Jose's Mexican Grill & Cantina — Restaurant in Hot Springs

My wife and I frequent Hot Springs a couple times per month and we love to try places we haven't been before, especially Mexican food.

This. Place. Is. A. GEM! Our entire experience was something to remember from the moment we walked through the doors until we left with bellies full. The mural is beautiful, tables are ornate as well as the seats.

Chips and Salsa came out very quickly and it was accompanied by a green sauce (delicious and tasting of cucumber), which was a real treat. We ordered a small guacamole and queso for appetizers.

I ordered two specials. First, the Tamale lunch special (3 Tamales with chili sauce). They were delicate, moist and delicious. The rice and beans were just as tasty. Second, I had two chicken enchiladas with sour cream sauce. It's rare to find a place in Arkansas with GOOD sour cream sauce. Theirs was amazing, but most importantly the chicken was so juicy and flavorful. Without a doubt delicious!

My wife ordered Al Pastor Street Tacos and as much as she loved them, I wish I had ordered them too! The seasoning and cook was outstanding and with just a little bit of heat.

Service and cleanliness was impeccable! We will for...

If you want the best Tex-Mex for miles, come to this place. This is actually their 2nd location, but both have the best Mexican food! There are others in town, but trust me, I've had Mexican food in a lot of other places in the south, some big chains too... but you won't find any better. My brother-in-law lives in Tulsa and he says they don't have anything like it where he lives. They make their own salsa fresh daily, along with their own strawberry punch. It's like drinking a fresh strawberry! It's not a pale, see-through drink you might get other places. When you are seated, chips and salsa are delivered to your table fast! They friendly, accomodating, children are welcome, they have a bar, service is fast and food comes to your table fresh and hot. It doesn't wait around in the kitchen! If you like cheese dip, order the white queso. You'll think you've died and gone to heaven! It's that good! I know this sounds like a paid promotion, but it's not. I live here in Hot Springs, and we go there often. Show up on Friday night and you just might...

My husband Walt and I were going to be meeting his son for a surprise 50th birthday close by at a karaoke lounge bar and I had wanted to try this restaurant for sometime. My husband and I always like to sit at the bar if we can so we did and that is where we met Pedro our bartender and server. Pedro was so personable, informative, attentive and made sure that our order was presented as ordered. Pedro also pointed out the owner who I made a point to introduce myself to to tell him what a wonderful experience my husband and I had of which Pedro had a great deal to do with. The owner was very gracious as well and went to introduce himself to my husband as well. As for the drinks and food well, from both red and green salsa and chips, margaritas and our huge meals were delicious. My husband and I live in Hot Springs Village but my Stepson and his family live on the other side of Lake Hamilton so we Will DEFINITELY be back and hopefully get Pedro as our bartender and server as...