95

Chimichanga

Wrapped and deep fried, a 12 inch flour tortilla stuffed with ground beef or shredded chicken cheese, a spread of refried beans and mothered in cheese dip. Served with Mexican Rice and guaca side salad.

US$23.25

Cheese Chiles Rellenos

Large poblano peppers lightly fried in an egg batter, stuffed with melted San Jose’s cheese and dressed in red mole sauce. Served with guaca side salad and Mexican rice.

US$24.55

Tostadas New Mexico

Crispy flat corn tostadas with a spread of refried beans and diced grilled carne asada. Two tostadas topped with fresh lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo and queso fresco crumbles.

US$21.95

Chilaquiles

A staple meal from the small villages of Mexico, this dish consists of corn chips smothered in our tomato sauce or salsa verde, topped with shredded chicken and queso fresco crumbles. Traditionally served with beans and guaca side salad.

US$23.25

Burrtios Texanos

Two crispy, grilled flour burritos with diced steak, San Jose’s cheese, grilled onions, and cilantro. Served with salsa verde and beans on the side.

US$23.27

San Jose's California Burrito

Flour tortilla stuffed with your favorite choice from below as well as Mexican rice, beans, San Jose’s cheese, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo. To top it all off it’s smothered in our signature Cheese Dip sauce.

US$24.57

San Jose's California Burrito Jr.

Flour tortilla stuffed with your favorite choice from below as well as Mexican rice, beans, San Jose’s cheese, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo. To top it all off it’s smothered in our signature Cheese Dip sauce.

US$21.97

Burritos Supreme

Two flour burritos stuffed with our ground beef or shredded chicken and smothered in our chunky tomato burrito sauce. Topped with lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, and San Jose’s cheese.

US$20.67

Stuffed Burrito

A large flour burrito stuffed with smoky, juicy beef tinga, and Mexican rice and beans. Smothered in Cheese Dip and topped with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo.

US$20.67

All Day - Tortas & Burgers

Torta

The famous Mexican sandwich on toasted telera bread with lime mayonnaise, a spread of beans, queso fresco, lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, and onions.

US$21.97

San Jose's Burger

A juicy, grilled sirloin beef patty topped with grilled chorizo, queso fresco, avocado, tomato, lettuce, onions and a spread of beans on a toasted hamburger bun.

US$21.97

Mexi Burger

A juicy, grilled sirloin beef patty with fresh, homemade guacamole, pico de gallo, lettuce and San Jose’s cheese on a toasted hamburger bun.

US$21.97

Double Cheeseburger

Two juicy, grilled sirloin beef patties with San Jose’s cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and red onions.

US$23.40

All Day - Fajitas

Fajitas Skillet

Traditionally served with Mexican rice, beans, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo. Includes your choice of soft flour or corn tortillas. Your favorite fajitas sauteed with bell peppers and onions and served on a sizzling skillet.

US$24.70

Fajitas Texans Skillet

Traditionally served with Mexican rice, beans, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo. Includes your choice of soft flour or corn tortillas. Juicy marinated steak, chicken and shrimp fajitas sauteed with bell peppers and onions served on a sizzling skillet.

US$37.70

Fajitas Mixtas

Traditionally served with Mexican rice, beans, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo. Includes your choice of soft flour or corn tortillas. Chicken and steak fajitas sauteed with bell peppers and onions, served on a sizzling skillet

US$28.60

Fajita Quesadilla

A large, folded grilled flour tortilla with San Jose’s cheese and your favorite fajitas sauteed with bell peppers and onions. Served with sour cream, guaca side salad and Mexican rice.

US$24.70

Fajitas Nachos

A generous layer of fresh corn chips smothered in our Cheese Dip sauce and your favorite fajitas sauteed with bell peppers and onions. Topped with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and San Jose’s cheese.

US$24.70

All Day - Tacos

Tacos Supreme

Classic crispy corn shells or soft flour tortillas with ground beef, shredded chicken or juicy beef tinga. Three tacos loaded with lettuce, SJ’s shredded cheese, sour cream and tomatoes. Traditionally served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

US$20.67

Fish Tacos

Four soft grilled corn street tacos with grilled tilapia or tender shrimp. Fresh cilantro and onions available upon request. Served with guacamole side salad and chipotle cream.

US$27.30

Tacos Chicago

Soft grilled corn tortillas with fresh cilantro and onions upon request. Four tacos served with beans, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo on the side.

US$23.27

All Day - Carne (Steak) & Puerco (Pork)

Carne Asada 8oz

Our marinated, top sirloin flap steak, grilled to your liking, topped with sauteed onions. Served with guaca side salad, mexican rice & refried beans. Includes your choice of soft tortillas and a chile frito.

US$27.30

Carne Asada 16oz

Our marinated, top sirloin flap steak, grilled to your liking, topped with sauteed onions. Served with guaca side salad, mexican rice & refried beans. Includes your choice of soft tortillas and a chile frito

US$36.27

La Tampiquena

Our marinated 8 oz. top sirloin flap steak, grilled to your liking, topped with sauteed onions and a half dozen grilled shrimp on a skewer. Served with two San Jose’s cheese enchiladas in red guajillo sauce, mexican rice & refried beans.

US$38.87

Carnitas Platter

Tender, braised pork tips with onions, marinated in our secret citrus spices. Traditionally served with guaca side salad, Mexican rice and beans. Includes your choice of soft tortillas and a chile frito.

US$27.17

Bistec Ranchero

A rustic dish, juicy steak slowly simmered in red ranchero sauce with tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions. Traditionally served with Mexican rice and beans.

US$27.17

Birria Platter

Our juicy, shredded beef slowly cooked in a smoky chipotle sauce. Traditionally served with Mexican rice and beans.

US$21.97

SJ's El Volcan

A generous mound of savory pork or chicken al pastor with chorizo, diced pineapple, San Jose’s cheese, salsa verde, onions, and cilantro. Served with soft tortillas.

US$27.17

Puerco En Salsa Verde

Served all over Mexico, shredded, braised pork slowly simmered in our green salsa. Traditionally served with Mexican rice and beans

US$27.17

Botana Imperial A La Grill

A large skillet loaded with carne asada, pechuga de pollo and pork carnitas. Topped with roasted jalapenos, onions, tomatoes, huevos de armadillo shrimp, queso asado, potatoes and chorizo.

US$58.50

All Day - Pollo (Chicken) & Mariscos (Seafood)

Milanesa

A thinly cut white chicken breast, breaded and fried. Served with guaca side salad and Mexican rice.

US$23.27

San Fernando

A grilled white chicken breast topped with melted San Jose’s cheese, tomatoes, onion, and bell peppers. Served with mexican rice & refried beans.

US$23.27

Chicken Chipotle

Grilled white chicken breast strips sauteed in smoky chipotle sauce and sprinkled with San Jose’s cheese. Served with mexican rice & refried beans and soft tortillas.

US$23.27

Pollo Con Mole

A traditional dish from Southern Mexico. Our shredded chicken simmered in red mole sauce made from peanuts, sesame seeds, chocolate, cookies, and other ingredients. Traditionally served with Mexican rice and beans.

US$23.27

Filete New Orleans

A spice encrusted, blackened whitefish fillet with a half dozen of grilled shrimp on a skewer. Served with vegetables and Mexican rice.

US$32.50

Filete De Pescado

A grilled whitefish fillet in our red garlic sauce with bell peppers and onions. Served with guacamole side salad and Mexican rice.

US$24.70

Ceviche De Camaron

From the coast, chilled shrimp cured with freshly squeezed lime juice, mixed with tomatoes, onions, avocados, and cilantro. Served with crispy corn tostadas on the side.

US$24.70

Coctel De Camaron

Mexican-style shrimp cocktail marinated in tomato sauce, orange juice, mixed with onions, tomatoes, avocados, and cilantro. Served cold with saltine crackers.

US$24.70

Shrimp Platter

Peeled, deveined shrimp cooked in one of our three special styles. Served with guacamole side salad and Mexican rice.

US$32.50

Sopa De Mariscos (THIS MENU ITEM WILL TAKE AN HOUR TO BE COOKED AND CAN DELEY YOUR ODER)

A cooked-to-order assorted seafood soup slowly stewed in a red chile broth. Served traditionally with Mexican rice and soft corn tortillas. (THIS MENU ITEM WILL TAKE AN HOUR TO BE COOKED AND CAN DELEY YOUR ODER)

US$36.27

Ixtapa Shrimp A Las Brasas

Large shrimp roasted on charcoal with delicious a la talla recipe. Served with Mexican rice and salad.

US$33.80

Grilled Salmon

Our delicious grilled salmon is dressed in a tangy habanero mango salsa and served with a side of Mexican rice and sauteed vegetables.

US$27.30

All Day - Dinner Combos

Combo # 1

Two enchiladas, one classic taco, and Mexican rice.

US$19.37

Combo # 2

Enchilada, classic taco, Mexican Rice and refried beans.

US$19.37

Combo # 3

Two enchiladas, Mexican rice and refried beans.

US$19.37

Combo # 4

Two classic tacos, Mexican rice and refried beans.

US$19.37

Combo # 5

Burrito, enchilada, and classic taco.

US$19.37

Combo # 6

Burrito, classic taco, Mexican rice and refried beans.

US$19.37

Combo #7

Cheese chile relleno, burrito, and enchilada.

US$19.37

Combo #8

Chicken tamale, burrito, and enchilada.

US$19.37

Combo #9

Tostada, classic taco, and chile relleno.

US$19.37

Combo #10

Burrito, enchilada, Mexican rice and refried beans.

US$19.37

All Day - Kid's Menu

Kid's Cheese Quesadilla

Cheese quesadilla served with a choice of Mexican rice and refried beans, French fries, or a bowl of fruit.

US$11.55

Kid's Classic Taco

Kid's classic taco with choice of ground beef, shredded chicken, black beans, or San Jose's cheese. Served with option of Mexican rice and refried beans, french fries, or a fruit bowl.

US$11.55

Kid's Enchilada

Kid's enchilada served with choice of Mexican rice and refried beans, french fries, or fruit bowl.

US$11.55

Kid's Chicken Fingers

Chicken tenders served with choice of Mexican rice and refried beans, french fries, or a bowl of fruit.

US$11.55

K Chicken Fajitas

Kid-sized chicken fajitas served with choice of Mexican rice and refried beans, French fries, or bowl of fruit.

US$12.85

K Steak Fajitas

Kid's Steak Fajitas: Served with choice of Mexican rice and refried beans, French fries, or fruit bowl.

US$12.87

K Carne Asada

Carne Asada served with choice of Mexican rice and refried beans, french fries, or bowl of fruit.

US$16.77

All Day - Postres (Deserts)

Tres Leches

Made from scratch, this delicious moist cake is famous for using three kinds of milk!

US$11.05

Flan

A rich, delicate homemade caramel custard.

US$11.05

Fried Ice Cream

Vanilla ice cream rolled in cereal and drizzled in honey.

US$11.05

Churros

Six mini churros sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and served with a side of sweetened condensed milk and chocolate dipping sauce.

US$11.05

All Day - San Jose's Sides

Mexican Rice

Tender, fluffy rice cooked with tomatoes, onions, and green bell peppers for a flavorful side dish.

US$5.52

Refride Beans

Smooth refried beans topped with shredded cheese.

US$5.52

Black Beans

Tender black beans simmered to perfection, offering a rich and savory flavor.

US$5.52

Vegetables

A medley of steamed broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and zucchini, lightly seasoned.

US$6.80

Casa Fries

Dice potato cook with cheese

US$6.80

French Fries

Crispy, golden-brown potato fries, lightly salted.

US$6.80

All Day - Chips & Salsa

MD Chips

Crispy tortilla chips served with a medium-spiced salsa, typically includes a blend of tomatoes, onions, and cilantro.

US$5.82

LG Chips

Large serving of tortilla chips accompanied by homemade salsa.

US$7.31

16 Oz Mild Salsa

16 oz of mild salsa, made with a blend of tomatoes, onions, and cilantro, offering a gentle kick without overpowering heat.

US$5.82

16 Oz Spicy Salsa

Spicy salsa made with a blend of chile de arbol and fresh tomatillos, offering a robust and fiery flavor profile suitable for dipping.

US$10.30

32 Oz Mild Salsa

A 32 oz container of mild salsa, typically made with a blend of tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and mild chilies. Prepared without chips.

US$10.30

32 Oz Spicy Salsa

A 32 oz serving of robust salsa, made with a spicy blend of chilies, tomatoes, and onions, typically enjoyed with tortilla chips.

US$17.78

All Day - Beverage & Handcrafted

Coca-Cola

The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

US$5.05

Diet Coke

A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.

US$5.05

Sprite

The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.

US$5.05

Minute Maid

100% Pure squeezed pasteurized orange juice. A delicious orange juice with a taste that’s the next best thing to fresh squeezed.

US$5.05

Pibb Xtra

An intensely flavored, refreshing, spicy cherry alternative to regular cola.

US$5.05

Horchata

A rich, rice drink with cinnamon sugar. A popular Mexican energy drink!

US$8.95

Jamaica (Hibiscus)

A refreshing hibiscus drink with a deep red hue, featuring vibrant hibiscus petals.

US$8.95

Bottled Mexican Coca-Cola

The same great taste made with only pure cane sugar and served in a bottle.

US$5.05

Bottled Water

Pure and refreshing bottled water.

US$3.75

Organic Limeade

Freshly squeezed limes and cane sugar.

US$10.25

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