Jacala Mexican Restaurant
In Business Since 1949
Serving your Local Area.
(210) 732-5222
Oldest Original Family Owned Restaurant Since 1949
Products and Services
* Great Mexican Food And Margaritas* Two Dinning Patios * Great Indoor And Outdoor Atmosphere* Puffy Tacos* Enchiladas* Chicken Fried Steaks* Steaks* Fajitas* Flautas* Flan* Jacalitos* Private Parties For Large Groups Welcome* Food To Go* Tacos* Sopapillas* Full Bar* Margarita's* Smoking Area* Name One Of The Top 10 Restaurants In San Antonio By The Concierge Association Of San Antonio
About Jacala Mexican Restaurant
* Oldest Original Family Owned Mexican Restaurant In San Antonio* The Best Mexican Food
Reviews
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Where the locals eat!
Posted by MikelEuzkadi on 6/8/2009
Jacala is probably one of the best-kept secrets in San Antonio's Mexican food scene. Located in an out-of-the-way West Avenue eatery, it's been in business since 1949. I've been eating there at least that long. When I have out-of-town guests that the first place we go. Their food is true Tex-Mex, and they're noted for their "puffy tacos" ( a mouth-watering conncoction of specially spiced beef and hand-tossed tortillas). But the 'coup de grace' is their Cheese Enchilada plate. Smothered in Jacala's signature chili (the tasty variety, not the super-hot type), Jacala's Enchilladas are 'to die for'. If you want to return to tell your friends that you've had the very best Mexican foot money can buy, tell your waiter you want a Number 3 plate (their most popular). For the lesser appetite, try the 'Lady's Special', or the identical 'Macho's Special'. Wash it all down with a Especial Maragarita, and you can truly go back having eaten the 'real thing'! As to the service; it's incomparable! Richard (now in his 70s, has been with Jacala since he was 18 years old. Hi protogee', Miguel, has been there at least 25 years. Guera (pronounced Wera) has been there at least as long as Miguel and runs the second tier of restaurant help with a professional touch. Want to show your sophistication? Try to find the well-hidden face of Jesus in the mural along the rear wall. As a hint: It's located in the trees where the 'Rosita Bridge' crosses the San Antonio River. A further hint: It's on the right hand side of the bridge. -0-
GREAT EXPERIENCE!
Posted by MARQUEZ35 on 12/15/2008
SATURDAY, DEC. 13, 2008 MY FAMILY OF FOUR WENT IN TO HAVE DINNER AT @ 8PM. WE SAT IN THE CHRISTMAS PATIO, ENJOYED THE FUNNIEST AND MOST TALENTED MARIACHIS' EVER AND JUST HAD A GREAT TIME ALL TOGETHER. OUR SERVER WAS HUMOROUS, ON TIME AND MOST OF ALL VERY COURTEOUS (TALL HISPANIC WITH PANCHO VILLA MUSTACHE HA HA!). WE ENJOYED OURSELVES AND WILL RETURN. WE USED OUR GC FROM RESTAURANT.COM AND AND OUR BILL PLUS TIP WAS LESS THAN $20. WOW! TASTY FOOD, GREAT ATMOSPHERE AND EXCEPTIONALLY PRICED MENU! THANKS JACALA! SEE YOU AGAIN IN A WEEK. TRUE STORY!
Best Tex-Mex in San Antonio
Posted by hvh123 on 11/6/2008
We had heard about this restaurant from friends that drive in from Kerrville. They said it is the best San Antonio has to offer and is very family oriented. We tried it and agree! The enchiladas are the best and the prices are very reasonable. I loved the Margaritas and the atmosphere. Very hometown feeling and great food.
Excellent Tortillas!
Posted by Intrigued2006 on 11/16/2007
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!!
very small amount of food
Posted by suziebuzie13 on 7/26/2007
I tried the no. # 3 the puffy tacos were so small and I said where is the meat? the enchilads were not good the flour tottiles were very greasy. the chips was the only thing good Please Don't EAT There.
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