El Jalisco Valleydale

My daughter and I went here today for their grand opening. The service was amazing. We ordered the vegetarian fajitas and the nachos mexicano. The food was delicious and the portions were large. We will definitely be back.💛

05-20-24 Excellent Service and Great food again! 💛

06-10-24 I met some friends for dinner. There were 5 of us and we had the best time! We get the "flight of margaritas" and it was so good to try 4 flavors amongst us. We ordered the "Nachos El Jalisco" and it was such a bag portion. 3 of us are off of it! I just can't say enough great things about this place! (Adding new pics)💛

Published 2 years ago

Great neighborhood restaurant. Good food, great menu with lots of choices for food and beverages. Delicious margaritas. Friendly and attentive staff.

Published a year ago

We always eat at Hacienda, and love the friendly staff and fresh tasty food. We tried El Jalisco, and were a bit sad. It is not bad for a chain restaurant, but it is not great. The ingredients are not as good and fresh. The margaritas are a giant class of fruit juice with just a little tequila. BTW the top shelf margarita at Hacienda is awesome!

For a party of six, 18% gratuity was added, which I unfortunately missed and tipped twice.

If you have not tried Hacienda, we strongly suggest you do.

Published a year ago

Customer Service was quick, efficient, and friendly. Service made this visit enjoyable. We ordered the fish tacos, Verde Steak Burrito, and Cheese and a Beef Enchilada with Red Sauce. We also ordered queso for the chips. When I say quick, the chips are immediately served, drinks and queso order taken and delivered in less than five minutes. The queso was served hot and creamy. On the night we dined in, the restaurant was at 90% capacity. We were surprised at how quick we received our food. The food was served hot. The amount of food is well worth the money. Its appreciative to have servers who keep your drink refills flowing and checking in with their tables.

Published 2 years ago

I just moved here and me and my wife wanted to try something new to us in the area and we came here. We were greeted quickly and seated right away. They took our drink order and brought us chips and salsa with the drinks. We ordered a cheese dip and it came out instantly. Placed our order, my wife got the pick 2, she chose the chicken quesadilla and a chile relleno, which came with rice and beans. I got the Quesabirria (birria quesadilla,) both entrees came out quickly and were very good. I would go back.

Published 2 years ago

I brought in my family with young children, the staff were very supportive with our small children. The food was great. The chicken burrito was extra tender. There was also some interesting options that are not found at standard Mexican restaurants. In all, we will be back.

Published a year ago

I got the nachos Mexicano. It was delicious! They had 3 to 4 tv’s going with sports. The service was great! The salsa was on point too. If you haven’t tried it, today is their first day open. You will not regret it!

Published 2 years ago

Was looking forward to coming here as it is a new restaurant just opened. Tried the pick three dinner with the enchilada, tamale and chili con Carne all three were sort of just bland not great was not a big fan of the ground meat as it was very small and sort of granular, not a lot of seasoning that that may just be me because I do like things a little spicier, the wife got chicken enchiladas and they were also bland chicken filling the sauces, However, we’re tasty on the items.they do charge extra if you want a hot sauce to put in your salsa and right now, they do not have a liquor license yet.

Published 2 years ago

We always eat at Hacienda, and love the friendly staff and fresh tasty food. We tried El Jalisco, and were a bit sad. It is not bad for a chain restaurant, but it is not great. The ingredients are not as good and fresh. The margaritas are a giant class of fruit juice with just a little tequila. BTW the top shelf margarita at Hacienda is awesome!

For a party of six, 18% gratuity was added, which I unfortunately missed and tipped twice.

If you have not tried Hacienda, we strongly suggest you do.

Published a year ago

Great neighborhood restaurant. Good food, great menu with lots of choices for food and beverages. Delicious margaritas. Friendly and attentive staff.

Published a year ago

I brought in my family with young children, the staff were very supportive with our small children. The food was great. The chicken burrito was extra tender. There was also some interesting options that are not found at standard Mexican restaurants. In all, we will be back.

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

This was our first time here and I’m writing this review from the table because I couldn’t wait. The queso is some of the best around. The Birria is SO good! My husband got it and I tried to steal it away!! My steak burrito was excellent!! Would highly recommend!!

Published a year ago

The Horchata here is by far the best Horchata I’ve ever had!!

Published a year ago

Disrespectful ah waiter

Published a year ago

The waiter had a attitude

Published a year ago

Great margaritas!! Great price!

Published a year ago

The margaritas are amazing. Plus 2 dollar Mexican beer!!

Published a year ago

I think they think "top shelf" means "really big" rather than premium ingredients. We ordered top shelf margs and they brought out these ridiculous sized margaritas that was mostly sugar for $16 each. I'm sure the profit margin is good for the business but not a very good drink for the customer unless you like giant glasses of lime kool aid with a splash of tequila. The wife's enchiladas were fine but my fajitas were maybe the thinnest serving of meat I've ever had. Oh well was hoping for better since so close to home but I can see why its not doing a ton of biz in our area.

Published a year ago

Food is very good and they serve a good portion. Service is also good and friendly

Published a year ago

We looked at the menu online and went because of the picture of their veggie fajitas. Turns out, even though we clicked on Valleydale menu that is not a representation of their food. There are no carrots or zucchini in their veggie fajita as pictured. My daughter being a vegetarian didn’t eat because she didn’t want a fajita with just bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms and squash. They need to change their menu to depict their food. Other than my daughter being in a bad mood because she didn’t eat, the food was actually quite good.

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Very good service with delicious street tacos! I highly recommend this restaurant. Much better than la hacienda

Published a year ago

Great food and quick service

Published a year ago

Great good! It's not your traditional style of Mexican restaurant atmosphere but it's definitely worth a visit.

Published a year ago

Great food, but the drinks are expensive with very little alcohol. The El J's Margarita is $17 and you cant taste any alcohol :(

Published a year ago

This place is great and I'm glad to have it so close to home. Fast service and the food was perfect..

Published a year ago

Great atmosphere. Great staff. Huge portions for the price. Margs good, but IMO could use a little more bang for the bucks.

Published a year ago

My daughter and I went here today for their grand opening. The service was amazing. We ordered the vegetarian fajitas and the nachos mexicano. The food was delicious and the portions were large. We will definitely be back.💛

05-20-24 Excellent Service and Great food again! 💛

06-10-24 I met some friends for dinner. There were 5 of us and we had the best time! We get the "flight of margaritas" and it was so good to try 4 flavors amongst us. We ordered the "Nachos El Jalisco" and it was such a bag portion. 3 of us are off of it! I just can't say enough great things about this place! (Adding new pics)💛

Published a year ago

First visit and service was wonderful! We enjoyed chicken fajitas and chicken quesadilla. Food was excellent! Highly recommend.

Published 2 years ago

We've eaten at El Jalisco a number of times now. It's been great every time - fresh, quality ingredients and good portions of delicious food. They also have reasonable prices. It hasn't been crowded either. Go see for yourself and enjoy.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Food was good but beer prices too high.

Published 2 years ago

How do you get in touch by phone? I left Rx sunglasses on table and can’t get anyone to answer the phone number listed!

Published 2 years ago

Great menu and food, but drinks are outrageous. $19 for a top shelf margarita and $13 for a regular. Couldn't even taste the alcohol. I'll order to go and drink at home!

Published 2 years ago

4.4 🌟 stars someone doesn't know food. This is some of the best Mexican food I had. I'm addicted I say. 6 🌟

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

I live in the area and was looking forward to try a New Mexican restaurant. I was very disappointed. I ordered a taco salad with grilled chicken. The food was bland with no type of Mexican flavor. The guacamole was okay but no flavor either. The salsa was too hot. I felt it was a waste of $15.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Excellent food and excellent service! This place is great!!

Published 2 years ago

I just moved here and me and my wife wanted to try something new to us in the area and we came here. We were greeted quickly and seated right away. They took our drink order and brought us chips and salsa with the drinks. We ordered a cheese dip and it came out instantly. Placed our order, my wife got the pick 2, she chose the chicken quesadilla and a chile relleno, which came with rice and beans. I got the Quesabirria (birria quesadilla,) both entrees came out quickly and were very good. I would go back.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Service and food were very nice. Would absolutely go back.

Published 2 years ago

Great service! Great food! Great prices! Will definitely be back!

Published 2 years ago

Got a to go order .. beef enchiladas rice beans. Reasonable! $13. Lots of chips and salsa. Great filling and tasteful meal. Will go back!

Published 2 years ago

This place was quite different from other Mexican restaurants I have been to. I’m tired of the same rice and beans and lettuce being served everywhere. I ordered the shrimp adobe and it was spicy but soooo good, definitely recommend. Can’t go wrong with the guacamole or cheese dips either!

The restaurant is large and spacious and d the service was great as well.

Published 2 years ago

We loved it. We'll be back!

Published 2 years ago

Just loved it!

Published 2 years ago

Friendly service and great Mexican food variety

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Customer Service was quick, efficient, and friendly. Service made this visit enjoyable. We ordered the fish tacos, Verde Steak Burrito, and Cheese and a Beef Enchilada with Red Sauce. We also ordered queso for the chips. When I say quick, the chips are immediately served, drinks and queso order taken and delivered in less than five minutes. The queso was served hot and creamy. On the night we dined in, the restaurant was at 90% capacity. We were surprised at how quick we received our food. The food was served hot. The amount of food is well worth the money. Its appreciative to have servers who keep your drink refills flowing and checking in with their tables.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

It was pretty good but I still prefer San Antonio Grill in McCalla it's been my favorite for years. I try other places but they aren't as good. Especially the steak fajitas. I ordered a steak fajita but the steak was thin and the flavor wasn't nearly as good as San Antonio Grill.

Published 2 years ago

Great place!

Published 2 years ago

My family and I are loving this restaurant. The food is delicious, and the chips and salsa/queso are great. Everything is hot and fresh. The service has also been excellent, and we’ve been twice so far. The first time, the restaurant was slightly less busy so we even had more than one server check on us. I’m so happy to have El Jalisco in the neighborhood, and I am looking forward to making it my family’s new regular Mexican restaurant!

Published 2 years ago

This has to be the best Mexican food around Hoover. Had beef taco, steak enchilada, shredded chicken enchilada, beans and rice. Everything was delicious. The salsa is freshly made too!

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Food was cold, thin meat, rude service. Don’t waste your time.

Published 2 years ago

They have good food good service

Published 2 years ago

Was looking forward to coming here as it is a new restaurant just opened. Tried the pick three dinner with the enchilada, tamale and chili con Carne all three were sort of just bland not great was not a big fan of the ground meat as it was very small and sort of granular, not a lot of seasoning that that may just be me because I do like things a little spicier, the wife got chicken enchiladas and they were also bland chicken filling the sauces, However, we’re tasty on the items.they do charge extra if you want a hot sauce to put in your salsa and right now, they do not have a liquor license yet.

Published 2 years ago

Y'all this place is so new they still have the price on their light pendants! Such a great atmosphere. Dine in, take out, make reservations. Kid friendly and handicapped space

Published 2 years ago

Food was great. Staff was on top of their game

Published 2 years ago

Extremely average. I rarely add salt to food but everything needed salt added. Only been open for two days so maybe it’ll get better.

Published 2 years ago

Muy buena

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Wow, what a fantastic experience for opening night. The staff was fast, and the food was super tasty and fresh. The salsa was good, with a perfect amount of spice. I highly recommend the Quesabirria. It's perfect! Give them a try you will not be disappointed

Published 2 years ago

Great food very affordable. Clean and friendly setting, the waiters are very friendly and attentive. By far a better taste than other Mexican restaurants

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Great food. The Pollo El Jalisco was tender and had a great cheese sauce.

Published 2 years ago

Opening night. Everything went smoothly. Food was excellent. Service was fantastic. Will be back ....OFTEN!

Published 2 years ago

I got the nachos Mexicano. It was delicious! They had 3 to 4 tv’s going with sports. The service was great! The salsa was on point too. If you haven’t tried it, today is their first day open. You will not regret it!

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago