Taqueria El Jacalito
Taqueria 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 4.7★ rating across 291 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Southeast Salem, Salem
- •Plenty of community reviews
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.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does Taqueria El Jacalito serve?+
Taqueria El Jacalito is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is Taqueria El Jacalito located?+
Taqueria El Jacalito is at 990 12th St SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA, in the Southeast Salem neighborhood of Salem, Oregon.
Is Taqueria El Jacalito good?+
Taqueria El Jacalito has a 4.7★ average across 291 Google reviews — loved by locals by Salem taco standards.
How expensive is Taqueria El Jacalito?+
Taqueria El Jacalito sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Salem taquería.
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