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Birrieria Don Jose

4.1 (44 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Steve M.

Just another taco shop. Plenty of parking & seating. The tacos are good, hot & juicy. Could've used a few more onions & another Serrano as a side but I get it. Server at the counter is sweet with a smile & service was quick.

Dean B.

Authentic casual, no frills Mexican fare in East Mesa. Went there for the Birria tacos and they didn't disappoint. Great lunch! Two Birria tacos and a Mexican Coke for a guaranteed sugar buzz. Wikipedia describes the dish thusly: "Quesabirria is a Tijuana-originating taco that combines cheese with the traditional Mexican beef stew, birria. The dish is similar to a quesadilla or birria taco, and is also known as a quesataco or birria quesadilla. Quesabirria is made by filling tortillas with birria-style beef and cheese, cooking until the cheese melts, and serving with a dipping sauce, often consommé or beef broth." It goes on to say "the tortillas are red-stained and the dish can be messy." CAN CONFIRM!! Grab plenty of napkins before you sit down. There's no charge for extras. Good stuff. Will go back. Hoping to try Don Jose breakfast soon. Will probably need just as many napkins.

Quesabirria & horchata
Katiusca C.

The birria tacos were flavorful and I liked the consume they served with it. My pastor and birria taco were eh I like my food salty and I feel like it was lacking a bit, but I will say their salsas were good and added a lot of flavor to the tacos. The spot is in a quiet part of town so the parking lot was empty. Our total came to 42 dollars for two people, a bit pricey but not unheard of.

Disappear the tacos with a quickness!
Borg S.

Why did I wait to go here? ... kicking myself Quesibirria Tacos with consomme were absolutely delicious. Check out my before/after pics, haha. I'll be back

Pozole and 5 Taco Plate with Birria, Carne Asada, and Pollo tacos
Joe H.

We found this place while waiting for my Dad who was undergoing a procedure at a nearby surgical center. We hoped for the best and were pleasantly surprised with an excellent meal. The Pozole was beautifully flavorful with just the right amount of spice for us, and the tacos were delicious as well.

Mark M.

We stopped here on one of our excursions. Decided to try the tacos and a Sonoran Hot Dog. The tacos were okay. The hot dog was good and I would say it was above average as far as Sonoran hot dogs go.The staff was super friendly and the restaurant was clean inside. The menu had a ton of options. I thought it was a little bit on the pricey side though. Not sure if I would go back. The food was good but nothing to ride home about.

Strawberry Tres Leche
Rustyna H.

Well my YELPies, we were on a hunt for some authentic tacos. We found it.. however it left much to be desired. We ordered the #4 Quesabirria. The tacos were soggy before you even used the consome and the beef nor the condone had flavor, or in my world it's called SEASONING . My sweet tooth was TOOTHIN' so of course I had to get my FAV; Strawberry Tres Leche. Uuumm... it left me a bit disappointed as well. It had a chalky taste to it. . What saved this place was the amazing freshly fried Churros! The service was even great for this little spot on Main Street in Mesa. There are ample tables in the dining area but, the condiments area is not the cleanest well supplied area. Normally YELPies... I would say we would try this place again buuuut... not this time. I say try at your own risk or after you may have had some drinks and need something on your stomach. Still on the hunt for tacos!

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Birria tacos are good, it's the only thing I've had there so far. The service is great and friendly.

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3 months ago

What great food!! This is The SPOT yum!!! We will be back again. Thank you so much for the kind service and great food.

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Best Birrieria Tacos ever! Would highly recommend to others trying these for the first time!

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Food and service were great!, delicious Birrieria tacos and dipping sauce. Friendly place to go.

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Great food I eat here regularly the ramen is excellent asada taco awesome great service nice atmosphere

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Overpriced and terrible food, terrible service to go with it. Overall ambiance of the place seems run down and unclean.

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Birria refers to the style of meat, typically shredded beef cooked in a sauce that is made with dried guajillo chili, garlic, onion and tomato. It's usually not spicy but more savory. Birria tacos are grilled crispy and dipped into a cup of hot… 

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