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    Ay Jalisco

    3.6 (195 reviews)
    ModerateTex-Mex, Mexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Front of menu (12/2024)
    DJ L.

    Cute place. Food was good, easy parking. Our only complaint was based off miscommunication. When we sat down, we asked for a drink menu and he said they didn't have one. So we asked him what they had - we knew we wanted margaritas haha! He said they had it and we asked how much. He told the table "I don't know, like $10" and we asked him what kind of margs they had. He said mango and peach, so we ordered two. Not sure what was going on but he seemed unsure, maybe new employee, or maybe a bad day? Another person came over, really sweet girl. She said they only had enough mix for mango so we asked again what flavors. She said strawberry so we got two more. She came back with three VERY LARGE margs. I felt like we were in heaven. Well, that's when the bill came. We were shocked that the margs were $18 and paid almost $60 for drinks - one friend mentioning we should have just ordered a pitcher! Had we been told it was $18, we would haven't ordered them at all and gotten something else. I really wish they either had a menu, given us the $10 margs, or the girl and guy server communicated together. No ones fault but just know these margs are $18...

    Plato tipico
    Jennifer F.

    Still love this place for some good papusas or Salvadoran breakfast. We came by specifically for that. The combination of eggs, chorizo, beans, plantains , avocado, cheese and fresh tortillas is just perfect. I always enjoy the fresh chips and salsa,which tends to fill me up. The horchata is probably one of my favorites in the area.

    AyJalisco Taco Salad
    Andrew S.

    Great chips and salsa. We were provided two different types of salsa and was told that one was their spicy one. However, I don't think either of them are spicy. I'll never complain about complimentary chips and salsa, as this is often how I'll judge a Mexican restaurant. BOMB salsa is always important. My attempt to have a healthy lunch was getting the chicken salad, which comes inside a deep fried shell LOL. I'll admit that I ate the entire salad, along with the taco shell. J Great dining experience overall. I'll gladly come back for another meal. Fair prices, great service and large parking lot. Can't beat it.

    Shredded beef chimichanga
    Abegail A.

    Craving a chimichanga and decided to try Ay Jalisco out. Although smaller than usual/I would have liked, the chimichanga came with a good amount of shredded beef that was tender and had good flavor to it. The burrito was fried well and not greasy. Side of rice was standard. Enjoyed the charro beans, which were tender and had a flavorful broth. Also tried the yuca con chicharron and beef taquitos. Was not a fan of the yuca at all. Was pretty bland and seemed undercooked. The chicharron on the other hand was on point. Crispy and meaty! I'd skip the taquitos as the meat was pretty dry/somewhat rough. Overall Ay Jalisco was a decent place to get Tex Mex from. My delivery arrived pretty quickly and food was still hot when it got to my door. Don't think this restaurant wille be my go to when I'm craving Tex Mex/chimichanga, but I'd give it another try and order other items off their memu.

    Eric B.

    Pretty average Mexican food, could use some personal attention to spices, sauces and sides which would help. Busy nights service can be slow, but their great drinks make waiting worthwhile.

    Enchilada Salvadoreñas
    Feli O.

    The customer service was impeccable. My husband and I came in and the staff welcomed us with open arms. They were truly accommodating. I love horchata and theirs were simply the greatest. We ordered Salvadoran enchiladas, which were packed with fresh ingredients and flavor. It was also nice they gave me my food when it was ready first. Our server/bartender said they didn't want the baby to wait lol. Im 9 months pregnant. He offered food recommendations for us as well and making sure I can have the food without it upsetting my stomach. Very thoughtful. My husband got the Mexican steak and he thoroughly enjoyed it. It was the extra care in the staff and delicious food that will make it an easy decision for us to return after baby has arrived! Thank you so much!

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    Jeff T.

    The car was still warm having just returned home from work. "Let's eat out, whaddya say?" She answered "Let's not drive far okay?" So back into the warm car we went. Three blocks away was all it was - We opted to eat inside as it was a bit too chilly at 28 degrees on the deck. The wife ordered their POLLO ENCEBOLLADO - Chicken breast sauteed with onions, tomatoes and green peppers, served with rice, beans and salad. So good! I ordered their "Chefs Recommendations" - Butterfly shrimp, chicken, beef fajitas served with rice, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream and tortillas. So so good! We've loved this place for years!

    Beef fajitas
    Jewels S.

    I love this place! We going to this restaurant almost 7 years. Their supa de reso and beef fajitas are so delicious! Very cozy environment, feels like family. During these warm days, it is so nice to sit outside. I'll definitely be back, the waiters were friendly and attentive!

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    I bit expensive like or the same as Guapos in Rio. But the food is great. Prices seem similar.

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    Chief Juan, Jorge, Johnny, Roberto and the rest of the crew are the BEST! Amazing food!

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    The food is amazing and the service is good too. The people are very nice and take accommodations well. Their margaritas are also awesome !!

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    Absolutely love the pupusas here made an order to take back to family . Pupusa La made to order. Excellent! Recommend

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    2 years ago

    Completely yummy, very reasonable prices, nice wait staff - feels like family in here even though I am not Latina. Highly recommended!

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    I had the bistec a caballo. The meat was a bit tough to eat but it wasn't bad. I don't go at a busy time so the service was pretty quick.

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    3 years ago

    Is excellent restaurant love there food the services Carne Asada great place Pastel Tres Leches

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    4.3(862 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    We love the tacos and salsa here at Ixtapalapa, The salsa…read moreis really good because they have spicy ones. The only thing to be warned about is finding a spot to sit if you get here during the dinner rush. Other than that it is a must try!! A few of our favorites: Steak tacos Chicken tacos Veggie tacos Chilaquiles!!!

    My partner and I decided to try this out for lunch. We bought 2 Pollo, 2 Veggie and 1 Al Pastor…read moretacos, a couple bottles of water and a side of guacamole. You order at a counter and are given a number to display at your table. Our food took only a few minutes to arrive. The server also brought over a box holding three salsas in squeeze bottles. The green salsa was pretty mild and the orange one was super hot. The dark one was, I think, chipotle. I didn't care for the chipotle. The tacos looked great and were each pretty packed with ingredients. Pollo tacos - I thought the chicken was a bit dry and, because of that, disappointing. Veggie - The veggie were filled with cooked onion, mushroom and peppers. Although they were well prepared and held a lot of veggies, there was no seasoning, so the taste was pretty flat/boring. I had to rely on adding guac and some salsa for flavor. I was hoping the veggie would have some flavor without having to rely on sauces. Al Pastor - was very good. Guacamole - comes "market price". The side we got was $3, which I think was a good value. The guac was flavorful and was a nice portion. I am glad I had it to supplement the disappointing Veggie taco and the dryness of the Pollo. The corn tortillas were good. The place is nice and comfortable.

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    3.7(910 reviews)
    3.8 mi
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    this Guapo's branch is truly a magical place everything is fresh and of course the restaurant is…read morealways busy I prefer patio as the inside can get a little bit crowded will all people having Birthdays:)) My to go order is Calamari ( which has decreased in amount over last year, of course inflation ) , Guacamole And main dish mixed Fajita and dessert puffy sweets ! One more think don't forget about drinks one of only places has pina colada both Virgin and alcoholic and all other cocktails that fit your taste! Love it

    TLDR: Guapo's has good food and fun atmosphere but the experience quickly becomes soured by a…read morerushed experience and limited space. My advice. Do not order appetizer/dinner at same time. Push back on rushed service. Expect to be approached quickly and pushed until you order and left alone after your food arrives until you feel compelled to ask for a check and leave. Do not sit outside if you have babies/kids if you want your table to be large enough to fit your meal/drinks. -- Starting with the food, it's pretty good overall. Beans/rice come standard on a lot of options. They have a lot of creative appetizers. The guapomole and guacaviche are both worth trying. Might be a tad pricey for the portions and quality but nothing unreasonable. Burritos are a little on the small side for my expectations. During days when Rio is busy and dinner hours this place is so exceptionally busy so expect it to be loud. Everyone and their cousin has their birthday here and the wait staff are seemingly constantly singing and banging on instruments some days. The wait staff are exceptional for this type of restaurant- the reason why is likely due to so many experienced wait staff working here. And here's where we arrive at my issues with Guapo's and where it goes from a borderline 5* to a rapidly dropping 3*: Guapo's prioritizes turning tables over customer experience. And it RUINS the experience. The staff rush you to order, if you order dinner/appetizer there's a very good chance you'll be two bites into an app when your dinner arrives. Their tables are too small and too tightly packed- especially in the outside area. You can't really fit two meals, drinks, and an app on these tables for 4. Guapo's is a high volume money printer and it's become so bad I prefer looking at other options lately.

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    3.2(1k reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    This is my favorite carne asada spot. Even though the prices have increased ($30+) and the portion…read moreis not as generous, the flavor is still there. Joined during happy hour for half price margaritas. Dee used to go for the swirl and it was refreshing. Also tried the quesa-birria and the consomé was flavorful. I love their salsa and chips. I probably ate two bowls! Always come back for more and don't end up smelling like I made the carne asada, as it had been my experience at Guapos.

    ** If I could rate this place "Are you kidding me?" I would.**…read more Let me start by saying that I have eaten inside at this restaurant dozens of times over the last 20 years, and it has always been my go-to for Mexican food. I've defended it, recommended it, and practically paid part of their rent by now. However, tonight I made the apparently fatal mistake of ordering **to-go**. The order was simple enough that a distracted goldfish could've nailed it: * One chicken fajita for my niece * A salad for my wife * A MEDIUM RARE steak fajita for me After a one-hour round-trip drive, we opened the bag to discover a performance piece titled *"How To Ruin a Loyal Customer in Three Easy Steps."* * No dressing on my wife's salad * No chicken fajita for my niece * And a "medium rare" steak fajita cooked so far past well-done that it qualified as charcoal. Honestly, my niece made out better with her *nonexistent* chicken than I did with whatever incinerated mystery meat they sent. We called to report the missing and mangled order, only to be transferred like a hot potato and met with a surly tone that suggested we were inconveniencing them by asking for, you know, the food we paid for. We hung up when it became clear the only thing they were serving that night was attitude. Needless to say, this is the **last** time I will ever order to-go from this establishment. After two decades of loyalty, this was the culinary equivalent of a breakup text. Do better. Or don't. I'm officially out.

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    3.4(146 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

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    4.0(157 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    Love it here! I like to start off with their big Sangrita drink. It sounds like it is: a mash up of…read moresangria & and margarita & the large is pretty big. Deelish! The food is amazing & you really can't go wrong ordering whatever you like. I've had the enchiladas the 1st time I went as they're pretty safe & they were really good. My friend got the salmon & believe it or not it was incredible! I had serious entree envy. Other friend ordered the shredded chicken burrito & he said it was one of the best he's had- juicy chicken, just enough veg. The service is fantastic here. Very friendly and welcoming. Our server was our friend but the end of the meal. Love this place! As of June 2024 the strip mall they are in is undergoing renovations- it looks dark but they are Open!

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