This looks like a hole in a wall but we stopped based on the reviews. It didn't disappoint. The green Chile cheeseburgers were delicious. They were perfectly cooked and so juicy. I had a patty melt and my husband had the regular burger. It's also reasonably priced. Win win! read more

Cute place, nice people. Unfortunately, about 8-9 hours after eating our late lunch (had nothing to eat after our late lunch) I became very sick with diarrhea. I have not been this sick in many years. I had nothing, food wise, prior to that meal out of my ordinary food. Hubby had the same thing - minus the lettuce and tomatoes. I am wondering if they game me the cramps and diarrhea:-(. read more

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Decided to stop by to grab a bite before heading to White Sands National Park. The exterior is unassuming but they make one of the best burgers. I ordered a hamburger and it came with fries. The fries are definitely not frozen. You can tell they make it themselves. The hamburger was fantastic. All the ingredients were fresh and perfectly balanced. They also give free chips and salsa! read more

El Jacalito - Hamburger - Mexican Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

After driving past this place (El Jacalito Restaurant), many times, I decided to order breakfast burritos this past weekend. I will definitely be going back to try the rest of the menu, forget the chains out there, support local, all burritos were great, service was fast, and prices were very reasonable. read more

Family owned. Burritos were good but the bacon and egg breakfast burritos had no cheese (?). I'm glad I asked to add potatoes. I'm used to a breakfast burrito having potatoes and cheese in it but maybe that's not the Las Cruces way. As a single woman I was slightly alarmed by all the bars on the building (see picture) but it makes sense since all the walls are glass. Way too easy to break into otherwise. I would come here again. read more

El Jacalito - Nice clean interior - Mexican Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

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The burgers and fries were so tasty! The device was friendly and quick. Would definitely go back!

The food is delicious! We had the enchiladas and green Chile cheeseburger. The burger was that old-school Mexican kitchen hamburgers that I grew up with. I ordered a pint of their salsa to-go, the one that comes out with the chips . The staff were very friendly and polite. Definitely recommend to visitors if wanting a local hole-in-the-wall taste. The local cars never stopped driving thru their drive-thru the whole time we sat there. read more

El Jacalito - Green Chile Cheese Burger - Mexican Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

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Been awhile but will definitely be going back , had a ground beef burrito and it was good. Really want to try the Mexi burger it looks great as long as they don't use cheap chicken franks , read more

The two owners/brothers, Juan & Luis... twins! Here from Scottsdale for the wknd w/ my son playing in NMSU Prospect Camp. Needed a meal before we hit the road, wanted to try something locally owned w/ good reviews... This place is great! Juan y Luis were incredibly friendly & genuine. Food was outstanding too, helped me craft a vegan burrito option on the fly. Gracias hermanos! read more

This "little shack" delivers punches above its weight where good, flavorful food is concerned. The el pastor quesadillas my wife brought home for lunch were tasty indeed with lots of pork and melted cheese without being too greasy. The prices are quite economical by today's standards so you get a big bang for your buck at this unassuming diner. read more

We tried out this spot on a show weekend afternoon. It didn't look like the place was open, but once we stepped in, we were warmly greeted. Service was very good. My wife had the carne asada tacos and I got the green chile cheese burger with fries. We were both blown away at how good the good was. All freshly made! Will be going back soon. read more

El Jacalito - Carne Asada Tacos a la Parrilla - Mexican Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

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Great place with good pricing and sizes! Got the green Chile pork burrito and while it's just meat in a tortilla, I am happy for $7. The green Chile salsa with chips provided are pretty spicy which I liked! Will definitely return. read more

When you start off with a killer green chile salsa and hearty chips, you know it's gonna be good. It's a small place with only 7 tables but was pretty quiet on a Saturday morning. Breakfast burritos are the way to go. The prices are very reasonable and you can get any burrito smothered in chile for only 75 cents. The red is especially delicious today. Highly recommended. read more

El Jacalito - Breakfast burrito - Mexican Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

This totally lives up to the 5 Stars! Great service and the food was excellent! You know a burger is good when you don't need any mustard or ketchup on it! Fries are homemade! You gotta give them a try!!!! read more

El Jacalito - Crispy Jalapeño Burger - Mexican Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

Wonderful, delicious, yummy! Amazing food. We have eaten here twice. Unfortunately we don't live in NM but when in Las Cruces this will be our go to restaurant. Charming interior with 7 tables. The staff is friendly and accommodating. read more

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Ordered a ham and egg burrito along with a bacon egg burrito with cheese. Both burritos were good size, best of all were seasoned perfectly. Good job guys, will be back. read more

Absolutely an authentic culinary experience. The array of dishes are rich in flavor and consistent. The family operating El Jacalito, it seems to me, pride themselves in making sure the New Mexican Cuisine they share with us, the public, is always of the highest quality. The servers are always kind and prompt with service. read more

This is a great little place! I found it on Yelp and so glad I did. The burgers were simple amazing and filling. I couldn't stop eating the fresh chips and green salsa. The tacos were outstanding and so good we went back for dinner. read more

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El Jacalito is small and unassuming, but the food is SO good. Our party of four had four different entrees and all were delicious! I had the carne asada tacos with calabacitas and guacamole. The carne asada was tender and well seasoned. The calabacitas had a hint of spice and were a hit. The guacamole is definitely made fresh and is smooth and a perfect compliment to the tacos. My husband said his burrito was one of the best he has ever had. My son raved about his cheese quesadilla and my daughter loved her burger. The fries are definitely fresh and house made. Our service was great as well. read more

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Great food. Friendly service. Got the combo plate (red and green) and it was very good. read more

El Jacalito - Combo plate red and green. Good! - Mexican Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

Breakfast skillet is amazing, tostadas and salsa is the same, everything I get is great. The service is excellent and the staff is friendly, good vibes love this place read more

We were in town and looking for a local authentic place to grab some breakfast or brunch, and this one popped up as a top rated spot. And it did not disappoint! Don't let looks deceive you, while it is a small unassuming location with a wraparound drive-through, it also has a lot of seating inside which is where we were able to grab our meal. The man working there was incredibly attentive and responsive, I can check on us multiple times and with a smile. He even made great conversation and gave us tips for things to do in the area. We ordered the huevos rancheros as well as Chile Rellenos - both amazing options! Well we were the only ones in the dining room, the drive-through heavy steady stream of people ordering lots of food, so clearly we were onto something that everyone knew about! Really would love to have another meal here in the future next time we stop back around. read more

El Jacalito - Huevos rancheros - to die for! - Mexican Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

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We stopped here just driving through because we liked the reviews on Yelp, and we were very happy with our selection. The food was all very fresh and homemade. The salsa had been made fresh that morning, the tortillas were all homemade. It was a perfect roadside stop while traveling through New Mexico on our road trip. read more

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Believe the reviews! Wonderful food and great service! Drive through or eat inside. Homemade Mexican food Nana would be proud to serve.

This place looks old but don't let that stop you. I had the best Chiaquilles here. I've had them all over the US and Mexico and these were some of the best. Good parking for a 26' Motorhome read more

Local recommended this place for their green chilie burgers. It did not disappoint. Great staff and fantastic burgers

The food is amazing. Straight out of Mexico, a great hole in the wall. Great place to stop and grab a quick bite. The location is very very small, not the greatest decor but it works because it's a mom & pops hole in a wall place but it could use a face lift. Bathroom is so so small it's non-handicap accessible. The owner runs the register, helps in the kitchen & brings out your food & drinks. You can tell he really cares about the place although its not much. Service is great. I hope the owner makes enough money to move to a bigger location, it would really do this restaurant some justice. Very very underrated place mostly because it's judged by its cover. It really is Las Cruces hidden gem. Real authentic Mexican food Not Americanize Mexican. read more

El Jacalito - Chips and Salsa great way to start - Mexican Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

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Greasy spoon, absolutely delicious! Great prices and generous portions. Been to this place a few times over the years and always loved the flavors. Pretty heavy food, you may not need to eat again that day Enjoy a Las cruces favorite: El Jacalito is seriously yummy read more

Called in my order & drove thru to pick up a couple breakfast burritos (ground beef & potato and pollo a la parilla) from Jacalito earlier today. Both burritos were nice and full. The beef and potato was mostly meat unlike some places that will go heavier on the cheaper potato ingredients. The green salsa that was offered on the side complimented the flavors well. The pollo (chicken) burrito was good too but completely different with chicken, onions, tomatoes & lettuce (opted for no cilantro). My personal preference would have been to add some more spice (maybe add some jalapeños) but still tasty, although I liked the beef better. Service was quick and hospitable! I'd recommend for those interested. read more

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The food was excellent. I had a delicious slightly spicy loaded burrito! Excellent. Service was friendly and felt cozy in the sit down area. read more

El Jacalito - Smothered Egg and chorizo burrito with bacon. - Mexican Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

This is a good place for home style fresh cooked New Mexican food. The atmosphere is nothing special, so go for take out if that is important to you. We started with chips and guacamole. The chips were fresh fried with excellent fire hot green salsa so we ordered some guacamole to tame it down. The chips were not salted which I appreciate. The guacamole had big chunks of avocado with a hint of lime and no other fillings, this was definitely freshly mixed. I had the enchiladas Christmas style, the red sauce was my favorite and had a kick. The green sauce had hints of lime and tomatillo though I wished it had more green chili. The corn tortillas were excellent and tasted homemade. Overall, good food and good value. read more

El Jacalito - Enchiladas Christmas style - Mexican Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

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Burger was delicious- service excellent- ambiance had a nice local feel. Definitely worth visiting read more

El Jacalito - Rellano Burger - Mexican Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

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Great taco, service and price. I go every time I'm in Las Cruces. The cashier is friendly. The food is flavorful and generous.

I can't believe I have lived here for years and missed this place! It does look like a dive and its in an older part of town, but the food was SO good, so fresh! We had the fried jalapeño burger and the mushroom swiss burger and a side of calabacitas. The burgers were gorgeous as well as delicious and the fries were made fresh from potatoes (I asked). Prices were great and service was super! We went at 6pm on a Friday night and had the place to ourselves. I bet they are real busy for breakfast because that menu looked wonderful too. It has a cozy, low key vibe and sometimes thats just what you want! read more

Ditto to what others have said about it being a little whole in the wall, great service and good food. I had the pork plate with the red sauce. Tasty but could have been spicier for me. Hubby had the mushroom Swiss burger and loved it, especially the fries that are cooked to order and not cold or old. Only reason for a 4 and not a 5: tortilla chips tasted a bit stale and no liquor license. A cold beer always goes great with a burger and Mexican food! read more

This is a great little family owned joint. I had the green chile cheese burger with fries and it was great. The burger was perfectly balanced and the fries were fantastic. My wife had a red chile burrito which was loaded with pork and she thought it was really good. The prices were very reasonable and the owner that served us was very friendly. I highly recommend this place! read more

El Jacalito - Green Chile Cheese Burger - Mexican Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

I was recently told about this place and how have I missed it since I live around the corner, I don't know. Friendly customer service, bilingual a plus. My food was quick and delicious. Well worth it. I'll definitely have to come back here and try more menu options they have. Another plus, they serve breakfast too! read more

El Jacalito - Mexa Burger with cheese, meat (weenies, bacon, ham and patty), tomatoes, lettuce and onions with a side of fries. - Mexican Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

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Great little joint for authentic New Mexico cuisine without any pomp & circumstance. They have takeout and dine in options, fast friendly service and great food! I had the combination plate "Christmas style". It was outstanding. I like the red Chile pork the best, spicy and flavorful. Green Chile enchilada was good as well. Beans were creamy, rice was standard. Taco meat was a little salty and shell was a little thin but it served its purpose. Chips and green salsa were on point. I will come here again next time I drive through Las Cruces. Thank you! read more

The food was delicious, made and delivered quickly. It was the freshest breakfast food I have had in a very long time, less than 30 seconds from the stove to the table. The ambience is not what you go there for. read more

The chili relleno burger and fries were excellent. The three owners all have good experience with reputable restaurants in town. Service was fast and efficient. read more