delicious meal with unforgettable service! Gerson served our party of 9 (6 kids and 3 adults) with ease and made our dinner so fun!!! he could sense the vibe and suggested the margarita tower!! thank you for a fun dinner and fun shots to follow! ole! read more

After my daughter had a gymnastics meet she wanted Mexican food and this place was the closest option. The service was great, super quick from getting seated, order being taken, and getting our food. The food was delicious and according to my daughter it's her new favorite place. We will for sure be coming back if in the area again. read more

I'm disappointed to write this revised review, however, my last three visits have been lackluster. Service is iffy depending who waits on you, however, I've been unfortunate enough to get Mike the last two times. Mike likes to take orders then go sit in a booth and play on his phone and ignore customers. Last time, my friend and I wanted extra napkins and asked but they never came so we got them ourselves. This evening, no Mike, but the food just tasted so-so. The chips were stale and everything just seemed ... eh My plate had two chips on it -- one was very large; the smaller one I managed to not capture but it's at the bottom left of the picture. Someone other than my server brought my food and I asked for extra napkins and, after waiting a couple minutes, went and got them myself. The server who took my order was pleasant but seemed more interested in seeing and talking to her coworker who arrived for his evening shift than checking on customers. Bummed read more

El Jalisco - Big chip at top of dish - Mexican Near Me - Cambria, Pennsylvania

Yesterday my friends and I went to ElJalisco and it was nearly like eating in a closet with the light off! It was so dark in there. I could not see my food. I had to use the flashlight on my magnifying glass and hold it over my meal so that I could eat. This experience was so unpleasant that I didn't leave a tip. I can't remember the last time I left a restaurant without leaving a tip. I've been to this restaurant a number of times in the past and the lighting was always satisfactory. Because of this, my friend and I will not go back. UPDATE: On June 19th I looked online at my credit card postings and I saw that the El Jalisco charge amount was $10.00 higher than the original charge. It appears that they gave themselves a $10.00 tip in spite of my dissatisfaction. read more

Oh wow I completely forgot to take the picture of our food but that tells you one thing the food was so damn good and we order to take out so we didn't get a chance to look at the décor of the restaurant but what we saw So Far is just like your local Spanish restaurant with all the Bright Colors decorative to show their heritage with Spanish music playing but the food was the bomb we had the half chicken breast with beans Spanish Rice and my my friend had all the trio with the steak,chicken and shrimp with the Spanish race and it was banging it was banging The Only Thing that I Wish More that they give me More was the chicken and rice on both orders The chicken was basically a slice cut off the actual chicken breast but on the menu its says chicken breast not a slice and the rice was like a kid size rice ummm yeah that threw us off like what?! But nonetheless food was good you can tell Kinuka enjoyed herself and her plate oh yeah we order a small shrimp for Kinuka which she loves! but we'll definitely be back the next time we're on the road. mD read more

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Very good Mexican cuisine and we had an excellent waitress, can't remember her name :(

YUMMMMMMM! Wonderful GREAT Food, Service + the place is Absolutely Beautiful ‼‼ One of my FAVORITE places to in Richland + Johnstown PA read more

Surprised to find a refreshed restaurant and gorgeous new bar area! We've not been here in a few months. The service here is always excellent and our lunches were well prepared and served on attractive pottery ware. We sat in the new large bar area and were impressed with the beautiful murals and lighting. read more

I have wanted to try El Jalisco for a very long time. I'm a huge fan of Mexican cuisine and will give any place a shot. My sister had raved about this place and while out one day I decided to finally give it a try. El Jalisco sits in a plaza that is filled with more medical offices than anything else. It is a bit deceptive from the outside. It looks like it is a lot smaller than it seems from the outside. Once you walk in you can tell that there is a lot of room to accommodate many guests. The decor inside is very festive, everything down to the tables are decorated. After I was seated with menu in hand I was asked for my drink order. They serve Pepsi products, so I went with Sierra Mist. The server went and got my drink and placed it on the table, kept it moving after. Looked at the glass, and even though the lighting is dim in here, I could still tell it was not Sierra Mist in the glass. When I told the server that I asked for Sierra Mist his response was, "Mountain Dew." I'm fairly sure when he took the glass back all he did was empty it and then fill it with Sierra Mist. Not the smartest move, but OK. The menu definitely covers everything you would expect to find in a Mexican restaurant. All the items are authentic. I ended up going with Burritos Deluxe. For me, this was the best route to go, you kind of get to try a bit of everything on this plate. Burritos Deluxe is two burritos on one plate. One is shredded chicken and the other one is ground beef. I can honestly say that the better of the two on the plate was the ground beef. To me the chicken burrito did not have enough flavor to it. It was a bit bland, however the refried beans were really good in the chicken burrito. I did like that it was a bit chunky and the pieces were fairly good size. The ground beef one was very flavorful. This was topped with red sauce, lettuce, sour cream and queso fresco. I did finish the plate in whole, it was good. I then ventured into dessert. I went with the Fried Cheesecake. The cheesecake is inside this pastry dough and then deep fried. Making for a crispy, flaky crust. The cheesecake part was really amazing. What really pulled this all together was the powered sugar, chocolate drizzle, strawberry drizzle, cherry, and whipped cream. The bites were amazing. Things to take note here. Alcohol can be purchased here. When you go to pay, don't be dumb like me and wait there waiting for the server to come back around. You actually pay up front. But they did accommodate me and took my check from the table. read more

El Jalisco - Burritos Deluxe, one beef, one chicken. And the obligatory chips and salsa. - Mexican Near Me - Cambria, Pennsylvania

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Solid 4 star Mexican food deliciousness!!! Service was quick and food was tasty! What more could ask for?! The menu quite honestly is quite large. Every time I go here I end up trying something new and I'm never disappointed. Service is great! Pro tip- get the churros for dessert. Regardless of how many chips and salsa you ate, there's always just a little pocket in your stomach for dessert - get the churros. They are delish!!! Also I have to comment on the portion sizes - portions are huge. I highly recommend you come hungry!! read more

Good food. Pleasant enough atmosphere. Short wait reminded us of the popularity of the restaurant

[As of 10 May 2021] HOLA YELP! Eating Mexican cuisine is not my usual food of choice, but I can definitely get down when its said to be authentic! RESTAURANT: El Jalisco was easy to get to from the hotel I was staying at. Right in a small plaza with plenty of parking. After entering the eatery, I could definitely tell this spot gets a pretty good flow of hungry folk. It initially seems like it is small in stature, but opens up to actually allow a good amount of people to dine. The decor, tables, chairs, and music all make your time here feel authentic. I believe this restaurant takes reservations, but a party as large as mine (10+) is a bit difficult to sit comfortably. STAFF: The group I was eating with had already been seated and orders were taken, so I missed the introductions from the waitress, Kendra. Nonetheless, we were able to grab a table and join the rest of the group. Within a few minutes, she took my order. While waiting for the food to arrive, I can tell that the staff were efficient in cleaning whenever customers were done eating. FOOD: You can't be an "authentic" Mexican restaurant without chips and salsa, right? Without a doubt, your table will get a great helping of both! I decided to order the Mole Poblano (sweet) with a Strawberry Jarrito. It did not take too long at all for it to arrive, which is always nice. Everything tasted great, but my carne wasn't as sweet as I thought it would be. El Jalisco is the real deal. Authentic Mexican cuisine that you won't be disappointed with. I totally forgot to order some Horchata! Next time I'll have to remember to get some. ADIOS! fin. read more

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We we're staying at the hotel next door and this place was recommended by the front desk clerk! We were absolutely thrilled with it! Omg! The food as so delicious and the margaritas were incredibly amazing! The best part was the service was top notch!!! We can't recommend El Jalisco enough...fantastic food, margaritas, service and all at a great price! read more

My wife and I went for my birthday. Parking was easy. There was no waiting. We were immediately served homemade chips and salsa. The salsa was spicy without being too hot. The waiter had excellent timing throughout. My wife had a enchilada dinner and they accommodated her substitution without question. I had a pair of burritos. It was nice to be able to order a flavorful Mexican meal without it being spicy hot. Neither meal was spicy. Neither was too large, a rare thing at restaurants. They were delivered promptly and were hot. And you can get a Shirley Temple to drink. A very good meal with service to match the food. read more

It's ok. After living in places like Texas and Nevada, standards of real Mexican food are pretty high. Overall it's a good place. Good service Nice and clean Nice atmosphere A place you can go to relax and have good conversation. read more

Went here on a recommendation. Lots of reasonable lunch options- good prices too. I had the huevos rancheros. Good but not the best I've ever had. read more

El Jalisco - Mexican Near Me - Cambria, Pennsylvania

Had lunch there today. The service was excellent and the food was hood. I had had the fish tacos and liked them. My wife had the Heuvos Rancheros and was more than she could finish. The only thing, I think $5 for a Tecate at lunch was a bit steep when the sign out front said $1 off Tecate. read more

El Jalisco - Mexican Near Me - Cambria, Pennsylvania

The staff is friendly and attentive the service is. quick and with a smile . The food is great, tasty, fast and hot. Great little hidden gem. read more

El Jalisco - Mole Poblano and Tropical Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Cambria, Pennsylvania

Simply the best fiesta anywhere in the Allegheny's! Hola mi amig(o)(a)s! Thanks for bringing us all the guacamole, cheese dip, beans, rice, tacos, and me gusto mucho flautas. read more

Ordered takeout yesterday, everything was good but nothing particularly delicious. May have been my own fault - I wanted something light so ordered a taco salad with chicken (I admit I've never had a mind-blowing taco salad, but still hoping). Other people in my party ordered the Grande Especial, Fajitas Texanas, and Pollo Picado and also felt the food was average. Otherwise service was good, food was ready for pickup on time and they were accommodating of special order requests. I have been to Rey Azteca which I believe has similar if not the same menu as El Jalisco, and have had very good Mexican there before. Willing to try it again when the restaurant opens back up. read more

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Had been to this restaurant before and food was good. Not this time. Went on 12/3/23 around 7:00 pm. Ordered takeout and was surprised by how fast my order was completed. Chips and salsa were great. Rest of the meal not so much. Beef was dried out, refried beans had some weird taste to them almost bleach-like, tamale, there were no words. Threw most of it away. Sorry, can't understand why they were voted the best. read more

I love this place. Good food, good margaritas, good take out or eat in. The only problem is the employee turnover. They're constantly training new people. read more

Great food, big portions decently priced. It's my go- to Mexican food spot. The wait staff is usually very friendly and the restaurant is always clean. 10/10 read more

If you ever find yourself in this location, I would highly suggest this restaurant. We walked in, it was clean, the environment was very colorful, and the wait staff was very friendly. We were seated immediately and the restaurant was packed. You can always tell a great restaurant by how many people are there at lunchtime. The chips and salsa and guacamole were perfect. I got the pork burrito and it was a little dry. I asked the waitress for extra sauce and it helped a great deal. My wife's vegetable burrito with beef added was actually better than mine. It was moist and flavorful. The atmosphere was very good and the price was also very good. I would highly recommend this location for small groups or larger parties. Enjoy! read more

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Awesome food and friendly service! Try the Carnitas! ...and maybe a Margarita...great location

El Jalisco is great! The food is amazing and the service is fast. You will not be disappointed! Their Los Coco's Special is to die for!

The food was amazing and very fairly priced . The staff was friendly and there was a wide variety of menu items to choose from . Overall , I was very happy with my experience and the service. read more

Note: 4-star is best for me, so as to leave an opening for a place that takes it to another level. Really enjoyed dinner here. Have stayed in a hotel in the same plaza where the restaurant is located, but never managed to get there. What a lovely little place. The food was very good - more below - but the space and atmosphere was just wonderful and unexpected given its modest storefront. Seemingly small, but not crowded, and the furnishing was just so perfect. Wait staff was very accommodating. The food was fresh, made well and quite good; we are vegan, and their vegetarian menu is easily adaptable. It was a treat to "discover" this little gem that we had been missing all these years. Highly recommended. read more

El Jalisco - Love the booths! - Mexican Near Me - Cambria, Pennsylvania

Ambience is amazing and all of the employees are super kind. The only downfall I've ever had here is the food has become increasingly spicy lately. Queso, enchiladas, chip salsa, and refried beans are all spicy to the point of losing flavor. Their fajitas however are absolutely AMAZING. read more

One of our favorite restaurants in Johnstown. The food is amazing and they have a variety of options. Service is excellent.

By far my favorite place for Mexican food! Other Mexican restaurants just don't compare. Extremely fast service as well.

Food was very bland. Restaurant beautiful inside service was great. But the food was not at all good.

Great Mexican food in rural PA can be hard to find, but I'm so happy we have El Jalisco! Everything is always super yummy and the colorful interiors keep customers coming back! read more

Yummy Mexican food. But their Mexican rice sucks. I love their taquitos they are made with fresh fried tortillas and you won't find a restaurant with better taquitos. read more

Good food with great prices and fast service! Nice place for a family dinner or date night!

Not a 4 Star place!!! It's just an average Mexican place with C rated food. Slightly over priced and nothing special. It's not hard to do Mexican, so I'm very picky with them. White cheese sauce came out with a huge film on it. Served in a tiny bowl for 3 plus dollars. Tacos were under filled and lacking much cheese. Salsa had good flavor and I enjoyed that. If your out of town and don't care to go far, it a C rated place. Service was half and half, I won't personally go back.... read more

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It's unfortunate the food at El Jalisco doesn't match the setting. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, much like its sister restaurant Luna Azteca, and the printed menu is the same as at Luna, but the food quality is definitely lower. Cheese dip is very thin, salsa is so-so, but the accompanying nacho chips were fresh and good. The real loser, though is the fajitas. The grey, mushy peppers and equally mushy onions tasted as if they had been cooked hours before the entree was served; this is hardly the sizzling ideal for fajitas. Cooking tomato chunks with the peppers and onions made it worse, since the tomatoes added to the liquidy texture. The thin slices of beef, hidden in the mushy vegetables, may have been cooked at the same time.; it was hard to tell. The refried beans tasted straight from a can; if anything had been added, it was water, with no additional flavoring in evidence. While service was good, food quality made our visit very, very disappointing. Those fajitas were Tex Mex at its worst. read more

I wanted to have my Birthday Party Out. They seated thirteen of us. seperate tables but within talking space. Still safe. Very friendly and excellent service. Great Margs. And the food was great! This was in November and No one else would seat us. The place was clean and tables were spaced out safely. Masks worn by all. read more

Great food. Fast service. Good prices. And now I must keep writing more for this to post.

Great food, beautiful decor (which is a plus for me), very clean. Our server was very nice and accurate. Didn't wait very long at all for our food. Will definitely be back!! read more