Best Mexican food! What I love the best is when you cut into their chimichanga, you get all the good bits of meat, cheese, rice, and beans...even at the ends where most places don't pack it in. Ask for extra quac and you'll be in heaven. Get the shredded beef. They are amazing. Friendly servers, cold drinks, and a great chill vibe.

I came over for lunch. It’s a tricky parking job because the address is on Del Monte, but the parking area is located on Broadway. I was seated quickly and right away I noticed how clean the interior was and the alcohol on behind the bar. They did have a tv on a soccer match, but they had music playing. They do have high-chairs & booster seats for the kids, and their restroom was very clean. As for the food, the chips were really fresh and the salsa was very good. A little on the spicy side, but good. I had the enchiladas. One was chicken, beef & cheese with green sauce. I like the brûlée cheese on top and the small salad, but that’s where the positives stop. The green sauce that was on top of the enchiladas had a citrus/sour taste. It really made the dish hard to eat. The chicken inside the enchilada was very dry. Very disappointing. With all of the other Mexican options around, I don’t think I’d try this place again. Price: $27 (includes a 20% tip)

We love this place! The food is good and the margaritas are amazing! Nancy, Brian, and Elizabeth make amazing drinks and are so friendly! We always feel at home here!! Highly recommend- the enchiladas are chef’s kiss!

If I could give a zero I would. The bartender server was lovely and deserves a 5 star. The margarita was the worst by far that I've ever had. The chips and salsa were terrible. The chimichanga was swimming in grease and undercooked. Truly the worst mexican food I have ever had.

We stopped into Monterey during a short road trip along the coast. Getting in later than we'd expected, after checking into our hotel, we searched Google maps and found this little gem in Seaside. This is a small, well decorated Mexican restaurant that has a coastal feel to it (being on the coast, no wonder). We walked in the door and were greeted by employees at the bar a few feet from the front. The employees were pleasant and attentive beginning to end. The table was clean and had the menu under the table glass top. I personally didn't prefer the salsa (I like chunkier salsa with lots of cilantro), but my travel partner loved it. The chips were really good. My partner had a pork burrito, and I had the chicken tostada. The rice and beans were classic. My meal was very good. It was pleasant to see mixed lettuce rather than just iceberg for once! Partner enjoyed his meal, too. I would definitely come here again.

great food. High quality and quantity. Did not understand why the pile of beautiful shrimp was served in lettuce for the mojo de ajo.. service was great.

Jose's Mexican restaurant is a small little place located in the city of Seaside. The restaurant has a very small parking lot that is very tight. The restaurant needs a little bit of TLC and could definitely use a bit of cleaning and some renovations. I decided to sit near the open door because the restaurant was so hot as if I was dining in the tropics. It was pretty uncomfortable. Customer service was great the waitress was very attentive and definitely friendly. The owner was also pleasant and grateful that I was dining in. He said thank you several times. My food was very good. Excellent flavours and a beautiful presentation. The plate was a true masterpiece and could have been on the cover of a good magazine. It was beautiful. Other than the restaurant being so darn hot it was a good meal. I really enjoy good Mexican cuisine and Jose's definitely delivered. Prices are very reasonable and the portions are generous. I rate this restaurant with four stars.

Such a cute Mexican restaurant off of Del Monte in Seaside. (The entrance to the parking lot is on Broadway). The decorations and ambience were both colorful and fun. Our waitress was super welcoming and attentive. Unfortunately, the food was very frustrating. I say frustrating because they CAN be better. The potential for amazing food is clearly there, but there were a couple of stumbles that made it hard to swallow. For example, their red salsa was amazing, full of flavor and tasted fresh. On the other hand, the green salsa, while still fresh tasting and had a good level of heat, was bland, very under-seasoned and needed more acidity and salt. The beans were blended smooth and creamy; I liked them, my lunch date did not. Steak fajitas - awesome, tamale - broken and cooked unevenly. Shrimp cocktail: the tomato sauce with avocado and onion was great! I probably could have drank it. Then... We got to the shrimps in the shrimp cocktail...the texture and taste were clear indicators that they were frozen precooked shrimps. You might be able to do serve that in a land-locked state but not in Monterey, where other local restaurants are serving fresh shrimp. Hopefully they find a way to bring consistency to the taste and quality of all their dishes. Currently, it almost taste like different cooks are making different sauces and dishes. It is definitely a place that I want to come back to and maybe even bring guests.

Tasty. Service was good. Everyone was kind. Food was delicious.

This was the site of my husband's and my first date... it was also the site of our 2nd date. That was nearly 15 years ago, and they are still one of our favorites. The people are amazing, the kind of family you want to support! The food is fantastic and it is inexpensive and fast, real food at a great price, fantastic for a weeknight quick meal. Thank you for being there! Love you guys!!

Food was great, alot of selections. Waitress was great. Got busy fast. Male waiter was rude. Didn't ask about checks. Forced us to pay total on two cards or one card. When we asked, he said .."not my problem". Highly recommend to ask for separate checks, first!!

Jose’s is great. It has been our Mexican food standard for the last few years. Staff is super friendly and attentive. Food is great and nicely priced. Fish tacos and shrimp fajitas are fresh, yum and they provide generous portions all around. If the standard salsa is not for you just ask for the mild and hot (green) salsas.

Super fresh mom and pop taqueria. Everything had fresh ingredients and was made to order. Don't miss the ground beef tacos...I know what you are thinking...but it was great! Service was fast and friendly, the restaurant was clean and well maintained. The highlight of Mexican food on my visit to Monterey.

Excellent Mexican cuisine which at first we didn't even give a chance cuz it was pricey. I mean $8 sumthin for guac. But after washing our x next door we were so hungry we gave in and actually found it to be comparable to taco bell prices. By that I mean the bill for us both was $24+$6 tip, and we spend that at T.B. Less food maybe but way better quality, flavor and nutrition as the tradeoff. It was bomb food so it gets 4/5 *s from me.

Excellent Mexican foods. I have dined at Jose's many times and always enjoyed it very much. In addition to the quality of the food, the staff is so nice and friendly. I highly recommend Jose's!

Service was amazing and the beer was cold. Red salsa could use a little more heat and the green could use some flavor. Meal was good but pricey. Overall I liked it, just wasn't exactly my preferred flavor.

Felt like I ate a home cooked meal from my grandmother! Everything was fresh and deliciously authentic! Great service! Everyone greats you at the door with a smile! Love it here!

Super friendly folks and great food. We had carnitas (very flavorful and perfectly crispy), fish tacos, and a shredded beef super burrito. It was all wonderful. We also had a tamarind margarita (highly recommend) and Modelo Negra (very nice that they have it on tap)

Seriously our FAVORITE! The food is consistently delicious and the staff has ALWAYS been so welcoming and so attentive! Thank you for such great service!

Always have loved their fish tacos and margaritas! Great chips and salsa too! Will be back next time I'm in California!

Great experience, very nice, friendly and charming people. Food was delicious. Clean and well maintained restaurant. Highly recommend

This is a small quiet restaurant. Friendly service and speedy meals. They do a good business in margaritas. My combo hit the mark. There is a small parking lot adjacent shared by the three shops.