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    Jalisco Cafe

    4.6 (29 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
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    Pete B.

    Quirky little spot in the Segundo Barrio. Senator Shapleigh Special had huevos a la mexicana, beans, chile colorado, avocado and tortilla. Portion was small. Chile had tender meat and good flavor, but only had a couple pieces of meat and potatoes. Eggs had too much onion for my taste, Beans were a bit runny. Flour tortilla was freshly made and delicious. Avocado wasn't ripe. Overall the place was decent, but I felt the breakfast plate was a tad bit overpriced. They need to update their menus.

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    Marzza C.

    Wow! This place is located in the heart of the Segundo Barrio! Excellent authentic home made Mexican food, just like my Nana use to make! We came on Sunday and it was packed, mainly with to-go orders of Menudo! Overall, amazing food and the waitress was super friendly with fast service!!! All of our food was freshly prepared!!! We ordered pancakes, Huevos con Chorizo, Enchiladas Montadas, and Menudo! Reasonably priced-make sure and take cash!!!! We will be back...

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    Ceci M.

    Jalisco Cafe has the best menudo and barbacoa in town. I love how nice the staff is and the food is always great.

    David L.

    Ain't all that. Is this what they call TexMex food? I was not impressed one bit Padma Lakshmi shouldn't give advice in food she knows nothing about

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    Dan A.

    My wife and I came here because of the history of this restaurant and it's ties to the city. Additionally, Padma from Taste the Nation, came and visited El Paso, and she also went to Jalisco Cafe. Very friendly people, affordable and plentiful, tasty as well. I'd go back the next time we visit!

    Blanca D.

    Delicious food!! Definitely a hole in the wall restaurant, delicious food...homemade and authentic. The place itself is old and rundown. But don't let that scare you. They also only take cash but there's an ATM inside.

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    John J.

    First we do not speak anything but English but wanted to try a small local Mexican restaurant for breakfast. This place has about ten booths. They speak very little English. My wife ordered Eggs and chorizo breakfast and I ordered a egg and chorizo sandwich. To day it was good would be an understatement. Service was friendly and all the guest says hi as they walking in.

    Gerald M.

    Jalisco Café is that small, family-owned restaurant that so many Yelpers love to find. I had the ham & cheese torts and a chorizo burrito. Both were excellent. The brothers that waited on me were great and conversation and overall it was a wonderful experience. Menudo is what they are known for but they only serve it on weekends. Will update this review after eating their menudo.

    Always to go Menudo. Always empty plates. Thanks for this proven method of the to go menudo.

    Not a bad I left for the Navy in 1984 and my family on the Bowie side loved Jalisco y did as well. My spouse lived there a couple of blocks away. And my suegra would send me to Menudo by the ladle at Jalisco. Just amazing. The people are always helpful. Specially Navy Veteran Hector is a great person and the Menudo is nothing less than SUPERB!!! THANKS VERY VERY MUCH. Definetly an El Chuco staple. Very respectfully, H. Melchor Disabled Navy Veterano. Hooyah The Journey Continues. The pic shows my family loves this Menudo always empty plates. Support local. ATM!!!

    Socially distancing in line for fantastic menudo!

    What an awesome find on our road trip back to Texas! Fantastic Menudo! In fact there were lines out the door! The place is quaint, very clean and masks and social distancing is followed! The refried beans don't get any bette! Thank you Jalisco cafe!

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    Kenneth M.

    Jalisco cafe puts the 'ole' in hole in the wall. Their website says they've been serving meals for 50 years but I'm sure the building is at least 150 years old and no doubt Pancho Villa and General Pershing shared a bowl of soup here. Jalisco is located on the eastern edge of downtown in an ancient neighborhood where Mexican food eateries are found every 50 feet. And any serious Mexican food diner had better mark the spot on their GPS. My first visit to Jalisco was in 1975 when Cathedral HS coach Manny Aguilar took me there for a lunch of Caldo de Res. In the 44 years since then every bowl of caldo I have eaten anywhere has been measured against the standard set by Jalisco. But until now I had never been there for breakfast. Looking for a difference, yelp reviews brought us here. Parking is a shot in the dark and we came close to giving up but I'm so glad we found a spot. As other reviewers have said, do not let the exterior if the building scare you off. You will really miss a treat if you do. Upon entering we were immediately greeted like long lost family. I can't remember a friendlier restaurant staff. The seating area is a bit small and the booths are somewhat tight to sit in. If you have a redneck belly like me you might need a lot of napkins. Reviewers had raved about the menudo and chorizo so we opted for both. The chorizo and egg burrito was made on a freshly made flour tortilla and was every bit as good as we heard. But I came for menudo. How do you say "increíble" in English: INCREDIBLE. Jalisco makes their menudo differently from most other places which is really nice for variety. I am going on record that the best menudos in Texas are Jalisco's, Jaime's Hut, and the Good Luck Cafe. They are 1-2-3, but I will not tell you which order I rate them. You'll have to do that yourself. Suffice it to say that all the other great menudos (L&j, La Malinche,Lunch Box, Mundos, Lucy's, Martha's) in El Paso are battling for 4th place. Live music was an added extra and lollipops at checkout made my day. Go early and go often but when you see me coming get out of my way or you might get trampled.

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    I tried the menudo here and it was delicious. The service was great and friendly. I'm looking forward to going back.

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    A right of passage for any El Pasoan or visitor. Menudo is beyond good and try the red chile chilaquiles (not to be missed).

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    So far best menudo that I've had. Good services and prices are not bad. It truly is a hole in the wall.

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    3.7
    (587 reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    I've been a loyal customer of this establishment since 2008. While the food was never the primary…read morereason I returned, the excellent margaritas and outstanding service kept me coming back for nearly two decades. Unfortunately, that loyalty came to an end after a recent experience that was both disappointing and unacceptable. My family and I chose this restaurant to celebrate a birthday. Every guest paid separately, and there were no issues during the evening itself. However, as the event concluded, multiple attendees, including family members and in-laws, overheard servers making derogatory comments about our party. Among the remarks were that we were "ungrateful," "cheap," and "broke," along with other inappropriate comments that no customer should ever have to hear. I brought the matter to the attention of ownership, hoping for a meaningful resolution. While I was told the employees had been reprimanded, the proposed remedy was a $25 gift card. After nearly 18 years of patronage, the response felt dismissive and only added insult to injury. What disappoints me most is not simply the behavior of the staff, but the lack of accountability and concern shown afterward. This was a place I once considered a reliable and welcoming destination for family gatherings and celebrations. Sadly, that trust has been lost. As a result, I will no longer be returning or recommending this establishment to friends, family, or colleagues. Respect for customers should be a fundamental part of any hospitality business, and in this case, that standard was not met.

    One of the best ambiences I have experienced at a Mexican restaurant. The service was very friendly…read moreand fast. I would rate both the ambience and service highly. The food arrived within about 10 minutes for our group of six, which was impressive. The complimentary fried tortillas were very good, and the salsa was enjoyable as well. I ordered al pastor tacos. The flavor was good, but the meat was very dry. I liked the portion size, especially the amount of meat, but it would have been excellent if it were not so dry.

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    4.7
    (73 reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    Our go-to taco spot in EP. We live in cruces and tbh we haven't really had any respectable Mexican…read morefood there save for 1 spot. They're better down here, but El toro bronco has been the best we've had. Food comes out quick, very reasonably priced. Tacos come with onion, cilantro, lime and radish. Everything comes w free chips & salsa and beans. Would definitely recommend paying this place a visit!!

    I ordered the 5 person combo chicken and steak. To go. It…read morecomes with 5 prebuttered baked potatoes- average sized, a large serving of Charro beans, one small queso fundido with Chorizo, ( they charged me for the chorizo and the queso did not have it). About 8 large chile toreados, grilled onions.and plenty of corn tortillas. The charro beans were mostly bean soup. I actually poured some of the bean soup into a bowl so we could serve ourselves to avoid some spilling. The baked potatoes were generously bathed in butter. They did not provide any other toppings for the potatoes. Personally I think some sour cream, or Mexican crema de la Mesa, some chives, some other toppings would have been nice. The queso fundido was good but also a disappointment. It was missing the chorizo that I had paid extra for. The meat was very good. Well done but not dry or hard to chew. I was pleased to see that the chicken was not cooked into dryness. We did come across a couple of meat grisel or what in Spanish is called "nervio". This place has a small sign that states that if you pay with a credit card a 3% service charge will be added to your bill. I am pretty good with math and I pointed out to the cashier that they actually charge 4%. He did make a correction on my bill. Be ware of your bill. Otherwise they do give you plenty of food. It reminds me of a Mexican parrillada/ grilled cook out. The food here was very good, good tasting, and in spite of the small glitches worth it. We will be returning again.

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    El Cometa

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    3.8
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    6.7 mi
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    I discovered El Cometa in 2019 through a friend, and it quickly became one of my favorite places to…read moreeat whenever I am in El Paso. Looking back, El Cometa is what started my taco obsession. Their tacos al pastor con queso are so good. The marinated pork is perfectly seasoned, a little greasy in the best way, and topped with melted cheese. One thing I love is their salsa bar. I always grab the red salsa, green salsa, and guacamole. I pile all three on my tacos, and every bite is amazing. Their tacos remind me of my favorite tacos at the resort my family visited every summer in Cancún. Even though it has been years since I have been there, El Cometa brings those memories back with every bite. The staff is incredible. Last summer, the hostess recognized me right away and seated me immediately. She even remembered my order. I order the exact same thing every visit: tacos and two cans of Sprite. The fact that she has been there since I first started coming in 2019 makes every visit feel like coming home. From 2019 until I moved away in 2022, I went there almost every week. To eat here, everyone lines up at the cashier to place an order, but somehow I always felt like royalty. The staff knew me, and every visit felt welcoming. El Cometa never disappoints. The food is outstanding, the service is excellent, and every visit reminds me why I fell in love with tacos in the first place.

    Quick pit stop in El Paso for Mexican food. Very casual ambiance you order first and they bring the…read morefood to your table. While you wait you can go to the salsa bar which has a good variety. I'm always a sucker for green sauce and both green sauce were my favorites one mild one a little spicy. Service was quick. Food was decent. First and second menu items were our choices. The tacos al pastor were great, decent amount of meat on the tacos and flavorful. Flautas are more like taquitos very crunchy on the outside and the meat was tender. Price is affordable.

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    Taconeta

    Taconeta

    4.4
    (436 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Eat tacos. Sip tequila. Repeat…read more Probably one of the best taco restaurants I've been to in El Paso! I could say so much for you to believe me, and it honestly starts with the speedy (and kind) service, flavorful profiles and the pricing! My first visit I just simply couldn't believe it. Each visit, I try something new and I must say that I'm hooked on the Jamaica Margarita (with the tajin rim), and the pork shoulder taco, as well as the chicken taco! The Baja shrimp taco is also in my top 3! The staff is kind, energetic and will remember you; not just from personal experience but from my observations as well. Service is fast, food is hot and it's a great place to be! There is no wi-fi, but it is a FUN and engaging place for sure! I'd recommend a bar seat if you're lucky Warning: You may leave planning your next visit before you've even paid the bill.

    I've always enjoyed coming to Taconeta because the food is great, and the service is usually…read moreexcellent. Unfortunately, my most recent visit was very disappointing. One of the servers, Jonah, threw away my "half-eaten" food without asking if I was finished. I didn't realize that was his decision to make, and when I brought it up, he rolled his eyes and responded with a horrible attitude. On a positive note, Sara behind the bar was fantastic, and Alexis was incredibly kind. They both provided the level of service I've come to expect from Taconeta. I hope management addresses this, because one negative interaction shouldn't overshadow the great staff and food that usually keep me coming back.

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