Arrived at Jalisco Restaurant, 1701 Hwy 35 N, Rockport, TX 78382 at about 1;00 pm on April 30, 2026. We had been here before and had great service and good food. We thought to give them a try again. Bad Choice! My Wife ordered the Chicken Caldo! Not Good! The chicken looked like it was still somewhat raw, the carrots were not cooked but hard and so was the 1/2 Potato! We had to raise our hands and wave just to get "Wait" Staff attention! We sent it back and she got a "Kids" Chicken Crispy Taco plate ($7.50) with one taco. We had to flag down our Waiter again who appeared to be doing some cleaning behind the Counter. When he took our order there was no greeting no smiles and he appeared not happy that we were there! As a matter of fact all the "Wait" Staff seemed to not want to be there! Bad Vibe! My $3.50 Carne Guisada Taco was very small and was tasteless. It was suppose to come with Lettuce, Tomato and Onion but those three items never showed and neither did our Waiter. We felt lucky to get any service at all. In spite of it all we are always very good "Tippers" and finally got a smile from our Waiter after he realized we had given him a 33% tip. This was our second time there and not a pleasant one. Maybe it's better at night!? We're NOT Going back! We, in Good Conscience, cannot recommend this establishment! My qualifications as an Expert and Experienced Food and Service Critic; I have over 65 years of Management Experience. I went from picking Cotten, Fruits and Vegetables in many parts of the country, as a Migrant Worker to earning a College Degree with a BS in Business Management. Plus Serving my Country in the Air Force for over 22 years. As a Civilian I have been trained in two Culinary Schools, to include on the job training at other venues. I've successfully managed full service as well as fast food restaurants and have had my own successful Catering business. I have traveled to many places and tasted the many culinary delicacies this world has to offer! As a Culinary Trainer, I have trained personnel on how to provide superb cuisine, sales and customer service. At the age of 79, I am now retired and enjoy being on THE OTHER SIDE OF THE APRON. read more

Jalisco Restaurant - Small Carne Guisada Taco missing lettuce, tomato and onion per the printed menu! - Mexican Near Me - Rockport, Texas

Always a great meal and never have been disappointed! Tonight was no different. We ordered shrimp quesadillas and they were full of wonderful shrimp and cheese. Bodacious amounts of guacamole and sour cream and a side of jalapeños! read more

Jalisco Restaurant - Shrimp quesadillas - Mexican Near Me - Rockport, Texas

The hosted got us right in and sat down, there was 12 of us. Order was taken somewhat quickly, took a bit for food which is expected for such a large group, we were charged 18% gratuity for large group, but it's really annoying to be charged that when sever never re-filled drinks or checked on us after we got food. He was definitely not worth the tip that we left him because we paid all on one ticket and the tip was on there and we did not notice it was added on ticket and others left money on the table. Tips are not to be handed out freely they are earned, and this man did not earn our tip. The food was presented pretty but lacked flavor, I would not go back. read more

Jalisco Restaurant - Fajita plate, I think #43. - Mexican Near Me - Rockport, Texas

Their food tasted like it was old and microwaved. I would have rather had a tv dinner. It was horrible! read more

Saturday morning was our 4th time stopping by ( we live in San Antonio), and this place never disappoints! The food is always on point, so delicious, and service is always amazing! Our waitress was phenomenal, so patient and kind! The place is always so clean and welcoming to everyone! read more

The service was fabulous. The food came very quickly. The eggs were good. The tortillas were good. I'm not so crazy about their hashbrowns. They are frozen. But they're cheap. So this place is worth the money. read more

Always great Mexican food. The service is great, friendly and attentive. Salsa is so good. The tacos are the best in Rockport.

All was good! Food was good! Location was great! People were nice ! Ambiance was wonderful! read more

I seriously can't stop thinking about my Spring Break trip in Rockport TX to Jalisco's Restaurant because it ended up being one of my favorite parts of the whole week. After long days at the beach, going there felt like the perfect way to relax, and the vibe was so welcoming and fun. The food was amazing--so fresh and full of flavor--and the service made it even better because everyone was so kind. I remember sitting there thinking how this was one of those moments that really makes a trip special, and now every time I think about Rockport, I think about how much I loved it and how excited I am to come back again. read more

Went on a Thursday evening, not busy and got served quickly. Had a Mexican Mad Dog, very tasty lol. Ordered the Taquitos Mexicanos plate, very delicious. Would definitely recommend! read more

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We've been going there for years. Food has always been excellent and the service great. It's quite enough to be able to carry on a conversation. We have yet to try the alcoholic drinks from the bar but would imagine that they would be good read more

Delicious food!! They serve great tacos and are very reasonable priced. People are very kind and we got our food pretty fast. I went inside because the drive through line was long. read more

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Not the best Mexican food u can get in rockport definitely would not come here again food lacks flavor asada taco and the rice is the worst thing in the menu save ur time and money and just go anywhere else. read more

The last thing we wanted to do before we left Rockport on a trip back home was to eat at a Mexican restaurant. But that's exactly what we did. We usually eat light because traveling is hard enough as it is, having digestive issues just complicate things. Anyway, we ate at this place at the insistence of our hosts. They endorsed and gave the restaurant a full and hearty recommendation so we went. They did not disappoint. Food was heat hot and it was typical Tex-Mex food. The server was probably not the most friendly, in fact I think she'd rather be someplace else than working there that night. She did her job, albeit mechanically. Working is probably not her favorite thing to do, in my opinion. Nevertheless, she did not cook the food (thank goodness) so it was all good. Our hosts indicated that the owners of Jalisco restaurant operate a breakfast food truck called Jalisco breakfast to go. We were able to sample their tacos and they were excellent! Very satisfying and filling breakfast tacos. You can choose from a variety of items listed on their menu. You order it, they cook it and have it for you in a flash! If you're in Rockport, try them out. read more

Jalisco Restaurant - Not many people dining but it was 5 pm in the afternoon! - Mexican Near Me - Rockport, Texas

I am a touch biased as I eat here more than once a day multiple times per week. have traveled the entire planet. Yes including Antarctica if you're wondering. The most consistent food of Mexican origin in Rockport, Texas is by far their locations. The Food Truck is extra special. My favorite. But the brick and order restaurant is also my favorite hang out. Such an amazing courteous, friendly staff. Along with extremely consistent food, which is the most important thing in the restaurant business I don't need you to be a five star a day and a one star tomorrow I need you to be a four star every day. They win that contest here. The owners actually care. CHEERS read more

Jalisco Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Rockport, Texas

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Jalisco has a few things going for it. I called in an order which was promptly and accurately filled. They are open later than most places in Rockport/Aransas Pass. The food was acceptable, but let's not kid ourselves. This isn't the greatest Mexican food you'll find. They don't make their own tortillas, although they were still pretty good. I'd be curious to find out where they do come from. The salsa was bland. The beef fajitas were uninspiring and we should have picked something else. I was glad we didn't wait to use the drive through because at 8pm on a Wednesday night, the line was out of the parking lot. We walked in to pick it up. I think someone at the counter was still being trained because it took three people to help me pay for dinner. read more

This place is great!!!! Tex mex & fresh. We drove passed a few times & the parking lot was full. Salsa is good. My husband got street tacos & the meat SO tender. I got verde pollo enchiladas amazing. read more

Really good food. Chips & Salsa are money. Wings were solid. Chimichanga (shredded chicken) very good.,Only complaint was confusion around the daily Birria special...waitress seemed very confused on what was posted. Either way, had 3 tacos and bowl of sauce. Tad salty but good taste. Give this place a try. read more

Nice service. The flautas looked good. Came with rice and beans and guacamole. Ice tea looked refreshing. Nice glass of ice water was refreshing. Casual ambiance. . read more

We stopped in here after they recently reopened from hurricane Harvey. The restaurant looks great, very large, lots of seating. Service was great! The food was just OK for me. I ordered the crispy tacos and they were nothing special. The chips and salsa were awesome. My friend got the quesadilla, which I wish I had gotten because it looked amazing and he said it was too! read more

Jalisco Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Rockport, Texas

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Really good food and great customer services! I ordered the jalapeno poppers and was happily surprised to bite into one tasting these were freshly made and not store bought! The cheese enchiladas were good along with the sauce they topped them with, delicious. The hubby ordered steak and shrimp and happily gulped down his meal. He said the steak and shrimp were both perfectly seasoned and cooked. read more

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Third day in Rockport. Wife got the chorizo and eggs plate and I got the breakfast tacos. One with chorizo and one with sausage. Egg portions are huge and everything was very good. Great service. Recommend and would return. read more

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Very good food and atmosphere....best Tex Mex we have found in Rockport! Highly recommend.

Good food at decent prices. My lunch was delicious. The flour tortillas are very good. The beans and rice were also very good. The service was great and the restaurant was clean and well kept. read more

I went Mother's Day to get some tacos it came out to 18$ today I got an update on my card saying the total got pushed too 31$????? I only left a dollar tip wtffff is that why did it update 2 days later why are they lying??? Why are they taking my money away from me? Why why why?? read more

This restaurant is absolutely delicious. My husband and I have only been for breakfast, however, I have no doubt that everything they serve is great! Staff is very pleasant and friendly, service is spot on and the restaurant as a whole is very clean. read more

Somewhat confused about multiple Jalisco's here in Rockport, but ended up at this one just because more cars in parking lot! Glad we chose, as was totally delicious fajitas and fajita nachos. Real skirt steak, seasoned perfectly. Really enjoyed, and great service topped it off. read more

We saw locals here, so we decided to give it a chance. Once we walked it, we sat ourselves, and were promptly greeted by the waiter with menus. That was the only prompt thing to the experience though. The food portions are huge! But the flavors are not outstanding. After we finished I had to go to the front to get a to-go container, and then remind them I needed the check. The card sat untouched for over 10 minutes until the waiter returned. Definitely not the "best place in town" as one review said. You'll get nice portions of food, but don't show up expecting a customer service experience like no other. read more

We were in town visiting from Georgetown (TX) and had already had our share of seafood. We were in the mood for Mexican food. We remembered that Jalisco Restaurant is the "sister" restaurant to Mariachis de Jalisco, in Georgetown. The server was attentive and our meal was served quickly. I got the #7 Bistec Ranchero and he got the #11 Plato Texas. Both came with homemade flour and corn tortillas. Both meals were excellent. They don't bring it out, and don't actually ask .. but whatever you do ask for the green sauce. It amazing. It's avocado based and has some pepper and cilantro kick. We were very pleased with the pricing as well. read more

The food was pretty bad. I had a combo plate of taco, cheese enchiladas, rice and beans. The salsa was terrible the chips tasted really bland. It was not a great experience. Their menu prices also weren't the same as what they charged me either. Our server was MIA for the most part and the only thing decent that I consumed there was the unsweet ice tea. We picked it because it looked pretty busy which is usually a good sign. It cost my daughter and I $40 bucks for two dinner plates. She had a quesadilla plate and I had my combo plate. Taco Bell is 100% better than this place and that's really sad. read more

Atmosphere and service are excellent. My wife and I had the number 12 and 14. Fajitas and Ribeye. Outstanding flavor. I will eat here again. Hours have changed. read more

Jalisco Restaurant - Hours posted at entrance 7/7/2022. - Mexican Near Me - Rockport, Texas

Stopped here with no expectations. Glad I did. The food was great! I ordered the burrito with the choice of carne guisada and it hit the spot!! read more

very good food. enchiladas were very cheesy & service was prompt. would highly recommend!

Food was average. Service average . It was clean, but a bit spartan. Easy to get seated . They have a small bar area, but it looked more like a storage area than a welcoming bar. read more

Best Mexican food in town!!! Great service very clean ... Love their burritos an tacos everything I order is great

Possibly the worst Texmex we have ever had. We can't understand why their food truck has some of the best food and yet the restaurant is so bad. We won't be returning! read more

They give you a lot of food and it was reasonably priced but pretty bland. We went through the drive through which was quick.

Went through the drive thru, they had given us the wrong order so they asked for it back. They then gave us two new bags and we got home to find out we were missing a whole plate and they only gave us two silverware sets for 5 meals. They refused to refund us and offered us a "free" plate in which we already paid for. DO NOT GO HERE. No one knows what they are doing. read more