Jacalito #2 | Mexican Restaurant in Little Havana

Went to dinner with my family (party of 3) tonight. Food wasn’t the best but after dinner when the check came we noticed that an 18% gratuity was added. When asked why when on the receipt it stated for parties of 4 or more automatic gratuity was added the server said because our bill was higher than 50 dollars the system added gratuity automatically and it was “new” that just started and she could not do anything about it. One it wasn’t posted on the business walls nor listed on the ticket and two why was 18% placed on the ticket automatically? Doesn’t give the customer a choice on how much or what to tip. You’re just forced to pay that much. So basically a customer comes in whether 1,2 or 3 and they sit there ordering tons of tacos or beers or margaritas or specialty plates if it’s 50 or more watch for the gratuity increase and placed on you ticket and the server gives a weak excuse she can’t do anything about it which is illegal to do without proper notification on the wall or receipt.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Excellent food and service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

They have the best Birria tacosVery good food, very good prices, also has lunch specials every day from Monday to FridayHappy hours Monday to Friday after 3pm

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mexican Torta, Tostada De Ceviche De Camaron, Taco Bowl, Chilaquiles En Salsa Verde, Steak, Cochinita Pibil, Huevos Rancheros, Ensalada Jacalito, Nachos Choice of Chicken Steak or Mexican Sausage, Fajitas Pollo Res Camaron O Mixtas, Chilanga Quesadilla, Sopes, Guacamole, Tostada Jacalito, Burrito Especial, Al Pastor, Tampiquena, Enchiladas, Carne Asada, Combination 1

These place was amazing! Ignore any bad reviews, this place is authentic Mexican food! I ordered the chicken, steak, and shrimp fajitas. OMG, I saw it and devoured it, wish I would have taken a photo. I highly recommend this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fajitas Pollo Res Camaron O Mixtas

Certainly, here's a draft for your Google review:I recently dined at Jacalito Mexican Restaurant, and I must say, I was disappointed. While the ambiance seemed authentic and it's situated in Little Havana, giving the impression of genuine Mexican cuisine, the experience fell short.I ordered a burrito, expecting a hearty Mexican delight, but what I received was more akin to a chicken wrap than a traditional burrito. Moreover, the price tag was exorbitant for what was essentially a lackluster meal. The menu advertised a reasonable price range, but I ended up paying nearly $15 for a dish that should have been $11-12, excluding tax.Speaking of which, the final bill seemed inflated, with taxes amounting to an unexpected $3-4 increase. Adding insult to injury, they even solicited a tip for a takeout order, which felt unreasonable given the circumstances.Despite its humble appearance in a run-down shopping center, I had hoped for an authentic culinary experience. Unfortunately, Jacalito Mexican Restaurant failed to deliver on both quality and value. I'll be sticking to Taco Rico for my Mexican food fix in the future.Overall, a disappointing dining experience that left me reluctant to return.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Good food, the place is small and relax.Parking is very limited.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 5

Never have I gone to a real authentic Mexican restaurant where the waitress never wrote down anything and kept responding the wrong items. MICHELADA WITH NO ICE. THE TACOS, with no sauces and if you don't order an entire order, they can't make you the taco you want. Bad

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 2

I was unhappy with my plate I ordered milanesa and it was hard and overcooked the rice did not have no flavor or the salad also the tortilla was hard and they do not make fresh tortillas

Today I didn't have a good experience, I ordered a chicken. To the trash and they brought me super cold food. The trashed chicken that came wrapped in foil was super cold. It is somewhat uncomfortable to arrive at a place that you are going to pay to give you good service and it turns out that it is quite the opposite.

Loved the breakfast

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

my fav spot near Miami for authentic Mexican.it's not easy to find good Mexican food in the area but they nail it. jacalito bowl on repeat, tacos are amazing too. perfectly spicy red and green salsas. good chips. beautiful wait staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lugar mal ambientado,con pésimo servicio y la comida ni hablar,tan mala como cara No lo recomiendo

#2 is riding on the success of the 1st location, poor food freshness and quality. Server didn’t know the menu and things were marked a unavailable. The echo in the dining room when talking.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 3

Horrible service and rude. Food

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Dry leathery chicken ruined the tacos. Not worth it.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1