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Jose's Mexican Cafe & Cantina

Jose's Mexican Cafe & Cantina

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+1 808 732 18 331134 Koko Head Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii 96816 · Kaimuki

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Where to find them

1134 Koko Head Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii 96816

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About

The History Behind Jose's Jose's Mexican Café and Cantina opened in November 1973 by the Martinez Family. Oldest brother, Joe, opened the La Paloma Mexican Restaurant on Kapiolani in 1966. The younger brothers and sisters followed Joe to Hawaii, moving one by one and working for Joe at La Paloma. After working for a few years, the younger brothers, and sisters decided to open Jose's in 1973. Jose's first cook was taught by Mom, Ina, using her own family recipes for enchiladas, salsa, Spanish rice and beans. Today, Jose's is still serving up great Mexican dishes and refreshing margaritas on 1134 Kokohead Avenue in Kaimuki, Hawaii.

Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Hours

Wednesday
11 AM to 9 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 9 PM
Friday
11 AM to 10 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 10 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 9 PM
Monday
11 AM to 9 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 9 PM
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