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El Jacalito

Mexican Restaurant$$$$

Big Bear Lake

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El Jacalito

5.9^/10

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"OMG....the margaritas are amazing!!"(6 Tips)
"Amazing chile rellenos and chicken tacos!!"(2 Tips)
"The Quesadilla is light and crispy and the Pollo Asada is amazing."(3 Tips)
"Chicken Quesadilla (get it with grilled chicken) & the salsa bar."(5 Tips)

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margaritas
good service
quesadillas
chile rellenos
great value
Mexican food
outdoor seating
salsa bar
chips and salsa
bar
corn tortillas
dinner
crispy food
lunch
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Andrea StewartAugust 8, 2014
The mango margarita is so good! Also the chips and salsa and notably delicious.
PatriciaNovember 10, 2017
Chicken Quesadilla (get it with grilled chicken) & the salsa bar.
Victoria LaurenJanuary 24, 2019
Love the chips. The Quesadilla is light and crispy and the Pollo Asada is amazing.
Janet Aguila KrauseSeptember 18, 2011
Been here 10+ times
I just love this restaurant :-) so much to choose from never had a bad experience. they treat us like family :-)
PatriciaNovember 10, 2017
If you’re going to get a margarita just ask for tequila, agave or triple sec and lime cuz their sour mix is terrible. Also sour mix should never be used in a margarita anyway!
Melissa MonteAugust 8, 2014
Everything is delicious! The tortilla soup is the best ever.
Vinay YakkundiNovember 18, 2019
Fajitas and salsa bar were great!
Leonard GlionnaJuly 3, 2011
Service is mediocre, too cramped, sit in the bar area for a cool breeze on a hot day. Carnitas are good. Big bear sunrise drink is a tasty screwdriver!
Brandon RichJanuary 31, 2015
Miches are whatever. Buy the stuff yourself and make it at home. Save your money.
RemoDecember 2, 2010
Chili verde quesadilla. Not on the menu, but, they will make it if you ask. Mad flava!!
Sandy KeedyFebruary 15, 2013
Amazing chile rellenos and chicken tacos!!
SuJuly 9, 2021
My son found a pebble in his Chile relleno. Wth!! No apology from the manager.
Dan MilanoMarch 6, 2011
Go for the corn tortillas, they'll melt in your mouth.
Annie 🌺 JalotaDecember 1, 2018
Chips and salsas are good. Not a lot of vegetarian options, I thought the food was just okay.
Lynn SDecember 8, 2013
Micheladas are great with corona
David SeerySeptember 22, 2014
Good salsa and margaritas
Debbie LeightDecember 30, 2013
El Jacalito means "the little shack".
Matt WittigJuly 3, 2010
Great outdoor patio for dining. Order a margarita -- they're huge (18 oz)!
Diane HurtadoApril 29, 2012
OMG....the margaritas are amazing!!
Raffy Luna-VasquezJanuary 28, 2012
To be honest myself, it was OKAY. Not really great food. Quesdilla chicken tasted nasty. Chip with salsa taste like plain.
Jenny Benny HillSeptember 2, 2010
great ceviche! service is slow but the foods good.
Vino Las VegasJune 12, 2010
Very large helpings.. good value
Tom LangeJune 9, 2012
Barbacoa burrito is underwhelming.
ScottDecember 21, 2013
Not a good Mexican place
Luciana ParanhosJanuary 2, 2016
Pratos grandes, se comer "normal" não peça entrada!! Pratos deliciosos! Boa pedida é taco salas!