Taqueria Jalisco 3

Excellent food great service homemade tortillas yummy and Menudo was excellent highly recommended Place is small we found a table also very clean

Scrambled eggs from microwave were NUCLEAR Horrible , unedible! This place used to be great, we've frequently eaten here. But ya! ICE must have nabbed the real cooks because whoever is in the kitchen now is ridiculous, incompetent or both!

Northwest San Antonio isn't exactly a mecca for "autentica comida Mexicana*," so I was surprised, delighted, and a bit skeptical when a Taqueria Jalisco opened less than a mile from my front door. The demographic in my side of town is so overwhelmingly white that we have evolved into a semi-transparent subspecies; look closely and you can see through my lily-white skin and marvel at the workings of my internal organs. Many Mexicans have referred to me affectionately as an "inverted coconut**," as my appreciation for spicy, greasy, real-deal Mexican food (of the variety common in Jalisco) belies my demure Little Lord Fauntleroy/American Psycho good looks. But enough tomfoolery; I can assure you, my friends, that Taqueria Jalisco 3 is a rare beacon of "luz" in a part of town where Taco Bell is often considered the pinnacle of Mexican food.Like every Taqueria Jalisco in San Antonio -- the vast majority of them housed in repurposed Whataburger A-frames from the 1970s -- this location offers a veritable smorgasbord of delights, including enchiladas, carne guisada, menudo, and even whole fried tilapia. Alas, my experience has thus far been limited to breakfast tacos, as they are less difficult to eat whilst driving to work. The breakfast tacos I've wolfed down have ranked among the best in town. The large, pillowy, diaphanous flour tortillas are undoubtedly "hecho a mano," as are the resilient, pliable corn tortillas made lovingly with masa harina. A traditional bean-and-cheese taco hit all the right notes (the unctuousness of lard, a crown of sharp, freshly grated cheddar), while a standard bacon-and-egg taco featured plenty of crisp bacon and soft scrambled eggs. The pièce de résistance (pardon..."plato principal de la comida"), however, came in the form of a burrito-sized corn taco stuffed to the hilt with tender, juicy, full-flavored all-meat barbacoa. The corn tortilla held its own against the juices, a sprinkle of raw onion and cilantro added freshness, and a spritz of lime cut through the fat. This behemoth taco -- a steal at $3.99 -- would satiate a 700-pound gorilla. I, however, ordered a second.This tiny little place is usually swamped with customers (drive-thru and dine-in alike) regardless of the time of day, yet the crew of three somehow manages to juggle the phone, the kitchen, and all transactions with graceful aplomb. The ladies here are friendly, ingratiating, and seem to genuinely enjoy their work. I tip them generously and suggest you do the same!Writing this review has made me hungry and upset that I'm stuck at work with nothing more than a bag of Chex Mix. Folks, if you live anywhere near Helotes and crave a taste of the Southside, then look no further than the Taqueria Jalisco at the corner of Guilbeau and Tezel. I must return soon and venture beyond the breakfast tacos. Methinks menudo is in order, as I am an inverted coconut of the highest order!*I am indeed fluent in Spanish...and several other languages. I keep my polyglotism to myself not because I'm humble but because I like to befuddle and frighten priests. You see, they conclude that I'm possessed by Satan because I shout sundry blasphemies in languages they assume I couldn't have possibly learned. **By labeling me an "inverted coconut," my Mexican amigos are saying I'm white on the outside but brown within. Also, my milky sloughed-off skin cells make for a damn tasty pina colada.

I had a mean craving for some carne guisada today so my husband and I stopped in here for lunch. It's a small place with a few tables. I got the guisada plate and my husband got the barbacoa lunch plate. The portions were huge! We really liked the rice, beans, and barbacoa.

Neighborhood spot that we took for granted for way too long! Doesn't blow you away but a solid choice with tons of delicious looking options and conveniently located at the corner of Tezel & Guilbeau on the NW side of town. It's a cute little spot with in store dining and a drive-thru. Their menu is pretty big with a few surprises and many classics than you can't resist, like my smothered burrito the "Jalisco Burrito", served with rice and beans. THE GOOD: My Burrito - Look at that thing, huge! But it was also very tasty. The red sauce was on point and offered the perfect pop of delicious Mexican flavors to every bite. I added a little of each of their houses salsas on top for extra punch, which is what I love! Take a look at the photo showing what's inside! The fresh avocado slices, layered on top of the mixture of cheeses, meats and more...YUM! The beef was good, not great. Might go with shrimp next time. THE BAD: The Milanesa my wife tried, which I had a few bites of, was way too thin and dry for me. This super thin style only works on a Torta since the toppings add the necessary moisture. At $10, this was not the best. This is my second time and was better than the first. Kids didn't like what they tried the last time but didn't eat this time. Pretty sure our next visit will be the charm!

I have been here a few times and went again today. I had 3 tacos, as did my wife. I usually get the al pastor or asada tacos, but I chose 3 I hadn't had yet.The tortillas - They aren't the best I've ever had, but they are good ones.bacon and egg - I enjoyed it. It's scrambled bacon and eggs and not eggs with a strip across.barbacoa - My wife and I each had one and when we opened the tortilla was soaked. We just dabbed it off and they were great. It was juice and not grease, which was nice since so many times that is not the case for barbacoa.chorizo and egg - Was decent. Good flavor for it.chorizo and potato - My wife had a couple of these. She liked them, but said the potato pieces were a bit large for her personal preference. Overall it's a decent place to have a quick bite on the go. I can't speak to the dining room as I have only done the drive through.

Once you look past the tiny parking lot and long lines. You're greeted with friendly workers, keep track of your ticket to hand to the person at the window. Their large lemonades best in town! Hands down it's sweet with just the right tang. Their migas huge serving perfect for 2 people! And their barbacoa plate is huge! Last me 2 days their food is always perfect and they never get my order wrong. If you have time go in and sit down it's a little tight so preferably no parties bigger than 6 please. :)

Great food, good service and affordable prices!! The breakfast potatoes tacos with ranchero sauce are so good, but if you add sausage will be way more than delicious! The picture says it all!!!

Really good food at an affordable price!Service okay and the waitress was considerate and friendly. I liked the small and quaint dining area it reminded me of the small restaurants back home. I had the menudo and it was really good. Salsa and chips are perfect.

Have only ever gone here for their breakfast tacos, but they are fantastic!!! I highly recommend the bacon, egg, potato, bean, and cheese tacos.