Walking in it looked nice and was much bigger than it appears outside. It did have an odd smell though, almost like grease. The chips and salsa were meh but I loved the queso! This was our first visit so we asked our waitress first any suggestions. She said the enchiladas or the chicken fried steak. The nice gentleman sitting near us suggested the burrito. We opted for that and got fajita beef topped with half queso and half chili sauce. It was delicious! I'm not sure I'll ever get anything else when we come back...and yes, we will be back! Our waitress was very attentive and checked on us regularly. read more

We tried Jose's Fine Mexican Food after hearing a lot of good things, so it honestly hurts to write this review. Unfortunately, the experience didn't live up to the hype. The only real saving grace of the meal was the cheese dip, salsa, and chips. Those were solid and probably the best part of the visit. Everything else went downhill from there. The service was lackluster and not attentive, which should've been our first red flag. Another warning sign was how fast the food came out -- about six minutes after we ordered, which made it pretty clear things were just being reheated. I ordered the shrimp enchiladas, but they were basically plain cheese enchiladas with a few tiny shrimp thrown in. Very underwhelming and lacking flavor. The margarita I ordered was also disappointing -- it tasted like artificial sweetener with no natural flavor, so I ended up sending it back and just getting a beer instead. My wife ordered the Poncho's nachos, which came out cold with a neon orange cheese that looked and tasted pretty processed. Definitely not appetizing. Overall, we left pretty disappointed. There are much better Tex-Mex spots in the BCS area. I hate to say it because I've always heard great things about this place, but it feels like it may have lost its prime. Sadly, we won't be coming back. read more

Very sweet waitress but mediocre food and drinks. Ordered margaritas that were no more than flavored slushies, basic burrito we could have made at home watered down beans and hard rice. Definitely not worth the price tag! The queso was no more than melted cheese with no flavor.... read more

Our food was BLAND, STALE, and COLD. Need I say more? Never again. Never again. Never again.

This is quite possibly the worst meal I've ever had in my entire life. Bad service, cold food, lackluster environment. Not enjoyable. Subpar. Jose, do better. read more

Traditional Tex-Mex here Yelp friends. Chose to check them out on a recent visit to the area. Ordered togo during the pandemic. Shrimp enchiladas and chalupas compuestas and a couple of ice teas. Order came with complimentary chips and salsa. Chips were nice paired with the tangy red. A hint of vinegar and chili powder best describes the flavor. Curbside was courteous, and efficient. We took our vittles back to our hotel. The enchiladas didn't exactly live up to the menu description. The creamy tomato sauce the shrimp were supposed to be tossed in was non existent. The queso being the other sauce was the only real sauce flavor. I'd personally prefer more tomato than cheese. Jose's chalupas proved a classic old school example. Ample beans, lettuce, and what I call government cheese. Diced tomatoes would have been nice but were not offered. Nicely prepared smooth and creamy guacamole topped off the dish. Cheap prices folks, barely over $20 with tip. read more

Joses Fine Mexican Food - Shrimp Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Bryan, Texas

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I can't believe I've never reviewed Jose's. This is our "family" restaurant, meaning when we need to celebrate something, or need comfort, this is where we go. We used to be twice weekly regulars at Zarape (same owners, downtown, closed now almost 20 years probably), which was basically the same, & my parents used to go when my mom was pregnant with me. So essentially I've been eating their food since before I was born. They have my favorite salsa in town (it's fresh, not roasted, really thin and tangy, some days it's spicier than others). I love that you can get a half order of quesadillas if you're not that hungry. If I'm really hungry, I get the Mexican Dinner with cheese enchiladas (the cheese enchiladas are probably everyone's favorite). The guac is really blended, absolutely not a chunky, tableside guac with tons of ingredients (but it's not advertised like that anyways). I like to dip my chip into guac and then salsa. Take my expert advice. Homey, comforting ambiance. They're renovating and it's really nice and modern now (although part of me will miss the original set up). This is a real local gem. I've never been and not seen someone I know. The service is always kind, quick, and attentive. I love you, Jose's, forever and ever! read more

Joses Fine Mexican Food - The best salsa in the world - Mexican Near Me - Bryan, Texas

Used to be the place to go in BCS. As of mid to late 2023 food is meh. Skimpy filling in enchiladas is a huge disappointment, fajitas are meh, chips are now meh. Took a friend from OOT, total waste of time and money. read more

We have been a Jose's Fine Mexican Food customer for over 40 years. The food is always amazing and great tasting. The staff is very professional And make you feel important and they listen to get your order correct. The restaurant is always clean and has a great atmosphere. 5 Stars for an all round great place for the whole family to go eat! Large menu selections. read more

The margarita on the rocks no salt was so smooth...deeelicious Spinach enchiladas are served with queso...delicious The SALSA!!! Love it!! Chips are crispy read more

This place is AMAZING! The food was sooooo good! Their queso sauce is perfect. None of that cheese from a can stuff. Yolanda was a fantastic waitress. Since it was our first time she guided us to the enchilada special. We were both VERY pleased with this selection. They have a seperate person just for chips/salsa and drinks. Our glasses were never empty. Our food came out fast. The restaurant is clean and tidy.We will be back! read more

It is so loud in the dining room you can hardly visit. The a/c didn't work well. The food has no seasoning and no flavor. The service is good. read more

SO. FREAKING. GOOD!!!! The service was amazing, fast, and so friendly!!! Shout out to Yolanda for being so amazing! Beef & Chicken Enchiladas were the bomb!! Queso was amazing too!! I gave it a 4 because the chicken was a little dry in the enchiladas! Food was only $8.95 special 11-3 today! As a broke college kid it was an amazing price!! Atmosphere was amazing too! This is the new spot!! read more

Very prompt and kind service! When we were there, it was not very crowded, so I can't offer too much about how it is when it is crowded. I think the food for price ratio here is one of the best I've seen in college station. Not only quantity but quality are great, for prices much lower than other places (Juanita's). The interior was nice and not very musty too. Overall if you are looking for a good Mexican place in college station as a broke college student, Jose's should be near the top of your list! read more

Jose's specializes in old school Mexican food at its best! If you are looking for fancy/trendy Mexican Food this is not the place. But if you want yummy traditional Mexican comfort food from a local family-owned restaurant this is the place! Salsa is the best! Been eating here for 30 years! And it is still a "must stop" whenever I am in the Bryan-College Station area. read more

A BCS tradition! Great food from a locally - owned business! ************************************************* read more

It's a family favorite! The cheese enchilada dinner is our go to meal and enjoy their salsa.

Decent and old school family owned Reliable and authentic Tex Mex Compared to the similar food I've had in NYC, Houston etc this place has a family authenticity that sets it apart. Large seating areas. I had the enchiladas but I also tried the quesadillas The quesadillas were my favorites (beef). The meat was soft and tender. Large parking area and friendly atmosphere. read more

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Best chimichanga in town! Service is always great and the new renovations look amazing.

This is, in my opinion, far and away the best TexMex in BCS, and one of the two or three best ANYWHERE in my 60+ years of experience.

Jose's is good but not great. Salsa is flavourfulish, but lacks zip. Margaritas are stock machine made. Refried beans are good. Filetted fish is OK. Quesadillas are good. read more

We were shocked at how poor this food was. Guacamole was blended to a smooth consistency and had almost no avocado flavor. Cheese enchiladas were rolled with cheese still unmelted and the tomatillo sauce was again so watery and blended, it looked more like a glaze than a sauce. Friendly staff, but we were amazed that people would return there. read more

Went to joses for some chicken enchiladas. I don't remember the food being this bad,, being consistent is the key. The shredded chicken in the enchiladas were so dry it was almost inedible. The shrimp enchilada a la carte was even worse the shrimp that they use appears to be the shrimp people use in their salads. Much like imitation crab I'm not sure if the shrimp was actually shrimp. I also specifically asked for refried beans and rice and I received nothing. I don't understand how restaurants are so eager to take your money and your tips and serve you food that is embarrassing. I would be ashamed to own this restaurant. read more

I absolutely love this restaurant. My family and I have been going there for as long as I can remember. I celebrate my birthday every year there with my family. I always get the cheese enchiladas, which I highly recommend. Their queso is my all time favorite. The staff is amazing. This will forever be my favorite Mexican food restaurant. read more

In the 1980s, Jose's was the hot bananas of Mexican food in College Station. You had to drive out to the country side towards Huntsville to eat there ... and the food totally justified the trip. It was my first experience with authentic Tex-Mex and I loved the place. But BCS residents who had lived here all their life loved the place too - and they loved it because the food was good. Flash forward thirty years. Add a move to Texas Ave in Bryan. Add the arrival on the scene of lots and lots of other Mexican restaurants . Some are real-deal Mexican family places; others are chain places with decent recipes and not so terrible food. How has Jose's stood up to thirty years of change, relocation and added competition? I say the champ is still standing and is still a major player. What Jose's does well they do really really well. What they never did well years ago is still problematic. But the positives definitely outweigh the negatives making this a great first-generation Tex-Mex place to keep coming back to. What are the stars of the show? a) ONE OF THE BEST SALSAS YOU CAN GET ANYWHERE IN TEXAS. ARGUABLY THE ONE BEST SALSA YOU CAN GET ANYWHERE IN TEXAS. I eat chips and salsa nearly every day and I have eaten in a lot of Mexican restaurants in Texas. Their home salsa is a red jalapeno sauce. It is medium mild and has a predominant taste of pepper rather than tomato or hotness. It is absolutely savory and reminds you that chilies are peppers and peppers taste good. It is more interesting than any tomato or tomatillo dominant salsa I know. Massive thumbs up. b) Their chips are lightweight medium, very golden and quite lovely. Other places make similar chips that are as good, but these are quite fine. c) Great tortillas. These do not have the "floral aura" that some Mexican restaurants give their tortillas - but for a non-floral, they have great texture and taste. Nice and thin, good corn flavor. d) Fine refried beans. They are not shy about generous use of pork fat here ... and frankly pork fat was made to be put in beans like this. What's not so great? First generation Tex-Mex places often intentionally cooked their rice to make each grain separate by making the cooked rice itself very dry. The rice does not clump together nicely the way some Asian rice does. And frankly, the super-dry approach makes it hard to swallow, not that tasty and not fun to eat. This is totally authentic and how a lot of great grandmothers made it ... but I have to go with the Japanese great grandmothers in the great international rice cooking debate. Carne Guisada - like Carne Guisada in many places - is not a thrill. I am of Jewish ethnicity. The synagogue ladies of my youth cooked lots and lots of pot roast and briskets - Jose's carne guisada perfectly captures the boring tedious pot roasts that I had to put up with in my youth. (Jose's has a redder sauce). But never mind my whining about pot roast. A lot of what Jose's serves is classic stuff. Their salsa is food for the gods. Eat the beans, tolerate the rice, and let salsa tortillas and beans take you to the happy planet. . read more

Pros: Nice atmosphere and friendly staff Cons: Smaller than expected food. One of the meals was cold. Only 1 refill on soft drinks. Chips are super thin and salsa is more sauce than salsa. read more

Joses Fine Mexican Food - This is the Chimichamga. Tastes ok, but about 2/3 the size of most I've eaten. - Mexican Near Me - Bryan, Texas

I was very disappointed we went right as they opened expecting great food and it was horrible..I had 1 ckn fajita and 1 beef with Spanish rice, and beans. The meat tasted artificial..that's the only way to describe the taste..I felt sick afterwards...the rice was amazing but after trying both fajita tacos I really felt horrible and wanted to ask for our money back..the waiters were very kind ..that's the only positive thing we experienced..don't think I would return..waste of money read more

Joses Fine Mexican Food - Taco plate ( 1ckn , 1 beef fajita) rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Bryan, Texas

Giving them 3 stars because my daughters love this place. I have no complaints but the food was just average. Wanted to order fajitas but they don't come to the table on a sizzling skillet, so I opted for the 3 Green Chicken enchiladas that was supposed to be made with green tomatoes but the sauce was a dark green instead of the usual lighter, brighter green and had way to much poblano peppers. My son had the fajitas and said they were overcooked and kinda tough. We were a large party and the service was great. The entire staff was friendly and pleasant. I would probably not go back. read more

Authentic Tex-Mex. Every thing you could want! Good food that's reasonably priced, and friendly service. A clean, well run establishment in my humble opinion! read more

Old school and old fashioned...just the right way to do it. If you're from Texas (south) or Mexico you will like this place. Cheese enchiladas and rice n beans like you'd find en la frontera de valle. Good to go! Margaritas on the rocks for sure. read more

One of my favorite places to go!!! There food tastes SO good and the staff is amazing. The food always hit the spot!

I'm guessing this place is suppose to be Tex mex because it definitely isn't authentic, but it's not even tex mex. My boyfriend and I ordered Enchiladas with rice and beans and sopapillas. The enchiladas tasted like they were put in the microwave and the chicken was not fully cooked. Only good part was the water and sopapillas. Over priced food and not worth it. read more

Fine is a perfect description. The food was edible, it just wasn't great. It looks fancy from the outside but the food is pretty cheap so you're getting what you pay for. Not the worst but wouldn't recommend for a good Mexican recommendation. read more

Went on Friday evening. Not super busy. Waited about an hour for our food then it was cold. Spoke with the waitress and she said it was the kitchen's fault then she proceeded to take the order of the table next to us. Waited about 10 more minutes for her to get the manager. Finally started to leave before manager came over. No apology or any concern about our experience. We won't be back. read more

I have been eating at Jose's for over ten years! Every time I come home, that's the first place I have to go. They have excellent cheese enchiladas and I smother them with their tasty hot sauce. Also try their spicy guacamole!!!! Great secret local spot! read more

Good service. The chips were excellent. Hubby's Fajitas were seasoned well and a hefty portion. Disappointed they didn't have sour cream chicken enchiladas and I didn't care for the ones I chose. read more

What a lousy Mexican food place! Avoid at all cost, food terrible service even worse.

Absolutely wonderful restaurant! Amazing staff and a great place to get your lunch/dinner. The beef enchiladas are a go to for me! Highly recommend! read more

I was served store bought tortillas, onions and peppers in fajitas weren't cooked thoroughly. Left a good amount of food at the restaurant rather than to take it to go. read more

Wife and I were out on December 26th and found our first choice closed for the Christmas week. We drove to Jose's, a place we had tried before. We had been impressed with service and the food was good. The parking lot has two parking spots left. Inside there was about four tables. The crowd was mostly people our age, 55-70. We were met in the lobby and escorted to a table and left with two menus. We met our waitress almost immediately. My wife ordered sweet tea. She was politely told they only had unsweetened. She ordered water, I ordered the unsweetened tea. The waitress returned almost immediately with our drinks and chips and salsa. We ordered the Jose's Mexican dinner with beef enchiladas. It comes with your choice of two enchiladas (beef, cheese or chicken). (The chicken is in the same red gravy as the other two). It also includes a beef taco, a bean tostada, rice and chips and salsa. My wife and informed the waitress we would be splitting the plate and asked for an extra plate. The meal was served within five minutes. The taco was laying on its side in some of the enchilada gravy and salsa placed on top. The shell was wet. But I used a fork and it was still good. I used a chip to provide fresh fried tortilla support. The beef enchiladas were tasty, but not much herbs or spices. The tostada was about the same as the taco, a little wet. I think there was supposed to be beans on it, but I did not taste any to tell the truth. I did not see much cheese on the tostada or taco. The rice was cooked just right, still puffy and tender. I mixed it with the enchilada gravy and it was tasty with a chip. My wife had some of all the same offerings. She enjoyed the rice and thought the enchilada was a little spicy, but tasty. The highlight was the service. The waitress made sure we were okay on salsa and chips, if we needed anything. She was busy doing the same for a couple of other tables. There was another lady that was busy carrying water and tea and coffee. She visited our table like four or five times. My wife drinks a lot of water. Usually she is flagging the drink person down or waiting impatiently. Not this lady. I said no thanks three times. The fourth time she saw my drink was at half full, grabbed it and topped it off and smiled and went on her way. She brought me a tea Togo, with lemon. She knew I liked the extra lemon. We were ready to go and our waitress was busy with a large table. We did no have the check. We went to the cashier and told her what we had. She hesitated, then had a young girl go find the waitress to check if what I said was correct. I told her we split a plate and one tea, I can understand the second look! I am 6'4" and 265! The young girl came back and said, "es verdad" (it's true). I understood all the conversation. (At one time I understood the language, I am from South of San Antonio forty years ago.) I tipped the waitress well to show my appreciation. As for the meal, being from south Texas I have had much better. But for the College Station-Bryan area, this is one of the better Mexican Restaurants. I plan to visit them again, next time I will try their chili relleno or chimichanga. I saw a bowl of guacamole go by that was piled high and looked good, may try that as well. read more