Every time I order on line or dine in I always get hot food fast service and dinning area is always clean. read more

First time we've eaten at El Grullense Jal in Airline Hwy and the we loved it! We stopped in to grab a quick bite to eat before coming home from work. My wife saw the "Taco Tuesday's" and was like let's try this place. We were very happy we did!! We were greeted with a smile, and a very friendly cashier took our order. We ordered almost all the various street tacos special. They were all VERY tasty and had plenty of meat on each one. Excellent value! The place was super clean, the service was awesome and the food came out fast. This is a definite must try if you've never eaten here. We'll be back! read more

The restaurant is local and a great place to enjoy good food with friends. Casual atmosphere. The house made horchata?! Delicious I only wish they had espresso to drop in it it would taste incredible as a latte . Service was pay up front and they delivered it to your table saves the trouble of splitting a bill. The flautas I was looking forward to ended up being really dry but usually they are so crunchy outside but full flavored inside .the shrimp cocktail I got as a appetizer and did not come prepared there was an abundance of shrimp to enjoy almost like a ceviche. read more

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Worst quesabirrias ever. I've tried them twice now and same results. Save yourself money and don't order them read more

El Grullense Jal - Worst quesabirrias I've ever had nice and burnt. This is the 2nd time I've had them. Never again - Mexican Near Me - Hollister, California

Tried this place on a whim with my boyfriend after a long hard day of doing some work around the house.... I say a whim... but realistically it was the ONLY Mexican restaurant open after 7pm on this particular day. Just my luck I guess. Haven't stopped by since the remodel, so I figured i'd give it a chance. When it comes to prices and portion sizes, i'd say they are pretty decent... but that's about where it ends for me. The service was lacking, the place was nearly empty--which I should have taken as a hint, and the food left a lot to be desired. Here's what we ordered: He had a cali burrito, which was greasy, didn't have enough fries (he literally only counted 2 in the entire burrito) and overall lacked overall flavor. I had an order of special fries, which was the equivalent of carne asada fries without the carne. The fries were overcooked, the beans tasted like dirt and was overwhelmingly over-seasoned by pepper... not even jalapeno pepper which adds flavor, but regular 'ol black pepper *bleh!* Then I took a sope home to my mom whom--to no one's surprise--was also underwhelmed by the lack of flavor and general carless presentation of the meal. Looks like even if this is the only place open and i'm craving mexican--i'm better off going somewhere else the next day. It's just not worth it. Total bummer. read more

El Grullense Jal - "Cali Burrito" - Mexican Near Me - Hollister, California

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Let me start by saying they have delicious shrimp tacos for those of you who like shrimp and the regular tacos are decent if you like everything on it. That being said personally, I like my tacos without onions, and unfortunately for me they pre-chop and mix their onions with cilantro that they garnish on top of the tacos... FYI, in my opinion, there's just too many onions, vs cilantro, and I don't mind a little bit, but to many onions in my opinion. Many taqueria's or food trucks have a separate garnish station where you can add whatever kind of salsa, , toppings you want or just ask and get some cilantro unfortunately this location no matter how many times I ask when ever I go there they will not cut you a few miserable pieces of cilantro to garnish the tacos that I spend my money on. I've asked them several times and they always refuse saying they're too busy to cut some cilantro. I even asked them one time if they can just give me a few pieces of it and it doesn't have to be chopped and I'll just do it myself but come on now. I get my tacos a tortilla and meat very bland with nothing on it since I can't have the cilantro. to me, this is kind of a dealbreaker where I don't go that often now, but not the end of the world. The good thing is they have delicious green salsa! If you like everything on it, I would definitely recommend it however, don't expect anything to custom lol Moving forward, no matter what you do I would recommend not getting the nachos or super nachos because they use what looks like 7-Eleven melted orange cheese and don't get me wrong for a few dollars though 7-Eleven nachos are good but when you're spending $12-$15 nachos, which are not that huge in the first place you want some real cheese melted on there not 7-Eleven cheese that just gets the chip soggy. Yesterday I got a super burrito not only was pretty expensive as their prices have went up like everywhere else pretty much but it also looks like the portioning got small. Check out the picture of the burrito so you can get a comparison of how small it looks. Keep in mind I don't have huge Mickey Mouse hands or they're just regular size lol When they first remodeled and opened, you would order your food at the counter and they would bring everything to your table. Now you order at the counter and then they call your number and you have to go pick it up which isn't a big deal but the top off the high prices with the lack of willing to go out of their way to accommodate a simple request. it's not worth it to me. FYI, if you want a small can of soda like a Diet Coke or something I believe it's like $4.00 each and since it's a can, there's obviously no refills so if you want a second one/kind of like a refill expect to pay $8.00 dollars for your beverage. I would say try it for yourself because they do have some good items but definitely stay away from the nachos unless you like that 7-Eleven cheese and the tacos if you're OK with it as they come, they're definitely pretty tasty just don't ask for cilantro only on top... lol I would've loved to give them 4-5 stars unfortunately, for the pricing versus the portioning and quality of the nachos, which is usually one of my favorites to get in general, not to mention the lack of willing to accommodate a simple request like some cilantro is why I only gave it two stars...... but you be the judge and go check them out and let me know PASS or FAIL??? read more

El Grullense Jal - SUPER BURRITO LOL - Mexican Near Me - Hollister, California

Recently moved to hollister, needed a new breakfast burrito place. I found this spot at random, the bacon breakfast burrito is my go to now. The bacon is always crispy, they use hashbrown type potato's and the eggs are good. I'm not exaggerating when I say I dream about these burritos, I would eat them every day. When paired with the green salsa, it's amazing, quite possible that this is the best breakfast burrito in hollister, maybe on planet earth, you should eat one and decide for yourself. Ive also eaten their enchiladas and they're super burritos, I think the enchiladas are pretty great, the asada burritos are average but still tasty. I've found the service to be prompt and pleasant. I've never eaten in the restaurant, but it looks nice inside. The breakfast burrito, eat one, this is likely the answer to all the problems of the world...... or it's just a really good breakfast burrito, I'm not sure. read more

Moved to Hollister not too long ago from San Jose so I've been trying to find tacos like the ones over there. I decided to try this spot regardless of the low stars and I honestly don't understand why it doesn't have better reviews. The customer service was good and the place was really clean. It's hard to find places that make good horchata so I didn't expect it to be that good but it was great! My partner and I got a variety of tacos and all of them were really good! I will definitely be back to try more things on the menu! read more

If I could give 0 stars I would. This place by far has the worst customer service I have ever dealt with. We placed an order for delivery using their preferred method of delivery called toast online ordering. After receiving our food, we noticed that it wasn't even our order. I called the delivery driver's phone number multiple times as well as sent text messages and received no answer. I called the restaurant and they told me there was nothing they could do about it, but yet this was their preferred method of delivery to use. The employee told me that he would give my contact info to his manager to call me to issue me a refund though. No call. I called back a few days later and spoke to another employee who told me that the manager is never there. I told her that I was going to write reviews online as well as file fraud with my bank. She advised me that that is exactly what I should do. Again she took down my contact info and still no call. I called for a third time and spoke with another employee who definitely agreed I should be owed a refund but again said they never see the manager and took down my contact info. It's been a week and a half and still no call. At this point, I am taking the loss but will never support this restaurant again. If this is the preferred delivery method, they should stand behind it then! Whatever you do...Do not place an online order for delivery through toast online ordering! I even went as far as contacting toast online ordering customer service and they told me they are just their point of sales system and are unable to issue a refund but that they have emailed the restaurant about the situation which I already know they won't get a response about. read more

Food is good! Very authentic Mexican. Prices are reasonable and there are plenty of places to sit and eat and enjoy the food.

The food is expensive and not that good. Plus you get served very 1 spoon of rice and 1 spoon of beans on a plate that I paid $17 plus tax never going back read more

Really good food! Quick service. The perfect carne Asada taco. It's also really close to my house. And the chips are perfect. read more

El Grullense Jal - Mexican Near Me - Hollister, California

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This restaurant was recently remodeled and has a nice dine-in seating area. There is also a small bar area. The breakfast tacos were very good. I'm generally not a fan of most salsas, but both the green and red sauce were very tasty. The kids taco plate includes one taco with rice and beans as sides. Adding an extra taco makes a perfect size adult meal. I look forward to trying the other menu items. There is a 4% service charge if you pay by card. read more

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The food is average, nothing that stands out. The service is mediocre I asked for more salsa ever after I was charged for extra and the cashier didn't seem happy about it. The quality of the food and service has gone down. I'd recommend the one on San Juan road that one has the best service read more

The quality of the food is not great. I got enchiladas. They don't fry the tortilla in the salsa. They pour the sauce and slightly microwave it. And I say slightly because the cheese was not even melted. Also, the salsa is from the can, not prepared by the restaurant (which would taste better and it's cheaper for the restaurant). Also, not cheap. $18 for enchiladas, I expected slightly better food. read more

We walked not expecting much but the food was really good. It is a no fuss, straight to the point food. Ordered the bowl with asada, chicken burrito, and taco de carnitas. All good plus the salsa made it over the top. We went back the next day and ordered the breakfast bacon burritos. Again basic but really good. The green salsa took it over the top. I took out a point because it was a little greasy. Overall really good and will go again. read more

El Grullense Jal - Breakfast Bacon Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Hollister, California

The shrimp tacos are on point, 5/5 stars. Juicy, savory and perfectly spicy. Not too spicy and not too mild, just right. I also suggest squeezing a little bit of lemon on them to really turn it up a notch. The service is fast and the employees are polite and professional. The setting is neat, modern and attractive. It doesn't look like your every day taqueria. Side note: The nachos use melted cheese similar to 711 or Taco Bell. Not quite what I would have expected for a taqueria but to each their own. read more

El Grullense Jal - Shrimp tacos and carne asada tacos - Mexican Near Me - Hollister, California

Don't typically leave reviews. Ordered two Carne Asada, super burritos and one Carne Asada taco. One can of Coke. All for a whopping $37. Got home started eating my rice burrito (mind you it's supposed to be a Carne Asada Super burrito) burrito was cold. As this point I was already home all of 5mins away but didn't want to bother with going back. My wife (her burrito pictured) didn't feel the same way. Since we had paid a decent amount for Carne Asada she was upset. My wife called and spoke to the lady at the counter. Expressed the issues. My wife relayed to me that they would give us a refund but we had to go into the store. I got dressed and drive back. At which I was greeted by the lady at the counter and she very rudely told me we could not get a refund without all the food in hand. Called and spoke to my wife, which told me she never said anything about bringing all the food back. She had just mentioned needing the card we charged everything on. Would not recommend. Zero stars. This is now the 2nd time having an issue here. read more

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My GO-TO for great Mexican fast food or dine In. I've always ordered to-go. Quick. Great food. Fresh. I've have many different menu items and all have been excellent. Clean interior. read more

Service here is poor. Not even 1 star. The woman at the register had a mean attitude towards my wife who was simply trying to fix an error THEY made on her order. The lady at the register argued with my wife and refused to fix their mistake. If you are into attitudes from cashiers and like poor service, this is the place for you, otherwise stay I'd stay away - IMO. read more

I usually get tacos or a burrito but the quesadilla is also great and is filled with a big portion of meat. The pollo is good but the carne asada is always juicy and fresh. read more

El Grullense Jal - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Hollister, California

I have NEVER in my life had such horrible service as I did tonight. We waited over an hour and never even got water. I politely stood in line at the register to ask for water and reminded the waitress that we are regulars there. ( we use to eat there at least once a week) I had to go to the Liquor store next-door to buy bottles of water. We also ordered margaritas from the bar that we never received. I'm sad to say that we will no longer be going there. read more

Visiting from S CA - perhaps the worse food ever. Ordered 2 tongue ta is and 2 c asada, and lain nothing just mead. They gave me 4 tongue tacos w onions and lime. Also ordered a c asada quesadilla w only guacamole -they got that right. But the tongue tacos had zero taste and rubbery. And the quesadilla was okay best. read more

Paid $18.22 for a regular California burrito minus pico de gallo and a can of Diet Coke! Burrito was nothing special. I was asked if I wanted red or green sauce with that and I replied red, and was given a tiny paper portion cup of so-so tasting salsa. Jazz music playing in background. Not impressed. Feel like I paid way too much for average -tasting food. read more

It's sad for me to write this because their food is really delicious....but we sat at our table for over an hour before we were given water. We ordered margaritas, and never received them. When we told the waitress she said "oh my gosh, I forgot". Then when our food came she forgot one of the burritos. They didn't give us refills of chips and salsa, they didn't have napkins on the table, we had to go purchase waters next door at a liquor store because we asked for water so many times and our spicy food started to come out. Honestly I will never go back. read more

Food was supper salty and they played unappropriate music. I did not enjoy myself. Music was very disrespectful.

Staff needs to be trained properly and learn how to deal with customers on a more professional level. The cashier was very rude and disrespectful and refused to give me her name. read more

I ordered the taco platter. It was the best tacos I have ever had outside of Mexico. The food was fresh, the service was great, and the prices were reasonable. This place is amazing. It is now my favorite Mexican restaurant in Hollister. read more

Stopped by to get some tacos and decided to stay and eat at the bar. The waitress was so knowledgeable about the food and very friendly. The atmosphere in the restaurant is clean, modern and comfortable, oh and the Fajitas were delicious. Highly recommend it. read more

El Grullense Jal - Beef Fajitas with a Modeló - Mexican Near Me - Hollister, California

Service is good, food comes quick and is delicious! We come here to eat at least 1-2 times a month.

Easily the worst tacos I ever had and this is coming from the least picky person. First of all, $3 for a damn taco is already insulting with a bs charge for using your card. Second all the they were some of the saltiest meat I've ever had that it gives my ex gf a run for her money. Third, they were burnt to a crisp that for reference the photo here is of Al Pastor tacos that anybody would know that Al Pastor does not look like this. Fourth, anybody who is familiar with El Grullense restaurants know that their tacos come with two slices of carrots for that needed crunch. Well don't expect that here. If only they had put effort into the quality of their food more than the look of the restaurant. It's basically a dumpster fire with a Gucci logo slapped on it. This was such an insulting experience that I just had to stop eating and download this app to leave this review. Whatever you do, don't go to this hack restaurant and just go the one at Westside Blvd. read more

El Grullense Jal - Tacos from Chernobyl - Mexican Near Me - Hollister, California

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Been here several times. Food is plentiful and delicious. Asada taco/burrito is my favorite, but everything we've tried has been great. Highly recommend you give this place a try read more

Burnt asada was awful, 22 bucks for a burrito and a taco was more awful(this was payed in cash and would have been 24 on card). Staff is rude and uses the bar as a personal hang out. read more

El Grullense Jal - Mexican Near Me - Hollister, California

This restaurant makes delicious food. It's our favorite spot for a quick dinner. Nachos are amazing. We recommend the carnitas and the asada on anything. Do yourself a favor and try this spot. read more

This place is delicious. Their prices are alil high but worth it especially since they remodeled the place. They have tons of tv's so you can watch sports while you eat your meal. Their breakfast burritos are super good probably my favorite thing on their menu. Also their birria is very yummy too. I see a lot of people trashing this place for their service but typically they are under staffed so you gotta cut them a break. read more

Can have potential..but sweet baby Jesus LAY OFF THE SALT. I tried it 2x and never fails. Super salty food. Can't taste anything but salt. Make sure to take a jug of water with you. Food could be great. read more

Food was good, but $16 for a michelada is INSANE!!! It def left a bad taste in my mouth paying that much for a Modelo with seasoned Calmato. They need to lower their drink prices or I'll never be back!! read more

Good food, clean friendly atmosphere but WAYYY overpriced. Too bad because I'll probably never go back again for this reason... $60 for 3 items! read more

I heard great things about the taste of their food and the price point so I gave it a try. LOVED IT. Decided to bring back some friends for some margs and tacos and everyone was so disappointed. We were never brought menus and when we asked for them they said they didn't have any more available. So I filled in the group on what was good. We ordered drinks, chips and tacos. We never received any drinks not even water. We were given one tiny plate of chips and when asked for more were ignored. And then our food took over 1.5 hours. And a few people didn't get theirs. I'll probably give them another chance because the food was delicious and love the vibe of the restaurant. But hoping service improves! read more

They are always nice, food is great, and love that they are open late! Everything they have is great and I am happy to have them on this side of town. read more