El Jacalito

250 reviews

8465 S Commercial Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

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About

El Jacalito is a Mexican restaurant located at 8465 S Commercial Ave, Chicago, IL 60617. It has received 250 reviews with an average rating of 4.6 stars.

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Hours

Monday10AM-5PM
Tuesday10AM-5PM
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
Friday10AM-5PM
Saturday10AM-5PM
Sunday10AM-5PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of El Jacalito: 8465 S Commercial Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

  • El Jacalito has 4.6 stars from 250 reviews

  • Mexican restaurant

  • "Imagine having handmade tortillas being prepared right before your eyes"

    "Really good restaurant"

    "No name on building didnt know about it until my husband told me"

    "My FIRST time here and it was amazing"

    "The food here is really good authentic Mexican food"

Reviews

  • Byron Ferguson

Imagine having handmade tortillas being prepared right before your eyes. Or better yet, come here and grab some for yourself. Eat some of the best tasting Mexican food anywhere! A great family owned establishment tucked away on the southeast side of the city that's going to be one of your new favorite spots.

  • chinolkn

Really good restaurant. Even tho is small its quality its amazing. I had eaten here back around 2009 i think and barely came back this year even tho the pandemic and the tacos, meat and all food in general still have that good taste that I remember.. Such good flavors. Try the Al Pastor super taco. …

  • Anna Marquez

No name on building didnt know about it until my husband told me. I had the steak Torta and man for $6.99 that bad boy was big and delicious and full of flavor. Great value. My husband had the $8.99 Steak burrito also . Will be back. Also staff is very nice.

  • Paige Ariele

My FIRST time here and it was amazing. I tried the pollo, steak, & pastor tacos all of them were delicious! I added cheese on all of them with a side of sour cream. Oh and they make everything to order even the guacamole ❤️ I love this

  • Elizabeth Gonzalez

The food here is really good authentic Mexican food. The portions are great as are the prices. One of my favorite things to get is the gordita de chicharron con chile I highly recommend it. I’ve tried several dishes and this time I had the

  • Michael Haddon

El Jacalito has the best Tacos in the south side!! The steak Taco is the tastiest Taco I had since I was in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The place is very small and old fashioned. You must get here early if you wanna get a table, since there

  • Alex Sanchez

I won't lie I love their food but the wait time is horrible if you are planning to sit and eat be ready to wait the wait is longer than going to the emergency room at cook country hospital also the facilities are dirty you figure they

  • Gacha Alex

The restaurant is small, but there are many Great qualities that make up for that! Great food, Great Flavors! Great people! Very Family oriented….fast service! I just love this place! Their Defly in my top 5!!!❤️ …

  • Salvador Ramirez

Some of the best Mexican food in South Chicago. You have to try their Chavella/hamburger, it is a double burger, ham, lettuce, grilled onion, and sauce, that's out of this world. Will definitely satisfy a hungry appetite!

  • Ronald Brown

The food was amazing..I loved the small hole in the wall type theme they have going on. However, it shouldn’t take 30-40mins to cook a burrito dinner. Next time I’ll call an extra 20-30mins before I leave the house. More

  • Ramone Handy

Excellent food , great service and the food is homemade they prepared everything in the moment so fresh and wonderful flavors from the best cosine from Mexico and the best attention for the owner of the joint!!! More

  • John Kelly

Best Tacos on this planet There steak tacos are Great. And if you like Tostadas give it a try you will love them. I guarantee you will love them!!!!!! ✌ …

  • MJ MJ

I just payed 10.50$ for a big burrito w carne asada descent price I give this place a 3.5 Would hv been a 4 if the carne asada had better flavor. But the salsa helped. Overall good place n cheap.

  • Mykhailo Sabatura

Wonderful place with perfect food and atmosphere. Service is exceptional. Staff is friendly, forthcoming and extremely knowledgeable on any menu item as well as general cuisine recommendations.

  • Steve Bruns

This place is good, run by a mother and daughter real Mexican food looks like a hole in the wall. I dont like the green peppers in the meat. But everyone I have taken there likes it!

  • Tonya Walker

The lady offer me a flat grill chicken leg It was very tasty, I always get there tacos and the gentleman in the back always make me a batch of very soft but crunchy chips, yummy

  • Charmian Kuykendoll

I ate 3 steak tacos within the hour, I became sick! Food poison . My daughter ate 3 chicken tacos and she enjoyed her meal. The services was great! If that helps any. …

  • Joel Gonzalez

Place is not the best but food is very very good! Service was slow but maybe because it was lunch time... Will come back again for sure but at a different time.

  • Gracie

Pollo con Mole served on Wednesdays was very tasty. It was served with rice and beans and their homemade tortillas. It was Carry out only!

  • Ethan Guzman-Barron

Best tacos around! Don't let the appearance fool you - it's a hole in the wall, but the food is great. Homemade tortillas too

  • Charles Montano Jr

My orders have always been made well. BEWARE!! Business card says 6PM but it seems like they close earlier in the summer

  • Arif Ali

This is the best Mexican food I’ve ever had. Super authentic food with a fair price. I love it.
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  • rosy paz

Love the Super Taco It's freshly made and gluten-free Best "Hole in the Wall"/ Dive place in South Chicago

  • Delia Cruz

Food is lovely feels like eating at home very welcoming and staff beyond friendly service is fabulous.

  • Walter ParksIV

Always a great experience. Great food that's fresh and made in front of you, clean establishment.

  • Bob the builder pyrkowski

The best tacos around. Made to order. Not dried up reheated burned up meat
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  • Hired Hand Junk Services LLC

We love to stop by when we are in Chicago to eat a Super Taco. Great Service and very Tasty!

  • Elia Alvarez

We ordered a sope and a huarache. They were huge and delicious.
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  • Branden Rodriguez

1000 out of 1000 excellent everytime I MRAN EVERYTIME
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  • Sandra Ponce

Love this place. The best gorditas in town. My favorite is the super taco …

  • Jocelyn Akhalu

Its very tasty And my favorite cook is Ms. Janice
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  • Chris Macias

Great food/service atmosphere is casual and small
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  • SHAVONNE SAUNDERS

Food was good. I just didnt see a menu, don't really know what all they cook.

  • Frieda Coleman

Very nice service. The staff are super nice. The food is delicious!

  • Rene V

They have some of the best chilaquiles.
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  • Mostafa Mohammad

Always good food. Home cooked feel too. Mom and pop Mexican …

  • Richard Garcia

Good food and prices. I strongly recommend having the super taco

  • cesar garcia

Best food in town love my super taco! And the Huarache

  • Karla Avalos

Delicious super taco! …

  • Saul Espejel

Great homemade taste food here!

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