Jose and Sons

My daughter and I used to come here on dad/daughter date night while she was growing up, when it was El Rodeo. A manager of mine had warned me to spend more time with my kids as i was working almost constantly. This place was my daughter and my go to for YEARS. Then she grew up and went away to college, graduate school and I lost track of it over the years. Back then it was called El Rodeo. Seems about 10 years ago it got renamed to Jose and sons. So I rediscovered Jose and Sons June 11th with a buddy of mine. As i understand it the kids now also run Cortez and and one of my new favorites, Little Bull in Durham. Back then,as now, Jose and Sons is all about Tex Mex. The decor was thoughtful back then and it is again today. The location is super convenient near the intersection of Pleasant Valley road and Glenwood avenue. I stopped by for dinner with a buddy at about 5pm and it was very easy to park and get a table. We were promptly seated in the interior with the faux hacienda as it were. Great ambiance. I ordered a Negro Modelo and the J&S Enchiladas Mixtas for $22.17+tip. The service was outstanding. The food was excellent, I particularly like black beans and enchiladas are always my go to. I will always have a nostalgic comfort with this place. Often something you have been to since your daughter was in elementary school fades with time. The Jose and Sons refresh of the menu and the decor as well as service are wonderful and I look forward to coming back from time to time.

Perfect. I'll be back. Amazing food. Highly recommend any quesadilla. The guacamole was perfect. The cheese dips were just amazing. The scenery was great. You really get the full Mexican experience. It looks like it was pulled straight out from the wild west. The service was quick and speedy. They deserve a big tip.

After looking for a great place to take my daughter for a quick lunch, I came across Jose and Sons. We arrived soon as they opened and was greeted by the host and the server. She gave us a lot of recommendations for drinks based on our preference. Since they are well known for their drinks. I went with the princess mango drink. It was really yummy and filled with flavor. I was definitely tipsy and ready to eat after a few sips. For my entrée I went with the chef picnic a variety of good authentic food. I felt like I was at a BBQ tasting the best things from the chef. Lol, my husband and daughter also enjoyed their meal, too. I loved how decor went with the food and drinks a great balance. They have plenty of parking right in front, so no stress there. I can't wait to go back and try something new.

Big fan of Cortez and was excited to try their sister restaurant. No wait for our party of 4 on a Saturday night (though it was a holiday weekend).La vampira margarita was too sweet, but the food was really good. I tried:+ Queso dip+ Fresh guacamole + Battered fish tacos + Flautas de pollo The guacamole was the standout, though everything was great. Huge portions, too!

Bass heavy music at times more associated with hyper trendy locations interfering with the general atmosphere. The food and staff were great though and they were able to make ,e a good Mexican mojito at the bar which is always a good sign. They also have a few signature and unique drinks that make this location a bit more interesting. I would say the dishes are a bit Americanized, meaning that the level of spiciness is reduced but the diversity of the dish is increased over a typical restaurant in Mexico. The crowd was a mix but seem primarily groups or families during my visit and there was still plenty of parking with a low wait time for both food and to be seated.

Really good food. The key word here is fast, we got our food within minutes of ordering it. The two-person combo platter had a sampling of meats, the carne asada was ok, the carnitas (very generous portion) quite good and the chicken flavorful but thin as a crepe. The sides of rice and beans were ok. Their chips and salsa, nothing to write home about, bland salsa sadly. Overall, well worth the money. You're assured of leftovers unless you have an enormous appetite walking in the door.

Just wanted to remind y'all that they don't miss! Tried the fajita steak burrito and OH MY GOD!!! Just go!

This place is a solid 3 or maybe a 3.5. The atmosphere is great here - a good place to come after work with friends, or with family. The service was pleasant and attentive. Their chips and salsa were very good, and their cocktails were made well - a perfect balance between alcohol and fruit/sweetness. The main food was good - not great. I ordered the shrimp a la diabla (which is something I have probably ordered over 100 times across the country) and it was not as spicey as that dish normally is, and the beans were also a bit lack-luster. I would come here again if my friends wanted to, but this wouldn't be my first choice.

Great mexican restaurant with cool and eclectic decor. There was no wait; our server was very friendly and attentive. We tried the dip sampler- delicious! Also our meals were great. The brisket barbacoa was a great twist of southern and mexican flavors. The pork belly tacos were awesome! Huge portions, left with meals for tomorrow :) Everything was excellent!

My servers name was Daniel. He was one of the best servers I've had personally. He was very friendly and inviting. Salsa was under seasoned and very watery. Brisket Mac and cheese was recommended and very good