El Jacalito

This family owed restaurant in Bandera is absolutely the best restaurant in town. No other restaurant comes close to the food and service. This was our first time to visit and it will not be our last. The food and service was outstanding, and not one complaint to mention. The owner came by to visit with us, and thanked us for our visit. If you are staying in Bandera or just passing through you don’t want to not stop here. Our food was the best breakfast I have ever encountered. Great family atmosphere and they love kids.

Great down to earth hospitality. Waitresses are very attentive and so sweet. The place is old but with charm. This will be my to go place. We ride our motorcycles from San Antonio every morning. I'm glad to have found a great breakfast place.

Hidden gem of Bandera! Great fish tacos! Authentic Mexican food!
1st visit, will be back for sure!

This place does not have crystal chandeliers, but they do have the best Mexican food in town. We love it

Small town service great food , friendly staff. Always a pleasure to eat there when in town

PAULINE was a wonderful server with an awesome personality. The food was great and the atmosphere was relaxed!

Absolutely delicious! I had the special of the day, chicken spinach enchiladas they were excellent. My husband had beef tacos, again delicious. Beans and rice were homemade. Salsa very good too. Highly recommend.

This is a hidden diamond. I have lived in the area for over 5 months and would completely pass many times a day. Till I was driving around and saw this place. Let me tell you... the food is amazing. Especially the Carne guisada . I have searched for many years looking for this. l lived by the border. Authentic Mexican Carne guisada.. is hard to find.. I shall look no more . The beans are fantastic. The breakfast is also amazing. The amount they give you for your money is great. Oh!! Not to forget the service. The girls there are freaking fantastic! If one is busy and another sees that you need a refill or something. They take care of you. They ask all if your good sweetie. A must go. You will not be disappointed.

Still the Best breakfast tacos in the world.

The buddy taco has been my favorite since I was a little kid!

Best breakfast in Bandera. Friendly staff and great service.

Delicious food and great atmosphere! Love the signed walls.

Get ready for a dive bar! Best refried beans we've ever had (can you say bacon grease?). Enchiladas were great. Can't decide which sauce we liked better. Waitresses were a hoot. So much fun!

Our newfound jewel in Bandera. Lots of witty banter from the wait staff (very funny). Their mother is the chef and we just caught the chicken and spinach enchiladas lunch special before it ran out. Amazing. And, by the way, Their breakfast tacos are incredible. Check their opening times before you pull up.

The first time we came to Bandera, we were invited to ear at El Jacalito. Now that we live here, it is our go-to place for breakfast out. You can't go wrong dining at El Jacalito. Good food, great wait staff, and excellently prepared food.

Excellent Lunch, my husband and I had the brisket lunch specials! Guacamole & salsa were awesome, service was prompt.
We sat out on the patio as we had the pups with us, love the dog friendly spots in Bandera, and now we will add this one as a local favorite!

Soft stretchy tortillas and fresh perfectly cooked food really good hot sauce too I always get the potato and egg

I have been going to this family restaurant for over 20 years now. Every time I come into town for the holidays I make sure to stop by. Prices are great, food is delicious, and service is friendly. They are well known for their amazing refried beans and variety of delicious Mexican food. Stop by, you won't be disappointed.

Wednesday spinach enchiladas are extremely tasty. Service is fast. Staff is friendly. Tuesday trio special is flavorful, and the sweet tea is a delight.

Felt like home. Great atmosphere. Friendly employees. Fantastic food 😋 👌.

People here are great, food is amazing. Pauline is the best !