This place is pretty solid for Mexican food in Spring Valley. I found it on Yelp and had my husband go grab food most of the time but I finally went in with him a few days ago so it's safe to say I've had them more than a few times to know the food's pretty legit. When we went in there was a man working the counter and it was no frills service. They accept card so that's helpful. To top it off they offer a salsa bar which is getting more rare nowadays since a lot of places are getting so cheap and greedy with their hot sauce or even limits you. Their habanero salsa is really good it has a good kick and is actually pretty spicy. The avocado salsa is usually pretty good but this last time it was sooo salty it was inedible. The roasted salsa was good and spicy as well. Lately the last few times their salsas have made my stomach hurt really bad but that won't stop me. We've ordered the California burrito, carne asada, supreme burrito, fish burrito, hard shell shredded beef tacos and they were all pretty good. Decent sizes and meats were always juicy and flavorful. read more

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Called in the machaca burrito on Tuesday morning expecting another delicious breakfast burrito from J&J, and was disappointed. Hot and fresh, but overall under seasoned meat, eggs, onions, and bell peppers. Excellent ratio of meat and eggs, but flavor was lacking. Salsas were delicious and saved my breakfast. The orange, probably habanero, was spicy and flavorful. read more

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Was in the area and stopped in for lunch. At first the menu prices looked to be in the high side of Mexican food, but my opinion was changed when the plates came out! Every plate was loaded with enough food for 2 people. And the quality of the food was amazing! Thank you for the great experience and clean dining room to relax and enjoy our lunch. read more

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Solid hole in the wall Mexican place with a friendly staff and a wide variety of options. Their machaca breakfast burrito was tasty and only $10!! read more

J & J Mexican Food - Machaca Breakfast Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

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Today I ordered a carne asada burrito and it was absolutely delicious. The customer service was excellent from the moment I called. Everyone was friendly and professional over the phone and they even delivered the food to me which made the experience even better. It is not easy to find great food with great service these days but this place delivered on both. I will definitely be ordering again and I highly recommend giving them a try. read more

We continue to come here for excellent food. The salsa bar alone is worth the price of admission! There's a new kid on the salsa bar today - habanero! I've always heard this fiery pepper had sweetness and fruity flavors, but I have always been hesitant to try it. I like heat, somewhat, but it has to balance everything else without blowing your palette. This salsa was exceptionally balanced, and I can taste the "fruitiness," and then BAM! My mouth went on fire like a spark turns into a roaring fire! It was fantastic! When my mouth recovered, a few minutes later, I wanted more. I can't believe it! The salsa bar, or better described as a hot sauce bar, has the usual green salsa, but the other two are both roasty and toasty. I don't know the exact names of them, but they're especially yummy! After eating the inside of the taco, I ate just the corn tortillas... Wow! They tasted like they're freshly handmade - so delicious! Oh yeah; you know I'm coming back! read more

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Ordered the bean burrito and was really disappointed -- it was about 90% tortilla with barely any filling, and somehow cost $10. For that price I expected something substantial, not just a wrap full of air. Definitely not worth it. read more

J & J Mexican Food - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

recently moved to the area tried a couple spots but every since i came to j & j i haven't gone elsewhere i love the california burrito very fresh and good food would recommend. read more

J & J Mexican Food - California Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

The food was amazing. The staff pleasant and helpful. Everything is clean and well kept. We found this hidden jewel without knowing of its existence ! We won't forget it! read more

This place is fire!!! The food is excellent and the service is super friendly. Try the milanesa plate you won't be disappointed also try the chile verde burrito and add cabeza to it read more

We bought breakfast burritos from 3 different places in the same block J & J was definitely a hands down, the comparison picture speaks for itself but the taste bud was definitely good. El burrito que agarramos fue el supreme burrito d tocino y no nos defraudó todo esta bien y las salsas estan picositas y ricas. Ya tiene rato que no e comido aquí desde que cerraron Rafas. Un domingo en la mañana nadie quería cocinar decidimos comer breakfast burritos, no queríamos ir tan lejos y décimos agarrar comida en la area nosotros vivimos en Grand. Estos lugares están en la misma cuadra. Mi favorito fue el de J J . Nos gusto que ordenamos en la noche. read more

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1: The food was amazing! 2: When I first walked in, I didn't have any idea where to go to order, and there was a young lady wiping a table off, who saw me come in and I made eye contact with her a couple of times, but she kept cleaning. 3: The karaoke was so LOUD that I had no idea how the employees aren't all deaf, and couldn't understand how anyone could even place an order. 4: Another employee walked into the restaurant from outside, and I asked him how do I order, and he pointed me to the window at the back of the restaurant. 5: As a Complaint, I would state that the prices stated online DO NOT match what you PAY in the restaurant. EVERY SINGLE THING that I order in the restaurant was more expensive than the online prices, and I was shocked when I saw my receipt, and I didn't appreciate that at all. Also: initially, I was the only customer inside, and I waited for my food during the whole karaoke session for one. I'm not Hispanic, and have no idea what was said over the karaoke microphone when I was leaving, but three couples had shown up to eat, and whatever was said, caused all of them to turn and stare at me as I left, and I didn't appreciate that at all, what is the tables were turned, and I spoke in a different language that you didn't understand about you or towards you, would you like that? Whether it was a joke, something good or bad, it was unnecessary and unfortunate. read more

Awesome place! Great prices, amazing food, and even better people. The environment is super clean and the vibes are always good. Everything feels welcoming and genuine. Overall, just an awesome spot -- definitely recommend checking it out! read more

Great accommodations and service Breakfast Burritos. A little pricey but, worth the $$ read more

J & J Mexican Food - Bacon breakfast burrito added sausage and egg whites - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

I stumbled upon this place on my way home. It's in the old Rafa's location. For dinner, I order the Adobada Burrito "mojado" or wet with a ladle of red enchiladas sauce right on top for $7.25, plus a dollar more for the sauce. The burrito was good, and so was the red sauce a top, which had a very good robust flavor and a bit of heat as well, but not much. The burrito came with a good amount of tender pork meat, but the meat was missing those traditional adobada flavors and color. It needed more of the red chili mixture, usually dried ancho or guajillo peppers, apple cider vinegar or vinegar, and garlic. I like adding a little Annatto or smoked paprika to aid in developing that deep red orange color and for added flavor. At any rate, it was good burrito and also came with chopped onions, cilantro, and guacamole which all very good. It could of used some tomatoes. The salsa bar rocked! All the salsas were terrific, especially the habanero sauce. It was hot, but packed with flavor. If you want tortilla chips, I think you have to ask for them. I did, and I got some. Good chips! Service was very friendly. The eatery is family owned. read more

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Prices are higher when you come in to order. They don't always answer the phone when you want to order.

Very clean, not loud or exaggerated music, the chef and persons that serve are friendly and wanting to please, there is plenty of safe parking and the food is always freshly made and very good. read more

Place must be under a new owner. Ripped me off for carne fries and 2 quesadillas was $46. They have some shitty karaoke now??

The fish taco was huge and even had beans and rice beans and had nopal. It was unique but delicious. Their aguas are good sized. I had it delivered by door dash, they were quick. read more

The cook did my orders wrong and had an attitude, said it was my fault, called me a lier, looked like he has no slept in weeks read more

J & J Mexican Food - This place sucks - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

Our first time here! Dining room is nice and clean! The bean burritos are yummy! Delicious carne asada and chicken soft tacos! The carne asada chips are fabulous! Super friendly staff!!! Support local and check this place out!!! P.S. all the salsas are delicious! read more

I began going here when it was Rafa's and then it became J&J's Mexican Food. The food is just as tasty and the surf and turf burrito is excellent. My only complaint is the portions are much smaller. However, it seems everything has changed since Covid and small businesses have suffered. I support local businesses and I plan on visiting here many more times. You really can't go wrong with any order. read more

Healthy potions good price nice spot well deserved 5 star review I come often and will continue to recommend to anyone looking for a good quality spot to eat. read more

Looks like this place is under new ownership however food is definitely a step up from Taco shop food. Ordered a surf and turf quesadilla and definitely got my moneys worth portion big enough for 2 and fresh ingredients also Jamaica drink was delicious. Will continue to support this local business. read more

bangin' rolled tacos. the orange hot sauce will teach you about yourself! they were doing karaoke when i went there, which was a surreal experience in the best way. read more

I ordered a Carne asada burrito and chips and salsa. I watched the cook put the tortialls into the oil! The service was very fast, and I had my order in less than 5 minutes. The burrito was hot. Not warm, but hot. The seasoning was excellent. The burrito was steak, pico, and guacamole. This was one of the best burritos I have ever had. My only quibble is there was no soda fountain, but they did not complain when I brought in my drink from outside. I cannot recommend this place enough, and it will only a matter of time when I return. read more

The best Mexican food near me! There were a few places that were decent but then went downhill but this place definitely 5 stars in my book!

The food is authentic Mexican. The staff is super friendly and really helpful. Great family owned restaurant with an extensive menu. Switched to this place after our favorite taco shop changed ownership and so glad we did. Highly recommend J&J. read more

Meh. I have try the food here and they don't put enough effort. I feel there's better mexican places out there. Two out of three times I have order from them..they have messed up my food by forgeting an item. Guys! Please! Pay attention. But overall it's meh ok. read more

We just got some food from there. They f"d up everyone's order. Carne is unseasoned But the salsa is bomb and you have to ask they don't just hand them out read more

Came here today and holly s--t. They had a sign up that said "Fish Tacos $1.50" so I ordered 6 fish tacos. When they brought my food it was 6 rolled tacos I told the lady I ordered 6 fish tacos so they took the sign down in front of me and said "that sign was for yesterday the fish tacos are $3" so that's BS, while I'm eating they had the cook explain to me that he adjusted the price from $22 to $28 WHILE IM EATING. this place is flat out a joke if you see any specials up DONT FALL FOR IT! It's a scam. read more

Well Jimmy........you gotta try their tacos de marlin. They're great! I was missing out read more

J & J Mexican Food - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

My burrito was very dry, I paid extra for sour cream and they only put 1 small little dallop on it. I've had much better places than here, I wouldn't come back read more

We've been here 3 times this week. Everything we had was tasty! It's convenient and there is plenty of parking. Clean, good and friendly!!! Nice addition to our neighborhood! Keep in mind that if you pay with plastic, it's a .50 charge. read more

J & J Mexican Food - Shrimp cocktail, super good! - Mexican Near Me - Spring Valley, California

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The breakfast supremo burrito is PERFECTION. The ingredients are fresh and they don't cut corners.

The food was good but the customer service was unwelcoming. The cashier at the front was on her phone the whole time and had her AirPods in. She kept saying "huh" and "what" because she couldn't hear us because she had her headphones in. When we spoke a bit louder than we were speaking she got upset/offended or something of the sort. My boyfriend and I felt uncomfortable because the cashier was staring at us the entire time we were there. We wanted the food for here but she put it as to go!!! When she called us up to pick up the food all she did was ring a bell to try to get our attention and just pointed at it. She didn't even say a word. read more

great food and prices and costumer service sea food is really good definitely recommend

Food is good but the girl that work at the front very very bad customer service l ordered on Thursday morning Also it was a phone order and still waiting like 10 more minutes why they hire people that spend most of the time on there phones read more

Quality and Quantity of food is great! Prices are affordable and not extreme comparing to other places. Highly recommend this place!! read more

Got the fish tacos and horchata like the basic white girl I am, while my friend got the California burrito, we both loved the food and drink, it's a nice place to sit and have a calm conversation, the atmosphere is quite calming in my opinion and reminds me of when I'd go to Mexican restaurants with my family as a kid, definitely recommend read more