Joe Peña's Stuttgart in Stuttgart

The food is absolutely delicious, but the chef who made the mole sauce may be in love ;). That's what they say when a dish is a little too salty🙈 Otherwise extremely tasty and the rest was perfectly balanced and not too salty. We shared the dessert. The service was very good. Will be happy to come back! 😊

Was very tasty! Thanks for the great food

Food was very salty. Waiter was kind and catered to my children. Do not recommend the fajitas. Expensive.

Schon das 4 mal hier unsere Weihnachtsfeier gefeiert. Die Speisen sind hervorragend und der Service ist grandios, obwohl das Restaurant voll besetzt war. Die Essen kamen zur gleichen Zeit an den Tisch,sodass wir gemeinsam essen konnten. Immer jedes Jahr wieder. Schon gebucht für 2025👍

Great cocktails and delicious food, friendly service

Joe Pena's is a solid, slightly upscale Mexican restaurant. Here you can get typical food, plus good cocktails. Comparable to enchiladas and sausalitos. The Entradas Mixtas appetizer platter we ordered was okay overall, but not cheap at just under 15 euros per person. In my opinion, there isn't that much on the main plate, nor is it particularly high quality. Some things like the chicken are seasoned well, others are not. The corn on the cob tasted more like water. Without the nachos it wouldn't be worth it. But one or two are still tasty. In a direct comparison, I think the starter plate at Enchilada is better. If you've already spent almost 30 euros, you can either save and order affordable tacos or tortillas, or steak like we did. We went all out and ordered Carne De Las Especias with special spice rubs and Costillas Cubana with also a special marinade. Both medium. Grilled it was perfect, the first one tasted a little too strongly of the marinade, the second one we can clearly say was one of the better ones you can get in the Stuttgart area. Great meat and marinade. The side dish prices are reasonable (up to 4.50 depending on the option). We had steakhouse potatoes, a side salad and sweet potato fries here. Except for the salad, which was rather weak, there were hot and tasty side dishes. The side dishes directly with the steak with the red sauce, herb butter, salt and corn on the cob are also good. Let's move on to the cocktails. On Tuesday we had happy hour until 8 p.m., but that day every margarita was available for 7.50 anyway. The regular prices are mostly over 10 euros. We had the Joes Classic and the version with mango. Both well made and tasty. However, my criticism is that these are not served in the typical glasses. You shouldn't have any illusions either, the cocktails are made with rather cheap brands, the alcohol content also varies somewhat, my version was quite strong, which is good. In general, it's good that there are promotional days, which you should pay attention to, as the price level is not low. The ambience is typical for this concept, but we noticed that the tables and chairs seemed quite worn out, some of them wobbled and the seating was very tight. There is no padding whatsoever, and after 2 hours we no longer felt the need to sit any longer. It's quite uncomfortable, sorry. Reservations are mandatory on the weekend, even during the week it is easily half full and we have reserved. Overall, the staff was good and plentiful, but given the prices I expect the same. In fact, they could have been friendlier here. The location in Stuttgart is not far from the main station, but is still somewhat inconvenient. I give a solid 4 stars because the respective points of criticism are complemented by positive things, e.g. the rather high prices due to promotional days and there was a positive and negative aspect to everything. The two of us left 130 euros, not unusual for Stuttgart, but when you consider that we only had one round of cocktails and the happy hour price, you notice how the prices have gone up. Compared to the competition, Joe Penas is only open in the evenings and doesn't have a cheap lunch menu.

Taco Tuesday - a must. Simply delicious tacos! Courteous service and nice ambience. We also have promotions on other days that definitely have to be tried out 😊

The food is terrible and tasteless. The guacamole was just crushed avocado, without lemon or salt, let alone onion or tomato. I ordered a supposedly spicy dish and it wasn't spicy. The restaurant was only at half capacity and they still sat us next to a huge table where it seemed like we were sitting with them because there was no space. I think it's fine for a drink but never again for dinner.

Great tasting food, great cocktails and super friendly, cheerful staff. Keep it up - we'll be back.

Except the food, everything was great. Food was almost unseasoned. The grated Gauda cheese wasn't even melted yet. Maybe you should just drink there.

Wie waren in den vergangenen Jahren immer wieder hier, in letzter Zeit auch öfters. Und wie immer war auch diesmal alles super. Das Personal ist extrem nett und zuvorkommend und bleibt auch cool und freundlich wenn der Laden brummt. Das Ambiente ist sehr stimmig, egal ob innen oder im Sommer auch gerne draußen. Die Cocktails sind seeeehr gut gemixt, da wird nicht an kostbarem Stoff wie hochwertiger Rum, Vodka, Brandy, Gin oder anderen hochgeistigen Essenzen gespart. Und das selbst zur Happy Hour. Das Essen ist immer frisch und alles was wir gegessen hatten, war sehr lecker. Die Karte unterscheidet sich auch erfreulich von den anderen TexMex Läden. Es gibt immer wieder neues zu entdecken, auch Gerichte die man so noch nicht kannte. Das alles ist tatsächlich preiswert, im Sinne von, die Produkte und der Service sind ihren Preis wert. Nachdem uns in den letzten Jahren andere Restaurants in diesem Genre wiederholt enttäuscht hatten sind wir froh diese erfrischende Alternative gefunden zu haben. Das Gesamtpaket stimmt, wir kommen definitiv wieder.

Dingy, outdated shop. Chicken wings tasty but very sporty at 15.80 :((( Chicken breast completely tasteless really disgusting!!! After criticism, no apology, service was constantly gone… Never again, thanks for nothing :((

Top Mexican, good cocktails, also suitable for large groups. 👍🏼

Disfrutamos mucho de nuestra cena; el servicio era muy bueno; cantidad bastante grande de comida. Margarita era muy débil hasta el punto de que sabía como si no hubiera tequilla en ella; tal vez ese es el secreto; mencionó esto al servidor con muy poca respuesta - - Entendí que lo habían escuchado antes. Yo recomendaría este restaurante para la comida.

loveless food. No whistle... the flatbreads were unroasted... a disaster for a restaurant in my opinion. Simple salad like in a canteen... big tomato leaves... typically German

Looks unlikely from the outside. But inside it turns out to be a very cozy tent. The food is good and not expensive. Please note that the portions are not small 😉 The sides are also larger than usual.

The food was delicious, but it was very loud when it was full.

Portions big enough Priced correctly Often fully booked Food very good

The new menu has too much text and is too confusing. Food is decent though and the cocktails are great!

We were a larger group and had a lovely evening. The service was a bit slow and we sometimes had to wait a little longer to order new drinks. But everyone was friendly and the food and drinks were delicious!

Food was good. Less vegetarian options in general.

A great place late at night with freshly made guacamole at the table. Happy hour for cocktails, but very heavily mixed Service was great!

The noise level was already very high

Absolutely thrilled with Joe Penas delivery! The food was delicious and arrived perfectly packaged - still hot and fresh, as if it had just been served. The portions were generous, just right to leave you full and happy. I was particularly impressed by the fact that this is by far the best meal I have ever had delivered in Stuttgart. And the cocktail that went with it was simply amazing – perfectly mixed and a great complement to the meal. Clear recommendation, I will definitely order here again!

Leider schmeckte man dem Essen auf Anhieb die Geschmacksverstärker von Maggi & Co heraus. Zudem sehr lieblos serviert mit schlabbrigem Salat aus der Tüte. Einen Koch gibt es hier nicht.

Had something to eat at the weekend Young father €58.90 for a steak 250g that was never 250g fries well mc better a coke a cocktail there was more ice in it than drink and the brownie ouch!!! That was soooo bad normal money back sorry!!! Service waiter very nice but the rest you would rather Uncle Otto ahhh and the corn would make you cry!!! It's a shame it doesn't come back either

This place does not serve Mexican/Tex Mex food. As someone that lived very close to the Mexico border for years, this is most definitely not Mexican or southwestern cuisine, not even close. The funny thing is, the food actually isn't bad, it's just in no way Mexican. The chorizo appetizer was fine, and the chimichanga (definitely didn't taste or look like a chimichanga), also tasted good too, but all the sides were bland, and they have zero salsas or Mexican hot sauces to add. The salad side came in a tortilla that was gross, it tasted completely stale. The employees overall were nice, and the food service was fast , I'll give them credit. I know I won't come back here again if I want to eat Mexican food, but I'm not opposed to coming back.

The food was delicious. I expected more in terms of side dishes but oh well. For 38 euros a steak with some rice. What is a NO GO, the menu cards. You're totally overwhelmed. There is a text (a story) for each dish, so it takes minutes to read part of the menu. You feel like you're at school doing some task. I would rather add pictures to the dishes instead of these long texts. Otherwise very nice service, clean and pleasant restaurant.

So a very good FOOD. The service was friendly and very polite. I can only recommend it.

The food here is pretty good. The steak fajitas had a few chewy parts, and it's not exactly authentic but still delicious. The taquitos are actually flautas, but they taste great. The service is excellent, there is a wonderful atmosphere, and the drinks are fantastic! There is a happy hour during the weekdays that is great to utilize. My favorite is the banana margarita.

El personal acaba de charlar mientras esperamos a sentarnos. Finalmente nos sentamos y nos dejaron 20 minutos, camarera acaba de gruñirnos. Pedimos bebidas, que llegaron con bastante prontitud. Pedimos comida, el entrante se quedó sentado e incluso después de que pedí que lo despejaran, no lo hicieron hasta que llegó el principal y no cabía en la mesa. La comida estaba bien, tal vez un 6 / 10. El servicio fue impactante, 1/10. Tampoco estaba ocupado, temía pensar cómo era cuando estaba lleno.

The food is great and the attention of the waiters and staff is very professional. Spectacular.

Great place to celebrate with friends, portions are really big and food is tasty

Service was a bit slow, but otherwise the food was great and the atmosphere on the outdoor patio was quaint and cozy.

Looking for a good Mexican on a quick drop off visit to Stuttgart and we found it, great setting (don’t let the frontage give the wrong impression) as soon as you get inside decor and design make for a lovely environment. Menu varied and well described, food quality excellent and staff really helpful. Would recommend to all and sad we won’t make it back again!

Very good food and super friendly service. Come back!

As before, always very tasty food, portions are generous, service staff always attentive, friendly, flexible. Ambience is relaxing.

Nice terrace in the courtyard - good when the rest of the area is crowded in the heat

Happy Hour Cocktail 🍸🍹 and Mexican food.

Delicious food, good cocktails, only the new menu is tiring to read.

Great food with a great price/performance ratio. Mexican cuisine and a large cocktail menu. We will be back !

Food was good. Very nice service. Music was very loud. I wanted to go out to eat and not to a disco.

Food was very tasty and above all authentic. However, you have to fight your way through the menu, it seems a bit confusing, but the friendly staff are extremely helpful :) The ambience is also good! The four of us spent 130€ for a really nice evening 👍🏼

Very nice atmosphere and delicious food

The food was good, but we had to wait about 45 minutes even though the restaurant wasn't even half full. The cocktails in both the pitcher and the glass were also quite carelessly prepared. A pity.

Five of us had dinner there yesterday. Even though it was relatively full and we didn't have a reservation, the food came quickly. The plates were beautifully presented. Unfortunately it didn't taste good at all. We often eat Mexican food, one of us is Mexican herself and two others have lived there for years. Yesterday, however, it had nothing to do with Mexican food. When we wanted to pay, we were ignored for over 20 minutes. There was no tip, so we weren't even told “bye”, we just turned around and left. Nobody cared why all the plates were still full to the brim. A pity.

Ambiance, food and cocktails are great! Gladly again !

It surprises me that the food is so praised by so many reviews. Please don't misunderstand, it's not bad. But I don't think the quality is good enough for the prices charged. If a main course costs €20 or more, I expect it to be perfect. Unfortunately, the parts of the food that were supposed to be hot were lukewarm at best and the taste was ok, but nothing special. However, the waiter who served us was excellent: friendly, attentive and in a good mood. Thanks for that! The atmosphere in the restaurant is chic, but the acoustics are actually not that great. The places outside in the courtyard are between several tall buildings and are therefore not super comfortable, but of course that's no surprise given the location. So no broken leg. The best thing in my opinion is definitely the cocktail menu. Absolutely recommended for a cozy evening with cocktails and a few small snacks, but I probably wouldn't come here just to eat anymore.

The food was great as always. There is always excellent meat. The staff is super friendly. Unfortunately it's always a bit noisy in the restaurant, so it's not quite 5 points, but you know that and knowingly accept it when making the reservation.

Only drinks are not that good. It's better not to order cocktails

Update: We called the restaurant manager and reported the matter. I have to say he was really very professional and accommodating. He apologized for the waiter and even offered us a replacement meal. Hence the 3 stars. It was one of the worst moments I've ever had to experience in a restaurant. I went here with friends to have dinner. The waiter was very unfriendly and arrogant from the start. Even when we ordered, he barely looked at us and lectured me that I couldn't order correctly! (Unfortunately I don't speak Spanish so I couldn't pronounce the names correctly). I politely pointed out to him that the behavior was not very pleasant for me as a guest. He showed no reaction and didn't apologize. When I paid, he completely ignored me and just handed me the bill. I felt deeply uncomfortable and don't understand how anyone could treat a guest in such a condescending manner. However, the food was quite good. Unfortunately I won't come a second time.

Reasonable prices and amazing food! Staff are very attentive and food is authentic Mexican. Lots of love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Delicious food, friendly service and great ambience. The outside area in the inner courtyard is beautifully landscaped.

Great food, great staff, great drinks

I was really disappointed with my visit to this restaurant. The steak I ordered was poorly cooked - it was tough and tasteless. The worst thing, however, was the misleading menu. It is suggested that a steak for two people costs €30, but it actually costs €30 per person! This is a clear attempt to rip off guests and is completely unacceptable. I definitely will not recommend this restaurant and will not be returning. Be careful before you eat here!

Ich war wirklich enttäuscht von meinem Besuch in diesem Restaurant. Das Steak, das ich bestellt habe, war schlecht gekocht – es war zäh und geschmacklos. Das schlimmste war jedoch die irreführende Speisekarte. Es wird suggeriert, dass ein Steak für zwei Personen 30€ kostet, aber tatsächlich kostet es 30€ pro Person! Dies ist ein klarer Versuch, die Gäste abzuzocken und ist absolut inakzeptabel. Ich werde dieses Restaurant definitiv nicht weiterempfehlen und werde nicht wiederkommen. Passt auf, bevor ihr hier esst!

The restaurant has a great vibe. It is very clean and organized. They food was also amazing. We are always on the lookout for good Mexican in Germany and this place hit the spot!

Joe Pena's is a Mexican restaurant in Stuttgart. It is furnished in the typical Mexican style with a lot of wood, although due to the nature of the building there is a wide window front that provides light on one side, but also takes away some of the dark, cozy atmosphere on the other. However, since there is a large outdoor area adjacent to the window front, it does seem cozy. The food is classic Mexican, with nachos, enchiladas, etc. There is a daily special menu, for example Mondays are burger day. The food was very good, especially a special warm, slightly spicy sauce for the nachos. There are also “happy hour” times for cocktails for €7.50, although I found the glass to be relatively small. If you were to remove crushed ice, lime pieces and other ingredients from the glass, there wouldn't be much liquid left. Anyway, my Mojito was mixed great, but to quench your thirst it's better to order something else beforehand, otherwise the cocktail will be empty after one breath. In summary: A recommended restaurant with a nice atmosphere, where it's worth checking out promotions or special menus.

Great Mexican restaurant. Food and very well mixed cocktails. Would be served quickly... Reservation is recommended.

Always an experience. You made my day... And the evening too. I like being here. The service is outstandingly good! After just a few visits you will be welcomed as a regular guest... Always happy to come back!

I had a very good experience at Joe Peñas. I had the nachos and chorizo, and I didn't hate it. I would consider this place on the better side of Mexican food in the Stuttgart area.

It's easy to go, portions are good and tasty

Nur zu empfehlen und nicht nur „Standard Gerichte“ wie Burritos & Tacos. Also, auf jeden Fall immer wieder gerne, wenn wir in Stuttgart sind

Very nice atmosphere and great service, unfortunately the terrace wasn't open, but it didn't really disrupt our stay! Maybe the sanitary facilities could be modernized a bit. We will be back definitely

Joe Peñas ist einfach immer wieder top, mein absolutes Lieblingsrestaurant in Stuttgart. Gemütlich, gutes Essen, super Cocktails und sehr freundliche Bedienungen.

Good food with a variety from different regions. Excellent service

I liked the food in this restaurant and the staff was very friendly

Friendly staff and the ambience is also quite okay. Unfortunately the food is a complete disaster!!! The guacamole was so bland and tasteless…. The tortillas were loamy and the rest tasted like old frying fat…. Too bad

Joe Peñas is a really cool Mexican restaurant. The selection of drinks and especially cocktails is very good. There is a bit of a problem with eating. Mainly due to the price, the dishes have significantly higher prices for the same portion size as other Mexican restaurants. The selection of vegetarian dishes also leaves something to be desired, but I would say you can find something. The taquitos and mango queesedillas were excellent, leaving nothing to be desired. The selection and taste of the sauces were also convincing. I think the cheese sauce and peanut butter sauce are the best. Maybe come again. The ambience is very nice

Very nice restaurant and nice and funny people especially the bartender with a pigtail was very personable and funny, make good cocktails

Dishes are reminiscent of fusion cuisine. Prices very high for what is offered. Service friendly, but not particularly fast. It was an experience, but it doesn't have to happen again. There are cheaper and better Mexicans for my taste - but that's just my personal opinion.

Quite filling dishes and good flavor. I was surprised by a Mexican like that in Germany

The food was appealing and delicious. From California we're accustomed to a certain type of Mexican food, this was quite different and very good

Food was so-so. Quite okay but expensive. I had imagined something completely different from the food described. Ambience is nice but very crowded and loud. Competent service.

Food arrived completely destroyed and partially open... sauce was running out of the bag and the rice and nachos were missing

Wonderful. Very good for years. Fine

Delicious food and drinks, friendly service. We sat outside in nice weather and got a seat for three without a reservation.

The food was amazing, but it is very loud inside.

Authentic Mexican cuisine. Top service, top food.

Cocktail very tasty. Ambiance top! You can get something to eat even late at night. The food was not to our taste.

Very tasty Mexican food! The cocktails were also great. Would eat there again at any time!

Food would be very tasty. But unfortunately the timeslots that are allocated are far too limited. You wait around 45-60 and then you literally have to wolf down the food! Coffee and dessert were no longer available because you were literally shown the door. Therefore there will be no 2nd visit! A pity…

Everything is very nice, but it is very loud

Joe Penãs is basically my regular bar that I've been going to for over 10 years.

The menu tells a story, there are no pictures, and it is not classified by dish, but by region. It is tiring to read. Generally, South American restaurants are fine for drinking.

This was my second time here, the first time with work colleagues and now for a birthday dinner with family. Both times I had the chicken/beef fajitas, which is simply my favorite US Mexican dish. At Joe Penas they are excellent, and so plentiful that they will definitely fill you up. Otherwise, the outstanding and consistent friendliness and attentiveness of the wait staff was worth emphasizing. Unfortunately, this is not the rule in German restaurants and really stood out here. Another positive thing to note is that everything went quite quickly, even though the store was full. The only minor drawback, as already mentioned elsewhere, is that the size of the table is quite small, especially if several people are eating fajitas, which takes up a bit of space. But if something like that is the only thing you could complain about, then you know it was a completely successful evening.

There was good background music on Sunday but that was it. Had Aparol Spritz and Melonspritz or So drinks were priced between 7-8 euros, glasses were both more than half full of ice cubes, secondly, no orange or anything really bland. First I ordered a starter of chorizo ​​in a pan, the taste was nothing earth-shattering. The staff was constantly smoking so we had to wait to see if I had ordered a three-course menu. In short, the view of the restaurant is very nicely done, but the rest, such as service and kitchen, can be thrown into the trash. Better turn it into a dance hall. Kind regards Alexander

Slightly worn premises, they would have benefited from a little modernisation. But the food was top notch and recommended.

Great food - really tasty. Very friendly service + excellent cocktail.

Unfortunately I can't recommend this to Joe Penas. To eat: The food looks good at first glance, but unfortunately you don't get what is on the menu. All in all, it's a good portion, but for a high price of 22 euros for 3 enchiladas (in this case it was 2 rolled, carnelloni-like corn lobes), the price is so excessive that it's annoying. The atmosphere is rustic, the chairs are so deep that you can sit on the floor and it is very loud so that you can hardly understand your own words. Unfortunately, the service didn't know what to do with my complaint either and decided to completely ignore the table of 11 people. We were only served after several requests. The cocktails, on the other hand, are well loaded and not watery. There is a star for that.

Wir wohnen ca. 2 Stunden entfernt von Stuttgart aber kommen immer wenn wir dort sind zu Joe Peñas. Es ist unser absolutes Lieblingsrestaurant. Das Essen ist super lecker und die Portionen sind gut. Auch die Cocktails sind immer sehr fein und auch preislich in der Happy Hour total in Ordnung. Das Personal ist schnell und aufmerksam, außerdem immer freundlich. Wir werden hier immer wieder her kommen!

Empty beer for 30 minutes after asking twice I gave up alcohol... Thanks!

Great food ,nice drinks. The online disadvanteg is noise. Assume this is becouse the place is very crowded.

Very suitable for a larger group of colleagues. Very tasty and the team was really on their toes. Gladly again

Food was okay. Pretty tough meat. Very loud! Conversations with more than 2 people often result in almost shouting. And the time from I know what I want to placing an order to receiving the order takes a good 45 minutes. I don't blame the staff at all, they can't do anything about it. This is a structural and therefore management problem. So many additives in the food. 😵 No thanks. Things really can be done better and healthier these days. Thanks for the change. We won't be coming back any time soon!

Enjoy your meal. Fair prices. Friendly service

Very cozy restaurant. Great service. Delicious cocktails. I had a “bowl” that was unfortunately a bit spicy (for me) with a lot of pineapple and vinegar. The rest was great. Had a very cozy evening with my daughter. Will come again tomorrow. Be sure to reserve in advance

We got a table at short notice, even though I came with a wheelchair. Food, service, everything was great. We're going back to Stuttgart at Easter and will eat there again.

I had dinner at Joe Peña's with nine friends and was very disappointed. The prices were way too high for the quality of the food. A mojito cost €10 and was barely drinkable. The food was average and only came after an hour wait. The restaurant was crowded and loud. The service was unfriendly and impolite. After our meal, the waiter quickly brought us the bill and asked us to clear the table because new guests were arriving. I found that very disrespectful and disgraceful. I will not recommend this restaurant and will never visit again

Very tasty and large portions. You'll definitely get full :)