Menudo
Queso
Pastor taco
Salsa Verde! Yummy
Chips, Queso and salsa
House Frozen Margaritas! One of the best in town
Giant Mexican shaker Martini
Menudo!
Enchilada Bandera with beans and rice
Beef enchilada with Chipotle sauce double rice
Guisado salsa verde with charro beans.
Combo meal with one crispy taco, guacamole salad, one enchilada, one tamale, rice and beans. The fresh onions were a server's suggestion.
Rico
Caldo de res (beef soup)
Beef soup
Grilled Shrimp
Mixed Fajita Platter
Chicharron Plate
Childs plate: One tamale and rice
Caldo de Res (Beef Soup)
How about a Cold One?
Shrimp Diablo
Childs plate: Taco, rice and beans
Tray our Bloody Mary. It's phenomenal.
Matt G.
Jan 5, 2021
I'm always a bit nervous about trying new mexican food places simply because there are so many amazing options that everyone knows about in Austin. I'm glad I gave El Jacalito a chance! The food was so fresh and so tasty! Excellent fajitas. Excellent enchiladas. And the salsa, while quite hot (yay!), was delicious! Everything I'd hope for from a texmex place! Yum!The ONLY reason they get 4 stars and not 5 is because they failed to include tortillas with the fajitas. Fortunately I ordered extra and it was probably an honest mistake on their part.Curious to try a new place? Don't hesitate. You won't regret it! Mmmmmmmm!
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John M.
Sep 19, 2023
Its getting harder and harder to find places we haven't been too, but this was a great find. Service was good. Its an older place, but clean inside....Started with the usual Chips, Salsa and queso....Salsa helped out the queso with a bit more spice. Chips were fresh. Wife had the beef enchiladas with Chipotle sauce, no beans double rice. Not a fan of the $1 upcharge for sauce sub....makes zero sense for this. I had the Enchiladas Bandera with 3 sauces, beans and rice. Everything was super hot and very flavorful. Overall a great visit.
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Amber A.
Aug 25, 2023
Great food, great service. The waitresses learn your eggs and tortilla preference fast. I usually so breakfast here. Tonight I had dinner, the guisado salsa verde. Never had it before - tender pork chunks in a very spicy green sauce. I love heat, so this has that good burn. Next time I'll be a little less adventurous, but I love trying new things. Big portions for a good price and close to my apartment. Love this place!
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Nick G.
Jul 27, 2023
I recently asked my sister-in-law, "where can I get the best Menudo in Austin? " She immediately replied " El Jacalito on Oltorf! It was my father's favorite Menudo place! " I finished a little early this afternoon, so I thought I would give it a try, and I was not disappointed, it's my favorite kind, the Menudo is extremely spicy & flavorful with lots of tripe. And of course it came with the perfect onions, jalapeño and lime garnish. Of course I had to try the shrimp cocktail, which was also excellent, and huge lol! The chips and hot sauce were lovely. Finally , the Mexican martini, for me a little too sweet and mild to qualify as a Mexican martini, but it was actually absolutely delicious and I would definitely order it again. I am definitely returning back here again, next time I want to try the enchiladas or the fajita platter.
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Perla R.
Jul 23, 2022
Beef soup 8/10 -hits the spot. I miss my mom's caldo de res so much and not going to say this was on the same scale, but it's good and I enjoyed it very much. Generous chunk of meat. I suggest adding lime and some of the table salsa de bring out to the table for your chips. Trust. Menudo 2/10. Unless you ask for a bucket of limes to set off the strong flavor of menudo, I would say maybe don't. Pastor taco 2/10 Service was excellent, staff was friendly/ welcoming and restaurant was clean.
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Rich M.
Nov 12, 2022
On a visit to Austin and once again El Jacalito delivers. It's pretty amazing to say a drive FROM San Antonio to get quality Tex-Mex in Austin is necessary but this place is a model of consistency. A+
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Gladys R.
Jun 25, 2022
Food was perfectly served, both hot and delicious. Service was above and beyond with good suggestions. The house margarita was tart and strong. All in all a great meal and very reasonably priced.
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Isaac S.
Jan 18, 2023
I've been going there for many years. It's conveniently close to my apartment. The food is very good. Never have had a problem. Service has always been on point. The staff addresses me by name. They certainly appreciate their customers
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Carina U.
Apr 1, 2022
Amazing food, fideo and customer service. 10/10 will return here again and highly suggest this to everyone!
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Kala S.
Jan 27, 2025
This place used to be good and decently priced. Now it's 10 dollars for a small queso that tastes like plastic. Gross!
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