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    Don Jilberto's Mexican Food

    4.3 (138 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Brianna L.

    Craving Mexican food? Come here. Fast, convenient, delicious. We ate so fast I forgot to take pics of the food lol. Pros: * Delicous food; recommend the combo plate to get in on those rice & beans * Fast & friendly service * Clean inside Cons: * N/A Extra: * Cash only * Limited parking

    Best carne asada fries in sd!
    Caroline B.

    Been going here for over 10+ years, their carne asada fries always hit and their hot sauce is my favorite from any taco shop I've been to (and you can trust this because I'm born & raised SD)- spicy and flavorful! The owners are so sweet, go support your local taco shop guys!! BRING CASH- cash only :)

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    The food is amazing here! And their all natural drinks are so delicious and refreshing! The service here is excellent! One of the ladies that run this restaurant are the most sweetest nicest ladies ever! We will always come back here because of her, the staff and the delicious food! It's a very clean comfortable place to sit down and enjoy your food. I highly recommend this place to anyone that wants some good Mexican food! Thank you guys!!

    3 rolled tacos with guacamole
    Josh C.

    CASH ONLY! Chorizo and potato breakfast burrito. Solid burrito. Everything you want in a Breakfast Burrito. They use French fries for their potatoes, the thicker ones that give a great mouth feel for a burrito. Well mixed chorizo, eggs, cheese, and potatoes. Red salsa is not too spicy and adds just right amount of heat. Called in order and was ready in about 10 minutes.

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    LINA M.

    I've been trying to find new local spots to support around the area and get out the habit of only visiting my usuals to give other small businesses a chance. The cashier was so nice, patient, and communicated really well! The place was small but a few other customers were in and out ordering and picking up orders. We ordered the California burrito, carne asada burrito, fish burrito, rolled tacos, and cheese quesadilla. Everything was pretty good! The carne asada meat was not bland or salty so it was perfect. The fish burrito was good too but nothing impressive. My only complaint is the rolled tacos. I got the basic that came with just guac and cheese which I'm fine with. I'm normally used to the lettuce, pico, and sour cream but it didn't come with it and I didn't feel like adding. My pet peeve is when I order rolled tacos and they put it in a small tray with aluminum foil cover then proceed to place burritos on top of that foil. Therefore squishing the cheese and guac to be all stuck onto the top of the foil. Like why won't you guys just put it in an actual container if there's a topping? So all my cheese was on the foil instead of my rolled tacos. It also was soggy. I probably wouldn't get that again but everything else I ordered was good. Their hot sauce was nice and spicy too! Hot carrots were cooked perfectly with a crunch instead of being soggy.

    Wet burrito beans and cheese, carne asada fries and mini tacos  they always have some good food
    Charlene F.

    The food is always delicious , the service is always good and hey are so friendly and keep us coming back.

    WHERE THE F IS THE CHEESE!!!!

    I asked my buddy to go and get me a bean cheese burrito and add Carne Asada. I gave him $20. He comes back with five dollars and an incorrect order! Mind you a bean and cheese burrito is $7.50. So to add Carne Asada is eight dollars ? They apparently told him they made a Carne Asada burrito and added beans and cheese. Out of curiosity who told them to do that when simply a bean and cheese adding Carne Asada it was all that was asked for. This is completely unacceptable and a shit show for customer service. This will be the last time I'll be returning here and it's unfortunate cause I've been coming here for over 20 something years. Do better!

    Given two kinds of salsas. They are spicy.
    Adriana G.

    CASH ONLY. Support small businesses. I live down the street and remember trying this place when I moved here in 2019. Did not return until today. Sister in law commented how yummy it was and we made a mental note to revisit. Great success. Arrived and man in booth starts calling cashier to come help me. No other customers in booths. Very quiet. Ordered carne Asada fries with sour cream, guacamole, and cheese and a Carne Asada burrito with everything on the side. Given two kinds of salsas. Meat was so bomb that we could only conclude they source it from Bonita Market next door, which is where we buy our meat. Meat was tender and flavorful. Will be returning considering quality and proximity. We found both salsas to be very spicy. Recommend!

    Bean cheese burrito
    Jose G.

    Having that Mexican food craving all day long found this spot and I have to say great food. Carne asada fries are on hit packed and I mean packed with carne tender and flavorful full of cheese sour cream and avocado two thumbs up. Roll tacos order of 6 with guacamole and melted cheese the meat was flavorful and wifey approved. Bean and cheese burrito was a bit on the small side but the cheese was melted and the beans where on hit bomb dot com as my little one puts it. All in all good spot will be back Garcia family approved!!!!!

    Carne Asada Fríes I asked for extra crispy fries and extra crispy meat

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    Food is delicious. Floors are very clean. People are very polite, good service.\nGaston

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    Nice staff great food!! Been coming here for years!! Never fails to disapponint !!!!!!

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    Great food, great service. We will be back several more times!! Great beans and chips too!

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    I asked for extra guacamole and sour cream and was charged extra for it to have to little to no sour cream only fries

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    Hands down the best burritos in spring valley. Make sure you get the combo rice and chips you won't be let down

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