I have been there three or four times. The food and service have been great. Had chilquilles,…read morechile verde, chili Rellanos. This is the only place that my wife will drink margaritas.​

First time coming here. Large portions. Gustavo was our server. So kind, polite and helpful. Our…read moretable stayed clean. Drinks full. Everything was delicious and flavorful. Place was very clean. Lots of room. TVs to watch also!

We were on our way home from a softball tournament ans decided to stop…read more It is a higher end Mexican restaurant, but portion size and taste cancels out the price. Food was delicious, and service was great!

After a referral by our camp hosts we decided to see for ourselves. Our party of 4 arrived and were…read moreseated in a booth. The Resturant is beautifully appointed, too. We ordered Margaritas and a Paloma ... everything was delicious! The staff very sweetly attended to our party by regularly checking in on us. We will be back whenever in town. Drop by you'll be glad you did.

I come here every time I'm forced into town. The monster chimi keeps me sane and makes it all worth…read morewhile and the el Jalisco special is a close second. Food out fast every time.

The chips were particularly good. All the food highly exceeded our expectation at a great value…read more Service was great as well.

FINALLY!!! I've been searching for a new taco joint since moving back from California a few years…read moreago. No place compared until now. Omg.. tbt I'm pissed that I've looked for so long and this whole time there's been a place 30 minutes from me. I'd 1000% make the drive to go back. The sauce is HOT but it tastes great. Their burrito is huge as well, my husband couldn't finish the rest of his food after. I'd post a picture but there's nothing left. Oops ‍

People that rave about this place have clearly never had Mexican food. Like ever. I got the…read morechimichanga. Chimichanga is supposed to be fried. I knew when it came out literally 2 minutes after ordering it was going to be an issue. Not fried. So I got a beef burrito. Then there is nothing in it., no flavor to the meat. Worst chimichanga ever. Rice bland and no flavor. Refried beans, no flavor and no beans as in it looks like brown pudding. It wasn't all bad as the chips and salsa were good but let's just say I won't be back.

I have eaten here several times. Their food is delicious. I…read morerecommend this restaurant.

The food and service was really good. The server…read morerecommended the frozen mango margarita and it was tasty. They offer a number fruit options. My entree was good and it was so much meat. The shrimp was one of favs but all of it was flavorful. I would go back if I'm in Carbondale.

Being from California (and on Ca time) my party didn't expect much for a late dinner in southern…read moreIllinois. Especially concerned about quality of Mexican food in this tiny town in Ill. Thus, we were hesitant...but hungry with little expectations. Upon entry, we were pleasantly surprised to hear Mexican music and Spanish speakers in the back. I had hope! Although the salsa was bland (& I avoid spicy), we shared the taco plate and a nachos. We were not disappointed. However, I recommend skipping the mojito entirely- I had to send it back. And yes, i know mojito is a cuban drink. They knew we weren't from town, lol- so we got to talking and learned they had roots from Mexico, then grew up not terribly far from me in Ca. He admitted they've had to adjust the way they make some items due to the mid-west clientele they have who aren't used to anything remotely authentic.

The atmosphere is like you are family. The owner/manager (…read moreI don't know which he is) greets you while you are there. They promptly take your order and bring you chips & salsa with little bowls to pour the salsa in, so everyone at the table has their own bowl. The prices are good and the food is great! We usually end up with a to-go box because the servings are generous.

UPDATE: As per my last review it feels good to be right when it comes to restaurants. This place is…read morethriving. So much so that they have now built on an addition for more seating. This place is amazing for our little town. We are still regulars here they are consistent with everything. They have Karaoke on Monday nights, great drink and food specials and a buffet at lunchtime. We will always be customers here. Try them out if you have not.

Love this restaurant for its great food and great service. Try the nachos best in Southern Illinois.read more

Absolutely delicious Mexican food in Murphysboro. Loved it. Previous visits to the area we have…read moregone to a Mexican restaurant in Carbondale with a liquor license - thinking that that El Jalisco did not have the same. Glad to know we were wrong. Delicious margaritas - and - the quesabirria tacos? Oh my goodness - I can't get enough. SOOOO delicious. We were there with three adults and one toddler. Two of us devoured the quesabirria and could not stop raving about how delicious they were. Rick enjoyed a burrito - and the chips and salsa kept the ten month old in our party very happy. Will definitely be back on our next trip to Murphysboro. And while I love to try different dishes - the memory of that quesabirria taco has me salivating. Ohhhh - so good!

Our recent experience was very disappointing. Food came out fast but was very bland and then we…read morefound hair mixed in my partners food, so not just fell on top. We brought it up to our server and he immediately said it wasn't anyone's hair because it didn't appear black. My hair was pulled up and my partners is very short. We went back and forth with the server which I think is unprofessional and he came back with the check with only 10% off. We had just got off the lake and wanted some good food and it was not worth our time or money:(

My all time favorite Mexican place to eat. Absolutely phenomenal service and excellent food. I…read morehave NEVER received something that has been less than perfect. The food is great but don't get me started on this watermelon margaritas. You can also enjoy these inside or outside, as there is an option. The inside feel is comfortable, and also include an upstairs or downstairs option. The bar is upstairs with a couple tables and the downstairs area is your more traditional dining area. If you haven't been, don't hesitate. It's amazing!

One of the best restaurants around for Mexican cuisine. The staff is always friendly and helpful,…read moreand the food is consistently delicious. I've been many times and have never had a sour experience.

Fantastic service and the food is always on point I highly recommend Checos if you're really…read morelooking for great service and wonderful food

Server was friendly perhaps a little intentionally sarcastic. The food was very good. Queso, hard…read moreshell taco, carnitas tacos and chicken chimichanga all very good!