I received recommendations from my friends, and decided to check it out. It was amazing! The best Mexican food I've ever had. The service was great. The establishment was clean, And it was a great dining experience. I'll definitely be going back! read more

Father's Day lunch yesterday. The big room was closed assuming that part was in worse shape than the section that was open. Roof needs to be fixed in the section before the bar. Our table and the one beside us were receiving rain inside. The table beside us used an umbrella as they ate. Our table used their hoodie as rain was dripping on us as well. Very disappointed. So if it's raining don't eat here. read more

I was not impressed with this place. I've been to El Jalisco closer to downtown Tallahassee that was pretty good. That was years ago though. Crawfordville is limited with its restaurant selection so there are not many choices in the area. The location is good in that respect and they have a great big parking lot to cater a lot of people. We walked in and the floors had recently been mopped and were so slippery that we had to be extremely careful not to slip. It was as if someone mopped the floors with way too much soap in the bucket. When I go for Mexican food, I love the free chips and salsa but the salsa at this location was so bad. It tasted like puréed tomatoes with no other flavor. Thankfully there were a couple hot sauces on the table so I was able to doctor it up a bit. The queso dip was delicious and the chips themselves were good. I ordered the Mexican chicken which was just ok. The refried beans lacked flavor, and the chicken was dry. I'm used to La fiesta (which unfortunately closed) where they sauté the chicken with the pico de gallo but this one was strips Of chicken with a little pico de gallo spooned on top after the fact. Our service was good and the ambience of the restaurant is nice. They have a stage for live music on the weekends and a nice big bar so I'm sure the atmosphere is a vibe on the right night. I'd be curious to order something different the next time, as I'm sure I'll be back at some point the next time I'm in town. read more

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Good service, good food, I got a steak fajata taco salad and it was very tender and flavorful. All around a solid restaurant I would go again if in the area ! read more

This place used to be great. It's gone downhill recently. A GOOD margarita is small and expensive. I've been sick off their food twice and the last time was yesterday Feb. 13, 2026. Service at the bar was lacking and there were not really a lot of people at the bar and three bartenders. The food was pretty lame too! I'm glad I didn't eat more than I did or I'd have been more sick! That's the last time I will be going there! read more

The bright colored walls and tabletops are so beautiful. The lighting is perfect for this cozy little restaurant. We were quickly seated and our drink orders were brought to us promptly. We ordered taco salads to go and the waitress was so kind to bring us everything in its own container so nothing got soggy. The food was UHMAZING and even though we were starving when we came in.., we were unable to even come close to finishing. The pricing is more than fair for the amount of food we got!! Incredible service, delicious affordable food! Best spot for a delicious dinner!! read more

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This is a real authentic Mexican restaurant not a "chain" make believe. The food tasted fresh and really savory. The service staff was very helpful and prompt. And the two for one margaritas were a hit with my wife. The venue is clean and very spacious along with the fact that is decorated to make one feel like we are really in Mejico. read more

This was a huge restaurant, so social distancing was easy to accomplish. All of the employees were masked, but we did see some patrons maskless - and far from us. The menu has many items to choose from, but Monday is 99¢ tacos, so I got 3 beef. You can also get bean or chicken. They come with lettuce and cheese. Husband gave me his guacamole, tomatoes and sour cream from his classic fajitas. He kept the beans and rice. Both of our entrees were hot and tasty. Husband said his chicken was pictured as long strips, which would have made it easier to make his fajitas. He got short pieces of chicken which made the fajita bulkier. But it WAS good. I don't recall pictures of my tacos. Just lettuce and cheese would have been good, but the guacamole and sour cream made them exceptional. Three were more filling than anticipated. Two would have been plenty! Husband said he had way too much food. Our server was pleasant, efficient, and quick. When he noticed our drinks were down to a third, he picked them up and refilled them. When I was done, he whisked my plate away. He didn't take my husband's plate, but he was done, even though he didn't eat everything. We really wanted the check dropped off, and it was slow to come. I think this was due to him having a lot of tables that were far way from each other. All in all, this was a good choice for Mexican food. read more

El Jalisco - Maintaining 6 feet apart. This place is huge! - Mexican Near Me - Crawfordville, Florida

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Food was ice cold,when I ordered for pickup nachos where so soggy they weren't chips anymore. Didn't get everything ordered. Never again. I'll go to Tallahassee first and I live in crawfordville. SAD!!! read more

This restaurant is excellent! Quality, variety, portions sizes and prices are all good, very good! One recommendation even if you are very hungry don't ask for appetizers before see the size of your entree. We had to bring some food to the hotel. 5 stars also to the servers. Perfectly bilingual and ready to help! Thanks read more

El Jalisco - the inside of a pineapple - Mexican Near Me - Crawfordville, Florida

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HORRIBLE FOOD! The place looks really nice. Great atmosphere. However, we have eaten there 3 times and 3 for 3 the food tasted really bad. Far from fresh too Sorry but it is what it is read more

Food is definitely Americanized Mexican that you can find in any city. Service friendly and prompt with ambiance the same in any Mexican restaurant. I would seek out a restaurant with more authenticity. read more

Waiters cause when I ask for no ice they wanna give me ice so I went thirsty the whole time I ate

We have eaten here many times and enjoyed it. There BOGOs on drinks Everyday are the Best. We usually go mid afternoon and the chips taste like they are freshly make they are warm and chrispy. A couple of times we have come in the early evening and they can get so busy you get overlooked for refill drinks, and the chips then tend to taste older. read more

It's basically one of the only sit down restaurants in town. If they did not have the two for one drink special I doubt they would receive as much business as they do read more

I really like the ambiance, the 2 for 1 drink deals, and the service. The food is great and you just can't go wrong with anything here!

Popped in for a quick lunch and not too hungry but wanted my favorite from there Chili Relleno ... It did not disappoint me as it was delicious as always! We have a New Mexican restaurant in town now And it's giving EJ some tough competition and it's showing in lack of customers today however, when the newness wears off I believe folks will return to EJ for their old faves as I just did... excellent as always! read more

The restaurant is well lit, we were seated immediately, but had to wait for a while before a waitress came to take our order. The chips were not fresh, they tasted like maybe a club style bag chip and the cheese sauce was definitely out of a can. I ordered the Pollo Asado. It came on a bed of raw onion, with microwaved chicken and flour tortillas. The rice had no flavor at all. We ordered a chicken quesadilla and enchilada which both lacked seasoning and flavor. The Pollo was uneatable. For an "authentic" Mexican grill...this is a bust! read more

The food was excellent. Started with the shareable ceviche which was delicious. The salsa (and chips) was maybe the best I've had. Finished with the ala carte quesadilla and taco. Both were excellent. Very friendly and great customer service. read more

Affordable Nice restaurant Very good food Great service One of the best Mexican restaurants I've had the chance to eat at. A large White cheese dip is like 10 bucks but it's so much a family if 6 couldn't eat it . It was very good . read more

Being in Crawfordville slot noticed this place was always packed so decided we would try it out on a weeknight. I wasn't disappointed. Recommend highly, the food was delicious and our, waiter Ricardo, was very pleasant and helpful. Margaritas were excellent. read more

It's ok. I give it three stars because it's very average Mexican food. I prefer San Marcos.

This place is super good! The food selection is huge with plenty of dishes to choose from. The lunch menu is very good with daily specials for more $$$ savings. read more

El Jalisco - mexican food on a table - Mexican Near Me - Crawfordville, Florida

I love my Mexican food but my SO can take it or leave it so when he says "what about El Jaliscos?", I am all about it!! We enjoyed Mexican chicken (grilled on a bed of guacamole salad - no beans and rice) and chicken fajitas. Both meals were on point! I'm not to proud to say I ate every bit of the Mexican Chicken I wanted to lick the plate but I retrained to save my SO from embarrassment! We also enjoyed the 2 for 1 draft beer. I couldn't drink my second and told them to treat someone at the bar. Besides great food and great service, the other thing about El Jaliscos is that you will almost always see someone you know there!! it's like THE celebrity spotting place in Wakulla county! (All my friends are celebrities!) read more

Good local Mexican food, local and also has great drinks. Staff is friendly and the food comes out quick. I wish they were open a little later but they also have a large menu with anything you could want from a Mexican food spot. read more

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This your typical American Mexican restaurant. I dine alone inside. All staff were wearing masks. I'm not much of drinker anymore but I need a treat the lemon drop martini was absolutely fantastic!! Because this place is so near to me I'll most likely be back just for this drink. The food was tasty, hot, good portions. I had make your own combo with chicken taco ( super tender and moist chicken), pork tamale (fair) and beef Enchilada (well flavored my favorite). Nothing wrong with the food. Nothing special just all American Mexican food. No fresh veggies except a little bit of wilted lettuce on the taco. A few draw backs for me were the Music was super loud. I could barely hear the wait staff. The service not so great. But I know many places are having very short staffed. But please at least welcome me. The hostess and waitstaff barely spoke to me. It was slow to come get me started with drinks and such. After I order the food came super fast. The temperature of the restaurant super super cold. Even though parking lot was pretty full the restaurant itself was pretty empty. Good easy parking. They do have outdoor seating. Its not covered or anything. Just several tables right next to parking lot. This place is ok. Seems like it can handle large groups easily. Kid and family friendly. read more

I visited El Jalisco last night after seeing the $3 quesadilla special on their sign. I opted for the birria tacos instead. I've had really good birria tacos before so I had high expectations. Unfortunately these tacos fell short. The tortillas were floppy and not crisped up like they're supposed to be. They barely put any cheese on them and hardly any meat. It was a pitiful clump sitting in a big tortilla. The consommé was not tasty so I skipped it. The salsa verde was a nice addition. I wouldn't waste my $10 on these birria tacos. read more

First impression by the "hodtess" was let's leave. Minimalist greeting, then talked on the phone and wondered off to a booth way in the back without so much zz a follow me. She left the menus on the table in the booth and was gone before we reached the booth. My arthritic knees dont fo booths. So we moved to a table. Long wait for drinks,but good service from the waiter. Good steak fajitas, but should add one more tortilla to the goil package. Retired beans and rice were average. This was a 2 in the afternoon and not busy. read more

El Jalisco - Chips and dip - Mexican Near Me - Crawfordville, Florida

Typical fast Mexican food. Delicious. Good service. Standard Mexican restaurant ambiance.

My mom has gotten food poisoning 2 times from el jalisco. The place is dirty. We will not be returning

Came in from out of town. Picked this place randomly. Super impressed with the food and prices. We are a family of 5 and spent less than 100, with a large queso and 2 margaritas. I had a mango frozen and it was so delicious. The fajitas are amazing. There was nothing I didn't like! We would come back if we were ever coming back read more

The food is very good and abundan, great service and the ambiance is very relaxing. A little piece of Mexico in Crawfordville.

Came in for lunch on Sunday. Order the carnitas dinner. Came out looking good and tasted very good. Service was good. Area was clean. Sure to visit again. read more

El Jalisco - Mexican Near Me - Crawfordville, Florida

I came here on a cold evening, and the chicken soup hit the spot! The flavor was delicious, and the soup was full of chicken and vegetables. The chips and salsa were fresh and tasty. I thought the margaritas were below average (my watermelon one didn't taste like watermelon, and my friend's strawberry one didn't taste like strawberry), and the service was a little slow. The restaurant has beautiful decor and plenty of space to move around. read more

Delicious, great service, fair prices. Would definitely come back and recommend to others passing through.

It's a Beautiful decorative and spacious building. The food was good but the proportions were little on the small side. It's such a big building that the waiters were stretched from one end to the other end. Plenty of room for large groups. I think they need more people on the floor at times but overall it was nice. read more

El Jalisco - Inside - Mexican Near Me - Crawfordville, Florida

We live near the Eastpoint El Jalisco, but today on the way home from Tallahassee we decided to stop at this Crawfordville location. The restaurant is huge. Hostess was friendly and greeted us as we walked in. Waiter was very efficient. Food was great. We will definitely stop here again. read more

Good food and service! I am a vegan and they had several good food options. I would definitely return.

Good food, friendly fast service and fair prices.

This place is great! Crawfordvillle or Eastpoint location. Great service and cheese dip!