Cafe Josie features a unique style of cooking that draws on ingredients from nature's "Equitorial Pantry". This narrow band of the world situated 25 degrees N ... read more »
Cafe Josie features a unique style of cooking that draws on ingredients from nature's "Equitorial Pantry". This narrow band of the world situated 25 degrees North and 10 degrees South of the Equator includes the Asian Tropics, the Mediterranean, areas of North Africa, the Middle East, and the American Tropics. Virtually all important herbs, spices, chiles, fruits, and vegetables that are so common to everyday cooking originated from this geographical band, appropriately referred to as "The Spice Zone". Cafe Josie's cuisine features island-style grilling of fresh seafood, quality beef, pork, and poultry which is marinated and basted with roasted fiery chiles, tropical fruits, slow simmered sauces, and homemade dressings. Presentaions are bright, fresh, and vibrant; flavors are intoxicating and seductive. Well-known gourmet chef Charles Mayes has been able to capture, with Cafe Josie, Austin's current demand for the complete dining experience. Named after his daughter Josie, Chef Mayes has been creating at Cafe Josie since 1997. Centered between Lamar and Mopac in Austin's "West End District", the cafe is nestled within the historic Pecan Square. Our red and black stucco sign is visible from the corner of West Sixth Street and Blanco. Parking is available throughout Pecan Square.