It was a while since we dined here. The furnishings as well as the menu were upgraded. It was Cinco de Mayo and even though we were there late afternoon, there was a continuous flow of folks coming in. We tried dishes that were new to us. We started with Cauldo de Cameron soup. We were warned that the portion size was large and it was. We were expecting a spicy seafood broth with vegetables but the broth was lacking. The shrimp was large and cooked well. Most of this went uneaten. Next up was the Cancun Fajita. This was a large portion of chicken, shrimp and krab sticks with mushrooms, peppers and onions all grilled. It came with the beans, rice and fajita fixings. Served sizzling, the protein was cooked perfectly and the sides were left untouched. Lastly, the El J's Alambre was ordered. This was shrimp, steak, bacon, and chicken over some grilled onions and a few vegetables in a cheese sauce. Again, the usual sides were served but no room to eat them, as more than 2/3 rds of this dish was packed up. Service was fine and the margaritas were fine for a mix. read more

See all

came here for the first time this week and it was alright. it was very busy so i was hopeful that was a sign that the food would be stellar but it was good but not out of this world. service was very fast and they have a lot of tables, it's a huge dining space. i ordered the chicken fajitas and i've definitely had better, and even make them better at home. there was no peppers, it was all onion. (like one small piece of green and red pepper and the rest was straight up onions so that was kind of disappointing.) the flavor of the chicken was good. i ate everything but i would say just average food hence the three stars. not the best, not the worst. read more

El Jalisco - El J's Alambre - Mexican Near Me - Navarre, Florida

See all

Phenomenal! Every single time we come here! I get the nachos every time, can't be beat. Family typically goes with one a the many fajita options available and we are never disappointed. Our local Mexican joint, we LOVE it! read more

See all

Outstanding Dining Experience at El Jalisco... We've been visiting Navarre for several years and typically dined at a familiar Mexican restaurant near the bridge by Winn Dixie... which we've always enjoyed. However, this time we decided to try something new--and after reading the positive reviews for El Jalisco, we were eager to give it a shot. We arrived with a large family group and were pleasantly surprised to be seated within five minutes. The service was prompt and attentive throughout the evening. We started with three orders of cheese dip and two generous servings of freshly made guacamole--both were excellent. Everyone also enjoyed their drinks, which were well-crafted and refreshing. I ordered the Fajitas Cancun, and I was thoroughly impressed. Unlike the usual fajita dishes overloaded with green bell peppers and dry meat, this one was vibrant and flavorful--featuring a colorful mix of red, orange, yellow, and green bell peppers, along with sliced squash and mushrooms. The chicken, shrimp, and crab were all perfectly cooked and full of flavor--nothing was dry or overdone. My only minor suggestion would be to offer black beans as an option alongside refried beans. Overall, El Jalisco exceeded our expectations. It's a fantastic choice for anyone looking for quality Mexican cuisine in Navarre, and we'll absolutely be back! [Review 734] - 7th Review for 2025! read more

See all

Always love this place everytime we visit Navarre! The food is always quick, fresh, and delicious. The service is fast as well. It has lots of indoor seating and is perfect for big families/parties. I got the chimichanga platter and it was the perfect portion. My entire family loved their dishes! read more

See all

Fun ambiance, quick food delivery and incredible food! Best restaurant during our entire vacation! Bravo!

Food, service, and atmosphere was phenomenal. 10/10!!! Birria tacos were incredible, and Cancun fajitas were delicious as well

We started eating here approximately 7 mo ago. At that time I left a stellar review. It was by far the best Mexican food I'd had. We started being frequent customers of usually once a week. Then everything started going downhill our visits went to once monthly as we were going it would improve. It has only gotten worse. Today is likely the final straw for us. Food, service everything was just awful. So disappointing read more

The first time we came was a pleasant experience and the food was really good. The inside is decorated really cute and their 2 for 1 beer specials are a great deal. We went again last night and our server was rude. He rushed us the entire time, acted annoyed any time we asked for something, and the food wasn't good. I had the enchilada plate, the tortillas were hard, the chicken was dry, and it came with barely any rice and beans which is weird. My husband's meal barely came with any rice and beans as well. I was in the middle of eating my dinner when the server came and asked if he could remove my plate, to which I had to explain I was still eating... he scoffed and then he came by a few minutes later with our bill even though we didn't ask for it. My friend actually then asked for another drink so he brought her that drink and a new printed out bill. We were under the impression this a sit down service type of restaurant but it seems he was trying to get us out so he could get the next table. Big piece of advice -- don't rush your patrons that are sitting at the table trying to enjoy a Friday night dinner just because you want the table freed up. read more

El Jalisco - Mexican Near Me - Navarre, Florida

See all

Good food, quick service. Our waitress couldn't really understand us but did well with getting help when she needed it. The place was pretty clean. They could use some things to help with sound and echo. The caso portion was small but over all the food was delicious! read more

See all

The food and drinks are always stellar here. You can tell that they use the freshest ingredients, and prepare each dish to your request. The cocktails are wonderful and the service is friendly and top-notch. read more

El Jalisco - El J's margarita (Don Julio tequila) - Mexican Near Me - Navarre, Florida

See all

El Jalisco in Navarre is brand new and has been awesome! They are less than a month open and I have picked up Togo a couple of times and dined in! They have kind and awesome customer service!!! Plus, they offer military discounts! The ambiance inside is super nice! My fav part tbh! I love the open layout and the booths are HUGE! The decor is very modern and the vibe gives upscale Mexican food, especially compared to others in the area! It's a Great spot for parties. When I say huge booths, I mean like 10 ppl per booth maybe! The salsa has good flavor and has a spicy kick! Kind of unexpected and I'm glad it was there bcs I kept coming back for more! I enjoy their "create your own combo." It's great 3 for $15! The guacamole tostada is very generous and filling. The shredded chicken quesadilla is okay and the chile con carne is delicious! It's pretty salty, but delicious if you pair with your guacamole tostada. The El Jalisco Fajitas were kinda disappointing to me. I might be basic but I LOVE that sizzles appearance. The beef pieces were small and I felt like I needed a lot more flavor?! Like some type of special salsa or cilantro or something? Felt like something was missing every bite. I don't think I would get these here again. The Fish tacos were also not a hit for me. It's like chopped up pieces of mahi mahi and it needs some type of crunch. Very mid. Overall, I think this place is awesome! I would stick with the create your own combo. read more

See all

The food is always good. But my server did rush me. And I'm not sure if the employee in the back was the owner or the manager on duty, but he was too much. He stood, facing the staff and the customers who were eating, with his arms crossed the whole time, just staring. It made my experience feel very uncomfortable! read more

Good food and service. Can be a little noisy at times as the ceilings are high and limited sound dampening measures in place.

Uriel was our server and he was extremely sweet. Food was very tasty and arrived hot and quickly!!!! Thank you! read more

Great food & margs, but found them a little pricey. Our server was very nice and entertaining!

El Jalisco Mexican restaurant in Navarre, soon to be a wonderful addition in Milton by Publix!!! Food and drinks were amazing and delicious!! Everything is yummy!! Everything you order will be great!! Service was perfect and ambiance well, we are by the coast. read more

El Jalisco - Carnitas plate, a smothered fully loaded shredded beef burrito and steak, chicken and shrimp fajitas over onions/bell peppers!! - Mexican Near Me - Navarre, Florida

Walked in and so clean with minimal decor, even the restrooms,stunning. Frozen Marg was perfect, mine w/ takin..yum! Had Fajitas Tapatias for dinner, shared single order, perfect to split. Jesus was very energetic and friendly. They have 14 locations y'all, Florida pan and South Georgia. Will be back and highly recommend. Final Score- ***** read more

The food was just ok, nothing special. If you like Tex-Mex you will like it here. The service was great. Atmosphere was nice. The corn on my husbands plate was old with brown spots, they shouldn't have put it on the plate. I wouldn't recommend the ground beef, it was very mushy and tasteless. Prices were high for the quality of food. Maybe it was a bad day. read more

See all

We can't skip trying new restaurants! The place is defiantly new, everything's squeaky clean. We started with the top shelf margarita. It was too sweet for me. It needed a shot of grand marnier on top. The chips and salsa were good. The salsa had great flavor. The carne asada was pretty disappointing. It was like they put some fajita mix with the precut steak on a skillet and called it carna asada. The rice was very mushy. You get a 1/2 of an avocado, where usually you'd get guacamole. My husband had the garlic shrimp and wasn't too impressed. Food lacked effort. Our server was nice, but new, it was very obvious. This is a no in the future for us, but happy we gave it a try! read more

See all

Food was excellent, service was on point. My only complaint is my husband and I had to share a single salsa for a whole basket of chips. read more

See all

New mexican restaurant in the area, and we had to check it out!! Upon entering the place, it seemed very roomy and had nice decor. There was quite a few people in front of us, so we had a bit of a wait, but it was well worth it!! Upon being seated our server was quick to bring us chips and salsa that were fresh, the salsa had a bit of a kick, just how I like it! Our waitress took our drink orders and quickly brought them to us. I tried the pineapple Jalapeno margarita and my hubby got a top shelf. We love our margaritas and these were good...not great, but good. I think they would have been better with a splash of Gran Marnier. We both decided to order the same thing. We got the fajitas that was a mix of chicken, shrimp, steak, and wait for it....bacon!! They were AWESOME!! We also got a side of cheese dip and it was pretty good too. I was impressed by how good the food was, the size of their menu, the service...really everything. I'd say they hit it out of the park! Excited to have a mexican restaurant in the area that has great food at reasonable prices and margaritas (with liquor) to boot! woohoo! lol read more

El Jalisco - Pineapple Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Navarre, Florida

See all

Service was great, however I did get food poisoning from here. Ordered chicken enchiladas with rice and beans. Food was good, until it came back up :( read more

I have been waiting to eat at the this restaurant. I thought it would never open. Well, it was worth the wait. Upon entering the restaurant, I noticed the high ceilings and inviting ambiance. I had the chicken chimichanga platter and my daughter had the Tortilla soup. The chimichanga was very good. The Tortilla soup was hearty. This might become my favorite Mexican food restaurant in Navarre. read more

El Jalisco - chimichanga platter - Mexican Near Me - Navarre, Florida

See all

Food was amazing. The ambiance of the restaurant was comfortable And inviting. Service was excellent read more

Great place with nice folks working here. Third time visiting and it has been consistently good. 2 for 1 drinks are always a good thing too.

Usually when I come here it's fast and easy but it's just this female server they seem to have is just uninterested in the job. Me and my party was sat for 20+ minutes. No water . No greeting nothing . The people that came in behind us had their regular drink and there Acholic drinks before we got even approached . If you go here I just high recommend that you get one of the male servers read more

Food was DELICIOUS! We got the ACP and enchiladas. Me and my husband both cleaned our plates. I also recommend the Spicy Pineapple and Jalapeño margarita! We will be back soon, definitely the spot! read more

This place is really expensive for what it is. The food was okay and the service wasn't that great. It took forever to get our food and even longer for them to just bring us the check. There were only a handful of tables full and two handfuls of servers hanging out. I would definitely recommend cactus flower over this place which is a bummer cuz this place is so close to us. read more

Fabulous find... highly recommend the crispy beef tacos. This is a strip center near a Publix - Mexican restaurant. Very clean, very hospitable staff.!! don't pass by definitely make a stop read more

Should vacation plans bring you to Navarre, think inside the box for some good Mexican food, especially when you walk in with a party of 28, yes it's a huge extended family. Like any party that large, a mistake or two was made but my personal favorite Chile Relleno was delicious as was the chicken Flautas and Enchilada. Did I mention it's always 2 for 1 beers and house margaritas? read more

Food? Killer great! We could not get enough! We invited guests for our first time eating here. We were not sorry! Quite delicious and quite filling . Service? We had the absolute best and pleasing experience with America! She is without a doubt 'top shelf' when it comes to the meaning of the word! We loved her and she is definitely aware of what customer service truly entails! Ambiance? El Jalisco has it, hands down!!! We were warmly greeted into a clean, brilliant and welcoming establishment that was just comfortable in every way! read more

Nice location, nice decor and very clean. Server, Alma, was great. The food was terrible. The meat was like dried out shoe leather. Server felt bad that the food was clearly no good and offered to replace it. Just not interested in having bad food replaced with bad food. In my estimation the food had been cooked a week prior to it being served to me. read more

First time eating here. The service was good, attentive, helpful and unobtrusive. I had the steak fajitas and my wife had the chicken fajitas. Both dishes were very good, served with a side plate of rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, choice of corn or flour tortillas and sour cream. Not a bad value as portions were large. Large dining room with adjoining bar. I'd recommend. read more

We have been so excited about this restaurant opening after trying its sister location in Destin and it did not disappoint at all! El Jalisco takes a brand new approach to Mexican Food. While I love Mexican food most establishments tend to be a little cluttered and cramped with an emphasis on cheap and quantitative food. El Jalisco maintains the affordability factor while dramatically increasing the quality of decor and food service! Has the feel of an upscale location but the traditional food of a Mexican restaurant. One of the best Mexican dine-in experiences we have ever had. The drinks are incredible with a large selection, the chips and salsa are fresh and delicious (limit of 2 free servings and then 5$ for each additional basket), and the food was perfectly cooked and every bite was an explosion of flavor! Even though very busy the servers were attentive and friendly and we were seated within 15 minutes. A must visit location for anyone driving 98 or living in the Fort Walton/Navarre area! read more

See all

The food was very good. I do have a couple complaints, they didn't have ultra on draft but it's on the menu and the manager on duty came and took the receipt off the table before we weren't even finished and he could have at least taken the chip with him to make it look like he was cleaning the table but nope he went straight for the ticket. Our server wasn't the best and no one had a personality. I've been If it wasn't for that I would've given them more stars. read more

El Jalisco - Choripollo , and Arroz con Pollo - Mexican Near Me - Navarre, Florida

Amazing food, drinks, and service! The salsa was delicious. They don't have prices in the drink menu. I got a pomegranate margarita that was HUGE for $15 and my sister got the 2 for 1 margs that were similar to that price. read more

El Jalisco - Pomegranate Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Navarre, Florida

See all

Food was excellent and the service was outstanding. First time dining here was yesterday due to being in town for work but the quality of food and quality as well as speed of service has me considering going again today. read more

Best margarita anywhere! If you're willing to ask for the tequila at the shelf at the ceiling (expensive) it is bucket list delicious. The food is good too but we mainly go if we want a margarita read more

Compared to the El Jalisco in Destin, this one had just as great service considering how busy they were on a Friday night in March. This location has been open less than a month. 4 stars only because it was rather noisy, and my husband saw a worker use his bare hands for a chip refill. It would be nice to see them get blinds because the sun tonight was insanely bright before sunset. Will definitely go back but during a less busy time. read more

El Jalisco - 4 Enchiladas Verdes for dinner. Lots of chicken inside. - Mexican Near Me - Navarre, Florida