First off- Birria ramen? What?! I am her for it and it is so good. Best birria tacos I have ever enjoyed. My son ordered as well and has severe peanut and treenut allergies and was able to dine here safely. Staff was very knowledgeable and assured me there was no peanuts, treenuts or oils used in kitchen. The blood orange margarita was on the sweet side but delicious. I would highly recommend. All the staff were extremely kind and attentive. 5 stars all day. Prices extremely reasonable and huge portions. Our bill was about $100 and we all left full, happy and with leftovers. I wish we had one up in the North East. read more

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We came for an early dinner & were sat quickly. After ordering our food came out so fast! The kids meal is huge. As for the adult entrees they were both incredible! Our waitress was super nice & checked back frequently. We came by spur of the moment & we're so happy with our decision. read more

José Tequilas - Birria Taquitos - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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My husband and I stopped by Jose Tequila's for dinner and had such a great experience! The atmosphere is really cozy and comfortable, those big booth seats make it a great place to relax and enjoy your meal without feeling rushed. The drinks were amazing. I ordered a margarita that was perfectly balanced (not overly sweet) and came with fresh fruit garnish which made it feel extra special. It was honestly one of the better margaritas I've had in the area. Service was friendly and attentive, and everything came out quickly. It's the kind of spot that's perfect for a casual date night, dinner with friends, or just grabbing drinks and good Mexican food. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

José Tequilas - El Dueno Margarita - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Hands down one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time! Jose Tequilas absolutely blew me away -- from the moment we walked in, the vibe was upbeat, warm, and inviting. You could feel the energy of the place -- fun music, colorful decor, and an atmosphere that made you want to sit back and enjoy yourself. The service was incredible -- our server was friendly, attentive, and on top of everything without being overbearing. What really stood out, though, was the teamwork among the staff. You could tell everyone was in sync, helping one another to make sure every table was well taken care of. It made the whole experience feel smooth and welcoming. And the food? Wow. Authentic, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Everything we ordered tasted fresh and homemade, from the chips and salsa to the sizzling fajitas and perfectly seasoned tacos. You can tell they put love and pride into every dish. If you're looking for a place that delivers amazing food, top-tier service, and a fun, festive vibe -- Jose Tequilas is it. We'll definitely be back soon! read more

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José Tequilas has been my "go-to" Mexican restaurant for many years due to the great food and exceptional service. Since I was craving authentic, Carne Asada Tacos on a Tuesday (Taco Tuesday lol), I headed straight to the restaurant and was so happy I did. We were greeted right away as soon as we walked in and followed the server to our table. The restaurant is always very clean, which I love, and the servers are so welcoming. I knew exactly what I wanted to order, Carne Asada Tacos, and I swear the food came out in 10 minutes flat! The tacos were absolutely delicious and the carne asada was very flavorful, per usual. My only suggestion would be to double the tortillas so they don't fall apart or possibly serve the tacos with a tad bit less meat. By the end of my meal, I was eating the tacos with a fork lol. The rice and refried beans were just as great. José Tequilas never disappoints and is a great place for amazing food and drinks!!! This location has ample outdoor seating, which will really be nice in the warmer months. Definitely try them out if you haven't been! You will not be disappointed!!! read more

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So good we came twice! Literally came here on the way to our airbnb. I love Mexican and we picked this place at random. There were 3 of us on Thursday and we came back on Saturday with 8. Thursday we made it for happy hour. I got the house margarita (pictured). It was the perfect size to only need one. I ordered the spinach enchiladas and honestly forgot to take a picture because I was so excited to eat after traveling. As an appetizer we also had their queso. Everything was perfect. They even sang me happy birthday and brought me a shot (I think a lemon drop). We talked about the food with the friends who hadn't made it yet and they wanted to go so we ran it back on Saturday. We were sat immediately both days. Even with large parties they were very accommodating. They had a back room where we sat and then an even larger party was seated beside us. They, too, were celebrating birthdays. It was great energy in the room. Service was quick and everyone's order was correct a small but important detail especially with large parties. I would definitely recommend this place. I went twice in 3 days. I clearly loved it. read more

José Tequilas - House margarita with sugar - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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I did Doordash. Whatever I ordered was excellent. Good amount offood, chips abd 2 sauces

Once again the ladies and gentlemen at this location continue to shine under strong leadership making another cinco de mayo amazing ! Hate to say it but have a favorite Latino food location but I do this is it.... They opened the year we moved here and have been consistent well loved members of the neighborhood since 2014! This place is amazing and the personality of the staff management really makes the difference ! Viva la Jose Tequilas read more

I'm usually not one to leave bad reviews but I DO NOT take kindly to businesses that try to ROB their patrons. When we received our bill at the table it did not come with an itemized receipt. We spoke to the host, and when we got the receipt it was $50 MORE than what it should have been. It included THREE ENTREES and a side we did not order. I'm glad we asked! I understand people may make mistakes but because there were so many added items, no other tables, and no itemized bill when we initially asked for it, I have to believe this was intentional. read more

The service was great, but the food was awful. The chili Relleno was covered in queso and the tamale was hard as a rock. The salsa has no flavor. This is not authentic Mexican food and it seems the three Mexican restaurants in Redmill are who can cook the best Swanson food. Save your money and just cook it at home because it'll come out much better and healthier! read more

Fast! Friendly! Fantastic! Beautiful restaurant. Has the capacity for large groups. Love their Carne Asada fries! read more

José Tequilas - Decor - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

My bill was 182.03, because I paid by credit card. Originally it was 176.73. I had taken my family out to celebrate (3/22/2025). Just looked at my checking account, mind you, I filled out the receipt and didn't leave a tip because of that extra charge...they charged me 212.03 I won't be going there ever again read more

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Worst birria tacos I've ever had. They put them on burrito sized tortillas and they were so big and sloppy that you couldn't even eat them. If you do decide to give this place a try- order something else. Very disappointed read more

José Tequilas - Birria tacos on burrito tortillas. Very sloppy and disappointing - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

First off, the ambiance here is amazing. You're greeted with smiles and the staff make you feel very welcomed here. We were seated quickly and the smell of the place was fantastic. Looking around, the decor was very pleasing. Ordering was quick. Our server was very nice and made sure we had our drinks. He didn't miss a beat with the food. And then there's the food. No words can describe just how delicious the food is here. The chips, the enchiladas, the fajitas, and then the dessert! Oh the dessert was so GOOD! We will definitely be coming back again. Is it worth the money? Yes. Yes it is. read more

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Fantastic food. Superior service. This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Virginia Beach. The place is clean. Service is friendly and speedy. The menu is extensive, filled with traditional items and some innovative, delicious dishes. It isn't an inexpensive Mexican meal but the prices are more than fair and portions are generous. If you are really hungry- you'll be happy with any of the traditional menu items or their specialties like Jose's Favorite. If you are looking for something light, try the shrimp aqua tacos. You really can't go wrong at this place. read more

Food, service and ambience was wonderful! Arturo was fabulous! Family friendly and clean!

My husband and I went to dinner a couple of weeks ago and the service was the best service we've ever had. We felt the need to stop and tell the manager. (Managers on staff was Milton and Cesar). They thanked us for stopping them to share our compliments and they brought a complimentary shot for us. We have found our new favorite spot. Everyone was so nice and accommodating. We never had to ask for refills or go without. They were on top of it. Thanks, Jose Tequila Staff!! #CustomersForLife!! read more

Moving to this side of town, we knew there was a Jose Tequilas as we had one on the Salem side of town. Over there, it was...ok. The flavor is decent, drinks are pretty good but it never truly hit like we wanted it to. Coming over here and seeing it always packed had us wondering how different it was in comparison. I asked a few friends that lived on this side what were the best Mexican spots on this side of town and they named a few other places with one friend stating "by far Jose is the best". With Lucky Oyster being one of my wife's favorite places to hang that always has BUDLIGHT cold, great deal and available, it was hard to venture over to Jose. It was also the fact that we rarely go out to Mexican as she is not a tequila fan and the kids don't eat it much. We did surrender and try a different restaurant first. That one had GREAT drinks that was worth every penny but the food was so salty, you could barely eat it. Almost to the point of being uneatable. The flavor was good but I could feel my blood pressure rising and that alone made us not want to return. The second place we tried had most of our new neighbors talking about that spot. It has a lovely location but the difference being the opposite of the other restaurant. It was much lower on the sodium profile with the flavors almost needing more. The prices were a bit high as well but I would much rather have that vs the high sodium. Don't get me wrong, It was a clean flavor that would fit for many but we felt it could have just a tiny bit more. Easily something you could add on your own but this is not about that restaurant. After a few months passing by, I finally made it over to Jose. When I first made it over, I was with a buddy for lunch and we sat at the bar (the yelp pic of this location is what I ordered). The drinks were AWESOME but how I knew right away this was going to be good was the flavor of the chips and dips. That says so much right off the top. It had spice, it was extremely fresh, the white sauce was made just right.. ummm so delicious putting me in the mood for the lunch meal. I ordered the Texano lunch burrito and when that came out, I was blown away! It was massive but most importantly, the flavors were spot on for my taste. It had the right amount of salt, cheese, heat, all of it was spot on as I was chowing down. I couldn't get through it all which I was glad I didn't because I was so stuffed from the chips and dip, the massive strong margarita and that humungous burrito, I needed a nap hahahah. I told the wife "this was the place" and the next time we tried Mexican together, we needed to hit this up. Well, that happened on a little date night and she immediately agreed it had the best flavor and sitting outside was good people watching even though it faces the street. You see so much of what people are doing in the cars it's quite hilarious or unbelievable. She wasn't a fan of the dips but couldn't knock how well done it was. She doesn't take to heat well but for me, I was dang near drinking it! Now I will say, I did notice the price change and that threw me back a little but I also understood with inflation and everywhere had to raise in some fashion but my only gripe with that was the size difference as well. I ordered the Cowboy Burrito that should have been just as massive as a LUNCH burrito but it came out half the size and almost flattened. You can see that in my pics. I am not saying it wasn't absolutely delicious but I am saying I was a little dissappointed with the price increase but volume decrease. Either way, it was a nice time visiting with the wife outside and we still say if you want the best flavor (in our opinion), this spot has that. Some may like it more salty and some may like it more on the cleaner side. You have that variety around this area but for me, this one has the right spice, salt, cheesy flavor with amazing sauces with a cool vibe. Oh, let me not forget to mention THE BEST MARKEE SIGN AROUND! Their sign out front is hilarious. You will have to see for yourself what I mean along with giving this place a try if you haven't. Totally worth it. ENJOY! read more

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Not bad. The atmosphere is great and the bar is impressive. Chili Relleno was not egg coated or deep fried. I asked for beef but they brought me cheese. Carnitas were just ok and the tortillas weren't hand made. Nothing special. But the drinks, now that's a different story. Order Margaritas and Daquiris. Nice and STRONG! The drinks get four stars. Bring a designated driver... read more

¡Viva la Raza! I can always counts on my Mexicans to come through in the clutch! José Tequilas isn't even claimed on Yelp so we can all pretty much say whatever we want. The Virginia Beach area is an absolute train wreck for dinner during the summer. My buddy Dan and I walked in and out of 2 other restaurants before we settled for José Tequilas. What's going on? Why aren't restaurants adequately staffed? Supply chain issues, pandemic fatigue, welfare queens, people don't want to work, living wage, too busy collecting unemployment, rich parents, OnlyFans, too good for the food service business, blah blah blah blah blah blah blah. I'm over it. Bottom line. My people know how to HUSTLE. Not complain; just get it done. The Mexican way. Thanks José for feeding us that night. It's not hard right? Take the order and deliver the food. Is that worth $25/hour? No. Is it worth way more than $5/hours? Absolutely. What's it matter anyway. I'm the one tipping over 25% to pay them not you. Chinga tu madre. read more

José Tequilas - Chori Pollo (I know right probably looks the same on the way out) - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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I had Jose Tequilas for the first time yesterday. I did delivery, which is normally a little sub par but, this was great mexican food. The flavor was outstanding on all we got, and the portions were amazing. I will be finding the time to go to the restaurant to see how it is there. Looking forward to more read more

Great mexican spot! Very friendly, quick, and attentive service. They have a great outdoor seating area. This place has the best cocktails, especially their margaritas!! And you can't beat their entrees- awesome flavors and awesome portions!! It's no wonder they are popping up everywhere! read more

José Tequilas - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

All I'm gonna say is: this is the 2nd time I've been here in 72 hours. Well.....I'll say more than that lol. You don't know AUTHENTIC Mexican cuisine until you've tried Jose Tequilas. The food is so flavorful it's unbelievable. Typically when we order something that has multiple meats, the individual flavors can often merge together and become indistinguishable. But not at Jose's! I could taste the shrimp the chorizo & the BACON very distinctly. (Yes the word 'BACON' has earned all caps for each time I use it lol) Honestly, it's a toss up whether I'd select the food or the service as the main selling piece here! The service was top notch each time I've been to this location. Total BB referral! read more

José Tequilas - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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I found multiple small bone pieces in my Arroz con Pollo. I didn't realize until eating my leftover later. But regardless of the bones the atmosphere is weird. We felt pressured into taking photos for their social media. Definitely solidified me never going again. read more

Went here with the family for a last minute dinner that turned into one of the best dinners I've ever had in Virginia. The food was fantastic, as is the usual at Jose Tequilas they know very well what they're doing and they're doing it great. The highlight of this visit was the service. Never in all my years have I had service like we received here. Drinks and water were always full, new napkins brought to the table with no request, constant flow of chips and salsa, immediately seated, and the food was out so fast our table had to do a double take. The staff was friendly and made good conversation with the table, but not to the point of being overbearing. Every single restaurant needs to take notes on these guys and gals, because they know exactly what it takes to get people back in their doors. The restaurant itself is very clean, music is enjoyable and played at the perfect volume, and the decorations are fun and very well done. Do yourself a favor and give this Jose Tequilas a visit, you'll be darn glad you did. (P.S. get the birria tacos) read more

Family was wanting Mexican for dinner and we trusted yelp to guide us. There were six of us and because we came early enough we got seated right away. As soon as we sat they took our drink orders and brought chips, white sauce and salsa for the whole table. Not 1 order.. three. Everyone was happy. We all ordered different items. I have been avoiding meat so they had a vegetable fajita and the vegetable mixture was really good. I had enough to take home. My son ordered the kids taco with cheese and sour cream. It was literally the biggest taco I had ever seen for a kid. He loved it. My husband ordered a combo meal with three things. Also ordered at the table was a margarita chicken. The food was so good. Most notable the prices were amazing.. the food was good. The staff were welcoming and friendly. Honestly couldn't ask for more. I didn't order guacamole but as we were leaving you could see them making fresh batch for an order that was placed. You can't ask for any fresher ingredients. read more

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Visiting from California and decided to grab lunch. It wasn't busy when we got there so we were seated right away. Tortilla chips were fresh and it came with mild salsa and this tasty white sauce (tangy & had a little kick). We ordered from the lunch menu and the prices were right on or maybe it's because I'm from CA. . I ordered the sour cream chicken enchiladas with rice and beans, I liked it but I've had better. My sister got the fajita quesadilla, she liked hers. She from VA Beach and she said their margaritas were good. Since I'm in town for a whole month, I may have to come back and try it. read more

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Jose Tequilas is always a great place to go for Mexican. This particular location always checked up on us to make sure everything was satisfactory. I appreciated that because most restaurants I have been to don't even check if I need a refill on my water or other beverages. The waiters here were nice and attentive. Immediately after being set down, they brought out the nachos and salsa! Extremely delicious & they even replaced our salsa before we even asked. Unfortunately I did not take a picture of the Queso Fundido, but the nachos pair EXTREMELY WELL with it. Overall the food was delicious. I ordered the Brian Special -- only because of my name (I'm kidding). It was fantastic! The beans,rice, chicken, and steak were so good, I'd definitely order it again and everything paired so well together. I highly recommend this location as they are attentive, quick, and friendly. read more

José Tequilas - Brian Special - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Reviewing the sandbridge location (not yet on yelp!). Great service, great food and huge portions. Beautiful location close to the beach. We walked in and other patrons told us everything is good and they were right. If you are staying close walk/drive over to give it a shot, I highly recommend it. read more

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First time here for a family dinner. We were greeted upon arrival and seated right away. Our server did an amazing job and kept our drinks full (a plus). Chips and salsa on the house, crispy chips and flavorful salsa. I ordered birria tacos and loved it. The meat was tender and flavorful and the tortilla had a crunch to it which tasted cheesy just perfect for dipping it in the broth. The rice was perfectly cooked and had some veggies. The grilled shrimp with fries could have used a bit more seasoning. At the end of the dinner we were given some type of "agua ardiente". Overall huge portions and great pricing. Definitely will become a regular! read more

José Tequilas - Birria tacos - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Food was NOT good! Service was NOT good! Chips were stale & food came out wrong. We also ordered a chicken burrito that came out with pork in it. The manager was not apologetic at all and simply said well we're bust tonight so that's likely to happen. Poor Customer service and overpriced food that's not fresh. read more

Great food and service, one of my favorites in the area for Mexican! Their margaritas are great and don't taste like mixer and they leave plenty of portions of food. read more

Great food!! Plenty!!! Awesome friendly service! Very quiet, music on... fun!! We love it here! read more

I've been to this location twice and grub hubbed once. I've never been disappointed or disatisfied by anything I ordered at this location. This chain has a great menu, I am always pleased that the quality of the food never changes when you change locations. The quick and dirty is that, I didnt give them 5 stars because theres always a slight communication disconnect with the servers. Its nothing too unbearbale but it is a factor in regards to why they didnt get 5 stars. The menu is large in size, clear, colorful and understandable. The fact that there is a separate drink menu is a plus for me. They certainly put a lot of effort into both menus. The restaurant was clean and not overly crowded. When I came in, there was no one at the hostess stand to greet or seat me. There was a gentleman talking to customers nearby who came over to ask if I had been helped. I assume that maybe he was a Supervisor or Manager. Either way, kudos to him for being so attentive. I was then seated and waited a minute for the server. No dramtic time frame. I settled on a pollo y camaron ensalada. My expections were well over being exceeded. This salad was so beautiful and delicious. The chicken/pollo and shrimp/camaron was grilled to perfection. There was avocado, cucumbers, tomatoes, and oranges. I asked to have the citrus dressing for it, but was told I couldnt have it. Not exactly sure why, the server couldnt explain, just told me "NO" when I asked. I had an experience where I Grub Hubbed dip and chips and of course that was awesome as well. The seafood queso with shrimp and crab is a go to for me. It is a lot like its own meal. I always end up with so much to take home. Coconut mojitos are a must have here too! I will certainly be back to this location. read more

We came here recently for lunch and found the service to be very friendly and efficient. There was a nice happy crowd there that day so that speaks well of the atmosphere ,food and service. The salsa sauce that was served with the chips was above average and very flavorful. The chicken enchilada was too drenched in cheese and the chicken had no flavor. I never saw an enchilada like that. On the other hand, the chicken tacos were quite flavorful. I like the mashed beans but my wife would've preferred real beans. Overall, the food was decent but not exceptional. We'll return to try other items on the menu and give it another try. read more

I've been to a few Mexican restaurants, but this one takes the cake a million percent. Between the food which was the best I've ever had, phenomenal doesn't even BEGIN to cover it. The staff, the best customer service I've had in a LONG TIME. Extremely courteous, friendly, attentive, and just every other positive words you can think of. The inside was busy, but not overwhelmingly busy, just a sign of an amazing restaurant. A very inviting ambiance, and very inviting. My son who is 6, has been learning Spanish in school and the person taking care of us, Diego, was so kind, helping our son speak Spanish and just the best person ever! Diego made the experience, and honestly the day ten times better. Thank you for an amazing experience and can't wait to see if you come to Charlottesville! read more

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I really enjoy Jose Tequilas. I think it's got a good atmosphere and the food is good. I've enjoyed myself every time I've been here. It's a local chain, so there are several locations scattered around the VA Beach area (and maybe more, I don't know). I've eaten at two of their locations and would say the quality is consistent (good) across both. They have a special white salsa they bring out with the chips and red salsa which is really nice. I typically have the California burrito with steak and french fries, the cowboy burrito is also pretty good. As I've mentioned the food is always very good here. I've never had anyone complain about the quality of food. So why only four stars? Well, the service has been TERRIBLE almost every single time we've gone. Please don't misunderstand everyone is friendly, and in their defense they are usually very busy so it's understandable they may lose sight of you for a while or service may be a little slow, but the service has been an absolute joke almost every time I've gone. One time I swear that our server forgot that we were there and forgot what we ordered. One time, I ordered the queso appetizer right after we were seated and it didn't come out until AFTER we had already received our checks. I pointed to it on the check and told the server we never got it (thinking he would take it off the bill) he left and returned five minutes later with the queso (and didn't take it off the bill). In summary, I like Jose Tequilas. I like the atmosphere. I like the food. I just don't like the service. But in spite of that I keep coming back. read more

Love this place. We dine in and carry out 2 or 3 times a month and have never had any issues I always have a skinny girl margarita and they do not skimp on the alchohol. The fajitas are wonderful. The chimichangas are fabulous. The chips and salsa as well as the cheese dip will not disapoint. The only negative thing i can think of is that twice I paid for a large cheese dip but received a small. But this only happened twice out of many take-out orders. Now I just remind them in the comment section. Really nice waite staff Go check this place out! read more

I had the Pollo Tropical...the dish had chicken breast, shrimp, sautéed peppers and onion with a touch of cheese sauce. The onion was presented as a beautiful tropical flower. The onion was sautéed and added such depths of flavor. I highly recommend!! This is my new favorite!!! read more

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Went yesterday with friends for a holiday party. So much fun! The restaurant was accommodating and seated us all together (a group of 16). We got plenty of chips, salsa and napkins. Service was great, food was great! Will definitely be returning! read more

José Tequilas - Shrimp ceviche - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia