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    Hacienda Don Jose

    4.4 (41 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    plate no one, enchiladas, beef taco, cheese puff
    Mcon J.

    Real Mexican Torta! Real Mexican Fajita! Real Mexican Salsa!! Paco gives excellent service! The enchiladas were some of my favorites in Houston cypress!! I loved this place, clean, music at good sound level, everything was great. Come visit this forgotten location! Fountain drink was fresh and crispy with the bubbles bursting and jumping out my glass! OH before I forget!!! The BEANS have no flour! Best experience Ive had in a long while, thank you Don Josè!!

    fajitas for one combo

    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.

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    Mike M.

    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.

    Sour cream enchilada plate

    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.

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    Vickie P.

    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.

    Lee E.

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

    Daisy X.

    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.

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

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

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    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.

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

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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

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    1 year ago

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

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    3 years ago

    Comida muy buena, me encanto! Especialmente a nuestra mesera Patricia; el servicio fue super!

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    Great food, awesome drinks & specials, staff was exceptional. Love their mango & cucumber margaritas

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    2 years ago

    Excellent beef fajitas and great service. Tortillas are fresh and made in-house! Friendly staff.

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    3 years ago

    Food was great but service was amazing. And place is so welcoming. Will definitly be back

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    Good atmosphere, friendly staff, wonderful service, incredibly tasty food. Overall a good experience. Highly recommended.

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