I came across this place on either Facebook or Instagram. Looked up the reviews and figured we'd give it a shot. Bullseye. So our go to for pretty much any new Texmex to us is Carne Asada. We were very pleasantly surprised. Nicely plated with black beans, a cheese poblano and bell pepper mix, pickled red onions, black beans, blackened plantains, guacamole, and potatoes (instead of rice). Nice thick skirt steak cooked to a very good medium rare with a fair coating of chimichri sauce. I have to say this is one of the best plates of texture and flavor combinations I've had in a long while. The surprise was the upside down pineapple cake with a scoop of very good vanilla ice cream. Treat yourself, it's worth it. It's rare that I get 2 drinks, but the Mango Margarita was worth asking my wife to drive. We'll be back. read more

My and I chose this restaurant because of reviews on Nextdoor recommendations. The service was okay as it was his first day. Food was okay. We will not be returning due to so many better options available. Portions were large but the food was meh. I ordered the chicken enchiladas (no beef available) and it was okay but the large chunks of red onions in the dish was a bit much. Black beans and rice were good. I enjoyed my margarita but my wife did not. Wide open space so they could use larger tables so we weren't fighting for table space. read more

Great restaurant! This is definitely a hidden gem. The food is excellent, the owner is really kind and has incorporated some of his personality into the restaurant with his Dragon Ball Z collection. The service was great, and they have a cool patio area. The Mole Rojo Enchiladas my husband got were delicious, and the Rice Bowl Asado Ranchero I had was great! read more

Josefina's Cocina - Outdoor patio area - Latin American Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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This family-owned business has been open for about a month and we gave it a try today. FOOD: We asked what the primary cuisine was as I spotted some Latin American type flavors & we were told the chef is from Mexico. First, the chips and salsa are unlike any I'd ever had. 2-one tomato based and the other like a creamy avocado. The chips were addictive. I had the Chicken Crepes and my friend got the chicken enchiladas. This is where it took a turn for me, they essentially tasted the same, except mine had spinach and mushrooms. The wrappers on both seemed the same. ATMOSPHERE: Nice and clean, you could do families or date night, either one. SERVICE: Here is where they shine. Salvador was our waiter (the best) and when I asked him about the similarities of the two dishes, he went and told the chef. Fernando came right out and we talked about it. Next time, I will be ordering the Vegetable crepes as that is what made mine so good. TIP: Don't fill up on the chips and salsa. You are going to want to, but the entrees need all the room! read more

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First things first: this is not your typical Tex-Mex spot. Think Latin flavors with heart. The restaurant is family-owned and was opened in honor of the owner's mother, which immediately sets a meaningful, personal tone. We visited on a Saturday and were pleasantly surprised by live music (apparently an every-Saturday thing). The musician was fantastic and really elevated the ambiance. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated, and right when you walk in there's a lovely tribute to the owner's mother on the wall. Even the hallway to the bathrooms features more touching family photos--small details that make the space feel warm and intentional. Service was excellent. Our server, Lulu, was attentive, friendly, and accommodating. I asked for a spicier salsa (which technically doesn't exist on the menu), and she happily brought me fresh serranos--perfect solution. She also made sure my margarita had the spice I was craving. Speaking of drinks, the house margaritas are delicious and come garnished with a rosemary sprig, which was a really nice touch. The food was overall very good. Chips and salsa here are not what you might expect--two salsas are served: one tomato-based and the other a creamy avocado style. The chips were addictive, so pace yourself. We started with the queso con chorizo served in a skillet--pro tip: add a squeeze of lime once it's on the tortilla and it takes it to another level. My friend enjoyed the beef tacos, and I ordered the shrimp enchiladas. Portions were generous. I did accidentally order something with a white sauce, which isn't really my thing, but that's purely personal preference--it was still well prepared. Overall, we really enjoyed the ambiance, food, and service. This place has heart, great vibes, and solid execution. We'll definitely be back and are happy to add it to our regular rotation read more

This was our first visit, and it exceeded expectations! This restaurant checks all the boxes -- great ambience, indoor and outdoor dining, nice decor, outstanding service, and absolutely delicious and not run-of-the-mill Mexican food. We will be recommending this to friends, and encourage you to visit. You will not be disappointed! read more

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Recently moved into the area and still discovering some good restaurants. Found Josefina's about a mile away from my house opposite of where I normally head out. Appears to have recently opened about a month ago however, the atmosphere of the restaurant lured me in. It was so well lit up and bright inside. I'm not a fan of dim lit restaurants as you just don't know what they are really trying to hide. Staff was very friendly and so hospitable that after a few minutes, I just wanted to be left alone but I let it go. I know they are doing their jobs and respect it. Some places just don't even give half as much service these days. Great job ladies!!! The food was great!! Enjoyed the chips and two salsas. The queso was delicious and had a a great bite to it!! I ordered the beef tacos with rice and black beans and taste was spot on. I enjoyed the homemade tortillas as well. I bought some packaged Mexican wedding cookies on the way out and the taste was great and reminded me of my mom's cookies she made me growing up. I will be back as I do see the do serve breakfast as well. read more

Josefina's Cocina - Slice Beef Tacos Served with Rice and Beans - Latin American Near Me - Richardson, Texas

The place is really nice decorated, but the food was amazingabd really delicious. The waitress Lulu was so wonderful and the margaritas delish. We are definately going back. read more

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Greatttttt foodddddd and good drinks,really good. Clean and nice for any type of gathering,not noisy and awesome service always. read more

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Totally overrated.... The fajitas were very bad. It was like they took them from a freezer already seasoned and coated and cooked them on a griddle.... very sad.. Texas girl I know fajitas. VERY DISAPPOINTED Everything else was good the rice the beans ..service was good... read more

Food is amazing and the Josefine margarita is amazing better than what's next door. Better than most Spanish places around for sure!! read more

Josefina's Cocina - Latin American Near Me - Richardson, Texas

This place should be on your list of "Go To" places. The food is beautifully presented & the selection of food is quite extensive. The suroundings are beautifully done & thecesitvstaff is very attentive. We have been here for both brunch & dinner and have not been disappointed. Plenty of parking makes this place at The Shire most inviting. We have placed Josefina's Cocina on our rotation & so should you! read more

Excellent informed staff. Food was amazing, the fajitas were among the best I've had. Also splurged on the chocolate cake for dessert! It was epic! read more

What can I say! This place was amazing!! We had the regular margaritas on the rocks and wow. The presentation was beautiful. They came with a sprig of rosemary and lime in them . We are margarita snobs and these tasted delicious. Rafael took care of us and he did such a good job . We both got the chicken tacos and wow !! They had pineapple in them and what a treat . I've never had anything like that . It comes with a side of cilantro , onion and jalapeños. So you can have spice on them or not. I chose not to. We also ordered the guacamole and that was so good too . Chunky and yummy . Also , we've never had chips like this . You will love them . We will be back for sure . This will be our new place and will definitely be asking for Raphael. read more

This was our first time trying this place. We were excited because the reviews were great and this is close to us, and we're always looking to find a new restaurant in Richardson. Although the waitress got our margaritas mixed up (after waiting quite a long bit of time ‍) she had to take them back and have them fixed as my friend had a rocks margarita with taheen, and I had a frozen with salt, but it was the opposite, we again waiting quite a while ‍....when she returned the right drinks, they tasted pretty good. I don't know that I would say they were worth almost $13 apiece as they were small, but they were tasty. (The limes look like they needed revived...See the picture!?) Maybe they were supposed to be like this... but was unappealing and they were dried up. We waited quite a while for the food. No problem we were enjoying the nice weather... Although I enjoyed my chicken quesadillas (very tasty), I thought it was a bit pricey at $18 a plate. It did come with a v"small bowl of black beans. My friend got sour cream enchiladas, which was not on the menu, which it's a good thing because they were extremely tasteless. Really bland. Imagine some dried leftover chicken pieces wrapped in a plain flour tortilla with some warmed up sour cream and chicken broth perhaps. The Again we had to wait a while for the food, so it was disappointing. We also had to ask for napkins and cutlery. Our waitress, Lulu, was very pleasant, but I wondered why the service was so slow and ineffectual considering they were not busy. We sat outside, which was pleasant and inviting, but right before our food was served, a table was sat a good 18 inches away from me. We were basically dining Needless to say, it was quite uncomfortable and awkward. Seemed unnecessary, but it would've been embarrassing to move. Overall, mixed feelings. The service was very slow. Food was 50/50. Pricey. We knew that going into it, but we expected more. read more

Vicki Mayhan Now· CCCC We went there last night (5/20). The staff was friendly, efficient and the owner got up on a chair and gave a gracious thank you to all the patrons for coming, The restaurant has a well-stocked bar with higher end brands so no cheap liquor for cocktails. They have an interesting menu, which is varied and a nice deviation from the old style TexMex like El Chico or other chain restaurants. They do offer Mexican favorites such as tacos, enchiladas, fajitas and more. If you look at their menu online, https://www.josefinascocina.com/, it is not a complete menu like you get on-site. I had the Chicken Enchiladas Verde which were delicious! Their complementary chips and two side salsas where different from the out of the bag Dorito style and light and crispy. My husband had the vegetarian enchiladas - equally yummy. Note: Not all their cocktail offerings are listed on the beverage menu so if you are a MaggyRita aficianado they have several types!! I had the Skinny Margarita - delicious! If you are a fan of La Sombra, which I think is excellent and love their menu, Josefinas has a different spin on their menus and doesn't appear to rival La Sombra. We mentioned we heard about then on NextDoor and we received a 50% discount on one of the entrees, Give it a try and ENJOY!!! read more

Everything was so amazing! I love the story of him naming this after his mother. The story on the wall is beautiful. We had our Christmas dinner for work here. Was able to accommodate 10 people with a breeze. Had a room in the corner for our privacy! read more

Josefina's Cocina - Mole enchiladas was amazing!!! Will come back again - Latin American Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Everything was so good I recommend the mole enchiladas will be back , go support they are a new restaurant in Richardson read more

Josefina's Cocina - Latin American Near Me - Richardson, Texas

My 7yr old son's review: really good flavor. The breakfast potatoes were my favorite. The food was amazing and the waitress was super sweet. The restaurant is super cute! Mom can't wait to come back and sit on the patio with a margarita. read more

Chips came with 2 different dips, both were tasty. Margaritas were very good. Chicken me enchiladas were great - good heat, full of flavor. Will definitely be back and will probably order the mole and margaritas again. read more

Great food. Terrific service. I have been here for breakfast, lunch and dinner-all excellent. One minor suggestion-I would lower the lights for dinner. read more

Fantastic food and outstanding service! I'll definitely be back. The fajitas and mole enchiladas are absolute must-tries.

was so excited to visit this establishment. so sad the food took 40 minutes and no one else was there. The steak tasted boiled. Had to flag waiter for another beer. Asked 4 times for more salsa. Don't recommend read more

Togo order in hopes it's my new takeout neighborhood place. No tortillas for fajitas and the the chicken was nasty af. Marinade was straight achiote and gross. Felt sick after eating it. And pricing is at the top for local Mexican fare. Had high hopes. Def Didn't even close to deliver. read more

Lulu was terrific!!! We had the mixed Fajitas and the chi crepes- everything was delicious! margaritas were fresh and we will definitely be back. read more

Soft opening for lunch today. Tried the Mole Enchiladas and they we fantastic!!! Super rich and tasty with just enough spice. Very authentic and homemade. Chips / salsa are homemade and delicious! Great service as well. Highly recommend this place. Good atmosphere also. If you're thinking about it, just go!!! read more

great house margaritas! all sauces made in house, verde and mole spectacular. not typical tex mex no tamales. everything we had was very good and unique. read more