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    Jamal's Convenience Store

    4.3 (64 reviews)
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    Closed 8:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Tasty tacos!
    Shannah H.

    (Full disclosure: I wrote about Jamal's for Plano Profile...this is an edited version of what ran in print) Located in East Plano, Jamal's Convenience Store is just that--a small, quick-service market with cold drinks, check cashing and wire transfer services, foodstuffs and Taqueria La Paisanita, a grill-on-demand street taco counter. Street tacos are known for their simplicity: Flavorful meat, onions and cilantro wrapped inside small steamy corn tortillas. Because the corn tortillas are small, usually 3″ to 4″ in diameter, the tortillas are usually doubled and tacos are sold in multiples. Street tacos are truly designed to be eaten on the go. The parking lot at Jamal's is small, truly designed for you to get in, grab what you need and go. For those who don't want to eat on the go, there are two picnic tables inside the building for convenient seating. The staff keeps big squeeze bottles of red (rojo) and green (verde) salsa on the table, along with extra napkins. The menu offers five types of tacos: Fajita, pastor, lengua, barbacoa and pollo. At the counter, simply indicate what type of tacos you want and how many of each particular type. Prepared in front of you at a small grill, each taco comes with two small corn tortillas, warmed and nicely blistered on the grill, plus freshly chopped sweet onions and cilantro, unless you request for them to be left off. A small portion of grilled onions and a lime wedge are provided on the side. If you want to take your tacos on the road, you can pay for small to-go containers of salsa. Tacos were $1.49 each (plus tax), making for a very affordable and filling lunch. Lengua: The idea of eating tongue may be slightly disgusting, but trust us, tongue can be incredibly flavorful and is a very lean cut of meat. The meat is served finely chopped. Barbacoa: Barbacoa is mostly tender cheek meat (cachete), tongue (lengua) or "mixta," which is all the various bits left after a cow head is slow-cooked and the meat pulled off. Pastor: This tangy boneless pork shoulder is thinly sliced and marinated in adobo, a sauce made with chilies, garlic, vinegar and other spices. Fajita: Perhaps the most familiar of fillings, fajita is a grilled marinated skirt steak. Jamal's fajita beef was tender and not at all chewy, a common problem for tough cuts of meat like skirt steak. Pollo: Tender, slightly spicy, shredded chicken. Steve declared this was his favorite. Salsa enhanced the flavor but certainly wasn't necessary. The tacos themselves are not spicy. Use the salsa to bring the spice level up to your preference. The rojo and the verde both pack quite a punch and can cause even the spiciest food lover to break a sweat. Good to Know: Jamal's accepts cash only and no outside food or drinks are allowed. A wide selection of beverages are available for purchase in the drink cases. Pay at the main counter--also cash only. If you'd prefer to eat your taco with a fork, make sure to grab that at the counter, too.

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    Megan H.

    The best tacos i have ever had in the state of Texas A friend from work recommended them so we tried them out for dinner tonight. I usually get four tacos, tonight i ate 7 beef tacos! They were perfectly cooked, seasoned and the green sauce was delicious i love that grilled onions came on the side! We will definitely be going back.

    Andy N.

    Located in a weird location. Jamal's Conveinence Store. They sell various different things in the shop. When you walk in you see a corner that sells tacos. We ordered the fajita beef and the al pastor tacos. Each tortilla is crispy and buttery. One of the most enjoyable tortillas ever! The meat was okay. This is a real deal hole in the wall. Taco fans it's a must! Recommendation: Fajita tacos

    2 fajita beef, one pork, one chicken taco. (Just typing this makes me want them right now!)
    Dawnielle R.

    Such a hidden gem for street tacos!! Parking is really tight and the menu is limited to five kinds of tacos--which is cool because what they do, they do well! A great substitute when Fuel City is out of range. You might have to wait a few minutes because your order is made right there. OMG--The green sauce is THE TRUTH. Please add a picadillo taco to your menu!!!

    Not the best pic, but al pastors. That red sauce is *droolz*
    Lisa P.

    Oh hello delicious, authentic tacos in the middle of Plano. I did not expect to find you here... but I'm glad I did. I was so surprised when I found this place. I was looking on yelp for good food around my work place, and when I read the reviews for this place I was skeptical. But I tried it out anyways, and I'm glad! These tacos are full of flavor and mouth-watering good! I've tried the beef fajita and al pastor, and would recommend both. My only gripe is that they are a little bit on the small side. Not much seating space, so I usually take it to-go. Also, the place is cash-only so go to the atm beforehand.

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    Myia B.

    Tried the Barbacoa, Pollo and and tongue. The Lengua was the best of the lot. Not much flavor to these. Didn't like the tortilla (tasted old). The red sauce is super hot. This was a pretty bland meal. Sorry guys.

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    12 years ago

    I came back here and tried the tacos to see if anything has changed. These are still the best tacos I've eaten to this day!

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    16 years ago

    Same great tacos!! Woot, Woot!! Cash only! I love the fajita tacos. its inside Jamals convenience store.

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    13 years ago

    Wow....the tacos I've craved for years are a mile from my house! Amazing.

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    11 years ago

    Good street tacos. Some times they can be too greasy depending on how much orders are in. Cash only.

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    10 years ago

    Loved the tacos. Had beef fajita with salsa verde. Will eat from there again in a heartbeat!

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    They have lengua (cow tongue), al pastor (pork), chicken, beef fajita and barbacoa (cow head meat - delicious).

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