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Jose Chiquito

4.2 (213 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Steve H.

OMG. The Vegan Burrito was listed on the wall with the best a vegan would want. This takes time as they make it all slowly perfect put together with all "stuff" made right then. No buckets scooping from. Moesis the chef did a perfect job. He has a lot of pride and a happy smile when I said "that was perfect". The Vegan burrito had peppers, potatoes, spinach, rice, beans, shrooms, avocado, just the right mix rolled right!! The hot sauce was tasty too!!

Turkey Club Sandwich
Linda M.

Great sandwich!! I came here with family visiting from Switzerland and I wanted a light breakfast. Got a sandwich here and jt was really good. It looked simple so I thought it wasn't worth it but it tasted really homemade and good!

Asada nachos
Natalia C.

If you're in Grand Central Market and craving something satisfying, Jose Chiquito is a must. I came here for the new Asada Nachos and was blown away, they're cheesy, loaded with flavor, and perfect for sharing. I also tried the pancakes with bacon and eggs; a true breakfast classic that hit the spot, and the veggie wrap, which was fresh, hearty, and full of flavor. To wash it all down, I had their Horchata coffee, agua de piña, and agua de jamaica. Refreshing and so good! The service was friendly and fast, the vibe is casual, and the portions are generous. A hidden gem for breakfast lovers and nacho fans alike. Will definitely be back! Tip: They serve breakfast all day and are open 8 AM to 9 PM.

Turkey Bacon Breakfast Burrito
Ves S.

Stopped by for an evening breakfast burrito. Price is a little bit higher for the size but it did taste good and is in a popular area. I was glad they're still oven after 6pm! Plenty of tables and booths nearby to enjoy the meal.

Afi P.

I got a salad burrito. It was nice. The service was top tier. My wait was brief. I was looking for a salad in the marketplace and someone recommended them. It ate my food on the small counter on the side.

Asada Fries (no sour cream or guac, partially eaten because YUM!)
Kara E.

High quality French fry "nachos"! Delicious flavor, rich and perfectly balanced. The service was so helpful, when our buzzer told us the food was ready, the guy giving the food read our actions (reaching for Tapatio) and offered salsas if we want more spice. We politely declined, but noted that for a food stall, that was above and beyond! The styling of the stall was cute, easy to read, and "modernized" that helped provide confidence that what we would get would be quality. It delivered!

Buttermilk Pancakes Plate
Peter L.

Decided to get some pancakes for dinner. Got a two stack, the staff were very helpful and nice. The pancakes were nice and really warm (everyone knows that's important for some good pancakes). They weren't the best I've had but they definitely hit the spot and did the job. We got two syrups and cut them up like some kids because pancakes taste the best when they are cut into pieces!

Green eggs, chips, rice&cheese
Tammy W.

Who is Jose Chiquito? Out of all of the eateries in Grand Central Market this is the one my daughter chose since she wanted chilaquiles. To our surprise they were verde (green) and not rojo (red). The plate was large enough for 2 people to share and included beans and rice, along with cotija cheese on top rather than melted jack cheese. Service was friendly and food was prepared quickly.

Chipotle Chicken Wrap!
Steven M.

Another day, another trip to the Grand Central Market in downtown Los Angeles! It was my turn to pick where we ate at the market, and thanks to an extremely appetizing photo of a Chipotle chicken wrap, Jose Chiquito was the place for me! Located on one of the side walls, this busy booth has all the sandwiches, burritos, wraps, and salads you could want and fair enough prices for the quantity you are going to get. Of course, I had to order the Chipotle Chicken Wrap and that thing was much bigger then I was anticipating. This massive burrito didn't come alone as it was served with a heaping of french fries as well. How was the food you ask? I would love to tell you. The burrito itself was absolutely delicious, stuffed to the max, and filled me up for two meals since I couldn't finish it the first time around. The french fries on the side were really dang good as well, being hot, tasty, and the perfect parter for the burrito. Overall, Jose Chiquito was a top notch spot for lunch and a place I'll be ordering from in the future. The staff was quick, the prices were fair, and the food was great. If you find yourself reading this and wondering if you should eat here, the answer is yes!

Chipotle Chicken Wrap
Maddy M.

There are so many options of eateries in the Grand Central Market, but I was on the hunt for breakfast. I was excited to see Jose Chiquito's has breakfast burritos but once I scanned the menu, saw they had a lot of yummy options. I ended up going with the Chipotle Chicken wrap and it was everything I wanted. Super filling and tasty! Definitely hit the spot. The person I was with got one of the breakfast burritos and really liked how spicy the salsa was. It did take a while to get our food, but we were happy customers once we had food in our bellies. A solid spot and prices were pretty affordable.

Bonnie S.

I got some crazy, whiny, always hungry and picky tweens. I don't have the time to go to every single food spot inside @grandcentralmarketla . Don't get me wrong! Food there is amazing but each spot mainly focuses on 1 type of cuisine. As a busy mom, I am multitasking and I can't go to like 3 food stalls. If I have to pick one spot that offers lots of things on the menu, it's @josechiquito.cm !!! They got breakfast, salads, wraps, all types of burgers, sandwiches and way more. What did I order? - Breakfast Burrito for Jaxon - BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger for Brock - Philly Cheesesteak for Mom - Chinese Chicken Salad to share - Bottled Orange Fanta for Brock - Horchata for Jaxon - Bottled Water for Mom Brock had a bottled Orange Fanta for the first time and of course the tween that he is thought it was soooo cool! He loved his burger. Jaxon always craves breakfast burritos and so happy I can get one at 3:45pm and he thought the horchata was good. For me the mom, the Philly Cheesesteak is , its huge and tasted so good the next day after I placed it in the air fryer. I really enjoyed my food here and my boys too. FYI: Don't keep your autistic kids at home. They need to explore too. Yes, it's more tough but at the end it's an experience they will bring up and retell. Love and treat your spectrum kids equally. Remember in this harsh world, they will be faced with too many NOs, give them a chance of lots of Okay YES, let's do it!

Chilaquiles Verdes
Sonny M.

I love trying new spots at Grand Central market!! My first time here; it was such a nice experience. I got the chilaquiles verde... the rice and beans almost outshined the chilaquiles. They were so flavourful!!! The service was as quick as you'd expect but the staff was really nice. We made sure to compliment the food before we left because you can tell there was a lot of care that went into making it. If you're looking for a spot in Grand central market that might be good as a one-stop for a small group, Definitely come here! The menu is varied, but also simple, with more than a couple vegan options too!

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Chris S.

Gives you exactly what you're looking for at a great price. The breakfast sandwich is best described as a lunch style sandwich with all the inside of a breakfast sandwich. Made in classic torta bread- with thin egg, spiced sausage and some great mayo and spinach it certainly hits the spot and fills you up - and for a very reasonable price especially for LA. They had quite a line but still pumped food out fairly fast, probably around 10 minute wait or so.

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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the friendly staff, varied menu options, and fresh, flavorful food. Portions are often generous, and the lively market atmosphere is appreciated.

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I got my ordered delivered by someoneI knew, but their breakfast burritos are 10/10! I highly recommend trying it out with their salsa.

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