El Jacalito Oaxaqueño

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Food was very good! I had the verde burrito with pork. One thing I really liked about it was that the meat was cut into small pieces. It just made it much more pleasant to chew. We ordered a couple of breakfast burritos, and I had to try their conchas (sweet bread) with an atole, which was rich and hot, perfect for the cool weather this morning. I unfortunately had to take it to go and was not able to dine in, but I feel like it's the perfect place for a nice, and peaceful dining experience, the name of the place translates to tiny hut. I think it's suits the place quite nicely. Small, yet cozy and cute. They play music and it's not so loud that it bothers you. The staff is super nice! The man that helped us, was very kind and patient. They very neatly packed my food to go, very presentable and did not forget my napkins or utensils. It always amazes how many places forget to do that, so that was nice. And best of all, the salsa was spicy!! When I get salsa, I'm definitely hoping I get that kick that we all love . It's not just tomatoes or tomatillos. I will warn you it's pretty hot! Definitely coming back, and trying something new. read more

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Good service! Food was ok I had menudo and the tortillas were cold. The menudo was ok missed more flavor to what I'm used read more

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Carlos X.

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Un pequeño restaurante con grandes sabores de comida mexicana... En combinación con un muy buen servicio read more

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One of favorite local eats ! Great food you can't go wrong with anything from the menu, very authentic Oaxacan food. Highly recommend! The couple that owns the place are always nice and attentive. They offer a few parking spaces in the back or meters in the front. read more

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Katy L.

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Delicious traditional food. Great service. Perfect, that's all I needed for a quiet Sunday evening. read more

El Jacalito Oaxaqueño - Chile rellenó and home made tortillas. Delicious!! Great place. Friendly staff. Perfect place for Sunday night dinner or anytime. - Mexican Near Me - Culver City, California

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Bill G.

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Great coastal Mexican food. We got a tlayuda with tasajo and a torta with cecina. The meats were both really well-seasoned, and the tlayuda tortilla was the right texture. The salsa on the side was great and really added to the flavor. Prices were moderate, about $25 per dish. The proprietor was extremely nice. read more

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Giezi A.

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We ordered Coloradito and they gave us Mole Negro after they insisted it was coloradito. Coloradito is sweet and this plate was very bitter. Very rude over the phone and overpriced. $7 for a small agua Fresca. Wasted food since it wasn't worth driving all the way back. read more

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Lucrecia O.

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Great food , delicious salsa recommend it to visit love it yummy just need a bigger size on the Agua Fresca to go

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Benjamin L.

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This is the spot! Small and quaint but feels like home. Family and I always come here when we want good Mexican food for breakfast or lunch. The staff is always friendly and attentive. Personal favorite is the Tlayuda mixta but haven't had a dish I didn't like. Always recommend this place. read more

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Charlette J.

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Food was Not what i expected. Wish I would have went to my favorite taco truck instead however the service was nice. I ordered carne asada tacos and a carne asada burrito. I won't be going back read more

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Hans H.

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Normally i wouldnt do this but im sick of having to throw away money at places like this! Ya weve been going here for years . Love the food but the other day i orderd extra extra beans and rice for 11$ the waitress said she put an extra order of bean and rice , but she didn't! So i called and said something but they didnt believe me when i said it was short an order and for 11-12$ for beans and rice i expect the order to be right and the took the waitresses word . We've been long time customers and here's the pics of what they said was for 4 people. Thats 23$ of bean and rice ? Naw! Theyve kinda pulled stuff like this before. We stopped going there because they pulled shaddy shit before but the ffoid is great but if i wanted to give that money away it wouldnt be to them . Needless to say they didnt make good on it ! Ive also asked over and over for extra salsa and the owner wouldnt do it even when i offerd to pay for it over and over . Todays dinner was 82$ i got a carne asda my wife a dinner plate tilly killies and two sde orders for 4 people .i got only one order and they believed the waitress. Who didnt even go in the back to prepair the plates . So they said the waitress put double portion in the container thats wasn't true u can decide for urself would u pay 23$ for that? ! Naw ! Im done supporting them ! Sick of people taking advantage of people!does that look like enough salsa for 4 people?ive offerd to pay extra but they wont give it to u! Weird ! Ill never go back there again ! Bummer because i love the food ! Just sick of getting ripped off! read more

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Vanessa V.

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The food is amazing as a oaxacan this is authentic oaxacan food it truly takes me back to my village when i used to enjoying the food my grandmother and mom used to make. It's truly a piece of home read more

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Esmeralda I.

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First try today and it did not disappoint. The food was incredibly tasty, filling. salsas were good. They took their time cooking it. Super friendly server. Vibes were so chill on a Wednesday afternoon. Love the Spanish music in the background. Clean. Definitely coming back monthly. read more

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Julie N.

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I ordered menudo from this place for take out. It was my first time trying it here and it was okay. I thought it was unusual that they put chickpeas/garbanzo beans in the stew instead of hominy. I've tried menudo in many other restaurants throughout the US (LA, El Paso, even in Hot Springs) and in Mexico and it has always been hominy. I was missing the the texture that hominy brings to the soup, the chickpeas made it more creamy/ starchy. The flavor of the broth could have been a little richer. As for the toppings, I love that they included fresh jalapeños, onions, and cilantro, but it was missing the dry oregano. Lastly when did menudo get so pricey?!?? My bill came out to $19. I would give this place another try because the other dishes they have look good. read more

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John C.

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Solid Mexican restaurant. I ordered the chicken mole enchilada plate, and it was very good. I also like that the chips seem authentic and not the bulk items sold by Sysco Foods. I've had a few other dishes from here and have always been happy with them. Today I visited again (Sept. 12, 2021) and had the barbacoa tacos (goat). They were decent, but seemed to lack something. I'm guessing that in their soup it is better. The two tacos looked like mini burritos, and came without rice and beans, which was fine, because it was enough food. read more

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Judith B.

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This little restaurant is spotlessly clean, with charming owners, and delicious food! The cactus salad is outstanding, the huevos rancheros were delicious and the chiles rellenos were excellent! Can't wait to go back and try some of their other dishes like the mole and the pipian sauce. A real taste of Oaxaca! read more

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Leta N.

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The service at this small family run Oaxacan restaurant is very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is low key and the space is clean and well maintained. I had the huevos rancheros, which were delicious, the beans creamy and tasty and the eggs perfectly cooked. Next time I'll try Oaxacan specialties - perhaps the mole or pipian or a tlayuda. read more

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Jacob G.

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Great food! Got a wet asada burrito for a fair price Also got enchiladas verde for a good price! Service was friendly and quick Nice restaurant with tvs and tables I would definitely come back again! Mainly because of the affordability compared to other restaurants read more

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Jessica L.

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10/10. The mole negro was soooo silky and yummy. It was like a warm hug to eat. I'm so impressed with the mole and it filled my craving perfectly. Will come again soon. read more

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Janelle H.

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This place was a breath of fresh air on a very difficult day I was enduring. I was dropping my partner off to leave him then was told I had some time to kill. Found this gem. Delicious and very fresh! read more

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Alejandro M.

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Authentic Oaxaca food. I'm from Oaxaca and know about it. This place is the most flavorful place I found.

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Egg I.

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An amazing find! Great food, very tasty and well priced. Friendly staff. will go again. read more

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Bryan R.

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Walked in this little hole in wall joint this morning because I was working around the area. Felt like family when I walked in. Service was on point. Where do I start!! Hands down one best huevos rancheros I've had in years. So flavorful and delicious best part they gave me 3 hand made tortillas on the side. I'll definitely make that drive from the valley to come eat here again. read more

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Kim P.

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This family-run Mexican restaurant has been our go-to neighborhood spot for the past 5+ years. Pre-COVID, we really enjoyed the small restaurant vibe, with mostly soccer played on both of the big screens. Their hours changed during COVID time (rightfully so), which has limited the number of times we could visit, but we still tried to support as much as we could and can. The complementary chips and salsa are bomb. Salsa is on the spicier side, but very flavorful. My favorite is their barbacoa (goat) soup that's available only on weekends, while my husband loves the carne asada and enchilada combo. Their rice is also so flavorful! read more

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Mario M.

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Very good food. The black mole was delicious. Good salsa = good food. They had good salsa. Very good service as well. Little hole in the wall. Don't blink or you'll miss it. But worth it!! read more

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David S.

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This place is fantastic!! Small place. Very friendly service. Food is spectacular. Great value. One of the best restaurants I've been to in L.A. read more

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I love cuisine from oaxaca, and had been looking for to trying this place and now I'm a fan of their mole negro! FYI, their operating hours are actually until 4pm, not 9pm. I tried their enchiladas (2 cheese and 2 chicken), and mole negro over all 4 enchiladas. It was very good! The chicken was shredded and they covered the enchiladas with mole and sprinkled cheese on top. I will definitely be back for more :) read more

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Susana U.

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This place is amazing. Reminds me of my grandmas cooking. Amazing, great people, and they have amazing service ! I love it here.

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Michelle C.

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The wet burritos are so yummy, def a good affordable authentic spot, and the fresh flowers were a very cute touch read more

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Alfredo R.

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Everything about El Jacalito is excellent. The food is dynamite, the prices are fair, and the overall experience is nothing but positive. It's a blessing to have this spot in our neighborhood. The service was solid and the vibe inside is pleasant! read more

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Jason T.

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We got 3 orders of chilaquiles 2 red and 1 green. Everything was great about the place but the sauce on the chops were just too much. It was smothered and I typically like my chilaquiles with just enough sauce so that my chips are still crunchy. They were pretty wet. Overall great vibe and the horchata was also really good and colorful too. read more

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Rhiana M.

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I was so impressed with this restaurant and the food was amazing! The best beef soup I've had in a long time. It was fresh, tasted amazing, had great vegetables, good meat and it wasn't greasy. The steak quesadilla was also delicious and even just the beans and rice were amazing!! Definitely going back! It is very nice and cute. Very clean and the staff is very nice. Oh! The horchata was the bomb! read more

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Alexis G.

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Very good Mexican food on the westside. I tried the chorizo breakfast burrito first and it was a hit. That inspired me to try their regular menu items. We ordered the chicken flautas, Eric wet burrito, and chicken enchiladas with mole negro to go. All dishes were delicious and very traditional! Will definitely be back again for dine-in next time. read more

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Lucio R.

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Great authentic Oaxacan tasty food great customer service five stars wish they have longer business hours Love this place read more

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Talk about hole-in-the-wall! When you're the only non-Hispanic table in the restaurant, you know this place must be a legit Mexican spot. It's located on Washington, a couple doors down from Humble Potato and Sunny Blue and there are a good number of tables inside the restaurant. The service is attentive and friendly. I loved their chips & salsa...we finished 2 baskets of chips before our food came out. I was told that their mole here was spectacular so we had to get an order of the mole. If you're a mole fan, you'll like it here. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of mole because I'm not really a chocolate fan (ya I know) but it has a nice roasted consistency. For my main, I decided to get an order of the tlayuda (Mexican pizza) with tasajo (thinly sliced grilled beef). It was my first time having it and while I enjoyed the toasted tortilla shell, I was pretty disappointed with the beef. It was tough to bite into and not tender at all. It reminds me of jerky meat which explains why it was so hard to cut/bite. On the bright side, I loved how much cheese was spread throughout and also enjoyed the avocado slices. For my first tlayuda experience, I wish I had just picked a different meat. El Jacalito is a hole-in-the-wall joint with authentic Oaxacan food. Maybe I'll decide to try it again and order something else. read more

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Mari L.

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The world didn't end! When being so disappointed from A-Frame a "Hawaiian" restaurant across the street, we walked to this little Oaxacan Restaurant "El Jacalito" that has AMAZING and healthy food!!! Life continues with happiness!!! What a difference in food, attitude, price and service!!! The fresh hand made tortillas are a bomb!!! The flavor in their food is so delicious!!! What a great place to comeback and to refer!!!! read more

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12618 W Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA 90066
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(310) 572-4625
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Hours

What time does El Jacalito Oaxaqueño open?

El Jacalito Oaxaqueño opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

What time does El Jacalito Oaxaqueño close?

El Jacalito Oaxaqueño closes at 7:30 PM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.El Jacalito Oaxaqueño closes at 4:00 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Mon, Thu-Sun 8:00 AM - 7:30 PMTue-Wed 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Payment methods

Does El Jacalito Oaxaqueño take Bitcoin?

No, El Jacalito Oaxaqueño does not take Bitcoin.

Does El Jacalito Oaxaqueño take credit cards?

Yes, El Jacalito Oaxaqueño takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does El Jacalito Oaxaqueño have catering options?

No, El Jacalito Oaxaqueño does not have catering options.

Does El Jacalito Oaxaqueño have a drive thru?

No, El Jacalito Oaxaqueño does not have a drive thru.

Does El Jacalito Oaxaqueño serve alcohol?

No, El Jacalito Oaxaqueño does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does El Jacalito Oaxaqueño allow dogs?

No, El Jacalito Oaxaqueño does not allow dogs.

Does El Jacalito Oaxaqueño have TVs?

Yes, El Jacalito Oaxaqueño has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does El Jacalito Oaxaqueño have bike parking?

No, El Jacalito Oaxaqueño does not have bike parking.

Does El Jacalito Oaxaqueño have outdoor seating?

No, El Jacalito Oaxaqueño does not have outdoor seating options.

Does El Jacalito Oaxaqueño have parking?

Yes, El Jacalito Oaxaqueño has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is El Jacalito Oaxaqueño wheelchair accessible?

Yes, El Jacalito Oaxaqueño is wheelchair accessible.

Does El Jacalito Oaxaqueño have free WiFi?

No, El Jacalito Oaxaqueño does not have free WiFi.

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Enjoyed our delicious Salt & Straw ice cream on a Sunday afternoon with the family. Excellent…read morecustomer service at this Salt & Straw location. As usual the employees are very friendly and convince you to try all the samples. During this visit we indulged on Chocolate Gooey Brownie and Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream on cups and a Chocolate Gooey Brownie on a cone. Looking forward to trying out all the different flavors of ice cream Salt & Straw carries especially during this time of the year.

why do they keep their ice cream at such a high temp??…read more i like the flavors generally, thought recently they've been a little too sweet and less complex as usual, but holy crap it's ice cream not room temp cream please keep your fridge cooler

Almond Brittle with Salted Ganache

Vanilla Custard with Butterscotch Swirls, Honey Lavender

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4.4(403 reviews)

0.1 mi

Highly recommend the standard. Perfect balance of sweet and bitter. Peaceful ambiance with lovely…read moretunes. Served with a smile! Will be back.

love a good hot chocolate and was interested in how this business would do after seeing all the…read morereviews and highlights they had. Upon our arrival, I liked the cute setup that they had to offer from the different areas within the shop and the pieces of chocolate history all throughout. So I didn't realize that, coming here, all that was served was versions of dark chocolate hot chocolate, so I was a little bummed, as I love milk chocolate but was still hoping for a sweeter taste, as I chose the lowest percentage of dark chocolate. During our time, we talked a bit to the owner, who was very sweet, and had a chance to learn more about the process and some of the products offered, which is nice to have an insight into their world. Of course, I recognize that this is a small business, and it seemed to be just the owner there, but 3 hot chocolates totaling more than $30 were really a lot more than I would've liked to pay, so I hoped it would be worth it. When we received it after a good minute, though it was just the owner working, so understandable, the hot chocolate was fine, on the smaller side, but thankfully, I ordered it with whipped cream, as it made it a little sweeter.

Frozen Hot Chocolate

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Copenhagen Pastry

Women-owned & operated

I've ordered the Princess Cake a few times for special occasions, and it's been unforgettably…read moredelicious every time! For a recent birthday, Karen (the owner) herself delivered two cakes and said, "When it's this important, I always hand-deliver!" The pastries and coffee are also wonderful. You just can't go wrong with anything at Copenhagen Pastry! It's a wonderful business owned by kind people who care about the quality of their cakes and pastries. They're magician bakers and they deserve ten stars! We're so lucky to have them in LA.

I have been wanting to try their princess cake for the longest time. Finally made it to the shop…read morethe other day. It was also the last day for a free sample cake slice. Service was great. Friendly and helpful staffs. We got some pastries to try. We didn't want to get too much since it was our first time. We were scared that the pastries might be too sweet for us. 2 out of 3 that we got were good. The coconut was a bit too sweet for us. The flavor was great tho. We got 2 free slices. I of course, got the princess cake. The other one was the raspberry. I didn't know the other one that they offered was hazelnut. I would have chose the hazelnut over the raspberry hehhe Both were delicious. Really enjoyed the princess cake. The top green part was pretty sweet if eating it by itself. Best to eat it with the cake. Would return when in the area. Thank you for the free cake slices.

"Understated elegance" with unexpected flavor of almond paste, custard and crunchy almond flakes

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Apricot Chocolate Mousse Cake - Alternation layers of airy sponge cake, chocolate mousse and home-made apricot jam.

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4.9(17 reviews)

2.3 mi

Anad was so helpful with making suggestions on what to order. I came there for a Yelp experience…read morebut I ended up also purchasing a separate item, the delicious Matcha Latte with Almond Milk. It was by far one of the best Matcha Lattes I've had. I loved that it was unsweetened and you have the option to add sweetener if you like. It was creamy and not bitter at all. Just the way I like it. The staff were all friendly. This is a hidden gem in the middle of Culver City Mall. I will definitely visit this location again.

It was Hokey Pokey's standalone booth at Culver City Westfield mall, and it's sad to see they…read moreclosed their business here. They served the same items on their menu like at Century City Westfield, which I visited more often. I'd suggest try the Hokey Pokey for first timers, and I also like the hazelnut flavor. I prefer the ice cream served in a cone here, despite it might get messy when it's melting.

The Iced Hokey Pokey Latte

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Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream - Culver City

4.1(200 reviews)

1.4 mi

Stopped in during lunch for a quick sweet treat on a hot summer day. What's not to love about an…read moreice cream shop? What's really not to love about a giant ice cream shop with some of the best selections of fabulous tasting creamy goodness. I was really surprised and pleased euth the size of this location. I've door dashed from Handels before but never been inside one. It was clean it was huge and it was easy to navigate. The menu was so expansive with so many selections. I opted for the blue monster. Which was a blue vanilla cookies and cream ice cream. DELICIOUS. I unfortunately did not get a picture of it and I regret that. I ordered a two scoop which was two and a half scoops so I think next time I just gone scoop because their scoops were huge. This location only offers two samples per person. Not sure if that is normal. Felt weird to be limited but I can get why. Love this place. Fortunately what I got was one of my samples.

These franchises are the best ice crean This is my first…read moretime at this store and it disappoint Be aware one serving is 2 scooos so i order kids size

Monkey Business

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream - Culver City

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Craig C.

0

126

38

2 years ago

As a Restaurant accountant, at Taxcap, I value efficiency and quality, and this fast food restaurant delivers both. The service is quick and friendly, making it a great spot for a fast and satisfying meal. The menu offers a variety of tasty options, all prepared fresh. The portions are generous, and the prices are very reasonable. The staff is helpful and efficient, ensuring that orders are accurate and served promptly. The restaurant is clean and well-maintained, creating a pleasant dining environment. Overall, this is a fantastic place for a quick, tasty meal. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for quality fast food and great service. I'll definitely be back! read more

londyne s.

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58

0

16 years ago

Great mole verde, but it is a place not kept too clean so I had to ask food to go, it is tiny and I can not imagine them not having time to clean the 2 tables they have. I do have an issue with dirty tables at a restaurant and plates been on top of a wood to drain/dry. I will only recommend food to go...it is a little under health, higiene maintance. This is my second time and I can not see myself trying a different thing. read more

Ana C.

55

7

0

13 years ago

Very delicious oaxacan food here! A must try! I looooove their horchate with Tuna ice cream! Its so refreshing on a hot day! They have very friendly waitress. Their workers and the owner are very friendly as well. Great food :) read more

Strader S.

108

3

2

10 years ago

This is a hidden gem in the neighborhood! I love the daily aqua frescas to the specials they have everyday. Genuine staff with some of the best mole I have ever had! I wish we had more restaurants like this!!! read more

Jordan R.

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5

1

7 years ago

This is my go-to oaxacan restaurant. I will literally drive from West Hollywood just to have lunch here. Get the mole negro. Long live El Jacalito Oaxaqueño! read more

Terrence B.

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6

0

14 years ago

Really good food and cheap. I went there while working next door for a few days. It seems very authentic and nice people as well. Generous portions. read more

Jovany Paredes P.

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3

14

8 years ago

La comida esta deliciosa me encanta el trato de parte de ellos es eficiente me vusta mucho venir a comer con mi papa a este lugar selos recomiendo read more

B J M.

19

32

0

8 years ago

I don't know from authentic Oaxaca cooking. But I know great tasting food when I eat it. And this is great!

El Fergy L.

17

2

7 years ago

An excellent place the food a delight highly recommended delight I invite you to visit it will definitely

Bunbury R.

86

8

17

13 years ago

This is the best Mexican food in this area!!! Chiles rellenos de pollo and goat barbacoa !! read more

Joshua B.

7

152

2

12 years ago

The food here was good. The service was great and very welcoming. I would go back

J. Kenneth B.

0

1

0

9 years ago

Excellent meal! Locals go there and worth the treck over to Culver City,

Melody S.

3

40

8

10 years ago

Great customer service. Staff was attentive. I enjoyed my meal.

Purple J.

177

11

1

14 years ago

They don't deliver

El Jacalito Oaxaqueño - mexican - Updated September 2026

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