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At Don José, we are dedicated to upholding the utmost quality of traditional Mexican cuisine, ensuring our guests’ palates are continually delighted by the thrilling flavors of our dishes. Established in 1966 in Huntington Beach, CA, our family-owned restaurant has been providing an authentic Mexican dining experience for three generations. Join us for daily lunch specials and Cantina food and drink specials, along with Karaoke every Friday and Saturday night. Don’t miss our Sunday Champagne Brunch! We invite you to experience true Mexican hospitality at our restaurants and eagerly await your visit!
No-frills, traditional Mexican dishes & drinks in a relaxed outpost with a casual, family vibe.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 9093 Adams Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Website: https://www.don-jose.com/
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Reservations: orderdonjosemexicanrestaurant.com
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Reviews
Joyful
First Visit—host friendly, seated quickly, older man slams chips and salsa on the table and storms off —Wow. Roque—Server excellent—great spirit, kind, friendly, attentive Inside is comfortable, there’s a bar with tables on that section as well. Parking seemed fine-got a spot right at the front door at 7pm.
Food—mediocre—Special Quesadilla with Ground Beef was bland, with yellow, rubbery cheese rather than the usual creamy white cheese at most restaurants. Ground beef was greasy. Guac was ok—not great, glad I didn’t opt to but the Guac App. The Chips were good, but the Salsa tasted basic—like a mild Pace Salsa. The Flan was terrible—very lite(not thick and creamy) and tasteless. Too bad I opted to get that fit $7. All in all there’s way better Mexican in OC. So I cannot recommend this place!
… moreFood—mediocre—Special Quesadilla with Ground Beef was bland, with yellow, rubbery cheese rather than the usual creamy white cheese at most restaurants. Ground beef was greasy. Guac was ok—not great, glad I didn’t opt to but the Guac App. The Chips were good, but the Salsa tasted basic—like a mild Pace Salsa. The Flan was terrible—very lite(not thick and creamy) and tasteless. Too bad I opted to get that fit $7. All in all there’s way better Mexican in OC. So I cannot recommend this place!
Steve Giblin
My mom and I have been going here for years. I often go with friends as well… The food is absolutely delicious and the staff are all very friendly. They will always ask me about my mom when I go without her and always ask her how she is when she’s with me. It’s a really great place to eat and the complimentary chips and salsa are amazing lol. I highly recommend going here if and when you’re in the mood for some really good Mexican food.
… moreryan simko
The best classic style Mexican food spot in Huntington Beach. Everything is fantastic here and the atmosphere in the Cantina section can’t be beat. Service is always on point.
… moreJudy Shipman
This visit brought back good childhood memories. We used to visit the restaurants in Torrance and the one in Palos Verdes. The food is delicious and lunch time was a great time to go. You’ll love it!
… moreDMR Property Services
Delicioso ay no the carne asada to die for super good and the raspberry margaritas super good and the service really great service 10 de 10
… moreSabrina Lawson
Wanna know if a Mexican restaurant is good? Look to see if other Latinos eat there. As soon as I walked in I knew I was in trouble. My friend really wanted to go there so I played along. It’s OK, i dont need authentic Mexican food to enjoy a restaurant. Atmosphere, all non-hispanic, not a Hispanic person around, not even the staff, but I powered through. The place seems old and dated, not very appealing and the bathrooms were the same.
They have all the basic combos but there is about a $7 price difference if you want both rice and beans. Lower amount if you choose rice or beans. I dont know a Mexican restaurant that charges more for both rice AND beans. We ordered off the Lesser menu and ordered a side of rice for $5 to share. It was a large portion and saved us $$.
I ordered the chili verde pork burrito. Looked OK but the sauce was sour. Our server was nowhere to be found Soni couldn’t complain. She finally”stopped” by to see how we were doing. My friend said fine, I looked up to talk to tell the server about my food, and she ran off without looking at me.
I proceeded to just eat the inside of my burritos that was bland pork. I stopped eating realizing maybe the sauce went bad and I didn’t want to get sick.
When the server finally came by I told her the sauce was sour. Her response, “The green sauce is different than the red sauce” and mumbled something about tomatillo. I am aware it is made with tomatilo, but doesn’t mean it should taste sour.
That’s all that was said.
… moreThey have all the basic combos but there is about a $7 price difference if you want both rice and beans. Lower amount if you choose rice or beans. I dont know a Mexican restaurant that charges more for both rice AND beans. We ordered off the Lesser menu and ordered a side of rice for $5 to share. It was a large portion and saved us $$.
I ordered the chili verde pork burrito. Looked OK but the sauce was sour. Our server was nowhere to be found Soni couldn’t complain. She finally”stopped” by to see how we were doing. My friend said fine, I looked up to talk to tell the server about my food, and she ran off without looking at me.
I proceeded to just eat the inside of my burritos that was bland pork. I stopped eating realizing maybe the sauce went bad and I didn’t want to get sick.
When the server finally came by I told her the sauce was sour. Her response, “The green sauce is different than the red sauce” and mumbled something about tomatillo. I am aware it is made with tomatilo, but doesn’t mean it should taste sour.
That’s all that was said.
Tish B
You can never go wrong at Don Jose’s!
I grew up here eating at Don Jose’s and we would go weekly, but we moved to Temecula and would eat at their Location in Lake Elsinore, but unfortunately for us, Covid ended up keeping them from keeping it opened. We now drive periodically down from Temecula to enjoy a day eating the best Chips and Salas, and the most wonderful Tacos and Chicken Enchiladas. If I could have them back out our way, that would be our wish.
… moreI grew up here eating at Don Jose’s and we would go weekly, but we moved to Temecula and would eat at their Location in Lake Elsinore, but unfortunately for us, Covid ended up keeping them from keeping it opened. We now drive periodically down from Temecula to enjoy a day eating the best Chips and Salas, and the most wonderful Tacos and Chicken Enchiladas. If I could have them back out our way, that would be our wish.
Fernando Ramos
Stopped for lunch and found plenty of specials on the menu. Decided on the Chile Relleno and Taco combo. You have the choice of either river OR beans. Still for under $10 found it to be a great value. Good flavors worth efficient service. Will go back and recommend to everyone.
… moremark hagedorn
Was very concerned because other Don Jose’s became Rodrigo’s (no bueno!)
Was relieved to discover this is the Original location, and is not likely going anywhere soon
2/23/25 WOW! Had most expensive thing on menu… New York Steak, enchilada, rice, beans, and nice simple salad. Good Stuff!One of the Super Best restaurant values I’ve Ever experienced, at only twenty-six and a half bucks!
Keep up the great work DJ
… moreWas relieved to discover this is the Original location, and is not likely going anywhere soon
2/23/25 WOW! Had most expensive thing on menu… New York Steak, enchilada, rice, beans, and nice simple salad. Good Stuff!One of the Super Best restaurant values I’ve Ever experienced, at only twenty-six and a half bucks!
Keep up the great work DJ
Robert Franklin
Been going to Don Jose Mexican Restaurant off and on for years. Usually great food and great service. Went 2 nights ago and decided to leave a review which I do very rarely. The food was almost inetable. The shredded beef taco was similar to a worn out dishrag. Disgusting. The cheese in the chile rellano was so rubbery it stretched out 10″ above my plate. Equally disgusting. The service was great as usual and we shared our experience with our server. She apologized and mentioned something about a new supplier. When paying, the lady at the register was not friendly at all. Not sure what is going on with this landmark Huntington Beach Restaurant but we will never go again …. very disappointed.
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