Came here on saturday for dinner with my partner. Didn't have a booking so we sat outside, which we didn't mind. Our waitress was so lovely she got us a table inside as soon as she could. We had the $10 margaritas special and wow! They were seriously good. Tip: Order their special spicy cheese sauce with the chips they do.. game changer. Might have found a new favourite spot, thanks to the waitstaff there for being so accomodating.
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!
Super yummy food, came out quick and friendly staff
A nice little Mexican restaurant in the busy Birkenhead shops precinct.
The food is nicely prepared and great in taste.
The menu contains ample choice for vegetarians as well, however there is a scope for more options to be included.
The ambience and the Mexican hats which anyone can wear while being here are unique which make the experience memorable.
The staff are nice and helpful in explaining the cuisine to customers.
The location is easily accessible by road and public transport.
There is no parking available on the premises, however one can easily park in the Highbury shopping centre and walk for a couple of minutes to reach here easily.
Well recommended overall.
Jose's Cantina gave me a familiar vibe of some favorite locations back at home in the US. And the food fits the bill too!
We ordered the papas fritas, a chicken chimichanga and beef tacos. All nicely presented and tasty! Service and timing were all pretty good for first impression as well.
Next time I'm in NZ, I'd come back again to try out more of their menu and maybe stay longer to have a few shots or a sangria 😄 Thanks!
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. 😊
Finally had Mexican food after a long time and Jose’s Cantina was all I was looking for ❤️ much love to the staff for being so generous and Jose specially for serving the best Mexican food in Auckland ❤️❤️
This place never gets old 🙌
What an awesome spot! Jose’s Cantinas brings back a lot of memories of living in SoCal, where we would go to Taco Tuesday spots religiously. Really cool setup/atmosphere, super friendly staff and a fantastic range of Mexican food options. The perfect spot for a jovial weeknight. Thanks Jose, love your work!
Hamish Dorrington
Kakapo Business Sales
Amazing experience from the service to the food!
We played some pool while we waited for our food, and when it came out, everything was presented beautifully and tasted even better (enchiladas and nachos, both with beef cheek instead of mince)!
Definitely recommended!
This place is excellent! Ambience is chill and relaxed, with really friendly staff. Food is amazing, wine is perfect, and the Music is wonderful. Oh, desert… mouth melting. Do yourself a favour and visit this lovely place.
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.
Great local spot. Good supply of hats to don while you chow down on some tasty food. Tortilla sharing plate with 4 sauces was a great start for the 4 of us. Followed up with 6x tacos and churros for dessert.
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 😋
Fabulous place, tortilla chips with spicy guacamole and spicy cheese. Just yum the tortilla chips are so light and come out piping hot.
Beef tacos and chicken enchiladas very good. And the churros, crispy but soft... Perfect! Keep up the good work.
Had the best time here! Stumbled across this place while looking for dinner and glad we did. Got the spicy margarita jugs and they were great! Also the homemade corn chips with dips which my friends and I loved!! We were also given sombreros to wear which was really fun! Only thing is it is a little expensive and there isn't heaps of food to choose from on the menu.
Embarrassed to say that I was not aware of such a great Mexican restaurant so close to home. The owner is so pleasant to chat to about the menu and struggles of businesses in recent years. We always dine out with first table half price discounts. This visit is the first time for years we have paid full price and intend to do the same many times in future. There is no bigger recommendation I can make. Looking forward to times when a more expansive menu is posible. But currently love what is on offer. A big thumbs up.
Love this secret joint in Birkenhead. The food is great...the atmosphere authentic and the service excellent. Fantastic slice of Mexico on the North Shore.
Delicious vegetarian quesadilla, didn't miss the meat at all. Chicken enchilada was yummy with Verde sauce. And pretty decent churros to round it out. All I would have done to improve it would be to have hot sauce on the table for those that like it with a bit of spice.
Amazing. We were in Auckland and ended up at Joses. It is brilliant, the kids loved it. The food was brilliant and the kids are it all. There are sombreros available to eat and nothing makes dinner more fun than a massive red hat! They look great in the photos. The chef is lovely, smiles a lot and actually looks happy as well as caring about the food. Everything was perfect.
Ordered a takeout this evening for my family and everything was perfect. Although a little pricier than other places, the portion sizes and quality was superb. Next time I’ll definitely dine in and try some margaritas 😊
Excellent service and such good quality food! Highly recommend.
An error has occurred! Please try again in a few minutes