Spotted Joe's Downtown Tacos while checking out Chesterton's cute downtown area. Colorful exterior called to our tired selves after a 5 hour drive. Walked into the sounds of tejano music, so cool! Two seating areas, we chose the bar side, with the festively decorated bar. Mini piñatas and greenery put us into a great mood, lifted our road weary spirits. Ordered two Coronas with lime, we just wanted something light and familiar. Chips and salsa on the house came out with our brews. Simple salsa, but hit the spot. Thick chips, my fav kind. Menus extensive but not Cheesecake Factory crazy. Ordered tacos, since that appears to be a specialty. Steak milanesa, chile relleno, and mashed potato tacos were too interesting not to try. Also ordered the queso, a warm creamy white dip that went nicely with the salsa. Faint bite, so if you like things hot, add one of the hot sauces, which are placed on every table. Super friendly staff all around, always a bonus. Also, place was very clean, all tables neat and wiped down, very nice. Looked around while waiting for our tacos and noticed some great murals on the walls. Also noticed the huge tequila collection behind the bar. Ordered our food in to go containers since we planned to take most back to our hotel. But we had to sample hot first! So all the tacos were good. Beans and rice were simple and authentic, excellent! The mashed potato came in a crispy fried shell, light and delicious. The milanesa was also yummy. But the star was the chile relleno taco! Nice bite and so good! Fun experience at Joe's. Hope we can make it back sometime. Muy delicioso! read more

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I give them a 2 stars for the meal. The delivery--eating in--is horrible. They have a couple of entitled young girls, who will not take your order if they don't understand you. They will ask the cooks to come to the table and talk to you. Then, I had to go to the register and ask for napkins and other basic needs like a fork, etc. I hope these "helpers" are just training and will get better. read more

They always have the most amazing street tacos that are honestly quite addictive haha, the service is always awesome and fast. Not to mention the whole demeanor of this restaurant is homey to me since I'm from the south. Nothing brings me more comfort than restaurants like this read more

Authentic Mexican food and drinks! Excellent tacos, margaritas amd churros! You have to try this place! The servers were a bit chatty and laughing quite a bit that got extremely loud in this small diner. The restaurant was clean and had a small clean single stall bathroom. Unique find in downtown Chesterton! read more

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Great food, decent service. It has a hole in the wall vibe but don't let that keep you away!

The quality of your pork for tacos is really going downhill. It's very dry/overcooked.

This little storefront restaurant churns out delicious food. For meat eaters, Birria tacos are not to be missed! For non-meat eaters (or just those looking for a yummy alternative), the crunchy potato tacos are total winners in my book. read more

Tried the birria and pozole. Both excellent. Really quick delivery too. Will definitely go back.

Excellent all around! The food was SO good!!! The service was also good. Everyone was helpful and friendly!

Good food. Nice people. Clean restaurant. Affordable taco meals for all. Will be going back.

As a first timer to Joe's I was amazed at the extensive menu, but today I went with Chicken Tostadas just to try it out. My tostada's were delish and full of flavor with a generous amount of toppings. The place is small and cute in one of Chesterton's historic downtown buildings. read more

Joe's Downtown Tacos - Chicken Tostata - Tacos Near Me - Chesterton, Indiana

This is my first time here, but has been a favorite of our daughter's since they opened. I really enjoyed my Big Shrimp Burrito and she had the two beef taco dinner. This is a great little spot right in the heart of Chesterton. Should definitely be on your list if you're in the area. And unlike other specialty taco joints, Joe's still includes free chips and salsa! I'll be back for sure. read more

Joe's Downtown Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Chesterton, Indiana

When Joe's Downtown Tacos first opened, the food and service were stellar. Today's experience was not so good. I ordered Chiles Rellenños with no tomatoes. The plate arrived as pictured, full of tomatoes. I told the server and she stated. "I didn't make it." In addition, the lettuce was inedible. Enlarge the picture to see how wilted it was. Looks like what has happened here is they can't find experienced servers AND unfortunately don't train the ones they had. read more

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The food was fantastic! Our table had beef tacos, shrimp tacos, and chicken fajitas. All were great! The best thing was the side of elote. Magic! Service was great too. read more

My family loves this place! This is now my second favorite authentic Mexican restaurant in my area (the other is actually in Porter). Always great food at a great price, and they have never gotten my order wrong. They are also very fast service for take out, with most orders being ready in 15m no matter how busy they have been. I did eat in once, and it seemed to take a bit longer than usual, but that could also be due to what we ordered. If you're looking for great Mexican food, stop by! read more

The steak, chicken street tacos and the big burrito are awesome. We will definitely return to try other items on the menu. read more

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This place is amazing! Fortunately, we live very close to the restaurant and walked there on date night. I had the chicken quesadilla and added shrimp with my chicken. I know it's kind of weird, but it was super tasty. My wife had a tostada and taco. Ice cream churros for dessert. Fantastic prices and great service. Highly recommend it. read more

Joe's Downtown Tacos - Ice cream and mini churros! - Tacos Near Me - Chesterton, Indiana

Well let's start with the food I ordered two different dinners and received two of the same type of dinners that was wrong number one . Now I will move on to the service the person who was taking the orders undoubtedly did not understand what I was telling her when that happens you should always ask the customer and repeat with the customer thier order so there's no mix up the cook is only cooking what is on the paper so don't blame the cook . read more

We found this place strolling through downtown Chesterton. The food was delicious, the staff was very courteous and the service was excellent. We had a variety of street and American tacos. I personally recommend the chorizo and potato. They even went out of their way to make special vegetarian tacos for my daughter. I would definitely eat there again. read more

Came here after a long morning of fishing upon seeing some good reviews. I was not disappointed in the slightest. I walked in to a very clean dining area and was greeted by a warm and welcoming staff. I ordered the chorizo and potato taco and the tacos Al pastor as well as a side of chips and guacamole. The tacos were amazing and the guacamole was super fresh and perfectly seasoned. I will be stopping here a lot more after my fishing trips and would recommend it to anyone who's in the area. read more

Joe's Downtown Tacos - Chorizo and potato taco - Tacos Near Me - Chesterton, Indiana

I was I utter sock tight we stop in for dinner I worked all day and just couldn't wait for a hot plate.. boy was I in for a surprise my food arrived to the table cold so I tell the waitress and she says do you want me to ask them to warm it up nooo I I told her I'll just take it home to warm up.. I have 3 kids with me so I just pack up and take it to go.. I get to car and decide to call the "manager" what. Awoke ignored me and didn't understand anything I was saying. Thanks for a night ruined read more

Great customer service! Staff is very friendly. Food portions were perfect. The steak was moist and flavorful. Rice and beans delicious as well. I couldn't wait to get home to eat it so, I ate it on the way home. read more

Joe's Downtown Tacos - Steak Taco dinner one done American style the other traditional. - Tacos Near Me - Chesterton, Indiana

I was looking forward an early dinner and happened upon this place by accident! I'm glad I did! Amazing service ! The chips and salsa are the best I've ever had and the tacos and tamales are to die for! Stop in you won't regret it. read more

The pork burrito is AMAZING, and guacamole was great as well. Staff were welcoming and friendly, and everything tasted very authentic.

Terrible customer service! First time eating there and will not be back! I had to get up and ask for a to go box then again for the check and we were the only ones in the restaurant. He never gave us refills either. He was too busy on his phone. read more

Ordered three taco dinner tonight. Two chicken and one pork. In the past the tacos were great and the meat was juicy and the flour tortillas were warm. Unfortunately tonight was not great. There was very little taste to the tacos. The meat was dry, the carnitas was hard and had very little taste. When I pick up a taco to eat it I like a little juice to spill out and the taco shell to be soft with the cheese melted. None of that happened tonight. Not sure if under new management. read more

Wonderful food, always Friendly waiters along with a clean and neat-looking sitting space. Highly recommend!

Bout Time we get a REAL Mexican Taco Joint in town!. Large Portions for good Prices, Good Food, & got Carry out but my Husband Said (which he's from Chicago so Hard 2 Please reg; Pizza & Tacos) & he gave Thumps UP!!. Street Corn Awesome- he had Big Burrito, & I got 2tacos old school & reg & was Excellent- small place but Foods Great & prices! DONT Pass it up!. I Will b Back Soon!. read more

Delicious, consistent, and the owner really cares about the quality of the food as well as customer input. Authentic Mexican food I consume at least once a week. read more

Great addition to Chesterton! Perfect quick tacos for lunch or dinner. Tasty meat options! The guac makes coming in a must! Homemade chips too. Let's support new places like this in town! read more

I've had bad customer service there 3 times, all three times the woman there messed up my orders and haven't been back in a month. Good food but always got food not the way I ordered it!! Never corrected my order!!! Never again!!!! read more

I am updating my review. I went to place an order today (7-29-2021) and found out that Joe's downtown tacos was sold and is under new ownership. Oh great. That explains why on my last visit about a week or two ago there was several unfamiliar faces and the four chicken tacos I ordered was served with wet unflavored shredded chicken, instead of the usual grilled cubed chicken. I called today to place an order for four chicken tacos and asked about the shredded chicken that was on my tacos on my previous order and they said grilled chicken is no longer available. So with that said as long as the new owners continue to serve shredded chicken instead of grilled cubed chicken they will not get my money for anything served with shredded chicken on it. I might be back for a steak taco or steak burrito but definitely not chicken that is shredded. Note to Joe's management, you need to bring the grilled chicken back! read more

Joe's Downtown Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Chesterton, Indiana

Small place, clean simple decor, friendly service, had 3 tacos, all were as good or better than anywhere else in Chesterton. Had the beef american style, fresh soft flour tortilla, well seasoned not greasy beef. Crispy lettuce. Tomatoes , great. Shrimp on corn, cilantro, onion nuce size well seasoned shrimp. Very good. Shredded chuck on corn , cilantro , onion. , tender shredded well seasoned chicken salsa verse, onion cilantro . Great. All tacos had plenty of meat and quality was high, and I highly recommend. Thanks! read more

Been here 4 times since they have opened. Each time the food was amazing. Hopefully someday that amazing pork will find its way into some tamales. read more

Thank you for the delicious pork street tacos! I knew when I ordered them they would be fantastic due how well you smoke pork from your last restaurant. Highly recommend this gem!! read more

I'm sorry it just did not meet my expectations they have an amazing area that they could do so much with it's a real shame they aren't very let down not worth the hype read more