This is the best of the best mexican you can have. Family own, nice people and the food is just…read moredelicious.

We must have been there on an off day for the kitchen. The chile rellanos were tough. And what…read morethey said was grilled shrimp was almost not edible. I had to try to peel the shell off of the shrimp that was grilled to a hard surface and it came with all its little feet! Not a good taste or presentation. The atmosphere was drab and not very inviting.

Everything here Delicious the service always great las…read morecostillas en chile,Gorditas,albondigas,enchiladas and menudo. you cant go wrong with this place could Definitely be the 1 Mexican restaurant in watsonville

It is great to see so many others share their love for the sopes at La Fogata! They make my…read moreabsolute favorite sope anywhere, and why I always stop at La Fogata when I drive through Watsonville!

I was staying in Watsonville for Car Week in Monterey. And I…read morefound this gem close to my hotel Jalisco has an amazing menu, but I was here for the mole. Chicken Breast with Mole: Chicken breast in mole sauce made with chile, clove, cinnamon, and tomato. Only $26.00 The sauce was rich and chocolatey with a hint of cinnamon. My plate came with flour tortillas, refried beans and rice. I'd come back just for the Mole. One of the best I've tasted. Matt says if you find yourself anywhere near hwy 1 on your way to Monterey or to Santa Cruz stop by Jalisco Restaurant. An amazing mole experience is waiting for you

We were in Watsonville for a tournament and were looking for a place to have dinner. We had heard…read moregreat things about Jalisco and were excited to give it a try. The restaurant is located in a beautiful traditional building with a lot of character. I really enjoyed the ambiance and decor, which created a warm and inviting atmosphere. Even though the restaurant was busy, they were able to seat us right away. The menu was extensive, offering a wide variety of options. We started with the complimentary chips and salsa, which were both good. The salsa had a nice flavor, and the chips were fresh. We also ordered the nachos as an appetizer. For our entrees, I ordered Combo Plate #6, which included a chile verde burrito, a cheese enchilada, and a carne asada taco. We also ordered a carne asada taco plate with a cheese enchilada and a chimichanga. When the food arrived, the presentation was impressive, and the portions were very generous. Unfortunately, this is where our experience started to decline. The rice and beans were good, but the chile verde burrito was quite dry. The pork lacked tenderness and was overcooked. The cheese enchilada was decent, though not particularly memorable. The carne asada taco was also disappointing. While the tortilla was excellent and the meat was well-seasoned, the steak itself was very fatty and undercooked. In fact, no one at our table was able to finish their steak tacos because of the quality of the meat. The chimichanga was another letdown. It arrived covered in sauce like a wet burrito, which eliminated the crispy texture you would expect from a chimichanga. As a result, it became soggy and still somehow tasted dry inside. The highlight of the meal was definitely the nachos--simple, flavorful, and enjoyable. The service was also very good. Our server was attentive, regularly refilling our drinks and bringing additional chips without us having to ask. Overall, we really wanted to love this place because the atmosphere and service were excellent. Unfortunately, the food fell short of our expectations. I probably wouldn't return for dinner, but I would consider stopping by for happy hour, some nachos or appetizers, and to enjoy the ambiance.

I've only been here once but it was awesome! My regular spot in watsonville was closed so a buddy…read moretook me here, yes! It's a small place with just a few tables but the food is excellent. I had the carne asada enchilada's and they were great! The carne asada was cooked in a tasty sauce, wrapped in corn tortillas, smothered with a home made mole sauce, topped with cheese, broiled to molten perfection! I had just rice (no beans) and they put a little salad in the plate for fun. The rice was exceptional and had some peas mixed in, unusual but delicious! Chips and salsa came with our meal and they were great too. The salsa was just the right heat, made me sweat! I'm not in watsonville often but this place is on my kick ass Mexican eats list from now on! Give'em a try!

A hair found inside my salsa after I noticed the salsa being on top of the counter where the money…read moreis handled, the bucket was not covered, the lady did not have a hair net as she was serving the salsa into the mini cups to serve to guests, neither did she have gloves on after she was handling money.

Very spacious restaurant with a party like dining room and bar area and cool assortment of gumball…read moremachines and the dining room was furnished with decor & paintings. Right near the heart of the town center and parking near the entrance to accommodate quick a quick transference ahaha . Any how the food was really good and honestly better than most in the San Jose area making it a good choice if your in the Watsonville / salinas area . Thank you again for the quick service and btw Tip: they do taco Tuesdays for a dollar !! Steak chicken and pastor

I wish I was able to try the food. We went there but the restaurant was closed unfortunately, even…read morethough the online hours said open. Why three stars then? This closure led us to a local farmers market with food tents. Some of the best tacos I have ever had in my life!!! The location is in the heart of the city and would love to come back and try it if I have the chance

This hidden gem in Watsonville located in back of the market. I got myself carnitas mix with meat…read moreand buche(skin) plate which came with rice and beans and I also got a crunchy chicken taco on side. It did not disappoint the carnitas had other crunch and meat inside is moist. Other places carnitas is braised. This one seems to be deep fried to get the nice golden color yet still moist inside. The skin was also nice and yummy. More of a braise so not crunchy. My taco was amazing deep fried with the filling then the dress it up. It was nice and crunchy. Tortillas was fresh as well so loved it. Only disappointment was beans was a to dry for me and rice was over cook soggy. But carnitas is the star here. I also got few pcs of chicharon and that too was yummy. Nice crunch not hard at all. This will be my new carnitas stop whenever pass thru Watsonville.

Stopped by a Mexican market for breakfast burritos and honestly, solid experience overall…read more Ordered five burritos at 8:20, paid at the front counter, and we were out the door by 8:25. Super quick. At $5.25 for a breakfast burrito, it's good value, even though the burrito itself is kinda small. I got the steak and egg burrito and my whole group went with the same thing. The meat quality and quantity were pretty good for $5. I'm not a big breakfast guy, so I was fine eating just one, but if you're actually hungry, I'd say get two. It's literally just steak and eggs, nothing extra. On its own it's a little bland, but the red salsa saved it. The salsa had good heat and added the flavor the burrito needed. Small note, mine wasn't wrapped perfectly so some egg fell out. Not a huge deal, but I was eating in my car and ended up with some egg spilling. Just something to keep in mind since there's not really seating. Overall, quick, affordable, and solid for a no frills breakfast.

If you're in Watsonville and want solid authentic Mexican food without spending crazy money, El…read moreFrijolito is definitely a must try. The food is affordable, portions are solid, and the flavor tastes homemade and authentic. The $10 super burrito is honestly one of the better deals around right now packed, filling, and actually satisfying. The burrito itself had great flavor, a good size, and definitely didn't feel skimpy. Glad they opened the second location on Main Street too. Nice to see a local spot expanding while still keeping the quality and prices reasonable.

Never disappoints being a well-loved restaurant in Watsonville and always worth the trip to have a…read moregreat meal every-time for our family.

The service they give, and the food (seafood) is always very good and fresh. Quick to serve, love itread more

Only the way too loud birthday celebrations are annoying, the food is amazing. Service is great as…read morewell.

Today was my first time dining here. I highly recommend you taste their aguachiles verdes, callo de…read moreacha, and molcajete! The taste is exquisite! The aguachiles were spicy but not too spicy to where you cannot enjoy them! The service was great! The ambiance was fabulous. It's not a loud place, everyone can enjoy their food with nice music in the background. Music is leveled perfectly. I will definitely be back! Stop by whenever you're in Watsonville, Ca!

Service was bad. Food was not good (my opinion) I LOVE Mexican food and im not sure what happened…read morehere, but I won't be back.