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El Jacalito Mexican Grill

11301 Kernville Rd, Ste B, Kernville, CA 93238-9761
760-376-3834
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Ranked #7 of 14 restaurants in Kernville
Cuisines: Mexican
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

As I write this review my husband is a writhing in pain. Cold sweats and hot farts. I have had better "mexican food" from a can. The dish Los Paisanos smelled like Guy Fieri's flavor savor. On top of all the physical torment we are still hungry because we were unable to bring ourselves to finish our meals, and now... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

We eat here for take out mostly but when we do take the time to dine in or outside on their patio one never walks away hungry. Helpings are generous, the murals on the walls interesting and the food very good. I especially like the way the make up the guacamole right there in front of you, same with the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

We stopped in for dinner and were served a very good meal. I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner and would return again. Salsa and chips arrived right away, the salsa appeared to be a roasted chili and was fairly mild but tasteful, nice. I ordered a bowl of tortilla soup and it was wonderful! I also had chicken tacos (Tacos Mexicanos),... More

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See 2 more reviews by Trip4Ed for Kernville
Dana Point, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

We had lunch on the patio, fast service, nice friendly staff, The food was very good, very teasty. I thought it was a little over priced.

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Lancaster, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2012

We go to Kernville a few times a year but in general I stay away from eating Mexican food because I am very picky - I am used to home-made Mexican food. My husband convinced me to try this place for dinner one night and I am so happy I did. The place is nicely decorated, clean with a pleasant... More

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See 5 more reviews by brwniepoints for Kernville
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2012

The food was pretty gross and the service was really slow. I ordered the fajitas and it was really greasy. I wouldn't eat here again.

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Grangeville, Idaho
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2012

I travel ll over the country. Mexican is my favorite kind of food so I know good mexican. This was not it. It was ok, just ok. The salsa was different, but good, but the food very bland and only ok. I had the chicken enchilada and chili rellano. I only ate half of my meal and had the rest... More

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Nantwich, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Real value for money and the best Mexican food I ever ate, I wish I lived near enough to get take away. Make the effort to go for lunch

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Hesperia, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

we were in town riding our dirt bikes when we came along this wonderfull place for lunch, salsa and chips are awsome, it is some kind of blackened salsa!!!!! MMMMMM i had taquitos and the pot beans and my friend had the shrimp taco that he raved about, both were great! it was soo good we came nack the next... More

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Ridgecrest, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

Kernville is a great little town. Sitting astride the Kern river, it is the gateway to the central sierras. It is a great escape and a welcome place to relax. Each year the city kicks off the year with the Whiskey Flats Celebration over the Presidents Day weekend. It is a chance to step back in time to the days... More

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