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Jacala Mexican Restaurant

606 West Ave
San Antonio, TX 78201
Phone: (210) 732-5222
Fax: (210) 492-6079
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Price:
$
Cross Street:
Hilderbrand St
Hours:
Sun-Thu 11am-9:45pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10:45pm

Message from Jacala Mexican Restaurant

Jacala Mexican Restaurant

The oldest originally owned Mexican Restaurant in San Antonio.

  • Try our Famous Enchiladas!
  • Award Winning Margaritas!
  • Lunch & Happy Hour Specials!

Jacala Mexican Restaurant first opened in San Antonio in 1949. It is the oldest originally owned Mexican restaurant in San Antonio. You will always find at least one member of the family's four generations around. Come by for award-winning margaritas and authentic Mexican food, including the restaurant's famous puffy tacos. We are just 10 minutes North of Downtown and the San Antonio Riverwalk.

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Editorial Description for Jacala Mexican Restaurant

Since 1949, family-owned and operated restaurant serves puffy tacos, spinach quesadillas, shrimp enchiladas, refried beans and rice with margaritas.

Insider Tips

When to Go

Lunch specials run Monday-Friday, 11am-3pm and margarita specials run until 5pm.

User Reviews for Jacala Mexican Restaurant

Citysearch (22), Dine.com (2 ), All (24)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/25/2008 Posted by silsbee26

I have eaten here since the mid-70's...I love it! The cheese enchiladas (minus the carne topping, just go for the gravy) are the best I've ever had. The puffy tacos are different and yummy. The staff is usually pretty nice and the speed of the meal from the time you order is, for the most part, very quick. I have to pace myself on the corn tortillas, brought fresh from the cooker to your table. yum!

Pros: usually quick service, tortillas

Cons: sometimes the wait is too long

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

12/04/2007 Posted by jillian50

We were extremely disappointed after reading all the rave reviews. We were visiting from St. Louis and could find nothing great about this restaurant. Give me the riverwalk any day. My fajita's were blah and the rice and beans were cold. It was a wasted vacation meal and out of the way. I did not even like the chips or salsa. My husband loves pork carnitas and there was not any pork on the menu. If you are vacationing- don't waste your time.

Pros: none

Cons: atmosphere, food

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Editor's Review

Since 1949, family-owned and operated restaurant serves puffy tacos, spinach quesadillas, shrimp enchiladas, refried beans and rice with margaritas.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

When to Go

Lunch specials run Monday-Friday, 11am-3pm and margarita specials run until 5pm.

More Insider Tips

Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Lot

Hours

  • Sun-Thu 11am-9:45pm
  • Fri-Sat 11am-10:45pm

Payment Types

  • Gift Certificate
  • Carte Blanche
  • American Express
  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • Diners Club
  • Discover

Cuisines

  • Mexican

Meal Price

  • $

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