Their food is good for what it is... TexMex, IMO, not real Mexican food. I enjoyed the way each one of their dishes is presented. My kids liked steak and their tacos. Very cool that they have a seafood paella (or a dish that is basically that) as an individual portion (I say this cuz paellas are usually for at least two people and some times not everyone in your party wants to eat paella). Lively ambiance, friendly, attentive and timely service. read more

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The service was great and my wife loves their chicken enchiladas but the refried beans were burnt and inedible and my burrito kinda tasted like a glorified Taco Bell burrito. read more

Ay Jalisco II - Burrito Poblano Lunch Special - Mexican Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

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My grilled chicken tacos were the best item I've eaten from Ay Jalisco. I usually go for a type of burrito or enchiladas which are great but these left me thinking about them days later. Our service was prompt & we had no complaints. I think Ay Jalisco has really stepped it up recently with the update to menus & just seems cleaner than it used to be. Out of all the Mexican restaurants in town this one is pretty consistent & always leave satisfied. read more

Ay Jalisco II - Grilled Chicken Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

Went to this place with relatives, who have been here a few times. Loved everything about the place. The atmosphere, the service, the food, the portion sizes, and the price. Couldn't believe all the yummy food we were getting for the price. Wish they had this place where I live! read more

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My son and I have made a tradition to celebrate his birthday at Ay Jalisco II. We did so this year as usual. His birthday is February 1st which happened to be one of the very cold days of this past winter. The food and service was excellent as usual but the restaurant heat was not on and the place was very cold. The customers, along with us, had to leave our coats on in order to keep warm. This is why I rated them 4 stars instead of 5. read more

where do i begin!!! the only good thing about this place is the atmosphere & thats it! all three entrees tasted like they had been sitting under lamps or wasnt served earlier and reheated. we had to ask for everything even the ACP came out stewed and tasting like stewed beef.. not sizzly fried at all. rice cold. the server didnt care!!! he was full of excuses yeah wont be going back read more

I've always loved this place and it's usually the only spot I'll go for Mexican, but the pricing has become completely disconnected from reality. I was shocked to be charged $18.65 for a single large margarita--on a slow Friday night in Vero, no less. When two drinks cost more than two entire dinners, something is wrong. To make matters worse, I later found out a pitcher is only $28; it would have been nice for the server to mention that before we ordered. I don't mind paying a fair price, but this felt like Vegas pricing, not a neighborhood eatery. It's a shame, but as a local, I have to rethink coming back." read more

My family has been coming here for years and we love it. The food is always great, their portions are large. The servers are lovely.

Two stars for the ambiance--my daughter enjoyed the train, which was a nice touch. As for the food, we had the chicken taco and enchilada combo. It was bland, uninspired, and tasted like something you'd get in boot camp--designed for folks who think ketchup counts as spicy. Our 8-year-old had the right idea: she ordered a hamburger and fries. Overall authentically inauthentic. Price was awesome! read more

The food was plentiful but I ordered on DoorDash with instructions for sour cream and to separate the taco guts from the shell because it falls apart otherwise. None of my requests were recognized. What gringo eats tacos without sour cream? Dry, hard to eat and disappointed. Never again read more

incredible remodel in here, amazing service and delicious burrito ! bringing my family here next time ! have to try their food !

First, I'm vegan and I've been to many Mexican restaurants where they offer many vegetarian and vegan options. This one didn't. I got two spinach enchiladas which were just spinach in an enchilada wrap. They had no flavor. I received a cup of plain white rice and a small salad with no dressing. I was also served beans in broth with meat. I clearly told the server that I don't eat meat or dairy. There were 11 of us and we waited a long time for our food. Not once did the server check back to see if we wanted more chips and salsa or drink refills. I didn't finish my meal as it had no flavor. I'd never go back. I will say that my non vegan friends were served meals that looked like they were probably good and they were plentiful. Whereas, there was little on my plate. read more

Wonderful restaurant The food was super yummy (and plenty for left overs!). Our servers were very nice and helpful. The decor was super intricate and detailed. I loved all the beautiful tiles! read more

Ay Jalisco II - Tiles - Mexican Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

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The food was great, but service needs to be improved. We were a table of 7 on a Monday for lunch. Two people never received their margaritas. We had to ask for water refills. There is plenty of parking in the attached lot. There is a bar area. The weekday lunch specials are amazing. I had a taco, enchilada, rice and beans for $6.99. You have a choice of ground beef, cheese, chicken or shredded beef. I would return if in the area. read more

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BEST Mexican food EVER!!! The staff rates A+. Have never been disappointed with this excellent restaurant. I would eat there every day for either lunch or dinner. Portion sizes are large and prices are very good. LOVE the interior with all the bright colors and comfy seating. read more

Hostess was very nice and got us seated quickly. The staff went above and beyond to make sure we were happy customers. The food was to die for. Complimentary chips and salsa was delicious!! read more

Ay Jalisco II - Jalisco Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

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My wife and I ate lunch at Ay Jalisco II three times during the past winter season. We enjoyed every single meal. Okay, let's get the business out of the way. Big Guy Comfort Factor is a 9. We sat in booths every time. Very roomy for me. On the third visit, the host sat us in a booth that was a bit tight, but we easily moved to a roomier booth. NABs? (Non-alcoholic beer). They always had an iced cold selection for me. Either Heineken Zero or Corona NA. So check off that box. I would have loved to try a Margarita, but controlled myself. The staff is very very friendly and professional. The bathroom was fine. The restaurant itself is pretty. Mexican themed booths, a nice looking bar, and a model train running along the ceiling. The first time there we had the Chicken and Steak Fajitas for two, plus an order of Guacamole. The Guac, which is my wife's favorite, was very very good. The fajitas was a huge serving and delicious. Luckily we had our cooler bag in the car (always remember your cooler bag!) and we took home enough leftovers for two meals. The second visit we both ordered off the lunch specials portion of the menu. We both had different burritos- very very good and reasonably priced. The third visit I had the beef taco salad and my wife had the fajita burrito. My salad was great, but I really wanted to steal her burrito. My only complaint is that I wanted to try the homemade tres leches, but I was always too full. Next year I'm going to get an appy and dessert. I want that tres leche. Oh, I forgot, ample parking. I'm going with 4 stars, although we're super close to 5 stars. I need to try the tacos and a margarita before I can give out that fifth star. read more

Amazing!!!! We are traveling and wanted something local. This place did not disappoint. Great service and food. Drinks are strong! They forgot to give us chopped, but who cares!? He food was yummy! Stuffed!! read more

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5 star experience. Honestly. I was astonished at how amazing the service was. I walk in, seated immediately. My food came out with out me even ordering! And it was EXACTLY what I wanted. How crazy is that?!?!? If that was enough to make me do a lil dancie dance then picture this: infinite refills. Infinite chips and queso. INFINITE FOOD. And all of it ended up being COMPLETELY FREE!! THE WHOLE RESTAURANT PLUS STAFF CHIPPED IN AND PAYED MY BILL. You certainly have my heart Ay Jalisco. I WILL be back. read more

This was a very pleasant surprise. Asked our local friend which Mexican place was the best in the area, she recommended this location. Did not realize this was a chain as we have one located close to our home in Central Florida as well. Had no idea there was an affiliation. Can honestly say this location is far better. First, great vibe! They were very busy and the parking lot was full. Menu prices were very reasonable! Hubby had his signature favorite... carnitas plate . Buen SABOR!!!!!!!! They even allowed us to sub refried beans with ranch beans which were DELICIOUS! I wasn't super hungry so I was feeling something light. They offer a ceviche appetizer: either shrimp or fish. When I inquired about the fish and he told me Mahi, I was sold! Do you know how many places think tilapia makes for a proper ceviche ???? Did try their sangria which was a little orange juicy and sweet for my taste but I can see how it may appeal to some. There were lots of menu items that would bring us back to try and based on our first visit here, we will return. Service was good, temperature on the food was what it should have been. I mention this as it's been a problem for us lately. Hot food was hot and the ceviche was cold, as it should be! read more

Ay Jalisco II - Carnitas plate - Mexican Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

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Great customer service, lots of seating, about half the restaurant was full with people coming and going, food was amazing. Staff was very tentative, clean restroom and a changing pad set up incase you need to change baby. It was actually one that was a changing table station, with a cushioned pad that they added, not the ones hanging off the wall inside of the restroom. I thought that was very nice for anyone who needed it. My boyfriend and I did date night, and brought our baby in and they accommodated the stroller. Food came within 10 mins of ordering it, hot, fresh, large portions and tasted great. Bf got raspberry chipotle wings with a side of buffalo hot was good. Took home pretty much a full meal for the next day. read more

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I have reviewed this restaurant at the Sebastian location and basically said I would not return because of poor service. The service at this location is not much better but the food is good. Personally, I will not return but if you don't mind bad service, give it a try . read more

Just the name of Ay Jalisco II gives me an inclination that there is an Ay Jalisco I. I wonder if there is an Ay Jalisco III or is there even an Ay Jalisco IV? Well, regardless of if there were more Ay Jaliscos or not, this review is for Ay Jalisco II. With items like buffalo wings and French fries on the menu, is it really fair to call it a Mexican restaurant? Well, it definitely is more geared towards Mexican food and I guess that they are just tryptophan offer a bit more variety. Anyway, I went with a burrito and it was okay. Nothing wonderful, but nothing too terrible either. Service was fine and the inside was festive enough. I don't see myself returning here. I am.a firm believer that life is far too short to accept mediocre Mexican food. I guess as an overall grade for this culinary experience would be three stars. read more

Nice relaxed atmosphere and background music. Friendly service and reasonable prices. Never disappointed with the flavor or quantity of food. The chicken chimichangas are always a favorite! read more

Very good -Large Portions-Traditional Mexican- just what we were in the mood for- we will be back read more

Ay Jalisco II - Mexi Combo - Mexican Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

what a dump cold rice chewy chicken obnoxious servers! Dirty tables don't waste your time better places in VB read more

food is good, service very good moderately priced children friendly the margaritas not very good too much mix read more

The service was great and kudos to Daniel, the server, for his attentiveness and helpfulness! The special luncheon taco plate was quite tasty but mediocre at best. Refried beans and rice were pretty bland but the pulled pork tacos were quite tasty but I found them too chewy and greasy for my taste. I was able to cut the greasiness by adding all of the lime juice and filling them with lots of the onion and cilantro provided. I could only eat two out of the three tacos. The restaurant definitely has lots of Mexican ambiance and it was very esthetically pleasing. Although other reviews were mid range, I decided to give it a whirl. The place was quite busy, even prior to noon on a Saturday, so I thought it couldn't be that bad. I rarely eat out, but it definitely did not satisfy my palate. read more

My husband and I were just there. We were seated immediately and the service was excellent. We had the chicken quesadillas for 2. We could not finish it. Drinks were good. I cannot see why they would get a bad review. We will definitely be back. read more

Ay Jalisco II - Mexican Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

On Friday 11/18/22 A friend and I stopped in not knowing what to expect. Well this hidden gem will definitely be on our list of memorable moments. The ambiance of this authentic Mexican restaurant sets the tone for a great time. My friend enjoyed her Cadillac Margarita, the presentation was in art form and she said it was delicious. The party sitting across from us were very friendly and asked what type of Margarita it was, they too ordered one. The Jalapeño poppers were freshly made and simply delicious. Looking over the menu was pleasing because there's so many items you can enjoy. The staff was very nice and pleasant. I'm looking forward to returning to this great restaurant. read more

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Although I haven't had the chance to dine in yet, I did order food to go and to be honest, I was a bit disappointed with the price. The guacamole and queso alone cost me almost $20, which is quite steep. If I'm paying that much for TWO small/inexpensive to make appetizers, I might as well go for food at home read more

This was our second visit here and we were not as impressed today as our first visit. We came for lunch and they were pretty busy, but sat us immediately. We asked for a table and they sat us at a four top turned long ways so we were very far away from each other at each end as a party of two. They brought us some complimentary chips and salsa but only one salsa and with the long table we really couldn't share so we had to ask for another one. We both ordered a Mexi Combo. I had a ground beef enchilada, ground beef burrito, and chili relleno with rice and beans. My wife had two ground beef tacos with curly fries. The food came pretty quickly and was tasty, but nothing special. However our server never came again to refill our drinks or check on us. Didn't see her again until it was time to pay. Probably won't be back. read more

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When i'm thinking of having mexican foods, this place always be my first choice, around 7 mins drive from my place Other than that this place has pretty good foods & they have plenty options on the menu, chicken,pork, seafoods & steak For the price you pay, they serve you a great portion But it hard sometimes to find a parking spot during diner hours So far, never had a bad experience with this restaurant, Just so you know, they have 2 different location in vero beach, & the one on US 1 is more accessible for me read more

Ay Jalisco II was very good, there was another location that kept confusing my GPS but this is the one on 8th st that I heard about from a friend. I was not disappointed their food was delicious, the buffalo Hot wings were really hot , you will either break out a sweat or start getting the hiccups but that's the way I expect all buffalo HOT wings to taste and they delivered, the meat was tender and ripped right off the bones. I would come back just for the wings. I also got a Jalisco Burrito with steak, and it was very good, loaded with fresh melted cheese on top. Ordered a New York strip medium rare, and a carne asada medium rare as well and they were both cooked perfectly. The table comes with free chips and salsa as a small appetizer. Overall great mexican food. read more

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absolutely disrespectful. i'm disgusted by my waiters attitude telling me i can't have chicken nuggets when i told her I'm 12 years old and wouldn't even let me order chicken nuggets with a adult portion. i have been craving these nuggets and this woman is giving me attitude and bringing too many chips out she rolled her eyes at me too! i feel betrayed i will never come back. she embarrassed me in front of my crush disappointed in ay Jalisco. i have been here many times and no waitress has ever treated me this way. read more

A Vero favorite. Great value, good portion size. I gravitate to the chicken chimichanga, which is perfectly fried (just a light crisp that is easy to move a knife and fork through), well presented (guacamole on the side, not on top). Nice sides (the ubiquitous beans and rice, and great chips and salsa). Good location (publix next door to do some shopping on the way home). If you are in Vero vacationing for a week, this should be a stop in your first few days, since you'll likely come again. read more

Normally, Ay Jalisco is my family's after-church lunch spot on Sunday. The service is normally fast, and the food is tasty and priced reasonably. Most recently, I went on a Friday with my sisters and their families, my dad, and my step mom, and the service was sub par. The waiter was not very attentive. Yes, they were crowded ("deep in the weeds" in restaurant industry speak), but the service could have been better. It took forever to get our drinks. One of my sisters and my step mom ordered margaritas, and they said they couldn't taste the alcohol in it. That's disappointing when you order a top-shelf margarita. I ordered a spinach quesadilla (one of my regularly-ordered menu items). The mushrooms were flavorful and fresh, had a nice consistency, and there was a generous portion of them on the quesadilla, which I was glad to see. The restaurant was very loud due to how crowded it was, and it was hard to talk with the people at my table. read more

Ay Jalisco II - Spinach Quesadilla. - Mexican Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

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Ay Jalisco opened its doors in 1996, with the promise to serve consistently outstanding Mexican fare. They are family owned & operated and cook with fresh local ingredients, using authentic family recipes. Northern Mexican decor & mariachi music in the dining area emulate regional Jalisco...a Western Mexican State where the owner is from. The signature Margaritas are hand crafted by Alejandro & Karime, with homemade fresh citrus juices, lime wheels and are muddled & hand shaken with premium 100% agave tequilas. Happy Hour cocktail selections are also available daily. We've indulged in the savory Steak Tampiqueno, Queso with warm chips & zesty salsa, a Jalisco Chicken Burrito smothered in cheese sauce, sizzling Fajitas & velvety Cheese Enchiladas. Good Mexican eats. read more

Ay Jalisco II - Flank Steak, Beans & Rice. - Mexican Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

We really enjoyed the chicken fajitas from here. They have fajitas for two and we did several takeout orders for my sons birthday and they did a bang up job! The food was fresh, well packaged, and the set ups were plentiful. We did request extra tortillas which they honored and everyone had enough. They were a bit skimpy on the chips and salsa, however the the fajitas were the main event and they were great. The kids were asking to go back the next night! read more

They take their regular customers for granted and are not respectful of them nor their time. People want prompt service today. Not to be left waiting for a very long time and no one ever coming to take your order until you walk out the door. People at lunch time need to get back to work and want prompt service. Not to be left waiting and even when there are hardly any customers yet. They have decent food and prices, but prompt service is an issue here sometimes. I am not sure if we will come back to this one again. A good restaurant is one that has good food, decent prices, and prompt service, this one lacks in the prompt service category. They need to have better respect for their customers and have prompt service always for their lunch goers. We lost respect for them. read more