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    Jose's Cantina

    3.4 (190 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    JOSE'S CANTINA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Laurie V.

    While camping in margaritaville we went down the street to this Mexican restaurant. Service and food was excellent. Highly recommend and will return.

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    It wasn't bad just not the greatest I've had on the Gulf. It was really large inside and looks like a hopping place in busy season.

    We got these at LaPlayita and they were outstanding!
    Billy T.

    We called Jose's Cantina yesterday evening and asked if they had oysters on the half shell? The girl said yes we do (after she went and checked) at $12.99 per dozen. 15 later we were there being served drinks and appetizers after ordering 2 dozen oysters. The waitress then told us that they didn't have oysters on the half shell! I asked to speak with the manager and she said sorry . The past 3 times we have been here the service has gotten worse and to top it off this is the second time they told us they had them and didn't. Don't waste your time or money here. The only reason I rated them a "1" is because zero isn't a option!

    Appetizer fried calamari and fried seafood stuffed jalapeños.
    Kimberly C.

    We had a "I'm too exhausted from the drive down to cook" evening and decided to go to Jose's. I'm glad we did. It was nice and cool inside and it wasn't so loud we couldn't talk and hear each other. The menu was different.... But good different. They had all kinds of seafood and.... All kinds of Mexican food. So if you wanted fajitas bam or if you wanted some fried seafood bam. We started off with the fried calamari and fried seafood stuffed jalapeños. Wow absolutely delish. I didn't get a picture of our food but it was amazing as well. They also have a full bar and prices were reasonable. Our waiter kept checking on us and kept the ice water when we first got there.

    The best restaurant on the beach. . One of the best.
    Bethanne A.

    The Avocado Shrimp Salad with a side of Gumbo is my best pick on the menu. Delicious. Happy Hour is $3 for a Magarita. It is good a spot to dine.. Services is great. Ambiance is the beachy feel with great food.

    Fresh onion rings
    Jerry A.

    Came with a group of 12, great service and great food. Manager came several times to make sure everything was good and even gave the kids a quarter each for gumballs. The server Heather was awesome recommending food and making sure everything was ok. 10/10.

    Stuffed grilled shrimp, alligator, sweet potato fries
    Brittany W.

    This place is very good! Stuffed shrimp is a little spicy but I like it that way. Service was great. Atmosphere is nice.

    Grouper Veracruz
    Justin S.

    My family had a couple excellent experiences at Jose's. Our kids loved the alligator bites, and each had them twice! I had a different white fish each time, and each time had them Veracruz style, which involved the addition of a concoction of peppers, little shrimp, butter, plus more. Really good. On our first visit there was live music, which we really enjoyed. The second time we did carry out, which was also a good experience. Highly recommended!

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    I love to get my Tex Mex fix at Jose's Cantina! Awesome nachos! I also like the quesadillas and enchiladas!

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    Great breakfast food. The service is hit and miss but for the most part good place... a little fine tuning and it could be great!

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