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    El Jacalito Mexican Restaurant

    4.6 (70 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    El Jacalito
    Trista H.

    My girlfriend and I met at El Jacalito for dinner for our monthly meet-up. Free parking can be found in the parking lot. Discover is an accepted form of payment. El Jacalito can easily accommodate large parties. Indoors is sparse and on the shabby side. There are a couple TVs mounted on the walls. El Jacalito does not have a bar/lounge area. El Jacalito has two different menus'; a dining menu and a to-go pick-up order menu. During our visit, we were the only patrons dining in. There were several people picking up to-go orders during our visit. Complimentary chips and salsa are provided to snack on while reviewing the menu options. The salsa was mild in heat and thin in consistency. Draft beer is not served; however, Mexican bottled beer is. I slurped on a couple Negra Modelo's for $6 each. My girlfriend ordered the Two Birria Tacos for $15.95. I ordered the Chicken Enchiladas for $18.95. El Jacalito is family owned. Service was chummy. Maria was good-natured and prideful in her food and establishment. Thank you, Maria for your hospitality. Overall, it is important to support family-owned businesses. I plan on sampling several other menu items in the future.

    Chips and salsa
    Generous Y.

    Lovely family owned spot. Very thankful, welcoming, and friendly owners. Great energy. Nice that they have regular tacos and big tacos, though we opted for only the big ones because we had an appetite. Support local! You get started with chips and salsa on the house. I loved the chips, amazing crispiness and crunch. Would not be surprised if they're made in house. Salsa was fine, though the highlight for me were the chips. Birria comes with four tortillas. Originally thought it was a birria taco but it's the stew version with tortillas on the side. I ordered one of every meat to try and see what I liked most because in the past I've had very chewy asada that pained my jaw to chew and have been afraid of committing to asada since. The tortillas were nothing special, though I think they are also made in house. They held up well for the tacos and presented no issues. I wish they would add a little grease or sauce from the meat to add a bit of flavor. Pollo - a little dry, also not that much chicken. Least favorite by far. Asada - pretty good steak that's sliced in small cubes, not overly chewy. My fourth favorite meat but it was definitely still good. Chorizo - I honestly wasn't sure if I had a chorizo taco as it wasn't obvious. The appearance was obvious, but taste wise I almost thought it was a different way of preparing al pastor for whatever reason because they tasted very similar. Because of this, I give chorizo my third favorite. Al pastor - fatty and grilled perfect. Best meat here by far, usually the best at other taco spots anyways. There was a lovely tangy flavor that I would likely attribute to pineapple. Carnitas - amazing, fatty, and a big portion of meat. Second favorite meat.

    Good size horchata! Salsa is on point. Tacos look and taste amazing.
    Susana I.

    If you haven't had handmade tortillas, I highly recommend to visit El Jacalito in Everett. They have Friendly staff. Very good portion sizes. Authentic flavor. Sauces are not too spicy. My husband and I had the quesatacos w consomé and 2 tacos de asada and Al pastor. The tacos are huge. Multiple parking spaces. Clean tables and a lot of sitting.

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    Ron W.

    Best authentic Mexican food in town. Highly recommend the Asada and the chips. Family owned restaurant with great vibes.

    Chicken Chimichanga, Al Pastor Taco (handmade), and Carnitas Burrito
    Sarah L.

    Just dropped by on a whim (without even checking Yelp) and this place did not disappoint. Food was delicious!! Bf ordered a carnitas burrito which was massive. I ordered the chicken chimichanga and an Al pastor taco - both were amazing but I will be back to try every single taco on the menu. Their handmade tacos are made with fresh handmade tortillas. The Al pastor meat was so flavorful and delicious. Family owned restaurant, service is friendly and attentive. Plenty of booth seating inside. Give this place a try!

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    Sheila G.

    This place is amazing. The food is the most authentic Mexican food in Western Washington. I grew up in Los Angeles and know what good Mexican food tastes like and it's not at La Palmera. The food is so delicious, home made tortillas, chips and the salsa is so fresh and delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant. Maria and her husband are so kind and welcoming .

    Burrito Al Pastor, chicken tamale, chips, red and green sauce
    Elijah N.

    I just moved to the area and wanted to give this place a try. It was excellent! I always start with the burrito, El Jacalito's Burrito Al Pastor was just what I needed. Great size, chunky guacamole and well-seasoned meat. There was no shortage of sauce and I appreciate the tortilla chips to scoop up the leftovers. I'll be back to try so much more. Thanks!

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    Joey R.

    If you want legit Mexican food - this IS THE PLACE! Had a generous portion of the chimichanga, perfectly crispy on the outside, tender juicy meet on the inside. Washed it down with horchata which came in a giant jam jar I loved how the horchata had just the right amount of sweetness and cinnamon flavour. We also had the tamales and dannng that too was delicious! The hospitality here felt like coming home to family. We will be back for sure.

    Mason jar full of Horchata

    Just had craving for Mex food while shopping nearby and saw this place. It's a wonderful surprise. First, parking was plenty, staff was very friendly and most important, food was awesome. Had the Camarones Al mojo and a huge glass of Horchata. Also tried carnitas and Al Pastor Tacos. Price was reasonable considering the servings was huge. Definitely will be back to try the Carne Asada :)

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    Tried out this new place for lunch. Excellent food, great service, everything we ordered was delicious. Five stars. Will be back!

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    2 years ago

    Excelente 100% recomendado super delicioso. Muy buen servicio. un lugar familiar. La atención que nos dieron de primera.

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    Service is always friendly, the food is delicious and portions are filling. I'll happily eat here for a few days in a row.

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    First thing is this place is Super Clean‼ we received fast service and The food was good too‼

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    Ask the Community - El Jacalito Mexican Restaurant

    Guam Grub - Guam plate....yuuuuuuum!

    Guam Grub

    4.4(52 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    I've never had food from Guam before, so when I saw the name of this place in the mall on Google…read moremaps, "Guam Grub," I was curious. We weren't sure if it was open because no one was there, but as we walked up to the counter there was a sign that said to ring a bell for service, so we rang the bell, and a friendly lady came out. The prices for the plates seemed a bit high, so my partner and I opted to split a plate. What's cool is that the menu had a long list of sides that were included with the plates, so I was excited to try all of it since it was my first time having this type of cuisine. We ordered the chicken plate, hoping for the best. When the order was ready, we took it to-go so we could nosh at the beach. It felt heavy so I had high hopes. Once at the beach, I opened up the container and holy moly there was a MOUND of what looked like a scrumptious variety of food! And guess what... everything was scrumptious. I really wish I took a photo of the menu so I could identify what I ingested, but I enjoyed it all. The chicken looked a lot like Hawaiian chicken and was just as good. Big hefty pieces. There was some green maybe pickled zucchini or cucumber. Delicious. There was some chopped meat (chicken?) that had pleasantly unique, vinegary notes. I gotta find out what that is. Oh there was like a fried ball of dough with veggies and shrimp in it. There were even more sides I can't remember but I know I loved. The plate was more than enough for my partner and I- and we are big eaters. The price was worth it in quantity and flavor. I really want to come back here but I heard the mall is going to have renovations soon and I'm not sure they'll still exist. I hope Guam Grub persists because I need to go again.

    I have been wanting to try this place for a long time, and it was definitely worth the wait. I got…read morethe kids meal with rib EVERYTHING was So0o good & fresh. The sweet lady even gave me a tea Now I know why it's so popular, So delicious!!!! & AMAZING customer service

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    Katya's Bakery - Interior

    Katya's Bakery

    4.4(274 reviews)
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    Family-owned bakery with cozy ambiance! We had the savory crepe (spinach,egg,feta), a potato and…read moremushroom pirozhki, the honey cake, and a cappuccino. The Savory crepe was exceptionally good and unique with its crispy texture. The honey cake also definitely lived up to the hype. I give the cappuccino a 5/10 as it felt watery and was overall disappointing. The staff was efficient and friendly, but I noticed our server put down our plates onto the table rather aggressively, but I think it was unintentional. Overall would recommend as a decent bakery in the area!

    I LOVE Katya's! I…read morefirst stumbled across this with my mom in 2021. We loved their desserts! I adore their Honey Cake! I also tried their Borscht soup which was delicious! Fast forward -- my cousins, bf and I came by this week and while we couldn't check out the bakery since they were already closed, we saw that the new addition of the European Market was opened! We saw a lot of European chocolates, chocolate liqueur, produce, bread, cookies etc and desserts! We wanted dessert and saw they have a few items! We got the date mini croissant pastries (literally finger food size!) and the dessert that looks like a cannoli but tastes like a cream puff....only BETTER! They were labeled specifically but they tasted so well with our tea at home! We loved these treats bc they were not too sweet at all! I didn't get a picture of these cute pastries but their cakes and desserts I pictured below are so cute and delicate! Definitely coming back! It's such a great addition here up north :)

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    Katya's Bakery - Nothing like one of Katya's fabulous coffee-creme eclairs and tea!

    Nothing like one of Katya's fabulous coffee-creme eclairs and tea!

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    Dubai cup & Americano- best duo ever!

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    Heritage African Restaurant - Fried sweet plantains

    Heritage African Restaurant

    4.4(60 reviews)
    7.0 mi

    The Heritage African Restaurant, featuring West African foods, is large and roomy with a colorful…read moreexterior and a bit dark on the inside. When we went on a weekend, it was very quiet, too quiet, with moderate business and perhaps five tables occupied. This is our fourth West African restaurant in this area; all but one are a bit rough around the edges. The male server spoke only to my husband, despite me initiating the conversation and placing the order. Hello, the 21st century is calling! The food takes a while to be ready; they all do for some reason. This time we waited half an hour with a near empty restaurant. If you are hungry, order an appetizer. Generally speaking, the food is good, and the portions are generous. The Food: Dibi Afra or Grilled Lamb, $26.99 - 4.5 Stars Menu: Popular SeneGambian street food. Meat marinated in authentic heritage seasonings and char-grilled served with onions, spicy mustard, and salad. There is something comforting about a giant pile of chopped lamb, fantastically seasoned, served with onions and an excellent salad. I packed 2/3 of the lamb and onions to take home. Grilled Golden Pompano, $25.99 - 5 Stars Menu: Whole Golden Pompano either grilled or fried marinated with heritage seasonings The fish is perfectly grilled. The fried plantain, a pleasant surprise as it was not mentioned on the menu, was wonderfully fried. Both salads are superb too. Beef Fataya or Meat Pie, $9.99 - 3 Stars Menu: Savory Empanadas (3) with choice chicken, beef, seafood or vegetarian We order meat pies from all four West African restaurants we visited. This is the first time where the beef tasted wasn't seasoned or flavorful enough to eat by itself without sauce. Rather disappointed. Jollof Rice side, $9.99 - 4 Stars Ever since the first West African restaurant we visited told us jollof rice recipe is every family and every restaurant's secret, I have made it my mission to order it at every restaurant. I took a close-up photo to show the seasonings in the rice. Theirs is very good, and I'm glad they offer it as a side.

    African Heritage served the best meal I've had all year! I had the oxtail entrée served with fufu,…read moreand it was absolutely incredibly tender, perfectly seasoned, and don't forget to pair it with the fufu. The plantains were sweet, caramelized, and super addictive. Every bite was a celebration of authentic African flavors. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the staff treats you politely. If you haven't visited African Heritage yet, you're seriously missing out!! This is a must for anyone who loves bold, delicious food.

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