Aqui Cupertino

I recently tried Aqui and was impressed with their vegan-friendly menu. I ordered the tofu fajitas and they were excellent - perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of spice. The dish came with guac, beans, and rice, making it a complete and filling meal at a reasonable price point. The restaurant has a welcoming atmosphere with plenty of indoor seating, so it can easily accommodate groups of any size. It’s nice to find a Mexican spot in Cupertino that offers quality vegan options alongside their regular menu. They can accommodate all diets with their fresh ingredients. Would definitely come back when I’m in the area.

Really enjoyed my last visit to Aqui Cupertino! They have a new strawberry coconut soju swirl and it was delicious! Always enjoy the chips and guacamole and ordered the Vaquero Fries with chicken. Delicious! Saw some new drinks that had coffee and matcha too but haven’t tried them yet.

It is a good fusion mexican food place. Decent veg options with sizable serving size and very attractive plating. Loved the food and defenitely a place would love to visit again many more times.

Everything we ordered was delicious! From the chicken taquitos to the salmon, the dip sampler, definitely will be back. This place is like a mexi-cali fusion with healthy options. Great for vegans and non vegans. I requested all sauces on the side, staff accommodated my request. Staff and service were exceptional.

Place is great for groups. Love the outdoor seating. Vibe is lively. Staff are friendly and helpful. They have a lot of vegetarian options. We tried the Thai peanut tofu - 3/5, cauliflower bites side 4/5 and veggie quesadillas- 2/5 (it was burnt a little. The food felt healthy but didn’t taste as good as I expected. Priced reasonably. Will be back to try the chicken and pork options and the swirl.

First time. Glad we found this hidden spot in what seems to be China town. The atmosphere was clean, friendly staff. Enchiladas and crab cake meal had soooo much flavor and came out scorching hot for a caferteria type pick up style. Like the fact I can get my healthy alternatives in. My meal included zucchini and cherry tomatoes, soft and flavorful. Brown rice was cooked perfectly. The portions were fulfilling. Couldn't finish the appetizer black bean dip (delicious). We tried half of the salsa bar sauces, all were delicious. The ghost sauce will creep up on you, oh and the drinks as well. Mai Tai and Carribean slushy premade drinks had a punch with lots of flavor. Did the job 🙌.

I had the special: jerked chicken. It was absolutely delicious with fresh ingredients and moist chicken. The outside eating patio is wonderful. They even provide space heaters. The food is good and a lot more healthy than what you'd find at lot of other places.

Absolutely love this place! The Mexican food here is delicious, reasonably priced, and always satisfying. We’ve tried several of their vegan options, and every single dish has been heavenly! It’s easily our go-to spot for Mexican food — highly recommend giving it a try! 🌮✨

Good food and clean ambiance. Service is quick and efficient. Also it's close to our place so we keep coming back.

We go to Aqui at least once a month because they always have new menu items and the food is pretty healthy and tasty. This time I tried a new Swirl Flavor, the Hennessy Blackberry Swirl -- wow it was amazing! I will definitely get that flavor again. Food - I had the "Crabcake and Chicken enchiladas" main entree. Large helping, I finished half and my husband took care of the rest. Large crab cake on top with tomatoes, zucchinis and a really good sauce over the chicken enchiladas. My son had the Adobo Chicken Fajitas which he said were delicious. My husband had the Grilled Shrimp Supreme bowl which I tasted, very yummy with cilantro rice, pinto beans, avocado and salsa. He also always gets an Aqua Fresca there. Service - this is not table service, you order at the counter and get a buzzer. Usually food is ready in less than 15 minutes. Ambiance - mostly families with some regular tables but also high top tables (my preference) plus an outdoor covered patio with heaters. Highly recommend.

Had a good experience at Aqui Cal Mex! Came here on a Saturday around 12:45pm and it was fairly busy, but still lots of seating available inside. It's all self serve so once you order at the front, you'll be given a buzzer to notify you when your food is ready. I got the California Enchiladas and my friend got the Chicken Taquitos and our order was ready within 10 minutes. The salsa bar was amazing! There was sour cream, pico de gallo, firecracker sauce, etc and I loaded up my plate with everything California Enchiladas (5/5): Thoroughly enjoyed this! Usually not a potato fan but the mashed potato inside the enchilada worked well. The sauces from the salsa bar really enhanced the flavors of the dish! Big portion size as well, I was stuffed afterwards Friend was not a huge fan of her chicken enchiladas as she thought it could have used more seasoning and cheese Overall, I liked Aqui Cal-Mex! Casual spot with tasty and affordable dishes and good amount of vegetarian options. Will return (especially for the salsa bar)!

If you want to party in Cupertino, this is the spot. Order yourself a bowl of fresh chips & salsa with unlimited refills and a swirl, and you got yourself a fun time for less than $20. I went here after work with my coworkers almost every weekend over Summer 2025, and it's such a fun vibe. Families and working professionals come here to enjoy good, affordable food and drinks. The patio has an awesome view of De Anza Blvd, so it's nice to be able to sit outside and enjoy the nice Cupertino weather. Aqui really is the only spot that serves food and alcohol for a reasonable price in Cupertino; I hope they stay open forever lol.

Aqui is our go to whenever we are in the mood for Mexican food in the South Bay. I have been known to drive to South Bay just to eat at Aqui. They deliver on taste, presentation, innovation and quality. I love the vegetarian options and just found my new love in their bowls. The Thai peanut bowl is so delicious if you don't want the usual Mexican dishes at Aqui. This time I ordered ahead of time and just picked up my order before a hike. Can I say my hike was better because of my yummy lunch. Service is never lacking. Day time the restaurant is quieter, but does get busy and a lot of life in the evenings. The margaritas are pretty solid, I dare not touch them lunch time. But if you find yourself at Aqui in the evening, just go for it.

Coming here (Cupertino) and Campbell and Willow Glen for years! Love the food! Always fresh and delicious. My favorite was BBQ Chicken Quesadilla with pumpkin seeds, unfortunately it was taken off the menu some years ago... Hope one day it will return. Ordering Crab Cake salad or bowl now. Or something from special or seasonal menu.

I used to go to the Aqui near the FLEX SAT prep classes so I have fond memories, but I do remember it being a lot more flavorful a decade ago. Aqui is now very healthy upon ordering, and because of that there's not much flavor. But grab some sauce and you can make it your own! My favorite is the firecracker, habanero mango should not be messed with if you don't do spicy. I came here with 9 coworkers, took a minute to order behind a line of 10 people but it was also because we were deciding. Moments after sitting down and getting utensils and salsa, we were served super quickly. For $17, I was so impressed with the amount of crab cake I got, plus enchilada. There's plenty of space and mobile tables so we had some good conversations while watching basketball. Efficient, chill, healthy, and cheap!

I enjoy this place as it has a lot going for it. *Great ambiance *Varied menu with lots of choices to satisfy even the pickiest of people. *Amazing salsa bar, one can be sure to find something they like as they have a ton of options. *great food presentation, the fruit on some of plates is confusing but surprisingly delectable and somehow works with the savory elements, We have been here several times and tried the sampler, bowls, taquitos etc.

I love Aqui! All of it! A little noisy but it makes me soooo happy! I'm here right now

Efficient, tasty, and reasonably priced and efficient. Aqui isn't the most glamorous spot, but it's been a consistent staple for many years now. I generally get one of the Supreme Bowls, which feel like elevated Chipotle bowls with better flavors, and my mom is very fond of the grilled salmon bowl with sweet mashed potatoes. Also appreciate the self-serve salsa bar!

Met with a welcome and suggestions when asked about the dishes. Great tasting food and excellent service made simple! I ordered a salmon bowl serviced with a 3oz salmon fillet, sweet potato, tomato, and 4 broccoli heads. I am missing the flourless chocolate cake during this season!

Came for THE drinks... left the next day with a hangover and no regrets. Aqui knows what they're doing -- strong, delicious swirls and signature margaritas that sneak up on you in the best way. The vibe is casual, colorful, and fun. Great spot to kick back, grab some flavorful Cal-Mex eats, and let the drinks do their thing. Pro tip: pace yourself... or don't. It's whatevs.

There was plenty of parking in the large lot, and I never knew from looking at the restaurant from the outside, but plenty of seating indoors too! We ordered at the front, very friendly and efficient service! We took our number and very easily found a place to sit. We decided to split an adobo chicken supreme bowl between the two of us. Super delicious and fresh! It was the first time either of us had been to an Aqui Cal-Mex and we will definitely be back! There is also a salsa bar and self serve utensils. Pretty casual place!

Amazing high-kick slushy drinks and great Mexican food. ! Lots of salza choices from mild to Ghost Peppers.

Had a chance to try Aquis in the Cupertino location and this was a nice experience. I have been to other locations and like usual this one was not different. If you are looking for Swirlz - slushie like alcoholic drinks, this is the place to come to. However for this outing I just wanted some food. I ordered the crab cake with enchiladas and this was delicious. The crab cake was crispy with a creamy inside and I had them swap out the potato enchiladas for the chicken ones. The sauce this came with was very yummy and I liked the rice and veggies that accompanied this as well. Overall service was pretty fast from when we ordered to getting our food and ambiance was on the casual side as it is in all their chains. Overall - great experience and would go back again!

You know about Aqui's if you have lived in the South Bay. They are known for their swirls (alcoholic beverages). One swirl will give you a good buzz. When you order a swirl, they will ask for an I.D., and you can order two drinks max at a time. They have their usual swirls, but they add new swirls during different seasons as a limited-time addition. I've had this in my 20's when I wanted to rage, but now that I'm in my late 30's, I don't even drink these anymore because I find them too sweet now. For the food, don't expect authentic Mexican. This is why sometimes people rate their food low. It's Mexican American but with high-quality ingredients. My go-to order is their Southwest Caesar, but I substitute the grilled salmon with blackened salmon. The salmon can sometimes be dry, but I like the flavor profile. Also, their crab cakes are delicious. Avoid their chips! Their tortilla chips are not good. They taste dry and stale, similar to those big-bagged tortilla chips at Costco. Trust me, I'm a tortilla chip lover and very picky when it comes to tortilla chips. This place has a salsa bar, which is a huge plus. If you like spicy food, get habanero salsa (orange). Their firecracker sauce is good, too, which goes more with seafood. It's the one that looks like Thousand Island dressing.

I always enjoyed going to Aqui either group of friends. They have staple food menu and awesome swirls at reasonable prices. Service is efficient. You line up at the counter for your food. And get it when it's ready. They are fast to get your food out. Just tried the Blueberry Guava Swirl and it's good! (And still strong) :) Forgot to take a photo of the food. But got the salmon plate. It has a tomato based sauce this time compared to the previous salmon I usually order. Definitely good to be back at Aqui!

Aqui is a casual restaurant where you order at the counter, they give you a buzzer, and then you look for a seat until food is ready for pickup. For a weekend dinner, it was slightly challenging to find seating. Overall service was pretty decent at the counter, and I like that they have a condiment bar with salsas. I got the crisp chicken supreme bowl and the chicken wasn't really crispy. There was also way too much lettuce and not enough rice, but the flavors are better than Chipotle. This is probably more comparable to El Pollo Loco, which is also a casual restaurant. Would rate this a 3.5/5, rounding up to a 4 and would come back to try another dish if I needed a quick meal.

Stopped by on a Sunday for dinner and found plenty of parking since the restaurant is in a complex. You grab the menu as you walk in, place your order at the counter, and get a buzzer that goes off when your food is ready. Seating is self serve, and there's a salsa bar with tons of options, from mild to very spicy. We ordered the chicken enchiladas, cauliflower bowl, and chips with salsa. The food presentation stood out, especially the enchiladas. They were well-stuffed, cheesy, and delicious. The rice on the side was a nice touch, and we loved trying out the different salsas with our meal. Bonus: they have a full-service bar with margaritas. Definitely planning to come back!

Food: - Crisp Wild Mahi bowl - Great. It's a premium salad bowl with a crispy mahi fish filet, cilantro rice, avacado, and other toppings are flavorful. Would order this again. - Petalumas Chicken Enchiladas - Good. Enchiladas were soft, chicken filling was tasty, and mole sauce was good. Fried rice with corn was a bit dry/overcooked, but edible. The boiled zuccini was bland, needs some salt, couldn't finish it. - Sangria - Good. It's cheap alcohol with decent flavor and strong enough to get a good buzz. Service: Good. It took me a while to realize this is a self-serve restaurant concept and didn't need to wait to be seated. Order at the counter, they give you a buzzer, find your own seat, and pick up your food. Took less than 5 min to get our food. Ambiance/Vibe: Great. Casual Mexican bar & grill kind of place. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Even some big families having lunch and birthday party there. Cost/Value: Great. Portions are large. Prices are very reasonable in the $13-16 range and portions are filling. Visit again? Yes. A good place to visit occasionally for some Cal-mex fusion dishes.

During the weekend, my partner and I stopped by Aqui for lunch while running errands in the area, attracted by the high ratings on Yelp. PARKING There was an abundance of space in a private lot, which made it convenient for us. SERVICE When it came to service, we noticed that it was a walk-up-to-order, pay, and find a seat type of place. Although it was a little busy at the front, the staff eventually acknowledged us and walked us over to the pick-up/to-go order counter to place our orders. The staff was friendly and accommodating. FOOD For our meal, we both decided to go with salads. The portion sizes were generous, and the salad greens were crisp and fresh. However, the salmon in the salad was served slightly colder than we would have preferred, which was a bit disappointing. On the positive side, we liked that the restaurant offered self-serve drinks and utensils, and we were pleased that our food was ready as soon as our buzzer went off. Overall, Aqui has an extensive menu, and I'm interested in trying out other meals besides the salads we had.

This is one my favorite cal mex fusion restaurants. The plating of each dish is on par with expensive upscale restaurants, but the pricing is very reasonable here. There's plenty of seating available. I like their salsa bar with wide variety of options. My favorites are Adobo chicken bowl, firecracker shrimp and crab cake. I tried the tomatillo soup once and it was nice too!

First time going to this location! Aqui has been fairly consistent in my experience across their various locations. I visited on a Saturday afternoon. Their service tends to be great and their staff is always very welcoming and helpful. I ordered the grilled steak burrito. It's a solid burrito, but their other items are worth exploring. It comes with a small salad. The wait in line was short. Although it may appear long, they have plenty of staff available to help during peak hours. Restrooms are clean. Tables are clean. Parking is abundant at this location.

Had a very nice dinner with the family after wine tasting. East counter service. Good salsa bar. I had the Salmon enchiladas with crab cake. Delicious. Casual seating. Order at the counter and seat yourself. Good swirl drinks.

Great tasting food. Service was outstanding. The lentil soup was exquisite. The price of the food was very fair.

This is still my fav location! I love Aqui's because they keep their menu the same but then add daily and weekly specials! It's great for those who have a "special" dish yet like to try something new. I usually get the salmon but they had a delicious special today! Catfish with taquitos, shrimp, rice and veggies. Insanely good... a lot of food and totally worth the price $17. Hard to find a healthy fresh meal for that price nowadays. They have a seasonal cheesecake (pumpkin) it is legit the best cheesecake I've had in forever! Wish it was all year round. Can't wait to come back soon.

I had always heard this place was great so was excited to try it! We each got a swirl and absolutely loved them - they are definitely strong! My fiance got the pork carnitas bowl and I got the chicken taquitos. They were both ok but nothing that exciting and kind of lacking in flavor. It was so crowded that we didn't even see the salsa bar until we left as it's positioned kind of near the door, not really near where you pick up your food. Probably would have been better with some salsa. It was also tough to get water. The glasses are where the employees are so you have to ask for one from them but they're all busy and won't look at you, so not the easiest experience. I think this would overall be a better spot to go to for a drink and appetizer than a meal.

The food here is great, I got the shrimp bowl and loved the mixed texture of everything in the bowl. Here is more of a self serve model but the staff was great and very kind. Ambiance gives off pub vibes a little and there were plenty of parking

Aqui Cal-Mex is at the intersection of what is good for you and tastes amazing! They have amazing soups, salads, rice plates, enchiladas and burritos. Salsa bar is out of this world. Ambience is casual and self-service but you don't have to bus your table. The staff at the front desk is amazing. Daily specials and seasonal menu will never make you bored.

Service - It's a walk up and order and pickup from the counter, but they're always friendly. Ambiance is family friendly, but loud and not enough seating. Food - here is always fresh and tasty, but lately the portions are a bit on the stingy side. We ordered the Avocado Dip to go and for $7.99 we got 4 oz of pico de gallo, lunch bag of tortilla chips and about 2oz of avocado.

Good food and good price. I specifically like the Chefs special. I would love to see more food options without sour taste.

Our Friday night standard never disappoints. Friendly staff and powerful drinks. Good food and lots of options.

Food is always amazing! The service is usually pretty good and it is a safe environment for everyone

Super delicious and the slushy margaritas are so amazing. I get a few from here every time I visit.

Aqui has been a favorite of mine since I was a child. The atmosphere and ambiance is incredible. They have a wonderful outdoor seating area with lighting and heaters which makes it the perfect social gathering spot. The drinks here are also very reasonable. We got the Sangria Swirl and the Bramble Berry Swirl which was delicious, would highly recommend. These drinks are also extremely strong. We got taquitos and a burrito and the food was sizeable portions and extremely tasty/fresh. The salsa bar is also one of my favorites. I love the firecracker salsa and it keeps me coming back each time. Would highly recommend you visit this Bay Area gem.

We had dinner here with several friends. I had the "Wild Mahi & Shrimp Teriyaki". The Mahi looked like those frozen breaded fish squares that one gets at the supermarket. The sauce was cold. The shrimp were tiny. It tasted okay. I also tasted the "West Coast Salmon". It was good. The restaurant was somewhat noisy. It was and the restrooms were pretty clean. The main entrees were priced ~14-17. They charge ~$5 for the chips and dip. A few ordered a couple of alcohol drinks. I think 16 oz swirl. Paid $13 a drink. Expensive. Service was good.

We tried this place with friends because we were told they have amazing live there, but I was not very happy about it because this place was not very clean. It was really dirty and it was just a bar kind of place where you would go sit and have some slushy. They were not bad. It was good amount of alcohol in it. We took up slushy and it was OK we loved the red flower drink. It was really good. We ordered the chicken taquitos. It was good but not great. I would not go back there again, but it was not bad place for others to go and enjoy, they have good parking and people were coming and going thing I did not understand. Was there billing system because you would basically have to stand in line order your food and go grab a place would be nice to have a seated where people can come and take an order, but it's OK.

Our first visit to Aqui was absolutely 'Soul Satisfying'!! It was a great pleasure to meet with Diana to check us in and take our order. She was very helpful in conveying our nuts allergy concerns to the chef. The food was delicious!! We ordered the Salmon Jambalaya, Tofu Fajita, Southwestern Chicken Taquitos, Chicken Quesadillas ... it came with soup.. and Avocado Corn Bowl, and finally the chocolate cake, each dish was spectacular and delicious!! The presentation of each dish was beautiful! We sat out in the patio with heaters, the ambiance was serene with the lovely floral plants set up.. !! Later I got to meet with chef David. We would like to convey our appreciation and thanks to David for his kind hospitality and delicious food! We hope that the owner David will recognize and applaud the hard working crew he has at this fabulous restaurant!! It's a very well done streamlined operation running successfully!! Thank you for a lovely experience!! We'll definitely see you again! :) Ria

This place is just as bad as is used to be. The floor manager Romerez is prontentous and rude to all his customers. Please go to the Campbell location. The food is great and you'll get the true experience there! Super sad that this location gives a bad taste to the chain.

Not a single thing on the menu for the simple guys. We left without eating. Nice place though.

Food was ready instantly. It was all sweet, salty, mushy, and had no flavor. It could have been pulled from a pot of boiling water. Sauces were factory made gel and powder seasoning. I didn't finish.

True to the Cal-Mex fusion idea, this feels like an in between of fresh, light "Californian" cuisine and rich Mexican cuisine. They are relatively successful in cultivating a menu that incorporates relatively light fare with a good balance of nutrients and flavors. If you want purely just standard good Mexican food, I would say this is not the place to go. The service is quick and easy, and servers are super helpful. Seating is very plentiful and the atmosphere is vibrant both inside and outside. I do enjoy the decor here. Aqui fits its niche of wanting to indulge in flavorful food while also eating healthy at a restaurant, which I quite appreciate!

I've always received good service here, whether I've come with a big group or on a date. Lovely atmosphere, decent food (not exactly bursting with flavor, but consistently made with quality ingredients). Clean and inviting restaurant, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and a small bar. If you're only ordering drinks, skip the food line and just head over to the bar. We ordered 4 swirls to go. No wait, no problem. Got my regular flavors for swirls, strawberry and deep eddy mango. My bf got the watermelon and guava paloma. The worker was quick to serve, friendly and helpful. The drinks were made perfectly, strong in alcohol as usual, and sweet and flavorful just the way we like it. It's the consistent quality and service here (and at most other Aqui locations) that keep me coming back for more.

It was my first time here with some friends. We went on a Friday around 5pm. Environment was chill and quiet -7/10 Swirls were good and strong- 8/10 Food is very mediocre - 3/10

I've had the grilled chicken burrito and OMG IT WAS DELICIOUS!! Every bite was a bite of heaven! Everything was cleaning and neat inside the restaurant and staff very friendly highly recommend this place and will be coming over and over until I get tired of it!

Want to compliment the chef on the perfectly grilled Salmon in my "West Coast Salmon". People and the staff dressed for Xmas made this Sunday night extra cozy. We also ordered the pumpkin cheese cake. Perfect finish!

Literally the worst Aqui's I've been to in terms of food quality . I used to love going to Aquis years ago . There food was always pretty good & the prices were decent. It's been years since I've gone and decided to give it a try for lunch . I ordered the Cuban roast pork carnitas. It consisted of roasted pork with achiote sauce, plantain salsa, roasted corn brown rice, black beans, pozole escabeche and cotija cheese. It was around $18 with tax and tip. The food was literally flavorless . Tasted like they just threw it in a crock pot. The flavor profile was super bland & even the side sauces didn't help . Probably one of the worst meals I've had at Aquis . I've been to the location in Campbell , Blossom Valley & Waterford areas . Those places are way better . Couldn't even finish the food since it was that bad . Probably won't be back anytime soon.

Food was very delicious in addition to being healthy and appealing, I especially love the agua fresca. I typically get one of the salmon dishes, they're definitely the best I've had so far! Would definitely recommend this place, wait time is pretty good, staff is attentive, and the prices are affordable. I really enjoy coming here with my family and I definitely recommend it for anyone or any families looking to watch their budget while still having a great meal!

I normally go to Aqui's for their swirls, but my partner and I decided to come here for lunch to celebrate an achievement! The service is usually set up for customers to order at the register and then you can find a table to sit at and wait for your order to be ready. Kind of like a fast food restaurant process, but a bit fancier with the modern and clean environment. There was an outdoor patio for customers to sit at, so we decided to eat outdoors since it was a sunny and nice day. We tried their salad bowl and enchiladas which were super filling. If you're also looking to get tipsy or drink some alcohol that isn't too strong, their swirls are definitely a go-to!