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El Jalisco

Restaurant Mexican restaurant

Local Mexican chain serving classic dishes, beer & wine in a casual, vibrant setting. People often mention good, service, nice, restaurant,


Address

5471 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36109, United States

Website

eljaliscomontgomeryal.com

Contact

+1 334-409-2078

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (781 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Monday: (Martin Luther King Jr
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (8) service (6) nice (6) restaurant (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 1/5 Y2K B. 1 year ago on Google
    I guess I needed a reminder why I stopped coming here other than them losing one of their best waitresses Mel. Buyer beware!!! This used to be a great place to dine. Since new management took over service is in toilet. The pictures will tell you better than I can: Reduced portions (by half for same price), no substitutions allowed (I wasn't told this until after I placed my order.), no concept whatsoever of customer satisfaction, plastic ware instead of silverware, and the straw that broke the camel's back cold food = DONE AND WILL NOT BE BACK! 😡
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 CALG R. 2 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed visiting here.. Unlimited nacho chips starter with home made salsa! Their orchata is the best! Anyway, comparing to other mexican restaurants nearby.. Food is delicious and prices are decent with its serving size. 1 order can be for sharing actually. Servers are really friendly and their service is really great! making sure that your visit will be worth while. I've visited here twice with my husband and some friends and will sure to keep visiting. Try their Cheese dip ($3.99), Orchata ($2.19), Shrimp adobe ($13.99), El Jalisco Quesa steak ($10.98).. Liquor is kinda expensive ($9.99).
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tristiana M. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was great. Brought out to us in a timely manner. Friendly staff. Very helpful. My dad ended up spilling some tea, and they were very quick with trying to help us get moved to another table and even at my request remade my food due to tea spilling in it. Great, Friendly, & Fast. I'll def. Be back. 🙂
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Missy M. 2 years ago on Google
    Do not go here!!!! Absolutely disgusting! The plates and cups were dirty! The drinks were horrible! Marietta was absolutely rude! No customer service at all! Do NOT waste your time or money!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Annette Harrison Hogan (. 9 months ago on Google
    The Mexican music and decor has a great ambiance and the staff very nice. Daily lunch special about $5. Margarita had good flavor. Will go again
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kathleen B. 4 years ago on Google
    Always friendly and accommodating my vegetarian diet. Everyone greets you with a smile and the food is delicious! Great skinny margarita! I'm not sure how they make it but by the time I'm done I don't care 😄
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Richard L. 1 year ago on Google
    I'll have to say, the food is always good, especially when you get what you ordered. Staff is very unfriendly and when told they brought the wrong item will stand at your table and argue with you and try to shame you into paying for their screw-up. I'll wait 6 months and see if they improve.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Justin D. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was okay. Too hot inside the restaurant. One waitress with one guy "helping" her. Long wait times to be seated, order, get drinks, etc for a nearly empty restaurant, although the server made it extremely clear she is the only one working, hasn't had a day off, is tired, etc. Repeatedly. To the point of being off-putting.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 The Burrell S. 11 months ago on Google
    This place had a pleasant vibe and the food and drinks was delicious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Coty H. 6 months ago on Google
    Waited a very long time to try to El Jalisco's. There are so many good Mexican spots in Montgomery that it wasn't until I moved close by that I felt the need to try them. Nothing was inedible but boy was I really sad that nothing was great. The highlight was the Agua Pina with honorable mention for the choriqueso. The taco being the worst and the chicken quesadilla and the chicken flautas, that the menu said would be beef, tied for second worst... Which is my whole entree. Server was nice but awkward, building has seen better days, the first person I saw didn't speak, but the decor was nice. Wouldn't flat out refuse to go back but I certainly would recommend other spots close by. Paid $30 after tip and it wasn't worth that.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 James H. 1 year ago on Google
    Good morning all. This review is based on the past two visits. This used to be our go to for Mexican in Mintgomery AL. We when there about seven months ago and we a bit taken back my the lack of service and quality of food tast. Food was bland and took an unusual amount of time for drink order. Once food arrived, that was the last of thewaitress. Last night, same thing occurred with the same result. Food bland, only on server for the entire restaurant. To the owner, get out and start assisting, it is your business. We have decided to never return. I felt I was robbed due to the price. Fajitas for two, margaritas x2, and one water. $47.50, the sad part, mostly veggies for a meal.

  • 1/5 Donna V. 1 year ago on Google
    Very disappointed. I could barely eat the entree. It just wasn't good at all. The salsa and chips were very good though. Wasted my money.

  • 3/5 Cultured R. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food and good value. The staff are nice and the restaurant is well taken care of. However, I feel like it could be better.

  • 4/5 Meshia S. 1 year ago on Google
    The food, drinks, and service here is awesome!!! It's a little Mexican restaurant that's often over looked but my husband and I love it. It's a nice little getaway!!!

  • 4/5 Jason Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly service. The food was good. I had the grilled chicken with rice and beans.

  • 5/5 Kate L. 9 months ago on Google
    This restaurant accommodated a group of 23 efficiently. They easily separated alcohol from food and soft drinks. The Verde sauce was amazing. There was parking for our 56-person bus. Was really pleased with the whole thing and it was affordable.

  • 2/5 Pk 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped in on our way home from Biloxi to Atlanta. Very disappointed. Margaritas tasted like sweet and sour. I agree with other reviews. Food not very good. Menu, glass, and silverware was dirty. Waitress was nice but not very attentive.

  • 1/5 Carla H. 3 months ago on Google New
    The food ….lets discuss this …for 17.99 ..I feel robbed .it was a thin flat piece of steak…small piece of chicken and some shrimp…the rice was hard I was just done…no wonder they were empty that should have been a sign..the waitress was ok but I definitely Will not be back..it’s a shame I paid $40 plus for two dinners and then had to go to another place to get something to eat..I wish I had read the other reviews before I wasted my money


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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