El Jacalito Restaurant
El Jacalito Restaurant is a Las Cruces, NM taco spot known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.7★ rating across 628 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Las Cruces, NM
- •Strong Google review volume
Order like a local
- →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
- →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
- →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
- →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does El Jacalito Restaurant serve?+
El Jacalito Restaurant is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is El Jacalito Restaurant located?+
El Jacalito Restaurant is at 2215 Missouri Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001, USA in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Is El Jacalito Restaurant good?+
El Jacalito Restaurant has a 4.7★ average across 628 Google reviews — loved by locals by Las Cruces taco standards.
How expensive is El Jacalito Restaurant?+
El Jacalito Restaurant sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Las Cruces taquería.
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