Great food! Everything was fresh and hot! So many Mexican restaurants in the area taste like they're from frozen food. But this place taste very fresh and the atmosphere and the service is very friendly and very enjoyable! Definitely will be coming back. read more

I've been here twice and the food is great! The first time was during grand opening so it was a bit crowded with a long wait but this second time coming was great. The staff was super attentive. The food was delicious. The homemade hot sauce had a great flavor. Def recommend asking for that over the bottled. Everything was fantastic though. Glad this opened near my neighborhood! read more

Don Jose Mexican Cuisine - Mexican Near Me - Akron, Ohio

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Born and raised in Arizona. Have been seeking great, authentic Mexican food since. Don Jose's is our new go to spot! The food is absolutely amazing, and the staff even better. The street tacos remind me of the exact way they make the back home. Carlos, his family, and staff are SO welcoming. They talk to everyone and ensure everyone is having a great experience. We will be regular here's forever! Thank you Carlos and team!!! read more

Don Jose Mexican Cuisine - Amazing street tacos - Mexican Near Me - Akron, Ohio

We stopped later Saturday evening for a quick dinner. Everything was tremendous, great atmosphere, fabulous service and fantastic food! We will be back soon. read more

Don Jose Mexican Cuisine - Mexican Near Me - Akron, Ohio

Waited 30 min for out take out order past the time they said to pick it up. Finally get it and get home and it's the wrong order and wrong person. Took it back got "a new order " got home again and they screwed it up again. No beans. All rice. And a chicken burrito instead of ground beef. Done here. This is the third time. Done. Will go to cuyahoga falls for Mexican now. Unacceptable read more

Stopped in for lunch opening week, party of 4, sat right away. Nice space, pretty big inside. Server very kind and attentive as was the owner who chatted with us throughout our meal. The carnitas were amazing, so tender and well seasoned. The tamales were great (really liked the sauce). One of my kids got the tacos and raved about them. We wanted some churros to go but they were still being hand made (we went shortly after opening). Next time. You could tell they were still getting into the swing of things being a new place. I guess they were so busy the previous night (Friday) that they ran out of certain items - which speaks to how good their food was. We would definitely come back. read more

I'm an AZ transplant that has been on a journey for comparable Mexican food (not an easy journey for NE Ohio). I finally found one! Great food, not too hot salsa or spices (unless like me, you ask for the spicy). The service...INCREDIBLE! We've had a chance to talk with many servers and the owners. A true family (Mexican family), feel at home, welcomed, appreciated and loved, atmosphere. Do yourself a favor and give them a try. I'm almost certain, you won't be disappointed! read more

Tan tan rico!! I cannot believe how delicious the food was at Don Jose. We got the queso fundido, tacos pescados, and the birria tacos, and without exaggerating, all three were phenomenal. This place really stands out from other Mexican restaurants in the area and you can instantly tell their food is made fresh with care and of the highest quality. The service was great, our server and the manager both checked on us many times and were very friendly. We're so so happy we tried it and cannot wait to come back for more!!! read more

Don Jose Mexican Cuisine - Tacos pescados & birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Akron, Ohio

Our new favorite local restaurant! The staff and owner couldn't be nicer and more welcoming - they make you feel like you're part of the family! Food is the best Mexican around. Fajitas are delicious, my husband loves the street tacos, and tonight I tried the enchiladas- delish! Going to try the Burrito Jose next time! read more

Absolutely delicious! I ordered the Pechuga con Papas & my wife ordered the Chicken Quesadilla Fajita. I also ordered the chocolate flan for dessert . this is also absolutely delicious. I ordered pick up although it would have been very nice to eat inside as I could see that it's a very nice looking restaurant. he said it would take 15 minutes and it was ready in 10 minutes. Everything was very fresh and delicious. I can definitely say that I will be returning to this place in the future. read more

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We have been there 5 times now and are going tonight and this coming Thursday. I find them to be accommodating and flexible about ingredient substitution as needed. The staff and owners are very kind and polite. We haven't had any of the issues complained of like cold food. Everything has been fresh and hot. They are not a typical taqueria; there are a lot of different choices on the menu. I personally love their mole sauce which is hard to find. La Mexicana makes it from time to time and it is wonderful, but here it's on the standard menu. Tonight was Quesabirria (#42) and Spinach Enchiladas (#1). When I can't decide I get #10. And, as usual, guacamole and spicy salsa. Can't strongly enough urge people to check them out. More pix at https://www.google.com/maps/place/Don+Jose+Mexican+Cuisine/@41.1372197,-81.5485463,3a,75y/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sAF1QipOkasRs96NXKXpvfPeKEa5leKe4-QUWOAI7mtYZ!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipOkasRs96NXKXpvfPeKEa5leKe4-QUWOAI7mtYZ%3Dw203-h269-k-no!7i3072!8i4080!4m20!1m10!3m9!1s0x8830d9a1531b52d9:0xd5665fef4114d254!2sDon+Jose+Mexican+Cuisine!8m2!3d41.1372197!4d-81.5485463!10e5!14m1!1BCgIgARICGAI!16s%2Fg%2F11y3yq2_6f!3m8!1s0x8830d9a1531b52d9:0xd5665fef4114d254!8m2!3d41.1372197!4d-81.5485463!10e5!14m1!1BCgIYIA!16s%2Fg%2F11y3yq2_6f?entry=ttu read more

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I will agree with most that the food has very little flavor. My wife and I both ordered Margs only to discover that the margaritas were tasteless and possibly watered down as well. Her salad was iceberg lettuce with a dollop of mole. Service was average and for 8:00 on a Friday night the restaurant was at 10% capacity. The music blaring from the club next door was also a distraction. Will not go again for quite sometime. read more

First and last time for me. The food was bland and unseasoned. Very tough overcooked chicken. Chips were perfect and crispy, but their salsa tasted like they mixed a can of marinara sauce with canned tomatoes and chiles and blended it up a bit. Very expensive for that low quality. read more

It's close and tasty so I eat here regularly. The service is good and the food comes out quickly. Still, it's weird there's mozzarella cheese on the menu and their hot sauce is boring. Great local joint. read more

Great menu and delicious food. Wonderful staff. Best rice I've ever had at Mexican restaurant. Had the cheeses enchiladas and chili renello. Both were outstanding. read more

We stopped in recently, and I'll say that overall we enjoyed our visit. The food was good, the service was fine, and even though it's a really big restaurant, i think they do a nice job making you feel welcome. The staff was very attentive to drinks and chips and salsa, which is what you want in a Mexican restaurant. The menu had all your favorites on it, along with a few of their own items as well. I ordered the Que Me Vez Mixta. Think fajitas kind of. It was peppers and onion, chorizo, beef, chicken and al pastor topped with cheese sauce and served with charro beans and rice. The food was good. Everything was cooked right, it wasn't heavy despite all the meats, and I liked it. The only thing that keeps this place from a higher review is that it WAS a little bit pricey for what I felt you got. I usually pay about the same amount for fajitas at other restaurants and usually have a meals worth to take home, I didn't have enough left of this to justify taking it home. One of the other people with us got the street tacos, which, he said they were fine, he wishes he went with a different meat (he went al pastor), but he didn't know what that is, so I don't think there was anything wrong with it, just not to his taste, but it was a few dollars more than other places seem to charge for street tacos too. And the large cheese dip was about $7 but comparable in size to smaller cheese dips elsewhere. Anyways, not a bad experience, I would give them another try for sure, it was just pricier than expected when we decided to stop. read more

Excellent Margaritas! The Food & guacamole were so good ! Service was great! Great atmosphere & not to pricey. read more

I stopped for takeout last night. The food was excellent especially for take out. I asked for a chicken Quesada with spinach and onions. It was fresh with big chunks of white chicken, no juice that did not belong. It was not on the menu. Even the spinach was fresh. I ordered the guacamole as well. Umm. I also ordered a Que Me Vez Mixta. Oh my. So very good. The side sauce that you ad was delish. I hate Mexican restaurants that have runny vegetables and chicken over saturated in some sort of juice. This does not disappoint. Looking forward to high quality in the future. It is five minutes from my condo. The staff was ready to accommodate my requests with not hold bar. read more

Service Top Notch!! Food was not only delicious but also beautifully presented. Chocolate flan a MUST!! Can't wait to go back to try their tamals as it seems they cook like homemade !! All told, they put the ball in the back of the net AND this is aReal review people!!! read more

Had high hopes for a Mexican restaurant located in the valley. Those hopes have been quickly dashed this evening. Was seated at 5:30 with a party of 7. our dinner order was taken at 6:04. We did not see food see until 7:10 pm. One order was missed completely and everyone's rice was not even lukewarm. They didn't not promptly get the missing meal and one of our party left at 7:40 pm. Ridiculous. The fajitas arrived and not sizzling and barely warm. Servers and kitchen were not prepared for opening week. The owner/mgr came to table with a slew of excuses on reasons for service failure. We watched 29 people walk out without being seated when there were many open tables. They were unprepared for a Friday night. Food was unseasoned and mediocre - at best. Requested bill and no-one came to collect. Service atrocious. Hopes for a great Mexican restaurant have been dashed in the valley. There is so much to fix for this brand new restaurant. They were very unprepared. One of the worst dining experiences of our life. Sad. read more

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Had the ground beef chimichunga with rice and beans. The chimichunga was soggy, the rice and beans were average. Luckily the lettuce and sour cream gave it some flavor. I read more

Came with a pretty large group and the service was amazing! Everyone was very attentive and friendly. Food was delicious and came out quickly. definitely going to be returning! read more

Don Jose Mexican Cuisine - Quesabirra tacos - Mexican Near Me - Akron, Ohio

Got the wrong order. Quickly corrected. Food on a par with most other Mexican restaurants locally. Worth a visit

Food was fantastic! We got the enchiladas rice/beans. I got caso sauce, my husband got the moli sauce. My son got the brisket street tacos with a dipping sauce. ( great flavor) Highly recommend, our new favorite! Also the chips a salsa loved it! read more

I ordered the scallops and shrimp with chipotle sauce fried rice and salad and it was delicious. Equal number of scallops and shrimp and the rice and salad was tasty . The service was great and the place was clean and the lighting was good. read more

I ate here tonight after a recommendation from one of my high school students. I had been craving an authentic quesadilla and I could not be more happy with the chicken quesadilla fajita I ordered. I brought a book to read while I ate, and I was so enamored with the food that I barely read more than page. My server was very attentive and always made sure I had everything I needed. The chocolate flan is to die for. If you have never had flan before, I cannot recommend this enough for a first experience. I plan to eat here again anytime I'm craving Mexican food (and probably even when I'm not just so that I can have more of the flan). 5 stars, no doubt. Everyone should try Don Jose! read more

Don Jose Mexican Cuisine - Chocolate Flan - Mexican Near Me - Akron, Ohio

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My wife and I love everything about this restaurant. The food is delicious and the family who own the restaurant couldn't be nicer. Never had a bad meal here. Please patronize this restaurant it is wonderful! read more

Love this place. Went for first time and loved this restaurant. Greeted with fresh salsa and chips. We ordered the chimichangas and chicken quesadillas and was soooo good read more

Ordered 4 different dishes for sampling. I might as well ordered one. All were masa and meat (chicken or pork), ONLY, One had a little rice and a tablespoon of refried beans No chile spices, no mole, no cilantro, no sauteed onions and/or peppers, no alvacado, no mango, and NO CHEESE!!! (one dish had one tortilla that had been brushed with queso). How can you prepare TexMex with NO CHEESE??? The house margarita was $11 with no chips/salsa. In Ohio I expect limited ethnic spices, but NO FLAVORS AT ALL??? I live one mile away from the Valley and so was excited, but now will not be back. HAS THE OWNER( EVEN SAMPLED ANY OF THESE DISHES? read more

I wished this place would've finally been a good Mexican restaurant in Akron, but far from it. Cold food, poor service and weird atmosphere. Not good! read more

Great food and service. Happy to have a new dining option in the valley. I hope they will do well in this location.

Great food - nice service. Unfortunate to be in that area.....will go back sometime soon.

Visiting from Texas we decided to try Don Jose's after my sister said they were newly opened. I must say that they suffer from "Akron Mexican Restaurant Syndrome" like many in Akron. The food is cooked right and looks good but is terribly bland. Where is the chili powder, cumin, garlic, cilantro, and jalapenos found in good mexican food? Even the mole was tasteless. It looked like it had dried chiles but you couldn't taste them. A good mole is a complex blend of 15 to 25 ingredients and is rich and flavorful. You also need to develop a good sour cream sauce which is another staple and was non-existent upon inquiry. I hope they don't think Akronites are afraid of spicy food. There are good Thai places that are spicy and popular so I know Akronites can take the heat and spice. Sorry guys, you'd never survive in Texas. Good staff, nice restaurant, and good music. C'mon Don Jose, spice it up! Buy some Mexican spices and herbs and use them. Your nicely cooked and good looking food would be much better. ¡Mas sabor, por favor y jalapenos asado a la parrilla! ($4 for 3 jalapenos dunked in hot oil is too much) read more

This place was a pleasant surprise. Everything was super fresh. Best guacamole I've had in a while and the margaritas were really good. Service and whole vibe of the place were great. There were five of us and we all loved it. read more

Hate giving a bad review but....first off, first impression not good as there were stickers over ALL of the prices with prices written on them. Looked ultra tacky especially when they opened just 6 months ago. And there were no instant chips and salsa typical of Mexican restaurants. Received them after about 10 minutes. Worst tortilla chips ever served! Tasted like cardboard, The salsa was ok. The place wasn't busy midweek midafternoon. We asked about specials and it was like pulling teeth. Happy hour was $1 off margs. No food specials. $1 off tacos for taco Tuesday. I got the lunch fajitas, It came with rice, beans, small salad. The rice and beans were remarkably oily. The fajitas were a small lunch portion and bland, The margs were $22 a pitcher, We asked if they had half pitchers and said yes, It was $20 when we got our bill and not worth finishing! Never left half of our margs, They were thin for frozen and overly sweet and salty. Hate to see restaurants fail but we will not be returning. read more

Fantastic food! Great service! Impressed for sure! We had gold margaritas too. Yummy!