El Jarro Mexican Cafe — Restaurant in Lafayette

This is the best Mexican food in Lafayette in my opinion. Specializing in Oaxaca region cuisine. Myself and three of my hungry friends went for lunch the other day and we were met with a smile, chips and salsa, menus, and a drink order within a minute of sitting down on the cozy front patio. The food never disappoints from the Carnitas Nachos to the Super Burrito to some of the house specialties like The Tilapia from the Oaxaca Coast or the Garlic Prawns in creamy sauce. Even Junior found something yummy from the kids menu. Park for free in the back and check the blackboard to the right of the door for the daily specials. Una más...

I stopped by El Jarro on a busy weekday lunchtime. It was packed with no seating available, so I decided to take my order to go. I got the Mexican torta with milanesa, chorizo, and melted cheese, and it was absolutely delicious! The ingredients were fresh, well-prepared, and perfectly balanced—the hot, melty fillings contrasted beautifully with the crisp, cold toppings. The flavors and textures were amazing. The service was excellent despite the crowd, and the price was super reasonable. Highly recommend El Jarro for a tasty and...

My family has ordered from this place a lot since Spring 2020.

Nice staff.

Lately it's very small portions. Tonight's $12 chicken burrito was less than 14 oz. all in. It was also cold, the shredded cheese hadn't even melted.

Also (and FYI because among the many creative new charges I've seen lately from local restaurants, this one is new) there's a 40 cent "bag fee" (undisclosed) added if you decide go to the trouble of going down there and trying to park.

Figure in the costs vs....