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    El Jacalito

    4.7 (207 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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

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    Nice clean interior
    Susanne R.

    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.

    Green Chile Cheese Burger

    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.

    Carne Asada Tacos a la Parrilla

    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.

    Breakfast burrito
    Jordana G.

    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.

    Crispy Jalapeño Burger

    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!!!!

    Huevos Rancheros

    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.

    Double green burger
    Ray C.

    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.

    Burrito

    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.

    Combo plate red and green. Good!

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

    Huevos rancheros - to die for!
    Danielle W.

    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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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