$$$ very very expensive for cheap Mexican food! The pozole is very very very spicy , full or corn Homini and no meat at all $20.00 with tax . the carne asada burrito was $20.00 all together $40.00 for a hole in the wall. Outside is dirty and trash all over . read more

Doña Jose Mexican Restaurant - Pozole super spicy with NO meat ! Full of corn Homini. Also almost $20 dollars for small Homini with horrible taste . - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

Tucked away in the corner is this gem of a place. My husband got the chicken burrito & it was full of flavor & a big portion. We tried the picaditas but kept it simple (bean & cheese),they came out hot,fresh & crispy. I ordered the pozole from the weekend menu & it's the best I've ever had,even better than my abuleitas pozole. It was so flavorful with spice & oregano,be warned it has a kick.It was busy this morning with a lot of take out orders. It is a small space so seating is limited.There was no place to tip when paying with a credit card so will bring cash next time. read more

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I only had the pozole, it was excellent. It maybe a little spicy for those who don't enjoy the heat. read more

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This is the hidden gem you didn't know you needed! The burritos put Chipotle to shame, and the tacos are on another level. The fresh fruit aguas frescas are ridiculously good. If you're into soccer, this place has the game on and a vibe that feels just like home. As someone from Texas, this is the first spot in Orange where I've found truly authentic Mexican food. read more

I had a huarache and it was very filling! The gentleman helping was very helpful and had a great personality. I also got some spicy peanuts which were a perfect snack. The restaurant was clean and organized. Will definitely be back. read more

Went there for lunch today. This is a hole in the wall little mom and pop family restaurant. We dot tacos and rice and beans. Everything was great. Service was great. They speak predominantly Spanish, but they also speak English. read more

This is authentic Mexican food! The place is what you call a hole in the wall, which to my experience always means great food, definitely small to eat in. I have come here more than once and always get food to go because it's really hot inside since the food is being made fresh and on the spot. The service is quick, you don't have to wait long for your food to be ready and it is always pretty full so that's a plus. I most definitely recommend this place and will continue to come for the picaditas! read more

One if not the best Mole I've ever had! The service was great! The burrito was full of flavor and freaking huge! And they gave me not two enchiladas like they do everywhere else.. but 4 of them! I was in heaven! Ha! read more

Doña Jose Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

It's a whole in the wall type of restaurant, the food is promising but you must enter through the staff kitchen to use the bathroom. Saw a lot of men picking up burritos from on the go. read more

they charge $1 to use credit card and no sign posted either. I'll try somewhere else. Parking is also NOT convenient! read more

My mom kept telling us about this restaurant and how good it was. We came to try it and it was good. Did not disappoint. They literally sell home cooked meals! read more

Doña Jose Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

Hidden gem! Stopped by with my family while in the area. If you like REAL homemade style Mexican food you're gonna love this place! The Chile Atole reminded me of the one I tasted in Puebla, Mx. The chicken empanadas are amazing. Customer service is amazing too! This is a family Tun restaurant and the owner is the sweetest. 100/10 recommend! read more

Whatever you do, did not buy pozole!! Worst posole ever tasted! It's super spicy and not authentic, they also add tons of oregano, which kills it (Orégano is supposed to be a side spices to add onto according to ur taste). Trashed 2 bowls of Pozole w tons of Orégano and too much hot spice even for me/Mexican. read more

Doña Jose Mexican Restaurant - Trashed 2 bowls of Pozole w tons of Orégano and too spicy for even me/Mexican - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

Amazing food!!! super authentic, I love their lamb tacos, picaditas/sopes and guisados that they make everyday while regularly changing their menu. It really allows you to experience mexico as a whole. This is a true hidden Gem of true Mexican cuisine, if you want to experience some of the best Mexican dishes you have never tried this is the place. #letsgrow read more

Doña Jose Mexican Restaurant - Different dishes they make everyday, this day they were big on making different soups. - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

Really nice people- very local and all homemade. Hidden jewel. Ordered menudo since everyone was getting it. My Spanish was not really god enough. Best read more

It's a hidden gem ! Ordered huaraches they were stuffed with black beans salsa and cheese. I was there on a Friday afternoon they have certain items for weekends only like garnachas! They are like empanadas canes with potato, shredded beef, lettuce, sour cream, salsa and cheese. As well as other items. They have aguas frescas made daily. Price wise it it affordable it kind of remind me of restaurant in Mexico that they have "comida corrida" I will definitely pay second visit and let you guys know how their garnachas taste. read more

Great little hole in the wall Mexican restaurant. The prices are great and the food is tasty! I'm pretty sure they use avocado leaves to flavor the beans -- so delicious! The only downsides are that we waiting quite a bit of time waiting for our food. About 40 minutes. This can be remedied by ordering by phone in advance! read more

Doña Jose Mexican Restaurant - three plates of food - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

Si van no pidan aguas frescas siempre están en mal estado, saben fermentadas. Seguro las guardan de días anteriores.

Love this place, a little bit pricey but it's all worth it. Everything is always made fresh!

best burritos ive tasted in my whole life 100 percent recommend asada burrito/ los mejores burritos que e probado recomiendo que vengan !!!!

Super friendly and accommodating staff! We ordered 6 pork tamales, which were wrapped in banana leaves in the southern Mexican style. They had an incredible flavor!!! To avoid plastic/polystyrene takeout waste, I brought my own sterile reusable container and bag, which they happily used. We'll definitely be going back for more! Los empleados fueron muy amables y serviciales. Pedimos 6 tamales de puerco, envueltos en hojas de plátano al estilo sureño mexicano. Tenían un sabor increíble !!! Para evitar el desperdicio de plástico / poliestireno para llevar, traje mi propio recipiente y bolsa reutilizables estériles, que usaron felizmente. ¡Definitivamente volveremos por más! read more

I found this place walking to find a place to eat while my car gets washed at orange hand Carwash. get something to eat while I'm waiting for my Carwash. It's a 5min walk. The food is amazing and oh my! The prices are great. I will be coming back here more often now. read more

The food was soooooo good! The tamales were to die for. Super moist and packed with meat and flavor. The woman at the counter was the owner and she was so sure we would love her food that she gave us a tamale to try for free. We were hooked! My boyfriend also had the enfrijoladas topped with asada and egg. We will definitely be back! read more

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I had a chicken burrito and taco and both were great! They make their own tortillas which awesome. The workers are friendly and helpful. The restaurant is a little hidden but don't let that scare you off, it's worth coming in and trying food. I wish I lived closer to come here more often ;) Tuve un burrito de pollo y taco y ambos eran geniales! Hacen sus propias tortillas que increíble. Los trabajadores son amigables y serviciales. El restaurante está un poco escondido, pero no dejes que eso te asuste, vale la pena entrar y probar la comida. Ojalá viviera más cerca para venir aquí más a menudo ;) read more

Omg! I stopped in real quick for lunch because I've heard great things about this itty bitty place. I ordered a picadita con frijoles & queso and it was soooo good (and cheap!)! I can't wait to come back and try more of their food! Everything looks delicious and authentic. Their staff was super friendly too, Gracias Doña Jose! read more

Doña Jose Mexican Restaurant - Picadita con frijoles y queso! Delicious - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

So awesome! Hubby had the chicken al diablo. He says the foavor was outrageously good. I had a couple chorizo tacos and they were absolutely delish! Everyone was friendly and very helpful. We have no idea why it took us so long to discover this place. We'll definitely be back read more

My son ordered tamales for Christmas. They were delicious! So different from others we've ordered. Highly recommend.

Been here a few times now after discovering this little hole in the wall. Place is tiny but food flavor is HUGE!! They have certain food during weekdays and weekends have an added menu with yummier food like pozole and menudo. Food here taste just like home. For Breakfast they have mainly burritos with your choice of meat, tortas, bambasos, mexican sweet bread and coffee. Lunch menu is also very yummy. Must check it out! read more

Not recommended, they over charged me 12.53 for a dry burrito. Their was more fat in The burrito then Meat Save yourself the money and headache read more

Food is so good and so authentic. I always think twice when I go into small Mexican restaurants like this but this one swept me off my feet. The chicken is so good! Great Mexican rice and beans all around 100%. Can't wait to go back! read more

Our family was famished after my son's soccer game; and we found this place. We ordered Menudo, 2 burritos (1 Asada & 1 Chicken) and a asada taco. My wife lived the menudo-first time trying it, and my daughter exclaimed that that was the best burrito she ever had. Sorry we didn't take photos, because we were so hungry at 2:30. Try it you'll like it. read more

It's been a decade or more since I've had MOIST and FULL OF FLAVOR tamales like theirs. My go to spot for tamales and i am always trying stuff on their menu. I haven't been disappointed. i def recommend this spot. read more

You won't regret it, authentic and delicious! Chile atole on Sunday's is my favorite!!!

This is the BEST hole in the wall Mexican restaurant I've ever been to. The ladies are so sweet and it's walking distance from where I live, I'm bummed I didn't find it sooner! Lol I will be back for sure! read more

This place is the most authentic Mexican restaurant I've had in orange. It's small and hidden but the food taste like as if I were in the motherland (Mexico). I ordered enchiladas de mole with scrambled eggs on top. She added chicken and three sides, rice, beans, and a lettuce salad. read more

Food is great, friendly staff, homemade vibe and real Mexican food! We come here often with my family and food is always done right. We always get empanadas with mushroom and cheese picaditas with salsa and cheese and chicken empanadas with cheese and salsa rice is bomb! They also have menudo, pozole,barbacoa,consomé and chile atole. I think that's only weekend but it's good, they tend to get super busy Saturday and Sunday but worth the wait read more

Loved the food! Traditional southern Mexican food (Veracruz, Puebla, Oaxaca). Tiny place -- prepare for long wait time and a long line! Worth the wait in my opinion. Picaditas were my favorite! read more

Food is good just order takes too long and a bit pricy . There's not enough room to sit and enjoy for during weekends ... read more

Simply a real jewel for authentic Mexican food. Very clean and although with near zero atmosphere, this small restaurant is none-the-less special. The only problem other than their ultra-small dining area - is that the locals know it's very good . . . . . It can be quite crowded and sometimes I have to convert my order to take-out because there is simply no place to sit. read more

Sometimes the food is good and sometimes it isn't. The people there have really bad attitude read more