Welcome to El Jacal Mexican Restaurant
El Jacal Mexican Restaurant, located at 2822 N 32nd St in Phoenix, AZ, is a vibrant culinary gem that transports diners to Mexico with its authentic flavors and warm hospitality. Specializing in traditional dishes like caldos, menudo, and pozole, the restaurant is celebrated for its freshly made tortillas and flavorful salsas. Guests rave about standout items such as the pollo green enchilada, birria tacos, and huevos rancheros, all crafted with care. The inviting atmosphere combines a quaint charm with modern updates, making it a perfect spot for families and friends to enjoy genuine Mexican cuisine. Come for the food, stay for the experience!
- 2822 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85008, United States Hotline: +1 602-368-9051
Welcome to El Jacal Mexican Restaurant, a delightful culinary gem nestled in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. Located at 2822 N 32nd St, this charming spot is a must-visit for lovers of authentic Mexican cuisine. Boasting a cozy atmosphere, El Jacal excels in offering freshly made dishes that transport diners straight to Mexico.
What makes El Jacal stand out is its specialization in traditional soups such as caldos, menudo, and pozole, which are served daily—a rare find in many establishments. Customers rave about the freshness of the handmade tortillas, crafted right before your eyes, elevating every meal into a memorable experience. The passion for authentic flavors shines through in every dish. One patron, Kierstyn Lattus, described the Pollo Green Enchilada as “fantastic,” highlighting the restaurant’s commitment to excellent service and a warm atmosphere.
From the savory Tinga sope to the juicy El pastor tacos, El Jacal offers a menu filled with hearty options that don’t skimp on flavor. Every bite evokes a sense of home and nostalgia, with dishes prepared as if a beloved family member is in the kitchen. Whether you’re indulging in chilaquiles verdes or sipping on a refreshing agua fresca, the authenticity is unmistakable. As one customer, Valeria Fuentes, put it: “Everything was fresh and felt like grandma was in the back whipping it up!”
The inviting staff further enhances the dining experience, ensuring guests feel welcomed and attended to throughout their visit—a sentiment echoed in numerous reviews. Many patrons, including Erin, have praised the friendly service, claiming that the cooks imbue each meal with a touch of love.
El Jacal is not just a restaurant; it’s a gathering place for families and friends to enjoy quality time over excellent food. With rave reviews from satisfied customers, it is evident that once you visit El Jacal Mexican Restaurant, you’ll leave with not only a satisfied palate but a longing to return for more delicious fare. Don't miss out on this wonderful dining experience that’s making waves in the Phoenix food scene!
For reservations or inquiries, you may also reach out to them at +1 602-368-9051. Make sure El Jacal is on your list for your next indulgent night out!

This place is very different delicious and outstandingly good they specialize in what seems to be soups Caldos menudo possole..... Great place to Eat tortillas seem to be made fresh on the Spot.

The service was excellent! It was a great quaint gem. The food was very good! I got the Pollo Green Enchilada and it was fantastic! I plan on returning to try more of the menu. Everyone was warm and welcoming! The dining room was nice and it was updated while still keeping the Mexican charm! I would very much recommend!!!

Happy I found this lil restaurant. My wife and I saw it while driving by and decided to stop. I looked up the pictures and it looked authentic. We got the Tinga sope, ceviche tostada and El pastor tacos. I'm picky about El pastor tacos but these tacos were amazing! Juicy and flavorful. The sope is huge and I could not finish it. The tostada was delicious as well. I really loved that they serve menudo and pozole every day, usually restaurants only serve these options on the weekend. Can't wait to go back and try those as well as breakfast. 9/30/23 Dined in by myself. Had the chilaquiles verdes and an agua fresca de Pepino. I like the salsas they give you with your meal and everything tastes delicious.

Everything we ordered was amazing! Chilaquiles verde were delicious, menudo was great & the birria tacos de Rez!

Found this restaurant while driving around and this place is small but the food is delicious. Had me a breakfast burro and they put beans inside the burro and that just made it so much better. Server was nice and quick. Atmosphere was chill not loud at all. Def will be coming back.

Newly found favorite!!! Everything was fresh and authentic! Felt like grandma was in the back whipping it up! We tried a little bit of everything: huevos rancheros, chille relleno, posole, and quesa-birria. Everything from the food to the cafe de olla and corn/ flour tortillas and salsas are made from scratch. Servers were also very nice and attentive :)

The food here is always fresh and delicious! This is our family's favorite dinner. You can order anything and it will be of the very best quality. Even our youngest child is happy to be here and she ate all of her breakfast. (She never does that at McDonald's ) The staff are extremely friendly and kind. They make everyone feel welcome and are very accommodating. The cooks are great and make every meal with love. I hope you try El Jacal with your loved ones also!

Very good! Next time I am here I would definitely eat here again.