I'm gonna admit I was super bummed when it first opened because I really feel like we need a decent seafood restaurant on Shore Dr but Jose's does not disappoint. The portions are huge and the margs are legit. You really can't go wrong. I got the ceviche tonight which is not something I normally order but it tasted really fresh. My kids always ask for sides of oranges and cherries and they're very accommodating. They made my daughter's birthday extra special so I'm glad they're in the neighborhood!! read more

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If you're looking for a fun, lively spot with huge margaritas and great vibes, Jose Tequila's absolutely delivers. We came here to celebrate a birthday, and it ended up being one of those meals where everything just hit. First off, those margaritas are no joke. Massive, flavorful, and strong in the best way. Bonus: they do $2 off specialty margs on Mondays, which is dangerous knowledge now that I have it. I went with the Coco Loco Margarita (1800 coconut tequila, coconut milk, triple sec, and sweetened flaked coconut), and WOW. It was creamy, refreshing, and honestly tasted like a tropical vacation. My friends ordered the House Marg, Peach Sangria Marg and the Spicy Pineapple & Cilantro Marg, all were just as impressive. The spicy one had a great kick without being overwhelming, and the peach option was super smooth and fruity. Before we even ordered, the complimentary chips, salsa, and that famous white sauce came out ... and let me tell you, that white sauce is to die for. I could've eaten that all night. For my dinner, I had the asada enchiladas, and I'm still thinking about them. Perfectly cooked grilled steak laid over cheesy enchiladas with verde sauce, plus rice and black beans. I loved that the steak was on top because once I got full, I could still pick at the protein (elite move). My friends got arroz con pollo, carne asada tacos, and the wildest dish on the table ... the El Molcajete. It came out sizzling in a stone bowl loaded with shrimp, beef, chicken, chorizo, cactus, and all the fixings. We all shared bites and it was unreal. We ended the night with the staff singing happy birthday and completely embarrassing my friend with a sombrero and a candle in his shot. Incredible. Definitely will be coming back, especially for that margarita deal and birthdays! read more

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wish we could give more than 5 stars!!! we stopped in for lunch on a Friday afternoon. We loved our experience, all of the food was great. The restaurant was clean, and the was attentive. they were very accommodating with our three kids. Portions were huge! Couldn't ask for more. read more

This place was great. It was nice to finally find good Mexican food in VA Beach. Food was good. Service was amazingly fast. The Margarita was huge and we both ordered the medium. Will be back for sure read more

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Our bartender/waiter was condescending from our initial contact...food is great...service sucks out loud.. This was Newport News location read more

The BEST Mexican food in the area (and massive portions for the price too). Also, legit STRONG drinks. We love this place--probably go at least once per week. They are always super friendly too, once you've been a few times. Always the same servers, so you kind of get to know them a little bit. They always joke around with our kids about their soccer jerseys (they love Ronaldo, FYI). Usually have great daily specials too. read more

Jose Tequilas - Mexican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I really wanted to like Jose Tequilas. The building had been transformed into the look of a nice Tex Mex restaurant. It was in the building that had been occupied for many years by one of my favorite seafood restaurants, Croakers. But it was not to be. The interior layout was basically the same with different decor. It had plentiful seating & the same large bar area. We were greeted and taken to a booth promptly. The server took our drink orders quickly, mine being a medium Mojito. When the drink was served it was huge & excellent. I had expected the normal super weak drink served at many similar restaurants. This one was strong & way more than I could drink. If I ever decide to return I know to order a small. There were 4 in our party, two of which already knew what they wanted to order. The server didn't allow much time to look at the large menu. I told her that I needed more time. She instead hovered very near the table watching me. This put an element of stress into what should have been a fun evening out with friends. In addition I like to sip on my drink before ordering. Dinner out should not be a rush to serve, especially when there are enough tables open to seat incoming parties. In my rushed state I asked her about the Carne Asada. I wanted to assure the beef was sliced or shredded Shirt Steak & not served as a large piece of thin meat. She told me it was cubed. So that's what I ordered. Much to my dismay the dish was served with a large thin piece of barely edible beef. I have no idea what cut of beef it could have been since it was tough with lots of fat & gristle. It was hard to cut, even with a steak knife. The refried beans, which I normally love, were covered in such a thick coating of cheese that I had to roll it off to get to the beans. That didn't help much because the beans were so thin & watered down that I could get very little. The Cheese Enchilada, listed as a part of the dish on the menu, was nowhere to be found. The rice was good. So I ate that. the avocado & salad items. Needless to say I won't be returning soon. And I would never order this entree again. 2.5 stars rounded up for the Shore Drive location & awesome cocktails. read more

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Great food and even better service. It was a 10/10 experience will definitely be back! read more

Jose Tequilas - Kids meal - Mexican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Food is a 10/10 Margarita literally breaks the scale because I don't understand how they can make a Margarita that delicious. I love the cute rooftop setting they have overlooking Shore Drive. The service was great as well. read more

Jose Tequilas - Mexican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Got the goat margarita. WOW strong! I do like how you can order 3 sizes. Kids menu. LARGE portions. Huge. I got the fajitas. Eh. Just ok. Nothing to write home about. The chips and salsa were really good. My kid got carnitas tacos and they looked better then the fajitas. It's ok. About the same as the other American Mexican places around. Very busy so parking is limited! read more

Food was amazing best salsa and queso I've had, I've ate Mexican food in 15+ states and the food and service was top notch. For real go here if you are trying to decide where to go. I'm going to miss this place. read more

¡Muy bueno! From the Margaritas to the Carnitas, I was super impressed. The meats were all marinated and seasoned perfectly. They were cooked just right - moist and flavorful. The staff had a great attitude - they were having fun and made our dinner special. Best Mexican food we've had in Norfolk! read more

This not only didn't disappoint, but it absolutely knocked our socks off. Family said this is the new go to and will absolutely her back multiple times! Highly recommend. Everything from the cops and salsa, drinks, all the way to the main entree were incredible! read more

Last night's dinner hit the spot, because we don't usually get Mexican food as a family and I love it. Chicken Fajitas; Enchiladas Rancheras with Shredded Pork; Shrimp and Crab Chimichangas; and Shrimp, Scallop, and Chorizo Quesadilla. The food was amazing and the service was quick and friendly. The restaurant is also very clean and nicely decorated. We will definitely be back, and we highly recommend this place! read more

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Best Tex-Mex in Hampton Roads! Wife and I went for Sunday afternoon early dinner. We showed up about 4 and the place was nearly empty, only 1 table occupied. We had chips and salsa while we looked over the menu. The chips were light and fresh outta the fryer hot. Salsa was great- a little heat but not too much. Like Goldilocks' bed it was just right. I had the Burrito Vampiro and she had the chicken quesadilla. Neither of us could eat more than half. Huge serving sizes! The Vampiro is amazing. The queso, carnitas, and bacon all turn into something new and special in the oven. If you haven't been, you should change that - wiki wiki! read more

Portions. Holy moly the portion sizes are so big. I could've eaten three meals off the quesadilla I ordered. A medium margarita frozen was too big for me to consume in one sitting. Plan on hanging out for a little. It was well seasoned and full of flavor. An even better would be if my quesadilla wasn't so soggy. I couldn't pick it up. SN: I think it's important for the servers to realize that people who don't look like they speak Spanish may understand Spanish very well, and I heard them make disparaging remarks towards me and my guest and I didn't like that, but I won't hold it against them they thought I didn't know. We also did not feel very welcomed when we came into the establishment. I tried to banter with the server and he was not trying at all. Not a drink recommendation or anything. Just do better. read more

Jose Tequilas - Medium frozen mango margarita - Mexican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

At 1:20pm 12/23 I called in a pick up order and specifically asked for the lunch menu two orders of chicken and sour cream enchiladas ($11 each) and one dos tacos ($12). I also ordered two Mexican fried ice creams ($7). My husband returned with the food and he was charged $78 so we paid $30 in taxes and fees? The Mexican fried ice cream tortillas were so hard, you could not break them in some places. I wonder how long they sat to get that stale. I feel taken advantage of, and I no longer trust them. I hope they feel it was worth it to lose a customer from a very large family who live close to the restaurant and will no longer frequent there. I will only go to their local competitors from now on. Enjoy my hard earned money, thieves! read more

Excellent food. Ok service. Was greeted immediately. Taco Tuesday is only for limited hours even if advertised.

This is NOT the same Jose Tequilas you're thinking it is. This is a local small business and the food is delicious, the drink menu is creative and very good, and the staff is welcoming. High quality Mexican food, great happy hour! read more

Jose Tequilas - $5 Happy Hour Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Wow. I have lived in the area for over 30 years. I used to come to this location when it was a different restaurant. The newish Jose Ts is fantastic. The decor is up to date and very inviting. The staff is super. And the food is great tasty and large portions. This is a must go. Well done. read more

I hail from Arkansas, and there they had a dish called "cielo, mar y tierra" or sky surf and turf. I moved to Washington in 2017 and have been yearning for it since. This place had something similar to it, called Patron Dip, that was no longer on the menu, but the cook made it anyways. That was the start of our culinary experience. The rest would go on to be some of the best food I've ever had. And at the end, we were given salutations in the form of coconut tequila shots. If you haven't eaten here yet, drop what you're doing and get here read more

Very busy Friday night, but the service and the food was number one or number 10 the manager checked in with us, and even though there was a language barrier, we still were understood. read more

The best Mexican restaurant I have ever been to, hands down! Great portions and food were perfect. The chips were amazing, the fajitas actually had meat on them. The VA Beach quesadilla was incredible. read more

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Overpriced and horrid. The carne asada came out buried in a swill of runny refried beans and rice. It was supposed to be a cheese enchilada but looked like canned dog food. My wife's avocado tacos fell apart and the avocados weren't even grilled. absolutely disgusting. What a waste of time and money. read more

Quick, fast, friendly service! Sunday is our favorite day to go because it's an under appreciated day for Mexican food!

Great food! Margs are strong and the food was tasty. The top deck is nice. The food comes out in to go containers only. Would come back again. read more

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They get 5 stars based on service alone! They really go above and beyond to make it a fun experience. They brought out ice cream cones for the kids at the end that just made their day! I will say, I do think the food isn't as good as it used to be but we might have been on an off day. The drinks were great! read more

The best food/service we've had in a long time. We actually considered going back the following day it was so delicious Super clean read more

We've gone three times now, twice for dinner and once for lunch. The key is to go early because this place is catching on quickly! Great service plentiful staff, fabulous menu, AWESOME margaritas, amazing salsa! The guacamole Diablo, made fresh, is beautiful and delicious, living up to its name through a variety of hot peppers. Wicked but flavorful so you'll keep going back for more. JT's famous rellenos are incredible! The chimichangas my wife had was also great, and finally the Tacos de Birria- fantastic and very different from the standard Mexican joint. Go. You won't regret it! read more

We keep going back. It's just SO good. Great margs, too! Skip the weird white dipping sauce.

If you're looking for tacos near the beach, this place is a winner. We were greeted quickly and seated right away, with a huge bowl of chips, salsa, and queso to start--couldn't stop munching! The drinks came in large portions and tasted great. I had the juicy, flavorful al pastor tacos, and my fiancé enjoyed the carnitas. By the end of the night, the drinks had us feeling good, and our server even treated us to a delicious shot on the house. Highly recommend--can't wait for my next taco night here! read more

They serve excellent food, the portions of the food are incredible & the staff were attentive!

The only problem with this restaurant is the parking. And why is the parking difficult: because there are so many people who have discovered. Amazing, authentic Mexican dining. Be careful with the excellent chips and recommended guacamole because the portions are huge but can't put down because so flavorful. Service was prompt, professional, courteous and helpful with the menu. The Margarita was worth the visit alone (based upon the pack quaint bar). Way beyond those found in most restaurants. Identify the designated driver early. read more

Wow! Just stumbled upon this place! The service is 10/10! We sat immediately! The atmosphere is loud and lively! The chips are so good! I don't know what type of dip this white stuff is but it tastes like mango. And my drink...Oh Emmm Geeeee! I wasn't ready! Can't wait for my food! read more

I never write reviews, but this place was too good not to! Everything we had was amazing, and the staff were very friendly. 10/10 hands down one of the best Mexican spots we have been to in the area! read more

The Shore Drive location has the best chips and queso. The chips have an airy, fried like texture and are the best I've ever had. I do wish this location wasn't so loud though. The acoustics weren't the best - at least in the back room where we were sitting - and the tables were a bit cramped. Also, the restaurant and parking lot are situated really close to the main road which, in my opinion, seems dangerous. There should be some kind of barrier between the road and the lot. Otherwise, the food and service were a 10 out of 10! read more

it is absolutely magnificent i got a photo with the waiters, they give the kids free ice cream, the setting is really comfortable and intimate , the waiters and waitresses are very very kind, the food is delicious, the ice cream is delicious, the waiters know my order bc i come so often, javier/havier not too sure gives great hugs btw read more

Food quality and quantity were excellent. Friendly service. Chips were nice and light. One entree would have sufficed for two adults unless one is famished. The chips filled us up so much I could only eat one of the three Chupacabra Tacos. It was delicious by the way. I would go back. read more

As someone who has been to 48 states and 9 countries(including Mexico) I can confidently say that Jose Tequilas on shore drive is the greatest Mexican style restaurant on this side of the world, and likely the best ever. The service is shockingly fast, you walk in and you immediately are taken to a table, immediately brought water and chips and two different sauces. And the tempo doesn't stop until you are walking out the door waving goodbye to the workers. I've been to multiple Michelin star restaurants and none of them bring the energy and homeyness that Jose tequila does, while still matching the taste of top tier food. I give my highest recommendation to this restaurant. read more

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Went here with the family. I had the Miami Vice drink, a mix of pina colada and strawberry daiquiri. I was hoping it was a little more icy, it was too sweet for me, even with ice being added. The Governado tacos were fantastic. The cheese shell and the meat were well done. Husband had a GOAT margarita and he said it was ok. Kiddo had the cheese pizza (I know, right?) but he demolished it and the fries were nice and crispy. The service was good but pushy. I felt like every three min they were coming by asking if we were ready. I appreciate the initiative, it was just overwhelming as we were trying to settle our kiddo. Place wasn't crowded, Olympics were on which was enjoyable. Overall a good experience and I'm sure their nightlife isn't bad. Prices were reasonable for a family of three. read more