Jose Jalapenos Authentic Mexican Restaurant

The excellent service doesn't make up for the generic American-Mexican food coming out of the kitchen. The cooks may know what they're doing, but the owners are holding them back to serve the gentrified yuppies who live in the area. You know exactly what you're getting, and if that's what you want the 3 chimi platter is waiting for you.

I am not a foodie, so they may have more informed opinions. The restaurant has relocated from borderline shabby southeast Columbia conveniently near U.S. Highway 63 and Nifong/AC to the leading edge of the southwest sprawl, still on AC. That building is a new mini-shopping plaza behind a gas station and slightly concealed from the road. Parking is convenient and plentiful. The reserved table was available when we arrived. The food was as good as any of the other 4 or 5 Mexican restaurants around Columbia, MO that I have tried. The menu had a lot of items. Whether it had a variety is a question best left to an expert. The descriptions were often indistinguishable to me. The service was fast but the servers changed shift between order and delivery. Estimates are that two of the 8 in our party did not get what they ordered but just accepted the situation due to the language difficulty in communication. There was little interaction with the servers during the meal. Associating the bills with the customers did not go quickly. If my bill was for what I ordered then the price was a dollar more than indicated on the menu. At this point not worth disputing. The one special "no dairy" order was correctly made and delivered and appreciated. Some servings were generous enough to require take-out bags. Dietary restrictions: Dairy-free request honored. Parking: Seemed like plenty. Kid-friendliness: Saw family groups

The only place we'll go for Mexican food! Doesn't matter that it's a 30 minute drive. We love Jose Jalapenos! Always a delicious experience.

FANTASTIC!! The service and food were all amazing.

7 of five for this place! The food was some of the best authentic Mexican food I've had. Service here is super fast and friendly. Our waitress even the shift lead we're making drink and chips and salsa refills. The portion size was amazing as well. Same price for plates at places but here at Jose's the serving sizes were dang near double. I'm a chimnichango fan. There base plate came with two chimmis is! Both could be the same meat or a choice from 3 meats. Good job Staff and owners. Bravo bravo. Your nailing it!

Beautiful evening out on the patio. Wonderful sunset . Fajitas & Margaritas, very yummy ! Parking: 2 large lots.

Was greeted as soon as I walked in the door. It was very clean and staff was friendly. My food came out quickly and it was fresh and hot. I didn't have to ask for extra napkins. I would go again