Joselito's Mexican Food

(818) 951-2275

7308 Foothill Blvd (Foothill Blvd & Commerce)
Tujunga, CA 91042 34.25004 -118.29098

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Neighborhoods: Sunland, North Valley

www.Joselitos.com

Hours:

Mon-Thu 11am-10pm

Fri-Sat 11am-11pm

Sun 10am-10pm

Price:

$$

Last updated 2.03.12

What People Are Saying About Joselito's Mexican Food

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Tujunga family-owned Mexican eatery open since 1977; popular for their homemade sweet corn tamales, crab enchiladas and Sunday champagne brunch.

ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. We love the margaritas and the atmosphere is perfect for a traditional mexican restaurant whether we go inside or go out on the patio.
  2. Joselito's offered excellent food, service and ambience for any Chicano who is looking for an authentic dining experience.
  3. every item of food that has entered my mouth has been good, great atmosphere, feels like home, i will definitely continue to dine at this wonderful restaurant.
  4. nice romantic atmosphere for a date scene or to take
  5. Joselito's is fun to go to and the food is so good.
  6. Good food, good atmosphere that won't break the bank.
  7. Great food, great prices, fabulous service, beautiful atmosphere, HUGE menu, the tastiest margaritas, all tucked away in Tujunga!
  8. love the cozy setting and the friendly staff.
  9. Outstanding atmosphere and a cute patio to dine in surrounded by trees!
  10. Authentic Mexican, comfortable atmosphere
  11. Great ambience- delicious food and tasty margaritas!
  12. love the atmosphere most.
  13. the best place for Mexican food, Friendly service, family atmosphere & margaritas!
  14. Altogether Joselitos provides a great atmosphere and a wonderful meal which is very rare in Sunland- Tujunga which makes it the best.
  15. Service is always good and atmosphere is very lovely too.
  16. Lobster is delcious and the setting is romantic.
  17. The atmosphere is perfect, the staff is friendly and the margaritas are to die for!
  18. Great taste with a nice and comfortable atmosphere.
  19. As I was driving along Foothill Blvd. in Tujunga I could not help but notice the overflowing parking lot at Joselito's as this is usually a good sign of good food inside.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. absolutely the best service, great food, amazing fried ice cream.
  2. They have the best desserts as well as the hugest burrito i've ever seen.
  3. Everything was so good we had to try dessert, we could only share one we were getting pretty full.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. Their drinks are really creative and their private banquet room is great for parties.
  2. The service is good, the food is good, and the drinks are good.
  3. This local frequents Joselito's for drinks and the decent chips & salsa.
  4. My favorite drink is the blue platinum margarita.
food quality
95.17999649047852% positive
  1. The menu is huge and I have tried several dishes and never have been disapointed!
  2. ordered some enchiladas the last time i was there and the chicken was in HUGE chunks, not shreded like it should have been and the sauce was nothing special.
  3. Altogether Joselitos provides a great atmosphere and a wonderful meal which is very rare in Sunland- Tujunga which makes it the best.
  4. Just great food!
  5. The food is outstanding, and with "Taco Tuesday", or Kids eat free on Monday, not only are you getting quality Mexican food, it's affordable as well!
  6. So, if you ever have the urge for true authentic Mexican food (or a great hamburger) go to Joselito's.
  7. It has got to be the best burger I have ever eaten.
  8. the seafood at this place is better than going to redondo beach or santa monica, it just has the best flavor.
  9. love the tacos and the halibut.
  10. All of the other guests were very happy with their food too, the evening was so nice.
  11. Great ambience- delicious food and tasty margaritas!
  12. the best place for Mexican food, Friendly service, family atmosphere & margaritas!
  13. have to admit though it's more about the tasty margarita's and friendly service that keep us coming back week in and week out.
  14. Chips and salsa really make a difference, and there chips were great, salsa so so.
  15. every item of food that has entered my mouth has been good, great atmosphere, feels like home, i will definitely continue to dine at this wonderful restaurant.
  16. If you are looking for good food and a fair price you can't beat Joselito's
  17. Good food, good atmosphere that won't break the bank.
  18. My favorite is the chicken ranchero (MAKE IT A PERMENENT MENU ITEM PLEASE!
  19. Worst Mexican food joint I've ever been to
  20. Joselito's has great food at outstanding prices.
  21. The food is much more authentic and I'm sure they will get your order right.
  22. The food is great!
  23. The food was orriginal authentic Mexican food.
  24. Everything on the menu sounds so delicious you want to try everything, but you can't because the portions are soooo big.
  25. Joselito's offered excellent food, service and ambience for any Chicano who is looking for an authentic dining experience.
  26. best mexican food!
  27. The margaritas were just so so and the food was not very great.
  28. The hostess is always extraordinarily welcoming, making guests feel at 'home', and the food is absolutely delicious, fresh, and uniquely authentic.
  29. I've loved Mexican food my whole life.
  30. Fast, friendly service and delicious eats!
  31. Joselito's (West) is so welcoming and VERY kid friendly that I can bring my children along with ease and they enjoy the food the children's menu has to offer.
  32. That's some good sauce I can't wait to try the others.
  33. Outstanding service and mouth watering food!
  34. really enjoyed my food as well.
  35. The margaritas were tasty, I don't think I've had such a high quaility house margarita before.
  36. Enjoy coming here for good Mexican food, although the San Fernando area has many restaurants.
  37. Nothing is better than a great steak and a grande Margarita on the rocks.
  38. The food was great.
  39. Good food, great margaritas, fast & courteous service.
  40. Joselitos West is one of the few authentic mexican restaurants with class.
  41. happy food.
  42. Besides being a tad pricey for mexican food ( which is the same basic 5 ingredients) I love this place.
  43. They have a great happy hour with a small buffet with everything from rice and beans to taquitos.
  44. From hole in the walls to high end joints I could write a book, and give myself about a 99% that if you followed that advice you'll have a great meal.
  45. Great food, great prices, fabulous service, beautiful atmosphere, HUGE menu, the tastiest margaritas, all tucked away in Tujunga!
  46. Great Place, great food
  47. The dining area of Joselitos was filled with the air of enjoyment and the tables were stacked high with great food.
  48. Overall, Joselitos is a very professional establishment with great food and a wonderful waitstaff.
  49. Cozy, great service and wonderful food!
  50. Friendly staff, large menu, great chips & salsa.
  51. And you know what they say about a chef who can make a good soup.
  52. Best Mexican food anywhere!
  53. absolutely the best service, great food, amazing fried ice cream.
  54. My wifes fish tacos where amazing and my Burrito lito was not only delicious it was huge!
  55. When you open the door your senses are flooded with the smell of wonderful authentic Mexican cuisine.
  56. My husband will usually order a different dish on the menu for variety each time we dine, and he has never been let down by any choice on the menu.
  57. just ate the best shrimp and crab enchiladas with green sauce.
  58. darn good Mexican food
  59. love the food!
  60. would highly recommend this place to anyone who loves authentic Mexican food!
  61. This local frequents Joselito's for drinks and the decent chips & salsa.
  62. okay if you know authentic mexican food
  63. If you want to see a really big burrito get a Burrito Lito.
  64. had the Lobster Encilada combo Very tasty good price $14.00 good portion and a Margarita very good
  65. Joselito's is fun to go to and the food is so good.
  66. Joselito's has got to be without a doubt the best and most authentic Mexican restaurant north of the border and better then most that are south of the border.
  67. The food is very authentic.
  68. especially recommend the nachos with fajita meat (chicken and steak), they are sinful but very good, and they reheat well.
  69. Really good Mexican food!
  70. like the cuisine so much, that I went so far as to actually write down on a piece of paper what I thought the ingredients entailed in their delicious, homemeade albondigas soup, which is my staple food whenever I dine (there).
  71. You can not cover up bad taste with piles of beans and rice.
  72. The service is fantastic, the prices are very resonable, and the food is great.
  73. find this local delight to be the best mexican food!
  74. The service is good, the food is good, and the drinks are good.
  75. very clean invorment with good food and great service overall great place to eat.
  76. It's full of high quaility meat and fresh ingredients.
  77. As for the tacos, I felt bad sending perfectly good food back to the kitchen so I suggested that he only charge me for what I ordered and I would eat three of the chicken tacos he brought me instead.
  78. food was excellent too!
  79. The food may not be authentic Mexican- it's more Mexican with a little bit of an American Twist.
  80. They have the best desserts as well as the hugest burrito i've ever seen.
  81. As I was driving along Foothill Blvd. in Tujunga I could not help but notice the overflowing parking lot at Joselito's as this is usually a good sign of good food inside.
  82. If you are looking to fill your soul with culture and tummy with some great food you must eat at Joselitos!
  83. My wife and I shared one of there house specailty platinum margaritas (we aren't big drinkers) tasty.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. Great food, great prices, fabulous service, beautiful atmosphere, HUGE menu, the tastiest margaritas, all tucked away in Tujunga!
  2. Everything on the menu sounds so delicious you want to try everything, but you can't because the portions are soooo big.
  3. Joselito's (West) is so welcoming and VERY kid friendly that I can bring my children along with ease and they enjoy the food the children's menu has to offer.
  4. Friendly staff, large menu, great chips & salsa.
  5. also enjoy the Sunday Brunch they have- great selection and the most reasonably priced one I've ever seen :)
  6. The menu is huge and I have tried several dishes and never have been disapointed!
  7. This always me to forego the menu & go straight for the special~ which is always creative.
  8. My husband will usually order a different dish on the menu for variety each time we dine, and he has never been let down by any choice on the menu.
  9. would order it again, but I would really like to go back and try something else from that huge menu.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. the best place for Mexican food, Friendly service, family atmosphere & margaritas!
  2. great little place!
  3. It is a great place to go when you want a nice dining out experience but do not have a lot of cash.
  4. got a really good vibe from the place, everyone was cheerful & helpful
  5. Joselito's is my favorite mexican restaurant.
  6. Joselito's has got to be without a doubt the best and most authentic Mexican restaurant north of the border and better then most that are south of the border.
  7. every item of food that has entered my mouth has been good, great atmosphere, feels like home, i will definitely continue to dine at this wonderful restaurant.
  8. very clean invorment with good food and great service overall great place to eat.
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. would order it again, but I would really like to go back and try something else from that huge menu.
service
100.0% positive
  1. The service is good, the food is good, and the drinks are good.
  2. Everyone is greeted with a warm and friendly smile.
  3. Joselito's (West) is so welcoming and VERY kid friendly that I can bring my children along with ease and they enjoy the food the children's menu has to offer.
  4. The hostess is always extraordinarily welcoming, making guests feel at 'home', and the food is absolutely delicious, fresh, and uniquely authentic.
  5. happy people.
  6. Good food, great margaritas, fast & courteous service.
  7. was at the hostess desk on the way bragging about how much i loved everything & they showed me the awards they had won last year.
  8. And the service is excellent - whether alone or with a group.
  9. The service is also very great everyone is very attentive and very concerned with your happiness
  10. Joselito's offered excellent food, service and ambience for any Chicano who is looking for an authentic dining experience.
  11. was amazed at the great service you get here!
  12. The waiter recommended it and said it was homemade.
  13. The waiter was excellent.
  14. Server was nice and friendly.
  15. Fast, friendly service and delicious eats!
  16. Friendly staff, large menu, great chips & salsa.
  17. Outstanding Food & service
  18. The staff is awesome.
  19. Outstanding service and mouth watering food!
  20. Great meals with great service.
  21. Great food, great prices, fabulous service, beautiful atmosphere, HUGE menu, the tastiest margaritas, all tucked away in Tujunga!
  22. The atmosphere is perfect, the staff is friendly and the margaritas are to die for!
  23. the best place for Mexican food, Friendly service, family atmosphere & margaritas!
  24. have to admit though it's more about the tasty margarita's and friendly service that keep us coming back week in and week out.
  25. love the cozy setting and the friendly staff.
  26. absolutely the best service, great food, amazing fried ice cream.
  27. have never been served by a medicore waiter they are all by far the most professional people in a restaurant, caring and quick!
  28. Cozy, great service and wonderful food!
  29. We are always greeted with a smile and find the servers very knowledgeable AND friendly.
  30. very clean invorment with good food and great service overall great place to eat.
  31. The service is fantastic, the prices are very resonable, and the food is great.
value
100.0% positive
  1. If you are looking for good food and a fair price you can't beat Joselito's
  2. had the Lobster Encilada combo Very tasty good price $14.00 good portion and a Margarita very good
  3. Besides being a tad pricey for mexican food ( which is the same basic 5 ingredients) I love this place.
  4. Everything on the menu sounds so delicious you want to try everything, but you can't because the portions are soooo big.
  5. My wifes fish tacos where amazing and my Burrito lito was not only delicious it was huge!
  6. The menu is huge and I have tried several dishes and never have been disapointed!
  7. The food is outstanding, and with "Taco Tuesday", or Kids eat free on Monday, not only are you getting quality Mexican food, it's affordable as well!
  8. Great food, great prices, fabulous service, beautiful atmosphere, HUGE menu, the tastiest margaritas, all tucked away in Tujunga!
  9. would order it again, but I would really like to go back and try something else from that huge menu.
  10. Joselito's has great food at outstanding prices.
  11. foot was great for good price
  12. The prices are affordable, the environment always clean and sanitary, and the outdoor patio offers a refreshing breeze for stimulating conversation with what else but the platinum margaritas, which are to DIE FOR!
  13. It is a very satisfying experience and the price is just right!
  14. The service is fantastic, the prices are very resonable, and the food is great.
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. have never been served by a medicore waiter they are all by far the most professional people in a restaurant, caring and quick!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/08/10

An All-Around Favorite!!

by Terry Blair

I have eaten at all the different "big' name Mexican restaurants and that's all they have going for them is their name...and maybe their "big" prices. Joselito's, by far, is the absolute best!! Every meal is fresh to order and always served by warm, friendly servers. All meals are reasonably priced. It's great for a party of one or for a party of 40. Joselito's may be family owned business but every customer is treated like family.

2 Star Rating: Below Average

08/07/10

so wonderful food

by Bubuxu

cheese is good ,turkey is good

4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/28/10

Great Taste

by MeanBroad

Besides being a tad pricey for mexican food ( which is the same basic 5 ingredients) I love this place. Great taste with a nice and comfortable atmosphere.

  • Pros: Authentic
  • Cons: $$
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/21/09

Cozy, great service and wonderful food!

by Jo Ann Hutchinson

I sat out side on my last visit and it was comfortable and charming.

  • Pros: The food is fresh and fabulous, try the Chili con queso
  • Cons: none
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/19/09

Best Mexican Restaurant in Town!

by Diane Schneider

I had the best group party in a private room. My staff is still raving about the food, drinks and service.

  • Pros: Great menu/Awesome margaritas/Best Sunday Brunch
  • Cons: I tend to eat alot cause it's so good!

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  • never bad dining experience
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  • great meal
  • huge menu
  • really creative drinks
  • like authentic mexican cuisine
  • delicious albondigas soup
  • huge wifes fish tacos
  • always pleasant waitstaff
  • like outdoor seating
  • fast delicious
  • always clean environment
  • comfortable romantic atmosphere
  • very knowledgeable server
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