El Jimador Mexican Cuisine — Restaurant in Hammond

6/7/2022 Back again and had two fajita plates which were spot on as usual. The salsa was not quite as good as it usually is... so if you guys are reading this... let's return to the original recipe! Service was great as usual.

3-1-2022 Stopped in for Taco Tuesday but no luck since it was Mardi Gras, but the fajitas were spot on as usual.

Previously... just have to say the last several visits have once again been fantastic. In fact I'm on here updating the review, because the whole family is asking to pick up food tonight for dinner!!! Back to full stars.

Previously... first less than stellar experience. Came in for lunch and the food was great... the guacamole on the other hand was old... and obviously so. We sent back our order of extra guacamole hoping for a remake, but none was offered. He even brought more of the old stuff on my fajitas plate, also sent back. The pina coladas were out and the strawberry margaritas ran out after the first one... hope this place isn't going down already! Lowered two stars.

Previously... Just visited again and everything was great, upped my rating!

Previously...We heard that this was opened by the same people that previously owned El Tapatio... which was one of our favorite tex-mex spots for years. Our party of 5 was seated immediately and the service was great and friendly. They brought plenty of salsa, but it just didn't have the zing it used to have... a little too much on the tomatoes. The fajitas were great portions as usual for a great price. The chicken, steak and shrimp were all top quality meats. The kids had quesadillas, both shrimp and chicken... and seemed satisfied. The youngest had a kid's nacho plate with added jalapeños. Our adult drinks were great too. So... definitely worth a visit... the salsa is not as it was before... but that's just my opinion. We'll...

Having been born and raised in Texas, I have my disappointments with Mexican food restaurants having spent the last 30 years in Louisiana. The last 6 were spent in South Louisiana which is a greater disappointment. El Jimador, though not what I am accustomed to, is one of the better Mexican food restaurants in Hammond. Don't let this mislead you, though. They are all pretty bad. If you are a homesick Texan and miss that flavor, El Jimador isn't it, but their salsa and queso are outstanding. They are surprisingly never crowded, unlike their competitors. I don't understand it after having tried the competition more times than I care to admit. The prices are a great value and margaritas are 2 for 1.

I am editing this review. I do not recommend take out. Two terrible experiences with this. First, I got home and they had not packed my large queso dip. I tried to call but all calls went to maxed out voicemail, so, no communication without driving back to the restaurant. Second, I attempted use of a $5 off coupon. I was asked if I wanted to use the coupon or have the margaritas 2 for 1. Puzzled, I said "both." The cashier tried to explain to me that I could not use the coupon in combination with any other offer. Despite 2 for 1 margaritas being an "all day every day" advertised special, the coupon would invalidate this perk. Ultimately, using the coupon would make the order $0.99 "plus tax" more. Why distribute coupons if you are just going to annoy your customers? I did not use the coupon. I suppose "Taco Tuesday" values would also be disallowed...

Stopped in for lunch. We shared the fajita beef nachos. Those were great. Really like the large chunks of veggies. Beef tasted good and the cheese sauce was very flavorful and thick enough to stick to everything. I ordered the Chile Colorado and was slightly dissapointed - though not without warning. The menu does specify that they are using the red ranchero sauce in this dish which isn't the right approach. Anyway, upon arrival the plate looked good but fell short on flavor. Chile colorado should be a thicker, richer sauce with the meat cooked down in it. Not bad at all mind you - it was perfectly edible, but nothing compared to the same dish available at another eatery in town, or what I have cooked home made. The flavor was just 'alright'. All that you can expect from fajita beef with ranchero poured on top and heated. It felt like a short cut that a lot of people wouldn't be any wiser about. Nevertheless, it was a fine lunch meal and the service was great - I'll just be trying something else if we...