El Jacalito Grill

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

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What a gem of a restaurant! Came in here after a day of shopping and was very pleased with everything. Sarah was an exceptional server on every level! Very attentive and friendly! They have a large outdoor patio in the back and a smaller patio in the front as well as high top tables in the interior with TVs and then in another room, a lot of comfortable booth seating.

I enjoyed a skinny margarita, my favorite! I went to the salsa bar to find the perfect salsa...
We stumbled across El Jacalito Grill while visiting Big Bear, and it turned out to be one of the best surprises of our trip. Truly, the best Mexican food I’ve ever had.

We ordered the carnitas and birria, which came with rice, salad, and tortillas. The meat was tender and full of flavor, the rice was perfectly seasoned, and the tortillas were soft, thin, and incredibly fresh.

The standout for me was the salsa bar—everything was fresh,...
Look at the sign by the outdoor dining by the parking lot. You'll see my sticker. This is my family's favorite place to eat Mexican in Big Bear.

Excellent Excellent service and food!

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