Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Decorah: 12:35 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ.
Location & directions
201 East Water StreetDecorah, IA 52101
About Don Jose
Looking for a Mexican restaurant in Decorah? Don Jose is at 201 East Water Street, Decorah, Iowa. Our Decorah guide covers 13 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Don Jose is open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday).
Service options include dine-in.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 201 East Water Street, Decorah, IA 52101
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday)
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mexican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Don Jose’s weekday schedule with 124 other Mexican restaurants in Iowa. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 10:52 AM) and closes at 9:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 61 hours a week, 17 hours fewer than the local median of 78. 88% of Mexican restaurants in Iowa open on Sundays, and Don Jose is one of them.
Compared with 124 other Mexican restaurants in Iowa that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in Iowa
Based on 37 menus with 4,005 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Iowa, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $16.00.
We don’t have Don Jose’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Mexican restaurants in Iowa typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad | 62% | $11.99 |
| Sour Cream | 49% | $1.90 |
| Cheese Dip | 46% | $5.79 |
| Carne Asada | 43% | $18.99 |
| Pico de Gallo | 41% | $2.00 |
| Chile Relleno | 41% | $6.12 |
| Bean Dip | 41% | $7.25 |
| Huevos con Chorizo | 41% | $11.37 |
Calculated from 37 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Don Jose there are 3 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 8 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (3), Sandwiches & Delis (1), Cafes & Coffee (1), and Pizza (1).
1 place within a mile stays open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & PubsCorner Bar< 0.1 mi
- PizzaMabe's Pizza< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsThe Whippy Dip0.5 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeScooter's Coffee1.0 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway1.0 mi
What to expect at a Mexican restaurant
Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.
What to order
- Tacos al pastor or carne asada – the taqueria benchmark, usually on small corn tortillas
- Enchiladas or a mole dish – a good way to taste the kitchen’s sauces
- Burrito – a meal in itself, especially in California-style shops
- Tamales – often made in batches and sold out early
Good to know
- Chips and salsa are free at many sit-down restaurants but not at most taquerias.
- Weekend specials such as menudo, pozole or birria often sell out before evening.
- Ask how spicy a salsa is – heat levels vary hugely from one kitchen to the next.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Don Jose's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is Don Jose open on Sunday?
Yes, Don Jose is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Don Jose located?
Don Jose is located at 201 East Water Street, Decorah, IA 52101.
Does Don Jose offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Don Jose. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Don Jose open late?
No, Don Jose usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Don Jose?
There are 8 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Don Jose. Nearby options include Corner Bar (< 0.1 mi), Mabe's Pizza (< 0.1 mi), and The Whippy Dip (0.5 mi).
How much do Mexican restaurants in Iowa cost?
Based on 37 menus with 4,005 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Iowa, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $16.00.
Nearby places
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