Restaurante el Jacalito — tacos in Salem, OR

Restaurante el Jacalito

5.0· 13 Google reviews·$·Southeast Salem

Restaurante el Jacalito is a Salem, OR taco spot in the Southeast Salem area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 5.0★ rating across 13 Google reviews.

Rating
5.0
Loved by locals
Reviews
13
Google reviews
Price
$
Cheap eats
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Quick biteGroup dinner

Why people love this place

  • •Highly rated by locals
  • •Affordable, everyday pricing
  • •Good for casual tacos
  • •Located in Southeast Salem, Salem

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.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Casual taquería
Neighborhood
Southeast Salem, Salem
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cash recommended

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does Restaurante el Jacalito serve?+

Restaurante el Jacalito is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is Restaurante el Jacalito located?+

Restaurante el Jacalito is at 1952 McGilchrist St SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA, in the Southeast Salem neighborhood of Salem, Oregon.

Is Restaurante el Jacalito good?+

Restaurante el Jacalito has a 5.0★ average across 13 Google reviews — loved by locals by Salem taco standards.

How expensive is Restaurante el Jacalito?+

Restaurante el Jacalito sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Salem taquería.

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