El Jalisco Johnston City

Best Mexican Cuisine and Service in Southern Illinois hands down. I’ve never had anything I didn’t thoroughly enjoy. The portions are an incredible value. The Mi Fajitas are phenomenal.

First, when you tell someone a price for something, that's what you should charge. Twice now, we have been overcharged by 3 bucks, for something either the server didn't know the right price, or because his english is bad, he had no idea what the question was. But like I said this has happened twice. Also, the kids menu is cheaper, so we ordered off it for the kids. Then the server decided to argue about the price of it too. WTF We had to send the food back , the plate they replaced it with was crap. The last place here went out of business, the same thing can happen again in this small town. I would rather give my money to Don Luna.

I like the restaurant. Has good food always come here when I don’t want to cook.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Fajita Burrito

I love it It is good but I will recommend the one in

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa

Food was awesome and the service great. Atmosphere was ok but I did go for lunch so...

Wheelchair accessibility: Its on ground level so no worries.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Fiesta Platter

Excellent food, authentic, great service & atmosphere.

The food here was incredible. We went on a busy Sunday after church and were shocked how quickly they got our food to us. I got pollo Jalisco and it was great. We will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good service great food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burrito, Enchiladas Banderas, Chips and Salsa

Great place to eat! Food is fabulous!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak Ranchero, Burrito, Nachos, Chicken Fajitas, Street Tacos, Chimichanga Lunch

We're from Texas but visiting family in Johnston City, so we decided to try the one and only Mexican restaurant in town. Admittedly, I'm a bit of a TexMex food snob so I had at most medium expectations. However, I'm excited to tell you that the very large menu has so many great choices. I had the Mi Fajitas plate which is similar to a dish called Mixed Parillada in Texas, but actually BETTER. Wow, I wasn't expecting that. Also very large portion size and measurably cheaper than what I pay in Austin.
The service was very friendly and amazingly fast. The atmosphere was very appropriate for a Mexican restaurant without overdoing it.
So lots of choices, great food, good prices, and a nice atmosphere. I definitely recommend it.
So why the 4 stars and not 5? Here's where the TexMex snob thing shows up. I like spicy salsa and the salsa at El Jalisco was good but not very spicy. So my only recommendation to the owners would be offer hot and mild salsas to choose from.
Great place, and we'll be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Mexican white cheese is liquid gold. ChoriPolo, with cilantro, is the most amazing meal of my entire life. Final meal worthy for sure

Kid-friendliness: Always family friendly. Great service, amazing choripolo

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa

Best Mexican restaurant I've ever been to , portions are huge food is great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food, huge amounts, fast.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Street Tacos

Excellent service, nice decor

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Found this little spot online. We were traveling from Charleston South Carolina to Golden Colorado. What a treat! Service was great. Food was amazing. Glad to have found this little gem on our route to

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chimichanga, Chips and Salsa