Don't go here if you are looking for great tacos but do go there if you want to dance and hear USUALLY good live music. They could improve the tacos by heating the tortilla before serving. Their best item is a burrito but still a bit so-so. read more

We were welcomed as we walked up to the unassuming indoor/outdoor building that is JJ's. The floor is concrete, the tables and chairs are plastic, and the lighting somewhat dim on a cloudy day. JJ is super friendly and took our order himself. Our party of four all ordered margaritas, which were a good size and just the right amount of alcohol. I ordered a shrimp and cheese taco which arrived with an ample amount of shrimp on a fresh tortilla. Good enough that I ordered a second! My companions each ordered 2 of the JJ's tacos, which arrived with ample shrimp ensconced in a medium-hot pepper and a fresh tortilla. One added salsa from the condiment bar and all were happy with their choice. As others have stated, the bill is a number written on a sheet of paper. Prices are on the menu, so do your math in advance. We ended up paying the equivalent of $12US each, which was a good value. We will return to JJ's when in the area. read more

J Js tacos are amazing. Ordered chicken & beef tacos and beef burritos. All of the fixings to top them from the salsa bar.

Good drinks, food and service. They have a great salsa bar with lots of option. Very American prices. read more

JJ's Tacos - Taco de chile relleno con camarón, y salsas. Es muy bueno. - Tacos Near Me - San Carlos, SON

First time here and loved the Crazy Baked Potato. The smoked fish quesadilla was also great. We will return again for Tuesday music and maybe Thursday for line dancing. read more

Enjoyed the music and especially the tacos. The tacos were loaded with grilled moist beef. We were served tacos and then we were asked to dress them from a salsa bar. You can't go wrong with this place. read more

We've eaten at several times over the last year, most recently over New Year's weekend and we absolutely love it. The JJ Shrimp Taco is hands down the best shrimp taco in San Carlos, and we've tried a lot of different places from San Francisco beach all the up to and including La Manga. It has little bit of heat from the roasted green chile, but not a lot. Maybe 2 on a scale of 1-10. The shrimp is always cooked and seasoned perfectly, and the serving is quite generous. No matter how hard I try, some of the shrimp always falls out of the taco - and eating it off the plate when the taco is done is an extra added bonus! I'm a big guy and two of those shrimp tacos is a full meal for me. The Carne Asada tacos are quite good as well. The beef is seasoned and cooked perfectly, so it's much more tender than most other places. About 4 years ago during our first trip to San Carlos I ordered the Carne Asada "Donkey" - an oversize "Burro" (which is itself an oversized burrito). Despite it being delicious, I could only eat half of it. The guacamole is better than most, the margaritas are better than most and the beer is cold - but it's that JJ Shrimp Taco that is the rock star. The ambiance is "Hole In The Wall Chic". A huge palapa roof, open sides, plastic chairs, all sorts of kitschy t-shirts everywhere and the menu painted on the wall. Some reviewers see that as a negative, but for me it's part of the charm. Some reviewers have also complained about how they get their bill - number scribbled on a piece of paper, no itemization. While this would be a huge no-no in the States, I've found that it is common practice in the less touristy places throughout Mexico. I keep meaning to add up the total for what we order and check it against what's on that slip of paper, but by the time we're done, I find that I just don't care. I got a great meal at a great price. A typical dinner for us - a couple tacos each and 2-3 drinks per person runs about 1200 pesos ($64 at the current conversion rate of 18.50 per dollar) for four people. Under $20 per person including a generous tip. read more

A little greasy. No big whoops. The tacos were imaginative but the execution just wast there. Kind of a bummer. Came recommended.

We love JJs. The tacos are awesome and priced great, portions aren't skimpy. The staff is fun and a little on the smart ass side. It's a great place to enjoy authentic food and a fun atmosphere. read more

Best tacos in San Carlos. Great atmosphere. JJ is pretty bad a**. You must try when you visit. They have cigars as well. read more

JJ's Tacos - Tacos and stuff... lol - Tacos Near Me - San Carlos, SON

The drinks are absolutely the best part the food is pretty good too I love the fact that the gentleman was full of jokes it was easy to talk to you didn't have a problem getting drug their food was a little bit on the greasy side because exactly what I wantedI got a T-shirt of all the different positions of the Aztecs you know making whoopee that was fun to the guy had some awesome recommendations read more

Like going into a bowling alley. Tacos were greasy and off on the taste. Flies all over the condiment bar, they get on your food when you try to use it. Never understand the bill, it's just scribbled on a piece of paper without any items. Certainly there have got to be better tacos in San Carlos. read more

Owners are good folks simple food easy going cold beer if you like or mixed drinks. Live music few nights a week

Casual, inexpensive, GREAT food! JJ is very welcoming, excellent with suggestions, makes sure you have everything you need, and is always keen to make you another one. 'Who cares!' haha. read more

JJ's Tacos - Don't be concerned about the plates covered in plastic. That's just how they do things. Lol - Tacos Near Me - San Carlos, SON

Very good restaurant set inside a giant new palapa. Reasonable prices, friendly staff and JJ is fun to meet. Live music some nights. Good menu with a few local novelties. read more

JJ's Tacos - Live music - Tacos Near Me - San Carlos, SON

I love jjs. the best virgin pina coladas ever and the papa locals is really good. jj is very nice.

We come here every time we're in San Carlos. The people are so friendly and remember us too...my boys love talking to JJ and he says he misses them when they don't come. Definitely come and check out this gem of San Carlos! read more

They tried to over charge me, as others have also stated. I believe this is intentional. Demand to see an actual bill. He claimed it was another table's bill by mistake. Yeah, right. The food is just okay. Better off going to Hair of the Dog where they don't try to rip you off. read more

Always love JJ, and so happy to see how he's grown his business. Used to get his tacos regularly when I lived her 14 years ago, and he's still going strong! read more

The food here is delicious. The topping bar had marinated onions which had oregano, hard to find. Service was good but we were over charged 90 pesos( reason for lost star). read more

These guys are so great - the food is good, the vibe is fun and casual, and the staff is gracious and efficient.

JJ's is super friendly and hospitable. The food is amazing. Need to try shrimp relleno.

We last ate here in 2010 and now we are back only to find JJ has moved and to a much bigger place but the food is still great. I had the Carne Asada Donkey(burrito) while my wife had two chicken soft tacos and a shrimp taco. Hers was overly stuffed with shrimp as well as the chicken. Mine had so much meat in it, the tortilla had trouble keeping it together. Once served, we headed for the condiment bar and loaded them down with salsa(3 types available), roasted jalapeños,marinated onions,and Serrano peppers as well as roasted green onions on the side. I was in hog heaven and couldn't finish by "donkey" and it wasn't the "super" donkey that I could have ordered. Cost including two cokes was $270 pesos or $14.50US. A great value for what we got and will be going back again soon. read more

JJ's Tacos - Regular "Donkey". - Tacos Near Me - San Carlos, SON

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The food there is simply delicious. Very inexpensive and a laid back vibe. There's parking and it's right down the block from the grocery store. read more

Great tacos and beans! Had the Gina's special which is shrimp and bacon tacos. Good salsa bar too.

Tacos are pretty good, but small and over priced. If you want value, but not quite the experience , go to Tony's where the same tacos are as good, larger and less expensive. Also, check your ticket at JJs if you can get them to give you one read more

This place is very good. Open outdoor type seating. Plastic Lawn chairs and a beach atmosphere. English/Spanish menus. Amazing tacos. Great service. Awesome authentic place for people visiting the area! Super reasonable prices. Try the chill relleno taco and the "Gina special" taco! You won't regret it. read more

Great food- friendly staff- good prices. On the weekend nights, when they have live music, the place is loud and packed but still fun. If you order the grande burrito you will find one is big enough for two persons. read more

JJs is a perfect example of the adage "if it ain't broke don't fix it ". I liked it when it was a small, quaint and kitschy taco stand. The latest iteration / location has lost its character. read more

My favorite restaurant/bar in San Carlos:). JJ meets us at the door with hugs and our favorite cerveza. Good food, fair prices, good service, and honest friendly place. Tuesday nights is a great place to listen to Manulito and dance the evening away. read more

Simple but tasty food. Atmosphere of "who cares?" by the owner greeting people at the door.

A San Carlos staple not to be missed. JJ is the nicest host ever and everything on the menu is awesome. You haven't experienced a "Big Donkey" till you have one here. read more