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    El Jacalito

    3.4 (36 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Cheese Enchalada.
    Secret A.

    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.

    Karla H.

    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!

    Fajitas for two; combination
    Lindsay C.

    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!

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    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.

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

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

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

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