I rarely write reviews. Unfortunately, I won't be going back here. We went for lunch. It was way too dark inside, with very little light coming in through tiny windows and almost no lights on inside. It felt dingy. The service was extremely slow and unpleasant. I didn't have confidence in the cleanliness of the place, which made me wonder about the kitchen. The server seemed to be on a facetime phone call the entire time we were there. Food was ok but far too salty (both entrees). The tres leches cake had all kinds of frosting and extra syrup on it, which made it way too sweet. No bueno.
Outstanding!!! We've never had a bad (or off) meal at Jose's Mexican Cantina. Everything is always super fresh, made to order, very authentic, delicious, not overly salty, and very reasonably priced. The atmosphere is festive and fairly small, and the staff are always friendly and attentive. This is our favorite Mexican restaurant in New Jersey. And it is a BYOB, so you can bring your favorite wine or beer to dine with! Enthusiastically recommended. A
This place is a hidden gem in NP. Perfect, authentic, little Cantina serving up delicious food with a friendly smile. Highly recommend the Camerones Oaxaquinoes... grilled and seasoned shrimp the size of small lobsters served with rice, refried beans, guacamole, tomatoes, and lettuce. Oh, and the place is BYOB... so go pick yourself up a bottled margarita next door. You will not be disappointed! ????
I dined here last night and had a fantastic experience. Our server, Andy, was very busy but remained friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout our meal. The food was excellent; as someone who frequently visits Mexico, I often struggle to find authentic Mexican cuisine in this area, but this restaurant delivered. I highly recommend it. For vegetarians, the Burrito Jardin is outstanding.
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Interesting hole-in-the-wall with unique twists on Mexican cuisine. The liberal use of canela (cinnamon) in select dishes, such as the sautéed mushrooms and beef tacos, might overwhelm some palates. While intriguing, the rare canela infusion lingered on our taste buds longer than expected.
Extremely loud, irritating, disruptive and constant whistling from the kitchen. I had to leave early because it was giving me a headache. The server was friendly, but service was extremely slow for having nobody else in the restaurant. The food was just okay, but not good.
This charming BYOB Mexican restaurant has a great liquor store located right next door. The chicken dishes are excellent, but the steak tends to be overcooked. Don't miss out on the queso and chips appetizer—it's a must-try!
Amazing food and even better service! This is our favorite spot to visit, and they also take group pictures!
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Great food truly authentic Mexican food in the heart of
Delicious meal. Great service. Recommend the carnitas!
