El Jalisco
North Hampton Square,2915-301 Kerry Forest Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL, 32309
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Address :
North Hampton Square,2915-301 Kerry Forest Pkwy
Tallahassee, FL, 32309 - Phone (850) 668-1002
- Website https://eljalisco.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Very Loud
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Julie C.
Was lucky to visit this LOVE while in Tally and WOW how we miss it! The best Mexican that we have ever had! Love the atmosphere! Love hanging out at the bar, best margaritas and best Mexican hands down! We will ALWAYS visit while in Tallahassee as we have yet to find anything better in all of our down south travels!
(5)Bill H.
Hard to say if the food was good or not but the service SUCKED. Waited for 10 minutes when place was dead at 3:30today. Wave at bartender no luck getting service. Look around front desk no luck. Finally just call their number and the guy says they don't take reservations. I said no I want a table now I'm in your restaurant now. He said someone will set you at front. At that point I look around. No ones comes. Bail to another place to eat. Too much bs for a taco.
(1)Paul F.
We'd been to their other location and not liked it, so this one was a pleasant surprise. We got there just after 6, and were glad we did, as it started filling up shortly after. As others have mentioned, service is quick and efficient. The food isn't the most exciting I've had, but that's not what I'm looking for when I go out for Mexican, so it was spot on. Parking was a bit confusing at first, but there's ample around back. We also noticed they seem to do a very good take-out business.
(3)SabrahandHailey G.
AS GOOD AS IT GETS. I would like to start this off by addressing the recent 'allegations' about some 'healhcode' 'violations' ??????????????????????????????? I go tot El Jalisco at least once a week. AT LEAST! I have read the report and can vouch that it is 100 % NOT true. Food: Incredible. Indescribable.No one can understand my absolute adoration of Mexican food. It is as if I am eating food made by the hand of God. I love it. After a tough week, this truly is the only thing that can keep my spirits up lifted. I am ALWAYS the first one at the table done.. Then, I eat the remaining chips (FREE BY THE WAY - FREE DELICIOUS CHIPS) and snack on the others leftovers. This may sound out of line, I DONT CARE!! When i walk through those big, beautiful double doors, my impulse control does NOT come with me. I can't stop myself. I could literally eat this food until I die. Let me specify: I do not mean I could eat it everyday until I died. I mean I could eat it for hours on end with no interruption until my body simply shut down. I wouldn't mind at all. Also great waitstaff!! Very friendly and cool.. amazing environment. Great decor. Somewhat homey. There is eve a donkey sculpture you can climb up on and get some pics with. GREAT IDEA!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it. My favorite thing, for lunch, is the LSP 15. For dinner, any of the vegetarian combos are AMAZING. (If you're feeling FUN: come HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is my favorite restaurant!!! In conclusion, PLEASE give them YOUR business. I NEED this place to stay open until I DIE. ! OVERALL: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
(5)Allison E.
Great service and good food. Not the best in town, but a fun place to eat and have drinks with friends. Love the chips and salsa!!
(3)Lawrence B.
General tex-mex. nothing special, nothing bad. Average all the way. But in a good way. No surprises. You can bring grandmother, (who doesn't like spicy food) to an exotic Mexican restaurant. She will love it. I don't think they even have a hot pepper (chile) in the whole place. Maybe a picture of one. On another note, this seems to be where all of the high school kids go to lunch. multiple packs of them waltzed in as if they had two hours to eat. I think i remember having like 30 minutes for lunch in high school... Well, if you are the only kid in the cafeteria for 2 lonely hours a day, know that everyone is probably at The Jalisco.
(3)Brian C.
Just driving through town and stopped for dinner based on reviews. For a Monday, they were busy and way understaffed. The bar was a wet mess and the place stank. Still waiting on the food...
(1)J S.
Recommend sitting at the bar for the best service. Salsa is good. Food is okay texmex fare.
(3)Andy J.
I'm a fan of all of the local El Jalisco locations...but this one is my favorite! You can enjoy the great drink specials while avoiding the crowds (and students) that flock to the North Monroe Street location.
(5)Valerie G.
Standard, run of the mill Mexican food at an unexpectedly high price. Made the mistake of ordering a couple of top shelf skinny 'ritas here, the only Mexican place in town where these are not 2-4-1. My first skinny was actually made wrong but gracefully changed out by our courteous server, Onesimo, who ensured that the second was made correctly so kudos to him! I got the steak ranchero, which was actually really good. Now, don't bother telling them how you want your steak done because it's so thin it pretty much always comes out well done. However, while it wasn't necessarily juicy, it also wasn't hard, which is always appreciated. The ranchero sauce they put on it is SO good, it has a smoky spice to it that will have you going back for more well after you're full. The portion size is large, as it should be given their prices. All in all, our bill for 2 came out to be $96, which is far more expensive than any other Mexican restaurant in town. I was only surprised because I don't necessarily think of El Jalisco as a place where I'd have a nice $100 meal and the atmosphere doesn't really justify the price. But, I am a glutton, and I definitely left feeling full and satisfied. And you know what they say ¡barriguita llena, corazon contento! (which roughly translates to "full belly, happy heart" for my non-Spanish speaking friends)
(3)John C.
I spent half of my adult life in downtown Chicago, so I was fortunate to have a badass authentic Mexican place seemingly on every corner, which is why I was skeptical of joints like El Jalisco when I moved back to Tallahassee. Somewhat surprisingly, the place is actually pretty good. The choriqueso dip in particular is nothing short of sensational. Most everything on the menu is solid, plus their chips and salsa are tasty, too. Do yourself a favor and get yourself a skinny margarita when visiting the bar, because not only is it a fraction of the calories, but it's much more satisfying to the pallet.
(4)Lady D.
I like it! Finally Mexican close to home. I agree that the food is not too spicy - but that's ok. I can add hot sauce. I've tried the bean dip, guacamole, queso dip with the best being the queso dip. Good deals: the cheesesteak burrito, enchilladas. After visiting several times, I'm a fan!
(4)Richard B.
Absolutely the worst mexican Resturant in Talahassee, Bad Food, Bad Drinks, Rude waiters, Wothless managers, Nuff Said
(1)Fat G.
Based on the size of the crowds at the newly opened NE location for El Jalisco, this Mexican eatery has hit a home run. A LONG home run! In a restaurant that has had an unsuccessful under several prior incarnations, El J consistently packs in the customers. The Fat Guys have yearned for a decent NE Mexi-eatery since the demise of Morelia, and we've gotten our wish. El Jalisco has remodeled the former Cabel's American Grill building into an American tourist vision of a Mexi restaurant. The decor is pleasing -- not overdone. We've visited several times, and the store ranges from busy to uber busy, with the lobby waiting area full to overflowing. Early seems better to snag a table, but there is a large outdoor patio offering expanding waiting and seating. The great recent weather beckons al fresco dining. And the full bar (a real bar) is quite inviting, the pours on the strong side. Let's talk food. It's good AmeriMex. Not truly authentic Mexican food, but well adjusted to American tastes. We've yet to have a 'bad' meal, though we have experienced swings in consistency of entrees. I like enchiladas with green sauce, 'verdes', and I love spicy heat. My partner likes enchiladas verdes but not so spicy. Her first try netted 4 well filled chicken enchi's with a very spicy green sauce. She found it so spicy that we ended up switching entrees (I had chix fajitas) so she could eat. The few bites I managed from my fajitas were quite good, by the way, and my wife polished off most of the dish. I found her enchiladas to my liking for spiciness, but I'd guess they would be overhot for many diners. However... ...last night I ordered enchiladas verdes, and they were nearly devoid of spicy zip. A reaction to diner complaints, perhaps? I used half the bottle of hot sauce to zing up the taste. My partner's choice was dinner chicken enchiladas, netting her 3 nicely stuffed enchis lightly dressed with red enchi sauce. Light on spice heat, she loved them (though she did add the tortilla chip salsa to her food). I think I got a bit ahead of myself. Service has consistently been good, but last evening it was excellent. Quick, friendly, attentive but not overbearing. The obligatory basket of tortilla chips (these pleasantly warmed) with a mild dipping salsa hit the table a moment after we were seated. In most Mexi restaurants we have been able to finish the majority of the starter chips (hence the Fat Guy moniker?) before our entrees were delivered. Last night the meal arrived piping hot less than halfway through the chips. Great job, El J! Both preps featured sour cream, lettuce, tomato (fairly good ones), and a so-so guacamole. The crowds consist of young, old, middle aged, suits, jeans -- truly a full range of people. It can be a bit noisy, but overall we've had okay experiences. We do recommend El Jalisco's newest location. Good (not exceptional) food and good service, but it can be crowded with a wait. They're doing something right. Enjoy.
(3)Phillip W.
Overpriced Mexican food that honestly isn't that good. Service is less than average. It's also extremely noisy, so you aren't going here on a date. It's the opposite of a stress reliever. I'm definitely looking for a better Mexican restaurant next time I decide to eat out that way.
(2)Debbie K.
Worst food ever. Terrible fajita salad. Just a jumbled up mess. Cold stale shell. Two visits here, with same results. Even though not a busy night, the waiters were inconvenienced to serve.
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