El Jacalito Grill

535 Pine Knot Ave, Big Bear Lake
(909) 866-3537

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Daniela Arevalo

We came exactly right 15 minutes before they open, It’s a Sunday and the schedule says that they open at 10:00am we got here at 9:45. We have been waiting for like 15 minutes and they let us in, it’s pass 10:00 already

Mercy Cole

Food was bland had to send my burrito back cus it was very hot not mild and the margarita was good but the peach Margarita was good was very very weak tasting

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 3

Angela Allison

Food was great atmosphere was great.They had a salsa bar, so you could get your own salsa as much as you wanted.And the margaritas , we're strong , I would definitely visit again

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

IAM Schronda

The food was average at best me and my husband did not finish our food. We didn’t even wanna take it to go. Our drinks were also not good! It was also very expensive and the portions were not good.
All of the waiters, including the bartenders had frowns or looked miserable. They practically rushed us out of there, even though we were polite…. we paid our tab and even tipped before we left. (please be sure to check your receipt because I believe this place adds gratuity )
It is my honest opinion that we will never be back. Sorry but not sorry.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Al Mar

Much better than the online reviews said.
The place was cool and had style.
The staff were very attentive and professional.
And the food was surprisingly flavorful, we really liked the Carnitas. Good Mexican spot in Big Bear :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

kelvin ngigi

The only thing I had was a mango jalapeno margarita which was delicious and a shot. With my girlfriend's brother offered, but then asked us to pay for later. lol. I met him first so I'll have to stay neutral on this one. We were the loud ones

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Salvador Iglecias

Sera she's so friendly y make you feel welcome good service definitely I come back again love it

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jefe The Chefe

First time but will be back for more. Friendly staff, very clean, fast service. Today i had a delicious taco salad, perfect combo with big bear weather.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Christi Barrera

If you’re a local, you get the lunch menu taco Tuesday all day and you’re catered to. If you walk in, they don’t know you they slap you down the dinner menu and you get completely ripped off for horrible food. If you like canned meat and expensive prices this is your place . I’m just curious why the locals next to me had a lunch menu and all these deals we walk in and get $30 meals like I came in at 8 o’clock at night on a Friday. I’ll never be back.
Just make sure you verbally tell them “hey guys it’s lunchtime”
I mean, unless you’re local you get everything you need Sonora here we come

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

Anar Dadashov

Good food and service and price is reasonable

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Robert Wilbanks

Jacalito’s Molcajete Mixto was one of the best we have ever had!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Barbara Gonzales

Amazing

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kris R

Food was delicious and prices were fair, but the service ruined the experience. Our server, Sarah St. Clair, was monotone, curt, and clearly not interested in being friendly — not just with us but with other tables too.

When we complained, the person we spoke with first claimed to be the manager, then backtracked saying the manager had a “family emergency.” It felt more like she was covering for her coworker than taking the concern seriously. To top it off, Sarah St. Clair waved at us with a smug grin as we left — incredibly unprofessional.

Great food, but unless the service is addressed, it's hard to recommend. If you like the Las Vegas restaurant called Dicks where they treat you as such, then Sarah St. Clair is your gal.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 1

I7742WJkrisr

Food was delicious and prices were fair, but the service ruined the experience. Our server, Sarah St. Clair, was monotone, curt, and clearly not interested in being friendly -- not just with us but with other tables too. When we complained, the person we spoke with first claimed to be the manager, then backtracked saying the manager had a "family emergency." It felt more like she was covering for her coworker than taking the concern seriously. To top it off, Sarah St. Clair waved at us with a smug grin as we left -- incredibly unprofessional. Great food, but unless the service is addressed, it's hard to recommend. If you like the Las Vegas restaurant called Dicks where they treat you as such, then Sarah St. Clair is your gal.

Vanessa R S.

Was a nice place to grab a snack. Good service and atmosphere. And good good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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