5 /5 Skyblue Chambers: Tried out La Tequila Jalisco today, and I’m honestly glad I gave it a shot. The place was clean—not just wiped-down—but actually well-kept. The staff was friendly, warm without being over the top, and they offered a 15% military discount, which is always a bonus.
Now for the good stuff—the food.
Complimentary they bring out bean dip, and it came out warm and flavorful. You could taste the good kind of grease—like it had been simmered low and slow, mashed perfectly, and seasoned like someone back there knows how to cook without measuring. It was rich, salty, and comforting. As well as the salsa had that fresh-picante bite. The fresh cilantro gave it real body, and there was a nice hit of spice without burning your taste buds off. It tasted fresh, not poured out of a jug. It wasn’t the best salsa I’ve had but it did not disappoint.
I ordered the Blue Margarita special (small, $12)—and while it looked beautiful, I’ll be real: it was overpriced for my pocket. It had tequila and blue curaçao, and they did it up right with sugar on the rim like I asked, plus two orange slices, a cherry, and a lime. It was decent—tasted like a good margarita—but for $12? Definitely a one-time buy for me.
For the kids, I got the chicken fajita rice and cheese meal without peppers or onions—just chicken, cheese, and rice. It was only $8, and honestly a steal for the portion and flavor. The chicken was fully cooked, tender, and seasoned right. The rice was moist and better than I expected. The kiddos enjoyed their plates.
My meal was the mini taco special ($15)—you get five small tacos with avocado, grilled onion, queso fresco, and cilantro, plus a side of charro beans and green salsa all in the side. I went with al pastor as my protein, and it was fresh and full of flavor. This was authentic and savory—from my guess it was seasoned with smoky guajillo and ancho chiles, cumin, garlic, clove, maybe a little vinegar, and achiote for that signature red-orange hue. You could taste the love in it. Slight char, tender meat, and it paired beautifully with the queso and grilled onions. THE TORTILLA WAS FILLED WITH MEAT.
The charro beans were loaded with bacon and had that slow-cooked richness that makes you want a second helping. And the green salsa on the side, was clean, bright, and just a tiny hint of spice enough to wake up every bite.
La Tequila Jalisco is the kind of spot that surprises you. The portions are generous, the prices (aside from the margarita) are more than fair, and the quality is legit. You can tell the kitchen cares about flavor, not just speed. Would I go back? Absolutely. Would I order the blue margarita again? Nope. But for $8 meals and $15 plates that taste like this, I’ll be coming back hungry.
