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About
Cali-Spartan Mexican Kitchen
Welcome to Cali-Spartan Mexican Kitchen, where vibrant flavors meet the warm spirit of Mexican cuisine in a modern setting. Located at 1008 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA, this eatery has quickly gained a reputation as a must-visit spot for food lovers in the area. With amenities that cater to all, including accessible parking, outdoor seating, and even the option for dogs to join you, Cali-Spartan ensures everyone enjoys their meal in comfort. Plus, with options for vegan and limited vegetarian palates, there’s something here to delight every taste bud.
The menu is a delightful exploration of traditional Mexican flavors with a contemporary twist. Signature dishes like crispy tacos and birria tortas have received rave reviews from diners like Christine N. and Abigail M. Guests can customize their experience at the salsa bar, which offers an array of salsas, pickled vegetables, and seasonings, making every bite uniquely your own. As highlighted in Shirley F.’s review, their horchatas—especially the phenomenally popular Peanut Butter Horchata—are a must-try. It’s a nostalgic fusion that merges flavors seamlessly, adding to the allure of the dining experience.
With options for brunch, lunch, and dinner, this casual dining atmosphere is tailored for groups looking to enjoy a meal together, whether sitting indoors or on their inviting patio. Adding to the charm, beer and wine are available, complementing the bold and spicy dishes perfectly. And for those who prefer dining at home, Cali-Spartan offers takeout and catering services, making your next gathering flavorful and festive.
Key Highlights:
- Signature dishes such as crispy tacos and birria tortas.
- A vast selection of drinks, including unique options like blue lemonade and inventive horchatas.
- A self-serve salsa bar to personalize your meal.
- Compostable containers and reusable tableware for sustainability.
- Friendliness and attentiveness from the staff enhances the dining experience.
Lastly, the laid-back vibe, complete with TVs showing your favorite programs, contributes to a lively atmosphere perfect for enjoying meals with friends and family. Although some guests have noted occasional service hiccups, the delectable food makes it well worth the visit. So, whether you’re a local or just passing through, make a stop at Cali-Spartan Mexican Kitchen. Treat yourself to a culinary journey that delights, surprises, and feeds the soul!
For inquiries or to make a reservation, give them a call at (408) 613-2983. Bon appétit!
People talk
Our Guestbook
“ Aside from their crispy tacos as we all know, let's give some attention to their HORCHATAS. Peanut Butter Horchata - Tasted like Reese's peanut butter cup and Horchata had a baby. PHENOMENAL Strawberry Horchata - Strawberry girlies out there this IS. IT. Anyways, I definitely recommend y'all stop by and try them out when you're in the area. ”
“ This by far has to be my favorite Cali Spartan spot in San Jose. It's located in a convenient shopping place and there's ample seating for dine in. We got lucky to be seated near the salsa bar and the big screen tv. The service is always friendly and attentive. I got the regular crispy tacos with pastor, which are always my absolute favorite. It comes with delicious marinated pastor meat, pico de gallo, sour cream, and cheese on a crispy tortilla. My husband got the double protein burrito with asada and pastor. The side of guacamole and chips was a nice addition. I love that they have their own seasoning shaker for the chips that give it a nice flavorful and spicy kick. The shaker even reminds customers to not take it home haha! The salsa bar is great with different hot sauces to fulfill all your needs. I always love getting extra raw onions, cilantro, and the picked vegetables. My favorite is the pickled onions, it really gives a nice tangy and spicy flavor to the food. Overall, highly recommend this Mexican food spot! ”
“ Grabbed lunch here with a few friends and we had got seated right away. The menu was massive, but we all knew what we wanted. Each of us got something in the birria style, I don't think I've seen so many birria options anywhere else! They also had some really interesting drinks. I was tempted, but I had to drive, so I opted for a lemonade. They had classic, strawberry, and blue. I got blue and while I have no idea that flavor it was, it was delicious--and massive. My friend got half horchata and half strawberry agua fresca and he said it was incredible. I love that they let him mix and match. They have a well-stocked self serve bar with limes, salsa, and pickled veggies which was awesome. The only thing that was a bit disappointing was we could not get our servers attention. He was really apologetic, but any time we needed him, we had to get up to flag him down. Otherwise, everything was fantastic. I'd definitely come back! ”
“ Service is... not good. But I didn't really have high expectations for it lol. I had to get up multiple times just to ask the staff for utensils and drinks and no one would really check up on us. Anyways to the food which made up for their terrible service... I LOVE their birria torta. I crave it sometimes. Goes so well with their orange and green sauces. 8.5/10 Their tacos with the fries on top are ok. 4/10 Don't drink the tap water, you will mostly likely feel sick. Otherwise, their birria tortas are so good and I highly recommend just for that alone. ”
“ I went with friends to try out their food and drinks. It was pretty busy inside, but we got seated a few minutes waiting. There was music playing and it was a bit loud. I ordered the strawberry horchata and a Cali quesadilla with carne asada. The strawberry horchata was delicious though it can get sweet over time the more you drink it. As for the Cali quesadilla, it was yummy and super cheesy! It was very filling and heavy. I would come again to try other foods! ”
“ I came here with a group of friends after working out together so we were hungry!!! Thankfully you don't have to worry about finding parking. There is plenty because it's in a strip mall with easy parking. The food delivered! It was delicious and filling because the portions are generous. The burritos are bigger than your tia's chihuahua! The nachos can feed more than one person. There are a lot of people in there to help out with service so it doesn't take long for you to be seated and your order to be taken. The music inside is loud so you have to speak up to be heard. Water, extra fixings and salsas are self serve. You have to ask for mango salsa from the server and recommend if you want some sweetness to your food. The crispy tacos were delicious and since it was my first time I tried 3 different meats: steak, tilapia and chicken. The tilapia one was so good, I had to order a fourth! Would come again and love that it is great for groups. ”
