This place was so bright and beautiful. Loved the cheery environment in general, the people working were friendly and the waitress was so sweet when my son tried to pronounce chili rellenos. Which were good (lacked a little crisp but had good flavor). The green salsa at the table was fantastic, a little slice but a ton of flavor. Everything was fresh, the chips were freshly baked, the rice was not day old rice like at so many places around here it was good and actually had some flavor, the beans were good (the bright orange color of the beans surprised me, turmeric? Regardless they were delicious). Unfortunately the meat had zero spices, not even salt. The only reason not taking off a star is the salsa paired perfectly with the shredded beef tacos and the green chili burger, but a little bit of salt would have elevated the meal for sure. There was no salt on the meat in any of the meals we'd ordered. The coffee was good and strong, the mugs weren't tiny little mugs they actually gave you enough coffee to enjoy and the experience over all was wonderful. My mom spoke Spanish, I border on no sabo, pero intendo and my kids speak no Spanish at all, the menu was all Spanish but the waitress was patient and sweet with every order. Definitely worth the visit. read more

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Love El Jacalito an authentic Mexican cantina style restaurant with delicious tacos and Puerco en Chile Pasado. Their menu is simple no frills but the food is authentic and delicious. They always offer an affordable lunch @$9.88. The service is super friendly and dedicated. I love the colorful painting inside the restaurant. They have great Tamales that you can order for the holidays @$24 per order. I also enjoy their Caldo de rez. This is a spot near downtown judicial court. So you can from time to time run into the mayor or some city representatives. Overall a very cool place that is definitely part of El Paso's history. read more

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Everything I visit El Paso I go to this restaurant. Breakfast and Lunch are great! I loooove their caldos (soups) Tlalpeño being my favorite! We are always greeted with a smile and great service. Love the El comedor de mi abuela ambiance! People talking, laughing and pots clanking! We'll be back! read more

El Jacalito Restaurante - Caldo Tlalpeño - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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This place has to be the best Mexican restaurant in town. Too bad they close early. Their fideo soup is the best! The closest you can get to a Mexican home cooked meal! read more

We picked this spot from the 4.6 review..... it was not a 4.6. Beans were cold and my picadillo was burnt, my eggs had ALOT of shell pieces in them and the migas had no flavor. It's a nice little spot but don't think it's worth it. Service is very slow because it is busy, not hating it but I don't think it is worth the wait. read more

I understand that business was so slow before we walked in at 1 pm. It was also the end of the day since they do close at 3pm. Granted I was enjoying my food to the fullest. What my Father taught coming from Juarez to El Paso you never ever sweep while someone is still eating. It's bad bed side manners to be cleaning while someone is eating. The same lady that I asked to put the air on because it was hot and she didn't care to put the air same lady started cleaning the ceiling fans while were still eat. She asked me if I had a problem. Boy I jumped at the opportunity, that her cleaning the ceiling fans above us was causing dust to travel all over the our food. She did care to stop having bad educated manners. So I walked out in the middle of my meal. Mind they told my husband they did not having Chile Relliono which I really believed they did not want to go through trouble of making it since there is only on chief her mother. Two stars 1 star taking away for inconvenience. Second star taken away for being lazy with the menu and last star taken away for being rude and calling me out. I'm read more

I like this place. I nabbed a free parking space right in front. Spacious interior with friendly staff. Smelled good inside! I order chiles rellanos. Came with free chips and salsa, a small soup, and a jello fruit dessert. I enjoyed my meal. Recommend! read more

Awesome little restaurant. The food was great, a good value along with excellent service.

Delicious homemade mexican food. Great lunch specials starting with a small bowl of soup, main meal and slice of cake for dessert. Professional & friendly customer service. We will return for breakfast next time, breakfast ends at 11:30 am read more

Menudo was delicious waitress was very polite. Restaurant was very clean and spacious

Dependably delicious authentic Mexican home cooking. Friendly and prompt staff. Love it!

They have the best Caldo de Rez. Great when it's cold outside and you want something warm and clean not full of fat grease meat or salt. Good service The place is small so arrive before the lunch crowd gets there or you will have a bit of a wait. They're fast and know their regular customers well. Great place for good food read more

Finally, I was able to visit this place. The first time I tried there was such a long line that we went somewhere else. First, I love the neighborhood where this restaurant is located. It's not trendy, its not hipster, it's not fancy, it's not trying to really BE anything. It's a historic working class neighborhood where most of the patrons on weekdays are from nearby warehouses or supply stores. Upon walking in I felt the charm but not anything I hadn't seen before - small, colorful, homey, quaint. It was a bit dark maybe? We got the menu, again, not anything I hadn't seen before. Prices were what you would expect too. The service was great- fast, attentive, salt of the earth type of servers, the kind you know work hard every day and are proud of their profession. So far, I didn't get what the big deal was about El Jacalito? Everyone had told me about it and there were long lines so what was the big deal? Well then came my consumme was served and I got it. IT WAS THE FOOD. So flavorful, so beautifully seasoned, so homemade. In all honesty, the consumme, which was a mini caldo de res, was better tasting than the salpicon salad i had but it was enough for me to understand. I am convinced. If I ever have family visit El Paso or in the mood for some good homemade food, you come to El Jacalito. read more

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This is a very good mexican restaurant. Old school home made food that is always quite good. Not one of those cheap prep mex places so abundant in el.paso. lunch specials at about 10$. Breakfast special.at 7-8$. I'm a foodie and like this place. So do locals. read more

If you're looking for good Mexican food then look no further. The enchiladas are enchiladas and the tacos are tacos. That's saying something compared to other places. The portions are big and you won't have space for more, well that small dessert will be hard to pass too. The service is so friendly, the tables are cleaned between customers and the menu has great options depending even on the season. The parking is very limited but there are plenty of options near by. Great place and would recommend it. Provecho! read more

El Jacalito Restaurante - Red Enchiladas, rice & beans - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

This place is closed on Mondays. The information should be updated in business hours. Save a potential customer the drive.

Food is always delicious here. You have to beat the afternoon rush for lunch if you want to get a table, bc this place will be full for lunch time. My favorite is the caldo de rez. You must try it! read more

Caldo Tlalpeno was delicious! Very hole in the wall but it gives you the traditional historical El Paso that one should receive when visiting. read more

El Jacalito Restaurante - people sitting at tables - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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This is my favorite place to eat comida corrida in El Paso. I'm a native and have tried mostly all places but this one is my favorite. Everything on the menu is delicious. It's clean, they're fast, efficient, and so kind. read more

El Jacalito Restaurante - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

This place has been on my list of to-go places and I'm happy that I was able too! Ambiance - Cute decor, friendly staff, and the menu is in spanish! A great way to practice but also not difficult enough to get confused even if you don't know spanish. Food - So much food. The portions are hefty, cheap, but also very tasty! Overall, I don't frequent this area much but this restaurant is a gem. Great food, cheap prices, and friendly staff. Definitely recommend! read more

El Jacalito Restaurante - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Best food, best service. Get there early because it gets pretty busy during lunch hour. Arrived at 11:30am and every table was already full. Well worth the wait. The tortilla soup is perfect. read more

Great amount of food for the price. Everything was delicious. The aguas, the sopas, the platos. The service was also very friendly and accommodating. Will be back :) read more

It had been too long since I had eaten here, and let me tell you I was blown away. We had to wait about 5 minutes and got a seat at the bar and were promptly received and drink and food orders taken. I ordered the Huevos Rancheros with the tortilla extra crispy. Came out perfect! The Sauce was delicious, and it has been a while since I have mopped up every drop with a tortilla! YUMMM! I did not realize that I had ordered the special of the morning which came with a small bowl of Menudo. That definitely hit another spot. Just the right amount. I give a lot of rotten reviews, But this one was right on! Highly recomend!!! Excellent staff. Nice old-timey Mexican restaurant feeling and atmosphere. Wife agreed. read more

I love this place!! We've only tried it for breakfast, it was so good we ended up eating here two mornings in a row. We visited on. Tuesday and Wednesday, they have a steady crowd starting around 8:30. We arrived around 8am and I'd say that's the perfect time to get there, before the morning rush. The Machaca is my favorite by far and for the price, the chorizo and papa burrito is a close second. I love visiting my home town, the culture i miss while I'm away is in abundance at El Jacalito. The menus are in Spanish, I love that! The servers easily switch to Spanish in case your Spanish is rusty and everyone is super friendly. Never lose your Mexican pride El Jacalito and keep serving up those tasty plates. read more

Old place that NEVER DISAPPOINTS. Always crowded and portions aren't enormous but this place plugs into my childhood happiness.

So good! Authentic! The staff were very friendly and helpful. Definitely worth a stop!

Great food. Consistent. Flavor is like homemade. It is one of my favorite places for breakfast and lunch. Hands down. read more

El Jacalito Restaurante - Delicious chicken enchiladas. - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Located in a desolate, industrial strip outside downtown, this is the spot for awesome Mexican brunch. Go out of your way for a plate of kickass huevos rancheros with all the fixings. You probably can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Like much of El Paso, this is a hidden gem. I went at prime Sunday brunch time and had no trouble getting a table with friendly service. read more

El Jacalito Restaurante - Huevitos rancheros - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Chile rellenos are A++. That's one dish many restaurants quit serving because the the intense labor to create. It these are EXCELLENT and just like moms and grandma's rellenos. The entire menu is great. Thank you jacalitos read more

When my husband and I were visiting El Paso for a few days last week, we knew we wanted Tex-Mex and Mexican food for ALL our meals (I've missed it so much after leaving my home state of Texas for Nashville, Tennessee a few years ago)! We had a lot of great food, but El Jacalito is at the top of the list! We went to El Jacalito for breakfast on a Saturday morning, and we LOVED it. Food? Great. Service? Great. Price? AMAZING. I (unfortunately) wasn't super hungry, so I ordered a bean and cheese burrito. Simple? Yes. But it was WAY better than the average bean and cheese burrito. When simple is perfect, it's GREAT. I'd eat this every weekend if I lived in El Paso. And it was LESS THAN TWO DOLLARS. Sorry if I'm Caps Locking a lot in this review, but you can't get a bag of chips in Nashville for under two dollars. Delicious food for less than two dollars? Mind blown. My husband ordered the barbacoa taco special - for $5.75, he got four barbacoa taquitos, two eggs (perfectly cooked, over easy), and a menudo chico (small side of their menudo). He loved everything. The food was amazingly tasty and so affordable. I also loved the vibe inside! Great service, and a lot of people seemed like local regulars who knew what they wanted without looking at the menu! Definitely one of favorite meals in El Paso! Highly recommend trying it out whether you live in town or are just visiting! read more

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There food is OK, nothing exceptional, service is good but a little slow. They sure like to gossip a lot around kitchen area ( I sat up front by register in front of kitchen). Price is average. First time I tried it, had menudo. I eat out every day and tried 99.9% of restaurants in surrounding and local area and I can name maybe 6 restaurants that have best food n service / price and this one is not part of the group. read more

Jacalito Restaurant is located in South Central El Paso. Plenty of parking space, even on a busy day. I arrived on a Saturday afternoon, the waitress was prompt and took our order after placing the tosadas and chili sauce to enjoy. I ordered the Tampiquena plate ( small piece of steak with an enchilada on the side. Plenty of avocado which I made a burrito out of it with beans. Tasty but lacked a little bit of flavor. I've been here in the past and the enchiladas were delicious. Best to tome come is during the week day for lunch or early Saturday morning. Rated it a 3 out of 5 stars. read more

El Jacalito Restaurante - Enchiladas montadas - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Real sugar cokes and hot coffee . They have Mexican breakfast or you can order from the lunch menu. Chips and salsa come standard with every meal. It's on the south side of I-10 but don't be scared the neighborhood is germane. Come here for a great meal and great wait staff read more

El Jacalito Restaurante - Real sugar cokes and hot coffee . They have Mexican breakfast or from the lunch menu. Chips and salsa come standard with every meal. - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Love, Love, Love this spot for Breakfast. Can get busy, but service is always swift and friendly. Portion sizes, quality, taste and price couldn't be better. I always look forward to my next drop in on this local spot! read more

El Jacalito Restaurante - Chorizo & Eggs - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Went to meet a cousin for breakfast. It was Heaven. Nothing like the Mexican food in El Chuco!

you have to have had your Moms cooking or aunt or someone from the 50s or 60s to really appreciate the old style Mexican seasoning magic. the taste takes you back to times only these foods can do. this is the best authentic tasting Mexican food I have ever had. The best! read more

Excellent home made food. The Migas we're delicious !!! And friendly service was great. Oh and dont forget them great prices. read more

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South of the freeway, between Cotton and Piedras streets, is a little diner that is snuggled in the heart of the barrio. Here, the decorations are simple, yet rustic, with the aluminum - pressed ceiling tiles reminding me of restaurants I would dine in when I was a child. The restaurants' diners were quiet, engrossed in the meals set before them, with the mexican radio station on in the background. Now, there is something to be said about CLEAN restaurants. They inspire me to trust their food, because if the front of the house is tidy, then the back of the house is probably also clean....and the reverse holds true, also. This place was VERY clean. Table napkin dispensers and condiments were clean and sparkly, ALL tables and chairs were clean and there was not a trace of food or grime on the floor. It's obvious that the staff here puts pride in their appearance, and this attention to detail also translates into their food and flavors. We were attended to quickly and ordered, with the food delivered in just minutes....my machaca was prepared perfectly, with crispy hash browns and good refried beans...the salsa was a perfect accompaniment to the entree. My wife had huevos a la Mexicana which she thoroughly enjoyed, and it was the special (only $3.50). The orange juice was Prices, and the coffee was hot and flavorful, with a tin of cream served on the side. This place is charming and simple, a true example of what old El Paso used to be like. I must return to try more of their fare...the flavors were very good and the price was very affordable (less than $15 for everything, including tax). read more

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This little hole in the wall is fabulous! Great salsa. It does get packed around lunch time so get there early. They have aguas frescas and great tacos read more

I came to try out this place for breakfast because of the few but good reviews. This place is the cutest hole-in -the-wall Mexican restaurant. The decor feels like you are in some part of Mexico like in Guadalajara. It is clean and it was to my surprise full. The crowd was a mix of older and younger people. They also have Mexican music in the background which adds to the atmosphere. Oh! And the menu is all Spanish FYI! We ordered the huevos rancheros, huevo a la mejicana, and homemade oatmeal. The oatmeal was so good! The huevos rancheros and huevo a la mejicana had that true homemade Mexican authentic taste. The place was full and there was only one waiter. She was very busy so the service was a little slow only when it came to drink refills. The kitchen is open, you can see them cooking through the little wooden window. I will be coming back again soon! read more

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