The food and portion sizes were great. Went for a date and we plan to return again. Service was also really good. Don't let the outside appearance deter you from trying this place. read more

Having wanted to go to a local brewery, which was having a very loud trivia might, we decided to go to El Jimador as our back up plan. At half pass seven it was not very busy. We were immediately seated. The beer selection was typical for a Mexican restaurant in the United States. Menus, water and chips were brought out immediately. We enjoyed some guacamole with our chip and salsa. I had a nice cold Negro Modelo and a burrito, enchilada and tamale combo.. Good food, served hot and a cold beer to wash it down. Perhaps not Nirvana, but perhaps a hint of it. read more

So so good!! Great service. Very fast. The portions were great! we would love to eat here again.

We just experienced the BEST Mexican meal was have had in ages. I had the shrimp quesadilla (see photo) which was full of grilled to perfection large shrimp- you could not take a bite without shrimp! My husband had a chicken chimichanga which was equally impressive! The total price was ~$42 for our meals which also included 2 margaritas, queso dip, and 2 tacos to go. We will be back!!! read more

El Jimador - Shrimp quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Hammond, Louisiana

Best everything! FOOD! SERVICE! ATMOSPHERE! QUESO AMAZING. We never even ran out of chips and we were munching! Service was 10/10 I'd definitely eat again! Tacos were a win! I'm a happy plate enthusiast and this one blew all of them out of the water!!! One of our best eats! Great prices too!! Cheap price expensive taste! read more

This place is a gem! If we lived closer would be our spot. Great food and prices. Service was first class. Typical Mexican joint as far as ambiance. Check them out and get you some enchiladas and ice cold Mexican beer. read more

I absolutely love this place, we use to go to El Agave before the ownership change and redo. This is now our go to, we love the food and service... Omar is the best, the entire staff is great!!! Have not had one bad thing off the menu yet!!! Recommend this to anyone looking for more authentic food at a great price with great service!!! read more

Bland bland bland. From the decor, to the food, ending with the service. The salsa was pleasant enough, if you were a child and didn't like any spice. No onions, cilantro or jalapeños were evident. There were only 3 tables with customers, but we still had to wait for service. Had to wait for salsa. Had to wait for the check. Actually, we never got the check. We had to go up to the desk and get it, along with another patron. As I said, the food was bland. The meat was tough. There are better places to go. read more

Waiter was not very cordial and seemed to not want to be there. My order was wrong, slow to bring drinks.

Ordered Take-Out on Wednesday, and it was the 1st time I've had El Jimador's food. Their location has changed restaurant names+types sooo many times! But, I hope (and expect) that they'll be the success story and last a long time! *** Note: Sorry, I ate all the food before I even thought to take pics..*Laughs*..Next time! *** I'm a fan of Mexican Food and we have plenty of Mexican Restaurants around here: La Caretta's, Adobe's, La Sarrita's, Izzio's, Pink Agave, El Agave, Margarita's, Si Senor Taqueria, and MANY MORE! When considering the whole scope and pack of the Mexican Restaurants, Sadly, I find very few stand out to me, and there are plenty of them I don't like+won't eat at all. The range of Restaurants go from Business Casual Dining, to College Beer Pong +Frat-mosphere, to Everyday Annie/Johnny Walk-in & Eat Casual. I would place El Jimador (Walk-in & Eat) as follows: a) CASUAL, Everyday Dining, Wear Whatever, Relaxed Atmosphere b) PRICING = Low to Mid-Level, VERY Reasonable Prices! Entree's are UNDER $10usd c) QUANTITY of Food = Healthy Portions, but I get the impression (strictly from the portioning+packing), that "Take Out", can be coin toss as to if diners get a good portion to a small/average portion. d) TAKE-OUT PACKAGING: Uses a combination of styrofoam clam shells, and metal containers with the cardboard lids. Which matter only from the how hot or not your food stays in transit, and if it will arrive a big mess w/sauce everywhere. I'm not a clam shell fan as sauces tend to leak. The Alum +Cardboard lids are great+everything stays inside+keeps its heat! e) QUALITY of Food = The most important point! And Le Jimador doesn't disappoint! Their food actually tastes good! It has flavor without being made dramatically 'spicy' or 'hot', their refried beans are good w/o being either runny or cement. Their rice was cooked well, not mushy, not hard, but imho it didn't have much flavor, which is a shame as that is such an easy fix, and since it is served with most platters, etc., it's a key point in a Customer's overall dining experience. Again, an easy fix, and critical part of the meal rotation since most Customers will be eating it. e) SAUCES = With Mexican food another key component are the basic sauces: Red Sauce/Enchilada, White Sauce/Queso, Green Sauce/Verde...I had Cheese Enchiladas, a Chalupa, and a Chimichanga (not all at once, 3 meals ..LoL).. I found the Enchilada Sauce/Red Sauce a bit thin in consistency but it wasn't too runny, and it had a good flavor. I would have to say the White Sauce/Queso Sauce was my favorite and it definitely stood out. It was Rich, Creamy, Thick, it not a brick even when cooled. Although it naturally is a somewhat salty sauce depending upon the cheese used. This white sauce thankfully wasn't too salty. It certainly paired well with the Shrimp Chimichanga (shrimp, green bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, wrapped in a flour tortilla w/White Sauce =YUM!) I could write so much more, because there is a lot to like about El Jimador's food, but I know I'm either already at or closing in on the max text amount... ...so, Swing By El Jimador's their food is worth the visit..*smiles*.. 2 Thumbs Up! & 5-Stars!..I can't wait for my next Mexican food craving, now that I know I have an unassuming, nicely priced, wear whatever (from day at the beach to summer dress w/No side eye), local Mexican restaurant that serves GOOD FOOD to visit! read more

Best mexican in hammond, tacos and beer can suck it. no competition can't beat the atmosphere

Been there a few times. The food is really good and consistent. The service has been excellent. I really like the mood and atmosphere of the restaurant. It seems to not do a lot of business and I really don't know why. It's really good, clean, and friendly. Everyone should try this place. read more

While the food was good, the waiter was extremely rude. He tried to argue with me on a drink I ordered and when he realized he was in the wrong did not apologize. Took forever to bring our food and drinks out. I wont be back for a second visit. read more

At first I couldn't tell if it was open .... I was pleasantly surprised to find a very clean restaurant and the staff was friendly and attentive. The steak and shrimp fajitas melt in your mouth fresh. As a full time traveler for work, I definitely recommend! read more

El Jimador - Steak and Shrimp Fajitas!!!! Super Fresh! - Mexican Near Me - Hammond, Louisiana

First off, it looks abandoned from the outside. Inside was clean but run down. We went at 6pm on a Monday and there was one table leaving as we walked in so that we were the only customers in the place. The salsa & bean queso dip was extremely bland. Chips were nasty. The steak fajitas were brought out on a plate not a sizzling skillet and were tough. The chimichanga chicken was dry and flavorless. The beef nachos were blah and looked like they dumped whatever toppings they had in the kitchen on top of them. We ordered 4 menu items and every one of them was brought out wrong. The service was terrible. We had to keep flagging down the waitress to fix the order, refill drinks, bring check etc. We were very dissatisfied and will never go back. Don't waste your money on this place. It's disgusting! read more

Food wasn't restaurant quality and service was nonexistent, the staff just watching soccer and sleeping out in the open.

Good fresh salsa. Had steak quesadilla Tasty quesadilla and tacos Excellent service.

We ordered through WAITR and had a terrible experience. No tortillas were given with the fajitas. The taco salad was terrible and had hardly any lettuce. The only reason I gave two stars is because the cheese dip was edible, but the chips were hard. read more

El Jimador - Taco salad - Mexican Near Me - Hammond, Louisiana

It was cinco de mayo and packed! I still only waited 20 minutes after ordering for two orders of fajitas (3 meat)Texanas and a cup of tortilla soup. It was packaged well in aluminum plates which helped the food to stay warm and fresh until we made it home! The tortilla soup was tomato based which doesn't do well with my acid reflux but really tasty not salty so that's a plus. I'd return again when I'm in Hammond and hopefully eat in next time. read more

El Jimador - 3 meat fajitas with the fixings! - Mexican Near Me - Hammond, Louisiana

Really good salsa! Tasted very fresh and flavorful! I got the chori pollo and it was great! No overly oily like some places. Also very good beans could tell they were real. read more

First less than stellar experience. Came in for lunch and the food was great... the guacamole on the other hand was old... and obviously so. We sent back our order of extra gaucomole hoping for a remake, but none was offered. He even brought more of the old stuff on my fajitas plate, also sent back. The pina coladas were out and the strawberry margaritas ran out after the first one... hope this place isn't going down already! Lowered two stars. Previously... Just visited again and everything was great, upped my rating! Previously...We heard that this was opened by the same people that previously owned El Tapatio... which was one of our favorite tex-mex spots for years. Our party of 5 was seated immediately and the service was great and friendly. They brought plenty of salsa, but it just didn't have the zing it used to have... a little too much on the tomatoes. The fajitas were great portions as usual for a great price. The chicken, steak and shrimp were all top quality meats. The kids had quesadillas, both shrimp and chicken... and seemed satisfied. The youngest had a kid's nacho plate with added jalapeños. Our adult drinks were great too. So... definitely worth a visit... the salsa is not as it was before... but that's just my opinion. We'll be back soon. read more

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I actually had never planned to go here until the word got around town that this restaurant is owned by the same people that had previously owned El Tapatio. After some digging, I found this to be true. El Tapatio was our favorite Mexican restaurant in Hammond before it closed. It may have been the cheapest around, but was of extremely high quality. They also ran a 2-for-1 margarita special every day at all times. El Jimador has brought back the same original menu with all of your Mexican favorites for a low price. The chicken nachos, both fajita style or shredded, are the best nachos I have had anywhere. The chicken is perfectly marginated and is topped off with bell peppers and tomatoes. Beef burritos and tacos are seasoned to perfection as well. read more

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Love this place. The staff is amazing and so friendly. Must try the pulled pork chimi! All the food really is good. Little hole in the wall place but very good food and staff. read more

Omg! I absolutely love this place!!! Our waiter was amazing and soo soo sweet!! The food was amazing y'all omg! This will be my new spot on Monday's for buy one get one free!! Excellent service, excellent food and excellent margaritas!!! read more

El Jimador - Small chicken quesadilla and a pina colada margarita - Mexican Near Me - Hammond, Louisiana

We went there in May with a large crowd. Service was great and the food was so fresh and good. Wished I lived closer bc this would be a staple for us. And it was reasonably priced. read more

Best Food Ever!!! OMG I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! I WANNA GO BACK NOW!! The service is pretty good too. Friendly and fast! Awesome prices!!! read more

My go-to for Mexican takeout! I get the quesadilla and it always comes out hot and quickly! The beef is great with the bell peppers and onions and just the right amount of cheese! read more

Had lunch today and it was good. The salsa was flavorful and a bit spicy -could of used a little more cilantro but that's my personal preference. Ordered the chili rellano and taco lunch special with red and queso sauce. The red sauce was one the best I've had in Louisiana. Rice was a little bland but beans were good. The place was clean and service was great. I will definitely try again read more

Food was really good. My husband had the Tijuana steak and it was huge, enough to feed two. I got the chicken quesadilla, yum. Make sure to save room for dessert. The tres leche cake and churos were so good. read more

El Jimador - Tijuana Steak - Mexican Near Me - Hammond, Louisiana

I had a pleasant take out experience here today. My good was prepared quick and was fresh & hot. The gentleman at the counter was quite friendly and made my check out quite nice. The lunch special was a good price and I was happy to receive chips and salsa also. I ordered the chimichanga special, which came with beans & rice. I opted not to get the guacamole, lettuce & tomatoes that also come with it, I was happy with the flavor of each component. The rice and beans had an authentic taste, which was a nice surprise. The chimichanga was seasoned well. Which added a good flavor to the chicken (Oh, yes sorry! I ordered it with chicken. lol) . It wasn't hot or overly seasoned, just perfect. It was not as large as others I've had in volume. Actually as I cut into it, I realized that it was very skimpy of the meat. It consisted of mostly the outer tortilla. I expected the rice & beans to be a smaller portion as a lunch meal, but did not expect the chimichanga to be far, far less than full. That was disappointing. All in all, it was a good tasting lunch, with good service. But lacking physical substance. read more

Bathroom's influence spread to the entrance area, not excrement rather the funky chemical pads for urinals. Food was unremarkable, borderline not mexican maybe. The al pastor taco tasted like a cheese burger. Chicken enchilada was ok, beef tamale was ok.. I feel like I would have had good odds with frozen food. It really seemed like they just opened and were understaffed. Wait time was actually quite short. Stuffed poblano was... Umm... Idk I wouldn't be surprised if none of the food was actually cooked today. There was a lot of flat soggyness and for the dry stuff, dryness. I'm grateful for food, I'm grateful to be able to eat, the service, and the fact that these folks are trying to make it happen. I think if I were them I'd get a consultant to overhaul the processes. Margarita was good, but that doesn't take a whole lot to pull together. read more

It looked like the tacos were thrown in the box and covered with everything that they had. The enchiladas were the same. Imagine eating this when you have trouble disguising what is what. It was thrown away. read more

Good food great service! Quality food and all of the employees were extremely nice and welcoming!

Hit the spot. I'm in town for a little bit and saw this one here. Glad I went. Service was fast and food was tasty. read more

El Jimador - Great restaurant that hit the spot. Service was friendly, and food came out quick. 5/5. - Mexican Near Me - Hammond, Louisiana

Literally one of the best mexican restaurants i've been to. Food is immaculate & the salsa... OMG the salsa is the best i've ever had. Workers are amazing. A must try restaurant if you're in the area. read more

Love that they have flour chips. Amazing. Salsa was spicy and delicious. Tried the fajita beef taco salad via door dash. Delivery fee was only 1.99 so that was amazing and much lower than anyone else. Steak was yummy. They made the taco salad shell which was also flour and delicious. Also got the queso which was the absolute perfect mix of creamy and spicy. Prices are extremely affordable. Most of the combo plates are 7.99! Can't wait to try more from the menu and maybe go sit in. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Food was ok, your typical Mexican food. but I got it to go and ordered a margarita and he gave me 2. The service was better

We were in town for the Renaissance Festival and thought we'd give El Jimador a try for dinner on our way home. It was a good solid choice. The fajitas were tasty, with a good ratio of meat to vegetables, as was the fajita quesadilla brava. My 8-year-old approved of the cheese quesadilla, and my 15-year-old's only complaint with the chicken chimichanga was that the chicken was shredded instead of in chunks. Good food for a chilly day, and good sized portions for the price. read more

Me and my girlfriend recently ordered from El Jimador. Our order was the fajita nachos and a taco bowl. Being a takeout order, I asked for the topping to be separate, so that the nachos wouldn't get soggy on our way home. Upon arrival, I was told they normally don't separate them, but they did anyway! BOY was it fire AF!! 10/10 I recommend the Chicken Fajita Nachos to ANY first time customer. Would give 6 stars if I could! read more

AWESOME...my new favorite! So authentically real...so dadgum dang YUMMY good! I had chile relleno and enchilada (#10) hubby had #12, friends had shrimp and beef fajitas...we all had margaritas. We all need to go dig out our fat pants now! Soooooo good...really, really, really good. And our server was swamped since he was the only one there and this was the first week of opening (inside dining)...he was so attentive and accommodating for us. There's no way we could've been happier! read more