We were worried because the parking lot was empty. It was an okay experience. Nothing I'd choose to repeat. The top shelf margarita was forgettable. The salsa had some heat. The beef taco salad was more like a taco soup. The single slice of tomato was a put off. After you pushed everything around on top, you discover the taco soup lacking any mentionable amount of beef. Just not good. My husband enjoyed his chicken lunch, I don't remember what it was called. The staff was friendly read more

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I usually order steak tacos. usually very good. Today I order special # 2. 20$ for some soggy veggies. Beans. And I dunno what else. The prices are not right online so was over charged. Def skip this place. There's at least 6 other places in Frankfort to try. Lost a loyal customer today. Not that yall care. read more

The food here was delicious! Happy to find a great Mexican food in Indiana. Please was clean and service was good. Worth the drive from Kokomo. read more

El Jaripeo 5 - Mexican Near Me - Frankfort, Indiana

I have ate here 5 other times all were great. We actually changed our traveling itinerary to stop in for a meal here. The food was so sub par we had a hard time believing they were the same Resturant or owners . My husband had One toco and two enchiladas that looked and tasted as though they had been sitting out under a heat lamp most of the day. Very dry with little to no flavor. I had a Indiana Burrito. On first glance it looked lovely stacked high with fresh green lettuce , I like lettuce but not as much so I shoved it aside That is when all the water and what looked like milk and meat flowed across my plate. The Burrito was a new sort I have had wet Burritos before but this was beyond that. I went in search of the beans they to were so wet and gooey you could not tell they were even beans. On the positive side we were served chips and salsa very quickly. Drinks were brought promptly although we never received refills. Our food was brought to the table in less than 4 minuets so perhaps it was already prepared and they tried to microwave or steam it. Not sure what. Sad to see a business go so far down hill. We waited for check finally just got up and went to register noted that there were 4 men standing around in back of register not one ask how we liked our food or if anything was wrong. We just paid and left. I know I should have complained but we had just come back from a hospital trip in Indy and my husband was not feeling well. As I said we changed our route to stop in there. We are from Lafayette. I think we will stick to our favorites closer to home. My recommend is to stay clear of this establishment, something has changed there. Note positive review one year ago on this place proceed with caution. read more

El Jaripeo 5 - I very sloppy wet Indiana burrito. I ate none of. - Mexican Near Me - Frankfort, Indiana

Ok looking from the outside. About what I'd expect on the inside. Slightly worn, dusty, dirty corners, but basically clean. Cashier was fairly prompt. We had trouble understanding each other Menu on the internet didn't match what's on the restaurant menu. So I had to rethink. I decided to get a tilapia, shrimp, meat, mushroom soup. This order was a take-out. Restaurant wasn't busy, but I'd say wait time on my order was acceptable. Order was very hot, large container of soup and large order fried tortillas. I didn't realize it was going to be this large. I HAD asked for a child size or smaller portions, but they didn't do that. Paid for my order, took outside to eat in the car. Great, Figures, no napkins, no silverware Nothing I'd planned on having a hot meal before driving an hour drive home. Guess I should've eaten inside. I didn't want to go back inside so decided to save soup for when I got home. Biggest mistake I've ever made. Soup was still hot when I got home, yet, meat, fish, shrimp even the mushrooms and vegetables tasted like cardboard. The juice itself was so greasy and Jalepeno hot, that everything Was Totally unedible. I immediately had to toss it. I live in a neighborhood with over 160 different nationalities. Even have multiple Hispanic family members. So I'm comfortable with spicy food. Big difference between spicy food with indepth seasoning, compared to flaming hot peppers with NO seasoning. Let alone no flavor from the cardboard meat, shrimp, fish vegetables. I would have returned it as I spent almost $15 for a container of soup, fried tortillas and sauce. Yet I was an hour drive away. Total waste of time and ruined my evening. Couldn't even eat the tortilla chips as they were greasy read more

This Mexican restaurant is the best! Really enjoyed the food and great service! The el jaripeo taco salad is the bomb! read more

Margaritas were meh, food was ok, rice was over cooked. Queso was good. I'd stick to appetizers

Decent Mexican food. Good service. They work hard to do a good job.we can almost always get a table quickly. Sometimes you have to wait in someone to take your money, as you pay a cashier on your way out. Atmosphere and decor could be better, but I don't go there for that. It's a solid restaurant with decent prices. read more

This place is always busy, so we thought it must be delicious. It was not. It was clean, but rundown. The food was okay. I would eat here again if I had to. read more

Visiting family in town and decided to visit this restaurant. Had to get a margarita, which was very good! Our waiter was not very nice and brought out the wrong meal and then blamed it on us ordering wrong. The food was okay. Don't think I'd come back to this place. read more

Everytime I go the service is always good and I'm met with a smile and friendly welcome. The food is fantastic. I recommend anyone wanting good food and a pleasant atmosphere to stop in. read more

Very good food. Chili con carne is exceptional. Salsa fresh and flavorful. Generous portions, attentive service. Nice crowd. Ice tea freshly brewed. Full bar. Clean bathrooms. Plenty of parking. We were passing through and needed lunch. As usual, wherever we are on the road, the local Mexican restaurant didn't disappoint. Highly recommend. read more

El Jaripeo 5 - Get the chili con carne. Beef tips, roasted jalapeños, flavorful sauce, all on a bed of ref tied beans. It's good! - Mexican Near Me - Frankfort, Indiana

Food is always great. Chuy's special is the best food on the menu, I always add chorizo or steak to mine for a lot more flavor I've ate here a lot and the only food I've not thoroughly enjoyed were their beef and steak tacos. Margaritas here are great, barely better than there chips and salsa. Service can be mediocre from time to time. Food sways me here. read more

Great place. I spotted it, & stopped for a TAKE-OUT order. All was great that I had. It's a nice looking pace, & appeared to have a successful clientele. read more

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Stopped in this Saturday afternoon and only two other separate people were having lunch. This appears to be exclusively run by a Hispanic family and they were friendly when greeting me. This Mexican restaurant has an extensive menu. I decided to try the El Jaripeo chicken Burritos. They provided chips and salsa which I thought was fairly bland. The chicken Burritos dinner was a little over $12 and was a little skimpy for the price. It didn't have any sides, but it was filling. After the first couple of bites, I added the salsa and habanero sauce. As for Mexican cuisine, this was average. I ordered a chicken taco salad to go for my wife and she said it was just okay but it's size better matched its cost ($8). This wouldn't be one of my favorite Mexican restaurants but it does appear to be a good place to hang out with friends and have some drinks and appetizers. It has a very pleasant atmosphere. read more

Can not believe I am the first to write a review for my favorite place on earth to eat! Wow what can I say? Service is great, food is awesome and the atmosphere is always so upbeat. Love bringing the family here and also love to come with friends and just hang out and drink their uber delicious Margarita's and trust me after just one...you will have a HUGE smile:) Thanks 'El J's' for giving us locals some place great to eat!!! read more

I highly reccomend Chuy's Special. I love going to El j's due to the fast service, and delicious food.

I went to el j's as everyone seems to call it on there Wednesday margarita night. The frozen strawberry margarita I had was pretty bad but it was cheap but I'd rather pay more for a good one, the salsa was runny with no substance and u only ate one of my 2 tacos I ordered because the beef seemed like more of a mystery meat. Maybe they were having a bad day but food and service were very poor. I wouldn't recommend read more

I was in town on business for the day from Kokomo. Wanted Mexican and just happened across El Jaripeo. My food was excellent, hot & fresh, and came out in 5 minutes. My waiter was friendly and quick, and gave me a 20oz coke to go! I left a 60% tip and I'd go back again in a heartbeat! read more

Has many delicious dishes, generous portions, and usually fast service. The flavorful offerings, roadside location, and margaritas make this a popular place for locals to unwind on a Saturday evening. read more

They have authentic huevos rancheros! It is was awesome ! The service was good and fast. The only complaint would be the lack of hot sauce and salsa to top our food. What salsa they gave us was good. read more

We eat here on occasion and have never failed to like our meals. It is an authentic Mexican restaurant with the best margaritas in central Indiana. Service has been good every time we went with no waiting for seating. I'd given it a 5 if the staff was more fun. They seem to be all business but I guess we are there for the food not the entertainment. read more