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Jacala Mexican Restaurant
- Mexican
- San Antonio, TX
About this business
* Oldest Original Family Owned Mexican Restaurant In San Antonio * The Best Mexican Food, WIFI: YES
Location details
606 West Ave, San Antonio, TX, 78201, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Simply The Best – We are 3 GENERATIONS of Jacala diners and the food is simply the best we have found anywhere in San Antonio. Living here gives us the opportunity to try many different Tex Mex eateries but we ALWAYS return to Jacala. The flour tortillas are made fresh everyday (in fact you can watch them being made at any given hour) and the puffy tacos may be petite but don't let their size fool you,,,,they are delicious and filling. The chips and salsa are always fresh (the salsa can be shipped anywhere in the continental... read more
Best in San Antonio – I read the reviews posted and could not believe some people did not like the Green Enchiladas. It is a required taste, but I have to have them at least once/week. I have been eating there for over 30 years and come in from Bulverde just for the Green Enchiladas! My wife loves the cheese enchiladas with the # 4B. I can't get that cheese anywhere else and I 've tried lots of Mexican restaurants. It is busy sometimes, but it is authentic and "old San Antonio". If I ever have a problem, they are ready to fi... read more
Stay Away! – I have never had Mexican food this bad. I am new to San Antonio and I was expecting to get great Mexican food here. This place is not it. I chose this place because I wanted to try a puffy taco & the description on CitySearch was appealing. We were seated right away but the Customer Service was not impressive. They were not rude, but not welcoming or friendly at all. I ordered the chicken enchiladas with green sauce & an order of puffy tacos. The chicken enchiladas were not edible. The green sauce was very sour,... read more
Business response:
We are sorry you did not like the food as we have been in business over 60 years and are a "destination" restaurant. Please call us and we will be happy to accommodate you another time.
Bad seating & Bad food – We used to dine at this restaurant maybe once a month, forgiving the tasteless beans 'n rice, and greasy, mushy "puffy tacos" because the cheese enchiladas w/carne were so delicious. We started ordering ala carte. But the last time we visited on a weeknite, it was a little busy so we ended up seated right in front of the swinging kitchen doors. Bad start. But we were hungry enough to stay. Bad decision. My date ordered the cheese enchiladas & I ordered the chile relleno. Bad choice. The cheese enchil... read more
Business response:
Sorry you were disappointed. After 60 years, we have five generations of families still eating there as they say it's nice to "come home to Jacala" where some things never change! I eat the Chile Relleno once a week and am never disappointed. Please call us and we will be happy to offer you a comp. meal! Thanks.
I don't know what is with all the great reviews.... – Thanks to citysearch, my boyfriend and I wasted a meal on Jacala. The food was tasteless and gross. The enchiladas were disgusting, the meat tasted like it had been sitting in the back for days. The only cool thing was our waiter. He was entertaining, but not enough to EVER go back to this terrible place.
Business response:
Jacala cannot be accused of tasteless and gross food or we would not have been here for six decades. Fresh food everyday. The best San Antonio has!
best corn tortillas – I have eaten here since the mid-70's...I love it! The cheese enchiladas (minus the carne topping, just go for the gravy) are the best I've ever had. The puffy tacos are different and yummy. The staff is usually pretty nice and the speed of the meal from the time you order is, for the most part, very quick. I have to pace myself on the corn tortillas, brought fresh from the cooker to your table. yum!
Not what we expected – We were extremely disappointed after reading all the rave reviews. We were visiting from St. Louis and could find nothing great about this restaurant. Give me the riverwalk any day. My fajita's were blah and the rice and beans were cold. It was a wasted vacation meal and out of the way. I did not even like the chips or salsa. My husband loves pork carnitas and there was not any pork on the menu. If you are vacationing- don't waste your time.
Business response:
I am sorry you were disappointed, but we have been in business over 60 years and seat over 300. We could not have done that with tasteless food. Our hot sauce is sold all over Texas and we would love to send you some!
You owe it to yourself to get "hooked" on this Tex Mex classic. Food, Service, both A+ – I've dined at this family restaurant since the '60's and have never, never, been disappointed at the great quality of the food or service. Jacalitos, enciladas, puffy tacos, fresh tortillas are just wonderful. As a former restaurant owner and operator I can attest that this is one place you will not want to miss when in SA. It's hands-down one top 2 or 3 Tex Mex restaurants in a town that boasts some of the best in Texas. Sit in a booth ... read more
I have been eating at Jacala since I was 15 years old...nearly 35 years and the food has remained constant in quality and quantity. The flour tortillas are made fresh daily and served piping hot. The puffy tacos are some of the best in San Antonio and while they are small and delicate, you'll never leave Jacala hungry. My family lives out of state but a trip home would not be the same without at least one dinner at Jacala and sometimes two! Great food ladies...keep up the tradition!!
Frequently asked questions about Jacala Mexican Restaurant
How is Jacala Mexican Restaurant rated?
Jacala Mexican Restaurant has a 4.1 star rating with 2,539 reviews.
When is Jacala Mexican Restaurant open?
Jacala Mexican Restaurant is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.
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