I second another Yelper's review on their birria tacos. Truly the best I've had and I've had many! They are juicy and meaty. I will be back for those alone. The other food is great too. I really liked how well seasoned the rice was. The quesadilla was also perfect. Surprisingly, even the salad was good! We usually order salad just to have more veggies. The avocado cilantro salsa was perfection- not too heavy, very flavorful. The chicken was also tender. Service was also very friendly. read more

El Jacalito - Chille releno, veggie quesadilla, fajita salad, birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Blackwood, New Jersey

We ordered 4 entrees for takeout, spent about $85. Chicken tacos, and birria were lackluster. the birria especially was dry and had no cheese for some reason. Both enchilada entrees had chicken in them when they were supposed to be cheese only - so naturally we called to get a refund due to the fact that we drove 35min to the restaurant based on the recommendation. we get the food back home and my mother in law takes a bite and finds chicken. so my fiance checks hers - sure enough, chicken in that one. She has been vegetarian for almost 13 years now. We call them to try to get it sorted out and politely explain that we received food that we did not order and that we would like a refund for the two entrees that were wrong. The woman who answered the phone told us that they're happy to exchange the meals for the correct ones - and at this point we're disappointed enough to not want to drive back so we again ask for a refund. They tell us they're not sure they can do that so we ask for a manager - the manager proceeds to talk over us and raises his voice and tells us "bring the food back and we'll give you a new meal" and hangs up on us. We will absolutely never be ordering from or eating at this establishment ever again and I suggest if you're vegan or vegetarian - you don't either, because they don't give half a shit about you. read more

3 minute drive from Outlet shops. Ordered takeout. Food was prompt and ready to go, knotted up Gordian style in plastic bag. Asked counter girl, does this have spoons and forks? She replied, a little cryptically I must add in retrospect, whatever I ordered all there. Got to car. Couldn't wait to try and ripped the plastic. Knot was too tight, as it often is. No utensils. No paper towels. I mean this is Mexican. It can get messy. Food itself was bland, barely salted. Flavors, with salt, would probably be kind of average. Al pastor was not sweet. And no pineapples. Dishes came w sour cream and choice of red or green sauce. Both have a little kick. Bit expensive. $15-20 for 3/4tacos and for many of their items. And the online vendor they use tacks on a $2 service charge. But at least the tip is set, at default, to zero. Wanted to like this place based on reviews but was disappointed. Wont be a repeat customer. read more

Food was very dry and they use non-melting cheese in the dishes we ordered. What a disappointing meal!

I have been looking for a corn tortilla quesadilla for so long and I finally found one! The food is fresh and flavorful. The restaurant is decorated so cute and the staff is very nice. I had the Al Pastor quesadilla and my husband had a chorizo burrito. We will be back! read more

El Jacalito - Quesadilla de Al Pastor - Mexican Near Me - Blackwood, New Jersey

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Nothing hits like there spicy verde sauce. The chicken/pollo empanadas are so good i ate almost everything in front of me before i could get a picture. They are best thing on menu. 10/10 authentic mexican spot for me never any complaints. read more

El Jacalito - Empanadas de pollo - Mexican Near Me - Blackwood, New Jersey

The food was authentic, as were the chips and salsa. Service was fast, and ambiance was equal to a steak sandwich joint with a TV playing overhead. Not fancy, but good for families of all ages. I would definitely return for the food and service. read more

You can always tell by the salsa on the table ! I don't listen to my own advice- i could've saved myself $40 for one person yikes no alcohol for me- plus the chef and the owner were hovering in a very empty restaurant with constant inquiries / comments on the food - it's hard to tell them to their anxious faces - your food is really bad - overcooked - no ethnicity dark fríed everything- and no Spice! Cmon read more

The food was Delicious and portion sizes were good. The mole chicken was tender and the mole sauce was great. I had the tortilla soup and it was delicious. My only complaint was there was too much cilantro on the tacos. read more

Great Service. Food was really good except for the Torta I got. Here's a run down of what we got: 1. I got the Torta De Milanesa De Pollo - not as good as I anticipated. Avocado tasted like they were going back. Bread could have been more toasted. Chicken was tasted great but pretty thin 2. White got wife Pambazo De Tinga - really good. Loved that the bread was marinated in a red sauce yet. Hands were messy when picking up but sandwich stayed together to problem. Pulled chicken was seasoned and yummy. Def a good pick 3. Kids the the Chicken Quesadillas - the way they season the chicken IS AMAZING. It was so good I ended up finishing there leftovers Would really come back but would get something other than the Torta read more

The Best Tacos in the South Jersey area. Service is always a pleasure. The place is very clean.

This is a great small family owned spot. Authentic Mexican food that is all freshly prepared . Each item we ordered tasted fresh. We started the meal with Aqua Fresca flavored with pineapple it was very very good. We also had the tamales ... they offer a red and green sauce and chicken and / or pork. I had the taco with pork al pastor. The pork was fresh and flavored so well. It was served with onions and cilantro each taco had 2 tortillas. I think the salsa could have had some more heat . The green salsa was good but the red lacked spice . The rice and beans were very good. We were going to also order the tacos dorados (taquitos), now We haven't something more to look forward to going back. We were the only people in the store on Sunday. I hope it catches on food was good . 45.00 for two. read more

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Food was amazing got the Empanadas they were a little small but packedd Birria Tacos the ones that are recommended and Quesadillas everything was delicioso Family owned local business why not support 10/10 read more

El Jacalito - Side of the Building - Mexican Near Me - Blackwood, New Jersey

The Froy's Birria Tacos are so worth the trip here. While pricey for those particular tacos, it is well worth it. Took about 20 minutes from the time we ordered as they make most of the items to order and everything was nice and hot when we received it. read more

The food was delicious from the quesadillas to the empanadas and the burrito the meat was marinated to perfection what really sold it was the red sauce .. hands down deserved the five star for me they have a dedicated customer great job!!! read more

Oh COVID-19 ... up yours! ;) Im still eating well anyway!!! I was warmly welcomed into this clean and nicely decorated tiny gem on the BHP (Black Horse Pike). I had a chicken quesadilla and guacamole with chips. The quesadilla (flour ... you could choose corn) was very good - tender and plentiful chicken; ample (cldve been more) cheese. A cute lil salad on the side. The guacamole was super fresh and had a little kick to it. Not too much cilantro - yay! The chips were REALLY good - I "accidentally" ate the whole bag! Ive never been privy to having an authentic Mexican restaurant so close by to me! I plan on many more visits! read more

El Jacalito - chicken quesadilla; guac & chips - Mexican Near Me - Blackwood, New Jersey

Small family owned authentic restaurant. The food was flavorful and reasonable. The waitress was a bit abrupt and the tables needed to be wiped down. I will definitely be back but probably for take out next time. read more

El Jacalito - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Blackwood, New Jersey

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Tacos are amazing. Green sauce super fresh and nice kick to it. Will be back soon. Love the small atmosphere. read more

My favorite restaurant of all time. Truly the best food and service around. Always clean and inviting inside. The enchiladas verdes are so good. Love them!!! read more

Old school Mexican food, rich flavor and friendly staff. Place is clean and accommodating. You won't be disappointed with the food here!

Food is delicious the Froys Birria tacos is my favorite. Also really enjoy the quesadillas and empanadas all Really delicious and juicy and super flavorful. Service family run restaurant Ambiance is colorful and family friendly read more

El Jacalito - Froys Birria tacos Favorite - Mexican Near Me - Blackwood, New Jersey

The birria tacos and the consomé were good. They don't come with cilantro and onion but the consomé does have some in it so it was fine. I personally like my quesa birrias to have a little crunch but overall the flavor was good. The pambaso my husband said was decent but the orchata was good. The salsas were also flavorful too. The inside appeared clean. They had a golf tournament playing on the tv instead of Spanish music which was a little strange. The service could have been better, our waitress wasn't the friendliest but also not the worst we experienced. She didn't introduce herself or anything, just walked over and said "que quieren para tomar" meaning what do you want to drink. However, a man walked out from the kitchen to drop off a plate and he was very friendly. Food: 7.5/10 Service: 5.5 Ambiance: 6/10 We probably wouldn't go again but I do suggest going and trying the Birria tacos and some other stuff on the menu. #SupportSmallBusiness read more

El Jacalito - Froys Birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Blackwood, New Jersey

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Amazing food i came a year ago n came back today im in love with there food best food place in nj for birria tacos n more this place is so good and there so nice and fun all the food is made with love and i love this place i will forever come get my birria tacos from here read more

El Jacalito - Tacos de Birria - Mexican Near Me - Blackwood, New Jersey

These tacos and horchata are spot on! The wait time for 2 orders of tacos (3) took about 20 minutes. That is because everything is made fresh. The food is authentic and so delicious at this establishment. I will be a returning customer! The customer service is also amazing here, it's unfortunate that business isn't booming. read more

Went there for lunch before hitting the outlets, and the service was wonderful!! We got the enchiladas and carnitas quesadilla (both delicious), loved the refried beans they gave us while we waited for our food. Portions were huge. The server was so friendly and kind! Will be back. read more

First and foremost this place has the worst customer service I have ever experienced. I attempted to order a steak tortas and they informed me that they don't have it. I told them I don't mind paying for the steak fajita as a subsititue. This lady tried to create every barrier in the world while receiving our order. "I'm just gonna have to charge you 15 dollars." I was fine with that. My friend attempted to order a chicken salad, "NO we only have beef salad." Can we get extra red and green sauce on the side? "It's going to be 5 dollars for extra sauce." This whole exchange left us feeling unwanted and unwelcome. We decided that her demeaner and her tone were just so distasteful we walked out. I can see from other reviews that the waitress is rude, arrogant, and short with people so our experience is not unique. There are way better Mexican restaurants out there with better customer service. Good luck on your food journey. read more

Had amazing pork Verde tamales. Delicious and exactly what I wanted. Also had chicken enchiladas which were incredible

I'll be thinking about this torta for a long time. Best Mexican food I've had in recent memory.

Authentic Mexican food. Family run. Reasonable prices. Atmosphere is casual with nice Latin music. The waiter was very nice and helpful explaining the menu to us. We loved the shredded chicken burritos and enchiladas roja. Finished with rice pudding. We will come back regularly read more

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Since this just opened near our neighborhood we decided to try it out. We got Gorditas, Chicken Quesadilla and Enchiladas in red sauce for take out. The place is newly renovated, very clean and the staff is friendly. The gorditas (chorizo and steak) were very good and I loved the chicken quesadilla. It was the best one I have had in a long time. The enchiladas were good also, but a little bland for me. All the orders came with spicy sauces that taste homemade. In fact everything tasted fresh and homemade. We will definitely be ordering again. Having a good Mexican restaurant so close is very nice! read more

Was here yesterday for dinner. The salsa werde with the chips was super flavorful. We ordered froy birria tacos, Chile rellenos with chicken, and a chicken burrito. Tacos and rellenos were great. The chicken burrito eater said could have used more flavor. We suggested in hind sight she ordered the white people burrito and not the tinga . We will definitely go back. Looks like a repurposed pizza shop inside nothing stunning but food was worth the lack of ambience. read more

Food is always delicious. It's our go to Mexican spot! Our favorite is their chicken empanadas, steak burrito. And I always get their bistec a la mexicana! read more

food is pretty authentic , flavor is always there but a bit pricey for the portion sizes

Ordered takeout and everything was delicious with friendly service. Was so excited to be able to have corn quesadillas. Not many places offer that and I need to eat gluten free and it was awesome! I ordered with Al Pastor. Guacamole was amazing too! The others ordered chicken burrito, carne asada burrito and churros and were very happy with their food as well. read more

We ate indoor food was awesome service the same. This is a very surprisingly great place to have a meal.

The Empanadas were very good but I should have gone with one of the specials!! I was still hungry after eating them. They're definitely an appetizer!! Staff was very nice and accommodating. Restaurant was clean, and bathroom very clean too. Would be nice to eat in but I chose to take it with me. read more

El Jacalito - Shrimp Empanadas - Mexican Near Me - Blackwood, New Jersey

Went to the outlet malls and found this hidden gem of a restaurant. The best Mexican food I've had in years. So freaking good. Made us some special spicy salsa. The guac was phenomenal. The avocado sauce that was brought out with the chips was fantastic. Our server was so sweet and kind. Definitely the experience you expect when you go to a truly legitimate Mexican restaurant. Wish I lived here, I'd be a regular. If you're spending the day shopping, stop by! You won't regret it. read more

El Jacalito - Steak fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Blackwood, New Jersey

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Only giving two stars because the food was good. The service was TERRIBLE. they only had one person serve the entire restaurant which was at capacity. I waited over 30 minutes for the check and a box. I felt bad for the server because it was busy but he never checked on us just kept walking by knowing we wanted to leave. First and last time going. read more

Absolutely delicious, staff was helpful and friendly. I would absolutely recommend El Jacalito.

Le doy 1 estrella por la comida que estaba bien. Eramos un grupo de 8 personas incluyendo niños, El servicio fue pésimo desde que entramos al restaurante nos preguntaron cuántos éramos le dijimos la cantidad y en eso le decimos que si podríamos juntar la mesas para así estar todos juntos en ningún momento se ofrecieron arreglar las mesas ellos mismos lo tuvimos que hacer nosotros. En lo que haciamos eso un pote de salsa Valentina se callo y se rompió y mi esposo lo comenzó a limpiar, buscaron un mapo para limpiar y mi esposo limpio con servilletas.. Bueno nos sentamos el mesero no fue atento con la mesa tuvimos que pedirle todo porque no ofrecía las cosas como por ejemplo las servilletas los cubiertos y no estaba pendiente a la mesa por si necesitábamos algo, llegó la comida y todo normal al final cuando nos dieron la cuenta nos pusieron $13 dólares por la salsa Valentina, el problema es que como tú vas a cobrar esa cantidad por eso. No estuvimos de acuerdo y se reclamó eso fue un accidente y si teníamos que pagar por eso estabien no hay problema pero no así. La realidad no volvería la atención no es la misma desde que ya la dueña ya no está . Es mi opinión No volvería read more