Reviews of Joses Cantina. (Restaurant) in Auckland (Auckland).

Joses Cantina

226 Reviews

135 Comments

Restaurant

Mexican restaurant

Bar

Bar & grill

Restaurant

Taco restaurant

12-14 Birkenhead Avenue, Birkenhead, Auckland 0626, New Zealand

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Information of Joses Cantina, Restaurant in Auckland (Auckland)

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Reviews of Joses Cantina

C. J.

I went here last night with my partner. We had the chicken quesadilla, corn chips & guacamole, wings. I can not recommend this place enough, 5 stars is underselling it. The food was fantastic to say the least, fresh & authentic. The service was incredible, me being a very picky eater they accommodated to each and all of my needs. I will definitely be back here again, might be the best Mexican place i have ever been too!

M. G.

Visited for the first time last night. Great! Would definitely recommend for the food, the value, the drinks (jug of Margarita, anyone?) the atmosphere, but above all, for the awesome friendly service. The staff were attentive, knowledgeable about the menu and extremely welcoming. Joined the loyalty club and will definitely return. 😊

K. S.

Best Mexican food ever!!! The tortilla chips were freshly made and warm. And the guacamole was delicious. Definitely must try the churro's, they were amazing!

I. R.

Joses Cantina is hands down the best Mexican restaurant in Auckland. They're also doing Turkish, Argentinian, and food from a few other cultures. The staff are amazing and very helpful, and the bar is also pretty damn good! I recommend the spicy cheese as a starter, and the chicken nachos are always a solid classic for a main. For the drinks I'd recommend the frozen margaritas.

O. M.

Yuuuummmm! If you want legit Mexican look no further. Came here with a group for a birthday. Christina our waitress was lovely and so accommodating! Not a large menu but this means they do the food so well! Paired with Jose's beer, Sangria and margarita jugs we were in heaven. Would be a fab venue to hire out! Meals were so big, next time I'll share so I can eat more churros 😋

A. N.

Great food and drinks. They do offer kids size meals but these are not on their menu so you have to ask. Not the cheapest Mexican we have had but good serving sizes. Would go again!

H. A.

First time eating here was last night and I loved it! Waiting staff were awesome, both on the phone and also onsite. Food was yum, atmosphere was nice and relaxed. I'll definitely be coming back!

J.

Being North American, and someone who loves spicy food. This place rocked my world. The most authentic Mexican food I've had in the southern hemisphere. I asked them for their spiciest sauce and boy I was not disappointed. Great for after-work nibbles or a feed with some friends. Just make sure you get a picture wearing one of their sombreros!

A. J.

Overall a very good restaurant. Fitout and mood was spot on. Mains we're well portioned and tasty. A little disappointed by the guacamole as it had frozen chunks and the buffalo wings, which some had a cold center. Priced well and overall a pleasant experience.

P. W.

One has to really appreciate the great service and quality of food here. After my 3rd visit, the team at Jose’ Cantina knew my name. By the 5th, they knew my drink! That’s excellent service with a smile!

N.

Always good, from little Mexico to Jose's Cantina, menu may have changed but it's still perfect! Service food and drinks! Make sure you book early as it's nearly always packed out

F. S.

Without doubt the best Mexican restaurant at this side of the world. The food is tasty color full, the service is fantastic and the owner Jose, is a genuine truly being. Highly recommended ....Ohhh Also the best nachos ever !!!

A. H.

Great experience with fast friendly service. Quick delivery of bottle of cool water while we studied the menu. Ordered a cold beer and it came with a frozen glass which was what you'd expect from a well trained service team. Food came quickly and was made fresh. I WAS ENJOYING THE HEAT IN THE MEAL AND ORDERED ANOTHER COLD BEER..Only niggles here..the beer came but I didn't get another frozen glass..pity.

M. M.

Service- great. Jugs of Margherita- great. Prices- great. Portions- great. Ambiance- great. Chicken nachos- lovely but a little dry. Vege taco- tasty but very runny and not very Mexican flavors. Definitely still going back tho x

K. &. M. S.

Lovely food, cold beer and excellent service, thank you 😊

d.

The food was amazing and the service was phenomenal. Came with some family friends on a busy Saturday night and the chefs killed it. The Waitresses always had a smile on their faces. 160 out of 10

J. K.

Brilliant food - great place for adults. The staff didn't seem to know about kids. No colouring sheets or anything to keep them occupied and we bought chips and salsa to keep them going until the food arrived then had to ordered some more, then a third time to them be asked could they start our main before we finished our starter. Most places know to bring out kids mains with starters. So maybe if you take your kids make a point to tell them not to wait on the mains, food is yummy.

K. O.

Great staff and good vegan options. Authentic flavours and huge portions. Get some vegan cheese guys and you get the 5th star from me!

A. L.

Delicious food with generous portions and friendly service.

M.

A lovely vibe with fresh, tasty food and drinks ... spicy, sure, but good spicy. Helpful, friendly service just like you want it too. I’ll definitely be back.

D.

Really enjoyed the food only wish they would open gor lunch at w/e! Being fully plany based mexican is akeays go-to and the 3 meals we have had were very good. Better than 4 others we have visited in last year. Music bit loud but generous delicious fresh food..

P.

Jose's cantina is a very friendly and cosy place for a quick mojito or a Mexican meal. The staff is nice and helpful, food is exceptional. You can select from a small menu where you can't make mistakes, anything you might choose, won't be disappointed. Tad bit pricey but there are hats! Plenty of hats!

T. H.

Good food, nice vibe. Service can be hit and miss as the staff tries very gard but still seem to be learning. I'd go back there anytime to eat however.

K.

Jose's is the closest thing to real Mexican you can get in NZ. The margaritas are top notch, his food is amazing, the service is just as good, and the atmosphere is pumping. You feel happiness and warmth when you walk in and you feel full and even happier leaving. I love having something so authentic so close to home Jose knows hes the best and we continue to come back 🌮🌮 edit: for some reason I cant add a picture of our food but be warned, the portion sizes are massive 🤤

A. M.

Real slow cooked beef nachos were one of the best I've had. Staff were also friendly.

P. H.

Great decor authentic food. Very well done. But they didn't have any of the food that was on there website. That was disappointing, they did say there would be a new summer menu. Still worth a run

B. B.

LOVE LOVE LOVE!! Could not recommend more highly! Fantastic food, service and drinks!

M. &. A. N. Z.

The best Mexican food and margaruta in suburban Auckland

R. B.

The food was average and the staff was nice, but it was overpriced and not super flavorful. The rice is more like fried rice than Mexican rice and the beef doesn't have much flavor. I feel Jose's doesn't fully capture what the Mexican cusuine has to offer, I will likely not be going back here but it was a nice place to try.

C. G.

My partner and I went to Joses Cantina on Wednesday for date night. The food was delicious and the staff all very friendly and helpful. This is by far the best Mexican we have had in Auckland. Definitely recommend to others to try it!

T. P.

We had a lovely meal here last night. Delicious food, the staff were onto it and nice and the frozen cocktails were delicious. So great to have a yummy new local. Will definitely be back!

K.

Amazing service so friendly and warm. The food was incredible. Highly recommend, we are already booked in for our next experience. Thank you so much Jose's Cantina 😁👏

J. A. &. S.

Awesome food great atmosphere and great service. If you want good quality Mexican food this place is a must try

p. c.

Foods are really great! The ambiance! Thank you Gwen for the excellent service..

H. O.

It's a very nice Mexican restaurant if you're in the mood for good Mexican food that's not fast food or takeaway. We had sangria and margarita, they were amazing. Price is OK for the food and place. Very recommended!

P. B.

Nice atmosphere, superb service, tasty food! Our first time here and we'll definitely be back.

D. B.

Great food and the owner has a wonderful story to tell. The service was attentive but not over bearing and the music, although a video, added a nice touch to the evening.

L.

Enjoyed the music, tiles on the wall and the food.

T.

Huge portions of tasty food and great margaritas!

K. B.

Amazing service so friendly and warm. The food was incredible. Highly recommend, we are already booked in for our next experience. Thank you so much Jose's Cantina 😁👏

R.

Consistently brilliant Jose and his team 👍

P. P.

Jose's cantina is a very friendly and cosy place for a quick mojito or a Mexican meal. The staff is nice and helpful, food is exceptional. You can select from a small menu where you can't make mistakes, anything you might choose, won't be disappointed. Tad bit pricey but there are hats! Plenty of hats!

R.

Great food, great service.

D. R.

Really enjoyed the food only wish they would open gor lunch at w/e! Being fully plany based mexican is akeays go-to and the 3 meals we have had were very good. Better than 4 others we have visited in last year. Music bit loud but generous delicious fresh food..

s.

6 star service and great food.

j. i.

Eating local, this was our first time at Jose's. Great food, great atmosphere. Good value and lovely staff. We will be back! 🌮🌮🌮

M. M.

Fantastic as always, thanks!

S. P.

Awesome place to have a meal, great staff to go with the tasty mexican food

J. B.

This is what we have been looking for! A local, feel at home, amazing food, great cocktails and amazing service!!! Will be back (if not weekly!) To do it all again!! Thanks for an amazing evening.

F. T.

Good food at great prices. Relaxed and friendly, nice staff too. Recommended.

A. C.

Margarita is the speciality. Do try the beer battered fries. Bit of costly though. Not for regular beer place

J. H.

A neat and tidy restaurant with good service and okay food that tasted like your usual Mexican. Not exciting but a nice addition to local restaurants.

J. C.

Great food, great music, great margaritas!

D. S. T.

Lovely customer service and food. Highly recommend, will come and visit again!

B. L. B.

This is a fun place but the food and choices aren’t very good and not really authentically Mexican. Organic chicken please.

V. G.

Great food and super quick! The atmosphere transports you to dine-in in Mexico :)

G. B.

Quick food service but the drinks took forever. Took the pizzazz out of the evening. Helpful waitress - authentic feel.

L. A.

Great atmosphere, food portions are huge and the margaritas are simply amazing.

L. P.

The best Mexican food in town, an amazing team and awesome music.

C. I.

Great spot, fab food, awesome service - and great spot for a birthday - thanks Jose and team - Fabulous

M. N.

Awesome new place in Birkenhead/Highbury town. Mexican fusion food. Great ambiance and super delicious food taste. Loved it.

c. b.

Nice margarita, tasty food , excellent service and reasonable price. Good to support our neighbor.

M.

Iced this new place, realy great Mexican food, super cool decor, freindly staff, and the food is cooked over charcoal so yummy flavour.

L.

Great place - big portions and lovely staff. Will definitely be coming back!

T. S.

Huge portions of tasty food and great margaritas!

T. D.

We loved everything about this place. The ambiance, food and the service😬

G.

The food was delicious and the entire staff was incredibly friendly.

C. L.

Spectacular authentic food and a fabulous owner who makes you feel very welcome. A hidden gem 💎.

A. L.

Great food and service. Meals were huge!! You wont leave feeling hungry.

R. R.

Consistently brilliant Jose and his team 👍

C. L. V.

Love the place, great food and great team

M. S.

Awesome food with the portion consistent with the price. Friendly staff too.

T. M.

Great authentic Mexican, best in New Zealand, with margaritas to die for! Highly recommend you check this joint out!

M. S.

Incredible food and even better drinks... HIGHLY recommend

S. H.

Had the best time here food exellent service ausome and ambiance amazing ! So glad its local

A. J.

So delish best Mexican around!! Love the atmosphere, food and margaritas!!!

K. d. O.

Great food, great atmosphere, great service. The sangria was delicious and strong.

C. S.

Fresh beautiful food, friendly staff, fun vibe . I’m so glad Birkenhead has this place!

D. G.

Good food and great margaritas. Just what you needed

A. C.

Amazing food, great staff and fair prices!

A. c.

Most authentic Mexican food in Auckland. Hands down

R. G.

What an awesome place! Great atmosphere for birkenhead, definitely recommend it as a place to meet friends and have sangria!!

K. B.

Great service, waitress was lovely. Food was great

J. C.

Wicked food and at a good price, expresso martini is one of the best I've had in a long time.

T. H.

Just for a drink but I'll be back soon for food, super friendly staff

K. G.

The food was great, service was good, but it was very loud.

J. S.

Fun little spot with heaps of energy and colour.

S. M.

Was ok

M. F.

Great food. Attentive staff. Fun atmosphere.

C.

Amazing authentic food and great atmosphere, highly recommended.

K. F.

Awesome local Mexican, great atmosphere, will definitely be back.

T. G.

Delicious food & the Strawberry margarita was amazing

R. C.

Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! So happy to have a good Mexican restaurant local!

R. B.

Great food, great service.

D. O.

Best Mexican I've had in New Zealand or the states. Absolutely exquisite.

L. H.

Enjoyed the music, tiles on the wall and the food.

s. l. F.

Very friendly staffs. Good food

A. B.

Awesome place. Great food, quality and quantity.

s.

6 star service and great food.

H. M.

Great food, awesome environment, family friendly.

p. T.

Nice decor and food but a little bit pricey

J. C.

Amazing food, amazing staff and atmosphere

D. C.

Lovely staff and food was delightful

M.

Fantastic as always, thanks!

A. J.

Best quesadilla I've ever had.

w. b.

Great craft beer on tap.

D. L.

Good food, pricy but good

D.

Nice staff, a bit expensive and very crowded and noisy

D. C.

Loved it fantastic food and staff

S. F.

Good food, great taste.

n. w.

Excellent food and service.

M. O.

Excellent suburban restaurant

G. T.

best mexican in auckland

C. B.

Great food

N. S.

Good food

s. r.

Great! As always.

J. B.

Expensive for what you get.

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