A nice Mexican place in JC. My wife had a tamale that Looked gorgeous and she said it was very good. My parents had the chicken lunch fajitas and the portions were large. The guacamole is good as well as the nachos. read more

Food good. Price fair. So obnoxiously loud from chairs being dragged across the floor by staff. It was literally every 15 minutes & sounded like a small engine plane in the room. Waitress spoke poor English so we couldn't get the food we wanted accept the words she understood. Waitress started to hand me the bill when we asked for drink refills and dessert. My pet peave is not being asked if we want refills. read more

Absolutely great and yummy food. The service is excellent and friendly. I love the restaurant's food, service, and decoration. It makes you feel relaxed. You can bring your family and friends. They will do the rest for you. read more

My wife and I took our fur babies to the Edgewood Trail for a walk. We took a chance and brought them to ElJimador to see if they would let us dine on the patio. They opened a side gate and let our puppies enjoy a great Sunday on the patio!!! That means a lot given there are no dog friendly places in JC listed in yelp! read more

Las Trojas - a dog and a plate of food - Mexican Near Me - Jefferson City, Missouri

We've been going here for awhile and have had several bad experiences. Several customer service issues, and several food issues. But, tonight we ordered our usual Pollo Bandito all beans no rice. Pay for it, drive home and they screwed it up. I can except nobody is perfect. Called and them know how frustrating it is to get home and our meal was wrong. Of course they didn't give a shit. I then said you need to make sure they get the orders right, and the guy a freaking attitude and said it was my responsibility to look at my meal, and to do that next time. I'm done with this place we are going to the other Mexican restaurants in our area. They can kiss my ass about the freaking attitude. read more

Outstanding...fresh generous portions. Best quac I've had. We have eaten there several times, but did delivery for first time and it was all well packaged and organized. We had a ton of food with leftovers for same price as chain fast food. Love their rice, and all the meats are tender and flavorful. read more

The food is generous and tastes good. The red salsa was lacking in flavor, but the green sauce was great. Our group sat outside on the patio, which was posted as non smoking, however there was smoking at a table nearby. We had to leave earlier than planned, due to the smoke ruining an otherwise great venue. read more

We normally have a great experience here, but they definitely missed the service mark on our most recent experience. Showed up during semi-busy dinner rush, and were quickly seated. Took 10 minutes to see a server, 25 minutes to order our entrees, and we didn't receive entrees until nearly an hour after arriving. Where one would expect to receive regular attention, our waitress was nowhere to be found most of the night - outside of taking our drink order and bringing the bill. Pros: The beer was cold, the salsa had the perfect hit of spice, and the portions were plentiful. read more

Parking lot was full but not a long wait for a table. Tamale was just ok, but a dish called Pablo Chilango was amazing! Listed as grilled chicken breast with longaniza, which comes off like chorizo, topped with cheese sauce, Mexican rice, guacamole salad with tomatoes and queso fresco, and tortillas. It's one of those dishes that makes it difficult to ever try something else when you go back. Friendly service. You're supposed to take your check up to the register yourself, but sometimes they will do it for you if you're new or you forget read more

My friend ordered lunch specials. It took 20+ minutes to get our food. We ordered guacamole as an appetizer, but never received. I ordered steak fajitas. The food was not seasoned at all and the meat was essentially flavorless. I would not make a return visit. read more

We enjoy eating here since they have a new name and new owners. The food is tasty and well prepared. They have lots of variety on the menu rather than just tacos And burritos. Give it a try I think he will enjoy it. read more

Great pricing! Great service! Great food! I like the fatitas, the chips n salsa, the shredded chicken nacoes with caso white cheese sauce! Fun atmosphere either relaxed or fun with groups. read more

Love this location! Awesome patio and amazing service. Been here a couple times and the waitress even recognized me and she was super friendly. This is a great place for groups and they have awesome prices and portions. Their salsa and margaritas are great. read more

Not much difference between Las Trojas and the El Jimador that was there before it. The food is good--I can't complain about the taste. However, I can say that it's a little generic. Mexico is as diverse in its cuisine as America. I think if they revamped their menu to include dishes from across Mexico, it would add to it's appeal, as sort of a way to travel the entire country through the dishes made famous in each region without actually going to Mexico. It's a rich, beautiful diverse culture and I think they're missing the opportunity to represent it's beauty by sticking to menu items that are safe, Americanized and as I said, generic. Again, the food was good, prepared and served quickly but there wasn't anything on the menu that I thought was "so craveable that I have to go back for more!" read more

We love Mexican food, and enjoy trying out new places. Last night we gave Las Trojas a try. We will not be back. They were out of avocados (we were going to order guac, and the menu item I wanted also called for avocado), they gave me flour enchiladas when what I ordered was supposed to come with corn (I cannot eat wheat) so I got to wait a bit longer. My husbands "beef" taco tasted like dry roast beef (he asked for ground beef). They guy didn't even apologize that the kitchen got mine wrong, and just said, that's what comes in the taco. The food was edible. The cheese dip was bland. The waiter kept a smile. At least they had Dos Equis, though they didn't serve it with a lime. read more

Very good visit... The service here is always good, but during tonight's dinner/social-visit-with-friends I saw excellence from a young man with white discs in his ears. I'd say there was a table check every 12 minutes, which is great especially for El Jimador where you don't pay to expect that sort of service. The food was really good and the complimentary salsa tasted better than last time. A little more spice had been added, I think. Overall, a great visit. Keep it up! read more

Was not impressed. The service was slow hence no tip. May try again in a couple years. Tried again, the service is still lacking, waiter was to interested in flirting with the girls at the next table. Had the steak fajitas, they were surprisingly good. Not sure if I will frequent El Jimador, El Espolon is better. read more

Great food, great service. Even the margarita tastes great be careful though you might not taste the alcohol but you'll feel it once you get up. read more

Usually a great place to eat. This afternoon it is not. Really disappointed. Such a change, wonder if it is new people running it. Slow service, cold food,stale chips... Overheard the next table saying, their food was subpar as well.. read more

Popped in for a quick lunch with the fam. Service was very good. Food was ok but not outstanding. Solid Mexican fare. read more

A little noisy on the patio since it's next to a road but still a good view. Would really be good when the tree's are green. Since it was an unusually warm day I HAD to be outside so this was the place. It was packed on a Tuesday so a good sign with the locals. Good selection of beer on tap. Next to a walking trail so you can walk off some of the calories after. Food was excellent and reasonably priced! read more

Las Trojas - Shrimp chimichanga. - Mexican Near Me - Jefferson City, Missouri

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I recently moved here from Chicago. I was really homesick for some Mexican food. We stopped by for lunch and I was not disappointed. Inside it was kind of dark (took a while for my eyes to adjust, it was bright and sunny outside.) we went around lunchtime and it was busy for there wasn't a wait for a table. We were greeted by friendly staff and served warm chips and delicious red salsa. It wasn't spicy, but very good. I ordered huevos rancheros, it was rather inexpensive but so good! The refutes brand and rice were great and I got extra flour tortillas (I would've preferred corn, but that's personal preference). Never had to wait for a water refill, our waiter was very attentive. The place was clean and lively. Kind of what you'd expect to see inside a Mexican restaurant. I would definitely go back again and try something else from the lunch menu. There's a lot of parking available. They had a drink special (don't remember, I didn't order because I'm pregnant ) The staff made me feel welcomed and home. Will definitely be back! read more

I have no idea why this fabulous authentic Mexican restaurant hasn't gotten better reviews by others. El Jimador offers great margaritas and awesome Mexican food. We come here often and our food is always excellent, as well as the service, even when we have a very large group of people. They have a very friendly staff, this evening our waiter was prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable. My husband and I both tried something new tonight and was very impressed, these dishes are our new favorite choices. This is a wonderful place to eat, definitely the best Mexican food in the area. I highly recommend it!!!!! read more

Nice owner, will make anything happen for you. Fun place to be and grab a drink or 5. Good outdoor visit with cars passing by and a nice view of the sunset. Your typical mexican food with a nice clean and new place set on a good open plot! read more

If you're looking for cold food and terrible service this is your place! I've given them multiple chances and they've always let me down. When I brought up the terrible food and service at the register I was lucky to get a shoulder shrug. Don't waste your time or money. read more

Horrible customer service, if they would have been busy I would have been more understanding. Our drinks were not refilled neither was our chips and salsa. El espolón on 179 is much better. #ElEspolon for the win! read more

My food was cold, my wife's drink had a fly in it, and the waitress said just tell them to take it off your bill, it should never had been on the bill. I have given up on the Mexican restaurants in Jefferson city, they all RIP you off. You ask for separate Bill's and they combined and you never know what you are really paying for at the check out. We had almost finished eating my the time our friend got their food. I have noticed that the mexican restaurants aren't near as busy as they used to be. Apparently I am not the only one disappointed in their food and service. read more

Very, very bland entrees- my husband ordered the "Little bit of everything ", which had a tamale, enchilada, burrito- all of it was ground beef, choices were not offered. On my steak tacos , the cheese was like glue- wont be back. read more

There was a piece of metal in my dinner that I took home from that restaurant. Bit down on the metal and broke a tooth. Contacted manager and owner and they will not let me file a claim on their liability insurance because they say there is no proof the metal was in my dinner - I am not a liar. Do not eat there unless you do not care about breaking your teeth. I am telling everyone I know about the incident and hope that El Jimador on Edgewood drive in Jefferson City, Missouri feels good about their decision to treat a regular customer so badly. read more

Being from Texas, we are always on the lookout for great Mexican food. This place is as close as it gets! Excellant chicken combos and fajitas! read more

Yelp would only allow ***. Wanted to rate it *****. Visited on recommendation from Sheriff's Deputy patrolling Bender Park Campground. Chose from lunch menu on a Saturday. I had beef (shredded, not ground) burrito plate. Wife had chicken (again shredded) taco salad. Both were amazing. Sausa was medium spicy. Great place. Will go back again. read more

Omg, this place is the bomb and has been for forever. Service is always great. The combination platters are great, and it's always hard for me to choose one. read more

Service was ok but the food wasn't the greatest. First off the chips were horrible compared to the rest of the Mexican places around. The entree's were very simple with barely any flavor. read more

Terrible service - this place has gone downhill over the past months. Server was a jerk and no one was available for us to pay bill. Will not be going back ever. Try a different location but avoid this place. read more

I turned into their parking lot to turn around and noticed the lot was packed. Every time I passed, the parking lot was full of cars. I broke down and tried them. The food great. The service was spectacular and the prices were very reasonable. I will probably eat there tomorrow read more

The food is great. Service is generally a little slow, but they are really nice people. Love to eat here when I'm low on money.

Took 2 hours to get my food ready and then they forgot a order of beans poor quality as well as they tried to blame it on me. Find a better Mexican restaurant read more

Terrible Mexican food! Raw chile reilleno with stem and seeds still in it! Gross sauce, lukewarm, beans slipped on the plate. Had carry out from here a few years ago and it has not improved. Surprised nobody got sick. read more

Worst service ever! We keep going back, giving them the benefit of the doubt, but will never go back after this last time. After asking several servers for a refill on chips and beverage refills, waited 45 minutes and still no food, drinks, or chips. Food and drinks are okay, but service terrible! Ended up leaving and going to El Espolon and received great service and of course, great food and drinks! read more

Sometimes it is good and sometimes it is not. Ibe been there several times with no issues, however; more recently our entire order was messed up, the waiter was a jerk and refused to get a manager, and we all got sick. Tried it out again thinking it was probably just a fluke, and we all got sick again. Never again. read more