Cafe Jose in Sedona
Cafe José is a family‑owned Mexican and American diner in West Sedona known for big portions, good prices, and all‑day breakfast.
Basics
- Address: 2370 State Route 89A, Suite 1, Sedona, AZ 86336.
- Hours:
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- Mon–Tue: 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Wed–Fri: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Sat: 7:00 am – 7:30 pm
- Sun: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm.
- Vibe: Casual, colorful diner with booths and a friendly, “local favorite” feel; breakfast, lunch, and dinner with both American comfort food and Mexican plates.
Current price examples
Lunch highlights
From their current lunch menu:
- Torta Cubana (“King of Sandwiches”): 15.99.
- Sedona Burger (cheese, bacon, avocado, their most popular burger): 16.99.
- Reuben: 14.99.
- Homemade soup & 1/2 sandwich combo: 12.99.​
- BLT: 11.99; BLTCA (BLT + cheese & avocado): 14.99.​
- Classic Club; Turkey, Bacon & Avocado: 15.99 each.​
Burgers (with fries, slaw, etc.): most around 15.99–16.99, with upgrades like sweet potato fries or onion rings +2 and side salad or cup of soup +4.99.​
Dinner / “South of the Border” prices
From their dinner/Mexican menu:​
- Nacho Supreme: 13.99.
- Chicken or Beef Fajitas: 19.99.
- Steak (ribeye) Fajitas: 19.99.
- Seafood Fajitas: 19.99.​
- Bean & Cheese Burrito: 13.99.
- Beef or Chicken Burrito: 15.99.
- Carne Asada Burrito: 19.99.
- Shrimp Burrito: 19.99.​
- Carne Asada Platter: 19.99.​
- Pork Chops Marsala: 18.99; Country Fried Steak: 18.99; Ribeye Steak: 20.99.​
- Homemade Flan (dessert): 4.99.​
Breakfast and overall cost
- Breakfast is served all day with both American and Mexican options (huevos rancheros, chilaquiles, BYO breakfast burrito, French toast, etc.); most breakfast plates fall roughly into the low‑ to mid‑teens based on their “basic breakfasts & combos” and popular‑dishes sections.
- In general, expect about 12–18 for most breakfasts and lunches and roughly 16–21 for full Mexican dinner plates, before drinks, tax, and tip.
Cafe José posts detailed lunch and dinner prices; breakfast is similar in range even when exact numbers aren’t listed line‑by‑line.
Lunch prices
From the current lunch menu:
- Torta Cubana (King of Sandwiches): 15.99.
- Sedona Burger (cheese, bacon, avocado): 16.99.
- Classic Burger: 14.99; Mushroom Swiss Burger: 15.99.
- BLT: 11.99; BLTCA (with cheese & avocado): 14.99.
- Reuben: 14.99.
- Classic Club; Turkey, Bacon & Avocado: 15.99 each.
- Soup & 1/2 sandwich combo: 12.99.
Most burgers and sandwiches are about 14.99–16.99, including fries or another side; sweet potato fries/onion rings +2, side salad or cup of soup +4.99.​
Dinner / Mexican and American plates
From the “South of the Border” and dinner sections:​
- Nacho Supreme: 13.99.
- Chicken or Beef Fajitas: 19.99.
- Steak (ribeye) Fajitas: 19.99.
- Seafood Fajitas: 19.99.
- Bean & Cheese Burrito: 13.99.
- Beef or Chicken Burrito: 15.99.
- Carne Asada Burrito: 19.99.
- Shrimp Burrito: 19.99.
- Carne Asada Platter: 19.99.
- Pork Chops Marsala: 18.99.
- Country Fried Steak: 18.99.
- Ribeye Steak: 20.99.
- Homemade Flan: 4.99.
Most Mexican combination plates and larger dinners are in the 16–21 range.​
Breakfast and overall range
- Breakfast (served all day) covers basics like eggs, pancakes, breakfast burritos, chilaquiles, and huevos rancheros; recent menus and reviews place most breakfast plates roughly in the low‑ to mid‑teens.
- For planning, expect around 12–18 per person for breakfast or lunch and 16–21 for hearty dinner plates, before drinks, tax, and tip.
Cafe José’s most popular items are their Mexican breakfasts, Sedona Burger, combo plates, and a few home‑style dinners.
Breakfast favorites
- Huevos Rancheros – The single most‑recommended dish; called out by locals as their favorite huevos rancheros near Sedona and listed among the top “popular dishes.”
- Build‑Your‑Own Breakfast Burrito – Very frequently ordered; you pick eggs plus three fillings like chorizo, bacon, cheese, potatoes, etc.
- Ranch Breakfast and Huevos Garcia – Both show up repeatedly in the popular‑dishes section and reviews.
- Chilaquiles – Another breakfast item guests mention often, especially with carne asada.
- French Toast and Breakfast Sandwich – Commonly praised among the classic American breakfast options.
Lunch and all‑day favorites
- Sedona Burger – Explicitly described by the restaurant as their “most popular” burger, topped with cheese, bacon, and avocado.
- Torta Cubana – Marketed as “The King of Sandwiches,” stuffed with ham, queso fresco, pork carnitas, avocado, tomato, lettuce, and onions.
- Reuben – Featured on their site as “one of the best Reubens in town” and mentioned in local write‑ups.
- Taco Salad – Often appears in popular‑dish lists on review sites.
Mexican dinners and comfort plates
- Chimichanga – Frequently highlighted in popular‑dish lists and reviews.
- Fajitas (chicken, beef, or steak) – A common recommendation for dinner, listed prominently on the Mexican menu.
- Carne Asada Burrito and Carne Asada Platters – Show up often in menu highlights and guest comments.
- Country Fried Steak, Meatloaf, and Chicken Piccata – Home‑style “down‑home” dinners noted in their own highlights and local guides.
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