Since I was in Lakewood I thought I'd stop back in. Seated immediately, order taken promptly, served easy faster than I could imagine. I appreciate the atmosphere that they have created here and ther seems to be enough room for a party of any size. My meal was delicious and when I asked our server what another customer ordered because it looked interesting "oh that's the famous garbage burrito." She said I don't know about that name, but I'll give it a shot. read more

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I have been a loyal customer of Jose O'Shea's since the 1980s, and for many years it has been my tradition to celebrate my birthday there. Last year, I received an email invitation encouraging me to celebrate my birthday at your restaurant, and the same thing happened this year. My wife, son, and I decided to come in and celebrate. Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. The service was poor from the beginning. I showed our waiter the birthday email promotion and asked about the birthday discount. He told me that the restaurant no longer offered that promotion. I showed him the email with the current date, and he then said he would ask the manager. I didn't want to make a big issue of it, so we placed our order and enjoyed our meal. The food was okay, although it seemed different than I remembered. The salsa, however, was still delicious. Later, I asked the waiter if he had spoken with the manager regarding the birthday promotion, and he said he had forgotten. We also asked for dessert. The response was simply "fine." There was no acknowledgment of my birthday, no birthday wishes, and no effort to make the occasion feel special. What made this even more disappointing was that the restaurant was not busy at the time. As someone who has supported Jose O'Shea's for decades and has celebrated many birthdays there, I left feeling disappointed. I wanted to share this feedback because I have many fond memories of your restaurant and hope future guests receive a better experience. read more

The ambiance was beautiful. The food was delicious. I loved my quesorita. My husband got seafood enchiladas and was disappointed with the portion size. Where we struggled was the service. We walked in and were waiting at the host stand. The hostess came up, didn't say anything and just stared at me. I asked for a table and she complained. I honestly felt like I was putting her out. Not a great start. Our server was friendly but delivered our order and didn't come back until he brought us the check. He didn't check on us, ask if we needed anything or refill our chips (which we did want). read more

Jose O'Sheas - Kids Chicken Fingers (2) - Mexican Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

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Monthly lunch meeting. First time here and it's quaint. I love the decor. The colorful lanterns and stars over the lobby; the bubble gum machine which looks like a gas pump; the fountain with flowers and the many rooms to dine in. Friendly greeter who showed me the way and informed to be careful of the step. I always need that being a clumsy person. The portions are large. If you have a large group they ask that you have one bill if possible so we split into groups. Also a 20% service fee added to the tab. Which was fine. Unfortunately the service did not meet the 20% higher price. Waters were not topped up on my end of the table. And a late comer waited as she wanted to order dessert only as she was late. But the server didn't come by and finally she walked up to find someone to take her order. I left before her food came so who knows what happened. I ate the grilled fish tacos. They were meh. One taco barely had any fish in it. The flavor was lackluster and I added salsa to it. Since the server never came to check on us I didn't get any hot sauce which might have made the tacos better. The chips and salsa were fine. Nothing stood out. For me the drive was not worth it as my dish lacked seasoning. It was cute and I would come again if the group wanted to. But I would not have high expectations. Parking was easy to find and in the women's restroom they were playing a Spanish language session which was unexpected. Interesting and unique. read more

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I've been there quite a lot before but when I went last night I thought I would do an actual review. The food is great, I got the Portobello Mushroom Fajitas and they were spectacular! They have one of the best horchatas as well. The service was great, the people were nice and they got everything we wanted and got to us quick. The ambience, although loud, is for certain given how busy the place gets and how big it is. Obviously, it gets busy because it's good! read more

Jose O'Sheas - Portobello Mushroom Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

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José O'Shea's - Where My Tastebuds Did a Full-On Telenovela Spin Honey, let me set the scene. I strutted into José O'Shea's like I owned the place (as one should), and before I could even flip my hair and dramatically remove my sunglasses, BAM! The service was on me faster than your tia with the family gossip. I'm talking lightning-fast, whip-smart, and friendly in that "I've known you since you were in diapers" kind of way. 10/10 for service and the food-- they understood the assignment. read more

food was amazing!! i would recommend the queso to ANYONE:)) so yummy the server was chill. the vibes of the restaurant was so pretty i could not get over the decorations!! music was awesome and it teaches you spanish in the bathroom read more

Jose O'Sheas - queso - Mexican Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

So fun! Great food, fun atmosphere and a friendly & attentive waitress. The decor makes it seem like you're in Mexico, not Denver, complete with a mariachis band. read more

Went here for dinner, super clean and quiet. Are waiter was so kind and help us out. The food was really good and came quick. The only thing was the alcoholic drinks were not strong at all. But overall very good place! read more

Jose O'Sheas - margarita - Mexican Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

The Service was the best thing about this visit. Used to be an ok goto, but the food quality has really slipped and I'm not sure I will be back after 20 yrs. I ate quickly as there was a giant dust bunny swirling above my head. Such a staple on the area. I realize restaurants are struggling right now, but quality still has to be the priority. Please do better. read more

I've heard a lot about this place over the years & finally had the chance to try it today for lunch. Walked in with a group - 4 of us for lunch & we're seated right away in a booth. The booth was a little tight but we made it work and looked over the menu. Chips & salsa were brought out immediately the salsa was good & the chips were cold but good . We Started with some queso dip that was good & luckily the queso was hot. I ordered the pollo rellenos with the green chili on the side not smothered. Othered ordered chimichangas & fish tacos. Food came out rather quickly & we dug in. That's when I noticed my food wasn't hot is was kinda warm. Others noticed the same. The rice & beans were bland (luckily I carry a salt packet) so we salted our food- no salt & pepper shakers on the table. Then I tried my pollo rellenos & the tortilla was raw under the initial layer (on both of them!), so I sent them back & just ordered rice & beans. My friends who had chimichangas enjoyed their chimi's well enough (said they were mostly tortilla & bland meat) my friend who had the fish tacos said they were supposed to be blackened & were very under seasoned. Food was paid for, appropriate tips were left but I wouldn't recommend this place at all. read more

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Passing this place a while back, I knew I had to try it. Finally, months later, I've found my way to Jose O'sheas. The dining rooms remind me of Casa Bonita with all of the different themes and decor. It's so fun and cool! The staff were friendly and I loved the attentive service. Carnitas Chile Verde. A massive portion for only $13 and so good. The carnitas were tender and the special sauce was to die for. Absolutely delicious and a must try on the menu. I'll definitely be back! read more

Jose O'Sheas - 10.09.23 Chile Relleno and Beef Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

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I wish this place was closer to our house because we would go a lot more often than we do now. When we lived in Littleton we used to go quite often, but now living in Aurora, it is a trek. But we love their happy hour so much! They offer server yourself chips and salsa. All you can eat for free. They have cheap (under $5) margaritas and $2 crunchy tacos along with other cheap bites. Great small bites to help with all the tequila you are drinking. Lol. The building is pretty big and has tons of seating. Upstairs is the cantina that is great for watching football games. Downstairs has a fun vibe to it with tons of cactus and other plants for decoration. Plenty of places to sit and even good for large groups. The food is always delicious and comes out in large portions piping hot. I love the fajitas and the enchiladas ol'e (trio of enchiladas all different fillings and sauces on top). My husband always gets a giant burrito that he can never finish. Always have leftovers and those taste great too. Overall, this place is a good stop for some tasty Mexican food. read more

Always great. One of our absolute go-tos. Service is good, food is good, very child friendly. Plenty of room with different unique sections.

Have not been in a while and it was great! Very mild Casa Bonita vibes. Very mild, barely a comparison, but the decor and cream cheese enchiladas are a similar vibe. Apparently we were there on the first night of their own version of a crunchwrap and it was great! This place is a Lakewood institution. I need to come back more often! read more

Great atmosphere and wonderful food. My wife has a deadly corn allergy so the flour tortilla chips were most welcome. Great prompt service and food was very bien hecho. read more

We spent Cinco de Mayo at Jose O'Shea's! Our server John was SO AMAZING!!! We had Great food too. The Carne Asada was Delicious, And burritos and tac salad were also very good. What a party atmosphere!!! read more

Jose O'Sheas - Our Amazing server John - Mexican Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

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Food was good and fresh! Service was good! The restaurant was clean and fun. Hostess was very friendly read more

This place is okay. The food mediocre. I've had better pina colada elsewhere too.....the service was great. Ambiance is nice too--love the decoration and vibe. It's a bit expensive too. Got 2 drinks and 1 entree for $42 bucks. read more

Jose O'Sheas - Mexican Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

Just left this place, service was great as always. Danny was our waiter tonight and took exspectional care of us. Great over all experience as always. Highly recommend this places for the food, always clean and the staff is always friendly. read more

I've been here once when I moved here 5 years ago & I remember how beautiful this place was. So, My choice for lunch today for Cinco Eve was here. The server was attentive, even with having so many people up in the top part. The Piña margarita was great. Food was great. The atmosphere is really gorgeous. Honestly one of the prettiest Mexican restaurants I've been to around Denver. Prices were normal for this quality & atmosphere. read more

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The food was absolutely awful. It tasted like some sort of frozen meal that was not tasty at all. It took forever for our waiter to give my friend her drink. She had to remind three times. read more

Service was ok but very slow. The place is old and food was just ok. My portobello mushroom fajitas had meat mixed in it. I said I was vegetarian. The birthday with the fake cake and old sombrero needs to be updated. It was an ok experience. Our waitress was great but it was a lot for her alone to take on 20 people. Mariachi band would have been better from a distance or just one song. The place they sat our large group worked out nicely. read more

Great place. Recommend the blue taquito dish. The salsa is a bit more on the spicy side.

Our server, Lisa, was absolutely fantastic. She was attentive, cordial and quick. We look forward to having her as our waitress on weekends. We always come back when we can. My wife is in a wheelchair and they always clear a table for us to partake of our food. I can't recommend Jose O'Shea's enough!! If I could give them 10 stars, I would. read more

We took our family from out of town for dinner here. Service was excellent, I can't say anything bad about the food - great portions, great taste. But, the sopapillas were a joke. Never had such small, HARD ones in such a small order for a ridiculous price. read more

They changed their green chili recipes... not for the better. Combine plates now with street taco sized tacos! Chips had mysterious items from the bottom of the frier.!! Was good in the past! read more

Really good American Mexican food This restaurant never changes! Old school decor, decent service and good prices. I had the #5 combo today, chili relleono and avocado tostado. The avocado was fresh and flavorful. The chili was mild, bit the relleno was more like a flat enchilada. Tasty, the casing was pretty tough. They continued to vacuum throughout the lunch service which certainly odd. read more

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Can I just say: the DECOR! Omg! It felt like walking into the inside of a Mayan temple. Immediately my gaze went upward; they have a multi-story establishment, and it is decorated with colorful cultural paintings and tapestries alongside greenery. I was so tempted to just walk around and explore... heading up stairways and ducking around corners... but I curbed my childlike fascination and stayed in our booth seat. I would love to go back and be seated elsewhere, just to see more of the inside (and possibly outside, as I noticed there was an outdoor patio portion on the roof with the cantina!). The staff were quite friendly and hospitable, the server was attentive and quick. The food was ready ASAP. I was stunned how quickly it arrived after we placed our order. It arrived on hot plates and freshly steaming. And it was delicious! (I am a white person who lacks a tolerance for spicy foods, and the meal I chose did not seem spicy because I did not pick a spicy item-- this is a positive in my personal preference, but might not be to others' liking.) It was a good amount of food for the price point, which was mid-range ($12-16 a plate). The chips were crunchy and salty, and the salsa had quite the zing of garlic in it. We were offered more chips and salsa when we tore through them at record speed, LOL. The frozen margaritas are delicious. I enjoyed a peach flavored one and it was sweet and very enjoyable-- I especially liked the colorful sugar crystals they placed around the rim. They come in two sizes, regular and large and the regular was quite sufficient. I've been told the large is LARGE, hahaha. If I lived here, I can safely say this place would become a frequent stop when in the mood for Mexican food. Unfortunately, since I am a Texas resident, I will have to settle for always stopping by when we are here to visit my sister-in-law! I'm so happy she recommended it. read more

Jose O'Sheas - Amazing atmosphere, authentically hodge-podge and utterly delightful bursts of color! - Mexican Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

Came in on the way home from the mountains. If you get the spiceist green chili it is good. It will NOT burn your mouth off; it has a nice kick. If you know me, that is actually what I desire (Hot as He$$). However, BF liked it. I ordered a fried/roasted jalepeno which helped. We got the beef combo and split It. It was plenty for us both. The beef was seasoned which I think is key. We forgot to add onions, but it was still good. The ambiance is awesome. It reminds me of Casa Bonita. The salsa, beans and rice (I always add the salsa to the rice) were yummy. What is ridiculous is they charge $3.50 for soda water, out of the gun, so cheap!! read more

Years ago this place was very busy but now it's mostly empty, I understand why. The food is not as good as it once was and service is poor. Cold food is unacceptable, microwaving cold food that was sent back to the kitchen is a joke. Bye bye Jose O'Sheas, this was my last visit ever. read more

I've been here a couple times, hoping that it would get better but it's just gotten worse. Mexican rice taste like tomato sauce and yes I know it has tomato sauce in it but it's definitely not suppose to taste like it. The enchiladas I had were ok, I can make them better at home, however I did really like the refried beans. We had the Mexican eggroll appetizer those were really good as well, chips tasted like they were store bought but the salsa was decent. The waitress was ok (can't remember her name) thats how ok she was. The inside was the typical Mexican themed. Being a Mexican i expect more from a Mexican restaurant. Overall in my opinion it's not worth the time and money. read more

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What happened to this place? Used to be so nice and fun to go to. Now the flavors of everything has gone down hill. My daughter's combination plate was sloppy mess that each item was just soggy and uneatable. My taco salad was terrible. The lettuce was soggy from something. And my husband's chicken in his enchiladas didn't taste like chicken. Most likely won't be back. read more

The waitress was gracefully juggling multiple tables dishing out some delicious Margaritas to the crowded upstairs bar, which has a cool tiki lounge vibe. She was awesome! The food however, was nothing special. The fajita meat was dry and tasted like steak sauce. the cheese enchiladas were decent but had a Tex-mex sort of feel (not a bad thing), but coming from New Mexico, I'm spoiled by tons of good Mexican food. My colleague ordered a drink, which was the saddest looking 'Old Fashioned" I've ever seen. He said it didn't taste anything like an Old Fashioned. Go for the Margaritas, and sit upstairs! read more

Many of the problems we have in today's world could be solved with a plate full of Jose O'Sheas Chili Rellenos. When you place your fork against the chili relleno, you're met with the initial buttery resistance of the crisp wonton shell, followed by the euphoric ooze of green chili and cheese. A few bites later and anything you had on your mind previously simply melts away. The service, ambiance and food make this place a no brainer for your Mexican food fix in Lakewood. read more

Jose O'Sheas - Chili relleno - Mexican Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

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Food is bland, I ordered fajitas use some seasoning on the meat. Chips and salsa was fine, had to ask for my iced tea and water multiple times so service was ok Not coming back anytime soon read more

Coolest Mexican food place around...been going since the 80s and the food and service still rock! Cool bar upstairs and great ambiance read more

Jose O'Sheas - Quesarita - Mexican Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

Really good really fresh food. The choices of sauces were great. I like hot and my husband likes no heat, so to be able to have the same dish with different sauces was great. Portions were huge so great value for the price and bonus meal the next day! Service was attentive and our server was very helpful in explaining the questions we had about the menu since it was our first visit. There were lots of skylights and windows but each seemed to have something blocking the ambient light, so for an early afternoon it was pretty dark in there, that was the only reason it didn't get 5 stars. When we walked in we thought maybe it was closed. His strawberry margarita was amazing. Looked like they used fresh strawberry's rather than mystery purée. Looking forward to going back next time we are in the area. read more

Atmosphere is wonderful. Food needs to be fresh. Some of the items seemed processed or store bought. Drinks were good and reasonable priced. read more

Food was not that good. We ordered the fajitas with chicken and steak. It had so much soy sauce and a spoon full of garlic splashed on top. The jalapeño margarita was not spicy at all. Service was okay. I really did like the decor and ambiance! Wanted to like. But, definitely not ever going back and will never recommend this restaurant. read more