Most authentic & reasonably priced Mexican food in Petoskey. Note to self: remember to order chips and salsa.

Food was good, but small portions for a Mexican restaurant & very expensive. Yikes! I know you're in Petoskey but usually when you eat Mexican you have leftovers, read more

We had a party of five. Our food was delivered to use quickly. We started with chios and pico. The pico was very frrsh. In addition, we had tacos, mexican pizza, beef burrito, fajitas, and chicken enchiladas. Everything was delicious! read more

Got the Jose's platter and it was really flavorful however the taco and enchilada was a bit smaller than expected. Their guacamole is very good. Service is quick and friendly. Lots of tables for seating indoor and some outdoor. read more

Jose serving up authentic Mexican food for 20 years at this location. It's hard finding decent Mexican food this far north, but this is genuine. My wife and I both ordered the chili relleno dinner. The presentation was beautiful. The chili was a large poblano stuffed with tons of ooey-gooey cheese. It surprised me that it was not battered or soft-baked, but it was great. We ordered chips with homemade guacamole which was some of the best I've tasted. The pico gallo was outstanding, fresh and delicious (you can't beat northern Michigan tomatoes). Great location. You pay after your meal. read more

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Jose's never disappoints. Authentic and delicious, they always on point. Wife and I never come to the area without making a stop to Jose's a priority. read more

Jose's Authentic Mexican Restaurant - Barbacoa tacos. Some of the most simple and delicious tacos I've ever had. A must stop if you're in the area. - Mexican Near Me - Petoskey, Michigan

From the service to the food, Jose is great! It's always a joy to see him and his smile. My favorite menu item is the Chili Relleno and it never disappoints. Always a pleasure supporting this local mom and pop restaurant. read more

Jose's Authentic Mexican Restaurant is a great choice for Mexican food in northern Michigan. The service is friendly and the ambiance is simple but comforting. Jose's Authentic Mexican Restaurant does not stray far from the Mexican standards, but there is a reason those items are so beloved. The burrito is a great option to go with. If you are in the area and craving Mexican food, Jose's Authentic Mexican Restaurant is a great option. The food is good and the service is great. read more

Excellent food and friendly service! Definitely recommend and will be back the next time we're in town. Try the guac! It's amazing!!!

So this was a nice surprise. We were in the bookstore when the person I was with said it was time to eat. I asked the woman in the bookstore if she could suggest a good place to eat. She asked what we wanted and my friend said taco's. She smiled and said, "you have to try Jose's. He's right around the corner. We eat there all the time. ". She was right. The food was delicious. And of course, when we asked for the hot stuff he was happy to oblige. We will most definitely be back. read more

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This place is absolutely amazing; serving delicious authentic mexican cuisine, with exceptional service. The owners are so nice and you can tell they put a lot of love into their business. Thank you, so much for wonderful food. Will be back a hundred more times. read more

It's a decent choice given where we are. Think late night burritos in college or TBK in Chicago post bars. It's pricey fkr what it is but your in Peto$$key. read more

A perfectly fine TexMex restaurant with a large menu. They had friendly service. The food was just average. (C)

The food was so delicious and authentic. And Jose the owner was so sweet and friendly

Great food. Great service!! One of our favorite places in Petoskey. We've never had a bad meal and we try something new every time. The Shrimp Tostada and the chicken chimichangas are perennial favorites. I will continue to dine here whenever I can read more

The service here was wonderful. The owners were charming, friendly, and very attentive. The atmosphere was very much like a little mom and Pop shop. the menu was a little bit hard to understand. It was posted on the wall, and the lady taking our order, kept telling us to look at the wall. so we ordered something we thought we were familiar with. Fajitas. The aromas coming from their grill were spectacular. It made us very hungry! when we received our meal, though, it was very small. Much smaller than what you would expect from a Mexican restaurant. As always, there were definite positives and some negatives. The positives : the tortillas were delicious. buttery soft warm, they were really good. Unfortunately, unfortunately, you only got two or three with your meal. Less than positives : the portion sizes were tiny. We left hungry. the beans had no salt or flavoring added at all they were just mashed beans, or puréed beans they were pretty runny. The rice, the same. No flavor. your meal does not come with any extras such as chips. we got a very small side of some kind of hot sauce that wasn't what I would call like a salsa Fresca. the best sauce was just your bottles of Tabasco and habanero sauce. We thought that we would try a flan, but they told us that they just didn't have any. although we wanted to absolutely love this little restaurant, We won't go back. read more

This food was soooo good I ate 3 tacos it was buss and I should bought more Also the service was good and they were so nice read more

Amazing food and service for such a small yet friendly establishment. The food is authentic and definitely worth a stop!

This place has great reviews so we stopped in for lunch. We got to the counter to order and the lady behind the counter just looked at us. We had a menu question which she didn't answer. She just continued to look at us and finally said "what do you want?" Not a great start but we had an open mind. We ordered two meals along with some chips & guacamole. We sat for a very long time - more than 30 minutes. Again, ok, I get that the whole world is understaffed so we patiently continued to wait. When we kept seeing others get their food, we decided to check on our order. It had gotten shuffled to the bottom of the stack and once remedied, our food came out pretty quickly. The guacamole was top notch. I have to say it's some of the best I've had in a long time. The tacos were also good but the shrimp was overcooked and a bit chewy. The others two were good. I wanted to rate this higher but the service is keeping me at 3 stars. read more

Delicious. I actually give them 4.5 stars. Friendly Clean. Crispy and yummy tortillas. Coming back before we leave town. read more

This restaurant is AMAZING!! We had to be patient but the food, delicious!! The staff was working so damn hard to accommodate everyone and it was beautiful!! Thank you for the best meal on our way out of Petoskey! The barbacoa was so good we got a to go container of it! Thank you!! read more

Jose's Authentic Mexican Restaurant - a bowl of beef soup - Mexican Near Me - Petoskey, Michigan

Chicken burrito was fantastic! Warm friendly owner. Clean. Reasonably priced food. Totally enjoyed lunch there.

After living in LA for 8 years, in all that time, I never found a Guacamole I liked more than the one served at Jose's. It is perfection. When I would come back to Petoskey for the holidays, I always made sure to visit. Jose, who runs the restaurant is always sweet and kind. As far as authentic Mexican food goes, Jose's is the real deal. The flan is delicious. The asada tacos hit the spot, and the Mexican pizza is surprisingly really good. The atmosphere is casual, and it doesn't pretend otherwise. Prices are just right. read more

Always happy to see tamales on a menu and these were delicious! Service was fast and friendly.

My boyfriend and I are always trying to find new authentic Mexican places to try and this is by far the best place we have ever found. The tacos, enchiladas, and rice are fantastic and the people, service and are even better. The prices are also unbeatable for the quality of food and service. read more

Owner is nice and very good atmosphere. Small and food is good. Owner will converse with you and always smiling.

FANTASTIC Mexican food !!! The owner did EVERYTHING! Waited tables, cooked, cleaned tables, vacuumed and did dishes, ALL while we were there. read more

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Jose is a local institution. His smiling face greets all customers and his expertly peppered authentic Mexican fare is delicious. Jose's guacamole is the best in northern Michigan--bank it. read more

This place is great. The usual cast of options but a couple of twists. I am doing carb free right now, so I did Carnitas and chorizo on top of their salad. I could really taste the meats, and they were fantastic! It's a greasy spoon kind of place, which only makes it all the better read more

The man who runs this restaurant is SO KIND!! Even though they are only serving carry out at the moment, he made us feel welcome and appreciated. Right when we walked in, a regular told us we were about to have the best Mexican ever, and he humbly thanked him. I know that if I lived in Petoskey, I'd be a regular too. Fast, well seasoned food that every age group will enjoy! read more

Service & food were amazing!!! Clean and comfortable environment, food came fast, smells absolutely amazing inside too. Finally found the perfect Mexican food spot 10/10 would recommend read more

Jose's Authentic Mexican Restaurant - Taco Platter - Mexican Near Me - Petoskey, Michigan

Authentic food and atmosphere, delightful staff, this is a favorite downtown spot.

Just really great Mexican. Period. I hate when people on yelp compare small-town food to big cities--like, what am I going to do, fly to New York for dinner? I'm just looking for the best of all the nearby options. But I've had Mexican in LA, in Denver, in Mexicantown in Detroit, and honestly, this is way up there. My personal top five, easily. Just fresh, flavorful, filling, and an incredible value. It's a little tucked away and you have to bus your table yourself, but the food is so good that it's 100% worth it. A++ horchata, too. read more

Great Mexican food and great prices and you can view Lake Michigan from their place you can either dine in or order to go.

Nice people! Chips are al carte, but it kept me from gorging while waiting on my food. Portions are small for the price. Food was good and as of now my chemical detector says fresh....no reaction. The owner threw in some chips with my meal. Worth checking out if you aren't looking for alcohol, which I wasn't!! read more

Traveling for work Had the Chicken Enchilda Verde - Super Yummy:)

We go to Jose' every time we are Petoskey. He is a really nice guy and everything is made fresh. This is the best Mexican I have ever had. I wish his restaurant was near me down state. Unlike the Mexican restaurants in my town that makes everything ahead of time and microwave your plates. The guacamole, chips, tacos, fajitas, and enchiladas are superb! My daughter-in-law is from Texas and said her meals was fantastic, which is a big compliment coming from her. We absolutely love this place! read more

I wanted to review Jose's a little higher but can't. The food is tasty and full of flavor however the prices are high for what you get. I'm used to them serving you chips and salsa when you sit down but they don't. You can purchase them separately if you want. They give you a menu and you go to the counter and place your order. My mom and I ordered the guacamole and chips. They brought the guacamole in one of those black pots but there was only a small amount to go with the small basket of chips. For $5.95 it seemed they should be giving larger servings. I got the Jose's combo which came with an enchilada, taco, rice, beans, and a fountain drink. Very fresh and flavorful. Just the right amount of food for lunch. Everything was A-OK but nothing stuck out that would make me come back here over trying a new restaurant. read more

Authentic Mexican food, in Petoskey! I have never had a bad meal here. I work in Petoskey, we go here at least once a month. Love the Mexican Pizza, the the little tacos (get at least 3!), and love the Pico de Gallo! read more

Nice view of the lake before they build a new structure across the street. I had dinner here with my three boys and the food was great. Authentic Mexican food was on the menu, and it was done just right. My boys all had a variety of tacos including pork, and chicken. The tacos came authentic with onion, cilantro, sauce, and meat. The boys all said that they were great. I had the fajitas, and they made them vegetarian for me. The fajitas were very tasty, and I would have them again. Side portions of rice and beans were kind of small, but very tasty. Jose's is seat yourself, and you have to place an order from the counter when you walk in the door. Styrofoam cups, but regular plates makes this a basic authentic Mexican restaurant. Overall this is a great place to eat if you like authentic Mexican food. I will be going back again. read more