El Vallarta Mexican Restaurant — Restaurant in Jay

I haven’t eaten in here in a while because the food had gotten bad, but this week I met up with a friend for lunch when I walked in I had my Service dog who was wearing his vest and stood calmly as we waited to be seated. The server came around the corner and seen him and started yelling in Spanish and waving her hands and sent someone else to seat us. I overlooked this behavior, I understand establishments don’t care for animals, whether there’re service or not. They took out orders and when the food came out mine was missing ingredients, it’s fine I was tired for work and just needed to eat. My friend had ordered fajitas they came with huge chunks of half cooked tomatoes in it and it was wet like soup honestly it looks so bad. When the server that was supposed to seat us first ( who had an issue with my Service dog)came by She asked if the food was OK I said yes. Before my friend could reply, she got very loud and yell is it good!? Yes or no?! She replied no and the server just walked off and never came back… our other Server came by about 10 minutes later and asked if everything was OK Again, she replied no that the food was not good and it was wet and if he could please take it, he took it. I finished what I could of my food and we got up she had to pay for the food even though is was not good. I think this experience was awful and I don’t plan on coming back...

A really nice place to stop when you are in the area.

Always found the staff to be pleasant, they stay on top of your table and make sure your cups are filled as well as the complimentary salsa and chips. Always smiling and eager to please.

In regards to overall cleanliness it is ok, though I will ding them a few points on the bathrooms upon occasion.

I have had many of their dishes over time and one of my favorites has to be the Camarones al Mojo de Ajo. Out of all of the times I have had that dish there was only one time when the dish had far too much garlic, which is saying a lot because I love my garlic. I pity the vampire ever trying to get a quick snack off of me!

Chimichanga de Camaron is good as well, for those liking the chicken dishes you may want to try their Burrito Jalisco or Pollo Ranchero. Can't go wrong with their Carne Asada or Chile Verde.

Tortilla soup will hit the spot, their shrimp cocktails are good too. Their refried beans I believe are made from scratch if I remember correctly, I had asked them a long time ago, they have a good taste and consistency to them.

In summary I would have to say there is value for the money spent. Are there flashier Mexican restaurants out there? Sure there are, but all in all I really think you get a decent value for the money spent. They are worth stopping by and giving a try when you are...

It’s a pretty decent place, but definitely not on my list of favorites. I’ve visited this restaurant several times, and the food is good, but not great. The staff is friendly enough, and pretty quick with service and delivery of the food. But it also is the only place within miles lol. And it’s decent enough to not have to drive 30 minutes further! The food could be more flavorful and I have had some food a bit overcooked a few times, as well as my daughter’s chicken nuggets cooked to the point of not wanting to eat a couple. Now before anyone raises a fuss lol - I know - Mexican restraunt and the kiddos eating chicken nuggets? Well, Momma loves Mexican food here, but the kid is still a kid and hasn’t developed much tastes for food beyond chicken yet. Speaking of - Have they made a support group for other Moms out there who basically live off nuggets a few nights a week because we’re just too tired to argue about eating what I made tonight? Maybe just too tired period lol. As for the restaurant, I recommend. Not highly, but it’s pretty good and not too bad...