Great food and down to earth atmosphere, it's been out regular spot for ten years! Highly recommend!

Its getting harder and harder to find places we haven't been too, but this was a great find. Service was good. Its an older place, but clean inside....Started with the usual Chips, Salsa and queso....Salsa helped out the queso with a bit more spice. Chips were fresh. Wife had the beef enchiladas with Chipotle sauce, no beans double rice. Not a fan of the $1 upcharge for sauce sub....makes zero sense for this. I had the Enchiladas Bandera with 3 sauces, beans and rice. Everything was super hot and very flavorful. Overall a great visit.

Great food, great service. The waitresses learn your eggs and tortilla preference fast. I usually so breakfast here. Tonight I had dinner, the guisado salsa verde. Never had it before - tender pork chunks in a very spicy green sauce. I love heat, so this has that good burn. Next time I'll be a little less adventurous, but I love trying new things. Big portions for a good price and close to my apartment. Love this place!

I recently asked my sister-in-law, "where can I get the best Menudo in Austin? " She immediately replied " El Jacalito on Oltorf! It was my father's favorite Menudo place! " I finished a little early this afternoon, so I thought I would give it a try, and I was not disappointed, it's my favorite kind, the Menudo is extremely spicy & flavorful with lots of tripe. And of course it came with the perfect onions, jalapeño and lime garnish. Of course I had to try the shrimp cocktail, which was also excellent, and huge lol! The chips and hot sauce were lovely. Finally , the Mexican martini, for me a little too sweet and mild to qualify as a Mexican martini, but it was actually absolutely delicious and I would definitely order it again. I am definitely returning back here again, next time I want to try the enchiladas or the fajita platter.

I've been going there for many years. It's conveniently close to my apartment. The food is very good. Never have had a problem. Service has always been on point. The staff addresses me by name. They certainly appreciate their customers

On a visit to Austin and once again El Jacalito delivers. It's pretty amazing to say a drive FROM San Antonio to get quality Tex-Mex in Austin is necessary but this place is a model of consistency. A+

Food was perfectly served, both hot and delicious. Service was above and beyond with good suggestions. The house margarita was tart and strong. All in all a great meal and very reasonably priced.

Amazing food, fideo and customer service. 10/10 will return here again and highly suggest this to everyone!