Service was a little slow but the waiters were polite and the water cups were cold with lots of ice. The menus were paper and not very clean and very wrinkly. The building is new and the bathrooms are clean. The portions are generous but the price is a A bit high. read more

Jose Jalapenos - Fancy fries - Mexican Near Me - Ashland, Missouri

The food is awful, even the chips & salsa. I've eaten at a lot of Mexican restaurants and the food here is the worst I've ever had. I barely ate any of my meal. The service was fine & the place appeared & smelled clean. The Mexican decor was appealing & tasteful. read more

Food was not impressive, bland without the flavor that comes from most Mexican restaurants. Service was slow to deliver food after ordering in a restaurant that was not even half full. read more

The margaritas were delicious and the service was amazing! Would definitely like to try it again sometime! read more

Jose Jalapenos - Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Ashland, Missouri

Always a great time at Jose's. Food is great, adult beverages are delicious. Also have a kids menu. read more

This was my first time at this location. We arrived before the Sunday evening dinner rush and the service was welcoming. The staff at this location wear headsets which help with faster response times for food updates/status. This location does have A LOT of dinner options to choose from, I think it would be helpful if it were more condensed (a bit overwhelming). Overall the food is good and friendly environment. We ordered the churros and they were a bit over cooked, I think. But I recommend the carnitas and either a raspberry or mango margarita. read more

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The food at the Ashland location was not good. Service was adequate. But neither was as good as the Nifong location.

Great food! Family owned business, we have never had a bad meal there. It's our go-to when family and friends are visiting!

This place is a hidden gem! Great margaritas, delicious chips and salsa and wonderful fajitas! Loved the fajitas jaliscos! Fresh Mexican food served fast! Would go back again in a heartbeat! read more

Great food, friendly service. Family atmosphere. My favorite dishes are the burritos carnitas and the Don Jose's.

Waved us off and waited long ass time for waiter to take our order then food tasted freezer burnt.

3,5 stars but I'm rounding up because food, service, and drinks were really good. -1 star because because we asked for a booth and greeter said "no" and proceeded to seat us at a table even though there were 3 booths open, clean and ready; and we watched her seat 3 groups at each booth after we were seated at the table! What??? It became more frustrating as we sat, watched and wondered.... WTF??? Pros Food was good Salsa was good Table service was good Portions were goo prices were fair Seemed like a local family owned place Cons Greeter and open booth issue They forgot to bring the spinach dip appetizer but remembered to put it on our bill, but then took it off without issue when I mentioned it. Salsa bowls extremely small They brought more salsa, but still problem Chips were just ok .... Yellow thicker corn style ... Mayr just be me, but like the thinner crispy better Will definitely go back, but if we encounter the same situation with open booths not available to us, I will raise the issue. The greeter is every guests first impression and first encounter at your restaurant. Train them accordingly. read more

Very typical American/Mexican, heavy on cheese . Food is served hot , quickly, and priced right . I'm kinda hard on Mexican restaurants and go for the more " we no speak English " for Mexican food read more

Good food and good management. Clean restaurant. Many does a great job! He knows what I want and has it ready.

Wonderful food, great staff, clean and reasonably priced. My go to for authentic Mexican food. Food is fresh and well prepared.

I would give 4 stars except for the fact that my fiancé and I were seated for about 15 minutes before anyone bothered to take our order. Others came in and were seated after us who got their food before we had even placed our order. Once we got a waitress's attention they profusely apologized and even gave us complementary cheese dip. The food itself is good and just what you would expect from a Mexican restaurant. Nothing more, nothing less. The main stand out is their EXTREMELY cheap and delicious margaritas made with top shelf tequila. I highly recommend getting one if that's your thing. Overall, a good experience at this place! read more

Stopped in for a quick lunch before catching my flight. Really solid! Probably the best option nearby the airport for sure. I went with the Jalisco fajitas, soo good. Steak, chicken & shrimp, can't go wrong. Told the server I was in a bit of a rush, he got me in and out, very much appreciated it. Will be back! read more

I have noticed lately that food has gotten even better than it was. Tonight's meal was great. read more

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Food and chips have gone downhill in the past year or so. It was much better when it first opened. The chips are so thick and tough you can hardly eat them. Really they are the worst chips of any Mexican restaurant in the central Missouri area. The salsa is ok, but don't eat here if you like edible chips. I love Megan and Jose (the owners) but they really should get a new chip vendor. They should check with some of the Mexican restaurants in Columbia or Jeff City to see what chip vendors they use. Consistency in the quality will really make customers want to come back. Taco Bell is coming to town!! Time to improve the quality of your food, Jose's so you don't lose business. read more

Not the best Mexican you'll ever have, but it's great service, great menu, and a pretty clean business. Classic place to catch that after-work happy hour margarita on the outdoor seating. read more

After a long wait to construction perfection, our hometown authentic Mexican restaurant is here! Seated quickly with fresh, warm chips, and tasty salsa. Menu is loaded with real authentic dishes of a variety too many to count. Jose' personally checked on us and most all the tables while there. After several Margarita's and chips, we settled on the Chicken Poblano, and Ranchero Enchilada. Both were served quickly, hot and very fresh. When in town this is a must stop and you won't go away disappointed or hungry. Tell José we sent you! read more

Jose Jalapenos - Mexican Near Me - Ashland, Missouri

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Honestly its my favorite in Columbia! It's fast, inexpensive, clean, and a large restaurant! SO much room to distance yourself from others! Also, the veggies ARE SO FRESH AND AMAZING! read more

Really great food and friendly staff! Our go to for Mexican food and best of all it's local!

For being Mexican food in small town Missouri, Jose Jalapenos sure does the job. I went with a small group of friends and all had yummy food and a pitcher of frozen margaritas that hit the spot the servers here were very good and respectful, overall a positive dining experience. read more

I wasn't a huge fan of this place! The service was extremely slow and their were kids running around everywhere! The parents clearly could give two you know what's about either. Food was marginal at best and for some reason the Pepsi tasted funny. read more

Food was good, service not so much. Sure they'll take your order but if you need more water or anything good luck getting the staff to acknowledge your presence. Who can eat Mexican food without something to drink? Had to pack it up to take home and finish there. Sad. read more

Authentic, fast, and great service. I took my food to go and it was a delight.

the WORST experience @ Jose Jalapenos(Ashaland) bad service.. at LEAST try to understand and SPEAK ENGLISH, food and drinks below sub par...ordered special Margaritas, got nothing but mixer, asked Jose' himself if they could add some Tequila, stated; thry are pre mixexd.. not well let me help you...food bland. Then OVER charge us!!!! I know you need $ to build your NEW restaurant... BUT REALLY... not that they care... lost a few customer's tonight.. read more

Great steak fajita nachos, cold beer, great service. Sat on the patio and enjoyed the meal and company. Everyone was friendly. read more

Jose Jalapenos - Mexican Near Me - Ashland, Missouri

Food is good. I always get the don Jose. Staff is friendly. It's always ready fast, also.

Got the second basket of chips without even asking. Chips were good. Good cold beer on tap. Split the order with my wife and waitress brought two plates without even having to request them. Outside seating. read more

Awesome margaritas, great food, and friendly staff! Be sure to try the enchiladas or the chicken taco salad. We will be back!

Food was great, service was excellent! However, i did happen to overhear a conversation that leads me to believe that employees are mistreated. You won't see smiles on the faces of this waitstaff, having fun on the job is "no beuno" here! Would love to come back- but sadly, can't support an establishment that doesn't allow their employees to have fun! read more