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Mexican restaurant in Jarrell, Texas
What should I order at El Pitayo Mexican Kitchen?
What to order
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Street Tacos
Most frequently praised dish in the reviews; described as flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and a favorite for many diners, with specific praise for Asada and Pastor versions.
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Quesabirria
Highlighted as fresh, hot, flavorful, and especially memorable with tomatillo green sauce, with one reviewer describing it as 'cheesey beefy saucey heaven.'
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Gordita
Called the best one a reviewer had ever eaten, making it stand out as a strongly recommended item.
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Al Pastor
Specifically singled out as delicious and worth the trip, with one reviewer saying they came back just to try it and loved it.
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Breakfast Tacos
Praised for being very flavorful, perfectly seasoned, filling, and a great amount of food for the price.
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Chimichanga
Mentioned as part of a great meal, with the overall food described as excellent and the chimichanga included among the standout items.
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Quesadillas With Steak
Highly recommended by a reviewer who said they were some of the best food they had ever had, especially when paired with the homemade sour cream.
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Tortas
Recommended as big and tasty, making them another notable menu item that stood out in the reviews.
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Mango Margarita
Praised as exceptionally good and generously sized, with the reviewer saying it was a major highlight of the meal.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
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| Tuesday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM to 8 PM |
About El Pitayo Mexican Kitchen
El Pitayo Mexican Kitchen is a Mexican restaurant and breakfast restaurant in Jarrell, Texas. It serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, with dine-in, takeout, delivery, and no-contact delivery available. Reviewers consistently praise the flavorful food, especially tacos, quesabirria, homemade tortillas, and breakfast dishes like migas, along with fast, friendly service. Many also mention the happy hour drinks, including cocktails and margaritas, and the comfortable casual atmosphere.
Amenities
From the business
- Identifies as Latino-owned
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Serves local specialty
- Sports
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- On-site parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is El Pitayo Mexican Kitchen known for?
It is especially known for quesabirria tacos, pastor tacos, and breakfast tacos, with reviewers calling the food flavorful, well-seasoned, and served hot. The homemade tortillas and creamy jalapeño sauce are also repeated favorites, and several reviews mention strong happy hour drinks like margaritas.
What dishes are most recommended at El Pitayo Mexican Kitchen?
The most frequently recommended items are quesabirria tacos, pastor tacos, breakfast tacos, migas, and gorditas. Reviewers also highlight chicken tacos with rice and beans, chimichangas with chips and queso, tortilla soup, and the rice and beans served with the quesabirria.
Is El Pitayo Mexican Kitchen good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers repeatedly say the portions are generous for the price, and the listed price range is $10 to $20. People mention getting a full meal for under $10 in some cases, and breakfast tacos are described as filling and a lot of food for the price.
What should I know about visiting at busy times?
Service is often described as fast and prompt, even when diners stop in for lunch or while passing through Jarrell. Reviewers also note plenty of parking and that the restaurant accepts reservations, which can help if you want to plan ahead for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Is parking available at El Pitayo Mexican Kitchen?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, On-site parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does El Pitayo Mexican Kitchen have vegetarian options?
Yes, El Pitayo Mexican Kitchen offers vegan options.
Is El Pitayo Mexican Kitchen kid-friendly?
Yes, El Pitayo Mexican Kitchen is good for kids.
