Molcajete
Rice and Beans
a gummy machine in a store
Carnitas Enchiladas
What's supposed to be Sopapillas
Carnitas enchiladas
3 cheese enchiladas with shredded chicken
Fajita plate for 2
On Cinco we will be featuring our 32oz Jumbo House margarita for only $7 all day.
a woman sitting at a table with a drink
a plate of ice cream with a cherry on top
Carne asada
Carne asada
They had a live piano player tonight while we were eating. I love this place!
Certificate
food
Flan is super smooth
Awesome!
Cantarrito
Great sized happy hour margaritas. And yummy too!
interior
interior, cupcakes
Annie L.
Jul 12, 2024
Tell you how I really feel?... I believe if I am excited to write a good review when I'm so inspired, I also feel obligated to write just as honest of a review when I am disappointed enough. We all work hard for our money and have a limited time on this earth so know that I don't enjoy wasting either and don't expect you to.I thought I time traveled back into the pandemic days because it seemed the food items were made out of other ingredients. The sopapillas, for example, were more of a wheat bread roll which I'm not sure if it was overly deep fried or still doughy, but definitely had zero airy space in the middle. See pic. Wouldn't be able to tell you what it was by looking at it if I didn't order it myself.The churros. SMH. Sighhh. Not at all even worth the calories. To somewhat compensate, the fried ice cream got eaten.How do you mess up dessert??My boyfriend choked... because there was no water at the table. The queso con chorizo was.. unpalatable, sadly. For a staple I order at every Mexican restaurant, this should just not be served or even listed on the menu.For posterity we ordered a "cheese crispy" as this is a must have in any Arizonan Mexican establishment. Even though the menu described this item as a fried flour tortilla with melted cheese, it was actually a deep fried dough, sort of like a fry bread you get at the fair, and not what we were anticipating.The house marg as well as skinny marg both tasted like they had Sprite in them. Whaaat?? We went home and made our own margs.The carne asada burrito was filled with rice and beans (along with the plate combo portion of rice and beans), which other burritos explained explicitly yet the carne asada one did not so we were expected a lot more meat in the hefty burrito. The rice and beans weren't bad, though.Chips and salsa were good. Still can't bring myself to scoot from 2 to 3 stars. 2 because they were open, we were hungry, and we were served. Needless to say, yet I will anyway, I do not see us ever returning and will continue the search of a decent Mexican spot in Green Mountain- considering Chipotle to be #1 at this point. Help.
Read MoreAli C.
Aug 5, 2023
I will dream of the smokey margarita and mole sauce. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. We started with cheese dip, salsa and the cabbage - everything had great flavor. Service is quick, the place is clean. If you want tasty Mexican food this is the spot. Stand alone building with parking, might have been a pizza hut in a former life. Enjoy
Read MoreLindsey T.
Sep 8, 2023
This place wins the price for the most disgusting food for which I have ever paid money. Exhausted,starving and nearly brain dead, I found myself walking back and forth on the sidewalk on Union Street reading reviews for El Jimador, El Torito, and Hana Matusari Sushi. I was leaning towards the last option but ironically it was the food poisoning concerns that dissuaded me. Ultimately, I selected El Jimador, home of the "best margarita in town." I was craving a breakfast burrito but didn't read the description very well. Not sure if it was sausage or hamburger, or something else inside or why it was served with rice and beans. The service was very quick, as I think they dug all of the ingredientes out of the dumpster, threw 'em in the microwave for thirty seconds and assembled them on my plate. Upon delivery, even though the plate smelled like an outhouse I took a bite to give it the benefit of the doubt. The chopped tomato garnish on the side of the plate was slimy and smelled like fish and the eggs were sulfurous. I think when I revisited the menu it said there was ground beef in there but when I checked the grub hub menu it said sausage. Not sure what it was. I moved the food around on my plate a bit before asking for the check. I was sick to my stomach for the rest of the weekend and sadly disappointed by another Mexican restaurant in Colorado. I'm so curious about the hit or miss reviews. Not sure my experience is reflective of the overall situation at El Jimador, but I'm definitely in no hurry to return.
Read MoreJim A.
May 26, 2023
Excellent service, great menu choices. Food is tasty.The whole family got great food, super marks.Ambiance is authentic, and so is the food.
Read MoreDanielle V.
Feb 2, 2023
Great service and the chips/salsa are excellent. We had a large group but the drinks and food was very timely and the servers were very attentive. Everyone was happy with their food and the environment was very nice.
Read MoreCasey S.
Oct 20, 2023
We have been loyal customers of El Jimador for years. Consistently delicious food, tasty margaritas, and fast friendly service. Always our go-to in the lakewood area which is saturated with quality Mexican restaurants.
Read MoreShin M.
Jan 22, 2023
The complementary chips and salsa were tastyI got the three cheese enchiladas. It looked like a lot of food but I could eat it in one sitting. It was aiight. I added a ton of green chile cholula which made it tasty. This place has lots of seating and slightly more parking than its neighboring restaurants. Nice server.
Read MoreLori Ann P.
Aug 28, 2024
I've eaten here a few times recently... both inside and for take-out. The food is great. Service is also great. This place is a gem hidden in plain sight. I'm sad that I didn't go there sooner.
Read MoreChelseaawinss1 ..
Sep 6, 2024
Stumbled across this restaurant and ate here while I was on vacation. Food was great up until I got food poisoning so unfortunately I don't think will be returning. Bright side is the service was great and our waiter was attentive. The ambience was great as well, it was definitely family vibes which I appreciated.
Read MoreErica R.
Jun 12, 2024
Food is delicious, especially the queso. I had the Cali burrito which was amazing but it doesn't come with any side of rice and beans. The chicken burrito smothered in green chili is delish too. Highly recommend the Micheladas.
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