They close too early! You close at 8 PM, REALLY?…read moreAll the other taquerias close at 21:00!

I am so glad I tried this place! I only got takeout, but I imagine the food tastes even better…read morefresh at the restaurant. Between my husband and I we had 3 different pupusas, bean & cheese, chicharron, and mixta, and I enjoyed all of them. I also had a plate with a green cheese enchilada and quesabirria (only for $15!) it was so delicious! I think the quesabirria was my fav tho there was so much flavor. We got two jarritos as well, I wish I tried the Platanos Fritos. We will def be back! The interior design was lovely as well, bright and colorful. Oh and the young girl serving us was the nicest person ever!!

Wow! I visited today for a late lunch break and was so impressed: the service, cleanliness & food…read moremade my day. I ordered a Chicken Enchilada Combo plate that included rice & beans. The enchilada was tender, flavorful and delicious. The refried beans & rice were also so very tasty & freshly cooked. Before my meal arrived I enjoyed a draft IPA and some complimentary chips. The green sauce salsa was delicious - setting me up in a good way for my lunch to follow. I mentioned to the wait staff that today was my Anniversary and she gifted my wife & I with a generous portion of their homemade Flan to go... my wife is going to be very happy! I will be back and will also recommend my family friends. (I would have posted a photo of the combination plate but it was gone the time I pulled my phone out to start my review).

We stopped in looking for delicious Mexican food for our family with young children, and this place…read moredefinitely delivered! The menu has a great variety of options. We ordered a few combo plates and had more than enough food. Our favorites were the enchiladas with green sauce and the chile relleno. The complimentary chips and fresh salsa bar made the meal even better. The staff was incredibly kind and welcoming, and the restaurant was very clean with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Parking in the shopping center was easy and convenient. We'll definitely be back if we're ever in the area!

Great little spot for a quick bite on the run. The asada tacos are supreme. Not a single piece of…read moregristle to be found anywhere on our plates. Red sauce very decent. Waitress was pleasant & attentive. Small typical beer selection. Maybe a few wines to choose from. The bathroom was clean.

Fresh food great service. So many choices. Highly recommend. Best Mexican food in Atascadero.read more

Our go-to Mexican takeout spot in Atascadero! The family and entire staff here are great people and…read morealways make you feel welcome. We love their Taco Tuesdays, California burrito, and breakfast burrito. Both their green & red salsas are amazing as well. Everything we've had has been fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared. You can tell they put real effort into both the quality and presentation of their food. So glad to have Ale's here in South Atascadero. Definitely one of our local favorites!

We walked in and the ambience was very nice. The inside was very clean. Everything was in order as…read morefar as chairs and tables. I didn't get our waiter's name, but he was very friendly, welcomed us and told us we could sit wherever we would like and he took our order. He was Very friendly, very playful, which we enjoyed very much talking to him during our order. I Had lunch with my coworker. I ordered the Chile Verde plate. The meat was very tender and the chili sauce that was in it was not spicy but had a good flavor. The beans and rice gave it a great touch cause they both had a really good flavor as well. It came with either corn or flour tortillas which I ordered the corn tortillas which were very soft and tasted homemade. I will definitely eat there again when I'm in town. But you will have to go there and eat to form your own opinion.

Disappointed at how their hot food has declined in value over the years. Came in today for tacos de…read moretripa, asada, and barbacoa. All tacos were surprisingly bland? Why? Wondering if they've stopped seasoning their meat in order to cater to the demographic here in Atascadero.... Especially the carne asada I mean apart from having so much fatty meat, it had no flavor. The service is always great too, just a little disappointing. When I'm talking about flavor, especially for $4 a taco, I expect a hint of garlic, salt, pepper, lime, etc. I expect the meat to be marinated and flavorful. Maybe they already do that, given they do sell amazing carne preparada, but the hot food just hasn't been the same for the last 3-4 times I've gone. I like supporting local mexican businesses so I continue to go but today might've been my last. I don't think I'll be driving from Slo to Suprema Meat Market for their hot food again. The cold and prepared meats are of high quality though so this review is strictly for the hot food. I understand that they need to stay competitive with the market, but the total for 5 bite sized tacos was $22.... That's insane. For $4 a taco, I just expect more. I hope they review this and implement some change! I see that the owner reached out and I appreciate his response. Maybe I'll give it a try again.

Walking in, it's your typical Mexican market. They have alittle bit of everything you may need…read more There is a lot to look at but they have both produce and dry goods as well as some frozen options. Their meat counter has all kinds of different meats you may need for your Mexican needs. Everyone was helpful and friendly. We got the breakfast burrito and the chicken burrito. Both tasty. Will come back for sure.

Fantastic breakfast burritos! I got the Cali breakfast…read moreburrito. It had lots of fresh vegetables like tomatoes, guacamole and spinach, plus eggs. Really great.

Great tacos, great prices, unlimited order size because it's a market. Great for Mexican sweets and…read moredrinks too.

We tried the Torta Cuba with carne asada, and it was loaded with sausage, chorizo, egg, ham, and…read morechipotle sauce. The flavor was solid, and I liked that they use the same carne asada from their taco booth--it's always tasty. I do wish the torta had more crunch and some fresh veggies like lettuce, onion, tomato, or avocado to balance things out. The taco stand is open Thursday-Sunday until 11 p.m., which is awesome for late-night eats! Service was great too--the cashier was super attentive, and we were in and out quickly.

Overall solid breakfast. I had the Huevos Rancheros and it was pretty good. Homemade refried…read morebeans were a bit runny but tasty. The bad news is the beautifully cooked hash browns were so salty I could not eat them. Overall, a solid four stars.

Started coming here when I started working for "Family Tree service" so about a year and a half…read moreago. So I must say, not only do they have really friendly people working here, but the food is to die for.... All fresh veggies, everything just really flavorful together. So, needless to say I definitely would recommend Taqueria Don Jose" to anyone who hasn't been here before. Thank You my friends Keep doing what you do best..

I have to give them 3 stars for effort and cleanliness. Other than that, really not my place…read more Arriving at 12 noon (I know, wrong time to go) there were only 2 tables at the time and a party of 4 ahead of me. I ordered 2 of the Taco Thursday special as I never order this one and not sure ... and oh ... you only have the 1 choice on Thursdays and not like Tuesdays where you have more choices of meats. Not impressed with this one as it was tough and chewy. Do not remember the name, unmemorable. After the first Taco I ordered a Chicken Enchilada. Arriving quickly she stayed the plate would be hot. Well ... the little kid in me has to touch. Was only between warm and hot. More patrons were arriving and I took a bite of the Enchilada at the end. Okay hot though from past experiences it usually is not hot in the middle. And I was right, between warm and hot but not hot enough. The kitchen was starting to get busy though don't RUSH the food just to get it out, only needed a few minutes more. The Enchilada Sauce was tasting the same as last time which is ??? Service was spotty though won't get into that one.