Good portions and the food tastes authentic. My girlfriend is a picky eater and this is one of the places we can easily agree on.

went to try this place the other night. when we got there was some customers inside. the parking lot is small and it's a weird configuration. the lady gave us chips and salsa but the salsa was basically pico de gallo. we ordered the supreme nachos and I gotta say they were probably the worst nachos i've ever had. what a joke. Every thing thrown in, chicken was dry and all at the bottoms covered by the chips. the cheese wasn't even real shredded cheese it was literally nacho cheese you get in a can. it tasted like taco bell. barely ate any of it. for my main dish I got the steak ranchero. Definitely better than the nachos but it wasn't bad. it was decent I thought. also the inside, the pictures in the wall would fall off the wall bc it was held up by push pins. they need a remodel or something. Our waitress was friendly but I would probably not come back, a lot of better places to go. read more

Jose's Mexican Food - Steak Ranchero - Mexican Near Me - Spring Lake, New Jersey

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Came here for the second time and it's a little bit of a drive. Was craving good Mexican food and this was the place to go to. The prices are reasonable and the portions are large. They are heavy on the cilantro which I love. The waitress was very friendly and made great food suggestions. The restaurant is nothing fancy but it's a cute place. read more

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Service is always great. I get the tacos Mexicana with chicken and the el Diablo burrito. Both fresh and tasty. Love this little place in Sea Girt for Mexican Food and takeout. read more

Probably one of the better Mexican restaurants in the central jersey area. Usually the better Spanish food is up north jersey but Jose's does not disappoint. They were super fast getting the food out to us and everyone enjoyed what they got. I ordered the ground beef burrito, it comes with a side of quac for free which is awesome because u usually have to pay for it. They also have amazing iced tea. It tastes exactly like the big containers of iced tea you get at Chinese restaurants. It's soooo goooood! If you are in the mood for Mexican and are going to the beach that day you have to stop by this place. read more

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Chunky tomato salsa, but chips had no flavor. Large drinks served in a quart plastic container! I had the steak quesadilla and they were stuffed! Hubs had the fajita burritos. No cheese or sauce on top. Very pleasant server. read more

Jose's Mexican Food - LARGE ice tea - Mexican Near Me - Spring Lake, New Jersey

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Best Authentic Mexican restaurant around, best birria tacos around, kids love the chicken fingers, and the tamale with mole sauce is a must try if you like mole! read more

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After surfing solid 4-6 feet offshore barrels in spring lake I remembered I saw a really cool looking Mexican spot called Jose's. I parked on the street. Walked in and was greeted kindly and picked my table to eat there. The lady was super duper nice and brought me chips salsa and a water. I ordered the black bean burrito. I got it with no cheese and no side of sour cream. It's hard to find Mexican food on the east coast. This burrito was a good sized and filled with everything I asked for. Highly recommend this spot if you're in the area and not in a huge group. This was middle of winter so I was for sure spoiled. Foods great and everyone was super cool! Bathroom was spotless! Thanks y'all! Can't wait to come back when the surf is pumping :) read more

Jose's Mexican Food - Pinto Or Black Bean Burrito Black bean burrito, no cheese, no side of sour cream. Totally vegan :) - Mexican Near Me - Spring Lake, New Jersey

The place was alright years ago but has quickly faded. They use to have a really great spot but it seems they don't care anymore. I also can't stand getting nickeled and dimed for a side of this or that,etc. They have decent tacos but their customer service is horrendous. read more

I really don't understand why people love this place. Went there once, food was eh. The salsa was watery, the shrimp tasted as if they were from frozen and overcooked. Nothing seemed fresh, and the place felt like it could use a deep clean. My husband wanted to try again because he figured maybe they had an "off night." Called to order takeout three separate weeknights. They picked up the phone but put it on the counter so we could hear the counter conversations and then hung it up WITHOUT taking our order. Rude. That is such disrespect to locals who are trying to support your business and give you a second, third, and fourth chance. read more

We had never been to this restaurant but we heard it was very good. On Monday around noon, we walked in and someone said are you here for takeout? We said no so she said sit anywhere and brought us menus. Later, 2 men walked in and also sat at a table. A few minutes later she brought the 2 men chips & salsa. We were not brought anything. A few minutes later she took their order. She never came over to our table. My husband & I left. Maybe the 2 men were regulars but you should treat all your customers the same. Will not go back. read more

I can't even start to explain how good this food is, it was soooo soooo good number can't even describe how good the tacos were. I would recommend the steak tacos with onion and cilantro read more

Jose's Mexican Food - Mexican Near Me - Spring Lake, New Jersey

My family and I love this place! It's a small place, but the food is great and the people are so friendly. Great choice on a budget!!

Good food served the way you like it and at a reasonable price. Jose's is not fancy, but the food is delicious.

I love the vibe and food here! As soon as you walk in you can tell how authentic the place is. I ordered tostadas and they were really good and they give you plenty of food to fill you up, just the right amount. Try their sweetened ice tea here it's delicious! Will definitely come back here. read more

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Been coming here for sometime. Our last time was around April. Food was really good so not sure why this go round it was awful. It was a to go order, a chicken and steak burrito combo and it was just the chicken. Also ordered a side of guac and chips. It was the worst guac I've ever had from there. It was tasteless to say the least. Zero flavor and it was like they diluted it. They are cutting corners and I'm not a fan. The tiny side of salsa was also watered down. And an teaspoon of sour cream.... Come on !!! Another establishment bites the dust for us read more

Easily the worst food we've had in Monmouth County. From the tasteless, dishwater refried beans, to the watery Chile relleno (how a coating is water logged baffled me) to the stale chips and mostly liquid salsa...nothing was good. My wife order a fajita which came in a wrap. It was not described as a burrito, but that's what it was but without any cheese. I don't like writing bad comments but this meal was terrible. I left 3/4 of my meal. Ever wish to puke right after eating, go here. You will get your wish. read more

I have eaten from Jose's for decades and have always found the cuisine great. However, a recent experience forces me to degrade my rating. I picked up a take out order and it was clearly not properly packed. Upon arriving home, I picked up the package, the saturated bottom fell out, and i ended up with my Jose's dinner all over the upholstery of my brand new car. Correct packaging is a part of service and service is a bog part of the overall rating. read more

I found this little Mexican restaurant by accident during a bike ride along the shore, but thank god that I did because it was AMAZING! Family run, super authentic, really nice staff, and good outdoor seating. Highly recommend the birria tacos which were a special and not on the menu. Each bite of that birria taco dipped in the consommé was better than the last bite. Rating: 5 tacos out of 5. read more

Jose's Mexican Food - Birria tacos!! - Mexican Near Me - Spring Lake, New Jersey

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la mesera nesesita aprender a tratar con los clientes de mi parte no vuelvo a comprar ahy ni yo ni mi equipo de trabajo muy mala la forma en la que atiende una de ellas la que está los viernes en lunch time nesesita aprender a ablar para trabajar ahy read more

A neighborhood joint and the guacamole and both the refried beans and black beans were good. Ordering steak was probably a mistake on my part. I should have stayed simple. Steak was really chewy. The diners around us, looked happy with their food. If I go back, I would try something else. read more

Food is always the best. Staff is amazing. Well worth the wait if there is one. Prices are great too. Portions are generous. Take out is just as good as dine in. Always accommodating to substitutions. My go to for Mexican! Love this place! read more

I cannot express to you the joy their chicken quesadilla brings me. It's a huge portion and is just perfectly made

Best Mexican food you'll ever get authentic and excellent I don't have people with that stuff from Taco Bell surf taco buckaroo burrito stuff is all processed their stuff is all freshly made excellent the people there are nice and it's quick and it's great food try it you won't you won't regret it read more

When life hands you lemons, squeeze them on your taco? Steak tacos tasted like my mother's Sunday pot roast, chicken tacos were dry and flavorless, the surf and turf burrito (dont remember the actual name) had shrimp, scallops, steak, and chicken was just ok, nothing really to brag about. I did enjoy the grilled pork taco, but it could have used a hint of lime. read more

Jose's Mexican Food - Mexican Near Me - Spring Lake, New Jersey

They must have paid for the 4 stars. The only way I'd come back is if I was waiting for my laundry in the laundromat next door. It started with the chips and "salsa". The chips were plain, no salt. What was passed off as salsa was nothing more than a bowl of diced tomatoes in lime juice. There was a hint of pepper flavor, but I had to work to find it. Ordered the Burrito San Jose. It came plain on a plate with a dollop of sour cream and bland guacamole out of a can. The inside of the burrito wasn't much better. No flavor at all. Maybe this is tailored to a New Jersey palate. If you actually like Mexican food and have eaten it somewhere near Mexico, don't come here. You'll just be disappointed. read more

Jose's Mexican Food - Looks like a burrito. Damn sure doesn't taste like one. - Mexican Near Me - Spring Lake, New Jersey

I am happy to see that the business is open but I have to say the food was just awful they have always been inconsistent but today Taco Bell would have been better On the menu one price was listed and yet we were charged 4$ more for 2 dishes We would have overlooked it but thefood was not good! Unfortunately we will not be back! read more

Food is overpriced. Low quality ingredients. Ordered takeout and the food spilled everywhere. They packed the food so poorly that it's now all over my car. read more

Jose's Mexican Food - Now my car will smell like Jose's forever! - Mexican Near Me - Spring Lake, New Jersey

We enjoyed our meal and left overstuffed. Tacos and tamales were $2 each. We believe that the waitress corrected my order, realizing that there was no way I could eat 3 tacos. The horchata was a bit powdery but very creamy and sweet. The tacos are overstuffed--you can easily fill each of the 2 soft shells with the filling, and have more left over. We each had what was supposed to be steak but tasted more like pork al pastor ( pulled pork with sauce) plus grilled pork, each served with onions and cilantro, a tad greasy. Tamale was a generous serving, topped with mole and lots of cheese. A little overcooked. Good taste though. The guacamole tasted pre-packaged, but was saved by el yucateco green, red, and chipotle. The pico de gallo was a little watery and the chips authentic but flimsy. $20 with tax for 2 satisfied customers. read more

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The rudest lady I have ever met. She hung up on me when I tried calling with an order. When I called back, she yelled at me for not knowing the menu number for the item I was ordering (which was a basic Mexican dish). Then I had to tell her multiple times my orders. I've never experienced that rude of a person at a restaurant to a paying customer. She set the tone of being rude. I always tip at least 20% but I did not tip anything this time because of how rude she was. I don't support rude people with my money. read more

First experience at Jose's last night. Not fully impressed, after hearing so many locals rave about it. The two dishes I ordered were COVERED in mole sauce, We did take out, and a friend placed the order so when he ordered enchiladas, he didn't realize they automatically came with mole and if you wanted regular enchilada red sauce you'd have to request it. So there went the enchiladas. Then the chicken Tamales were also COVERED in mole sauce. You could barely tell what exactly you were eating because the sauce was so over powering and slathered on everything. The rice and beans were sub par. The cheese was cheap pre shredded generic cheese. My friends enjoyed their meals, a burrito and a chimichanga. But said the food was on par with getting food from a chain like restaurant. Not what we were expecting. I would possibly try them again, being a little more specific with my requests (which are not far fetched by an means). read more

We have been going to Jose's for about 10 years now and it continues to please. Very good Mexican food in a small casual space on route 71 along the shore. At one time they were the only show in town but now with an abundance of taco joints in the area Jose's continues to out pace them all. This speaks to the overall management of their restaurant. They have delicious soups but if you do go consider a few Mexican tacos which are plain but delicious and the best around. Also their diablo buritto is awesome. read more

Cute little BYOB spot in Spring Lake. I had just happened to stopped by and noticed that every table was taken (good sign) late on a Saturday night. The food is super fresh and the portions are huge. We also got the empandadas and they were amazing. I noticed that tons of people came in for take out. read more

Jose's Mexican Food - Top: burrito bottom: chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Spring Lake, New Jersey

Stopped here for a quick bite after a long day at the beach and it did not disappoint! The service was great Jenny was our server and she was great! I had the chicken enchiladas with red sauce, my bf had the taco salad and my son got a chicken burrito off the kids menu that was gigantic! Everything was excellent. The portions were perfect size. We will definitely be coming back read more

We visited for the first time last night and ordered fajitas. They were served to us in a bowl, which was almost like a bowl of soup with boiled meat with tortillas on the side. NOT sizzling on a platter as they are supposed to be. We felt very uncomfortable as though they wanted us to leave. Such a disappointment, we will never go back. read more

Are people from this area really so sheltered that they honestly believe this is good Mexican food? I ordered "carne asada" which was a gray, tough, flavorless (inedible) slab of meat on a plate. The rice it came with was also heinously dry. I could not eat anything I was served and ended up eating chips and salsa for dinner. Marginal chips and salsa. Everyone seems to overlook the bad service for what they believe is "great" food, but since I found the food to be disgusting I cannot do the same. We waited forever for our order to be taken, and a LIFETIME to be served. So, yeah. People think that just because this place is a SHITHOLE (newspapers strewn across empty tables, family members sitting with their shoes off, feet up on chairs, dirty floors, etc. etc. etc.) that it's some sort of authentic Mexican experience. It is NOT. Giant burritos, chimichangas and enchiladas are about as Mexican as Blake Lively. HELLO, PEOPLE. THIS PLACE SUCKS! read more

Small Cozy and friendly and true Mexican food!!!! The only place that comes near this are the Mexican places in Asbury Park. But I think the is the best!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Empanadas are always great however they always change it up! One day it's shredded chicken the next day it's cubed. Rice here is gross, tastes microwaved and bland. read more

I have to agree with most people here on two levels. 1) It is a complete hole in the wall. No ambience, non-matching tables/chairs, about the size of a large master bedroom. 2) The food makes up for #1 entirely. The free pico de gallo and chips as soon as you sit is a hit. My friend and I both ordred the Diablo Burrito (a special located on the wall, not on the menu). As we are both into very spicy foods, we thought hey what the hell. I must say it brought just the right level of heat. Not enough to be overbearing but enough to ask for an additional bottle of water. The size of the burrito was massive. Just take a look at the photo gallery and you'll get an idea. It was stuffed with rice, beans, steak, cheese, tomatoes, onions and spices all for 9.95 and it was well worth it. My only other concern minus the crappy decor is the pretty poor service. It seems like they don't do much to cater to the patrons but that's fine cause I'm only there for a quick bite and don't need much service. All in all, I will definitely go back and highly recommend. If you're skeptical about this place, you can try Surf Taco. read more

After coming down to the shore , two and a half hours later we surely got here. After wrapping up our activities we decided to search for a local business to go ahead and dine in at. Of course Yelp is where we turn. Under the nearby tab we found Joses, so we gave it a shot. Upon arrival at the location we noticed what was around it and what the area seemed like. This area seems to be an alright environment but location for this restaurant is poor. Located next to a laundromat , this place looks like a complete dive. With Christmas lights hanging outside (it's August) this place looks iffy. After walking in we had no idea about how to go about asking for a seat. No waitress, waiter or hostess greeted us. Expecting this place to be a proper dine in based on other yelp reviews. The waitresses were present seated at the table watching television. I walked up and asked for a seat and they were kind enough to assist us. She said "anywhere". Literally all she said was "anywhere". So we chose a spot against a window. The menu is extensive and a little confusing. But that may vary based on how well you know your Mexican food. We were given salsa and chips , first bowl free and then $3 a bowl for salsa and $2 for chips, and the serving is small. The chips and salsa were okay , it was more like diced tomatoes in some lemon water. I personally ordered the vegetable enchilada, it comes with a side of rice and beans. Presentation , for me at least, is key when it comes to a sit down place. Presentation was excellent. The rice and beans tasted like any other and the enchilada was smothered in cheese , as expected of course, what really matters is what's on the inside. The enchilada was stuffed with steamed vegetables. Many of which do not taste well mixed together. Soggy carrots and cucumbers did not help. Towards the end of my meal the Tortilla was soggy , like wet tissue type textured soggy. Very unpleasant if you ask me. The vegetables also needed some salt added to them, it was like they straight up put steamed vegetable right out the pot into a tortilla and smothered cheese on it. The serving for this dish was hefty and well worth the money. The "restaurant" itself is not so comfy. They do use traditional glassware and tableware and the tables are normal covered in plastic picnic style table covers. As far as decor within the interview goes, it needs help. Plain white washed walls and crooked wall decor covered the room. Temperature was alright for the day inside, and the shop looked very very unprofessional with hand written signs denoting that all customers must where a shirt and shows before entering. I wouldn't recommend this place for a proper dinner but more of a quick eat and go. Hygiene wise they were okay. There were many cobwebs, many around the windows and places people would sit and eat. Best time to eat here would be around 5 o'clock. Traffic starts picking up around this hour so if you need to get your food quick, this would be the time. There's about seating for 40 with a combination of 12 tables and various seating arrangements. Also they have free wifi , once again written on pieces of paper and taped to the wall around the shop. Overall I would say the food was alright and the location was easy to access with a tiny parking lot (shares with the other two businesses ) (5 spots) but the shop needed help in presentation and ambience. Would recommend for lunch/dinner or a quick bite. Not a proper sit down place to eat with guests. Language barrier may be an issue. read more

Jose's Mexican Food - A quick picture of the gorgeous looking vegetable enchiladas. - Mexican Near Me - Spring Lake, New Jersey

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