We were Return travelers.. (3rd) trip. Food fine. Chips to thick (no salt) or stale. Did ask for new bowl. Second bowl Same quality. We did ask waiter if chip provider Changed. Said didn't know. Sad not 99% fab like past visits. read more

El San Jose - Headless Donkey .. needs assistance. - Mexican Near Me - New Philadelphia, Ohio

Amazing food and service! Love everything there, would recommend. the restaurant is also put together and kept clean.

We had two chicken dishes - pollo Feliz and pollo soleana. Both were good, but the soleana was very good. Veggies were cooked well, chicken was tender, and the cheese sauce put it over the top. The refried beans were also very good. Service was friendly and fast. Party of 2 and we were in and out in less than 30 minutes. Nice restaurant - clean, well lit. read more

I have gone there twice and every time they have been super sweet and the service is fast. The food is very good! The salsas are very good and the chicken fajitas are super good! The restaurant is very CLEAN! read more

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We stopped here simply because there were a lot of cars in the parking lot and it looked like a Mexican place. There were no signs. We came in and the staff were really friendly. The menu had a good selection. I got the he carnitas street tacos & my husband ordered fish tacos but decided to also get street style. He loved his enough not to share a bite. I love him enough to give him one of mine. lol. The tomatillo salsa that came with the tacos was outstanding. I finished mine with some chips. The regular salsa was delicious too. I didn't want rice and beans but did overhear someone saying it was really good. It's a little hike from the casa but we'll be back! read more

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Well ... that was an experience. Stopped while traveling back home based on other reviews and .. wow. I'm from Texas, so my expectations are high. And Ohio has consistently been disappointing (though when they rock, they rock!). This ranked down there with the worst of them. Ohio really needs to learn how to make salsa. Our meals were "okay" but overcooked and mostly generic at best. Service was mediocre. And it looks like they haven't updated menus in a decade of Sundays. read more

The food is always great! Service is amazing. Best chimichangas I've had. Been going for years and will be going back for many more years read more

El San Jose - Fajitas (Regular or Hot) - Mexican Near Me - New Philadelphia, Ohio

Nice, quiet restaurant in a convenient location. Food was DELICIOUS, hot when it was served and the service was great. We were in and out in thirty minutes at 6pm on a Tuesday. read more

Food was cold, service was terrible. Will not go back! Told waiter food was not good and he chuckled and didn't comp the meal.

This is my favorite place to eat I love the food, the atmosphere, excellent service, the prices are great Price vs portion has always been a plus. They're not stingy with portions by any means!!! read more

Food came out quickly and tasted great, large portions! We had chicken snd and shrimp Quesadillas that did not disappoint.

I have been here a few time and I really enjoy it. I honestly think it's the better of the Mexican restaurants around. Can't wait to go back! read more

El San Jose - two plates of mexican food - Mexican Near Me - New Philadelphia, Ohio

Amazing food the ambience is something I don't care about but if you are looking for ambience it is ok looking not bad service is fast and rarely messes up orders read more

I travel for my job and I try a Mexican restaurant in every town that I work in. But no one compares to El San Jose. The salsa that comes with the free chips is the absolute best!! I have never had a bad meal there! Larga vida a san josé! read more

Great food clean restaurant friendly staff I love how it was decorated best food. Loved coming here with my class and with my friends and family read more

Our server was very attentive and friendly, great margaritas, great chips and salsa, the bang for your buck is always a plus. Overall great experience. read more

I'm baffled to learn that I haven't reviewed El San Jose yet! I feel like I've been here a million times, and this is my favorite Mexican restaurant in town. I've never had anything I didn't thoroughly enjoy. It's all fresh and delicious. The portions are generous, service is friendly and price is on point too! read more

Great spot, fast service and delicious food! Very clean and had all our favorites. Thanks amigos!

Probably the best Mexican food I've had. I live in California and have tried many Mexican food joints this one just stood out in every way. Fresh and very tasty food. Very fast service too, my food arrived in minutes read more

Was there today and had a great meal. Excellent Excellent service. And they gave us ladies roses. So incredibly sweet and above and beyond especially during a time they are so hard to get. They were BEAUTIFUL. read more

Quite literally the best Mexican restaurant of ALL TIME. The free chips and salsa are to die for, the staff is insanely friendly, and the service is super fast. The food is top notch and it's my first and last stop every time I'm in town! read more

El San Jose - a mexican meal with rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - New Philadelphia, Ohio

Love this restaurant and the food and staff is amazing and Edgar makes you feel like family every time you see him!

I have been here numerous times and never had a bad experience. This last time I got the fajita quesadilla, and it was spectacular. It was the perfect proportion of chicken to other ingredients and the service was quick. I will continue going back to enjoy some of the better Mexican food I have had. Along with delicious food, the staff are friendly and make sure that you are well taken care of. Would definitely recommend stopping by El San Jose. read more

I was shocked to look this place up on Yelp and find that it has a 5-star review until I noticed that both reviewers are from the area. Granted, I am a native Californian and have traveled to Mexico several times, so my standards for Mexican food are a bit higher, but it is also my favorite cuisine, so I tolerate bad Mexican food, but this place was beyond what I could stand. Were it not for the fact that my in-laws were treating and I wanted to be polite, I would not have finished my meal. I thought perhaps it was just my meal that was super salty because someone had made a mistake or spilled salt, but others at the table also said their meals were very salty (and they have different types of meat and different dishes). I said to my sister-in-law (who is from Ohio): It tastes like someone-made-a-mistake-salty. She agreed which tells me that it's not just my taste buds being used to healthier (California/non-Ohio) cuisine. It was so bad it literally caused an onset of edema that lasted until the next morning. Additionally, 2 people who had the raspberry iced tea asked for something else before finishing it. I almost vomited trying to finish it (again, not wanting to be rude). Again, I understand the other 2 reviewers if this is their only option, but I would take Taco Bell over this place ANY DAY. read more

Small towns don't often have a wide variety of culinary offerings. El San Jose is by no means gourmet cuisine, but it is certainly a nice change of pace from Ponderosa. The angle of this restaurant is definitely "authentic" Mexican although how authentic it is I am ill-equipped to judge. I do know that it is, thankfully, a far cry from On The Border. The food is what you'd expect from a Mexican place, just a bit more rudimentary...and delicious. They offer a fairly wide selection ranging from large platter dishes to a plentiful a la carte menu. And, as far as price and flexibility go, you can't beat the choices of their individual items. After years of dining here, I continually come back to their grilled steak dishes, which are consistently the highest quality as far as their meats go. Over the past year they have increased their prices somewhat - no doubt to keep up with rising costs. Even with the a more expensive menu, a night out here will come nowhere close to breaking the bank. The biggest increases can be found in their a la carte menu which used to have meal-sized portions for $4-$5. Now you will paying near $7. The ambiance of this place is great. They did a major expansion and renovation a few years ago. Prior to that, El San Jose was even more hole-in-the-wall - and better for it. Now, they can provide amble seating for the busy weekends while still maintaining at least a bit of its previously cheesy charm. El San Jose is quickly becoming a New Philly/Dover landmark. It's a must for anyone wanting simple Mexican at afford prices. It is always a mandatory stop any time we are back in the area. read more

Food is pretty good, the service is a little slow, can be loud and the Mexican music isn't very good. read more

El San Jose - Mexican Near Me - New Philadelphia, Ohio

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El San is a Tuscarawas county staple. Great food, great service, and reasonable prices. The cheese in the soft tacos is amazing! I get the same thing everytime: a mix of soft tacos, an enchilada, and rice. The servers are friendly, professional, and very very quick. Definitely recommended! read more

Thought I try this place out... And what disappointment... Ordered the enchiladas Mexicanas... Enchiladas was not prepped right... To the looks of everything was thrown together with no care or heart into it... Being Mexican... This was a big dissappointment... Never coming here again... Se vale verga Este lugar... read more

This place is simply amazing. Excellent service from very friendly people! And the food is fantastic. Want good Mexican food? This is the place to be! read more

El San Jose - a man entering a restaurant - Mexican Near Me - New Philadelphia, Ohio

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Have to constantly remind them we needed a seat. Watched them seat same size parties that walked in later we did. The only reason I am giving them 3 stars is the food is good and quick service when seated. read more

We tried to go to the competition across town, and they treated us like garbage. El San Jose has been around for a while. They know how to manage a busy restaurant, treat their customers with respect, and their food is still great. Go with the trusted source. read more

Great food at a great price! I have never been disappointed with the food here. The staff is always friendly and the service is fast. I have even taken someone from England to this restaurant who was not that familiar with Mexican food, and they loved it. read more

Authentic Mexican cuisine with friendly service. Dinner time Friday and Saturday and lunch Sunday can be busy.

I am not sure why the Californians on here think they have perfect food, having spent a lot of time there it is just like any other place. With that said though I have to agree with the Cali poster on this one. As far as Maxican places go it is not steller. The food is very salty (though I mostly blame the rice). With that being said though the food is decent, if they dropped the salt content it would probably go up a star. The salsa is very good, the refried beans were awesome and my drink well made. In short, not a place to take your "culturally sensative pallette" having guests, but if you want some mexican for a good price, I suggest giving it a try for yourself. read more

Hands down our favorite place to eat! Great staff very friendly. we eat here often and have never had a bad experience. Also the best margaritas around. read more

This place is fantastic! My wife and I eat here any chance we are free from the kids. The food is great, they treat you as though you are VIP and it's not gonna hit your wallet hard. That pretty much all I need out of a restaurant personally. 5 star food, 5 star service they are beyond the other Mexican food places in the area. Absolutely stop by and grab some food if you haven't been there you are missing out! read more

This place has the best Mexican Cuisine in town! Every time I go, I order one beef burrito, one beef enchilada, and one beef taco! ¡Delicioso! read more

This is our family favorite when we are in the area. Our kids always ask to eat at " the headless donkey " This is a great casual dining experience and is the absolute best Mexican food you can get in the county. Our family of 5 can eat very well for less than $50 and that is hard to do these days. Everything is clean and well maintained. The food comes fast and we have never had an order wrong. We highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Delicious as always. I can honestly say I've never been disappointed with my meal here. Quick service, great environment, and food that keeps you coming back. read more

Clean business, extra busy at times. Food was a little longer to wait, Serving size, appearance and taste was not to my liking. I'm not that desperate to go back to eat. read more