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    Tony's Jacal

    4.1 (949 reviews)
    ModerateSalad, Mexican, Soup
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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    TONY'S JACAL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Zan L.

    I went to high school at Santa Fe Christian just up the street and we used to come to Fidel's and Tony's Jacal often. Too many times to count once senior lunches became a thing. Fidel's was always the go to main spot, but it would often get too busy and crowded so Tony's Jacal was a solid second option. It's a traditional sit down Mexican restaurant with truly great flavors and quick service. It's quite large on the inside, they have indoor seating and out, and when you sit down you're given a number and then when you are ready to check out and pay, you leave the table and give the cashier your number and then pay at the front. A unique system, but it works. Parking is also extremely easy, there are plenty of free spaces all around the restaurant as there is a large parking lot attached on the side and then back. Everything that we ordered came out very fast and our server was friendly. I started off with a cup of the Albondigas Soup and loved it. It really hit the spot on a cold November night and I would happily order it again. For my entrée, I chose the El Rey combo and selected Carne Asada and Chile Colorado (red). Both were great as expected and the tortillas were fresh and delicious. Every part of the meal was honestly really good and I have zero complaints. Pricing is fair, the menu is huge, and service is fast. It's a great option if you're in the mood for some great Mexican food.

    shrimp and Vegetable Fajitas
    Liz G.

    5/5 Food was pretty good, all of it had solid flavor and it came in big portions so I was able to share 2 orders with my two friends 4/5 Service was decent, they came and checked a couple of times and tried to be as accommodating as possible, everyone was very kind 5/5 Ambiance was cool, it's a good spot for groups and families, I saw a lot of people come, some were celebrating so it's versatile 4/5 Accessibility, The table was hard to fit under, I understand that 3 wheelchairs is a lot of space needed but it was hard to find a good table to fit us and lots of the seating was benches at least outside

    Carne Asada Tacos (Baja Style)
    Samuel W.

    Im just going to say it: I dont get it? To get in this place you have to get there at 4:30 when they open, and there is a LINE out the door. The salsa and guac taste store bought, and the tacos were good but not mind blowing (ive had much better tacos at el pueblo, city taco, etc). I think I would have given this place 4 stars but it was $70 for 2 N/A beers + 4 oz of guac + 5 tacos with rice and beans. I noticed that most people seem to be locals, and maybe its just a family tradition but the food just isnt worth the price. We also noticed a lot of people drinking so maybe there's something there? The bar seems nice.. but not somewhere we would be back to eat at.

    Cheese crisp!  Ooey gooey cheesey!  Get it with the Ranchero Sauce!
    CBad R.

    I have been twice now and cannot believe I have never been here before! The service is AMAZING! So efficient! Servers were friendly and checking on us every 5 minutes. Food is authentic and soooo good! They make authentic ranchero sauce that I want to put on everything! I haven't had real ranchero sauce in years. Hands down best Chile Relleno ever, even better if you put Ranchero Sauce on it! Chicken chile verde enchiladas were delicious and chile verde pork was incredible! Skinny margarita was also on point. So happy to finally have discovered this restaurant!

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    Yaneisy V.

    The service was fast and friendly. Very cute establishment with a relaxing vibe. Our food selection was very tasty we enjoyed it. The only thing I was not a fan of was the salsa that was brought out with the chips. It was very salty and a burnt roasted flavor that I just was not a fan of. I usually judge a Mexican restaurant by their salsa but I was pleasantly surprised with the freshness and flavor of food. I would recommend this location to other and encourage you to make a stop right off the highway. Also it was very clean booths, floors, kitchen area you can see from dinning area and the restrooms. They take pride in their establishment.

    Tostada (Turkey or Beef)
    Marissa M.

    If I'm up in North County and I'm craving Mexican from an authentic and cozy Mexican restaurant, I choose this place. It's always busy at dinner time which can only prove just how good it is.. so we usually just go for lunch. I love the nachos, each bite has the perfect amount of delicious goodness. Their beef stew, when it's on the menu is bomb and BIG! Plus you get yummy warm tortillas. Plenty of leftovers. Their carne asasa quesadilla, vegetable soup with albondigas, and cabbage salad are my favs. Ricardo is the coolest server, really makes it a fun experience. :) Also, from their story, theyhome

    Flautas (2), Beef or Turkey and Enchiladas Enchilada Verde (Chicken)
    Irene G.

    Went to the San Diego Fair and we found this little place because of the reviews. The food and the atmosphere were good. We sat outside which was nice they had heaters on. I loved that they refilled the horchata for free because some places it's extra for a refill. When the food came out it was so hot and had to wait for it to cool down which is a plus because usually the food is warm.

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    Matthew M.

    So I found this little gem quite a while ago here on Yelp when I was driving up the coast. I'm glad I stopped in and gave them a try! They have been around a LONG time and it's a local favorite. They get pretty busy every night so if the waitlist is up it's a good idea to jump on. Happened to stop in this time on Father's Day and it was packed. Everyone was super nice and even though the wait was long the service was fast. I ordered the vegetable soup and a cheese crisp with ranchero sauce. Both were very good. The restaurant itself has a cool old school vibe. They have bar seating, restaurant seating, and outdoor seating. Your choice! Stop in and give this place a try!!

    SD G.

    We've been coming here for a while. The food is getting worse, and the service isn't like it used to be! We will Never come back again!

    Chicken Enchilada Verde (Chicken),  Tony's "A Su Gusto" Combination

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    Good food, great service. Had beef enchilada with beans and cabbage salad. All was great. Thanks!

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    Can you hear each other with a table for 12?

    Yes. Try the patio too

    Are the rice and beans vegetarian?

    I know that the beans are vegetarian, I confirmed that when I ordered them. I do not know about the rice.

    Are there any gluten free option?

    Sorry, I don't know, however, call them directly--They are very nice!!

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