JOSE'S MEXICAN CAFE AND CANTINA

JOSE'S MEXICAN CAFE AND CANTINA

1134 KOKO HEAD AVENUE

HONOLULU, HI. 96816

808-732-1833

www.joseshonolulu.com

https://www.instagram.com/josesmexicanfood/?hl=en

www.facebook.com/pages/category/Tex-Mex-Restaurant/Joses-Mexican-Cafe-Cantina-353245718069837/

www.yelp.com/biz/joses-mexican-cafe-and-cantina-honolulu

Craving Crunchy Tacos so we hit one of the only places on Oahu where you can buy them.  While it seems the Tacos here have gotten smaller and have less meat and cheese, they still kind of satisfy my Taco cravings.  I like the Chicken Enchiladas here too.  My Wife had the Tacos with Rice and Beans and was not too happy.  She does not like this place.

Click links below to view previous posts on Jose's Mexican Cafe and Cantina;

https://www.greateatshawaii.com/2024/11/joses-mexican-cafe-cantina.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2023/10/joses-mexican-cafe-and-cantina.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2021/08/joses-mexican-cafe-and-cantina.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2019/04/joses-mexican-cafe-and-cantina-1134.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2018/06/joses-mexican-cafe-and-cantina.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2013/01/joses-mexican-restaurant-and-cantina.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2011/07/joses-restaurant-mexican-food.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2009/09/joses-mexican-restaurant.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2008/03/joses-mexican-restaurant.html

JOSE'S MEXICAN CAFE AND CANTINA

A KAIMUKI INSTITUTION

NOTHING HAS CHANGED HERE IN DECADES

SMALL BAR AREA AND SEATING

JOSE'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT MENU

CHIPS AND SALSA

FRESH TORTILLA CHIPS

GOOD SALSA BUT NEEDS MORE HEAT

CRUNCHY SHREDDED BEEF TACOS WITH CHICKEN ENCHILADA

CRUNCHY SHREDDED BEEF TACOS WITH BEANS AND RICE

JOSE'S MEXICAN CAFE AND CANTINA

JOSE'S MEXICAN CAFE AND CANTINA

1134 KOKO HEAD AVENUE

HONOLULU, HI. 96816

808-732-1833

HOURS:  Monday thru Thursday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

                 Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM / Sunday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

www.joseshonolulu.com

www.yelp.com/biz/joses-mexican-cafe-and-cantina-honolulu

Craving some Crunchy Tacos so we headed over to Jose's in Kaimuki.  I did not even need to look at the menu and just ordered the (3) Crunchy Shredded Beef Tacos ala carte ($12.95).  No Beans and Rice.  The waitress was quick to bring water and Chips and Salsa.  I like the Salsa at Joses and usually go through two or three bowls.  On this visit the Shredded Beef did not seem fresh and the Tacos did not have the taste I remember from my last visits when I announced that these were the best Crunchy Tacos in Hawaii.  Got to take that back now and look for another first choice.  Service here always good and fast.  They do a great job taking care of customers.  

Click links below to view previous posts on Jose's Mexican Cafe and Cantina;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2013/01/joses-mexican-restaurant-and-cantina.html

JOSE'S MEXICAN CAFE AND CANTINA

CHIPS AND SALSA

CRUNCHY SHREDDED BEEF TACOS

JOSE'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT

JOSE'S RESTAURANT

HONOLULU, HAWAII 

I was not going to blog about Jose's again because there are already four reviews of the place on my blog.  Always enjoy eating here.  This last trip was really good because of the service.  Our server named Kate was a true professional.  If anyone understands how to take care of a guest it is Kate.  From the time we entered to the time we left she was happy and working hard to make sure everything was right.  At the end of our meal she walked up to the table with a carton of toys.  She asked my daughter to choose a gift.

My daughter took a small bunny and has slept with it every night since.  Even brought it to church on Sunday.  I always order the Three Tacos ($11.95).  These tacos are not too large and are filled with a marinated shredded beef and topped with cheese and tomato slice.  Simple and fresh with a nice home made crunchy shell.  The Carne Asada Plate ($22.95) is a huge cut of New York Steak smothered in grilled onions, green chilies and a hint of jalapeño.  Served with large amounts of Mexican Rice and Refried Beans.  The beans are topped with a pretty good helping of cheese.  Nice to scoop up with the chips.  The steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare as ordered.  I like Jose's and especially the service from Kate!
Click links below for more posts on Jose's Mexican Restaurant;
http://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2013/01/joses-mexican-restaurant-and-cantina.html
http://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2011/07/joses-restaurant-mexican-food.html
http://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2009/09/joses-mexican-restaurant.html
http://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2008/03/joses-mexican-restaurant.html

COLD MEXICAN BREW WITH CHIPS AND SALSA.
NOT A BAD WAY TO START A SATURDAY NIGHT MEAL

JOSE'S AT NIGHT.  A KAIMUKI LANDMARK FOR
OVER THREE DECADES

INTERIOR IS DATED AND IN NEED OF A
MAKEOVER BUT I STILL LOVE IT.

THREE SHREDDED BEEF TACOS IN MY STANDARD ORDER.
NEXT TIME I AM TURNING ON THE FLASH FOR A BETTER PHOTO

CARNE ASADA STEAK IS COVERED IN ONIONS, GREEN CHILIES
AND A HINT OF JALAPENO FOR KICK

FREE GIFT FOR THE KIDS