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    El Jacalito

    3.5 (79 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    EL JACALITO ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Huevos rancheros
    Maria R.

    The food is always delicious and the service is great. We didn't have to wait even though there was a lot of people. The ambiance is okay but can get noisy at times. It's to be expected because the dining area is all open. The huevos rancheros is amazing, I really like the hot sauce that is topped with.

    Grilled Onions

    Amazing food and service! I asked for extra grilled onions and they gave me a whole plate full! 10/10

    2 long hairs pulled out of a Chile Verde Burrito- took picture after returning. Zoom in for the pic of hairs are on the lid.
    Cheryl V.

    TWO HAIRS !!! We always look forward to Thursdays special- Chile Verde Burrito with a large drink. Except for today's burrito, got it to go for my hungry husband's dinner, Only to cut into a pull out a hair about 8-10 inches long...then, as moving food around more, another hair same length!!! I called El Jacalito and told them what I found... they told me to bring the burrito back with the hairs, (for proof?) so I dug it out of trash and drove back to town and opened the box for them to see and they didn't say anything. I told them I was going to take a picture to do a review of what happened, they brought me another burrito and I told them I didn't want to drive back home to give my husband another burrito with a hair, so I cut it open and was satisfied with it and then repacked it and asked them if there's anything else they would do for my inconvenience.... they just stood there, so I turned to leave and that was when they said they were sorry. So, needless to say they should have done more to accommodate us because we have been loyal customers for years! Now going to look for another place for Chile Verde burritos, anyone have a recommendation? Thank for rea

    Fejita
    Ashley H.

    Great Mexican food. Indoor seating and good vibes Great service and plenty of menu options

    Nigel S.

    This is my go-to spot for breakfast burritos, chicken chimichangas; bacon, egg, potato and cheese breakfast burritos; and carne asada fries with Jamaica. The portions are HUGE for the price and the food is always fresh and hot. The Breakfast burritos are thicc and have cuts of perfectly cooked chunky bacon, fluffy eggs, melty cheese and crisp potatoes. The chimichanga combination is loaded and comes with a light salad on the side with rice and beans. Their Jamaica is usually on point and refreshing. The staff is always friendly and attentive. El Jacalito is my favorite.

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    Christina D.

    So my work ordered this for lunch! It was delicious. Im not a big Mexican food eater as Im spoiled with the tacos in Mexico! However, this jot the spot. The rice and beans were typical, but rhe tacos made up for it. I totally recommend for catering. They delivered on time and thats a HUGE A+!

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    The food tasted really great and the price was reasonable. We picked up to go. The enchilada sauce here is very good.

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    Food is good and fresh, however, sometimes it is cold by the time you make it home even when you're going directly home.

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    Good food and service my only quarrel is the high prices , it's higher than most I think

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    Stopped by La Cocina de Doña Maggie and decided to go with 3 tacos gobernador. The tacos were…read morejuicy, not dry like you sometimes get elsewhere. You could tell they were made fresh, and whomever is the cook, knows how to season well. Service was on point and super attentive. They checked on me at least 4 times to make sure everything was good, which honestly made the whole experience even better. It's rare to see that kind of consistency in small local spots. The only thing I felt was missing was a more savory salsa to match those tacos. The one they gave me seemed like a salsa de chile de árbol -- spicy with good flavor, but I wished I had an extra salsa option that leaned more on the smoky or tangy side to balance out the richness of the gobernador. The place was quiet, comfortable, and relaxed -- no loud music or chaos, just a good spot to sit back and enjoy your food. Definitely worth a visit again. Next time, I might ask if they have any different salsas to try with those tacos.

    The location has a large parking lot. They were fairly busy on a Saturday morning/afternoon. There…read morewas only 2 wait staff so the service was okay. The food was really good. I wouldn't say it was the best Molcajete I've ever experienced it it was good. What was really good were the beans and homemade corn tortillas. Those were the highlights. Plenty of seating, extensive menu options, and a large parking lot. Plus it's close to the freeway. I'd recommend giving them a taste.

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    First time dining at El Maguey and will definitely be back. Small and quaint space with very…read morefriendly staff. Had heard great things about this restaurant and finally decided to give it a try. The menu was composed of fairly common dishes found at most Mexican restaurants. I'll review the dishes we tried. First, we had some carne asada tacos. The meat was seasoned and cooked well, topped on fresh made corn tortillas. Garnished with onion, cilantro and fresh salsas. Would have again. Their fish was freshly fried and seasoned well. Nice crisp skin and super moist flesh. The garlic butter I requested added an additional layer of flavor. The refried beans were delicious and well as the rice. The side salad was complimentary to the fish as it was refreshing and citrusy. I enjoyed my meal to say the least. I definitely will visit again.

    Named after the mezcal agave this little Mexican restaurant is small but mighty! Off a main road,…read moreOlive Ave. you may drive right by it. The customer service is on point as soon as you enter you are greeted like you're the only customer! The decor is authentic as well as the food. It's a small space with a shared parking lot but come before or after lunch and you'll have no trouble. Plenty of food items to please your palate. The food and aguas are flavorful. Cold beer as well Mexican beer on tap. There is also a beautiful dessert case with flans. Like their sign says they are a small business but their seasoning is big. Pop in, say hi and enjoy some delicious food as well as a lovely atmosphere with great customer service!

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    4.2(77 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    The service was friendly but that was the only redeemable aspect…read more Note there was a surcharge for using credit card. I placed a take out order and it took 10 minutes to prep my food. Considering I saw the tostadas being removed from a grocery bag, I'm assuming they weren't made in house. My order came with forks, tostadas, hot sauce, ketchup, and saltine crackers. *Aguachile: the portion was very small and there was barely any flavor. The shrimp had the slightest bit of acidity but I'm shocked by the lack of lemon juice and green Enchilosa sauce. There was a singular slice of avocado on top. Most of the container was composed of red onions and cucumbers. The red onions were dry, hence I refuse to believe that this dish had any proper preparation. *Ceviche Especial: wow was this so dry. The octopus and shrimp were way overcooked. Instead of shrimp ceviche, I received a strange clump of shredded imitation crab. This was similarly topped with a single slice of avocado. There was no aspect of seasoning or citrus in this entire meal. The lack of freshness and flavor was astounding. A positive was that I didn't get food poisoning from this meal. However, I wasn't able to finish either dish because they were both poor examples of Mexican seafood.

    I always tend to get a 1st impression on a new place by the chips/salsa, appetizers or drinks and…read morethis was just dissatisfying to start. Complimentary ceviche was just utterly dry/bland. The Modelo Negra michelada I ordered was just a total fail. Tasted more Clamato than anything.. I didn't even bother to finish it. The Paloma my gf ordered was a 3/10 as she stated. There was another couple sitting next to us seemingly left after their drinks as well. It was enough for me to just decide to skip this spot.

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