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    Jake's

    3.8 (397 reviews)
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    JAKE'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    John H.

    I've lived in Bakersfield for a long time and had never tried Jake's Tex-Mex on Oak Street. Why? I have no idea. We stopped in for lunch and it was pretty darn good. The parking lot is pretty tight, especially for a pick up. We entered, the menu is hanging on the wall right before the order counter. You pick out what you want and the server serves it up fresh. We chose the shredded beef plate. We got to pick two sides and chose coleslaw and Jake's rice. The service is quick and friendly. There's more than enough food for two. The atmosphere is nice. One of the few restaurants that has the volume level of music just right. There's a lot to choose from on their menu. Don't be like me, if you live in Bakersfield, you have to try Jake's Tex-Mex.

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    Jaz M.

    BEST DEEP PIT in Bakersfield. A must if your a deep pit fan. After getting this place reccoemnded by a good friend, my wife and I popped in for dinner and we LOVED IT. Came by around 5pm for dinner and we got to order right away. The service is cafeteria style where you order what you want and move through the line and pay at the end. I went with the deep pitch sandwich and that THINF WAS AMAZING. Quality, Taste, Price all a 10/10. I couldn't get over how GOOD this sandwich was. My wife got a few sides and loved them all. Her favorite was the macaroni salad and chili beans that had tri tip in it. Overall, we will defenitly be back again. For the price this place really is serving some amazing food at such great quality. Make sure to check them out next time you are wanting to try some thing new. Thanks Jake's for the great dinner, till next time!

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    Megan K.

    Love that this place is set up cafeteria style so it doesn't take long to get your food but can't believe how expensive it is for cafeteria style food. We were headed to a hockey game and didn't have a lot of time. I got the tri-tip salad light and my husband got a chicken sandwich and of course, a piece of cake. The chicken sandwich was dry and needed a lot of BBQ sauce and salsa for flavor. There is no table servers so the only interaction you have with staff is them putting your meal together when you first come in. I guess they seem friendly enough. I feel like every time we come the plates are getting smaller. Not saying we'll never be back as it seems like eventually, we always do. I'm just saying it's definitely not on our frequent or even common places to eat.

    Good Chocolate Cake
    Edith P.

    I used to LOVE this place. I had it again after a few years and it's not as good as I remember. Food was very bland with not much flavor. I would not return or recommend. The only reason why I have it 2 stars was because of the cake. Service was bad. For me a simple hello " welcome goes a long way ! Workers looked at me up and down and did not crack a smile . Place does not feel welcoming ! Like I said I would not return even if food was free .... Do better Jake's

    Brian S.

    Great dinner. Wife ordered the light salad and I ordered the tri tip burrito... both super delicious. Never a bad meal at Jake's Service was friendly and fast. Ambiance was nice, quite, and clean

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    Joe G.

    Had pasted this place on several occasions and being new in Bakersfield I am still trying new spots so decided to stop by and give this place a try. Food was really good and filling. Serving size was way more than I could eat. Chili was delicious and hearty. Service was really good and staff friendly. Place had a nice vibe with great decor. Will definitely come back

    Sarah B.

    This place is was an interesting find -- "cafeteria"-esque Tex-Mex food served by a gang of teenagers. The decor is very Texas which is on brand for the food style, and if you find the golden armadillo you get a free dessert which I think is pretty cute. The food was alright. The tri-tip was tender but the rest of the sandwich was pretty mediocre. I'm not sure if I understood the combination of toppings but whatever. The macaroni salad was decent -- not too mayonnaise-y which is always a risk with getting mayo. I liked that they ordered a 1/2 sandwich 1/2 side deal which is what I got.

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    Angie B.

    Been a customer and fan of Jake's for years! Hands down my favorite place to get a salad in Bakersfield! Don't let the name fool you, the salad lite is packed with flavor. My go to add in's are chicken, Parmesan broccoli, pasta salad, ALL the toppings (a must) and blue cheese. All the ingredients are so fresh and the broccoli and pasta added in elevate the salad! I always have leftovers which I love. Also, always have to get the chocolate cake and this time picked up the chocolate chip cookie sandwich and they were made with chocolate cake frosting in between! Absolutely delicious. If you are a salad lover, this is the place to go!

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    Food is absolutely wonderful and has a good variety. Cost is getting to be a bit prohibitive.

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    Food quality, customer service are my beef about this restaurant in recent years.It was outstanding 30 plus years ago as the Beef & Beanery.

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    Always great service and excellent food. A welcoming environment that makes for a good experience. Don't forget to try their famous cake!

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