Their cheesy potato casserole is the best but their meats are sometimes okay sometime not A plate will cost you $20 for so so bbq It's just a quick place to get a bite Their Texas sheet cake is worth it read more

Cake and nostalgia are all that remains good about jakes. 3 times now my chicken is half nasty bits and potatoes are very bland and sticky. Broccoli salad is still tasty. read more

I haven't been here in years but I have always liked this place. It's rustic but bright. A very casual & happy looking atmosphere. It's kind of a cafeteria style service with the servers building your plate from the ingredients you choose. I love that! The servers are polite and fast. You can have your meal with meat or vegetarian options. I also am happy to say there are many gluten free options as well. I chose their salad-lite option. I had the shredded beef salad. The greens were fresh & crunchy. The 2 broccoli salads I had added were very tasty. The shredded beef had a good flavor. I like that you can get in & out quickly if it's not a peak dining hour. Looking forward to my next trip to Jakes to try the Chicken. read more

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Why don't I come here more often?! The food was delicious (burritos and taco salads!). The staff was patient while my daughter decided what she wanted! The booths were clean and loved sitting out on the patio! read more

Tried to order a catered delivery for 19 people. She wanted me to get it delivered by 3pm so I can serve my guests cold food or I needed to spend over $500 and I think my puny bill was only going to be about $400. She didn't ask for manager approval like the flyer says. Tried to give my business local but won't be going there again or recommending them. Disappointed. Yes, there was plenty of time for this order. Today is Tuesday. Ordering for Saturday. read more

Food, decent. Service, TERRIBLE. Mostly ran by teenagers or newly young adults. For first goers, first walk-in, seems like a sit-down restaurant to be seated at, you're wrong, menu's are on your right-side of the wall, no greeting. Once done deciding, you go further towards a long-run counter, where you communicate to the other side to the staff, of what you would like to order. Like your typical subway or chipotle you know. Before my order was received (try-tip sandwich) worker stood there, staring at me for a while and asked "Aren't you gonna grab a tray?". Yes you read it right. Which was on his side of the counter mind you. My response "Oh sorry, thank you" grabbing it nervously. Continued talking to there other co-worker, then he asked "Uh, can I help you". NO GUIDE or direction whatsoever, idk to get sides or drinks? Which are options there now that I found out. Plus, you would think that YOU would be receiving a tray from a worker. Finally making my way to the register *feeling like a teenager at a cafeteria* set of female workers in the back corner distracted by something more "important", took one of them to notice me by the register after a couple of mins on there device, and asked from that distance "Are you done ordering?" Responding, "Yes, can I get a fountain drink also?". Then her response "I guess not" VERBATIM. Unbelievable experience, very rude and smirky attitudes. Sat down eventually, Feeling like I was getting rushed out too, by asking if i was done twice. Lost my appetite then. Very poor communication. Maybe recommend ordering from pickup ‍ read more

Jake's is an incredible local institution. I've been lunching here since my high school days, as my family had a business down the street. Their menu is rock-solid with an excellent choice of meats. Their pit beef is legendary around these parts and highly recommended for first timers. But their tri-tip is great as well. Their sheer amount of side options is what will bring you back in an effort to try them all. I generally avoid the fried potato offerings because of how heavy the meal already is (the portions are large here), but the cowboy potatoes are popular. I tend to favor the potato and macaroni salad choices. I haven't had the broccoli salad in a long time but remember it being crisp and fresh. And definitely go for the jalapeño corn bread - my sister's favorite. It soaks up the pit beef juices so well. And if you're gonna get dessert, the sheet cake is epic. I've seen this cake ordered for weddings and parties I've attended. But given the portion sizes, I rarely have room for it. The service is warm/friendly with staff always ready to give recommendations. Food here is served cafeteria style with trays and lots of pointing which is a great throwback. It can get crowded here during lunchtime, so their outdoor seating is a good option except in the sweltering summer. But the vibe here is casual with tons of local posters and pictures. Overall, this gem in the Westchester neighborhood is definitely worthy of a visit to experience that curious culinary style known as Tex-Mex in a relaxed setting. read more

Jake's - Come hungry. And steal your friend's dessert when they're away from the table - Tex-Mex Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Absolutely LOVE Jake's. The meat is marvelous. The deserts are delicious. The staff is sweet. I love the vibe. The portions are generous enough to have plenty of leftovers to take home. The only thing I wish was that there was a second location. I know I would eat there was more often if there was a location that was closer to me. read more

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You can never go wrong with this place! If you're wanting great food and great service Jake's will never let you down.

Food is always fresh and good Love the 1/2 sandwich and salad. Just the right size Cake is fantastic read more

Fast and filling! The service was great! The portions were heaping, I couldn't finish my nachos I mean salad, especially since I had to save room for their amazing cake! read more

Jake's - Taco Salad with No Meat almost like nachos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Jake's! This is a quick lunch spot when you work downtown. The ingredients look and taste fresh. Whether you're wanting some nachos, tacos, or salad - Jake has what you want (need). Either I was extremely hungry or the food just looked that good, but I forgot to take pictures - because that's how fast I ate up my taco salad. If there's anything everyone will always talk about when they reference Jake's - it's the sheet cake. Do yourself a favor and #treatyoself. read more

Jake's - a man behind the counter - Tex-Mex Near Me - Bakersfield, California

You can eat here if you love great food and have an awesome time. The staff was very cool and the ingredients were fresh. We love Jake's!

I've tried to like Jake's but it's just not good... Their Lemon Cake is delicious but that's it.

So I had the chicken sandwich I mean it was ok... I've had better but whatever I was hungry lol. My first time here and the service was pretty good just not my meal. Honestly I'm not a really hard critic but I won't be back it's just not for me read more

Jake's - Chicken sandwich - Tex-Mex Near Me - Bakersfield, California

What can I say road construction lead me to this spot. I knew of this restaurant but I've never been, until now. Salad lite was my menu choice with shredded beef. At first I was a little thrown off with the line. After a little hep from the girl from the counter I was off with my salad to go. I will defiantly be adding this into my lunch options inth read more

An awesome place to eat! The food was amazing! We had the nachos, taco salad, garlic chicken sandwich, and the phenomenal chocolate cake!! You cannot skip the dessert!! All of it was delicious! Their patio has comfortable backyard feels! Beautiful surroundings. The service was friendly, cheerful and generous! Portions were large!! I highly recommend Jake's!! read more

Great food, been coming here for over 10 years and the quality hasn't changed. A staple of Bakersfield quick and good food for lunch read more

Jake's - Nachos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Food was delicious. Big enough to share. Service was pretty good. I loved the outside seating area. Very nice and relaxing. read more

Jake's - Salad Lite with Chicken - Tex-Mex Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I love the taco salads they are big & yummy! The sandwiches look a little smaller than I remember, but just as yummy! The reason for the 4 stars is the price! 2 taco salads, one sandwich and 3 medium drinks was over $60.00 without the tip but when you look at the prices online they are less????? What's going on here????? Sorry that's just crazy prices! They are very busy and parking is still difficult and so is finding a seat if you are dining in especially during lunchtime! read more

Top Tex-Mex in California. I have been coming since they opened and am never disappointed. I always get a Taco salad but have tried everything on the menu and really can't go wrong. When I order to-go, I got the taco salad deconstructed so I can assemble at home. Definitely worth once/twice a month or whenever you're downtown at lunch time. read more

I debated to give it one star or two, but I guess if you try someplace and you don't want to go back, "not good" is the best I can rate it. After reading a lot of reviews my friend and I decided to try it. We've been looking for a good place for Nachos. There were lots of pictures posted with melted cheese smothering the tops of the chips. They all looked delicious. We were told they were out of guacamole, and it was only 5:30 on a Saturday night, poor planning on their part. They asked if I wanted my cheese melted, yes please we replied yes please (who doesn't?). They got out the big plastic containers and started loading it up with a large handful of cold chips that looked and tasted like they came from a bag. I asked for beans (instead of meat) expecting pinto beans, from a nice batch of pot beans. The beans were not good nor pintos, and they were floating soaked in a dark red sauce, they tasted canned and not homemade even though the website says they are homemade. The sauce they were floating in made all the bottom chips soggy. The picture on the website shows the sour cream applied from a bottle and evenly spread over the surface. It looked like the perfect amount. I got a large scoop (think ice cream) on the corner of my to go container. Who wants a fist of very cold sour cream in the corner of your nachos? But speaking of cold, everything was. My beans were barely warm and the cold ingredients on top of and under them were room temp or cold, they didn't stay warm long. The cheese that was melted was not. They put the plastic box in a contraption that looked like a broiler, there was a circle of barely warmed cheese in the middle, it wasn't wasn't melted, it still looked like grated cheese, the rest of the cheese was cold. They asked if I wanted jalapenos and I said yes. But I didn't get the jalapenos My friend didn't have anything good to say about his nachos either. Other than a comment on his shredded meat. He stated that it had a generic taste with a smokey flavor that did not lend itself to the taste of nachos. As I mentioned we got the meals to go, so you may think it was warm when we left but not when we got home. Except I live 1.1 mile from there and it's a 3 minute trip. It was so disappointing and a waste of money, I threw 3/4 of mine away (I've never done that before, I'm not that kind of picky eater) and my friend didn't finish his, and it's the first time ever I've seen him not come close to finishing his meal in the 7 years or so we've been going out to dinner monthly. read more

This place has always been consistent in quality and I'm happy to confirm that their process has been adapted to handle the Covid era just fine. We ordered food over the phone and paid with a credit card. This probably sounds like a security risk but if you're confident in your credit card fraud protection and the staff, you'll be fine. Our favorites include the chicken which is always seasoned just right and juicy. The potatoes (both varieties) are also sure to leave you full. The chocolate cake may seem ordinary but it's really the perfect sweet treat. It's light and not overly sweet. If you save some for the morning, it goes very well with coffee. read more

I would have NEVER have thought I'd rate Jake's with only 3 - ever! I visited on a Saturday for an early morning. The food was a tad on the bland side and smaller portions however the customer service was horrible. We needed extra butter with the cornbread and was told ..." I gave you 2". The blonde cashier should not be dealing with guests esp with being cranky. It will be a while before returning. read more

Food is always good here, but I was in around noon 11/1 and the two ladies at the beginning were rude. I felt I was inconveniencing them for coming in to place an order. Not sure for what I spent that I would come back again. read more

Not a pretentious place, but you tell by the crowded parking lot it has a following. Kind of different in that you order off the menu in a cafeteria style line. My nachos had deep put that was plenty tasty and a great trip tip chili. Lots and lots of toppings. It was really enough for a meal for two. I saw a salad that was a good size and looked really good as well. I kept hearing raves about the cake and how people come in just for the cake. It was super moist and tasty. I don't if I'd come in just for that though. The menu is a little one dimensional and limited. I liked it though. I'll definitely be back. read more

Jake's - Tex-Mex Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I used to eat here 2-3 times per week 34 years ago. We no longer live in area. Stopped at Jake's today. Taco salad with Fritos, instead of tortilla chips. Every bit as delicious as I remember. Larger portion than before. If I lived in the area I would never step foot in a Chipotle again. read more

Ordered from Jake's Tex-Mex today 9-25-21 at 3pm for pick up at 4pm. I have not encountered a more RUDE GIRL whom took my order than this one. A COMPLETE LACK of information to me, the customer, as to what was needed. First she tells me that she needs a phone number, which I gave. Next she asks for a name. I told her there were three separate orders and she said she wanted only one name. So I gave her mine. Then after I ordered the cakes, she asks me for a name. I told her I gave her my name. She RUDELY, AND WITH AN ATTITUDE, tells me they label the orders. Why can't they let the customer know they need a name for pick up and then a name for each individual order? Only because my family wanted Jakes did I continue with this order. I will be contacting the manager/owner regarding the attitude of this girl!!! I DO NOT recommend this restaurant EVER!!! read more

Ordered nachos to go and it was mostly stale chips and hardly any toppings. Very disappointing.

We were visiting family this weekend. Decided to try this place that was close to our hotel. We haven't had tex-mex for a while. So we decided to try it. It's kind of Chipotle style service. My wife got tri tip sandwich. My son got pulled pork sandwich and I got tri tip wet burrito. My wife liked her sandwich 4 stars. My son loved his sandwich 5 stars. I liked my burrito r stats. Service was good. We will be back. I wanna try the chilli. Give it a try. read more

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I really think it could be better since they have a lot of costumers that are regulars in this establishment. My girlfriend and I went here before adopting our adorable puppy. This place is a recommendation from a friend of her that used to lived in Bakersfield. So why not check this place out! We are craving for a hearty meal since it was long drive and we were exhausted. We went in and the place smells like beefy heaven and I was spilling my saliva quiet literally. It is a cafeteria style of serving which you go in a line with you tray. My girlfriend and I ordered their famous tri tip plate. It looks really good!!! The tri tip might be looking delicious, but it was dry and kinda tough to chew on. The flavor of the meat is great though despite having a hard time eating it. Their sides are awesome nevertheless. I ordered their brocolli salad for our side and that might turn me into a vegetarian kinda. We ordered their chocolate cake towards the end cause it is a recommendation from our server. The chocolate cake is quiet good :) I would really suggest adding different kind of sauce in their hot sauce stand. I would bump my stars to 4.5 stars if they did. Overall, it was ok.. just need a little improvement. read more

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This has been one of my favorite places to have lunch with one of my friends. Let me clarify lunch a and chocolate cake! I typically order the taco salad with tri tip and of course the chocolate cake. There is a lot of seating and a back room for larger parties. When you walk in you are greeted by a large menu on the wall. Pick your dish, toppings, pay and you're free to dig in. read more

Jake's - Taco salad with tri tip - Tex-Mex Near Me - Bakersfield, California

The family loves this spot. We really like to go here before events at the mechanics bank arena. The food here is way more affordable and 100x more delicious. Don't miss out on the cake. By far the best part. You're welcome! read more

I can't believe I've never eaten here. Moved from Texas & thought I'd never eat delicious tri tip again. this place has amazing food. I got the "Oak" Tri Tip Sandwhich than my fiance got The Works Burrito. Delicious flavourful filling meals, oh my God so freaking good. We were full about half way through but we kept stuffing our faces because it was so good. Delightful service from workers, place was clean and inviting. I will definitely be a regular customer and I recommend this place to anyone looking for amazing Tex Mex or just "yummy food." You get the bang for your buck and you'll leave feeling stuffed. read more

THE best pulled beef sandwiches. And the cake. And the country potatoes. And everything. I drive down from the Bay Area to eat at Jake's Tex Mex when I visit my folks. read more

I went to go get lunch and I was extremely excited to get the works burrito. I was starving so I couldn't wait. I got just rice in my burrito and shredded beef. When I got to work and opened, my bag, burrito was half the size of the container (it used to cover 85% of the container)and tasted absolutely horrible The beef was old, dry the rice had absolutely no flavor. I was extremely disappointed. read more

This place is expensive for two people , imagine party of four , 2 drinks 2 Sarah specials an 1 lemon cake $35!! It was good but for $35 wow . Employees were nice , we got there 245 an we wanted to sit eat an catch up , after being there 90mins the place was quite an no one was there it was clear out . They kept it clean even came to our table asking to remove our plates . read more

I have always loved this place. Haven't been in 6 years and today it was just okay. I got it put of my system. It was actually pretty bland sadly. The beans and tri tip just zero flavor. I will always love their chocolate cake though. The pasta was eh taco salad was alright could of used some more flavor. My husband's bread was dry for his sandwich he just ate the meat inside. You would think it would be fresh coming just 2 hours after opening. Oh well cake will just be our go too from now on here. read more

wow stuck up much Alex P.? no need to bash the people who like a restaurant just because you don't. I have (as have most people in Bakersfield because Bakersfield sucks so we take a lot of trips out) eaten in many different cities across the country. This would be decent anywhere and I could see it as a chain at least in the south(not texas). I have not eaten in the restaurant but have had the catering many times and I have to say that the pit beef and the tri tip are pretty tasty, not the best I've had but no where near the worst or bad at all. I like the tri tip, pit beef ,and potato casserole(yum). read more

Jake's - Works borrito w/pit beef, mmm - Tex-Mex Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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I ate there last week with a group of friends. I ordered my usual, Chicken Salad Lite, with the intention to eat half there and take the other half home for the next day. I accidentally ate the whole thing. It was so good. The lady in front of me had a taco salad on her plate. It looked so good, but I skipped it because I knew I was going to a taco salad gathering the next night. I'll definitely be ordering that next trip. On a friends suggestion I tried the 08ers cookies for dessert. Outstanding. It will be hard to choose in the future between those cookies and the chocolate cake. Consistently good eating and service. read more