The food was very average, nothing special - like Mexican prison food, basically. I will not be coming back. I waited 50 minutes for shitty, bland Mexican food. Also, they made my husband's margarita way too strong; he was drunk on the way back home. The only people that come to this restaurant are just old white people who don't know how real Mexican food should taste like
Nomee H.
Great salsa, service, rice, enchiladas, tacos, drinks and service at all locations I've been to
hilaryvictoria White
Excellent every time!! We love Don Jose’s !! See you soon for your delicious Flautas!! ???
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Enchilada, Chili Relleno and Soft Taco, Quesadilla, Enchilada
Shaughn Hamman
The chicken tostada is made with chicken BREAST, not thigh or leg like most other restaurants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shaughn L.
The chicken tostada is made with chicken BREAST, not thighs like most restaurants are doing now. I appreciate this a lot!
Sportymike OG
The staff is all amazing. Food is super average, atmosphere is old rundown neighborhood Mexican food restaurant. I was hoping to like it more but I felt it was really pricey for the lower quality of the food. Starting with the chips and salsa...salsa was bland watery pico de Gallo basically and the chips are definitely not fresh. They seem home made but like they make them in large batches every few days...not good and something most other places do fairly well. The margaritas were again just a cheap mixer and low end well tequila. Too syrupy for my taste. Then 21.95 for a bland chicken enchilada, and even more bland chicken tamale with a cheap enchilada sauce on it. Spanish rice was the worst I ever had and was just mushy like it was thawed and microwaved from a day before. The whole thing tasted like frozen tv dinner. I've literally reheated leftovers from El ranchito 2 days later that had better texture. Maybe it was an off day but I won't be going back and dropping $75 on dinner a drink and tip for 2 here again when there's much better quality Mexican food everywhere in so cal.Parking: Watch your head coming in the pillars outside the front door have these square things sticking out of them that are right at forehead height for a 6ft tall guy...was helping my wife in and whacked my head hard on it when I turned around. Not sure how that ever passed inspection.Kid-friendliness: Lots of families with babies on up in here.Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
mark hagedorn
Was very concerned because other Don Jose's became Rodrigo's (no bueno!)Was relieved to discover this is the Original location, and is not likely going anywhere soon ??Parking: If lot directly in front full, plenty adjacent parking in multi-business complex
I have eaten at Don Jose for over 25 years, when ever I’m in California I must eat there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike Hutchings
Best tamale I have had in years. Margarita on the rocks was perfect!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tortilla Soup Bowl
Michael
Great local Mexican restaurant for unpretentious diners, plates are filled, chips n salsa at every table and take your time eating. Bar area generally filled late afternoon. A Senior favorite.
So happy this Don Jose exists! After many of the Don Jose’s in the area closed or turned into Rodrigo’s, it was very disappointing because this was a restaurant my family and I went to all the time growing up. This location is clean and has a great atmosphere. I like that the Cantina is always lively. We were seated immediately and our food was delicious and pretty affordable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchilada
John Caballero
Staff was friendly. Meal was excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jeremy Bruyn
I thought Mario's had a really good chile reanno burrito. don joses is far better in taste and is bigger....gooood
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito
Steve Hollon
My go to place as a youngster. I highly recommend the Chef’s Special. Ground beef filled flautas smothered in sauce and
The food was very average, nothing special - like Mexican prison food, basically. I will not be coming back. I waited 50 minutes for shitty, bland Mexican food. Also, they made my husband's margarita way too strong; he was drunk on the way back home. The only people that come to this restaurant are just old white people who don't know how real Mexican food should taste like
Great salsa, service, rice, enchiladas, tacos, drinks and service at all locations I've been to
Excellent every time!! We love Don Jose’s !! See you soon for your delicious Flautas!! ???
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Enchilada, Chili Relleno and Soft Taco, Quesadilla, Enchilada
The chicken tostada is made with chicken BREAST, not thigh or leg like most other restaurants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The chicken tostada is made with chicken BREAST, not thighs like most restaurants are doing now. I appreciate this a lot!
The staff is all amazing. Food is super average, atmosphere is old rundown neighborhood Mexican food restaurant. I was hoping to like it more but I felt it was really pricey for the lower quality of the food. Starting with the chips and salsa...salsa was bland watery pico de Gallo basically and the chips are definitely not fresh. They seem home made but like they make them in large batches every few days...not good and something most other places do fairly well. The margaritas were again just a cheap mixer and low end well tequila. Too syrupy for my taste. Then 21.95 for a bland chicken enchilada, and even more bland chicken tamale with a cheap enchilada sauce on it. Spanish rice was the worst I ever had and was just mushy like it was thawed and microwaved from a day before. The whole thing tasted like frozen tv dinner. I've literally reheated leftovers from El ranchito 2 days later that had better texture. Maybe it was an off day but I won't be going back and dropping $75 on dinner a drink and tip for 2 here again when there's much better quality Mexican food everywhere in so cal.Parking: Watch your head coming in the pillars outside the front door have these square things sticking out of them that are right at forehead height for a 6ft tall guy...was helping my wife in and whacked my head hard on it when I turned around. Not sure how that ever passed inspection.Kid-friendliness: Lots of families with babies on up in here.Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Was very concerned because other Don Jose's became Rodrigo's (no bueno!)Was relieved to discover this is the Original location, and is not likely going anywhere soon ??Parking: If lot directly in front full, plenty adjacent parking in multi-business complex
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chile Relleno & Shredded Beef Taco, Carnitas, Albondigas Soup Bowl
I have eaten at Don Jose for over 25 years, when ever I’m in California I must eat there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best tamale I have had in years. Margarita on the rocks was perfect!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tortilla Soup Bowl
Great local Mexican restaurant for unpretentious diners, plates are filled, chips n salsa at every table and take your time eating. Bar area generally filled late afternoon. A Senior favorite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchilada
Restaurantji Recommends
So happy this Don Jose exists! After many of the Don Jose’s in the area closed or turned into Rodrigo’s, it was very disappointing because this was a restaurant my family and I went to all the time growing up. This location is clean and has a great atmosphere. I like that the Cantina is always lively. We were seated immediately and our food was delicious and pretty affordable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchilada
Staff was friendly. Meal was excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I thought Mario's had a really good chile reanno burrito. don joses is far better in taste and is bigger....gooood
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito
My go to place as a youngster. I highly recommend the Chef’s Special. Ground beef filled flautas smothered in sauce and
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cheese Enchilada, Mexican Pizza
Happy hour is so awesome