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El Jacalito Oaxaqueño
Master Critic Reviews (3 Lists)
El Jacalito Oaxaqueño
8.1
A compact Oaxacan kitchen with a loyal neighborhood following, turning out soulful moles and griddled specialties. The menu leans traditional and comforting, with desserts and breakfast plates that keep regulars coming back.
Must-Try Dishes:
Enchiladas de Mole Negro, Tasajo Plate, Horchata
Scores:
Value: 8.5
Service: 7.8
Consistency: 8.2
Food Quality: 8.6
Atmosphere: 6.7
Cultural Relevance: 8
What makes it special: Oaxacan home-style cooking with deep, well-balanced mole.
Who should go: Families and Oaxacan food fans.
When to visit: Late morning for breakfast plates.
What to order: Mole negro enchiladas, tasajo, flautas.
Insider tip: Ask which mole is freshest that day.
El Jacalito Oaxaqueño
8.3
A long-running Oaxacan kitchen that draws steady crowds for breakfast through dinner. Morning plates shine with deep, mole-backed flavors and handmade tortillas, especially in chilaquiles and huevos rancheros. It’s unpretentious, filling, and consistently praised.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chilaquiles Verde con Huevos, Huevos Rancheros Oaxaqueños, Mole Negro Enchiladas
Scores:
Value: 8.1
Service: 7.9
Consistency: 8.5
Food Quality: 8.8
Atmosphere: 7
Cultural Relevance: 8.1
What makes it special: Oaxacan breakfast with moles and tortillas that taste slow-made.
Who should go: Fans of regional Mexican flavors.
When to visit: Weekend mornings for full menu.
What to order: Chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, mole enchiladas.
Insider tip: Add a side of tasajo if you want extra savoriness.
El Jacalito Oaxaqueño
8.0
Casual Oaxacan cooking that shines brightest at breakfast, with chilaquiles, moles, and handmade tortillas anchoring a menu full of comfort. The dining room is simple, but the flavors are rich and reliably satisfying.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chilaquiles con huevos, Mole negro enchiladas, Tlayuda mixta
Scores:
Value: 8.6
Service: 7.8
Consistency: 8.2
Food Quality: 8.7
Atmosphere: 6.6
Cultural Relevance: 8
What makes it special: Authentic Oaxacan breakfasts with deep, homey flavors.
Who should go: Anyone chasing real chilaquiles.
When to visit: Weekend mornings before noon.
What to order: Chilaquiles, mole enchiladas, horchata.
Insider tip: Order a tlayuda to share if you’re hungry-hungry.