Don Jose's Mexican Restaurant

4.0 ( 353 reviews )
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$20–30
127 W Pioneer Ave, Homer, AK 99603, United States
+1 907-235-7963
Don Jose's Mexican Restaurant, located at 127 W Pioneer Ave in Homer, AK, stands out as a beloved family spot for locals and visitors alike. Renowned for its authentic and fresh Mexican cuisine, the restaurant has garnered resounding praise from patrons. Aurianna Richtback highlights the friendly atmosphere and delicious margaritas, while MDF FT raves about the 10/10 food and exceptional service, especially from the attentive server Chala. The menu offers generous servings that reminisce of classic southern California flavors, as noted by Theresina Lloyd. The Cadillac margarita, crafted with Patron, has become a favorite, showcasing the restaurant's commitment to quality ingredients. Laurie Gentle emphasizes the warm and welcoming environment, referring to the dedicated staff as part of the restaurant's charm. In essence, Don Jose's is not just another eatery; it embodies the spirit of community and familial ties, making it a must-visit for anyone in Homer seeking a genuine culinary experience. With each dish and margarita, you’re not just dining, but creating cherished memories in a space filled with warmth and hospitality.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Outdoor seating
    • Delivery
    • Takeaway
    • Dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Fast service
    • Great beer selection
    • Great cocktails
  • Popular for
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • Beer
    • Cocktails
    • Coffee
    • Comfort food
    • Food
    • Quick bite
    • Small plates
    • Spirits
    • Wine
  • Dining options
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Catering
    • Dessert
    • Seating
    • Table service
  • Amenities
    • Bar on site
    • Toilet
    • Wi-Fi
    • Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Groups
    • Tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Cheques
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs
    • Kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Parking

Reviews For Don Jose's Mexican Restaurant

Aurianna Richtback
Jun 17,2025
Don Joses in Homer is our go to family spot. Friendly, amazing with our kiddo, the food is always good and the margaritas are yummy too. Forgot to take photos until halfway through it's that yummy. Highly recommend!
MDF FT
Jun 15,2025
Hands down, the best Mexican restaurant in Homer. I Highly recommend this place enough to anyone visiting Homer. The food? Absolutely delicious , 10/10 no doubt. And we're loving the vibes here. Massive shoutout to our server, Chala, for going above and beyond in ensuring we got exactly what we wanted . My husband couldn't be happier with his birthday dinner . Totally in love with this place will visit again
Travis Moore
May 27,2025
Love going here. Food is great, price is very reasonable and service is on point. We love Linka and Yolanda, they are always friendly and take great care of us. If you're looking for a great place to sit down and eat I highly recommend going here.
Theresina Lloyd
May 24,2025
I was pleasantly surprised that the food was very much like the Don Jose's in Southern California where I used to live. It's not a franchise like most others, like Subway and McDonald's, and that is very cool. The food was very good and oh man, the Cadillac margarita was oh so delicious (made with Patron). The server, sadly I don't remember her name, was a delight and was also the maker of the margarita.
Laurie Gentle
May 23,2025
Fresh and authentic! We appreciate the authentic and fresh food. We always get at Don Jose’s. The bonus is the wonderful people who work there. We have had many of the menu items and find the servings to be generous. Ask for the special Yolandarita!! This is an awesome family who has been in Homer for a very long time. Anyone who knows them will tell you they are the most generous, hard-working folks around.
Preacher 2016 (Preacher)
May 2,2025
We have always liked this place but now I can say I love it! They have a new cook and it has taken their food to a new level of awesome! My only reason for a 4 instead of 5 is cuz they changed the rice. Once they bring back the old rice I will give it a 5! I love the friendly & fast service. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxing. It's such a lovely experience. Update: The original rice is back and more fantastic than ever! Thank you Don Jose and Staff, you are the best ps The rice is the best it's ever been.
Crystal Willis
Apr 27,2025
Awesome place to go, great service, good food, and great atmosphere. Very clean and inviting. I'm definitely going again.
Rhonda Haskell
Mar 22,2025
Came for a quick drink with a friend, ended up eating dinner, Marsela and Yolanda waited on us. I had Baja tacos and my friend had chili Colorado. The food was great, service was excellent! Very friendly atmosphere and made us feel welcome .

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