El Jovenaso 3 Mexican Restaurant — Restaurant in Phillips

Updated Review 7/31/25 The food is nothing like it was when they opened. The burritos are significantly smaller and the Guacamole bowl was all onions and tomatoes. I ordered the steak taco bowl. No where did it mention that it would be mostly green peppers and onions. And I can't eat green peppers. There was barely 2oz of scraps of steak. I threw more than 1/2 of my plate out. If I'd wanted fajitas, I would have ordered them. Beyond disappointed 😞

Original review...was 5 stars I just couldn't wait for you to open!! The one thing I missed the most when I moved here from Chicago over 20 years ago, was the Spanish food that I grew up eating. Your menu is a wonderful assortment of delectable choices. I picked my good old standby of Carne Asada. Yum! Yum! So tender I could cut it with a butter knife and had such good flavor. The avocado I ordered on the side was perfectly ripe and tasty and perfectly complimented my Carne Asada. My husband ordered the Queso Fundido Dinner and the flavors were exquisite!! He thoroughly enjoyed it!! The staff were all friendly and service was great and I enjoyed listening to the Spanish music playing. One of the waiters was even singing along. My Mom was so disappointed we came without her, so I promised we'd be going back soon!! I'm hoping my return visit is even better than my first!! Thank you so much for coming to the Northwoods!! I for one am so happy to have you!! Bueno!! Gracias!!

3/1/22

So many favorites on the menu, it's hard to decide. Everything is so delicious! Thanks for the extra special...

We were excited to try this newer restaurant as we've been coming to Phillips for years and missed the Crystal Cafe. Inside decor was nicely done and money was definitely spent on the tables and booths. Server greeted us and there was only one other couple in the restaurant. Server asked if we wanted anything to drink and i didn't even have a chance to open the menu. I would say server was average at best. He did bring chips and salsa, but never asked us if we wanted more salsa. Again. it was a very slow night. I only had a couple minutes with the menu and he came over and hovered by our table as if I should hurry up. I didn't like the feeling. My guest also noticed it. I just decided to get a burrito because the server seemed to want to keep the show moving. Both our dishes tasted good, but we both commented the food was lukewarm. How can food not be hot when it comes out and they're not busy? I'm on the fence if I go back or not. Probably not. Wanted to like this place more, but room for...

First time there heard so many great things about this place. Food was terrible. My husband ordered carne asada I felt bad for him the meat was dry and tough. He only got a butter knife to cut with and it wouldn't cut through he had one giant jalapeno on the plate with rice and beans which were less than tasty. He got no sauce for it. I had the stuffed plabano stuffed with cheese and smothered in some red sauce that tasted like canned tomato sauce and chili powder.extremely dissatisfied. The staff were so loud and bus on their phones sounded like a party going on . Needless to say we will not be back. We were looking forrd to a wonderful...