Longtime, kid-friendly chain serving Tex-Mex staples & margaritas in a colorful space. Based on 571 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$
Address:
100 TX-332, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Phone: (979) 297-4002
Website: https://www.elchico.com/locations/
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Bradford Sledge
I first went to an El Chico when I was a kid in the 1970s. It was one of the early Mexican food chain. For many years it defined what I thought Mexican food should taste like. I went to this El Chico somewhat out of nostalgia. While there are now many other styles to choose from, eating here brought back the taste memory of my youth and I loved it! I got the “South of the Border Combo” which includes a beef enchilada, chicken enchilada and chicken taco. I enjoyed every item.
Lance Phillips
Wow… what a disappointment… grew up eating ElChico…I don’t know if food quality got worse or my taste improved. Seems like one step above frozen tv dinner. Started with 3 for 2 meal…. ordered Chicken Jalapeño poppers… its some weird mush of chicken and Jalapeño….odd thing is you’re sharing so the amount.. in my mind should be 2 equal portions, but no its 5 poppers.
Googleman
I signed up for their newsletter/promotions emails and was nicely rewarded with a BOGO entree offer. That made me excited to go and see if I could find a new favorite dish!
Wee Might
Always good! Nancy is our star waitress of choice. Great Mexican food just the way you ask for it! What could be better?
Maranda Parker
The food was excellent . It sits on the outside of the mall but you don’t get the mall feeling in the restaurant.
emmaa sutherland
It was very nice and i just love the lady that cleans up the food off the table! I know this is super off topic but she would talk to us she was nice and I think she deserves more money than she gets because she is very good at cleaning and very nice to the customers so this is to the owner, tell that woman I was the child with my father and mexican grandmother! I think this place deserves 5 stars! Also i got cheese quesadillas.
Mindy Meeks
Had three cheese enchiladas, rice, beans, a tequila sunrise, and chips and salsa. The tequila sunrise was ok, probably would have been better if I ordered a different tequila instead of the cheap stuff. Cheese enchiladas were a bit spicy, but I don’t tolerate spice too well. Everything else was spot on! Staff was super friendly too, which is always a plus and a factor if I return at a restaurant again. Would eat here again.
Jacob Bleu
Vegan Options? YES!
Sindella Otakashi
Okay, honestly… the food is decent. It’s just that, the rice tasted so off-putting. I could not for the life of me figured out what the bad taste was but could only compare it to a wet grass smell or dirt or you taste some really weird sink water. It just tasted horrible. Other than that, their sopa pías are bomb.
Chris Graham
I usually get there fajitas I love the beef they use a good cut of beef it has a great taste. And the red sauce is pretty great too. The service is always fast and friendly. I have only run across a few bad waiters or waitress but they never last.
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