Going,Going,Gone....no not yet but... This mom and pop hole in the wall is indicative of the simplicity of yesteryear. I'm giving them 5 stars for hanging in there and doing what they do best. Delivering home style Tex Mex at reasonable prices with a positive attitude. Now,don't go with the intention of finding a hidden gem,or comparing it to your favorite deep pocket chain mex. No,this is the kinda place before fast food. You found these all over cities in Texas. A cafe but with Mexican food. Pro tip. If you see chicken fried steak on a Tex Mex menu it's there for a reason. There's history behind it. If your in the Bishop Arts,and isn't everybody these days, Grab a taco and sit a spell in El Jordan. Go! read more

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I do enjoy how small hole in the wall this place is and how the waiters greet everyone as if they are family that's been coming here for years. But for me the food was mid at best. For the price of a small horchata I expected something epic. And you can tell it's not homemade. I had three barbacoa tacos and they weren't special at all along with my burrito with potato's, egg, and bacon. I find most places are scared to give bacon out with their burritos/tacos given the price of back but still! Also the tortilla flour and Miaz are not homemade and after hitting it out of the ballpark with a few choices the last few weeks this is disappointing. It seems this place is loved but I would not spend my money here rig you are looking for the absolute most authentic Mexican food. read more

First ones in on an early Saturday morning. Very warmly greeted even though they were busy with prep work. Great little Mexican food diner. Very retro/family feel. My chalupa was my favorite order. Chorizo and egg tacos (they call them burritos) were nicely filled. the chicken fried steak was not huge for a change and came with plain potatoes (which I prefer but some do not) Prices are very reasonable Only breakfast and lunch (I think) Street parking for the most part but there is a parking lot around the corner Early morning isn't that much of an issue in this part if town. Would definitely return. read more

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Consistent good food and friendly service. Very clean and the food is like my grandmother used to make...back in San Antonio, Texas. My home town. read more

The food was good Price was good And exceptional customer service super friendly environment and good people read more

I finally found an opportunity to revisit one of my favorite independent cafes in Oak Cliff. So happy El Jordan is still in business. Food and service are still top notch. Get here before 11am to find street parking before the greedy valets take over spaces right in front. Although prices have increased it is still much less than so many other places especially for breakfast or brunch. God bless this family run business. I support independents and locals. read more

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I come here frequently Saturday and Sunday morning for their menudo. Always friendly and speedy service with cozy food.

Mom and pop owned place. Great prices and delicious food. Hard working family. We need more places like this in bishop arts and less expensive shopping that only tourists pay for. Best place for breakfast and I like tbe paintings on the walls. Get the lemonade its so good! read more

If you frequent the bishop arts area, you've probably passed this place so many times but didn't realize it was there. Personally, I didn't realize this place existed until this past weekend when I went searching for breakfast taco. The outside of the restaurant is pretty dark and brown and you can't quite see into the restaurant from outside on the sidewalk, but you will leave pleasantly surprised and full. As I mentioned above, I came to try breakfast tacos I was ecstatic when I asked the cashier if I'm able to order egg white breakfast tacos instead of regular eggs since I don't eat the yolk. I ended up ordering potato and egg tacos, and added bacon to mine. Two tacos came out to seven dollars and change. I found the service to be A1. The cashier smiled and greeted me and asked me how I was which I appreciated. Since I wasn't dining in my weight time was pretty minimal and fast. Don't forget the sauces when you go. I actually love the mild salsa and the spicy salsa definitely has a cake so it'll be very gentle. Overall, I loved my takeout experience. I will definitely be back the next time. I'm craving breakfast tacos and in the area. read more

Great family owned and operated restaurants like this are becoming increasingly harder to find. This is kind of place where you feel like you are eating in family members kitchen. The potatoes that came with the migas are the best I have ever had, soft on the inside with and just crispy enough outside. The service was quick and great over all. I'm looking for to returning for another great breakfast. read more

This charming little Mexican spot feels like dining at a friend's home. Cozy, welcoming, and delicious food! read more

El Jordan Cafe - Huevos a la Mexicana - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The chorizo and eggs are masterful I added minced jalapeños to amp up the heat Perfect! And the Oatmeal with cinnamon is perfect(just add a little milk). When it's time to eat El Jordan Cafe is hands down the right choice. read more

Service and food is amazing! The owners are all a great family full of joy every time you visit. The food is as authentic as it gets, you can't go wrong! This has been a favorite of mine for over 10 years! read more

Visiting family and walked over for breakfast. Awesome. Good food. The service is outstanding. The warmest sweetest most attentive staff making food with love and serving you plates with a friendly smile. No wonder they've been here since 1996. Great experience. read more

DELICIOUS and they will make customizations for you to your dishes if you need! Just a diner with really delicious breakfast food and really kind people working there! read more

It has the feeling of a small town cafe on the square and the food to match. I ordered two eggs over medium which they came out. Exactly that way, two sausage patties, and two pancakes and all was tasty. The eggs already had salt on them so if you don't like a lot of salt, you might ask them to hold the salt (I don't salt my eggs - just pepper) My server was probably in my top five ever of being the most friendly. The prices were incredibly reasonable, and I can highly recommend this place for a good basic breakfast. If I come back, I will definitely try a breakfast burrito. read more

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I aim to get takeout from here any time I visit Dallas. Great breakfast tacos. Homemade corn tortillas. Refried pinto beans are vegan. Delicious salsa. Friendly service and a great location. read more

El Jordan was a disappointment, bland food service was good but food not worth it, no flavor.

Delicious. Real. Cheap. What a great combination! El Jordan Cafe is one of those restaurant that people tend to overlook. There are so many other businesses on Bishop Avenue calling for your attention that you tend to miss the still small voice of El Jordan. When you go inside, don't expect to be in awe of what you see. Instead, expect to be in awe of what you taste! I ordered the chorizo and eggs. I thought that it would not be enough since it was only $7 so I also ordered the French toast. I was wrong the chorizo and eggs were enough it came with beans, potatoes and tortillas. It was a very satisfying meal. The French toast had a unique taste that I also appreciated. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. It is an Mexican restaurant but they also have meals that would appeal to people who do not prefer Mexican food. read more

El Jordan Cafe - Chorizo and eggs (comes with beans and potatoes) - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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El Jordan is an Oak Cliff staple for great Mexican food. It's been years since I've been and I was welcomed as If I was Family. It always feels like I'm at one of my tias house or at my grandmas. The smell of the food, the ambience, and of course the friendliness of the staff hasn't changed. Great food for a great price. I hope they stay in the Bishop Arts area and not get replaced by a new restaurant. read more

Love this place. Food is fresh and delicious and the people who work here are so friendly. Great salsa! And, the guacamole...so good.

Not a super fan of this place, it was just okay at best. Their flour tortillas were rubbery and I'm not 100% sure on this but I assumed they were NOT homemade or made in house. The chips and salsa where the highlight of our meal as those were very tasty. I tried to order a migas taco but the waitress didn't seem to even know what that was and said that they couldn't make that even though they obviously have All of the ingredients necessary and are a Mexican restaurant that serves Breakfast tacos / Burritos. As I previously mentioned They have chips for the salsa and being a "restaurant" you can't tell me they don't have eggs, onions, tomatoes and cheese which all mixed together makes "migas" anyways moving on from my anger and not being able to get a migas taco the food that we did get was just average and kind of bland for what it was. Don't get me wrong I've had worse and all in all it wasn't a bad experience it was just not memorable or satisfying really. the question is would I recommend this place? And the answer to that would be, I most certainly would not ask you to go out of your way to dine at El Jordan Cafe but I would say if you are in close proximity and craving some Mexican food and just don't want to go any further then yeah sure why not. Why three stars and not four: An Unrememberable an unremarkable experience losses you one star and having a Mexican restaurant that doesn't know what a migas Taco is loses you another. *Poor *Decent *Good *Great *Best *JLFoodie Certified Food. Good Service. Good Cleanliness. Good Consistency. N/A Value. Good I am desperate for your attention so please like, Follow and comment. read more

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El Jordan is an oasis amidst the upscale and trendy monochrome that Bishop Arts District has become. It's still the friendly and inexpensive neighborhood Mexican/American breakfast and Mexican lunch cafe that it's been for 22 years. It's the Oak Cliff I remember. Imperfect and without apology, El Jordan continues to serve their regulars and newcomers good to average food from 7AM early until 2:30 in the afternoon when they leave the District to its new persona.Breakfast is the big seller and they do very well. You'll be more than full and content when you leave. We were there for late lunch today. There's plenty of coffee and plenty of salsa and I like mine muy picante! The green is my favorite; but you will have to ask for the hotter salsas. A delicious medium salsa comes to your table with crispy thin fresh corn chips. We had the medium size guacamole today. Luscious and creamy without any additives and a very generous serving for two people, it was nearly gone before our entrees arrived. My husband's beef tamale plate was average, according to him, with above average masa and perfect Spanish rice. I had a beef and cheese enchilada plate with delicious refried beans and a good cheese enchilada with onions but a lackluster beef enchilada. Salsa cures all seasoning ills for me and I still left the table a happy person. The plating doesn't look all that appetizing as their chili gravy is reddish orange. It always has been. It tastes right, though! Sweet service as always. Funky dusty Mexican decor with interesting Hispanic paintings on the brightly colored walls. The booths are comfortable if you can snag one. There are a few tables in what is a very tiny place. You pay at the counter. Credit cards are accepted. read more

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This place is in the Bishop District area and it's the best breakfast ever. Highly recommend the breakfast burritos that's what sells more. The customer service was amazing got greeted on eve I walked in felt like home. Really nice place to have breakfast or lunch and relax. read more

When is this place ever open? It looks like it's been closed for awhile but every time we have attempted to go here to dine it's closed- early afternoon, 5:00, and now 5:30. We always go on Thursday evenings. If it's only open for breakfast will someone say that on their site. read more

Delicious food!! This place is small but packs a big punch! Had a burrito which was only a 1.50!!! It was hearty and tasty! I could have gotten more but I also had the steak and eggs which was tender and seasoned well! Whatever seasoning they use it was so good. The steak and eggs came with beans and yuka (yumm)! The price is awesome for the food u get and so worth stopping by! read more

El Jordan Cafe - Steak and eggs - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Small little restaurant in the middle of bishop arts. It was EXCELLENT! Food is very inexpensive and so good. Will become a regular

This place is stellar! Boy, am I happy to have discovered this restaurant. It's a new favorite for my list. Absolutely delicious breakfast served in a charming mom-and-pop vibe. Nothing fancy but my god, it's so delicious. Highly recommend!! read more

El Jordan Cafe - Vegetable omelette with beans and potatoes - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I recently visited this place twice. The first time was for lunch. You seat yourself when you initially walk in. I enjoyed the fresh chips and salsa, which wasn't too spicy. I tried the chile rellenos and it was good and cheesy. I came back later for breakfast and ate the huevos rancheros with french toast. The breakfast was not as strong as lunch was, tho I enjoyed both meals. The menu is extensive with many dishes to offer. Lunch had me stuffed at a value of about 9 bucks. read more

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Great breakfast for a great price. Also has exceptional customer service and very clean

Love this Bishop Arts original! Great service and delicious food! Love this family run business that welcomes everyone!

This place SLAPS. Straight smackery breakfast tacos are amazing. Also the mural in this place is super cute! read more

El Jordan Cafe - Sausage, egg, cheese, potato burrito - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dallas, Texas

A nice little breakfast and lunch spot located in the heart of Bishop Arts. Definitely have to look twice for it because you might miss it. When you enter you see its very quiet with slight Mexican decor. The workers there are very hospitable and welcoming. The money although it has many options the prices are very reasonable considering its location, except for guacamole. That's a 3 dollar upcharge. The food is good as well. I got the steak tacos and added eggs to it. Loved their flexibility in adding ingredients to items, it was definitely my favorite part of the restaurant. read more

Solid Mexican breakfast for morning folk. Huevos racheros were a little runny but flavor all around! Love the cafe atmosphere! Dive bar of breakfast... read more

El Jordan Cafe - Demolished Food - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Absolutely delightful. this sacred space ALWAYS makes me feel like home.

Absolutely great food and very reasonable pricing. I will be back. Doesn't look like much from the outside or the inside, but do your self a favor and try it. read more

2/10. The tacos looked great & are packaged well.Service was good too. But the tacos, beans, rice.... There was no seasoning in anything, it's pretty bland. read more

delicious food, and friendly staff- this legendary Dallas staple has been in operation for decades, and i hope it will stay open until the end of time. I mainly go there for the breakfast burritos, but everything else is wonderful too! read more

Omg!!! This place is amazing!! It sits right in the Arts District in Dallas, the service I super friendly and the food is amazing!!!! It's a must come if ever in Dallas area! Absolutely Amazing!! read more

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Absolutely LOVE el Jordan! The food, the family atmosphere, and the amazing staff. Been going here for 20 years since before Bishop Arts became the new 'it' place to be. Glad to see the pricier businesses haven't pushed them out. read more