El Jarro Mexican Restaurant Reviews
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- There are many gems on the menu
Read More On Citysearch by zuccodealy at Citysearch 8/4/2011 - Very excited
Read More On Citysearch by glaydspabst5897 at Citysearch 8/2/2011 - Best Mexian food
Read More On Citysearch by betseybashford at Citysearch 7/27/2011 - The best Mexican restaurant in the world
Read More On Citysearch by tristangaida at Citysearch 7/25/2011 - Best Margarita
Read More On Citysearch by Amorusoeieber6908 at Citysear 7/25/2011 - the BEST Mexican restaurant around
Read More On Citysearch by alisayounga at Citysearch 7/19/2011 - Ideal for getting out of the house and having a great time
Read More On Citysearch by sandeepatriarco at Citysearch 7/15/2011 - very busy restaurant,
Read More On Citysearch by florencehocate at Citysearch 7/14/2011 - You really feel like part of the family when you dine there.
Read More On Citysearch by diedracopass at Citysearch 7/12/2011 - delicious food
Read More On Citysearch by marionklavon at Citysearch 7/8/2011 - Really good lunch buffet
Read More On Citysearch by latonyaturne at Citysearch 7/7/2011 - the best
Read More On Citysearch by tinamcguffee at Citysearch 7/5/2011 - Best Tex Mex and margaritas
Read More On Citysearch by marianncrump at Citysearch 6/29/2011 - I had the chicken mole and it was delish!
Read More On Citysearch by leciadonkervoet at Citysearch 6/27/2011 - Really great food
Read More On Citysearch by terradearing at Citysearch 6/24/2011 - Great Place To Take Your Family!
Read More On Citysearch by mgrmanagement at Citysearch 6/23/2011 - The decor is fun and festive!
Read More On Citysearch by adrianalisa6 at Citysearch 6/22/2011 - The salsa tastes super fresh
Read More On Citysearch by jeridelusia at Citysearch 6/20/2011 - I love the food here
Read More On Citysearch by luveniaorth at Citysearch 6/17/2011 - live music on weekend nights
Read More On Citysearch by chastitygoebel at Citysearch 6/15/2011 - El Jarro is the best Mexican Food in South Texas
Read More On Citysearch by AaronLaubinger at Citysearch 6/14/2011 - We love to eat here
Read More On Citysearch by Martha4125 at Citysearch 6/13/2011 - The mole was the best!
Read More On Citysearch by Diane987 at Citysearch 6/10/2011 - fantastic
Read More On Citysearch by magast5584 at Citysearch 6/8/2011 - actually feels and looks authentic
Read More On Citysearch by Locurto at Citysearch 6/7/2011 - GREAT Mexican restaurant
Read More On Citysearch by TexasLove at Citysearch 6/6/2011 - Memories
Read More On Citysearch by Jennefer Dieterich at Citysea 6/3/2011 - Delicioso!!!
Read More On Citysearch by Nannette Becker at Citysearch 6/1/2011 - I love this place
Read More On Citysearch by Chanelle Boehm at Citysearch 5/27/2011 - perfect
Read More On Citysearch by Michelle Olsenl at Citysearch 5/26/2011 - Really excellent!
Read More On Citysearch by Loraine Rogers at Citysearch 5/24/2011 - Hands down the best!!!
Read More On Citysearch by TExas guest at Citysearch 5/23/2011 - I could live on it!
Read More On Citysearch by Tlilman at Citysearch 5/19/2011 - El Jarro is perfect!
Read More On Citysearch by Erica Coopers at Citysearch 5/17/2011 - Very good
Read More On Citysearch by Julene Erle at Citysearch 5/16/2011 - Flavorful and fresh!
Read More On Citysearch by Alayna Holka at Citysearch 5/12/2011 - Very good
Read More On Citysearch by GraceseeP at Citysearch 5/11/2011 - Absolutely the best
Read More On Citysearch by muigilligan at Citysearch 5/9/2011 - Yummy!
Read More On Citysearch by Dee Englander at Citysearch 5/6/2011 - Amazing
Read More On Citysearch by Maria Crosiar at Citysearch 5/4/2011 - Awesome!
Read More On Citysearch by Ida Batey at Citysearch 5/2/2011 - San Antonio hot spot
Read More On Citysearch by amiegunzalez at Citysearch 4/30/2011 - Made with everclear!
Read More On Citysearch by Shila Bovio at Citysearch 4/21/2011 - Best mexican food in town
Read More On Citysearch by penniehaims at Citysearch 4/19/2011 - Food and service are satisfactory
Read More On Citysearch by keithathal at Citysearch 4/19/2011 - Be patient on Friday night
Read More On Citysearch by GuEsT tX at Citysearch 4/15/2011 - Excellent
Read More On Citysearch by needcomb at Citysearch 4/11/2011 - Cheesy!!!!!!
Read More On Citysearch by liane steinberger at Citysear 4/7/2011 - Service was Superb
Read More On Citysearch by Trena Whaley at Citysearch 4/7/2011 - Best mexican food in town
Read More On Citysearch by chantal maxheimer at Citysear 3/29/2011 - Like Family
Read More On Citysearch by marhta schaeffer at Citysearc 3/23/2011 - Good Food
Read More On Citysearch by TXGUest at Citysearch 3/16/2011 - yum yum yum yum
Read More On Citysearch by Tfrazey78 at Citysearch 3/10/2011 - Food is pretty good
Read More On Citysearch by celineadamsonis at Citysearch 2/11/2011 - service....
Read More On Citysearch by guest8501 at Citysearch 2/3/2011 - Good Service, Bad Food
Read More On Citysearch by Manny35 at Citysearch 1/24/2011 - Food is unbeatable
Read More On Citysearch by Guest 85218 at Citysearch 1/12/2011 - Always good in every way
Read More On Citysearch by tx LOVER at Citysearch 1/3/2011 - Huge Menu
Read More On Citysearch by Verified User at Citysearch 12/7/2010 - My favorite restaurant!!
Read More On Citysearch by lbenezra at Citysearch 11/30/2010 - We recommend y'all often.
Read More On Citysearch by Texasgeust at Citysearch 11/30/2010 - been around for a long time
Read More On Citysearch by myrnasulkowski at Citysearch 10/27/2010 - visit el jarro
Read More On Citysearch handleyourcandles 10/6/2010 - very nice
Read More On Citysearch hamsterdam 10/4/2010 - Best
Read More On Citysearch pompom1028 9/28/2010 - food is awesome
Read More On Citysearch schoolbound 9/13/2010 - great food here love it
Read More On Citysearch Blissislove 9/7/2010 - not disappointed
Read More On Citysearch sunnysideup512 8/26/2010 - Delish
Read More On Citysearch superguest 8/13/2010 - great mexican restaurant
Read More On Citysearch SalsaDancing 8/6/2010 - Great margaritas
Read More On Citysearch Jtea 8/4/2010 - mole was the best there
Read More On Citysearch MildMondayMorning 7/28/2010 - looks and feels authentic
Read More On Citysearch Guest 0 User 7/26/2010 - great lunch buffet
Read More On Citysearch GuestUSER 7/22/2010 - Last meal
Read More On Citysearch Green Thumb7 7/16/2010 - Best mexican food
Read More On Citysearch jujubeat4 7/12/2010 - Really great food
Read More On Citysearch Texas User 7/8/2010 - Amazing food
Read More On Citysearch ArtisticBeauty 7/6/2010 - First time
Read More On Citysearch redheadmommy 7/1/2010 - BEST MARGARITAS
Read More On Citysearch SprocketMonkey 6/9/2010 - I remember it being better
Read More On Citysearch mytwocentsworth 5/16/2010 - LovelyI have not been here in ages, but I must tell you that this is one of the very few places that take pride in serving authentic Mexican food, not like most that are down town and serve you tex-mex, oh no no no no no. Sometimes you have got to go a little bit further to find the nice original flavors that real mexican cuisine have to offer and have a great time too. Can't wait to try them again.
Read More On Citysearch ironlionzion85 2/8/2010 - Awesome!Everyone that helped us that evening was so kind and helpful, even though we switched tables as our party grew larger. The music was great, the ambiance was perfect and the food was very good.
Read More On Citysearch RVanE 2/5/2010 - Place is unbelievablePlace has a great environment with a Latin flavor. The employees are well mannered and are there to help you with anything. The food is unbelievable. Try the enchiladas. They are very good. Not like other restaurants that put all these onions, bell peppers, and other ingredients. One of the top 2 Mexican Restaurants in SA.
Read More On Citysearch milano couture 2/3/2010 - Great top-shelf margaritas, overall a solid choiceI went on New Year's Day with a tinge of ambivalence based on some of the reviews I read about this place. But I wanted to treat my parents to something new and so we went. I definitely would say it was worth it. I ordered the Pollo a la Maria and it was the among the best grilled chicken breast I've had, well marinated with a great spice profile. We requested a booth so we waited a while and...
Read More On Citysearch pigletpuff71 1/1/2010 - GREAT FOOD, GREAT SERVICE, BEST EXPERIENCEThe best dinning experience that i have ever had..Every time I have been to El Jarro, I have been
greeted promptly and efficiently. The Margaritas
are the freshest I have ever had. I always try something different, but my favorite dish is the shrimp enchiladas rancheras. The red snapper is equally as delicious-hard to make up my mind
when deciding what to order. I have had the cabrito and ...
Read More On Citysearch DereckTrucks 4/9/2009 - Huge Disappointment!
A huge disappointment! Service was mediocre at best. Waiter had a bad attitude from the moment he realized we weren't ordering drinks and full meals. We are all trying to watch our weight! One ordered a bowl of chicken soup - very, very small portion for $6.50 (I think Ruth's Chris may charge this much for a bowl of soup!) and it was tasteless, very little chicken, mostly broth and tortilla...
Read More On Citysearch charleneann 3/7/2009 - You'll Need a "Jarro" LaterDO NOT EAT AT THIS RESTAURANT! Drive right by, do not get out of your car.
Ordered something called Pippian Chicken (mole sauce mixed with "Indian" spices, tempura chayote, and black beans). The food was so bland I had to force myself to eat any of it. I asked for something else and our server told me he'd have to charge me for it. I asked for the manager, who then got me beef enchiladas. ...
Read More On Citysearch cwdegn 1/10/2009 - Bad service, Bad FoodWent for lunch on Sunday, ordered the El Jarro #3. Received 1 medium warm, mushy taco, with an ok salad. Cheese enchiladas and rice and beans were served cold on a cold plate. Never received a tortilla. Food was not worth eating. Complained to waiter who just shrugged his shoulders and walked away.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 1/6/2009 - Truly horrible, awful service - I will never go backThe service was so bad, it was laughable. Slow food, drink and check service. Very unattentive. Don't even bother.
Read More On Citysearch cr1039 11/15/2008 - Forget the customers, owner is in it just for the money.Last Friday evening was like a horror movie for my husband and me. We arrived at El Jarro de Arturo at 7:10p.m. and asked to be seated up front for dinner and for their live entertainment for that evening. We were told by the hostess (not the owner) that could be seated at around 8 p.m.
We went to the bar to wait and had drinks and a plate of very average nachos (we ordered them about 8:15...
Read More On Citysearch SonjaHackett 9/14/2008 - Great Food, Awful atmosphereDid not like Asian people, though the food was great. I sat at the bar, the magarita was great and they made some extra special Hot salsa for me.
The guy at the end of the bar is against Asians and was making negative comments about the Chinese during Olympic ceremony. He is the boyfriend of the Manager of the restaurant. Very ignorant with his comments. Upon leaving the restaurant, the Ma...
Read More On Citysearch jack3474 8/8/2008 - I agree w/the awful service reviews...The quality of food has gone down to the ground also.I *NEVER* thought I would be saying anything bad about this place...I've been coming with my parents since I was a young child and loved it. Sadly, the service is despicable and awful now. They don't care and act like they are so much better than you even regardless of what you tip, like said below. They could honestly care less worse than probably any other restaurant I've been to. The last time...
Read More On Citysearch FARFALLE123 6/11/2008 - Worst service everWell....maybe I shouldn't say it was the worst service since it was more like NO SERVICE...we were a party of 10 and we had to go FIND a waiter and ask them to take our drink order. Fortunately, we went on a Sunday morning while there was a buffet and the food was very good. Another 'good' thing was there were pitchers of water and tea near by so we could fill our own drinks...wait, isn't that w...
Read More On Citysearch v8frsh67hre 6/7/2008 - Craptacular, no frills guest serviceI used to eat at El Jarro frequently when I first moved to San Antonio, the food is good- but sometimes a bit greasy- but I've found better around town.
The WORST thing about this restaurant is the horrible service. While others rant on that they've had the same servers for years-and that they must be doing something right- I beg to differ.
I feel the owners put up with slovenly, unattentive...
Read More On Citysearch TheServiceAdvisor 5/3/2008 - Good Food, Poor ServiceI am a business traveler so I am often eating in restaurants around the Southeast. I was looking for good Tex-Mex food while visiting San Antonio. I found El Jarro on Citysearch in their "Best of" category. I thought that the experience would be pleasureable when I walked in and was immediately greeted by the hostess, cashier and one of the managers. Unfortunately, it went downhill from there. I ...
Read More On Citysearch mrsmlbutler 4/17/2008 - Wonderful Mexican FoodThis is the best mexican food I have had since we moved to San Antonio. The line can be long at prime times but definitely worth the wait. The nightly specials are wonderful and the enchilada suizas are to die for. We have visited this restaurant over ten times and the service has been quick and friendly. There is live music on the weekend.
Read More On Citysearch aehj 2/15/2008 - Good Food!This restaurant has been around for a long time. The margaritas are really good. The the food has a very good taste to it. The beans are great. The staff is friendly.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 2/6/2008 - Horrible Customer Service!The food was good (though we'd still pick El Mirasol's fare), but the service was horrendous. We took our toddler on a Sunday at 11 AM - right when they opened. We were left sitting in the waiting area while someone messed with the cash register, and when we asked about being seated, the man told us someone else would help us in a minute. Once seated, it was almost 10 minutes before someone fille...
Read More On Citysearch msw78248 7/1/2007 - Bar None! Absolutely the best in the entir country!This is absolutely the best food I have ever tasted. The Margeritas were awsome too! I live in New York City and go to Vegas often so I know good food when I see it. The real mexican food at El Jarro in little old San Antonio TOPS anything I have had in those two places. Whats even better is that it is so unexpected too! You would expect a place like this to be in the tourist trap of the riv...
Read More On Citysearch christianparker 9/8/2006 - Try something differentThey have "Chef's Specials" that are not the usual Mexican entrees Wonderful. Shrimp Pablano and Chicken Panini are my favorits - while the wife does the usual.
Read More On Citysearch quilsn 4/10/2006 - Great food!Been eating at El Jarro for over ten years, and have not been let down yet!
Read More On Citysearch bigedt 11/14/2005 - El JarroI have been going to El Jarro since 1975 and have been to other local Mexican restaurants that have come and gone since then, but El Jarro remains the top one. Sandy and Arthur do their best to make it the best!! Their staff have for the most part, been with them for many, many years - something uncommon the restaurant business. You can always count on an excellant meal there.
Read More On Citysearch kc4030 1/26/2004 - best mexican in town!!i can't get enough of el jarro! the atmosphere, the margaritas (top shelf!) the fish dishes are incredible (as well as the "fried spinach" that goes with it) and the green corn enchiladas are fabulous!!! definitely the best mexican in town!!!! (yes, it beats chuy's!)
Read More On Citysearch carly29 2/4/2003
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