La Espiga | Taqueria & Bakery

I am glad someone has finally said something. As an ex employee, the constant being watched through the cameras is just wrong. He wouldn't let you to stand for minute without calling you to tell you to do something. There were also no breaks given. I heard tips are now being given to employees but the am employees have seen them take more than their share. There are a lot of things that are not okay at this restaurant. I wonder what the current employees think?

As a ex employee I don’t recommend eating or leaving your business here! If you want real Mexican food go to the other one. Plus they deep clean their kitchen unlike here. First the owner doesn’t pay his cook good. And we weren’t able to keep tips because the customer didn’t hand it us in our hand directly. Also the person taking your order probably doesn’t wash their hand when running back and forth. I seen Jamie not wash his hand in between helping in front and in the kitchen. Also has asked employees if they could leave school or cancel appts because he needed to rest or helped. I was working multiple jobs and he would always text asking me if I could come in early when that job was my first priority and I was just helping them out after I was done. If you show up late he will reach out to your parents or partner. He only does cleaning when inspection is coming. And he has accused employees of stealing then when’s he does the money check and it added up he doesn’t apologize. He has stolen money from employees money when they left it in their uniforms. I seen him drop a tortilla on the food and still use it to serve it. He is really nosy into his employees life’s and at home has the camera hook up to his tv. Watched 2 employees get backed up with orders and didn’t come help but then got upset when they were struggling. But they are only there to help him not him help them too. Once asked for time off and he said no because he said he knew the employee parents wouldn’t let them even they did and said that he would call them. Don’t support this shop.

Awesome Food!....Great friendly staff ... Good prices!
This is our favorite!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Family run business.i go here for lunch sometimes.call ahead of you are in a rush.i haven't had anything here that wasn't good. The tortas are excellent.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is good, they have plenty variety to choose from and normally the wait time is not bad I would recommend this place for lunch if you're looking for something quick while at work.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Unbeatable prices, great food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Great service and a fun interaction! I got 4 of the tamales. Did not disappoint! I will be going back to try other authentic dishes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burnt Tamales

Good food

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Delicious food, great service! Definitely a hidden gem in Jefferson!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is so good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burrito

The food is so good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burrito

The best authentic Mexican food and pastries around. 10/10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great service and the food was awesome.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chimichanga

Very good burritos for lunch time.

Food: 5

Tamales were burnt. Do not honor their business hours. Have ask for napkin, utensils, and salsas individually.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 1