I'd give this place zero if that was an option. My first and only time going to this place, I ordered one of the most popular chicken fajita entrees. When it was brought out, there was a HUGE ROACH in the lettace. When I asked to speak with the manager, another waiter pretending to be the manager came over and asked if I wanted the roach removed or if I wanted another plate. I should have taken a picture, but at the time I was too disgusted. Posting this not out of spite, but as a warning of safety read more

I thought it was ok. Nothing bad but could have been better. This is Americanized Mexican food, nothing wrong with it, just sayin. Service was good, typical fake Mex décor. Big booths and tables. My fajitas could have been grilled better, they were not really browned, and I doubt it was a NY strip as the menu said. Anyhow it will do in a pinch. read more

Food was good. Service was slow.

I came here on a whim, being from out of town. Place was charming and crowded on a Thursday early! Promptly seated and waiter Omar was very attentive. Food arrived nice and hot. Extra spicy salsa brought with average chips on request. Quesadillo great but lacking mushrooms it advertised. Shrimp Diabolo just a tad overcooked but excellent the next day. My only problem was being seated next to a corner booth which housed 3 animalistic children who threw food and yelled and the youngest screamed non stop even with 2 time outs.. Restaurants should consider seating areas for children and families apart from regular diners as it is tough to enjoy a meal in the above circumstances. read more

Solid Mexican food. I love that they have horchata! The chips, salsa, and guacamole were all fresh tasting. The burrito and taco salad are good too. Margaritas are strong. Nice local place. read more

What a wonderful place! Everything was great, the food, the atmosphere and the service. I would highly recommend it and we will definitely be back. read more

This was our first time at this restaurant. We will be back! Omar was a fabulous server! He will keep you laughing. Loved the Mexican burrito with chicken. Our food was served very quickly and great salsa with chips as soon as we sat down. read more

Ay! Jalisco - Mexican Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Clermont, Florida

Food is ok. Service is pathetic most of the time. If you are Jones'n for some Mexican/ quasi Tex-Mex, it will do in a pinch. There's actually not much for selection in the area as far as the genre, so you do what you can. read more

Service was good, food was ok. Chips and salsa= chips were burnt, salsa tasted like it had marinara in it? Yuck. Pineapple fajitas= unique dish, I got with shrimp...thought the shrimp was a bit overseasoned but otherwise, yummy. The rice that came with the meal was dry and not good. Seafood trio enchiladas were tasty and priced right. $3 house strawberry margarita was on special and also good. It is not on my "never return" list but it is def not a top mexican restaurant. read more

We always stop here for great Mexican food on the way from the Nature Coast to Orlando. The best dish is the molcajete, a spicy meat and veggie stew served with tortillas. This is authentic Mexican food, so they use real Mexican cheese and spicy peppers. Margaritas are good, too. read more

Ay! Jalisco - Looking out into the bar area - Mexican Near Me - Clermont, Florida

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My nachos came out somewhat soggy, but I didn't really mind because they're nachos... so I can't expect that much. You have to try the queso! It was so flavorful. The margaritas were expensive but you get what you pay for :) read more

They messed up our order and refused to do anything about it. Paid $15.00 for a meal we couldn't eat. The waitress was very smug about it. She even wanted to argue with my husband saying they didn't have beef fajitas. She apparently did not know that steak is beef. Came home and had to cook which defeated the purpose of going out to lunch on mother's day. read more

My family has been going almost weekly since we moved to the area six months ago. We like the food and margaritas. The service is outstanding. Get the queso for the free nachos. It is awesome! read more

I've been here a few times and have never had a bad drink here. Their margaritas amazing and today I had the Mojito Diablo enjoyed it as well. The flower flautas are enjoyable I haven't had anything different but will be trying new things next time. read more

Ay! Jalisco - The Mojito Diablo. Mmm! - Mexican Near Me - Clermont, Florida

Great House margaritas!! Food excellent as well as service!! Really cute decor. Will eat here again!!! read more

Ay! Jalisco - Mexican Near Me - Clermont, Florida

The restaurant is festive but the food is old e'lpaso at best, the beans are from a can, the rice is bland and the chips and salsa are nothing remarkable. If you sit on the patio at lunch they forget about you and it takes forever so she service wasn't the best either. I would not recommend this restaurant. read more

Really want to like this place but every time I've been, it's been a disappointment. The food is just bland, and every time I've gotten a chicken dish, the chicken is so over cooked it's only edible if you pour extra queso over it. The drinks aren't much better, very basic and low quality. There's also always been a language barrier with the staff, and the service is non-existent. It can get very loud inside. The only reason for the stars is the outdoor area is nice, with a nice bar. read more

Disappointed. Food was mediocre at best (service was good). Guacamole was like water mixed with green powder. Salsa like sweet spaghetti sauce. Couldn't decide if meat was pork or chicken. $9 margarita was so watery tequila could barely be detected. Won't go back. Do not recommend to anyone. read more

The host/hostesses always make you feel welcome the minute you walk in. The atmosphere is great - very colorful! The servers are very attentive and the food is always good. I visit Ay Jalisco often with different/diverse groups - friends, family, co-workers and business associates. Everyone seems to like the food and down-to-earth, non-pretentious atmosphere. Keep up the friendly service and great food! read more

Amazing Food! Great Service! Extremely Friendly! I love going to Ay Jalisco! A great family restaurant, also great for hanging out with friends or for a fun date. My family & I love Ay Jalisco and would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves authentic Mexican food! Only Con is that it can be very busy sometimes so waiting take a while depending on the day. It's a small but amazing establishment and they are just starting up so patience is recommended for this place because it's extremely worth the wait! read more

My favorite Mexican restaurant. So authentic. They barely speak English. But when I say steak fajitas this restaurant surely delivers. Tortillas, guacamole,pico,red /green peppers,onion, rice and refried beans,lettuce and sour cream. Strips of tender steak. I am thrilled that they are open. Reduced hours, but open. read more

We've dined here before and it was ok so thought we'd give them another chance. It was awful. I have the Tacos El Carbon with steak, there were so many raw onions on top of it in the pico de gallo that all you could taste was the onions. The steak was cut in pieces so small they had no taste. No spice to the pepper sauce on the tacos. I didn't even try the beans and rice, figured with the strong onion taste I wouldn't taste it anyway. My husband order the Skirt steak with a stuffed poblano pepper. The steak was cut tissue thin and well well done. He said it tasted like it was cooked and then reheated, just tough and nasty. His pepper was ice cold in the middle. When he told the waiter about the pepper the waiter replied oh well they should have microwaved it longer. That's it done, we won't be going back. We will stick with San Jose's or Servando's. read more

The Steak Fajitas were fantastic, so flavorful! So far I haven't found anything that beats Cielito Linda in Ft. Lauderdale but this has come the closest so far. They definitely blow Chili's fajitas away. read more

This was delicious no complaints. All of these other reviews about this place that are negative saying that the food is gross are the people who came to a Mexican restaurant looking for Tex mex when this is authentic Mexican food made by Mexicans with true Mexican ingredients. That's like going to little Caesars having New York style expectations of the taste and presentation. If you don't like real Mexican food don't come here if you do come here. Everything was hot and fresh all the way from the lemons and limes to the cheese and beans. Great management they closed when we left which was. A little after the closing time and wasn't huffing and puffing about having to stay later because that right there is good management. The fact that they acted as if this is their job and they're here to please us and make money made me enjoy my stay even more. They didn't get upset when we walked in 30 minutes before they closed they served us with a smile and a hello. I got the prom carnitas which were fresh and very hot. The price was extremely modest and the service was amazing. 0 complaints highly recommended to those who enjoy authentic Mexican food. read more

Very nice staff and good food portions, however the food was very plain, lacked flavor. The chips didn't seem as if they were fresh (most likely bought and heated). The salsa was good, but not the best. We had three of us sharing a basket of chips, and if we wanted a refill it would have cost money. I wouldn't come back. There are better Mexican restaurants in the area. read more

DELICIOUS!! Just found our new spot for Mexican food! Will definitely be coming back here. Had a margarita that was good and a chimichanga dish and my better half had a chicken dish that he let me tried and I will have to order that one the next time we are here! Great to find a local restaurant with good food to support read more

I looooove this place, great food, reasonable prices (lunch at about $5.99 for a big plate with rice, beans and your fave entree), fresh salsa and chips, great service....No wonder I take my family and friends there all the time! read more

This is my first not so good review. I typically go to San Jose's, but a family friend recommend it to me and said they're taco salad is bigger and better than San Jose's so I was interested and finally tried it. I'm so upset I didn't take a photo, but they filled it with more tomatoes and lettuce than anything and a hint of shredded cheese. While San Jose's put a good amount of beef and cheese and a good portion of lettuce and tomato. And the taco salad was definitely not bigger nor better definitely do not trust our family friend with Mexican Restaurant reviews again. Beyond disappointed. As for my mom and my brother they both ordered the California burrito hoping it would be similar or better than San Jose's and it was just bland. My other brother and his two friends got the soft tacos with the refried beans and rice and it was even more bland it looked like someone just got a microwaveable taco kit. All our food was soggy. However the salsa was good and not bland which is why they are getting two stars. Definitely not work 70$ if you ask me. read more

Authentic Mexican food! We you come in ask for Roberto (Rob), we have started coming more frequently and notice that he goes above and beyond for us and his surrounding tables EVERY time. I have had several other services and they are all friendly, however rob adds that extra touch of personal that we love. He shakes our hand every time we are in, knows my favorite margarita and my boyfriends order! The queso is delicious and the chip runners stay on top of your chip refills. Best Mexican in Clermont!! read more

We are never disappointed when we come here. Awesome Mexican food! The servings are well portioned and the service is fast, with very friendly staff. Today on Mothers Day, they gave my wife a flower and a free desert. We will always come back. read more

We really enjoyed our recent dining experience here. I had carne asada tacos with rice and beans as sides, while my partner enjoyed a carne asada platter. Despite what other posts here have said about the authenticity of the food, to me it was as Mexican as what my partner, who was taught how to cook Mexican food by an elderly Mexican lady right from across the border, makes; the tomato rice and pico de gallo both tasted like our household recipes. We also very much enjoyed the obviously homemade tortillas, flour and corn alike, and the complimentary taco chips -- again, homemade, light and non-greasy. Our carne asada was generously portioned in both cases, and was nice and tender. My only real disappointment was with my guacamole, which to me was a bit too bland and seemed to have been made with sour cream; at our house our guac is made with avocados, lime juice and seasonings and has a bit more zip. The restaurant is very clean and comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Prices are more than reasonable. The menu is quite extensive and includes vegetarian, "light" and seafood choices. read more

Miguel waitress was excellent he is from Guatemala very good customer service and margarita fenomenal!!!!

I love the food and service here. We've been going for several years and it's consistently tasty food.

My family and I have been eating here for years and we think the service is great, the wait time from seating to being served our food is excellent. The prices, food quality and quantity is very good. The atmosphere is lovely. Bottom line it is an authentic Mexican restaurant dining pleasure. read more

Omg! You want Mexican Food! This is the place in Clermont to go! Real good real authentic! You can find the not so average Mexican menu! Things I haven't ever heard of! The best margaritas and fresh chips and salsa! Yum yum! read more

We have been regulars since they opened. Friendly staff and love the food. Great prices and we always walk out needing a place to take a nap! LOL! read more

This was my first time eating here. The staff was friendly and on point, the food was good, and the place had an authentic Mexican feel to it, which was established by the music and decorations. Entree prices averaged around $15 which is a little higher than I like, but maybe I'm just frugal. All-in-all, I will eventually visit again. read more

This was seriously one of the worst Mexican restaurants ever. Their margarita, literally was lukewarm water with A hint of lime flavor, mind you there was no taste of tequila, secondly they gave us plastic forks? And the hostess and manager were both lacking in the customer service category...thank god we up and left, cause we went down the street to San Jose's (on 27 near Kong's ridge ) IT WAS INCREDIBLE, amazing margaritas, amazing food and incredible friendly staff! Go to San Jose's and not here! Thank me later read more

Ay Caramba!!...the guacamole comes from a pre-packaged container, the chips come from a box (tasted the cardboard residue) and the service was rigid and completely inflexible. Hardly the characteristics of a real family-owned restaurant. My burrito was hardly a burrito but fajita meat wrapped in a tortilla and showered with cheese...more like an over-sized wannabe enchilada?...truly nothing authentic here but maybe the tequila...but i refused to find out because it was over priced. To the good people of Clermont, why do you punish yourselves? read more

Love this place! We have tried a few items on the menu and haven't been disappointed. The atmosphere is fun and the staff is always friendly and family oriented. The menu has something for everyone. read more