From Tex-Mex to gourmet Mexican cuisine, El Jarro is a favorite meeting place for North Side residents and a long-time San Antonio tradition.
(877) 549-3709
13421 San Pedro Ave
(Embassy Oaks)
San Antonio,
TX
78216
29.561723
-98.483706
Neighborhood: Northeast San Antonio
Last updated 7.22.09
What People Are Saying About El Jarro Mexican Restaurant
The Owner
El Jarro Mexican Restaurant
Owner
El Jarro de Arturo restaurant, since 1975, takes pride in preparing its dishes with only the finest and freshest ingredients available, including low cholesterol canola and olive oils for your enjoyment and health. Because of this added care, our family-owned restaurant has been recognized in Bon Appetit Magazine and Who's Who in America's Best Restaurants. Arthur and Sandy Cerna welcome you to El Jarro, which means "the jug," as in a jug full of delicious fresh-squeezed lime juice margaritas or maybe Beans ala Charra or a jug full of joy when you experience our establishment.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – The large, frescoed interior seems to stretch on forever, but in spite of its size, El Jarro fills up. Lunchtime diners and an upscale after-work crowd come for the best Mexican food on this side of town, including enchiladas and a notable chili and corn soup. Festive and noisy in the evenings, it's a good place for socializing in groups and the well-stocked bar can keep things going long after the beans and rice are gone.
04/09/09
GREAT FOOD, GREAT SERVICE, BEST EXPERIENCE
by DereckTrucks
The best dinning experience that i have ever had..Every time I have been to El Jarro, I have been
greeted promptly and efficiently. The Margaritas
are the freshest I have ever had. I always try something different, but my favorite dish is the shrimp enchiladas rancheras. The red snapper is equally as delicious-hard to make up my mind
when deciding what to order. I have had the cabrito and it was tender with much flavor. They must be doing something right as the place is always full.
- Pros: great value all around
- Cons: no, all was perfect
03/07/09
Huge Disappointment!
by charleneann
A huge disappointment! Service was mediocre at best. Waiter had a bad attitude from the moment he realized we weren't ordering drinks and full meals. We are all trying to watch our weight! One ordered a bowl of chicken soup - very, very small portion for $6.50 (I think Ruth's Chris may charge this much for a bowl of soup!) and it was tasteless, very little chicken, mostly broth and tortilla strips. Another ordered a bowl charro beans which I swear were ranch style beans from a can! The other two of us ordered chalupas which were adequate but overpriced (neither one of us like the taste of the refried beans used) However, the decor is lovely! Won't be going back here again.
- Pros: Nice decor
- Cons: poor food quality and portion size - high prices
01/10/09
You'll Need a "Jarro" Later
by cwdegn
DO NOT EAT AT THIS RESTAURANT! Drive right by, do not get out of your car.
Ordered something called Pippian Chicken (mole sauce mixed with "Indian" spices, tempura chayote, and black beans). The food was so bland I had to force myself to eat any of it. I asked for something else and our server told me he'd have to charge me for it. I asked for the manager, who then got me beef enchiladas. The "chili gravy" over it tasted burnt and the ground beef in the enchilada was ground to the point of fine mush. My wife said her food was really bland too. The "puffy" taco I ordered on the side was thin and not puffy. The pre-dinner chips that came with our salsa were thick cut and tasted like they came out of a bag and not freshly made. I had to beg for a refill to my drink.
Here's the worst part, I left feeling bloated and suffered horrible acid and heartburn all night, eventually reaching for the antacid after midnight and seriously thinking of inducing tossing it back up. This restaurant is rated on many San Antonio sites as one of the top Mexican restaurants in San Antonio. Do not believe this hype. Sure, it looks nice inside, but the rude service and the bland/horrible food make it an awful experience. I did notice wine bottles everywhere and a HUGE bar. Everyone around us had beer, wine, or margaritas, so I finally reasoned upon leaving that El Jarro is a bar first, restaurant second. If you want REAL Mexican food, go to the mom and pop down the street. If you want drinks in a nice looking place that occasionally has live entertainment, go to El Jarro.
"El Jarro" means "The Jug". After eating there, you'll need a jug into which you can toss back up the food. Nasty experience. Stay away. Bleggghhh!!!!
- Pros: Colorful Decor
- Cons: Horrible Food
The Details on El Jarro Mexican Restaurant
The Extras:
El Jarro has live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
Category:
Mexican, Catering, Restaurants
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Cuisine:
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Message from El Jarro Mexican Restaurant
- Live Music Fridays & Saturdays
- Gift Cards Available
- Outdoor Patio Seating
El Jarro de Arturo restaurant, since 1975, takes pride in preparing its dishes with only the finest and freshest ingredients available, including low cholesterol canola and olive oils for your enjoyment and health. Because of this added care, our family-owned restaurant has been recognized in Bon Appetit Magazine and Who's Who in America's Best Restaurants.
Arthur and Sandy Cerna welcome you to El Jarro, which means "the jug," as in a jug full of delicious fresh-squeezed lime juice margaritas or maybe Beans ala Charra or a jug full of joy when you experience our establishment.
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