What a delicious experience!! I came for lunch and sat at the bar and had the best meal & cocktail. I loved that you can mix & match meats for the taco combo! I got to try 3 different meats and all 3 were delightful and full to the brim!! So much bang for your buck here! The house margaritas are made with a premium Tequila (Lunazul) and were absolutely fabulous! I cannot wait to work my way through this menu. The staff was SO FRIENDLY and I felt right at home even though I was dining alone. Cheers! read more

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Delicious tacos!!! Wish there was a little more flavor in the meat itself, but the birria taco sauce was really good anyways. Service was friendly and fast. read more

Jalisco Cocina Mexicana - Tacos Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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This was a tough one to decide on the stars. BLUF - my food/drink rating is a 5 and my experience/service rating is a 1. And thus the three stars. So, I came here on a weekday with a group of 6. I was the first one to get there and we were very early in the afternoon, like maybe 4pm. The place was empty except for one table of 3. That table of 3 was SO LOUD that I could barely hear myself think. And then they ordered shots and were constantly walking between the bar and their table. This started my experience on a low. Then the service was very intermittent. The place is small, and while they did start to get really busy as the evening went on, nobody ever checked on us. We all ran out of water a good way through and it took until we got our check (which was also a challenging thing to get from anyone) to finally get some more. They also must share a wall with Maduro the cigar bar, as we all started smelling what smelled like cigarette smoke (not even cigar smoke smelling) and asked staff about it. They said that they're near a cigar bar so sometimes smoke just comes through the vents. I have been to multiple restaurants within this building complex and never had that problem. So, my experience was really not great and I actually couldn't wait to leave. I never want to sit at a table at this place again. That said, my mezcal margarita and my al pastor tacos were DELICIOUS!!!! The drinks were nice sized for the price, and the tacos were overflowing with the meat and not just random filler. These are some of the best tacos and margs I've had in Madison in quite some time. If driving downtown for takeout wasn't a horrific thought, I would definitely come in here for takeout because everything is yummy. Overall, I'd say give them a go and judge the experience for yourself, and at least you'll have tasty food and drink. read more

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We decided to try Jalisco while in the area for a show at the Majestic. We sat outside, which was a great location to watch the line at the venue before doors opened. We made a reservation for early Saturday night through their online system and were sat right away. On Saturdays they have a happy hour until 5. We ordered 2 rounds of drinks at 4:40 ish and only one of the rounds was charged at happy hour price. I wish we could have had the happy hour price but didn't want to complain. The drinks were really good, the Paloma was my favorite. We started with the guacamole which we also really liked. Super flavorful and had lots of tomatoes. For entrees we had the shrimp tacos and chicken mole. The shrimp tacos were so good. Shrimp was cooked perfectly and the mango added a fresh, sweet taste. The chicken mole was not as good. The mole itself didn't have a ton of flavor and was a little bitter. The chicken seemed greyed out / overcooked and just overall not fresh. Would probably try something else if I came back. I thought the portion sizes were generous. Lastly, the way they handled payment was a little odd. When we got the first bill (before giving our card) the total was 56.31. Then after the staff came back with the card they charged it for 70.31. I understand if maybe the first bill was missing an item, but I think there should have been some explanation or notice of the extra charge when they took my card. I would have preferred a corrected receipt prior to providing payment. read more

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Cozy spot on King Street with lots of seating. Cool decor, kinda dark with little lighting but depending on the occasion that can be nice! Great service & really good tacos! read more

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Wow!! I stopped her for lunch with a friend based on her recommendation. I don't normally work downtown so I didn't know about this gem! It's decorated beautifully and has a great ambience. As others have stated it's a little dark for a lunch but not unbearable. The neon taco sign is a cute touch. Our server was super friendly. We were seated quickly with chips, checked in on frequently, and had an overall great experience. The food: WOW. The best fish tacos I've ever had. They were soooo fresh and juicy. The salsa verde is a must try!! All the salsas were great but this was top notch. My friend got a burrito and it was HUGE. Enough for two meals or to split. So happy to have found a New Mexican restaurant on the square! I'll have to come back after work hours to try a margarita!! read more

Jalisco Cocina Mexicana - Chips n Salsa - Tacos Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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It was unbelievably hot in there. I could not believe it. The 1 server looked miserable despite his wonderful efforts and positivity. Not sure what's legal as far as air conditioning in a place where stoves and ovens are running in humid 90 degree weather, but it looked like poor working conditions. And it was hot enough that the food was unappetizing. Not going back. read more

Easily the best Mexican restaurant in Madison! Convenient location and the food comes extremely quickly. I've had these birria tacos a number of times now and they never disappoint. Great flavor and the consumme is to die for! They also have great drinks and friendly servers ! read more

Jalisco Cocina Mexicana - Birria - Tacos Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Cute little place tucked away in downtown madtown. Youthful vibrant and hip. We just stopped in for an 'appetizer marg' before heading to dinner. The service was good, the vibe was great, the bar was small, and the marg was OK. We did not try the food on this visit, but it looked good. We'll come back another time to see if the margs are more than OK and if the food is as good as it looks. read more

Great service, good food, and a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended. We stopped in after 6:30 on a Tuesday evening with a group of 8 and were seated quickly. The meals were cooked well and the portions were reasonable to large. Drinks were good as well read more

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In Madison, WI for a conference and stopped here for dinner. I am so glad I did. The food was absolutely amazing. The bartender and server were amazing as well. I was very pleased with the presentation of the ceviche. The restaurant is not that big but was not overall crowded. I highly recommend giving it a try. read more

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Cute little restaurant with outside seating. Started off with of course, appetizers. Usually always have to try the queso funidido, which was delicious with the pickle onions and toppings and enjoyed the salsa and chips. The guacamole did not look like the pictures that were on yelp with the cheese and toppings, the server did forget about it, and when it was brought out it didn't have anything on it. The shrimp torta was not good with the shrimp not being cooked all the way through and the bread was hard. The other two dishes were good and enjoyed the pickled onions and toppings that were on all the dishes. read more

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The servers were very friendly and helpful and kind to the kids. The food was all flavorful and delicious, including the sauces. The mocktail our table ordered was yummy and cute. Would return! read more

Jalisco Cocina Mexicana - "No"-jito - Tacos Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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This place was surprisingly quiet for Sunday brunch with lots of open tables. The chilaquiles and juevos rancheros were delicious. The salsa and sauces had great flavor. Service was good (attentive, fast). read more

Jalisco Cocina Mexicana - Huevos Rancheros - Tacos Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Jalisco is a cute spot on King Street, just a short walk from the Capitol building. It's kind of dark inside, but we sat up front by the very Instagrammable "Feed me tacos and tell me I'm pretty" sign. You get free chips and salsa which is a win in my book. I ordered the jamaica aguas frescas. It was tasty but a little too sweet for me. We went on a Tuesday which offered $5 margaritas and $3 a la carte tacos. Unfortunately, the vegan cauliflower tacos did not qualify for that deal. So I got the $15 vegan cauliflower plate (2 tacos with rice/beans). They were pretty tasty, but a touch expensive. I appreciate any delicious and clearly labeled vegan dish, but I would love to see a couple more! Service was speedy and attentive enough. read more

Good food. Nice atmosphere. Tasty strawberry margaritas. Inside is nice. Plenty of outdoor seating. Good place to

Visited Madison for the first time, and had the best birria tacos I have ever had! It came out so quick, and thankfully the tortillas were crisp and not soggy which sometimes happens with these types of tacos because of the consome. The meat was good, and the consome was flavorful as well. The prickly pear margarita was also good, and I added Jalepeño's for a little bit of spice. The service was quick, and our waitress was so nice. She did a great job too with splitting the checks since we were a bit difficult having to split things up as well! The restaurant is small and dimly lit on the inside, which was nice. I would come back if I came back to Madison! read more

Jalisco Cocina Mexicana - Prickly pear margarita (add jalapeños) - Tacos Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Food was just excellent. I sat at the bar, service was outstanding. Margaritas were good. place has a very cool vibe. very authentic food, highly recommended. had the enchilada de mole! read more

Jalisco Cocina Mexicana - Chicken with mole sauce. - Tacos Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Just hit this place last night as a walk in. Ordered to go order and it was done in less than 5 min. Great food with an upscale Latin feel. Great experience read more

Consdering they are relatively, Jalisco is off to a decent start. Attentive staff. Wide selection of cocktails and food options. Their Queso Fundido needs some work. Lack of creaminess made it very difficult to dip our chips into. Birria stew was above average but their $2 charge for extra corn tortillas was a little off. Shrimp tacos were on point. Definitely will be back. Question that needs tk be answered: With 4 mexican restaurants within a quarter mile, what will make Jalisco rise above the fray? read more

We're all San Diego locals and loved the food. Top picks were the cochinita pibil and the enchiladas with mole sauce. Service was great and the decor was cute. read more

Best Mexican food in madison, visit weekly! Friendly staff and quick at lunch most times

We were not impressed with the food or service here. We came in on a very slow day, and still received very little service from our waitress. The food seemed like low quality bar food. The tortilla chips tasted like cheap out of bag type. I also had the fish tacos which seemed like a microwaved fish stick. Will not go back. Too many other good options in the area. read more

This place is amazing !! Great food and the staff is amazing!! Do yourself a favor and stop by!!

Colleagues took me here for a birthday lunch, and they knocked it out of the park! Delicious food, fast enough to meet the needs for downtown workers to get lunch done within an hour, but not fast-food quality. I had the Cali Burrito wet, meaning sauce and cheese on the outside. Was it authentic Mexican? Of course not. Was it absolutely delicious? Yep! Had a choice to add a mild green or a spicy red sauce on the side. Both were delicious. While the spicy was not mind-blowing my hot, it had a nice kick and delicious flavor. Had a bite of the birria tacos, and they were delicious. I was unaware they knew it was my birthday, and they came out with free piping hot, delicious churros, but (thankfully) no songs or sparklers. Definitely will go back to try more of the menu. read more

We stumbled on this gem when walking down King St. downtown a few weeks. The chips for the chips and salas were a bit too thick but we loved the salsa. I ordered the Mar Y Tierra Burrito which was gigantic and delicious. The shrimp tasted fresh and overall had great flavor! I do wish the margaritas were in bigger glasses (small rocks glasses) but they too were tasty. We will definitely be back as there were other things we wanted to try. The service was amazing and we sat outside. read more

Jalisco Cocina Mexicana - Mar Y Tierra Burrito - Tacos Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

This is definitely the best Mexican restaurant in Madison! I've been here a few times and this place never ceases to amaze me. The service is very hospitable and the restaurant is very clean and nice. I had the fish tacos last time and they were absolutely phenomenal. I have been craving them since and I want to go back just for the fish tacos. Highly recommend this place. read more

Amazing staff, salsa, and drinks!! Cute atmosphere as well. Rosie the bartender rocked. I'll def be back l!

Wonderful food, excellent unique drink and service was fantastic! Will definitely come back!

No go on the drinks. Los cantaritos están feos. Stopped in for a Cantarito and it was the most disappointing one I've ever had. The orange juice tasted spoiled, there was no grapefruit soda added and barely any tequila. No mmn.... read more

Very pleased with this spot! The inside of this restaurant is gorgeous, especially the cute sign "feed me tacos & tell me I'm pretty" perfect photo op! The staff was very pleasant and food came out very quick. I made reservations but didn't need them at the time.. but soon after it filled up quickly. Special mention to the shrimp ceviche that is so large it could be your whole meal. Definitely check this place out if you are downtown!! read more

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Having just moved from LA to Madison, we have been looking for good Mexican food and came upon Jalisco Cocina and wow! We have found our new go to legit Mexican food spot in Madison! Great food, service and drinks with super friendly staff. Starting with really good salsa and chips, had the queso fundido that is very flavorful and authentic. Then ordered the chilaquiles with salsa verde that was just spicy enough and my wife had the mollete which was delicious! Even our kids have come already twice and love the quesadillas and agua de Jamaica that tastes like we are in Guadalajara! Great atmosphere with modern decor and a cool front window area of tables for people watching. This will be the one restaurant we say when people ask us about the best Mexican restaurant in the city! read more

Jalisco Cocina Mexicana - Mollete and an amazing Pina Colada! - Tacos Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Update: Last time I went there again I was blown away with the California burrito after just getting back from visiting family in San Diego. I mentioned this to the waiter and he brought over Brooke, the owner. She said she is from California from a town close to where I'm from, and she lived in San Diego with her husband for a period of time. Her husband is from Jalisco, and they wanted to bring authentic Mexican food to Madison. I was blown away by her hospitality and pride to bring amazing Mexican food to Madison. This place is my #1 spot for Mexican food that I've had in Wisconsin. It's as legit as you can get. read more

We went here for an early dinner on a Tuesday. We were seated promptly and the food was phenomenal. The staff were friendly. The interior could use some elevation if that is something you are looking for in your dining experience but I personally don't pay attention to that much. read more

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Love this new addition to King Street! Service was friendly and efficient. The Spicy Pineapple Margaritas are sooo good! The guac was fresh and flavorful, the Queso Fundido was thick and stringy and great when wrapped in the warm tortillas and dipped in the salsa provided with the complimentary chips.I had the taco combo. I opted for a chorizo, a grilled shrimp, and fish taco. The grilled shrimp was my fav but all were extremely good, full of flavor and full of filling and toppings! My husband opted for the chimichanga with chicken which was beautifully presented and more than he could eat! We will be back! We live just a few blocks away and with several Mexican restaurants downtown, this place is the standout for us! read more

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We discovered and enjoyed dining here, yesterday. I ordered the Mar Y Tierra (surf & turf) Burrito which was delicious. Although a little light on the shrimp. My partner got the Classic Taco Combo, which he enjoyed. Along with the food, service was great! Definitely plan to return. read more

I came here Friday night for dinner with my boyfriend. We ordered the Queso Fundido - super tasty and the cheese pull was insane but we wished it was a bit thinner to more easily dip the chips. Conversely, I wished the salsa was a bit thicker, but it still tasted good. I had the classic taco combo with chicken, chorizo and pastor tacos. All were good but the chorizo was my favorite! I also really enjoyed the rice. My boyfriend had the Quesa Taco Combo and enjoyed it. We also had the margaritas which were great. The inside of the restaurant is very cute - loved the little area by the front windows. Staff was attentive and friendly. Overall, our first impression of this newly opened restaurant was great! Looking forward to coming back to try their brunch read more

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Th staff we as so friendly and the food delicious! Try the mole'!! The drinks and salsa top notch, too.

We dine out frequently around Madison and enjoy Mexican food. We've found plenty of good options, but Jalisco Cocina is next-level. The margaritas, taquitos, birrio tacos and chimichanga were all superb. And the service was friendly and efficient. We will definitely return! read more

Food was flavorful & fresh. The house margarita was on special and was really good too. The ambiance was great, our service was super quick and attentive. Only thing is I wish the bathroom was a cleaner - but overall highly recommend. read more

Jalisco Cocina Mexicana - Quesa Taco Combo - Tacos Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin