Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Jacalito Grill

    4.2 (147 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Tex-Mex
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

    Order Jacalito Grill Takeout or Delivery

    Jacalito Grill Photos

    Business Info

    JACALITO GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    More like Jacalito Grill

    Recommended Reviews - Jacalito Grill

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Chicken fajita

    The chicken in the fajita was so flavorful and the nachos were incredibly well put together. Will definitely be coming here more often.

    Steak and chicken tacos
    Monica W.

    I wish they had grilled my taco shells because they were a soggy mess once I got home. The steak taco definitely had a better flavor profile then the chicken. The chicken was shredded, which was unexpected and the steak had some nice size pieces. The meat was NOT lacking in either, which I appreciated.

    Shredded Chicken Enchilada
    Melissa S.

    Jacalito Grill is located at the end of a strip mall and doesn't look like much when you first walk in, but this food is packed with so much flavor! Prices are decent for the amount of food you receive and the service is quick. I loved my chicken enchiladas, there was so much meat and it was all nicely flavored. When I added the green salsa it took it up a couple spice levels, but it was still so so so good. I took a taste of my husbands fajitas and the beef was so tender and flavorful. We were expecting a longer wait for the papusas, but they came out with the rest of our food. I can't wait to go back and try something new!

    Reciept, order info etc..

    Ok so here's the thing, I come here VERY OFTENlike at least once a week and If I'm not calling ahead and picking it up I go through uber eats. I love their Yuca (on a good day) and plantanos fritas (never had a bad one yet). Sometimes my Yuca isnt cooked all the way through whixh sucks because when I get food it's for my BF because we eat lunch together on his break. Usually I just order a side of yuca $4 and I'm ok. Don't judge them soley on this experience just learn from what happened to me. I decided to get somemore yummy yuca 1/2 chicken dark etc etc...Well l, I order online through Clover and on my way there my car ends up running out of gas. I set the pick up for immediately so I called and let them know I placed an order online, I told the gentleman what I ordered and he knew which order I was refering to because he repeated the rest of my order to me. I then proceeded to let him know I'm so sorry, I'm on my way but it's going to be a while I'm on the side of the road I ran out of gas. If there's any way you can keep the food warm until we get there that would be great. I apologize again and he said ok we said goodbye. I finally get gas in my car and then my battery dies because i had the car turned off with the emergency lights running . My bf jumps my car and then I follow him to Jacolitos. We get to the counter and say hi Im picking up an order I placed on line. He says no, I don't think so like he's confused. Now I'm feeling weird because I just spoke with this man no more than 45 minutes ago. I show him my reciept and he tells me someone already picked up the order. ‍ I reminded him that I called and told him I would be coming to pick up my food and he says, yeah I know but someone already picked it up. Now at this point me and my bf are thinking what does this have to do with us. You gave someone the wrong order. I kid you not once ai show him the reciept on my phone he says yeah they ahowed me that too. I told him thats IMPOSSIBLE even if someone was trying to scam me thats my phone number and name but it had my bf card on file...so basically someone would have to have access to not ONLY a random person's phone number and full name but another random person's card number in HOPES they used that card to order (mind you there's no physical card for anyone to steal). So he flips his screen around and shows me the invoice- what does that proove...nothing except I paid for an order that was given away. So me and my bf sit and wait after being put to the side by a walk in customer. (Remember I come here very frquent spending anywhwre from $12 to 20 each time and the last time was for $26ish just the day before) We sit there and I think a customer heard what was happening and he asked if he could help. We let him know that we already paid for our order and he gave it away, thanks for being so sweet though. The customer gets his food and he still hasnt said anything. My bf gets up and asks so what would you like to do? He then acknowledges us and says we'll get it dont worry. It's ok to be wrong, you dont have to blame a FREQUENT and LOYAL customer because you made a mistake. While we are waiting another gentleman with his kids walks in, he just says he has an online order and the jacolitos man just hands him a bag, doesn't ask for a name, doesn't ask for a order number, doesn't ask what he ordered, doesn't ask for a reciept just hands it to him. HOLD UP PAUSE why are we being treated like we are trying to rip you off when your not even checking orders! Hmmmmm...and you wonder why we're in the situation we are in now. We get our food and it was so bad, which I was scared that it wouldnt be made right if he was mad. I ordered a 1/2 chicken dark meat meal with beans and rice, a side of yuca and plantanos fritas, pork and cheese pupusa. We recieved 1/2 dark 1/2 white, and the yuca was very white and hard in the middle ‍. After going through ALL of that, not only personally but with the restaurant I was hoping the order would AT LEAST BARE MINIMUM be right. This whole interaction sucks because I loved this place, it's super close to my bf job and I Really liked, key word liked, their yuca. Do yourself a favor and don't order online because you might have your order given away ‍. I could understand MAYBE if what we ordered was basic like 2 1/2 chicken meals but I ordered random things. Also ATT DOOR DASH, UBER EATS, GRUB HUB, ETC: CHECK YOUR BAG BEFORE YOU COME TO PICK UP A CUSTOMER'S ORDER. Also pass on the tacos I've had better tacos with flavor, plus the last time I ordered I asked for no tomatoes and there was tomatoes on my order. Another thing too on Clover it says with a 1/2 chicken you get 2 sides, over the phone they only give you the option of one side, on their website it says, beans, rice, and salad with your choice of yuca or fries and I ALWAYS have something or most missing and still pay the normal price. I'm done giving buisness my money for inconsistent orders.

    Quarter dark chicken, fried yucca, and a side salad. $7
    Brian S.

    I ordered a 1/4 dark lunch meal and a water. A bottle of water? No thanks, just tap water. What's this 30 cent open charge on my receipt that you didn't tell me about? It's the charge for the water. A cup of water is 30 cents after you buy food for eating in. Never. Ever. Again.

    Grilled chicken taco platter
    Annie P.

    Peruvian chicken, tacos, enchiladas, and so much more that can satisfy one's craving for Spanish food. I feel like I've discovered a gold mine after searching "Taco Tuesdays" on Yelp. Although they did not participate in Taco Tuesdays, they have an extensive menu of pretty much everything else -- all with an inexpensive price, especially for their large portions. I ordered the grilled chicken tacos, which came with a side of rice, beans, and pico de gallo. The tacos were street style which I definitely appreciated! The boyfriend inhaled his enchiladas before I was able to take a picture, so it was tasty for him. We shared the yucca and they were generous on the aji sauce (the white sauce) plus they were crispy... mmm, just the way I like it! The service was friendly and quick during our meal here. Since it's close by, we'll be back soon to try their other dishes!

    Ground beef tacos $1.50 each, secret is to use the green sauce
    Chris F.

    When you first walk into Jacalito it is a little overwhelming. The really old and faded menu has a LOT of different food options and should totally be revamped to make it easier to understand. The sign says Chicken and Tex Mex, and when you walk in it isn't like your typical Pollo a La Brasa spot. In fact just by looking at the counter and not seeing a chicken anywhere I decided that I would not be opting for that option. I decided that cheap tacos might be the item to go with here, so I picked up 3 $1.50 ground beef hard tacos (soft tacos are for softies). I'd say the closest thing to these are Tippy's Tacos...and I don't think this place is going to take me away from there. However, these come with the green Peruvian-style chicken sauce, and when you put it on the tacos it takes them to the next level. Tacos were very watery and sloppy. Not a horrible deal for $5. I really don't think I'll be returning here. The lack of customers at lunch time to me was one of a few signs that this isn't the spot for me. Check out this spot for some cheap tacos, and perhaps something else on the menu will entice you.

    Mohamed F.

    This place was amazing... I'll tell everyone, don't judge a book by its cover. Everything was delicious. We got the seafood soup, tacos and pouposas. Highly recommend. Wonderful Customer service. Will definitely go again.

    Seafood Soup (mariscos)
    Evelyn M.

    First time here and to start the lady at the front was super friendly and welcoming...that's a big one for me. The food came out at a descent time and the food was so good. The fried fish was crispy and flavorful. The soup had a lot of seafood in it and tasted delicious. We will definitely go back!!!

    See all

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Dee M.
    495
    519
    9691

    2 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of John H.
    0
    114
    5

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Troy C.
    2
    114
    87

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Brian S.
    10
    176
    550

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    I grew up in NM and TX. These guys have legit food and they opened early for me when I was in the area for a sports event. Highly recommend.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Annie P.
    2017
    1326
    1434

    12 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Good food good portion fairly fast service. Not crowded. In a strip mall on Alban road

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 17
    Thanks 0
    Love this 18
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Alex F.
    237
    44
    10

    13 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Greg L.
    122
    1027
    1731

    13 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Troy M.
    21
    180
    67

    13 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    15 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Huy N.
    3
    119
    10

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Robert E.
    55
    81
    21

    10 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    16 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Stacia G.
    0
    180
    46

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    15 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of M G.
    2
    44
    161

    12 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 4

    Ask the Community - Jacalito Grill

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Mexican 37,573 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Mike's American

    Mike's American

    (3.2k reviews)

    $$

    My s/o and I are big fans of Mike's American for their consistency in their food and service. We…read moreprobably come here at least once a month. The actual restaurant feels massive but decorated in a rustic way. I want to give a huge shout out to Alicia. She is such a knowledgeable, approachable, and receptive server. She was on top of refilling drinks, making sure we weren't left alone for too long when we were waiting for our food to come, and just had an overall amazing energy. While we really enjoy all of the servers we've had at Mikes, Alicia takes the cake. If there's any way to provide her with recognition, I would highly vouch for it. She could sell me anything on that menu with that kind of personality! Thank you, Alicia! I'm going to make sure we try to get seated at your table again.

    I visited Mike's American after coming across it on Resy and was able to get a same-day reservation…read morefor two on Easter Sunday. As expected, it was busy, but the restaurant does have a fairly large parking lot which made arrival easier. The setup was interesting. After checking in downstairs, I was given a ticket and directed upstairs for seating. I took the elevator, which offered a clear view of the kitchen below as it ascended... definitely a unique touch. Upstairs, another host staff guided us to our table. The space had a lively feel, roaring with chatter from customers, and I could see parts of the kitchen where food was being prepared over an open flame, which added to the overall atmosphere. For the food, we started with the calamari. It was cooked well and had a nice texture, especially paired with the crispy onion shoestrings, which added a good crunch and flavor. It was served over a lobster sauce, although the lobster flavor wasn't very noticeable. The main issue was the salt level... it was quite heavy! I did enjoy it overall, but I would only recommend it to someone who doesn't have to watch their sodium intake. For entrées, I ordered the steak cooked medium with broccolini. The dish automatically comes with mashed potatoes, and while I was able to substitute the salad for broccolini, there didn't seem to be flexibility with the potatoes. After tasting the mashed potatoes, I wish I was offered to substitute it as it tasted like the brown box we grew up on where you just added water. When the food came out, the steak was closer to medium-well or well done rather than medium, and both the mashed potatoes and broccolini were a bit cold. I chose not to send it back since we waited but it did affect the overall experience. My guest ordered the ribs with fries and coleslaw. The ribs were well-prepared--tender with a clean pull off the bone--and were probably the highlight of the meal. The fries were also very good and came out hot. The coleslaw wasn't as well received, described as having too many of the tougher parts of the cabbage. Overall, the experience had some positives, especially in terms of atmosphere and certain menu items like the ribs and fries. While I did enjoy parts of the meal, it's not somewhere I would personally return to, but it may be worth trying once to form your own opinion.

    Jacalito Grill - mexican - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...