Chalateco Menu - San Jose, CA

Based on 181 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 3.7 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

Chalateco 95116

Address:
2 N Jackson Ave, San Jose, CA 95116

Website:

Hours

Friday	10 AM–10:30 PM
Saturday	10 AM–10:30 PM
Sunday	10 AM–10:30 PM
Monday (Labor Day)	10 AM–10:30 PM Hours might differ
Tuesday	10 AM–10:30 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–10:30 PM
Thursday	10 AM–10:30 PM

Tortas
Cubana Tortas / Cuban Tortas Milanesa, chorizo y jamón con mayonesa, cebolla, tomate, jalapeño, cebolla, aguacate y queso fundido. / Milanesa, sausage and ham with mayonnaise, onion, tomatoes, jalapeño, onion, avocado, and melted cheese.	$16.25
Combinada Tortas / Combined Tortas Dos carnes, mayonesa, cebolla, tomate, jalapeño, cebolla, aguacate y queso derretido. / Two meat, mayonnaise, onion, tomatoes, jalapeño, onion, avocado, and melted cheese.	$21.70
Quesadillas Gus / Gus Quesadillas Su elección de carne en tortilla frita hecha a mano, queso, lechuga, crema agria y salsa. / Your choice of meat in a hand-made fried tortilla, cheese, lettuce, sour cream and salsa.	$19.20
Super Cubana Tortas / Super Cuban Tortas Milanesa, chorizo, jamón, chorizo y huevos con mayonesa, cebolla, tomate, jalapeño, cebolla, aguacate y queso fundido. / Milanesa, sausage, ham, chorizo, and eggs with mayonnaise, onion, tomatoes, jalapeño, onion, avocado, and melted cheese.	$19.99
Tortas Regulares / Regular Tortas Carne, mayonesa, cebolla, tomate, jalapeño, cebolla, aguacate y queso fundido. / Meat, mayonnaise, onion, tomatoes, jalapeño, onion, avocado, and melted cheese.	$15.25
Desayunos / Breakfasts
Huevos Rancheros / Ranchero Eggs Dos tortillas de maíz fritas con una salsa roja de huevos fritos encima. El consumo de carnes, aves, mariscos, crustáceos o huevos crudos o poco cocidos puede aumentar el riesgo de enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos, especialmente si tiene ciertas afecciones médicas. / Two fried corn tortillas with a sunny-side-up eggs red salsa on top. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs, may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.	$18.50
Huevos Divorciados / Divorced Eggs Dos huevos estrellados con salsa roja y verde encima. El consumo de carnes, aves, mariscos, crustáceos o huevos crudos o poco cocidos puede aumentar el riesgo de enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos, especialmente si tiene ciertas afecciones médicas. / Two sunny-side-up eggs with red and green sauce on top. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs, may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.	$18.50
Huevos Al Gusto / Eggs To Taste Su elección de huevos con chorizo, jamón o a la mexicana. El consumo de carnes, aves, mariscos, crustáceos o huevos crudos o poco cocidos puede aumentar el riesgo de enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos, especialmente si tiene ciertas afecciones médicas. / Your of choice eggs with chorizo, ham, or a la Mexicana. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs, may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.	$18.50
Burrito De Desayuno / Breakfast Burrito Huevo, arroz, frijoles y queso envuelto en tortilla de harina. El consumo de carnes, aves, mariscos, crustáceos o huevos crudos o poco cocidos puede aumentar el riesgo de enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos, especialmente si tiene ciertas afecciones médicas. / Egg, rice, beans, and cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs, may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.	$13.80
Chilaquiles
Chilaquiles Con Huevo / Chilaquiles With Egg Chilaquiles servidos con huevos, arroz y frijoles. Tortilla de maíz frita en salsa verde. / Chilaquiles served with eggs, rice and beans.	$19.80
Chilaquiles Solos / Chilaquiles Alone Chilaquiles con arroz y frijoles. / Chilaquiles with rice and beans.	$15.70
Chilaquiles Con Carne / Chilaquiles With Meat Chilaquiles servidos con pollo o res, huevos, arroz y frijoles. Tortilla de maíz frita en salsa verde. / Chilaquiles served with chicken or beef, eggs, rice, and beans. Fried corn tortilla in green sauce.	$24.20
Aperitivo / Appetizer
Mini Empanadas Vegetales o atún. / Vegetables or tuna.	$15.70
Molletes Hecho con pan mexicano (bolillos) untado con frijoles, pico de gallo y tocino, con queso derretido encima. / Made with Mexican bread (bolillos) spread with beans, pico de gallo, and bacon, with melted cheese on top.	$10.70
Gringa Queso, cilantro, cebolla, piña y carne al pastor. / Cheese, cilantro, onion, pineapple, and al pastor meat.	$12.00
Nachos Servido con aguacate, pico de gallo y crema agria. / Served with avocado, pico de gallo and sour cream.	$19.80
Tacos Dorados / Crispy Tacos Tacos crocantes con papas y chorizo o pollo. / Crispy tacos with potatoes and chorizo or chicken.	$18.50
Sincronizadas Tortilla de harina con queso fundido y carne. / Flour tortilla with melted cheese and meat.	$11.00
Tostada De Tinga / Tinga Tostada Tostada servida con frijoles, pollo marinado y cubierta con crema agria y queso. / Tostada served with beans, marinated chicken, and topped with sour cream and cheese.	$9.80
Ensalada De Pollo / Chicken Salad Pollo a la parrilla con lechuga, tomates, cebollas, pepinos y rodajas de naranja. / Grilled chicken with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and orange slices.	$20.25
Sopas / Soups
Consome De Pollo Estofado de pollo desmenuzado cubierto con aguacate y una guarnición de arroz. / Shredded chicken stew topped with avocado and a side of rice.	$24.20
Caldo De Pollo / Chicken Soup	$24.20
Menudo / Beef Tripe Soup	$24.20
Sopa De Mariscos / Seafood Soup	$26.70
Caldo De Res / Beef Soup	$24.20
Sopa De Mondongo / Beef Tripe Stew With Vegetables	$21.90
Caldo De Camarón / Shrimp Soup	$25.40
Sopa De Tortilla / Tortilla Soup	$11.30
Tacos
Chala Tacos (3) Tacos de pescado o camarón. / Fish or shrimp tacos.	$17.60
Tacos Servido con cebolla, cilantro y salsa. / Served with onion, cilantro, and salsa. (pastor,lengua,pollo,cabeza,chorizo,tripa,azada)	$4.50
Flautas De Pollo (2) / Chicken Flautas (2) Tacos fritos de pollo crujiente. Servido con arroz, frijoles y ensalada. / Fried crispy chicken tacos. Served with rice, beans and salad.	$24.20
Parrillada Gus / Gus BBQ Carne con pimiento morrón, tocino y queso derretido, servida con tortillas. / Meat with bell pepper, bacon, and melted cheese, served with tortillas.	$22.60
Alambre Especial / Special Alambre Pimiento morrón, cebolla, tocino, bistec y cerdo marinado. / Bell pepper, onion, bacon, beefsteak and marinated pork.	$25.10
Mega Tacos (3) Con su elección de carne con frijoles enteros y papas fritas. / With your choice of meat with whole beans, and French fries.	$18.80
Tacos Hawaiianos (3) Tacos de chuleta de puerco con piña, jamón y cebolla. / Pork chop tacos with pineapple, ham and onion.	$17.60
Flautitas (4) Flautas pollo o papas con chorizo. / Crispy tacos, chicken, or potatoes with chorizo.	$24.20
Alambres Una combinación de cebolla, pimiento, tocino y carne a elección. / A combination of onion, bell pepper, bacon, and your choice of meat.	$22.70
Chala Parrillada / Chala BBQ	$55.40
Burritos
Burritos Frijoles, arroz, cebolla, queso, lechuga, crema agria, cilantro y carne. / Beans, rice, onion, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, cilantro and meat.	$15.40
Burrito Mojado / Wet Burrito Salsa verde, burrito húmedo, carne, con frijoles, arroz, cebolla, queso, lechuga, crema agria y cilantro. / Green sauce, wet burrito, meat, with beans, rice, onion, cheese, lettuce, sour cream and cilantro.	$16.70
Fajitas
Chala-Fajitas Una combinación de pimiento, cebolla, tomate, pollo, res y camarones, servido con arroz, frijoles y tortillas. / A combination of bell pepper, onion, tomato, chicken, beef and shrimp, served with rice, beans and tortillas.	$27.90
Fajitas Una combinación de pimiento, cebolla, tomate y carne servida con arroz y frijoles. / A combination of bell pepper, onion, tomato, and meat served with rice and beans.	$25.10
Mariscos / Seafood
Vuelve A La Vida Nuestra combinación especial de mariscos: camarones, ceviche de pescado ceviche y ostiones. / Our special combination of seafood: shrimp, ceviche fish ceviche and oysters.	$28.80
Coctel De Camarón / Shrimp Cocktail	$21.30
Campechana 3 Cóctel de camarones, pulpo y ostras. / Shrimp, octopus, and oysters cocktail.	$24.20
Ceviche Camarón, pulpo o pescado. / Shrimp, octopus, or fish.	$15.70
Aguachile	$25.40
Ostiones En Su Concha / Oysters In Their Shell	$25.70
Campechana De Camarón Y Pulpo / Shrimp And Octopus Cocktail	$22.60
Tostada De Ceviche / Ceviche Tostada	$8.80
Ceviche Mixto / Mixed Ceviche Camarón, pulpo y pescado. / Shrimp, octopus, and fish.	$15.70
Quesos Fundidos / Melted Cheeses
Choriqueso / Cheese With Chorizo Servido con salsa y tortillas. / Served with salsa and tortillas.	$11.00
Queso Fundido / Melted Cheese Servido con salsa y tortillas. / Served with salsa and tortillas.	$9.50
Queso Con Hongos / Cheese With Mushrooms Servido con salsa y tortillas. / Served with salsa and tortillas.	$11.00
Pupusas
Pupusas	$5.70
Bistec Salvadoreño / Salvadorian Steak Bistec cocinado en una salsa suave. / Steak cooked in a mild sauce.	$24.20
Plátanos Fritos / Fried Plantains Plátano con frijoles y crema agria. / Plantain with beans and sour cream.	$15.10
Empanadas De Plátano / Plantain Empanadas Puré de plátano maduro. / Mashed ripe plantain.	$15.10
Tamale De Elote / Corn Tamale El tamal de elote se sirve con crema agria. / Corn tamale is served with sour cream.	$5.70
Huevos Con Loroco / Eggs With Loroco Plato tradicional salvadoreño. Huevos revueltos y queso fresco de loroco, crema agria, arroz y frijoles. / Traditional Salvadorian dish. Scrambled eggs and loroco fresh cheese, sour cream, rice, and beans.	$19.20
Chalamulitas Servido con tres deliciosas tortillas hechas a mano, salsa pico de gallo y carne. / Served with three delicious handmade tortillas, pico de gallo sauce, and meat.	$18.80
Sándwich De Pollo / Chicken Sandwich Servido con pepinos, lechuga, tomates, crema agria y queso fresco. / Served with cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and fresh cheese.	$15.40
Sándwich Veggie / Veggie Sandwich Servido con pepinos, lechuga, tomates, crema agria y queso fresco. / Served with cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and fresh cheese.	$14.20
Mega-Quesadilla Flor De Calabaza / Mega-Quesadilla Squash Blossom	$19.20
Mega-Huarache Con carne, frijoles negros, lechuga, queso, cebolla, salsa y crema agria. / With meat, black beans, lettuce cheese, onion, salsa and sour cream.	$19.80
Huarache Sencillo / Simple Huarache No incluye carne. / Does not include meat.	$13.50
Sope Sencillo / Simple Sope No incluye carne. / Does not include meat.	$7.60
Mega-Quesadilla Con carne con salsa, lechuga, queso, cebolla y crema agria. / With meat with sauce, lettuce, cheese, onion and sour cream.	$19.20
Aperitivo Salvadoreño / Salvadorian Appetizer Incluye pupusa, tamal, yuca frita, empanada de platano, pastelito de carne, crema agria y queso. / Includes pupusa, tamale, yuca frita, empanada de platano, pastelito de carne, sour cream and cheese.	$37.00
Desayuno Salvadoreño / Salvadorian Breakfast Plátano, huevos, frijoles y crema agria. / Plantain, eggs, beans, and sour cream.	$18.80
Yuca Con Chicharrón / Yuca With Pork Rinds	$16.00
Tamal Salvadoreño / Salvadorian Tamale Pollo o puerco. / Chicken or pork.	$5.70
Casamiento Desayuno salvadoreño real servido con frijoles, arroz, plátanos, queso fresco y crema agria. / Real Salvadorian breakfast served with beans, rice, plantains, fresh cheese and sour cream.	$18.50
Volcanes / Volcanoes Tres tortillas tostadas con queso derretido, con carne y pico de gallo. / Three toast tortillas with melted cheese, with meat and pico de gallo.	$18.80
Tacos Gringos Tres tacos de tortilla hechos a mano con carne y pico de gallo. / Three handmade tortilla tacos with meat and pico de gallo.	$18.80
Sándwich De Jamón / Ham Sandwich Servido con pepinos, lechuga, tomates, crema agria y queso fresco. / Served with cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and fresh cheese.	$15.40
Orden De Quesadillas / Quesadillas Order Tres quesadillas artesanales con flor de calabaza o carbón de maíz. / Three handmade quesadillas with squash blossom or corn smut.	$18.80
Mega-Quesadilla Huitlacoche	$17.99
Huarache Con carne, frijoles negros, queso, cebolla y salsa. / With meat, black beans, cheese, onion, and salsa.	$17.90
Sope Con carne con frijoles, salsa, lechuga, queso, cebolla y crema agria. / With meat with beans, salsa, lettuce, cheese, onion, and sour cream.	$10.70
Gordita Con carne con salsa, lechuga, queso, cebolla y crema agria. / With meat with sauce, lettuce, cheese, onion and sour cream.	$10.70
Barbacoa / BBQ
Barbacoa Y Consomé / BBQ And Consomme	$24.20
Flautas De Barbacoa / BBQ Flautas	$24.20
Pambazo Papa, zanahoria, lechuga, crema agria, queso y salsa. / Potato, carrots, lettuce, sour cream, cheese, and salsa.	$18.80
Tacos De Barbacoa (Cada Uno) / BBQ Tacos (Each)	$5.99
Consomé / Consomme	$9.99
Nuggets De Pollo / Chicken Nuggets	$12.60
Plato de Mariscos / Seafood Plate
Camarones A La Diabla / Spicy Shrimp Camarones marinados en salsa casera picante. Servido con arroz, ensalada y papas fritas. / Shrimp marinated in spicy homemade sauce. Served with rice, salad and French fries.	$25.40
Camarones Empanizados / Breaded Shrimp Servido con arroz, ensalada y papas fritas. / Served with rice, salad and French fries.	$25.40
Mojarra Frita / Deep-Fried Tilapia Servido con arroz, ensalada y papas fritas. / Served with rice, salad, and French fries.	$25.40
Camarones Rancheros Camarones salteados en una salsa suave. Servido con arroz, ensalada y papas fritas. / Shrimp sautéed in a mild sauce. Served with rice, salad and French fries.	$25.40
Filete A La Plancha / Grilled Fish Fillet Servido con arroz, ensalada y papas fritas. / Served with rice, salad and French fries.	$25.40
Filete Ranchero / Ranchero Fillet Filete de pescado salteado en salsa suave. Servido con arroz, ensalada y papas fritas. / Fish fillet sautéed in mild sauce. Served with rice, salad, and French fries.	$25.40
Platillos / Platters
Bistec A La Mexicana / Mexican Style Steak Bistec cocinado con cebollas asadas, tomates y chile jalapeño. / Steak cooked with grilled onions, tomatoes, and jalapeño pepper. Served with rice, beans, and salad on the side.	$24.20
Bistec Encebollado / Onion Steak Pollo bañado en mole poblano mexicano. Servido con arroz, frijoles y ensalada al lado. / Steak with grilled onions. Served with rice, beans, and salad on the side.	$24.20
Pollo Con Mole / Chicken In Mexican Mole Servido con arroz, frijoles y ensalada al lado. / Chicken dipped in Mexican mole poblano. Served with rice, beans, and salad on the side.	$24.20
Carne Asada / Grilled Beef Servido con arroz, frijoles y ensalada al lado. / Served with rice, beans, and salad on the side.	$24.20
Enchiladas Verdes / Green Enchiladas Enchiladas con pollo, o jamón en salsa verde. Servido con arroz, frijoles y ensalada al lado. / Enchiladas with chicken, or ham in green salsa. Served with rice, beans, and salad on the side.	$24.20
Plato De Dieta / Diet Plate Plato bajo en carbohidratos con arroz, frijoles y ensalada al lado. / Low-carbs plate with rice, beans, and salad on the side.	$24.20
Pollo Encebollado / Chicken With Onions Pollo marinado con cebolla asada. Servido con arroz, frijoles y ensalada al lado. / Chicken marinated with grilled onions. Served with rice, beans, and salad on the side.	$24.20
Pechuga Gus / Gus Chicken Breast Pechuga de pollo empanizada con jamón y queso derretido en el medio. Servido con papas fritas, arroz, frijoles y ensalada al lado. / Breaded chicken breast with ham and melted cheese in the middle. Served with French fries, rice, beans, and salad on the side.	$25.40
Green Chile / Chile Verde Carne de cerdo cocinada en salsa verde picante. Servido con arroz, frijoles y ensalada al lado. / Pork meat cooked in spicy green salsa. Served with rice, beans, and salad on the side.	$24.20
Bistec Ranchero / Ranchero Steak Servido con arroz, frijoles y ensalada al lado. / Served with rice, beans, and salad on the side.	$24.20
Enchiladas Poblanas / Poblanas Enchiladas Tres enchiladas de pollo. Servido con arroz, frijoles y ensalada al lado. / Three chicken enchiladas. Served with rice, beans, and salad on the side.	$24.20
Carne Tampiqueña / Tampiqueña Meat Dos enchiladas poblanas, bistec, guacamole y chile jalapeño. Servido con arroz, frijoles y ensalada al lado. / Two enchiladas poblanas, steak, guacamole and jalapeño pepper. Served with rice, beans, and salad on the side.	$24.20
Enchiladas Suizas / Swiss Enchiladas Enchiladas verdes con pollo. Servido con arroz, frijoles y ensalada al lado. / Green enchiladas with chicken. Served with rice, beans, and salad on the side.	$24.20
Plato De Milanesa / Milanesa Plate Bistec de cerdo empanizado con arroz, frijoles y ensalada al lado. / Breaded pork steak with rice, beans, and salad on the side.	$24.20
Pollo Dorado / Fried Chicken Pollo frito servido con papas fritas, arroz, frijoles y ensalada al lado. / Fried chicken served with French fries, rice, beans, and salad on the side.	$24.20
Pollo Guisado / Stewed Chicken Pollo sazonado en salsa roja. Servido con arroz, frijoles y ensalada al lado. / Chicken seasoned in red sauce. Served with rice, beans, and salad on the side.	$24.20
Plato De Lengua / Tongue Plate Lengua de res en salsa roja. Servido con arroz, frijoles y ensalada al lado. / Beef tongue in red sauce. Served with rice, beans, and salad on the side.	$24.20
Enchiladas Campechanas / Campechanas Enchiladas Dos enchiladas de pollo en salsa verde y dos enchiladas de pollo al mole. Cubierto con queso, cebolla, crema agria y una guarnición de ensalada. / Two chicken enchiladas in green salsa and two-mole chicken enchiladas. Topped with cheese, onions, sour cream, and a side of salad.	$24.20
Acompañante / Side Order
Aguacate / Avocado	$4.50
Guacamole	$11.00
Arroz O Frijol / Rice Or Bean	$3.25
Pico De Gallo	$3.25
Chiles Toreados	$8.00
Postres / Desserts
Plátanos Con Lechera / Plantain With Sweet Cream Milk	$14.50
Flan Napolitano / Neapolitan Flan	$9.50
Café / Coffee	$3.50
Chocolate Caliente / Hot Chocolate	$4.50
Bebidas / Drinks
Jugo De Naranja / Natural Orange Juice	$8.50
Refrescos De Lata / Canned Sodas	$3.00
Agua Mineral Preparada / Prepared Mineral Water Es una gaseosa mexicana con sal de lima y salsa casera. / It’s a mexican soda with lime salt and homemade salsa.	$6.99
Aguas Frescas / Flavored Fresh Drinks Horchata Jamaica Ensalada de fruta Arrayan	$6.00
Refrescos De Botella / Bottled Sodas	$4.00

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Joe Macias

This cash-only Chalateco located at corner of Jackson Street and Alum Rock Avenue in San Jose, boasts a spacious dining area and plenty of easy parking. It actually has a pretty cool street view at night of traffic and nearby buildings.

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Sandra Rosas Olden

We ordered a large steak torta and fries. It was very good and enough to feed 4 people or 2 very hungry persons.

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Elliot Kamper

Now taking digital payments. Low reviews seem to be from those previously disgruntled by this.

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Andrea Lerma

We love coming here for our pupusa fix! Our favs are the revueltas (pork, fried beans & cheese) with all the fixings and I love them extra toasty. We always order the Volcanes (almost like tostadas with cheese, choice of meat & loaded w/ pico de gallo) and they never disappoint. My husband loves the consomé de pollo – it’s a must for him no matter what the weather is like. Just FYI – Cash only, but they have an ATM.

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Evelyn Alas

Not what we expected. Definitely not a salvadorian restaurant. I ordered casamiento breakfast and they use mexican rice and Mexican pinto beans which had a totally different flavor and texture to a salvadorian casamiento. Restaurant has 1 menu only. Cooks(male and female)in the kitchen where making out during business hours.Bathrooms are very dirty. Will not return to this restaurant.

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Rosalinda Rodriguez

The food is delicious and of such good quality. The service is great. Staff are so attentive. The classic pupusas are always a great choice but they have such an extensive menu but you’ve gotta try other menu items… haven’t been disappointed! Yum!

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Ana Parra

Cash only spot, luckily there’s an ATM inside this restaurant. This place is really clean inside. Unfortunately I was not impressed with their food. We ordered the bistec ensebollado, chorizo and potato pupusas, and a michalada. Perhaps other menu items are tastier so my review is based on these items I ordered. The food was okay, not super flavorful to me. I also have a high bar for Mexican food so keep that in mind. Worth trying out this spot if you live nearby.

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DTB

Good food

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Elsito 42

Nowadays, who carries cash?. I placed my order then I saw the sign and realized it’s only cash. They have an ATM machine inside for the customers to withdraw funds. Don’t they know those machines have fees? Of course they do. This shows how much they care for their customers. Plus your bank also charges fees for using a non Bank ATM. Really? another fee!!. I just got up and walked away. I went across the street to El Grullo. Oh my goodness. I’m so glad I didn’t, it was so yummy. They accept cards!. Sorry CHALATECO you lost a customer that won’t ever know if your food is good or not. Only for being greedy. Cash? because you don’t want to report taxes or what else you only take cash?. Your a restaurant not a taco truck. I was even risking to be changed an arm and a leg since they don’t have any prices posted anywhere even on their menu. I won’t know if your meal will be $1 Or $100 isn’t against the law not to post the prices? Anyways, I will definitely never go there again..

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Luis Villavicencio

Rarely order from here and I order sea food and as soon as I opened it i see a cockroach. Do your self a favor and never eat from here unless you don’t mind eating cockroaches

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