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

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Craving Tacos and and Enchilada so we hit Jose's for some lunch.  Always amazed when I walk in here as it has not changed in 30 years.  I like the Shredded Beef Tacos and Chicken Enchilada.  It's no Javier's, but what the heck were in Hawaii.

Click links below to view previous posts on Jose's Mexican Restaurant;

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

NOT TOO CROWDED AT LUNCH TIME

JOSE'S MEXICAN CAFE AND CANTINA MENU

GOOD CHIPS N' SALSA

SHREDDED BEEF TACOS AND CHICKEN ENCHILADA

 

SHREDDED BEEF TACOS

DINNER AT HOME

Cooked Shredded Beef for 8 hours in the slow cooker over the weekend and made these delicious tacos.  Low carb tortillas of course!  One of my fave foods on earth.

SHREDDED BEEF TACOS

SLOW COOKED SHREDDED BEEF

SHREDDED BEEF CRUNCHY TACOS

DINNER AT HOME

Crunchy Shredded Beef Tacos are one of my favorite meals.  Problem is there is no place in Hawaii that makes good ones.  I make my own using a variety of different recipes.

Made a delicious batch using a recipe from the internet.  Simmered the Beef for hours with lots of spices, beef stock, tomatoes, jalapeños, onions, garlic and orange juice.

Used the recipe below and it turned out really good.  Also use A La Madre Low Carb Tortillas to stay low carb.  Highly recommend A La Madre Tortillas if you want all the great Tortilla taste without the carbs.  https://alamadre.co

https://www.recipetineats.com/mexican-shredded-beef-and-tacos/

SHREDDED BEEF TACOS

SLOW SIMMERED BEEF

SHREDDED BEEF

 

SHREDDED BEEF AND GUACAMOLE TACOS

DINNER AT HOME

Loving another Taco Tuesday at home.  Made Crunchy Beef Tacos with Shredded Beef and fresh Guacamole.  Kept them low carb by using A La Madre Low Carb Tortillas.  

SHREDDED BEEF AND GUACAMOLE TACOS

I LIKE MY BEEF TACOS CRUNCHY

A LITTLE TACO NIGHT PREP

A LA MADRE LOW CARB CORN TORTILLAS.  THESE ARE GREAT!

 

CRUNCHY SHREDDED BEEF TACOS

CRUNCHY SHREDDED BEEF TACOS

DINNER AT HOME

I get to pick an entire week of my favorite meals and my lovely Bride is going to make them for me provided I am a good boy.  First up on the list is my fave Crunchy Shredded Beef Tacos.  These homemade tacos are one of my favorite dishes ever.  Marinated and slowly cooked beef, lettuce, cheese and pico de Gallo with a lot of hot sauce.  I love these tacos!

SHREDDED BEEF TACOS

HOMEMADE PICO DE GALLO HELPS MAKE THESE TACOS MY FAVORITE

SHREDDED BEEF TACOS

 SHREDDED BEEF TACOS

DINNER AT HOME

One of my favorite meals of all time is Crunchy Shredded Beef Tacos. We make the Shredded Beef in large batches and then freeze some for future use.  Then it is just making some Pico de Gallo and shredding some lettuce and cheddar cheese.  Yummy!

CRUNCHY BEEF TACOS

SHREDDED BEEF TACOS

SHREDDED BEEF TACOS

DINNER AT HOME

My Wife makes the absolute BEST Shredded Beef Tacos.  I will put these tacos up against any in America or even Mexico.  They are just that good.  The Shredded Beef takes a day to make and is filled with spices and flavor.  She also makes fresh homemade Salsa and Pico de Gallo which really add to the flavor of this Taco.  When I eat these Tacos I am in heaven.  Each bite makes me happy.

SHREDDED BEEF TACOS

TOPPED WITH FRESH SALSA, LETTUCE, CHEESE, PICO DE GALLO AND QUESO FRESCA

WORLD'S BEST SHREDDED BEEF TACOS

CRUNCHY SHREDDED BEEF TACOS

CRUNCHY SHREDDED BEEF TACOS

DINNER AT HOME

Love our homemade Crunchy Shredded Beef Tacos.  Probably one of my favorite meals.  Enjoyed these two bad boys with a glass of Cabernet!

CRUNCHY SHREDDED BEEF TACOS

SHREDDED BEEF CRUNCHY TACOS

SHREDDED BEEF CRUNCHY TACOS

LUNCH AT HOME

Not bragging but our homemade Shredded Beef Crunchy Tacos are the best anywhere and ten times better than anything you can buy in Hawaii.  The Shredded Beef takes a lot of ingredients and time to prepare using Eye of Round Roast. Also made fresh Pico de Gallo and Hot Sauce.  Tomorrow we will make Rolled Tacos with Guacamole and the next day Shredded Beef Burritos.  This is one of my favorite meals in life.  

SHREDDED BEEF CRUNCHY TACOS

MY FAVORITE TACO

TACOS WITH FRESH PICO DE GALLO AND HOT SAUCE MADE AT HOME

HOT CARROTS AND ONIONS A KEY TO THE BEEF FLAVOR AND GREAT SIDE DISH

SHREDDED BEEF AFTER HOURS OF PREPPING AND COOKING

FRESH PICO DE GALLO

FRESH HOT SAUCE FOR TACOS AND GREAT WITH TORTILLA CHIPS

SHREDDED BEEF TACOS - CINCO DE MAYO AT HOME

SHREDDED BEEF TACOS

CINCO DE MAYO DINNER AT HOME

Cooked up some Shredded Beef Tacos for Cinco De Mayo.  Actually cooked the beef the day before as it took about four hours on the stove.  Used a Chuck Roast and added Stewed Tomatoes, Onion and a bunch of spices to kick up the flavor of the beef.  We cook the Corn Tortillas in just about a 1/4" of oil and flip it in half before it gets too hard.  I like a nice crunchy taco shell.  Top the Shredded Beef with some good hot sauce, lettuce, cheese and Pico.  

COOKED CHUCK ROAST FOR FOUR HOURS IN STEWED TOMATOES AND SPICES

SHREDDED BEEF TACOS - ONE OF MY FAVORITE MEALS AT HOME!

SHREDDED BEEF TACO - CRISPY STYLE

CORN TORTILLA, SHREDDED BEEF, HOT SAUCE LETTUCE, CHEESE AND PICO DE GALLO

SHREDDED BEEF TACO IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN GROUND BEEF

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