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So so so so soooo good! Amazing service and very delicious food! I was throughly enjoyed and I was doubting the place at first. Would be back!! I hope they end up doing well and getting a bigger place and sell alcohol because a margarita would be the cherry on top! read more

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Fabulous food! Neat little place in an unassuming strip of stores. The staff really cares about quality -- and the furnishings are super cool and custom made. The servings are GENEROUS! Service very attentive. (And clean restrooms!) read more

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My new go to Mexican restaurant. Came in at 4 pm because the sign said open but Yelp said closed. Had the restaurant to ourselves. Great food, good service and just the right amount of "local" ambiance to make it a great place to go. read more

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Jason R.

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Everyone -- stop what you're doing right now and go to this place and eat. As a Mexican from California (why is the Mexican food so much better out there?!), I can say that this place is the real deal. The chips were house-made, not from a bag; the beans were refried in-house, not from a can; the tortillas are hand-made, nor bought; and the food tastes like a family member cooked it with love. I'm serious -- it's the best Mexican food I've had in a long time. The hand-breaded chile rellenos were deLISH -- rich and tasty. As for the tacos, get the carnitas! -- crisp, tender, and incredibly flavorful. The service was personal and top-notch. We're definitely going back. Undone know how there's not a line 100 feet long out the door. Be thankful there isn't. Go. Go eat now. read more

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Jason B.

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The food was amazing. Huge portions! We had the carnitas and chili rellenos and both were delicious. If we lived in the area we would become regulars of this place. Reminds us of California quality Mexican food. read more

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Delicious authentic food. Highly recommend. Wish we had on in southern Virginia. Husband recommends beef steak Fonda with potatoes.

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Jacob S.

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Amazing food. The most authentic I found in the area. I walked in and was greeted warmly. One of the staff walked me through the menu and pointed out a few of his favorites. I bought four tacos and they were absolutely delicious. The condiments were great as well. It's nice to see such a Well run and authentic establishment. I'll definitely be back on my next trip to Lexington. read more

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April H.

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Very small Mexican place in Lexington Va but the food was amazing and the quantity/value for price for great! We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon while traveling through. Would highly recommend. We had 5 different tacos (carne asada, carnitas,lingua, shrimp and birria)-all delicious. Fresh spicy guacamole and house made chips with queso. Two thumbs up!! read more

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We're so glad this spot has opened. They add a great deal to an already good restaurant community here in Rockbridge County. Having spent a good bit of time across Mexico, I'll say that the food is authentic and well prepared. Service is friendly and prompt and portions are generous. Prices are fair. Recommended. read more

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Kate M.

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A delicious find in VA! My husband and I were heading south after a hike in Shenandoah, and were looking for a place to eat. We found this little Mexican spot on our way out and loved it! We got queso, guac, chips, and two shrimp fajita dishes - everything was fresh and delicious. This casual eatery was friendly and comforting. The staff was so quick with the food and very attentive. Would definitely come back if we're in the area! (no food photo cuz we ate everything too quickly!) read more

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Meredith D.

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Great food and service, but a strange atmosphere if you're not from the area. We will not be going back.

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charlene c.

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Amazing, authentic, Mexican food in the mountains. The pozole and quesabirria are delicious. Taqueria Jalesco is exceptional all around. The service was great. The food was great. The cost is reasonable. I highly recommend. read more

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Ate here with my teammates and this food was so good! Service was great (very fast), food portions were large for the price, and the music was quality! #cleanplateclub read more

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Meagan R.

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This place is amazing! So delicious and the people are so nice. The food came out so quick and the seating is so nice. We will definitely be coming back! Hidden gem. read more

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Sheila C.

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Stumbled on this place quite by accident when we exited off 64 East to find dinner. Amazing authentic Mexican cuisine. Service was excellent. Portions were plentiful. Bright, colorful and clean interior. Highly recommend! I would definitely stop in again if I find myself back in the Lexington area. read more

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The most authentic Mexican I've had in a while! The staff is friendly and the service is great. Love this place!

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Tommy B.

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Totally awesome food, fair prices, always excellent and fast service. Our 4th visit will be this evening. Stay tuned :)

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Great food and lots of it. Make sure you go there hungry. The service was excellent. The options are plentiful.

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The food is so good! The service is excellent. The restaurant appears clean,including the bathroom.

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K S.

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Holy Pozole!!! Their food is amazing. I had the pozole and he had outrageously delicious carnitas verdes. Great atmosphere and even better food with excellent service. Do not skip this place! read more

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Deborah K.

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You have to try Taqueria Jalisco! It's small but the food is fantastic! The guacamole is some of the best I've ever had. I had pastor tacos that were sooo good! The hubs got the Jalisco Burrito, which could have fed three people. Everything was delicious. They do not have their ABC license yet, but she's working on it. The service was great and the music made the ambiance festive! A must eat Mexican restaurant near downtown Lexington! read more

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Tracy M.

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This is a newer place in Lexington, so we finally got a chance to check it out for lunch. So many other little diners have come and go at this location, we are hoping this one sticks around! The decor was lovely! Vibrant colors, authentic Mexican furniture and very clean! We were directed to seat ourselves and chose a comfortable booth. The server was quick to take our drink order and give us menus. The menu was more extensive than we expected, thinking this was just a taco place. But there are a variety of burritos, full meals, tamales, quesadillas and more. We decided on taco plates, and they were able to split two flavors on one order, giving us the ability to try a few different flavors. The fresh corn tortillas were thick and perfect, and the pastor, carnita and chicken tacos we ordered were over stuffed and topped with plenty of cilantro and onions. An entire lime and your choice of sauces rounded it out. The meat was moist and flavorful. We also ordered the red sauce pork tamales, which were ample and full of meat, and I had to try one of the chicken gorditas. I don't know what kind of "bread" they use, but it had a nice chewy texture and was so good! The server was friendly and attentive, and the quantity of food for the money was great. This place is a hidden gem in Lexington! We will definitely be back, as we saw another customer order a burrito that would easily feed two people. Looking forward to trying their other dishes! read more

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Robert L.

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Awesome lunch stop. Wife had the quesadilla, my daughter had an enchilada and I had a burrito all were delicious. Highly recommend this find! Will stop by again. read more

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Nell N.

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Food was amazing especially for the price. Our server Mariana was fabulous! Easy on the pocket, excellent in the palette!

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susan w.

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Excellent Mexican food (and I lived in Houston for 40 years so have eaten at a lot of Mexican restaurants!). Especially love their tacos!

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Guac and chips were excellent. Has steak tacos which were very good. Coke products by the bottle.

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Really great authentic Tex-Mex. Chips and guacamole were fresh and delicious. Friendly service. Highly recommend.

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Rich S.

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Augustin and his team are a breath of fresh air here in Lexington. Outstanding tamales, best guac I've found in Virginia, and delicious enchiladas make this a must visit. They cater too!! This Texan highly recommends T.J. read more

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Tracy R.

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Great service great food!! A lot of food!! We asked if Nachos were on the menu the waiter said no but we will make them for you. And they were OUTSTANDING along with the rest of the meals ordered!! This restaurant is a must in Lexington. read more

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Ellen E.

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The Taqueria was amazing!! We wanted a quick bite before heading to Natural Bridge for Luminary Lights and the restaurant did not disappoint! The food & ambiance was so nice and our server was the best!! Thank you so much for accommodating our special request, this will definitely be a restaurant we visit often when traveling to Lexington!! read more

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453 E Nelson St
Lexington, VA 24450
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(540) 461-8408
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Hours

What time does Taqueria Jalisco open?

Taqueria Jalisco opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Taqueria Jalisco opens at 11:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Taqueria Jalisco close?

Taqueria Jalisco closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 10:00 AM - 9:00 PMSat-Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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Does Taqueria Jalisco serve alcohol?

Yes, Taqueria Jalisco serves alcohol.

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Does Taqueria Jalisco allow dogs?

Yes, Taqueria Jalisco allows dogs.

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Does Taqueria Jalisco have parking?

Yes, Taqueria Jalisco has parking options. Validated Parking

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Does Taqueria Jalisco have free WiFi?

Yes, Taqueria Jalisco has free WiFi.

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“I had the pozole and he had outrageously delicious carnitas verdes.”

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Taqueria Jalisco is such a great authentic Mexican restaurant! The food is always absolutely amazing and fresh. The service is wonderful, they greet you with smiles on their faces every time and they're very attentive. I love this little cozy restaurant. I eat there often and never have I regretted it, the food hits the spot every time I go. Ten stars! read more

Kaelan S.

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We came here on a whim, wanting to try something different other than the other 2 restaurants in town. We were absolutely not displeased! From the waitress being super nice from the get go, to the home made fresh chips. Everything was absolutely amazing! 10/10 recommend and this will be our new date night place! Absolutely amazing. read more

Cindy R.

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Mom and I stopped by after a train ride on the 611. We were so happy when we saw the food is authentic. Fresh Hand made tortillas, fresh pozole (not canned), Tacos the lengua are the best I've had since moving from California to Virginia. The service was excellent and quick. We will be going out of our way to come back! read more

Madison C.

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Just moved here from Texas and was pleasantly surprised by the quality and authenticity of the food! I've been missing solid Mexican food and this place is my new go-to! The tortillas are freshly made and the chips are homemade and so crunchy. 10/10 recommend read more

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1 year ago

Excellent! And I am super critical, but this was a great surprise. Tacos were loaded with pork and chicken. The side salsas were perfect. One good and spicy and the green ones just the added a tasty touch without fire. I will go back for sure)) read more

Hunter P.

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4 months ago

Great food, love the Jalisco Burrito. The service is better than most restaurants around and such nice people. The atmosphere is just right.

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2 years ago

Food was great and the rice was perfect! Customer service on point! Highly recommended if you're looking for good Mexican food! read more

Brady A.

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1 year ago

Absolutely fantastic food. It's very fresh and you can tell by the taste. Best service we have had at a restaurant around here.

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Best Mexican food , the tacos are made with Homemade tortillas and great flavors . Great Customer service. totally recommended

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This place is just a little hole in the wall. It looks like where you would pick up pizza.

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4.3

(64 reviews)

What a pleasant surprise! Don't let the outside fool you (or the lack of decor inside, either)…read more There aren't a ton of dining options in the area, which is just fine because this place is all you need. Super friendly staff, we were greeted as soon as we walked in the door. I always worry when I see a varied menu. This one has typical Italian and American fare. Burgers, pizza, Italian entrees, hot dogs, salads, etc. It makes you wonder if any are done well. Surprise! They all are. The kid got a double cheeseburger, Hubby had a chicken "steak" sandwich, I had baked ziti and we took a pizza home for dinner later. Now that's varied. The kid's burger, while cooked with no pink, was super juicy and cheesy. It came with a ton of fries (he got his loaded). Hubby's sandwich was loaded with chicken - he was a big fan. The fries were cooked beautifully. My ziti came piping hot (it was still bubbling) and was oh so good. A think layer of gooey cheese blanketed perfectly cooked pasta, with a nice sauce. I would have liked to have seen a touch more ricotta. My side salad was super fresh, though it only had iceberg lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers, but that was fine - it was fresh and the balsamic vinaigrette was tasty. The garlic bread was a nice surprise. Usually you don't expect much from a side of garlic bread, but this was really good - garlic flavor and a nice amount of spices. The pizza we took home for dinner heated up very well. The crust was crisp and there was a decent amount of extra cheese. Very tasty. When we're in the area again, this will be a must stop. Who knew a little place with such a varied menu could do them all well?

In town working stopped here for lunch I would rate my two pizza slices 4 out of 10 it was cold the…read moreother guys had French fries for a side and they were cold...

Gertie's

4.9

(93 reviews)

I love Gertie's! The food, service, and hospitality are…read morealways top-notch! It's a 100-mile motorcycle ride for me to get here and it's always worth it !

Went for Saturday morning breakfast. They only have biscuits and sausage gravy on Saturday, so…read morethat's what I had. I really enjoyed it. The waitress told me when I was checking out that the sells out most Saturdays. Gertie's is a diner with a fairly limited breakfast menu but all the basics are covered. We were there early-ish and had no trouble with seats but it is very small. We had been told the waits could be long but at 8:30 it was fine. We would go back.

TAPS

3.8

(130 reviews)