We recently visited Taqueria Jalisciense Baes and left with mixed feelings. The atmosphere was cozy…read moreand homey, and our waitress was welcoming and friendly -- that part was a solid experience. Now, the food is where things got a little complicated. We stuck strictly to tacos, and honestly, it was hit or miss depending on your taste. I ordered the pastor and chorizo. The pastor had decent flavor but could have been juicier. The chorizo was a letdown for me -- it had a pasty consistency, almost like refried beans, and was heavy on potatoes, which wasn't what I was hoping for. I also tried a hard shell pastor supreme, expecting an authentic house-fried tortilla, but it reminded me more of what you'd get at Taco Bell. My husband went with carne asada, chicharrón, and chicken. The carne asada was juicy but the flavor just didn't hit the way I expected. The chicken was good but came shredded. The chicharrón had solid flavor -- I just personally struggle with the texture, though that one's on me since I knew going in! One thing all the tacos had in common: the meat portions felt too small for the size of the tortillas. Personally, I wouldn't classify this as truly authentic Mexican, but that's just my palate. My husband, on the other hand, loved everything -- so clearly taste is subjective! Don't just take my word for it. Give this place a try yourself and form your own opinion. It may not have been for me, but it just might be for you!

Stopped in with the fam for some Mexican food, and this spot is small, welcoming, and full of…read morecharm! We tried the tacos -- the carne asada was a little on the dry side, but the al pastor totally made up for it (so flavorful!). The pollo flautas were solid too, but the real standout for me was the cucumber lime fresca -- so refreshing and absolutely delicious! Definitely planning to come back for another round of frescas and to try some of their soups next time. Cozy little spot worth a visit!

Jessica once again did amazing I truly recommend everyone to come here taco Tuesday great music and…read morean awesome bartender

Food was delicious! Atmosphere was great! Service was excellent! Especially Amber! 10/10read more

I go to buy my meat and that's nice and fresh. And naturally, we have to eat at the restaurant…read more part and the food is great and the service. They make you feel like family.

I was visiting Blue Spring State Park and craving authentic tacos... Found this little spot on Yelp…read moreand I was so glad I decided to drive that little bit out of my way to try it! These mayyyy have been the best tacos I've ever had. I sat in the car inhaling them like a little gremlin because as soon as I smelled them, I knew I couldn't wait. The homemade salsa was incredible and just the right level of heat. This place was also incredibly affordable - I had three of the traditional asada tacos for under 8 bucks. Five freaking stars from me.

Alex is the best!! Always fresh food and great service! Best Mexican food in Orange city by far. I…read morelove the Birria Tacos , street tacos , quesadillas and fajitas & Chips and salsa . Service is fast and friendly. Margaritas are great as well

Restaurant was very busy but they took great care of us and the food was excellent. Street tacos…read morewere very tasty. Burritos are always loved by my grandsons.

Not impressed Guacamole is not fresh has a weird taste, not…read moren authentic Mexican food , I order a chicken soup and not impress How they made it They mix the tomato pico de gallo With chicken breast ,have no taste! So disappointed

Our server was done with us except to take the order & the payment. If that's authentic me Ivan,…read moreI'll contact to go to the Fake Mexican restaurants. At least the food will have flavor. Sorry, won't be back.

Well the entire meal was amazing- after a lot of reviews I decided on this spot -thanks againread more

Standard Mexican fare. I had the three Taco special. The Chicken taco was better than the beef…read moretacos. Also ordered a Pollo Asado Taco and that was great. Server was attentive and present. Ambiance gives standard fast casual look. Which is fine. Definitely worth a visit.

Best customer service everyone works hard and together- special thanks to the manager Edele and…read moreSonia - food is amazing overall 10 out of 10 -

Service was great this Sunday. We stopped by for lunch and our server was Edel…read more We got the signature guacamole, drinks, and entrees. I got the carnitas platter and it was packed with flavor. It's always a good time, it was the second time visiting here.

We were driving through and exited I4 and decided to drive a few extra miles but it was worth the…read moredrive! The food was amazing and the staff were very friendly. The service was quick and had us back on the road.

Went here on a whim for dinner last night. Our server was so sweet. I got street tacos and the hubs…read moregot a chimichanga. Our server highly recommended the Barbacoa and that was the highlight of everything. Chimichanga was delish. Tacos were flavorful. The pastor and asada seemed a bit tough, but the barbacoa was tender and super flavorful. Next time I will definitely order 3 barbacoa tacos with the green salsa. I did feel like it was a bit expensive for what you got though. I would be more apt to eat there often if I could order just 3 street tacos at $3/piece or so with no rice and beans.

Wow. I can't believe a whole year to get over here and we live right across the street…read more Let's start out with the chips and sauce of the chips are amazing thick hot and fresh salsa is flavorful and just the right amount of hot spice. I got the fish tacos that came out hot and delicious. Scott got the fajitas with chicken steak and shrimp out of all the fajitas I've never seen one come with a big piece of cooked cactus on top. It was so good! We went here on a Saturday evening and it was not busy at all which is not a good thing It did have live music and we enjoyed listening to and play all sorts of unique music on his acoustic guitar. I think this is my new favorite Mexican restaurant I definitely will be back!

We have been meaning to dine in at Alebrije for a while now and finally decided tonight (Saturday…read morenight) would be the night. It's been a long crazy week going back and forth to concerts and Bike Week, we just wanted to eat out somewhere close to home then come home to rest. We arrived around 7:15pm and were promptly greeted and seated. The restaurant is full of vibrant colors and overall is very beautiful inside. They have a really nice bar in the middle of the restaurant and a small stage for live music. Fortunately for us, tonight was Saturday and they have live music on Saturdays. The musician that was playing tonight was Alejandro de la Fuente. He was an amazing guitarist and kept us entertained the duration of our meal. Our server, Semardis, was friendly and attentive; she took great care of us during our visit. I like that she brought over a carafe of water for us so we could keep our drinks topped off as needed. We decided on the Fajita Ranchera ($23) and the Baja Fish Taco's ($18) for dinner. Our meals were out fast, literally at 7:34pm, which is crazy fast. Our food was very fresh and hot. I loved that the Fajitas come with sausage and cactus, I usually only see cactus served with the Molcajete but I'm glad it came with our fajitas because it was freshly grilled, juicy, and delicious. Nancy really enjoyed her Fish Tacos too; they were freshly fried and crispy. Even with the coleslaw and dressing mixed in, the taco was not cold, which is great. Note that they have put a note on the door stating that they will be charging for refills on chips and salsa. We asked for a refill on the salsa only but were not charged extra for it. Maybe the statement is for customers that are not buying meals, who knows, but times are tough and don't mind paying as long as it's not exorbitant. I really wish business was busier for this restaurant. There were only two other couples in the restaurant when we arrived and when we were leaving there was two four tops, which has got to hit-hard on a Saturday evening when this place should be slammed. They did a great job with the service, food, and entertainment, I would like to see business pick up. Staff does a great job keeping tables and the dining room clean however the restrooms could use a good deep cleaning and there was a slight sewer smell near the restrooms, which could be off-putting for most. Pricing is comparable to other Mexican restaurants in the area and they offer great appetizer discounts on Wednesdays, so keep that in mind if you want to save. All-in-all, we had a wonderful dinner here and experience tonight. Good job Alebrije Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar, we will be back!

We love this place, from the indoor decor to the lights at night. No matter what server or how busy…read moreit is, the service is always fast and friendly. Definitely a favorite place! The meals and drinks are generous! Great food, drinks and price. Servers remember names and frequent orders!

Visiting family in Florida for a quick weekend trip and wanted to check out a local spot. We ended…read moreup choosing Mexican cuisine and this was the spot we ended up at. Once you step inside you are greeted with artwork on all the walls and just a well decorated space. In no manner does it make you question if this is a Mexican restaurant. Menu wise they have everything you would expect plus some you wouldn't including burgers and some kid options that are in no way Mexican food. It is great to include these for those picky eaters to not be left out but I recommend even those people should give something more authentic a try. Drink wise they have all the non-alcoholic options plus cocktails and beers too. My wife snagged a Pina Colada and I got a jalapeño margarita. Pina Colada was fantastic and the margarita was solid with many jalapeños cut up in the drink but didn't have as much of a spicy kick that I expected. Food wise I got their Enchiladas Mi Bandera (basically three different meats and three different sauces) and my wife got the Chimichangas Norteñas (large). Service wise was definitely the lacking aspect of our visit. Minimal check ins from our server with an extremely long wait for food especially compared to similar restaurants. Also my wife asked about the size of their chimichangas and was told roughly half the actual size so went with two. I did enjoy her leftovers though but was crazy how off they were on the size. Portions are definitely large for many of their dishes including the giant burrito another family member got, absolutely massive. Food was good, (have had better) with lacking service in an awesome designed restaurant. Overall middle of the road and would check other spots nearby before returning.