Hacienda Don Jose was such a good find that I feel like I now need to tell everybody about it. The food was great, portions were generous, everything came out hot, and the whole place has that comfortable neighborhood Mexican restaurant feel where you immediately start wondering why you haven't been going there more often. And parents, here's a nice bonus: kids eat free three days a week. Three days. With what it costs to take a family out these days, that's a pretty big win. Great food, good service, cold drinks, happy kids, and a bill that doesn't make you immediately regret leaving the house. We'll definitely be back. read more

A local favorite. Their food is usually pretty good. Their chips and salsa are addicting. And their pricing is pretty reasonable. So far I've tried: Chicken ranchero enchilada 4.5/5 - the ranchero sauce is awesome, the chicken is sometimes on the dry side Tortilla soup with chicken 5/5 - it's an unusual take on tortilla soup but it works. Tons of mushrooms, lots of chicken, and they give you avocado, tortilla strips, lots of melting cheese, rice, pico de gallo, and a toasted buttered bread to dip. Chicken ranchero chalupa 5/5 - hard to eat but super yummy My biggest compliant is when ordering to go sometimes they give you the wrong thing. The last time I ordered a chili releno filled with cheese they gave me one with beef, which I don't eat. So check your order. Oh but they do give chips and salsa every time, so big plus there! read more

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We had a party of 20 and they did a great job. The food was delicious. They were able to accommodate us in the back room. That was good because we were loud! My food was wrong, but that's expected with a large party... I suppose. I would have given 4 1/2 but didn't know how . read more

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The sour cream enchiladas, birria tacos and horchata were delicious! I enjoyed the rice and beans. However the chips and salsa weren't great. They tossed the leftover chips from the bag in our basket so we had crumbs. I know it's rare to find the perfect Mexican restaurant with the right food, rice, beans and chips/salsa but we're close with the food and rice and beans. read more

Hacienda Don Jose - Birria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We tried this place last night for the first time. Kids eat free Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday which was pretty cool. Our daughter got chicken nuggets and fries. Nothing to special about that. My husband and I shared the Molcajete Mar Y Tierra. He really liked it said he would be back again. I on the other hand thought it lacked a bit of flavor. Dont get me wrong it was good but could of used more seasoning. The wait staff was very nice and attentive but the restaurant was not packed at all so I felt like service was good because they weren't busy. The chips were fresh and the red salsa was warm which is a plus for me. I dont like cold salsa. Would I be back yes . read more

Hacienda Don Jose - Molcajete Mar y Tierra - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Margaritas are fabulous!!! Enchiladas are good but not my favorite in Houston! Still looking so Im giving these guys a second try! hmmm left me wanting to come back so that is a great thing. The ambience and service is spectacular which is why i came back too! The menu variety is worth exploring. My rating food=7.5, Rita=10, service=9, give them a try. read more

Hacienda Don Jose - plate no one, enchiladas, beef taco, cheese puff - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I went in and had a mango margarita while I waited for my to go order. The drink was fabulous. The chips and salsa were perfect. I ordered the fajitas for two and it was $44. There was so much chicken and beef and fresh homemade tortillas. We were able to eat it for two days. The beef was tender, and the chicken was flavorful and delicious! The servers were friendly as well. read more

Hacienda Don Jose - Tortillas - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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So the first 2 times we me and my husband came the food was pretty good and the service was good, but like any restaurant you have good and bad times, this one has out weighed the bad one too many times and service has went down hill as well as food quality! I'm not sure if they got a new cook but it went from good to bad quick. They also forced us to pay for a drink the didn't even bring out yet I will not be back read more

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This is the place to eat, especially on the weekends. They offer barbacoa and menudo for breakfast or you can order from the lunch menu. Regardless, all of their breakfast/lunch/dinner items are all delicious. The rice options are incredible, the chile con queso is rico, and you cannot go wrong with the limonada. The service is always welcoming and friendly. They remember your face, and more often than not - your order too! Overall, great place. The space is huge with a bar side and a dining room side. Great ambiance, especially with the music! read more

Service was good. Paco greeted us and took our drink order while we looked at the menu. Food was also very good. My husband ordered the el ocho combo and I ordered the el uno combo. No notes. Receiver our food very quickly and would return. read more

I came here for lunch this past Tuesday and I'm already itching to go back. Good location right off the Beltway with ample parking. Very welcoming entrance to a well decorated restaurant. The staff is friendly, courteous and accommodating. I was struggling with pronunciation and my waiter happily broke it down for me. Love that because I really tried lol. The lunch prices are very fair and reasonable for the experience and quality of food. Overall excellent first impression. I felt like I got a deal. Aside from my weird tasting sprite that was immediately replaced with some delicious sweet tea I have nothing but praises for them. Carne Guisada - 5 STARS (that's gotta be someone's Bisabuela recipe) the stew and tender meat was just wow. Enchiladas Flameadas- 5 STARS The peppers and extra cheesey creamy chipotle sauce was spectacular plus the beef fajita was flavorful and tender. Don't even get me started on the refried beans that they put in cute little red corn tortilla bowls. I ate the whole bean boat lol. Chips/Dip - two yummy salsas and fresh chips I'm going back today for HH with my coworkers so we can get into those margaritas so look out for an update. read more

The weekend breakfast is first class stuff. I have had three different ones so far and the last was the Diablo eggs, or maybe Juevos a la Diabla, something like that, it was hot as advertised, which is kind of a rare thing to find. Their refried beans taste like lard is used, they are very good. Chips and salsa are excellent and gratis, as should be. You guys hang on to your cook, he/she is a keeper! read more

Food was amazing! Fajitas were so tender and flavorful. Waiter was exceptional and provided wonderful service.

Don Jose is one of our favorite local restaurants! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and served quickly, and the staff is consistently friendly and welcoming. Whether we're stopping in for a family dinner or grabbing a meal before a swim meet, we always have a great experience. Highly recommend for delicious food and excellent service! read more

Food and service are great. The lunch specials are even better. If you're a queso person they won't disappoint. Fajitas had great flavor and were super tender. Refried beans are extra flavorful and come in a nice taco cup. Side note: if you're a Coke Zero person, they come in cans not from the fountain read more

Been here a bunch for dinner. Today was for breakfast. They serve it on weekends. I had the fajita steak and eggs. Came with refried beans, hash browns, pico, onions and zucchini and tortillas. Literally the best Mexican breakfast I've ever had . My wife had chilliquilas with steak . She loved it . Staff is so good here and attentive. I will definitely be back for breakfast, served 9 to 1 on weekends as well as our regular dinner dates . Place is just a great experience read more

Went with my son and got fajitas for 1. First, the onions weren't cooked all the way, and the sizzling plate was lukewarm. Second, they only gave us 3 tortillas. That wasn't even enough to fit all the meat on. I asked for more, and they charged me for 3 more. The tortillas weren't cooked all the way through and were doughy in the middle. Pretty disgusting. The service wasn't great. I had to stop the waitress to ask for things. She rarely checked on us on her own and wasn't very friendly. I don't often complain about food, but I wont be going back. They must have had a newbie in the kitchen. read more

Hacienda Don Jose - fajitas for one combo - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

This newly opened restaurant is in the old space of the old Los Arcos restaurant. Inside there is a separate bar area from the main dining room. I was given their regular menu along with a M-F lunch menu which I ordered from. I chose the combination fajitas (beef and chicken) with charro beans and corn tortillas for $13. The chips and two salsas arrived immediately. I liked the red and green salsas along with the firm chips. We didn't have much time to enjoy them because the entree's arrived less than 5 minutes after ordering on a sizzling platter. Both beef and chicken were tasty and reasonably tender and came with some guac, pico de gallo, rice and sour cream. Not much but I made do. I think I was served 5 corn tortillas and they were thin and didn't hold up well without tearing. I enjoyed the fajitas and the charro beans were tasty too. The dinner portion of this meal is $7 more expensive but comes with more meat. The lunch portion was plenty large for me. Neither tortillas (flour and corn) are house made. Table service during the meal was good. This was a good meal especially at that price point. Hacienda Don Jose appears to be an improvement from the previous tenant. I will return here. read more

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I normally do not take the time to write a review but felt I needed to write a review for Hacienda Don Jose in Houston. We were visiting from out of town and needed a private dining area which would accommodate around 25-30 people. Jose, the manager was spectacular in making sure the room was set up and ready for our celebration. The food, service and drinks was rated a 10+!! Everything was presented well, and so professional. Will definitely return again when visiting the Houston area. read more

food and drinks were so tasty and the service was excellent. such a fun spot for a yummy meal !!!!

Absolutely love this place! The food, margaritas, service, music, everything! We ordered the brisket enchiladas and they were delicious. Our servers were very attentive and fantastic! We love this place and highly recommend. read more

Great local place me and the family eats here alteast once a week or get it togo. Foods always hot and fresh and they have a variety of flavorful dishes. The drinks are a good price and taste delicious. read more

The Sour Cream Enchiladas were amazing. Refried beans and rice were flavorful. Reminded me how my grandma made them. The guacamole was delicious as well. Will definitely return. read more

Hacienda Don Jose - Sour cream enchilada plate - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

It was a good little restaurant tucked away on the corner of a shopping strip the food was good, could have been alittle warmer but great taste. The decor was good and they had live music when we were there. Our service was good and everyone checked on us to we if we needed anything. I hope that you stop by and give this place a try. read more

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I'm so glad I located this nearby restaurant. I have to admit I've only had one dish, sour cream enchiladas.. but it's so good. I've had it three times now. I do need to explore the menu more, but just the quality of this dish alone tells me I can't go wrong. read more

Really good mexican food. Brisket Chimichanga was delicious. Chips and salsa spot on. The wife's guacamole was chunky and good. Only bad thing was the Tres leche cake. Very off putting. Service was prompt and consistent. Restaurant had live music whish added to the ambiance. We'll definitely come back. read more

A nice neighborhood restaurant in a shopping center. Met a friend for lunch and the servers do an excellent job in getting patrons in and out during lunch. We were not in a rush, so they did not mind while we lingered after finishing our lunch. I ordered the Mayan Chicken with charro beans, which were very tasty. My friend ordered the Sour Cream enchilada plate and enjoyed her dish. The service was friendly, and efficient. Would definitely return for good service, good food at reasonable prices. Plenty of parking too! read more

Food is always great. Waiters and waitresses are always friendly and helpful. The best Margaritas also. read more

Hacienda Don Jose - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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First impression when we walked in was like walking into and old house smell. We chose to sit as far as possible from the entrance do to the smell. We got the sampler plate from the appetizer menu unfortunately it was a a disappointment quesadilla chicken tasked like frozen chicken, chicken flauta was oily and no flavor at all, nachos were fully loaded with beans, had other appetizers alike that were way better then this place. Chips and salsa were by far the best there. Crunchy taco got all soggy by the time he wanted to eat it, enchilada and beef were not bad the flour tortillas were not homemade it had that plastic feel so that was a no for us. Don't think we will try again. Orchata drink was good. read more

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On West Road across from Kroger. All homemade Mexican food with great flavors. Used to be Los Arcos and their food was not good. We had chicken tacos with homemade corn tortillas and also spinach enchiladas. Can't go wrong here. read more

Hacienda Don Jose - Spinach enchiladas and chicken tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Great food, great service, and very authentic atmosphere. Waitresses kept drink full and were very attentive and friendly. Would go again

I recently dined at this new restaurant which use to be Los Arcos. and was genuinely impressed by not only the food but how comfortable it was to be in there! The service was excellent and on point The presentation was also quite good and the ingredients tasted fresh. I would definitely recommend eating here! read more

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The food and the service is markedly better than what there was when the place was Los Arcos. We have been there quite a few times there and it has become our go-to Tex-Mex in the neighborhood. My only complaint is that the flour tortillas fall apart when you order the tacos al carbon. Other than that, everything I have tried there has been great. And the service is fantastic. read more

The food is great and the service is wonderful. Best restaurant in my area. Try the lunch carne asada, it is so tender and tasty.

Such friendly staff, amazing tacos. We'll definitely be back. Thanks for the hospitality.

Out of town working and wanted Mexican food. I came here only because it was close and the food was great, all the staff were friendly and it was a nice place. I got the fajitas poblanos and the beef was really tender and the chicken was not over cooked. read more

Excellent experience! We all loved our food and the service was exceptional, we highly recommend this spot!!

Excellent as always! The staff, margaritas, and food were fantastic as always!!! They are always friendly and efficient. The food is fresh and the salsas were delicious. I would definitely recommend! read more

This used to be Los Arcos. Since the change, the smell that used to knock you over when you walked in, is gone. The food is amazing, the staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. I definitely recommend you try this place! read more

We visited this restaurant last evening. I must say I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of service, (top notch), food and drinks. We really like their house Margaritas. Have all day happy hour on Mon -Wed and I believe on Sat. Kids eat free on Wed. I had the poblano pepper. It was good. I loved the ranchero sauce. I had the fajitas beef. It was very tender. I which they would have Charente the meat a little more but still ok. The order size was perfect. My wife had beef quesadillas. They were good. Nothing special, little too much cheese. My daughter had enchiladas- beef. They are good. Tried the cilantro rice. Was not too keen on it and I also agree. Prices are reasonable but with Happy Hour special it helps bring the overall dinner in place. Facility has clean. Nothing special but a small acoustic guitar band which helped liven the place. We'll be back! Come check it out! read more