Note: The sign at the front says Jalisco Taqueria, but I was told it is the same. Had the pozole and two tacos(al pastor, carnitas). The tacos were great. They give you a side of onions, radishes, and lime. Most places I've been before also give you cilantro, but not here. The pozole was not spicy, but they gave me some hot sauce to add, smoky chipotle, I think. Once I added it, it was spicy enough for me. It had a LOT of meat. The bowl wasn't as big as in other places, but for the price, I think it was reasonable. I would recommend this place, as long as you are not expecting a fancy place. BTW, it's now open on Mondays, too.
Jose Manuel C.
Showed up hungry, from a long drive, this place did not disappoint. Cool tacos , huge quesadillas, torta de milanesa to die for ! The service is awesome, they play authentic music, free chips and salsa and if the police eat there it guarantees safety, definitely will return in a future Tahoe visit!!!!!!!
Erick T.
Wonderful Mexican food in South Lake Tahoe. We ordered the Super Burrito and it lived up to its name. Chock full of meat, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, beans, and a whole raft of delicious flavor, the super burrito does not disappoint. It's also massive, and fit for a large hungry human. We also ordered a pair of enchiladas and those were solid. Service here is really friendly too. If you're in South Lake Tahoe, and craving some Mexican food, look no further!
Jason Y.
Most of the taqueria in the area closed quite early, so you only have a few options to choose from after 6 pm. I like to try out new taqueria each time I'm here, and this was the one on the list. I didn't have too high of an expectation since this is more of a tourist area. The tacos were okay, I had birria and carnitas for the meat. The carnitas were pretty dry and flavorless in the mouth, so I had to drench it with sauce, which I don't like doing if the meat itself is good. The birria taco was also dry and not much flavor to it, which is surprising since birria should be the most juicy out of other meat options. The burrito was huge, and I would say it was at least a pound worth of food. I asked for no rice, and the inside felt like it was mostly filled with sour cream and lettuce. The asada didn't have much flavor or texture to it. I would say this place is reasonable priced and the portion is good. If you're just looking for a place to fill you up, then this place will do the job. If you're looking for some tasty tacos and burrito, then you should look elsewhere. There are parking spots out in the front, and Google maps will only guide you to the parking lot entrance. So you have to keep going all the way in, and it'll be on the right.
Dave J.
Worst meal we have ever had, and our order was wrong. We dont often leave negative reviews however $80 meal, no cheese which we paid for, everything was dry, chips were hard, meat was not shredded as described and tasted very stale or old. No flavor to the beans, rice and fish burrito. All around they need a revamping of their meal preparations. We use to come here every time we were in Tahoe. Unfortunately, we wont be back. We didnt ask for a refund nor did we ask them to correct the meal. We just ended up eating elsewhere that night.
John R.
Been coming here for almost 20 yrs. Most recent visit today for lunch, saw they now serve breakfast, so i ordered the chilaquiles rojos and a drink, when my food was brought to me, she brought fajitas, no one claimed it at first since no one ordered those. She went back, then came back with the fajitas and said it was the order, i said, i ordered chilaquiles, not fajitas, but was hungry so i said id take the fajitas. She did apologize, but didn't offer to get my correct order or make any attempt to adjust the price difference or say next time you can get the chilaquiles on us. Since new ownership has taken over, overall quality has gone down.
Brooke M.
Came here with my volleyball team & we LOVED it. Big portions, vegetarian options, and friendly staff. They gave us extra chips!
Kim H.
Food was good and great portion definitely will go back. We got enchilada, tacos, burritos and nachos everything was delicious
Nathalie F.
Food was good! Music was good! Service was good! Food came out quick! Salsa was delicious!
Wayne C.
Taqueria Jalisco breaks the mold of tourist focused eateries in S. Lake Tahoe. It is a locals go-to sort-of-place that offers convivial and top quality Baja Mexican cuisine. The staff are super friendly. The venue quaint and low-key. The food is excellent. Don't be throw off by the hole-in-the-wall appearance of the restaurant. It's a great place for a late afternoon lunch under an umbrella at the picnic tables.
In preparation for a trip to Tahoe from the Bay Area, I watched some YouTube videos and this place was recommended. I ordered the three taco plate with chicken, carne asada and al pastor. It comes with a refried beans and rice. Not the prettiest plate and the meats were not tender unfortunately. The order did come with chips and they have a salsa bar with lots of sauces and toppings.Parking not a problem because it's shared with other businesses. My daughter got the Al pastor burrito which is big and okay. She gives it a 3.5. She asked me what makes a 5 and my definition is about flavor, texture, tenderness and juiciness.This place just didn't hit the mark for me.
DeeShawn R.
Was doing a bit of food hour because we were snowed in. Came in and just ordered 3 Street tacos. Carnitas, asada, and pastor. Really disappointed because I got it to go and it was just 2 corn tortilla and meat. No onion, cilantro, etc so it lacked all the flavors on it's own. They did mention I could get salsa and the salsa definitely added something but all the meat for each taco was mainly overcooked.
Janet N.
The California Burrito is a must try! It's a BIG burrito. So much cheesy goodness, amazing carne asada, sour cream and French fries! It's a true gem and has been my favorite since I was a kid so I'm glad it's still worth the hype and as delicious as always! We tried the horchata this time. Normally I would just get a jarritos from the fridge for the ultimate duo but this horchata really hit the spot.
James A.
Saw this restaurant on the list of eater's best south tahoe restaurants, so made an effort to drive there to eat lunch. It is located in a small strip mall, and there was plenty of parking on a friday afternoon. Menu is on the wall, and you order and pay first. They do give you a small basket of chips if dining in, and they have a salsa bar with different types of salsa (mild red, tomatillo, and hot).The service was super friendly, and they delivered the food to the booth that we sat near the back (there are two dining areas: one in front of the register, and one in a room to the left). They accept credit cards, but prefer cash (small surcharge if using credit card). They don't have a soda fountain (refrigerated bottles of pop in a cooler) but gave us a couple of cups of tap water.The had birria de res on the menu, so ordered that in the tacos and the super burrito. Also wanted to try the chorizo and al pastor. The tacos was just meat and two corn street taco size tortillas...so they were not oversized but still around $3 a piece. The meat was mounded on each taco, and it was up to you to grab onion and cilantro from the salsa bar. The al pastor wasn't good, the chorizo was great (chunky, spicy, and it was rightly greasy). We differed on the birria, my wife really liked it on her tacos...I was less impressed on the 'super' burritto. It did have guac, and the flour tortilla was very good, but it just didn't have that much topping. I realized later that the 'super' part meant the same size, but added toppings like lettuce and guacomole. There really wasn't much meat in there either.So I was disappointed, but I totally understand why local folks would come back (good location, friendly owner and workers, good selection of different meats).Reminded me a lot of the small taquerias all around LA, except the prices were quite a bit more, smaller sizes, not as tasty, and of course...the freezing temperature outside.
Note: The sign at the front says Jalisco Taqueria, but I was told it is the same. Had the pozole and two tacos(al pastor, carnitas). The tacos were great. They give you a side of onions, radishes, and lime. Most places I've been before also give you cilantro, but not here. The pozole was not spicy, but they gave me some hot sauce to add, smoky chipotle, I think. Once I added it, it was spicy enough for me. It had a LOT of meat. The bowl wasn't as big as in other places, but for the price, I think it was reasonable. I would recommend this place, as long as you are not expecting a fancy place. BTW, it's now open on Mondays, too.
Showed up hungry, from a long drive, this place did not disappoint. Cool tacos , huge quesadillas, torta de milanesa to die for ! The service is awesome, they play authentic music, free chips and salsa and if the police eat there it guarantees safety, definitely will return in a future Tahoe visit!!!!!!!
Wonderful Mexican food in South Lake Tahoe. We ordered the Super Burrito and it lived up to its name. Chock full of meat, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, beans, and a whole raft of delicious flavor, the super burrito does not disappoint. It's also massive, and fit for a large hungry human. We also ordered a pair of enchiladas and those were solid. Service here is really friendly too. If you're in South Lake Tahoe, and craving some Mexican food, look no further!
Most of the taqueria in the area closed quite early, so you only have a few options to choose from after 6 pm. I like to try out new taqueria each time I'm here, and this was the one on the list. I didn't have too high of an expectation since this is more of a tourist area. The tacos were okay, I had birria and carnitas for the meat. The carnitas were pretty dry and flavorless in the mouth, so I had to drench it with sauce, which I don't like doing if the meat itself is good. The birria taco was also dry and not much flavor to it, which is surprising since birria should be the most juicy out of other meat options. The burrito was huge, and I would say it was at least a pound worth of food. I asked for no rice, and the inside felt like it was mostly filled with sour cream and lettuce. The asada didn't have much flavor or texture to it. I would say this place is reasonable priced and the portion is good. If you're just looking for a place to fill you up, then this place will do the job. If you're looking for some tasty tacos and burrito, then you should look elsewhere. There are parking spots out in the front, and Google maps will only guide you to the parking lot entrance. So you have to keep going all the way in, and it'll be on the right.
Worst meal we have ever had, and our order was wrong. We dont often leave negative reviews however $80 meal, no cheese which we paid for, everything was dry, chips were hard, meat was not shredded as described and tasted very stale or old. No flavor to the beans, rice and fish burrito. All around they need a revamping of their meal preparations. We use to come here every time we were in Tahoe. Unfortunately, we wont be back. We didnt ask for a refund nor did we ask them to correct the meal. We just ended up eating elsewhere that night.
Been coming here for almost 20 yrs. Most recent visit today for lunch, saw they now serve breakfast, so i ordered the chilaquiles rojos and a drink, when my food was brought to me, she brought fajitas, no one claimed it at first since no one ordered those. She went back, then came back with the fajitas and said it was the order, i said, i ordered chilaquiles, not fajitas, but was hungry so i said id take the fajitas. She did apologize, but didn't offer to get my correct order or make any attempt to adjust the price difference or say next time you can get the chilaquiles on us. Since new ownership has taken over, overall quality has gone down.
Came here with my volleyball team & we LOVED it. Big portions, vegetarian options, and friendly staff. They gave us extra chips!
Food was good and great portion definitely will go back. We got enchilada, tacos, burritos and nachos everything was delicious
Food was good! Music was good! Service was good! Food came out quick! Salsa was delicious!
Taqueria Jalisco breaks the mold of tourist focused eateries in S. Lake Tahoe. It is a locals go-to sort-of-place that offers convivial and top quality Baja Mexican cuisine. The staff are super friendly. The venue quaint and low-key. The food is excellent. Don't be throw off by the hole-in-the-wall appearance of the restaurant. It's a great place for a late afternoon lunch under an umbrella at the picnic tables.
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In preparation for a trip to Tahoe from the Bay Area, I watched some YouTube videos and this place was recommended. I ordered the three taco plate with chicken, carne asada and al pastor. It comes with a refried beans and rice. Not the prettiest plate and the meats were not tender unfortunately. The order did come with chips and they have a salsa bar with lots of sauces and toppings.Parking not a problem because it's shared with other businesses. My daughter got the Al pastor burrito which is big and okay. She gives it a 3.5. She asked me what makes a 5 and my definition is about flavor, texture, tenderness and juiciness.This place just didn't hit the mark for me.
Was doing a bit of food hour because we were snowed in. Came in and just ordered 3 Street tacos. Carnitas, asada, and pastor. Really disappointed because I got it to go and it was just 2 corn tortilla and meat. No onion, cilantro, etc so it lacked all the flavors on it's own. They did mention I could get salsa and the salsa definitely added something but all the meat for each taco was mainly overcooked.
The California Burrito is a must try! It's a BIG burrito. So much cheesy goodness, amazing carne asada, sour cream and French fries! It's a true gem and has been my favorite since I was a kid so I'm glad it's still worth the hype and as delicious as always! We tried the horchata this time. Normally I would just get a jarritos from the fridge for the ultimate duo but this horchata really hit the spot.
Saw this restaurant on the list of eater's best south tahoe restaurants, so made an effort to drive there to eat lunch. It is located in a small strip mall, and there was plenty of parking on a friday afternoon. Menu is on the wall, and you order and pay first. They do give you a small basket of chips if dining in, and they have a salsa bar with different types of salsa (mild red, tomatillo, and hot).The service was super friendly, and they delivered the food to the booth that we sat near the back (there are two dining areas: one in front of the register, and one in a room to the left). They accept credit cards, but prefer cash (small surcharge if using credit card). They don't have a soda fountain (refrigerated bottles of pop in a cooler) but gave us a couple of cups of tap water.The had birria de res on the menu, so ordered that in the tacos and the super burrito. Also wanted to try the chorizo and al pastor. The tacos was just meat and two corn street taco size tortillas...so they were not oversized but still around $3 a piece. The meat was mounded on each taco, and it was up to you to grab onion and cilantro from the salsa bar. The al pastor wasn't good, the chorizo was great (chunky, spicy, and it was rightly greasy). We differed on the birria, my wife really liked it on her tacos...I was less impressed on the 'super' burritto. It did have guac, and the flour tortilla was very good, but it just didn't have that much topping. I realized later that the 'super' part meant the same size, but added toppings like lettuce and guacomole. There really wasn't much meat in there either.So I was disappointed, but I totally understand why local folks would come back (good location, friendly owner and workers, good selection of different meats).Reminded me a lot of the small taquerias all around LA, except the prices were quite a bit more, smaller sizes, not as tasty, and of course...the freezing temperature outside.