Soup was delicious and hot Service is good Location is good and convenient Great for groups, I would recommend read more

Salsa might be good if it didn't have cilantro in it! I did like the shrimp enchiladas before you put cilantro in everything. 40% would prefer no cilantro! read more

Wonderful staff and great food! The ladies there now know exactly what I want when I enter there. Very personable and they treat you well.

Good little local spot! I ordered the shrimp in red sauce and it took a long time to arrive. Was packing the spice I'm used to but it was a good flavor. Staff is very sweet, I just wish they had spicy salsa. Everything they offered was mild and the jalapeños had no spice. Will return and try other dishes read more

The food was terrible. The beef tasted like dog food. The chicken was from a can and the queso was flavorless. The service was good. But, do not go for the food! read more

We have been coming to El Jac ever since it opened many years ago. The sweet staff, the delicious food, and the fun ambiance make it worth our while every time! read more

We love El Jacalito in Crandall! We ate here over 8 years ago when we first moved to town. The staff are like family to us and the food is consistently good. I love the ambiance of an old Mexican cafe with tin ceiling and colorful artwork scattered around. read more

STAY AWAY! I am usually one to love "hole in the wall" type of Mexican joints however this is one that's should be avoided! We walked in and waited for over 5 mins, noone seating or greeting, so we seated ourselves & finally were greeted by a waitress. The "salsa" was jarred picante sauce (nasty!) I ordered shrimp nachos & it came out with barely a drop of beans on them only 5 dried mini overcooked shrimp and barely melted cheese. I gave it back & instead of an apology or offer to remake it, I was asked if I wanted something else after she looked at my plate and shrugged her shoulders. They don't care about the quality of service or food read more

The food was not good. I hate saying that, as it seems like a small business. The food was comparable to microwaved meals you'd get from the frozen section of a grocery store. Very low quality, no flavor, and didn't look or taste good in general. Maybe we caught them on a bad day? I don't know, but it was bad enough where I won't be trying it again. read more

El Jacalito - Cheese Enchalada. - Mexican Near Me - Crandall, Texas

A little hidden place in Crandall, TX. We've ordered many, many times from here. We've even catered our Christmas meals from here. Food is always very good and you get A LOT of very generous portions. Too, we recently ordered their fajita and taco salads. They were very good. Oh yeah, don't skip by their nachos. They were so good! read more

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The ladies are always super friendly when we go! We moved to the area a year ago and this place is a great hidden gem. Great food, and super prices. Definitely recommend. read more

This restaurant has been a part of the Crandall community for many years. They are individually owned, and have continued to have quality service and food. You won't be disappointed. read more

I had the barbacoa plate it was a very nice serving and it was delish. The service was amazing. We would definitely come back. read more

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Was in town for a a family members sporting event, and we decided to give this place a try. It is in a shopping center, and a hole in the wall - but don't let that stop you! We immediately had a table, and service within seconds & the service was continuously good the entire time. I loved, loved, loved the salsa & chips. The chips were warm! Plus, the salsa comes in a tube container on the table, and you can serve yourself! It was so good, we had another. We ordered fajitas for two - combo & they are extremely generous on the portion size. They were probably my absolute favorite, I've ever had! The tortillas were Homeade & very good. Needless to say, we will drive the 30 minutes often now.... It's too good to not have again! read more

El Jacalito - Fajitas for two; combination - Mexican Near Me - Crandall, Texas

You have to give a onebut they do not deserve it the service is soooooo bad Over and over and over I am done !!!! And food is on who is cooking some times really good and others not at all!!!! I am done even giving a chance !!!! I asked for nothing on. Nacho s but cheese chicken and beans so they charged for chopped onion really? 200$ Why I can buy a whole one for that plain no cooked Took over 30 Min to get nachos after waitress took 30 min to eve not take order read more

Just stopped in for a quick bite while passing through town. Always like to try local restaurants, especially "mom & pop" type places. The restaurant is nice & clean. And the staff was very nice! Authentic Mexican atmosphere decorated the inside. I had a couple of fajita tacos and some chips. And the meal was just ok. Certainly not bad, but nothing to go out of your way for. Everything I tasted was just sort of bland. The restaurant was pretty busy, and I was there in between the lunch & dinner crowds. So the locals must like the place, which may say more about it than my review. read more

My wife and stopped in on 9/2 about 8:15 pm. The service SUCKED and when we finally got theTacos Al Carbon we ordered the meat was burnt We informed the wait staff and were totally ignored.. No one cared. Have been here before and liked the food but after last night we wont be back read more

The fajitas and the the hue is rancheros are amazing. We're from California, and were looking for something a little different than TexMex to satisfy our craving; this did the trick! read more

Delicious fajita meat, chicken tortilla soup, migas to name a few. Excellent service, this place is the best! Our family has been going for many years, never had a bad meal. read more

I always get their tortilla soup it's so different but absolutely amazing!!!! I could live off of this soup it's that good, their salsa is super spicy which I love and the staff is always so nice! My fiancé loves their chicken enchiladas and their tacos read more

Very good authentic Mexican food. Probably the best chips and salsa I've ever had. Service was prompt and friendly and I think our waitress was the owner. The only thing that stops this from being a 5 star is the lack of bar at this place. Nothing better than a margarita or a Pacifico with a lime wedge to go along with a great Carne Asada plate. If you find yourself in this small town, you need to find yourself in El Jacalito (just bring your own beer!) read more

No alcohol served. Food, service and building were all unacceptable. I had fajitas and found them inedible. Overall, very bad experience for me and family. We will not be back. read more

My family & I love this place. Friendly staff, great food, great prices. Delicious Iced Tea. You will be amazed at how much meat you get when you order the fajitas. We have the menu memorized for the most part. read more

This is my favorite Mexican food restaurant! Great prices and portions, plus it's a local business so it's really laid back and you know by choosing them you support the area! Chicken enchilada is amazing and the queso is so good! read more

One of our favorite places to eat, great food, service, and atmosphere! Cant go wrong with this place. I always get the enchiladas, beans, rice, and a side of guac, love it!! I wish they had a patio and served beer and margarita's though.. read more

Quick and good service. Their cheese enchiladas are super good and the salsa is delicious. Rice & beans are very good too.

Great Food and Staff. Before I wrote this I looked at some of the lower ranked reviews and have to disagree with 80% of them. I eat here more than 15 times a year and have always had a pleasant experience. My one complaint would be at the register. Why in the world will they not update the CC machine to allow you to add a tip post swipe. If you want to add a tip while using a cc you have to tell them prior to handing them the card. read more

We've been regulars for years. Over time this place has declined. Terrible service, no follow up after food is served, no check until we stand at the front to pay. Prices high, no quality in the food. The wait staff who did care, are gone. No direction at all as far as running a good business. Finally, we were there 3 weeks ago and my card was just run and processed for that visit. I'm not independently wealthy and with today's technology, that tells me that someone fell on the sword with properly processing credit card receipts. No cool when people are on a budget and count on transactions to be processed immediately like ever other business does in America. Place use to be very busy, now it's empty, that tells you something. read more

Disappointing! My family used to be regulars here, and although cleanliness was suspect, the service was always fast, friendly enough, and a good value for the $. We moved a year ago, but were in town visiting last night & brought a family group of 6 to El Jacalito. The wait staff rushed around, frowning like they had too much to do, but the place was pretty empty. We got our chips but had to ask for the salsa; they were very slow taking our order, and the food took f o r e v e r!! It was an hour from the time we arrived until we got our food. Worse yet, my fav on the menu was only "OK", not good like I remembered. The chicken was very tough. Some of the food was cold. And the salsa is STILL too hot to enjoy. WE WILL NOT BE BACK. (And PLEASE close that door on the cooler already!! Nothing in there will stay refrigerated when the door is left open!!) read more

Best cheese enchiladas with chili sauce that I have ever had!! Service is fabulous and quick!!

Went there with my family looking for somewhere to enjoy a good meal. The staff broughy our drinks and chips with salsa. As were were eating the chips my daughter pocked one up and it was a big roach. We could not stay and left. read more

This place has the best cheese enchiladas that I've ever tasted! Their fajita meat is also delicious! The staff is very friendly too!

Great fajitas, they have that nice chewy texture without the veins and ligaments. I like the fact that it is seasoned right and, I don't leave there with my breath smelling like garlic powder for 3 days. It is not a fancy place but the food speaks for itself. If you are looking to take the family to eat, this is the place, it will not break the bank and tastes great. I order the michouchano- beef,chicken and shrimp fajitas for 2 it is the best. read more

Went there with family and ordered the chicken fajitas. Woke up with severe food poisoning the next morning. Was sick for 14 hours straight and unable to eat anything for 36 hours. Will not be going back. read more

Accidentally visited this place, but liked it very much, especially for big portions!!! prices are very nice for the great amount of food you get!! and very tasty!!!! read more