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El Jacalito Mexican Restaurant

4.6 (71 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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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.

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Sheryl T.

El jacalito was a pleasant random restaurant we decided to try. I had the wet asada burrito and husband had the birria tacos. The food was yummy and our server was super friendly. Definitely favoriting this spot

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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.

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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Ron W.

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

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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 .

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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.

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!

Receipt: carne asada rare ( overcooked)$19.95 ; chimichanga bland greasy $15.95, becerra empanada $4.50 & kids and quesadillas $5.95
Francheszka S.

The food is bland and dry. When we pay the price on the menu does not reflect on the receipt. Overprice that food is not good at all. They don't check if customer needs water, the owner and her daughter are both busy on their phone. Don't waste your money. I don't mind paying as long as quality of food especially supporting mom and pops store. Not this one. See menu and receipts if it's make sense.

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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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Such great food and super nice staff! You gotta try this place. Small but great atmosphere.

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I stopped here for takeout and the food was better than I thought it would be. The prices are also very reasonable for the portions you get.

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Came here for taco Tuesday!! Hard shell tacos for $1! Family owned. Great authentic food!! We will be back

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Food delicious! Very friendly and have wonderful tamales and the tortillas are clearly home made, authentic and delicious.

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Food is super tasty the staff is so nice they have the best chocoflan! Will definitely go back !

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Great authentic Mexican food! Will be my go-to spot from now on! Definitely recommend. You won't regret it!

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Picked this up to go. Food was great! Tastes like I'm back in Southern California! Handmade tortillas is a bonus.

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Rare Society - Steak board

Rare Society

4.0(326 reviews)
3.0 mi
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It's a solid place to go but wasn't up my alley, steak flights are cool, bread was great but I…read morepersonally wasn't impressed myself. It's a cool date night spot and the bar looked cool. We went for a birthday and it was a great time. It was just a different, would try again but wasn't for me initially. Server was great and everyone was a great who supported our server.

I came to Rare Society for dinner with a party of 7, and I definitely recommend making a…read morereservation because the place was packed. It's located in a pretty busy strip mall, so parking is shared with the other businesses. The restaurant itself is beautiful. It has a classy, slightly rustic feel and definitely gives off more of a high-end vibe. The hostesses was nice and welcoming. One thing to know going in is that this is definitely a sit-down-and-chat kind of restaurant. Don't come here expecting a quick dinner. It took a long time for our food to come out, and we actually had to ask our server a few times if they could bring out some of the easier items first because we were getting hungry. I would recommend ordering appetizers and planning for a long dinner. The rolls are one of their signature items and are baked in a cast iron skillet with lots of butter and fresh herbs. They were really good. The pickled onion rings were just okay and didn't really stand out. I didn't try the oysters, but several people in our group said they were delicious. They're known for their steaks, especially the steak boards where the steaks come pre-sliced. We ordered two Executive Steak Boards, which were around $200 each. These are high-end steaks, but when they arrived, they felt like they had been sitting out at room temperature for a while. They do give you hot plates to put the steaks on, which helped. The sides were actually some of my favorites. The asparagus and broccoli were excellent, and you could taste the char from the grill. I'd probably skip the mac and cheese. It was good at first, but once it cooled down, the texture got pretty unpleasant. The crème brûlée was delicious and had that perfect crisp, melted sugar topping. Overall, its a beautiful restaurant with great ambiance and some good food. The service was friendly, but the wait for the food was definitely longer than expected, especially for the price. It's on the pricey side, and while I enjoyed the experience, I'm not sure the steaks were worth the $200 price tag or the long wait.

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Town & Country Market - Mill Creek - Lots of herbs but I think Fred Meyer has much more varieties for dry herbs.

Town & Country Market - Mill Creek

4.3(420 reviews)
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Quality and variety of foods along with the overall environment while shopping. Great produce and…read moremeats along with specialty items.

Me and my family shop here faithfully and today Brian in the seafood department ruined that. As we…read morewere shopping today my wife pointed out the oyster case had some very large/jumbo oysters which is typically a rare occasion at this location and we always grab them when we see it. After we waited about 10 minutes in front of the oysters Brian yelled across the seafood area asking if we were ready and we said yes. He never walked over and waited to hear what we wanted all the way from the fish area which already made my wife uncomfortable and mentions to me "he seems like he's going to be rude" by just his demeanor. Once finally approached I pointed out there were 3 large bags in the oyster tank and the bag that was open was 1/2 way sticking out of the water and i specifically asked for a dozen from any of the other bags that were completely submurged to avoid any potential food poisoning. and his response was a rude as can be "Nope, I'm not opening any other bags if you want oysters you are picking them from that bag". I was mind blown and in shock as a long time customer being spoken to like this was insane. For years even before this was "Town & Country" we have been shopping here and have always had such a pleasant experience with every encounter except this guy. Brian you do not deserve to be in this industry or treat customers in this manner. Do better T&C, i doubt we will be back after this.

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Messy slice of 20th anniversary cake at T&C Mill Creek (9/29/24)

Town & Country Market - Mill Creek
Town & Country Market - Mill Creek

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Azul Restaurant - Calamari

Azul Restaurant

4.1(1.1k reviews)
1.8 mi
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How have I been to this restaurant so many times and never written a review? I have no idea. This…read moreis just a place that we come too when we want great food. The staff is always accommodating and friendly. Dinner is great, happy hour is great. But don't discount brunch, it is just as good as everything else. My go to is the chicken fried steak with the jalapeno gravy. I could literally pour the gravy over anything. The steak is always soft enough to cut with a fork. Just spectacular all the way around. Serving it with black beans and potatoes? A dish could not get any better. My wife always orders the Pollo Caldo as she is a soup person. She says it's the best she has ever had. Either way. If you're looking for a killer happy hour(coconut prawns and bacon wrapped jalapeños are my jams here). The dinners are flavorful(carne asada is so juicy and flavorful). And the brunch....just a good variety and lots of great flavors. Also their tequila flights are great if you are into that. They have some really great ones that we frequent. Their sister restaurant is just as good and serves up some great food as well(indigo kitchen). Not really any misses on either of these establishments menus. Just surprised I have never written a review for them, as it is a local favorite that we frequent. To the owner: if you ever start serving IV's of that jalapeno gravy, please put me on the waitlist.

We had a solid meal at Azul, highlighted by really great service. We ordered the nachos with corn,…read morecauliflower tacos, chicken tacos, and the veggie burrito. The nachos and tacos were tasty, but the veggie burrito was a miss for me, it was loaded with green beans, and while I get the effort to keep it vegan, the flavor just tasted off. I really wish they would simply make their standard black beans vegetarian/lard-free instead. On the plus side, the staff was wonderfully attentive, and bringing out a complimentary chocolate cake dessert for a birthday was such a sweet touch. Decent food overall, but top-notch hospitality makes it an easy place to return to.

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Guava Press Chips and Salsa

Saw Mill Cafe

Saw Mill Cafe

3.9(573 reviews)
2.0 mi
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Haven't been here in probably 10 years lol so the experience (and taste) was nostalgic!…read more They don't have an online ordering system so you're gunna have to pick up that phone and call em. I got an order of their pulled pork breakfast burrito, which I've never tried before. Traditionally, it comes w your choice of pancakes or toast/hashbrowns. They let me upgrade the regular buttermilk pancakes to their lemon blueberry ones. Ultimately, the total came out to around $27.50 after tax/tip (I "only" tipped $2 since I was picking up). Ok so here are my ratings: - service 5/5 - burrito 3.5/5 - pancakes 4/5 - price 3/5 The burrito was solid. I just wish their was more to it. Like maybe some veggies or spice or pico or anything lol. The pancakes were the best part of the meal. You really don't even need to add syrup since it comes w the lemon cream cheese frosting on top and in between each of the 3 pancakes. The combination of that lemon + blueberry was ono and that's coming from a guy who typically doesn't choose lemon style desserts.

I've been to many restaurant diners that serve breakfast and it is here at Saw Mill Cafe and chain…read morethat I love the California Scramble. They set the bar high. The portion is good. I love that it is served with avocado, sour cream and onion, and salsa. Delicious! The French Toast was cooked to perfection. They were not too sweet and perfectly thick and chewy in the center but had a nice crunch on the outside. Yum! We sat at the bar and the service was excellent and fast!

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