Jose's Hacienda — Restaurant in Niles Township

Came here on a whim. Mexican food, or really tasty well prepared Mexican food, is hard to find. We try everything that “might have” potential. So we hunted down Jose’s. And it’s a hunt. 3rd floor of an office building. Get off the elevator and head down the hall to the end, take a left and it’s down in the right in the mail room. That’s right, the mail room.

We walked in to no one around but chilies boiling on the stove with amazing aroma. Good start and good sign. Jose makes it all from scratch, no bottled sauce of any kind. Jose himself runs the place and cooks. He’s really kind and friendly. He’s also a really good cook.

We had the breakfast burritos with hot sauce and green sauce. The spice was zippy without overwhelming the flavors. The flavors are layered, egg, onion, bacon, chilies and a few other spices. It was really tasty. Honestly, it had to be the location that prevents this place not being packed. The prices are overly reasonable and the portions are huge.

I looked at the negative reviews and they are worth reading. My guess is one of them is a competitor it was born without taste buds. The others are just trouble finding the place.

Do yourself a favor. Drive to 9933 Lawlor Ave. Search the 3rd floor until you find the mailroom. Eat. I didn’t add a good photo of the food because I was eating it and forgot about...

A real hidden gem this is like a cafeteria not a Mexican restaurant so if you're looking for all the ambience this is not the place. Looking for good food this is Jose is awesome!! I brought my friend Steve we go like every other day we get a chance. you're looking for a good burrito, torta, tacos, this is the place to go. Was looking for good Mexican food lived in Skokie area for a while been driving into the city but then I found this place was right under my nose. Highly recommend to friends and anybody who likes good Mexican food. The address is kind of tricky to find but it's correct just go in the elevator go up to the third floor turn right go all the way down turn left and there it is. Jose works by himself and so be patient. He also takes orders by the phone his hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday Sunday closed. Everything is made fresh daily so if you think this is like McDonald's where you're in and out it's not like that. And he only takes cash only no credit cards or stop at the ATM so bring money. He has other stuff on his menu his prices have changed their little higher but well worth it due to COVID-19 check out his website he is the new prices on there. He also serves breakfast and...

A true hidden gem, possibly the most authentically straightforward Mexican food in the burbs. Really delicious. Whatever you get, make sure you get some of the salsa verde - I love salsa verdes, and this one is seriously good - fresh and bright and clearly made with love and consideration. Jose is awesome - a kind and very hardworking one man show, great positive energy. The space itself is on the 3rd floor: go down the hallway, make a left at the end, and the cafeteria space will be on your right. Cash only, or...