I would describe this as Portland's version of tex-mex. For example, I had the butternut squash enchilada plate and there was 10 different tequila's to choose from on the menu. It was very good evening.
We celebrated a milestone birthday for brunch with 19 people on Saturday December 16th. To Dan, Sheila, all chefs and staff who made it so nice - THANK YOU! The service was phenomenal 👏 (Sheila, you freaking rocked it girl!!!), food was perfect and delicious 😋 and everyone had a great time! Y'all are AMAZING!! Thank you to the new owners for buying Chez and bringing back the BEST Mexican food in SW Portland!!
If you haven't tried the new brunch; you are really missing out. It is 10 Stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
We are in town for work and a friend brought us here for “the best” Mexican food! Chez Jose did not disappoint! We were greeted immediately and sat with in 5 minutes. The service was good from start to finish.
We started with the fresh chips and salsa & a couple of the house cocktails. The server only brought the mild salsa and guac. The salsa was warm and the guac was delicious and fresh. I would definitely recommend the house infused jalapeño tequila blood orange margarita!
Our host got the Carne Asada. My husband ordered the Cilantro Chicken rice bowl and I ordered the Chili Colorado .
The food was delicious. My companion had fish tacos and I had the lime chicken enchilada and shredded chicken taco. Beans were delicious as well. I liked the hot salsa!
Chez Jose is the jam. Tasty and unique twists on the classics, I love the squash enchiladas and mezcal marg. The marg is no slouch... Packs a punch and tastes "homemade". The salsas are not at all what you would expect from a traditional Mexican restaurant but they are delicious!
The staff is rad time and time again. There is a professional, no nonsense approach with a playful vibe. They are always hauling a$$ but seem to be having fun.
Lucky to live nearby!
Heard about this place recently, with the re-opening, and so I came to try a new spot. SO happy that I did. Solid salas to start and a super delicious house margarita. The real stand out foodie winner is the Lime Chicken Enchiladas and Chilli Relleno!
Must try!!
Definitely coming back to try other house specials.
Love the lime chicken enchilada. Service over the phone and in person was great and friendly. Wish we had one in Vancouver. Will eat here again.
Great little hole in the wall place.. (As we all know those are the best) Friendly service and fast... Great flavors in the carne asada.. Large portions.... I had the blood orange margarita.. Was tasty... Slow period of the day when I was there. Bartender stood around a lot... Seemed to get busy around 5pm... Great space for large parties.... Clean Environment.. Unlike most Mexican resturants... The basket of chips and salsa are NOT free... They charge...
The food was amazing and the portions were huge. The waitress was engaging and fun, we never had to wait long for anything we asked for. Would highly recommend!
I have been eating at Chez José since I was a wee pup. It's easy going, delicious Mexican food, where you can get your typical and expect anything on the menu to be more than what you expect.
Family, localvore, and vegetarian friendly.
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