ROBERT WYMAN
11 months ago
They have an Al pastor spit with spinning Pork in all of its beauty! An awesome flat top grill on the patio and amazing food. Get over here, people!
Mexican
El Jinete
Authentic Mexican comfort food with huge portions, friendly service, and the best horchata around.
(615)
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El Jinete serves up generous portions of Mexican comfort food in a casual, colorful setting that feels like home. The menu runs deep with both authentic dishes and Americanized favorites, so everyone at your table will find something they love. The breakfast menu alone could keep you coming back, but don't sleep on their burritos and enchiladas.
The horchata here gets rave reviews (seriously, people drive from other towns just for it). The kitchen doesn't skimp on portions, and the prices won't hurt your wallet. Staff treats families especially well, greeting kids with smiles and waves that make the whole experience feel welcoming.
You can eat inside at one of the few tables or grab a spot on the large semi-covered patio. The atmosphere is laid-back and homely, with that authentic neighborhood Mexican restaurant vibe. They've got a solid selection of hot sauces if you like heat, including a habanero option that regulars swear by.
Located in St. George, El Jinete makes a great meal stop whether you're exploring southern Utah's red rock country or heading to Zion National Park an hour northeast. The combination of authentic flavors, fair prices, and genuinely friendly service explains why locals have been loyal customers for years.
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Brad Werner
3 months ago
For small Taco shop the got great food. We had the rolled tacos beef and my kid got their chicken wings.. man, the food was hot to temp and very tasty. I didn't think I'd say you could get some of the best chicken wings from a Mexican restaurant, but man they were pretty good and crispy too.. friendly staff too.. they also have a couple selections at the salsa bar.. not too busy and quick service!
Jessica Kifuri
4 months ago
Great food and service. I really enjoy the authentic Mexican food. The Albóndigas and Menudo are my favorite, Shrimp cocktail is delicious 😋 did I mention they have the best tacos al Pastor in town 😋
Amanda Bundy
4 months ago
We are Mexican food gurus.. always searching for the best restaurants in California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah and really anywhere we travel. We live just a few blocks from this place and needed a quick dinner so we decided to give it a shot and did the drive through. BEST rice! SOOOO fluffy! BEST refried beans! Crazy good flavor that took me back to my childhood of eating lots of dutch oven meals cooked by old cowboys out in the middle of nowhere in Arizona on pack trips and wagon trips. Bout brought tears to my eyes remembering those times. The shredded beef burrito was spot on with flavor, texture, ingredients and size. My husband’s chicken chimi was just as amazing. neither of us found fat or chewy stuff in our meat. The green sauce is perfect and we couldn’t find a single thing that could have made our meals better. We also appreciated that they didn’t put it in styrofoam. These people know how to cook! We just found a place in St. George worth going to!!!
John Poulson
4 months ago
Say "adios" to Taco Hell. If, Instead, you want real steak on your burrito, cooked up fresh with very fresh pico de gallo and guacamole sauce, then eat here where you get incredible value for your money. There's no cheap fillers (rice, beans, etc) just the meat and pico wrapped in a freshly cooked tortilla. The salsa bar has all the extras you'll ever need. The soups are prepared every day. Enjoy a bowl outside in the plaza. Really... you can't go wrong.
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