SAN JOSE'S ORIGINAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT – Restaurant
Altamonte Springs flagship of San Jose's Original, the Central Florida Mexican family spread across seven-plus rooms from Clermont to Winter Garden. Fajitas mixtas headline the canon on West State Road 436, with online ordering, gift cards, catering, and private events behind, nightly hours to 10 or 10:30. It suits Altamonte fajita summits, chain loyalists with a home room, party bookings, and Central Floridians who call it the original because it is. Gift cards travel across every room in the family's growing Central Florida map of locations.
925 W. State Rd. 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 407.965.2700 https://www.sanjosesoriginal.com/location/san-jose-altamonte-springs/0Cuisine: Restaurant
What to order at SAN JOSE'S ORIGINAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad | 0 g | 76.6 g |
| Nachos Supreme | 11.5 g | 43.6 g |
| Mini Sopes | 24 g | 41.8 g |
| Carne Asada 8oz | 67.3 g | 30.8 g |
| Sampler Platter | 40.7 g | 20.2 g |
| Quesa Birria Tacos | 30.1 g | 18.1 g |
| Chicken Soup Cup | 38 g | 14.9 g |
| Chicken Tortilla Soup Bowl | 35.7 g | 14.1 g |
| Mexican Street Corn | 59.6 g | 12.1 g |
| Imported Beer | 0 g | 11.9 g |
| Shrimp Quesadilla | 13.1 g | 10.3 g |
| Handmade Tamales | 32 g | 6.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- SJ’s Cheese Dip Small - $7.9: Signature melted white cheese and jalapeño sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- SJ’s Cheese Dip Large - $11: Signature melted white cheese and jalapeño sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Guacamole Dip Small - $9: Topped with pico de gallo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Guacamole Dip Large - $13: Topped with pico de gallo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Original DF Guacamole - $18: Handmade guacamole with romaine lettuce, radish, cilantro, onion, queso fresco, jalapeños toreados and lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Dip - $12: Spinach sautéed in tomato sauce on top of melted SJ’s cheese. Served with soft tortillas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Armadillo Eggs - $19: Fresh deveined jalapeños stuffed with tender shrimp, wrapped in bacon, and fried. Served with smoky chipotle cream Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Fundido - $16: Grilled chorizo on top of melted SJ’s cheese. Served with sour cream, guacamole, pico, and soft tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Street Corn - $9: Corn cob topped with mayo, sour cream, queso fresco, cilantro and chile lime Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Birria - $17: Double tortilla with cheese smothered in beef birria consommé, topped with cilantro and onions Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Sopes - $16: Three mini sopes topped with choice of grilled chicken, carne asada, or chorizo. Finished with lettuce, radish, sour cream, and queso fresco Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sampler Platter - $23: Quesadillas, chimichangas, flautas, tamales and nachos Available at: dinner, lunch
- Handmade Tamales - $13: Three shredded chicken or pork tamales served with sour cream, SJ’s cheese and guacamole side salad Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taquitos - $12.5: Eight crispy corn flautas stuffed with shredded chicken or beef birria. Served with sour cream, SJ’s cheese, and guacamole side salad Available at: dinner, lunch
Nachos & Quesadillas
- Hawaiian Nachos - $19.5: Chips, SJ’s Cheese Dip, pork al pastor, pineapple, chorizo, shredded cheese, smoky chipotle sauce, sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos Supreme - $19.5: Ground beef, shredded chicken, refried beans, shredded cheese, SJ’s Cheese Dip, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Quesadilla - $15.9: Two grilled flour tortillas with San Jose’s cheese, served with sour cream Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Chicken Soup Cup - $6: Shredded chicken, Mexican rice, and pico de gallo Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tortilla Soup Bowl - $9: Shredded chicken, crispy tortilla strips, fresh avocado, pico de gallo, and SJ’s shredded cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad - $13.9: Crispy flour tortilla bowl, lettuce, refried beans, SJ’s cheese dip, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, and choice of protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cactus Salad - $11.9: Fresh cactus, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, and queso fresco. Served with tostadas Dietary tags: Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- SJ’s California Burrito - $21: Foot-long flour tortilla, choice of protein, rice, beans, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, smothered in cheese dip Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesa Birria Tacos - $18: Three double grilled corn tortillas with birria and cheese. Served with consommé Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajitas Mixtas Skillet - $23: Marinated chicken and steak sautéed with bell peppers and onions Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada 8oz - $22: Marinated top sirloin flap steak, sautéed onions, guacamole salad, rice, beans, and tortillas Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Platter - $20.9: Tender braised pork tips with onions, citrus spices, guacamole salad, rice, beans, and tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- New Orleans Fillet - $26: Blackened whitefish fillet, half-dozen grilled shrimp skewer, vegetables and rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Mexican Rice - $4.5 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Refried Beans - $4.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Soft Drinks - $3.89: Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Minute Maid Lemonade, Pibb Extra
- Horchata - $6.89: Rich rice drink with cinnamon sugar
- SJ’s Top Shelf Margarita Regular - $12: Silver tequila, orange liqueur, orange juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Imported Beer - $6: Corona, Modelo, Dos Equis, Heineken, Tecate, Pacífico Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
Desserts
- Fried Ice Cream - $9.5: Vanilla ice cream rolled in cereal and drizzled in honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tres Leches - $9.5: Moist cake made with three kinds of milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Churros - $9.5: Six mini churros with cinnamon sugar, condensed milk and chocolate sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about SAN JOSE'S ORIGINAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT
- What is the highest-protein dish at SAN JOSE'S ORIGINAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT?
- Taco Salad, at roughly 76.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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