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El Jacalito is a small, family-run spot serving up comforting, flavorful Mexican food just the way we grew up eating it. We’re not flashy—we just care about good food, good people, and keeping things real. If you’re looking for a laid-back place to enjoy a great burrito or a plate of birria tacos that actually tastes like something, you’re in the right place.
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Address: 309 S Black Horse Pike, Blackwood, NJ 08012
Phone: (856) 352-4078
Website: https://eljacalito.com/
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Reviews
Nicole Moya
I ordered 1 Sope Tinga and the empanada de picadillo.
The sope presentation was good. Unfortunately the tinga had very little flavor. I’d give it a 2/5. Even with the salsa verde, the tinga had no flavor but a lot of heat. Won’t order it again.
The empanada de picadillo presentation was good and the food was flavorful! The crust is nice and crispy. Beef is well seasoned and has potatoes which give it that authentic empanada style. Add on the salsa verde and OOOOOO honey it was delish! 5/5 recommend this particular item!
Overall, 3/5. I’d go again and try other items to see what else is tasty.
… moreThe sope presentation was good. Unfortunately the tinga had very little flavor. I’d give it a 2/5. Even with the salsa verde, the tinga had no flavor but a lot of heat. Won’t order it again.
The empanada de picadillo presentation was good and the food was flavorful! The crust is nice and crispy. Beef is well seasoned and has potatoes which give it that authentic empanada style. Add on the salsa verde and OOOOOO honey it was delish! 5/5 recommend this particular item!
Overall, 3/5. I’d go again and try other items to see what else is tasty.
Betty Slusarczyk
Service was very friendly. The food was delicious, starting with the chips and green tomatillo salsa! Fresh house made! The Fried Birria tacos were amazing! Flavorful and filled with stewed beef! The steak enchiladas had a home made sauce and you could tell it was made from scratch! The street corn was so delicious!
… moreJosh Haas
Cozy family run restaurant with very good food. The empanadas were excellent! They also had more Jarritos flavors than I think I’ve ever seen in one spot. Definitely going back!
… morediego pinguil
A Hidden Gem Worth the Detour – Authentic Mexican Flavors in NJ
Coming back from a weekend in Atlantic City, we stumbled upon a Mexican restaurant that turned out to be the perfect ending to our trip. From the moment we walked in, the service was nothing short of exceptional—warm, welcoming, and genuinely friendly staff who made us feel right at home.
But the real star of the show was the food. Everything was incredibly fresh and flavorful. Even our picky eater was impressed—devouring the “real” chicken tenders, which were clearly homemade and cooked to perfection. As for me, I couldn’t stop raving about the Lengua Tacos—tender, juicy, and seasoned just right. Each bite reminded me of the kind of authentic street food you only hope to find when you’re far from home.
This place isn’t just a great stop—it’s a reason to come back to New Jersey. If you’re anywhere near the area, do yourself a favor and check it out. You won’t be disappointed. Gracias por una experencia deliciosa.
… moreComing back from a weekend in Atlantic City, we stumbled upon a Mexican restaurant that turned out to be the perfect ending to our trip. From the moment we walked in, the service was nothing short of exceptional—warm, welcoming, and genuinely friendly staff who made us feel right at home.
But the real star of the show was the food. Everything was incredibly fresh and flavorful. Even our picky eater was impressed—devouring the “real” chicken tenders, which were clearly homemade and cooked to perfection. As for me, I couldn’t stop raving about the Lengua Tacos—tender, juicy, and seasoned just right. Each bite reminded me of the kind of authentic street food you only hope to find when you’re far from home.
This place isn’t just a great stop—it’s a reason to come back to New Jersey. If you’re anywhere near the area, do yourself a favor and check it out. You won’t be disappointed. Gracias por una experencia deliciosa.
Devon Pierce
Happy Cinco de Mayo !!!
I had an amazing experience at El Jacalito in south Jersey. (Around the corner from Gloucester Outlets)
309 S. Black Horse Pike
Blackwood NJ, 08072
Chicken Birria Tacos
Chicken Empanadas
Street Corn
Melon Aguas Frescas
Everything 1000/10
Staff was amazing, food was outstanding!!
… moreI had an amazing experience at El Jacalito in south Jersey. (Around the corner from Gloucester Outlets)
309 S. Black Horse Pike
Blackwood NJ, 08072
Chicken Birria Tacos
Chicken Empanadas
Street Corn
Melon Aguas Frescas
Everything 1000/10
Staff was amazing, food was outstanding!!
Jim E
Very nice Mexican food spot. This is my first time eating there but I have to say the tacos were great with plenty of meat and fresh ingredients, rice and beans were good too price was reasonable, and the owners went above and beyond to ensure everything was to our liking. Ill be back, so see you soon!
… moreEdris F.
I went here for lunch with my friend while we were in the area. The staff was very friendly. Our tacos were delicious. We went to a restaurant today, and they had a special: we got chips and salsa for free. I will be back with some other friends soon.
… moreEmily Prange
Dined in randomly on our way to another destination and we were so pleasantly surprised by the food and the service! The guy working was very nice and attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed and more. The food was superb, I would dine here again in a heartbeat. The sopes were so tastey and the birria tacos were delightful.
… moreDave White
Woody (me) & Jessie (my lovely partner) greatly approve of El Jacalito! I enjoy their Al Pastor tacos and dine-in atmosphere. The naturally sunlit room makes it a lovely place to sit down for lunch. I highly recommend going!
… moreD V
My family and I visited los compadres, we had bistek, pastor and campechanos tacos, also we order a torta de Milanese, as for drinks we had sodas, and even had a chocoflan that my kids enjoy, the food was really good, the service was amazing even to the point that the owner put the eagles vs cowboys game just for us to watch there. We truly enjoy and recommend the restaurant los compadres.
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