I realize I was probably a little bit harsh on my last review but I wanted to give this place a second chance as it is only fair to do so. I decided to go in and try their ham, egg, potato breakfast burrito and to my surprise it was delicious! The staff (this visit) was very friendly and accommodating. I will not be checking Joel's off of my list just yet. There are too many things on their menu that I need to try before I make that call. read more

This place is excellent. I've seen it many times but it was always every busy and I didn't wait. But I went. Ow two days in a row. Very flavorful and a lot of food. Met the owner and I think his dad. Maybe the other way around or they both own it. Very nice people. Friendly service. Will be going back many times. read more

I'm absolutely addicted to their food. Best breakfast burrito and jalapeño poppers in town.

Joels is my favorite place to go in Sandpoint for some delicious Mexican food. They always make it to your specific instructions and they are consistent in the quality ingredients and the portions of their food. Ive been coming here for over twenty years and I sure am going to miss them when I move. Your green salsa rocks! This is the first place to go to when ever I visit Sandpoint. I highly recommend the chicken asada burrito, rolled tacos, breakfast burrito, and even the tamales when they have them on special with a side of beans and rice. Delicious! read more

Best food in town, sweetest family ever, my favorite place to eat...and I have been here for 19 years! I eat at Joel's at least 2x a week, don't miss a opportunity to do the same. read more

Best Mexican food in Sandpoint. Huge selection to choose from!!! They even carry potatoe tacos!!! Only downfall is lack of seating. read more

If you had only one lunch in Sandpoint, stop at Joel's for a delicious meal and friendly experience! Joel's began as a taco truck years ago in this ski town/summer destination and has grown a regular and loyal following. Mexican food is their specialty - with favorites from the chicken asada burrito to their fish tacos. Unusual items - like the tofu fajita burrito - help fill the niche for vegetarians. It happens to be my favorite menu item! This is an owner operated, family business and they are great people! Enjoy! read more

Amazing service & Delicious food! Decent sized menu including non Cheese Steak options. They'll even customize your order to give you exactly what you're craving! One of my favorite places to eat! read more

I've seen this business grow throughout the years and the owners are very sweet, nice people. They have authentic Mexican food, better than a lot of places I've been in the big city even. . . I love their Fish tacos!!! ~ Kind of expensive though! read more

Great Mexican food! I got a breakfast burrito it was only 6.50! It was super cheap and worth it. The burrito was super filling and very delicious. The service at Joel's was great and our food was ready really fast. If you ever in Sandpoint Joel's is the place to go! read more

Worst burrito ever. Nothing but a glob of refried paste,mushy rice and the occasional chunk of some sort of meat, or not!

Amazing!! Both food and service was wonderful, had the breakfast burrito was delicious and was so big for the price. Keep it up!!

If you don't eat here when you visit Sandpoint, you have not visited Sandpoint. Outstandingly delicious Mexican. Lots of menu choices. Super friendly. Loved by locals. read more

The best Mexican food in Sandpoint! Fresh and flavorful. Reasonable prices and friendly service. An astonishing array of menu items, with gluten-friendly and vegetarian options. Addictive salsa!! Thanks Joel! read more

Horrible service and extremely rude employees. I took my family (group of 6) out for tacos on Saturday. We ordered on one ticket and I paid for everyone. The total was about $40 and I tipped $10 (had $2 in my pocket and put $7 something on my card). When we got our order they gave us an extra chicken taco but was missing a shrimp taco. I went up to the pickup connter and found out they accidentally rung up an extra chicken instead of the shrimp which was no big deal. However, the woman at the counter said I needed to pay the difference. I was a little surprised since they messed up the order and the price difference was only $0.50 on $40 order plus a 25% tip. I didn't have anymore cash because I left it all for tip and didn't want to go back and charge $0.50 on my card, so I asked if they could take the difference out of the $10 tip I left. Well the manager (short female with black hair and an attitude) didn't like that I asked for them to take it out of the tip and went off on me infront of my family and about a dozen other customers. On top of that, I had to wait another 15 minutes for the shrimp taco and didn't get to eat with my family. Needless to say we won't ever be back. read more

Hands down favorite restaurant in sandpoint. Family run place you'll feel great about supporting. All employees deserve the biggest tip you can offer. Very affordable prices read more

I could eat a fish taco from Joel's for dinner every day. This place has been my favorite taco stand for 20 years and has never disappointed. The flavor and spice nails it every time. Try the jalepeno poppers - they're awesome! read more

Ok. I live in San Francisco.The Mission to be precise. I know good burritos. I'm also a vegan, and I wasn't expecting much in the way of great vegan finds in Sandpoint. I saw Joel's, and figured - "you can't screw up a bean and rice burrito, right?" Low and behold, they have like a dozen vegetarian options. I order the Tofu Fajita Burrito - and in all seriousness - THIS IS THE BEST BURRITO I'VE EVER HAD. I had that thought halfway through, and realized that I was making a bold statement. Maybe I was just really hungry? Maybe it was the low expectations. Nope. Seriously, the best burrito I've ever had. And I've had a lot. A lot of really good ones. Joel's is A+. I wish they would expand into San Francisco, and give some award-winning, famous places a run for their money. read more

Simply put, Joel's makes some of the best Mexican food I've ever had in my entire life. I've spent a lot of time in Mexico and lived in L.A. for several years, so I don't say this cavalierly. It's consistently fresh and delicious and manages to surprise me every time I go. The burritos are amazing, huge, the size of footballs, wrapped in what appear to be homemade tortillas. The salsa is fabulous, and even something as simple as the chicken, by itself, is to die for. My toddler's standard order at a place like Joel's is chicken quesadillas; I never thought I'd be wanting to rip them out of his chubby little fingers and eat them myself, but then I'd never had the quesadillas at Joel's. Seriously, I would travel many miles to eat here. The food is fantastic, the prices are beyond fair, and the service is incredibly fast and friendly. Sandpoint is so very blessed to have this restaurant--and the lovely family behind the restaurant--in its midst. Keep on keeping on, Joel y su familia. You are awesome. read more

Best food in Sandpoint! Joel's never disappoints. We buy their salsa to go and take it home to Bellevue, WA. Our favorites are chilaquiles for breakfast and carnitas tacos for lunch. Everything is delicious. read more

Food = five stars. Cooks and owner = five stars Bitchy counter cashier = one star Too bad the lasting impression will be of the cashier girl with attitude instead of the excellent food. She could hardly be bothered to take my order and then gave me the monster eye roll when I didn't add a tip to my counter order that I stood in line for and then picked up myself. Owners, do you read these reviews? I was seeing RED like her hair. read more

Finally had a chance to eat at Joel's today. They have very large menu with many tasty looking items. Today they had Mahi Mahi fish tacos on the special board. I had to try them. They were served on a paper plate with rice and beans. The tacos were fully loaded and had a nice spicy kick. These are the best fish tacos I have had! Joel's is order at the counter and then they call your name when your order is ready. The dining rooms are very simple with a mix of booths and tables that don't match. But who cares about matching furniture when the food is good. While the decor is simple and almost 2nd handish, everything was clean and well kept. If you are in Sandpoint take time to visit Joel's. read more

Great little Mexican shop. 2 tables inside. They have gluten free and vegan selections. The servings are large. We tried the tofu taco, bean taco, bean tostado, and vegan burrito served in a bowl. The owner is great at making alternative choices if you have diet restrictions. The place is really clean also. read more

Joel's - Bean tostado - Mexican Near Me - Sandpoint, Idaho

Used to go a lot, until they refused to serve what I'd been ordering for three years. Ok, I was sad, their prerogative. Counter staff was getting; from increasingly pushy & obnoxious to downright rude. Went back recently, thinking perhaps I was just being too persnickety. Nope, obnoxious, unaccommodating, arrogant. Not Joel, but, I don't get to deal with Joel. Still..no debit cards? Really? Locals know and make allowances. Nearly every time I've been there, non regulars are blind sided...really...it's not 1990 anymore. ****************************************************** Update. NOW ACCEPTING VISA/MASTERCARD!!! Loud, pushy & obnoxious cashiers not there last time. ****************************************************** Most food is good though. read more

Hands down best Mexican food in Sanpoint! The fish tacos are awesome, and honestly, the only thing I ever order. BUT, the rest of the menu looks delish as well. Totally reasonable prices. This place is always packed, but the service is quick. If you're in a rush, call in ahead of time. My only complaint is that they're not open for dinner! read more

The BEST Fresh Mex in a 100 mile radius. I love the staff, and its always made to order. If you are looking for a good lunch spot, go there. You will never be disappointed. Even something as simple as a Bean, Cheese and Rice burrito is made out of this world! If your looking to try something new and out of your element, Try the Fish Burrito. I know what your thinking "Eww" But its the most amazing thing to grace your mouth. If you want something different, just trust me and try it! read more

Oh, Joel's... They are always busy and always delicious. Family owned and they make a point to get to know their regulars.

Service alone deserves a 5/5. Came in with an open mind on what to eat, and was provided with great recommendation: chicken adobo taco, fish taco, and jalapeño poppers. Tacos were great tasting, bigger in size (6inch tortillas) compared to street tacos, and had fresh ingredients. 3 jalapeño poppers were served in a bath of sweet chili sauce. Place is doing it right. Service: 5/5 Food: 4/5 Environment: 5/5 Price: 4.5/5 read more

What a treasure in Sandpoint. We live in Spokane and make the 1.5 hour drive just to get Joels a couple times a year. The prices are good, the staff are super friendly and helpful and the food is probably the best Mexican we've had in a long time. read more

Delicious, cute, priced well and nice location! Highly recommend!! read more

Joel's - Mexican Near Me - Sandpoint, Idaho

Be smart. Call ahead as this is a mob scene by 11:45. And the dozens of folks who called are ahead of you in queue. That said, it is worth the wait. Folks in this town are easy going and Joel's attracts an interesting mix: lakefront tycoons, working stiffs, hipsters, local office types,etc. And they are efficient in pumping out the food. The breadth of the menu is huge and I suspect it is all house made. Anything with fish is superb. The special burritos are stuffed with ingredients but have a nice balance with rice, shredded lettuce, great salsas, and your selected ingredient. On a recent visit I opted for blackened chicken. It was nicely spiced. A small complaint: the tortilla wasn't heated and didn't have its usual great consistency. The breakfast burrito is an absolute winner. And the revised policy of accepting credit cards is a huge plus for a non-cash carrier. But call ahead! read more

Really tasty quality food. Good menu variety. Nice big portions/great value. Only wish they were open later for dinner too.

I've been to Joel's twice now in 6 months - both times I was disappointed. Today when I ordered I said I only want egg, bacon, and potato breakfast burrito. Nothing else in it. I ended up with egg, bacon, potato, rice, cheese, and a sauce (maybe salsa?). I don't know why they couldn't just make it with the three things I wanted?! Unfortunately I didn't start eating it until I got to Sagle. I tried picking through it but the sauce is so overpowering - it makes everything taste like it. Last time I was there the girls at the counter were super friendly and it made up for when they messed up my burrito that time. Today the guy was annoyed we were there because he was talking to his buddies. Don't you just hate it when paying customers show up?! read more

The best burrito I've ever had, and it's from Sandpoint, Idaho. I've been eating Joel's since the high school had open campus lunches and everyone would call in their orders and swarm across town to Joel's shack for the best $3 meal in town. 8 years later they've moved into a much better location and are still serving authentic, consistent and amazing food. Whatever you get, get it extra spicy. soo good. read more

Authentic Mexican food- best experience ever. Staff were helpful and genuine. Food was freaking amazing!

I have to say it's my favorite location in sand point. The food was delicious, service was great. Good, fresh quality food. read more

Joel's - Chimichanga combo with a side taco hit the spot. - Mexican Near Me - Sandpoint, Idaho

I can never get enough of Joel's. Their burritos alone have me coming back, time after time. Quality food-fast, what's not to love? read more

Joel's - Espresso, tea, ice cream, horchata - Mexican Near Me - Sandpoint, Idaho

We visit Sandpoint once a year, and hit Joel's a minimum of two times each visit! We love the entire experience! read more

Joel's - Shrimp tacos - Mexican Near Me - Sandpoint, Idaho

Best Mexican food I've had in a while. Being from CA, the one and only thing I've missed from down there is good Mexican food. We had it today! So hope a location will open in CDA or Post Falls! I'm vegetarian and the blackened tofu was the best I've ever had. Flavorful and fresh read more

This is where I go for lunch every time I'm in Sandpoint. I lived in Arizona for 12 years and grew up in SoCal, so I'm used to great Mexican food. Joel's is one of the best in North Idaho/Eastern Washington. I typically get their fish tacos or chicken rolled tacos, both of which are great. But, this is also a great place to branch out and experiment. I've yet to have anything here I didn't like, and nobody I've brought here has had anything but great things to say about their meal. Their tortillas are bit "bready" and occasionally I come across an item that is more anglo than Hispanic in its preparation, but otherwise this place is one of the best for Hispanic food in the area. Just remember: CASH ONLY at Joel's. read more