Chez Jose' East
(503) 280-9888
2200 NE Broadway St
Portland,
OR
97232
45.5349
-122.6428
Neighborhoods: Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods, Sullivan's Gulch
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In Short
The loud, vibrant atmosphere in this eatery is complemented by brightly colored walls featuring neon beer signs and TVs airing sports. The consistent Mexican fare includes house-made (and dairy-free) guacamole and chips. Entrees include chipotle-honey camarones--lime juice-marinated prawns served with a spicy, sweet honey sauce and a hearty veggie quesadilla. The green-chili relleno is stuffed with cheddar cheese, cloaked in egg batter and fried crispy.
User Reviews
whaddyameanmorewater
June 04, 2009
So, I felt compelled to write after reading the last couple of reviews. I come here a lot (TRIVIA NIGHT YEAH!) and I have never had a bad experience. The dining room is not for singles or couples without kids though and I do recommend you dine in the bar area if you are allergic to them. Food is cheap and good for what you get, which is A LOT. I take home half my order (that's the problem with free chips). The margaritas are good too. I eat out often and service here is better than most. Fife rules in the bar!
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Welikefoodalot
May 30, 2009
Even the water tasted bad at this hole. Let's get the most important thing out of the way here: there was what tasted like a cleaning chemical of some sort IN OUR FOOD. Before we even had a chance to complain, the waitress hurried over and warned us that another table had alerted her to the frightening chemical tasting beans--she told us explicitly not to eat them, but she wouldn't compensate us for the meal... instead we got about $2 off our entire bill. That aside, even the dishes not containing the chemical beans were freakish perversions of mexican food. Both my boyfriend and I grew up close to the border and there's nothing authentic--or even approaching mexican--about the place. We left our uneaten plates in disgust and will never return. You'd be better off at taco bell.
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volkman
February 22, 2009
We used to go to Chez Jose a lot but hadn't been there in quite some time. So we were surprised last night to see that it's been turned into a day care/restaurant. Many, many kids running around under foot. I assume they were there with their parents but it was hard to tell. The decibel level was unbelievable! I believe there should be kid-friendly restaurants, and I guess this is one now. But there's a difference between a restaurant where families are encouraged to bring their kids and one where they're able to drop kids off to run amok (or so it appears from the non-kids patrons' point of view). I have kids (grown now) and we used to take them out, but if they started getting down and running around, screaming, crying, throwing a fit or exhibiting any bad behavior, I took them to the car to wait it out until they could get it together. It was a good opportunity to teach them about how to behave in public. No such effort was seen from the parents in Chez Jose East last night. Ugh. It doesn't matter what the food is like (I think it was good?) if the ambiance is non-existent, even hostile. Just be aware before coming here expecting a relaxing night out.
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Save Money:
It's perfect for families: Kids eat for free from a limited menu from 5pm to 7pm on weeknights. There's also an ample supply of house crayons and paper to keep the little hands busy.
Know Before You Go:
For televised sporting events, Chez Jose is an alternative to your neighborhood pub. Mexican fare is ideal for munching while you take advantage of the fully stocked bar.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Cheap Eats, Outdoor Dining
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
