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    Jose Pepper's

    3.4 (173 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    JOSE PEPPER'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Happy Hour food August 2023
    Rachel H.

    Super friendly service! Delicious chips and salsa. You can ask for their hot salsa too - but it's hot! We would dip our chips in our espinaca queso and into the hot salsa. That was on point! HH margaritas were good! Quesadilla was a little under-filled, but good. And the nachos were a B- on the nacho scale... they were a bit soggy (to be expected!), and the individual ingredients were a bit underwhelming, but again, satisfactory. Another happy hour may be in our near future!

    Burrito Bowl with Chicken
    Jeff David G.

    A classic Tex-Max spot in the area that's always a blast to be at. Most of their meals tend to be fairly Americanized, but they are delicious nonetheless. The staff is always incredible and keeps the place so lively. Jose Peppers has tasty meals and a great atmosphere, but don't expect the most authentic Mexican experience you've ever had. They bring out fresh tortilla chips that are way better than most that usually come out at Mexican spots, but the burrito bowl wasn't as exciting as it looked. It was still solid, but have enjoyed their fajitas and burritos much more.

    Sangria
    Cami M.

    Happy Hour: I had their steak and goat cheese tower appetizer, which was superb. The chef also made me a coffee with Baileys on this cold wintery night. It was delish! My friends enjoyed their meals and cocktails as well.

    Flautas platter with refried beans, cilantro rice, & chili Chile Con Queso. Added Espinaca Dip. Free salsa too
    Dana M.

    Been to this location on several occasions but this time I did carry out and by the time I got it home the food was cold, they don't keep it warm with heat lamps, just sitting by the window. It was still tasty & the Flautas stayed crispy after I reheated them in the microwave. Next time I'll forgo the refried beans and cilantro rice, they're not bad just plain, and get the waffle fries. Espinaca dip is good reheated so no complaints there. I'll definitely go back if just for the dip.

    Chicken Tortilla Salad
    Charlotte A.

    First time I've been to this location and first time I ordered a salad! What a great surprise! I was looking for something light! This hit the spot! Chicken Tortilla Salad! Thin slices of chicken, tortilla strips, fresh greens, tossed in a cilantro lime vinaigrette! There were 8 of us and Shane did a great job keeping up with all our requests!

    Salsa
    Paul L.

    Such great food, the appetizer has wonderful flavor. I also had taco salad with chicken and it was plentiful and had great taste. My server did a great job. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and it reasonably priced

    Restaurant Exterior and Patio
    Steve D.

    I took advantage of an email promotion to try this location, and I was impressed. The pollo magnifico periodic Tuesday email lunch special ($4.35) included complimentary thin and tasty tortilla chips, a mild and chunky salsa, a cheese covered chicken-filled burrito, tasty Spanish rice, refried beans, and a small salad. The burrito was filled only with chicken (medium grade), instead of adding rice or beans, which was nice. Everything was pretty mild, but spicy habanero and roasted chili sauces were available at the table to spice things up. The portion sizes were good, except for the small amount of refried beans. The well-staffed service was somewhat cheerful, efficient, and fast. The free chips and salsa were available quickly, and my meal was served in just five minutes. A manager checked in with my table to make sure everything was okay, and the staff worked like a well run machine. The dining area was clean, with lively contemporary background music (not too loud), several TVs, a bar area, and a patio. Very nice, especially for the price!

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    Nasty food and rude waiters food didn't taste right at all never again will I waste my money here

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    Average America-Mex. Goat cheese towers and chips are the pinnacle of the menu.

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