Had dinner with my parents here and can say it's Mexican mom approved! The only con was it was pretty cold in the restaurant so bring a jacket. The carne asada was juicy and tender and seasoned perfectly. The homemade salsa was also delicious 10/10 recommend! read more

Jalisco Mexican Restaurant - Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Gurnee, Illinois

So We brought a large group here 15+ and they handled us well. They charged me 8 dollars to put melted cheese on my ACP which they prompted the option as free. my group feels they all overpaid for what they got so if your trying to be money conscious, your better to go else wear. if you want decent mexican food and have money to spend, you would be happy leaving here. some employees lack english so having a spanish speaker could help you out. read more

Met up at this location for a business meeting. The service was great, and the ambiance was very comfortable. They start you off with chips and salsa, which was a nice touch. I ordered the shrimp cocktail, but it wasn't quite what I expected--it was a bit too sweet and didn't come with the fresh avocado, cilantro, and onions I'm used to. That said, I'm willing to give them another try--maybe it was just an off day. If you're looking for a quick bite to eat, it's still worth checking out. read more

Jalisco Mexican Restaurant - Menu cover - Mexican Near Me - Gurnee, Illinois

Its become a go to place every time we want good hispanic food. Its fresh and savory well seasoned. From theyre staff whos always so welcoming and nice to their service and ambiance. Its a great place, and we always go. They're a Horchata is really good, definitely recommend it and theyre costillas. We get extra avocado and tortillas all the time. Theyre quesobirrias are also really good. Se ha convertido en un lugar al que vamos a comer cada vez que queremos buena comida o estamos antojados de algo rico. Es fresco y sabroso, bien sazonado. Hasta el personal de ellos, siempre es tan acogedor y amable con su servicio. Es un gran lugar, y siempre vamos. La Horchata es buena, definitivamente la recomiendo y el plato de costillas con camaron que viene con frijoles arroz ensalada y cebolla asada . siempre pedimos aguacate extra con tortillas. Sus quesobirrias también son muy buenas. Te recomendamos ir si lo estás pensando. read more

Jalisco Mexican Restaurant - Costillas Con Camarones - Mexican Near Me - Gurnee, Illinois

I'm gonna say, maybe this place was just having a bad day because They damn near didn't have anything that I asked for on the menu. I really believe this place is alot better than that. Overall the customer service was good and they at least had tequila. read more

Jalisco Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Gurnee, Illinois

Staff was friendly. Ordering and paying was easy. Food was hot and tasty. The facility was clean and felt cozy, inviting. The steak tacos are by far the star of the show, but.. who doesn't like horchata the best? read more

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Facility is clean, staff is nice and there is a welcoming feeling. Ordering was easy and our server was kind. Food was served fast and it was hot. We ordered horchata as our drinks. Chips and salsa are complimentary. Then our entrees. Everyone was happy with their meals for the most part. I ordered the steak chimichanga with rice and beans and I was not impressed. The amount of napkins it took to remove the oil from the plate is crazy and all I tasted was oil and no flavor of the steak if it was seasoned. All that extra oil really upset my stomach. I do hope this was a one time thing. Everything else was great. Also ordered the steak burrito with rice and beans, steak tacos and a chicken quesadilla. I do love the details in the decor in the restaurant the gives the authentic Mexican vibe which makes me think authentic Mexican food with all of those great blended flavors. The steak tacos are delicious. Don't skip on those. read more

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One of my favorite places!! Staff are exceptionally friendly. The food never disappoints. I especially love the Pozole, which is available daily. Food portions are bigger than other restaurants. read more

Good food Good service Great food appearance Easy location to find Plenty of places to park read more

This is my 2nd time coming here. I ordered the burrito frito mujado with chicken. It was good but I expected it to be a little more crunchier but it overall wasn't that bad. My brother order the flautas dinner and that was pretty good too. The rice seemed a bit overcooked or stale or something cause there were bits that we hard when you chewed on it. Their chips and salsa was good. The salsa wasn't too liquidy. I also order the horchata. So good. Service was pretty quick and the waiter was very attentive. read more

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Bomb. Food good. Service good. Las senoras estan bien amables. Ordene los nachos de carne asada y salieron calientes y muy sabrosos. Recomiendo este lugar! read more

We did carry out of six tacos. Carne asada was nice, chorizo was nice. Neither were amazing but they were good. And the price was reasonable, $22 for six tacos. Parking was super easy. Customer service was outstanding. The restaurant dining room was full and it was very clean. We will definitely go back. read more

Did a takeout order today. Ordered 2 Mexican cokes, a steak taco, chicken tostada and sope plus chips and salsa. This cost about $30. Taco was missing cilantro and onion. Tostada was layered right on top of the other food so it was soggy by the time I got home. Sope looked pathetic. Didn't try it yet. Only charged for 1 Coke so only one received. No real reason to return. The chicken was okay. read more

I decided to take my coworker out for lunch today and have to say it was a good choice. So, let me get into it! The moment you enter Jalisco Restaurant you can feel how welcoming the staff is. It is very laid back and easy going. It will have to say it was very popping! There was a huge party that filled the entire store! That's how one knows it's good I will say! The food was excellent. I got the tortas and I did like it a lot. The chicken was very juicy and very tasty. I could tell the cooks really cared about the dish and even my friend food. The service was pretty good only thing was our waitress forgot to bring our chips out. Overall, I will say this is the spot for tacos in this area! read more

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Felt DISCRIMINATED. Came for a torta and 2 tacos to go. The waitress Maria short lady with short hair never acknowledged she was my waitress. DID NOT SAY A WORD TO ME. Marcos I believe is his name attended to me. Had to get up for my request. For water and sour cream. Again Not one word from her letting me know she is my waitress. Slammed the food down and walked away. I Understand the business and seen it was busy, but not that busy not to acknowledge you are a customer or even if you need anything else. Dining by myself. I felt like she seen me alone that maybe she would not get a big tip. THE WORST EXPERIENCE EVER. Felt discriminated. I still can't get over it. I can say the food was excellent. Marcos the other server did the best he can. When seeing the receipt I erased her name and made the tip go to the other waiter. To think I was recommended to this place read more

Pretty good steak tacos. I thought the rice and beans were bland. Friendly customer service and appreciate the late hours.

If you're looking for authentic Mexican cuisine in Gurnee, Jalisco is a great place to satisfy your cravings. The restaurant has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with colorful décor and traditional Mexican music playing in the background. The service is friendly and attentive, although a little slow at times. But what really sets Jalisco apart is the delicious food. The menu is full of classic Mexican dishes, from tacos and burritos to fajitas and enchiladas. Everything we ordered was fresh and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice. We particularly enjoyed the enchiladas, steak tacos, and ceviche tostadas. Frozen margaritas (I had the mango and it was delicious) and the micheladas were also good! A few cons: Dinner for four was about $100, and while the food was good, not sure I'd pay that much again when I can get similar food and quality from other Mexican restaurants for about $40-$60. Also, both my wife and I experienced stomach discomfort and frequent trips to the restroom that evening and the next day, but our sons didn't not have an issue. Overall, Jalisco is a good choice for anyone looking for authentic Mexican cuisine in a welcoming atmosphere. However, not the most economical choice and I'll chalk the stomach issues to our food choices, and not so much the food at the restaurant. read more

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Not much to say about this place other than great tacos and quick service. Being one of the only "late night" (open later than 9 unlike most places ) spots you can't go wrong. Carne asada tacos were moist and flavorful. I definitely understand why it stays packed during regular dinner hours. And if tacos aren't your mood, they have a pretty expansive menu selection to choose from. read more

I placed an online order and when I picked it up checked the order in my car. They mixed up the meat for the tacos I ordered 3 chicken tacos with one steak. They made all steak tacos no chicken. I went back in and they apologized and fixed the order right away. I got the three chicken tacos I ordered and got to keep the steak ones. They fixed it in a timely manner and multiple people apologized for the mistake. I appreciate their efficiency on getting it fixed fast. read more

Ordered two tostadas - one ground beef and one steak... Did not get the steak tostada... And what bull caca...they put the second tostada on top of the first and the bottom one had less than half the topping on it... Great way to save money and rip off the customer... See the picture attached... Won't be back... If I could leave zero stars I would... read more

Jalisco Mexican Restaurant - When tostadas are made overlapping each other this is what you get on the bottom. - Mexican Near Me - Gurnee, Illinois

We had the skirt steak and shrimp platter and tacos (steak and shrimp) and kids quesadillas. The tacos and quesadillas were good and priced right, loved the shrimp tacos but the platter was bad the steak was so hard and burnt ordered without beans but served w beans. Service was not so good waited so long. The place looks good was full. The worst was the cheese dip after it was served give it 10seconds and it is all thick and not eatable. Will not come back. read more

Is one of the best places that I never been, good service, and great food is a pretty good ambiance for the family

Went here for dinner a few nights ago. Ordered two tacos. Pork one had absolutely no flavor/seasoning at all. Ordered a chorizo one and that one had cinnamon or nutmeg in it and didn't care for that at all. I've eaten here a few times and not a fan of their food. Server was efficient. read more

How can someone enjoy a simple taco when the product is not done correctly? Is a shame to say that as much as the meat cost these days you will be allowed food to be a cook and serve this way !! I did bring it up to my server and explained to him that it was not his fault and that he shouldn't feel sorry do to he was not the one cook the food. I was able to speak to the manager name Juvenal who I did have the privilege to speak to him over the phone and explain to him the food how it was served and how disgusting it tasted. His response back was sorry and I will talk to the people in the kitchen!! Not really the response I was hoping to have but I guess is better you research the restaurant before going and dining in. Overall, I would not come here again & with definitely wouldn't recommend it. read more

Jalisco Mexican Restaurant - Payment for my sprite soda $3.15 - Mexican Near Me - Gurnee, Illinois

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Hungry for a Burrito? This Mexican restaurant will undoubtedly hit the spot! I've been around here a few times, and indeed I've been impressed by their excellent customer service, quality of food, and the experience. Now their burritos can vary in pricing. Firstly there's the Mexican Burrito- resembling Bistec/Pechugas al la Mexicana (A classic Hispanic cuisine that has a tomato sauce, with sautéed onions, jalapeños, and tomatoes) with beans, cheese, and lettuce. Another recommendation is the Tapatio burrito, ribeye, grilled onions, bell peppers, beans, and cheese. The coup de grâce Id for this review their breakfast burrito, any meat of your choosing with potatoes, eggs, beans, cheese, and lettuce! This rating is a culmination of all my experience from this establishment, and overall I'd give them a 9/10- Excellent. However, my recent visit has left me somewhat dissatisfied as I ordered the breakfast burrito only to have missed the potatoes and eggs in my order. Yet, despite the missing ingredients, I enjoyed the order I made while. I consider them great in the other visits I have to this place. Especially in how accommodating they were with some of my visits. read more

Delicious tostada and gordita( think Mexican sandwich) dish! Refried dish was so creamy and rice had good flavor. So much food! read more

Jalisco Mexican Restaurant - Steak tostada and gordita lunch...yum! - Mexican Near Me - Gurnee, Illinois

Jalisco Mexican Restaurant is a fairly good authentic restaurant with decent salsa. I would say that they are just average for authentic Mexican food. I have eaten here twice now. The first time I had Lengua with verde salsa. I typically love Lengua, but this one was just all right. It didn't have the great flavor I have come to love and enjoy when I typically order it at other authentic Mexican restaurants. On my second visit I decided to try something simple and ordered the Flautas, unfortunately these were also just all right. As for the service, on my first visit which was on a Friday evening it was fairly busy and took over 30 minutes to even get water. I had to ask a few times to separate individuals to get a glass of water while waiting to even put in an order. If I hadn't have been there with co workers I would have left. On my second visit again with coworkers it wasn't busy at all with only about 1-2 tables of other people and the service was very good. Overall, if you are hungry and ours not busy you can get average edible authentic Mexican food, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat at this restaurant, especially if it's busy at all. read more

The food was excellent but the best thing was the service Maria treated us as if we were the most important customers in the restaurant our time in the restaurant was very pleasant with Maria's service. read more

I got a steak burrito with cheese, avocado, and sour cream. Very skimpy and was not wrapped well enough. But the flavor was there. Good quality meat. Had only 2 cups of the green salsa, they didn't pack a red one like other places do. I also ordered a small fry on the side. They were pretty good as well not the best quality fries, but sure beats the fast food places. I paid $17.70. I was not given an itemized receipt, but I'm assuming the charge for the way I got the burrito. You tell me whether that was a good deal or not. read more

The worst management. I requested the manager's information to make a complaint, and the information was refused

First time in Jalisco's. Great food, great service. My only complaint was the prices. We ordered three "lunch specials." After tax and tip, the bill was $65! Inflation? I don't care. A lunch "special" in Waukegan, IL shouldn't end up costing over $20 per plate! I could have gotten a similar lunch special in/near downtown Chicago for the same or less. No exaggeration! Dinner menu prices were much more reasonable. read more

I ordered the Diablo shrimp and boy were they amazing!!!!! Very saucey like it should be and a great spice to it! Definitely going to try more from there. read more

We went on a what appeared to be a busy evening. There was about a 15 minute wait. Unfortunately there was not a great waiting area, especially with 2 kids. I found it surprising that we didn't recieve any chips/salsa. I couldn't recall going to a Mexican restaurant where you did not recieve chips and salsa while you waited. The staff did appear courteous and friendly. This restaurant came highly recommended by neighbors in the area. The food was good, not great. Either we caught them on an off day, or this is just an average Mexican restaurant. read more

I have been there before and the food is ok. I really like the chicken soup. Unfortunately, my experience with their customer service today was not good. We left the restaurant. We were there waiting for 20min and they would not even come to take our drink order. We were between two other booths and we decided to leave after the waitress was taking their order even even they had arrived 15min after we did. We went to a different restaurant down the street and just 15min after we left Jalisco, we're already enjoying our food. Tacos El Norte is my place to go now! read more

Good service, good food, large portions, good atmosphere. All the servers are good. Anthony is my go to.

Everything, from service, to food, to atmosphere, made me feel like I was visiting with family and eating a homemade meal!

Went here with my wife and we absolutely loved it! So authentic and delicious! This is real Mexican food. I highly recommend this place to anyone! read more

I order from here at least five times a week, and they NEVER disappoint. The asada tacos and the asada Chilaquiles are always so good. I have diet restrictions as well and they have been very kind and accommodating to my strange requests. PRO TIP: I recommend getting one extra taco than what you think you can eat, trust me there's always room for an extra. read more

Food here is excellent! Service on the other hand isn't great. We had the same female server both times we were here. The first time we were asked 3/4 times if we were ready to order within 10 minutes of us being there. This last time we were there for 45 minutes with one appetizer and one beverage. We never got our dinner order taken, drink refills, or the cups of water we asked for 3 times. Maybe this is the place for take out, we'll try that next time... read more

We have been customers for the past 8 years since we moved over the border to Wisconsin. They have everything! And they do it well. It is one of the few restaurants, especially Mexican that you can get authentic cooking. They have the Caldo's a.k.a. soups, and they are all delicious. The Chile relleno's are the best. Margaritas their epic. And we love the frozen sangria. The tamales dinner with the chili sauce they have over it, literally is the best tamales we ever had. They're full of meat and all pure corn. Not like on the husk where it could be dried MASA and dry meat inside. We just actually tried those for the first time and they were soft tender amd our favorite. The flan for dessert is not the typical flan, but you will be happy it's not because it's like a Mexican flan delicious dense piece of cake, truly guilty, but worth it! THEY STAY OPEN LATE!!!! no restaurants in Wisconsin are open after 8 PM which is b.s. everybody used to be open later. But the time they're open until makes it able to get a nice meal and you can't get that anywhere else. The pozole is my fave. They have nopales a staple of real Mexican households like ours. I'm Italian and live the Mexican married life can't get better than that. The place is huge so there's always room to drink and hang out. So yes, my husband and I appreciate this restaurant and they're great service. Because we've been going there long enough to know the same people are there. read more