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    El Jalisciense

    3.1 (30 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 8:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Seating area real clean
    Karen C.

    This place is real good, the prices are affordable and the serving sizes are big. You can get full off of half a burrito alone. The service is great, the cashier and other workers are kind and efficient, you can even see them cooking-- it's real clean. The ambiance is calm and easy going, you don't feel rushed to make a choice of what you want to eat. 10/10, their burrito is my favorite ...

    outdoor seating, fast service and great tacos & burritos. would definitely come again

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    Ariana E.

    Nastiest tacos ever . So much grease they drown them in salsa which doesn't even taste good don't recommend

    Asada burrito with All beans and rice no meat.

    Burrito barely has meat in it and customer service is horrible. I ask for more meat on the side and answered back with attitude. All beams and rice and asked for asada burrito. Now I know why it's always empty.

    John B.

    The Carne Asada was good but the Al Pastor was really good. Sweet, crispy and delicious. Just like me....with a sunburn!

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    Xochitl S.

    Well, the quality of the meat is back so I can say to check out the spot again. Everything is good but I recommend to show up after 4pm that's when the food is good. I recommend the Carnitas, tripas and buche. They've got two types of salsa and the beverages are great! Drop by a true hole in the wall and everyone knows that the best tacos are eaten while standing. But, they do have tables if you want to sit down.

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    3 months ago

    I being coming here for more than 20yrs. The food is always delicious. I don't mind driving 20-30 mins for some good tacos.

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    For more then 20+yrs this spot has been my favorite place for the most tenderest CABEZA Hands down in a TORTA !!

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    5 years ago

    Amazing burritos and aguas Frescas! I highly recommend the burrito de carne asada, it's to die for

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    7 years ago

    Foods really good . started working up the street so i be coming here all the time now when it's my lunch break lol

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    11 years ago

    Man I love the tacos De al pastor. You guys gotta try em! The meat is really juicy and tasty! Just wish I lived closer to this taco place

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