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    El Jalisco

    4.1 (73 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Seafood, Burgers
    Open 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Barbacoa

    Ordered two pounds of barbacoa. Half of it was just chunks of fat. Very disappointing

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    Gabby P.

    Ok TexMex and Seafood restaurant, but not for me. There were four of us who ordered Mexiacan enchiladas, a Mexican plate, and a couple of bean and cheese tacos. Enchiladas were very good. We even got ones with queso Fresco. Flour tortillas were a bit doughy, and the beans tasted, well, not homemade. The yellow cheese used in tacos and in other enchiladas was unually color. Salsas were too salty. The service was excellent. Unfortunately, I didn't our server's name, but she was very pleasant and patient with those at the table who "needed time". The place is clean and for the most part, welcoming.

    Huevos divorciados and the best beans ever!
    Tabby G.

    We come here often, but I cannot reiterate enough to y'all that this place has the best beans in town, not to mention their version of salsa verde is one of my personal favorites, and the best part is you can literally feed 3 people for $20.

    Monday's #2 special- calabacita como puerco.

    The food here was soooo good!!! The charro bean were amazing! Even my picky parents loved it!! Thee Chile de árbol y cascabel and flour tortillas were delicious, too!!

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    Christine P.

    We ordered tacos and they were delicious! The beans were great too. We ordered a side of rice because the plate we ordered didn't come with rice. Service was good, but best to call before if taking to go. Everything is made fresh.

    Someone have pink or red hair that works here ??
    Miranda D.

    Update: yes this review was written after another horrible account this Monday am.. I just found a hair in my taco and missing cheese I paid for . Not only do I have to worry about her being rude to me now I forsure can't come because I have to worry about her doing intentional things to my order So let me start by saying I've come here for years ! I drive out of my way to come here because the food is great and the salsa is also good! I dine in prob 1-2 Sunday's a month as well. I get subpar service when dining in! So why 1 Star .? Because Everytime (2-3x a week) I come through the drive through the heavy set dark haired lady whom I've gotten into it plenty of times before because of here shitty customer service is simply NOT WORTH the good food! It's sad that it has to be this way. I'm not sure if she is prejudice against me /jealous of me. I am Spanish and Korean and speak no Spanish . But for whatever reason has a nasty attitude EVERY TIME I come through here . I have been treated very kindly by other people who work here and it's mostly been only when I dine in. This mean lady who has absolutely no customer service skills needs to be removed from the window before your business starts losing even more customers . I have multiple people I refer here and I will stop because I won't give another dollar to a business that has no care for how they are treat their loyal customers . So if you want good food but shit service then by all means come here ... if you speak no Spanish then do not come here they will treat you like an outsider and not feel bad about

    'Chorizo con huevo' served with potatoes and beans

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    Wonderful typical Mexican food love menudo and daily meals and drinks excellent service

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    Best barbacoa we ever had. Great way to start Mother's Day in San Antonio, TX. Thanks!

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    I would go for years to this restaurant but now all of sudden the food don't taste as good as it use to and I got food poisoning

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    4 years ago

    Great food with great prices! Having a hard time finding a spot for breakfast, this place won't disappoint.

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    Great food, quick service and the staff is very friendly... I will come back again las agua frescas are good !!

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    5 years ago

    Dude this place is SO GOOD. Real authentic Mexican food and cheap. Great customer service.

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    4 years ago

    Best service and food in the area. Always consistent. The staff recognizes their customers and makes you feel welcome.

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