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    Cafe Jose

    4.0 (689 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Michael F.

    This is a solid breakfast and lunch spot. It was packed on a weekday around lunchtime. I decided to get a late breakfast and wasn't disappointed. I got a Denver omelette.. I believe( sorry I'm not positive), with hash browns and toast and it was very good. It was a very large space with good vibes. Friendly service. Pretty good prices for Sedona. I'll be back.

    Thaovi T.

    Cafe Jose was just decent Mexican food. They are very generous with their green and red salsas. Didn't find anything special about their dishes.

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    Darren C.

    A must if you're in Sedona ... friendly people amazing food everything is fresh even the mayo !! So so good !!!

    French toast and a burrito
    Anna H.

    Came for Breakfast. Delicious food, great friendly service. Will definitely come back.

    Christie E.

    I love a good diner with a booth situation where you can see what's happening in the kitchen. As soon as I walked in I could immediately tell this is where the locals eat and I was not at all disappointed. I had the basic breakfast (2 eggs & home fries) with French toast to substitute the toast. The breakfast was so delicious and filling and everything was cooked perfectly. This is a really great place for a filling meal before getting out to see the sights of Sedona. There were only a few patrons when I arrived so service was excellent and very prompt.

    My completely empty plate lol !!!
    The D.

    Almost every time I'm in Sedona I eat here and have been doing so for the last 20 years almost decided to drop down from Flagstaff for lunch today and I'm so glad I slipped breakfast because I had the chili Relleno, a Carne Asada taco and a ground beef enchilada and as you can see from the photo they are all gone. Also the rice and beans were delicious especially the beans I have had better rice and that's just based on personal preferences. It's still very good. My waitress Courtney was exceptionally friendly and provide a great service. I have never had anything here that was bad and for Sedona they've got fantastic prices and always have I started eating here about two years after they opened in 2006 I believe they opened in 2004 by far one of my favorite places in Sedona!!!

    The place is always packed!
    Benjamin B.

    The service is so wonderful and I have always loved the food here so I wanted to take a minute and post a wonderful review so thank you Café Jose and the staff for your dedication and hard work here in Sedona another family owned and operated business you gotta love that.

    Combination plate with chile relleno..
    Otis M.

    The good: Service for our big group of 12 was flawless. Orders came out quickly and efficiently. Also, the prices are excellent, for pricey Sedona or anywhere. You can get a margarita for seven dollars, nothing wrong with that. And our server was happy to take a picture of our group against the cactus mural on the wall. However, this is definitely not the best Mexican food in Sedona as a local promised (I've only tried Tortas del Fuego in addition but that was better) and it really isn't a Mexican restaurant at all. Yes, you can get a lot of Mexican food but there are also a lot of American standbys, eg meat loaf. I always order the chile relleno combo plat when it is ordered. In mine the chile had not been roasted before prep which gave it a crunch I didn't expect or enjoy. Rice and beans were quotidian. Also the lighting is quite bright; don't make the place where you pop the question on a romantic date. Overall I was happy with the experience and would return if I were a local. But would order from the American menu.

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    Dan M.

    Popped in for a weekday breakfast with a buddy. Had the Huevos Garcia to try something different. Loved the grilled onions and bell pepper twist on this classic dish. Huge serving, overall great taste. The availability of a bunch of hot sauces always makes me happy. The crispy potatoes were spot on. Place wasn't very crowded which I thought was odd because the food was really good. By buddy was digging his breakfast sandwich too.

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    Friendly staff and quick lunch stop with something for everyone on the menu from young to old tastes

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    Very good food, had the chimichanga and trio platter and everything was seasoned perfect and the tortillas are delicious

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