El Jarro De Arturo Mexican
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El Jarro de Arturo restaurant, since 1975, takes pride in preparing its dishes with only the finest and freshest ingredients available, including low cholesterol canola and olive oils for your enjoyment and health. Because of this added care, our family-owned restaurant has been recognized in Bon Appetit Magazine and Who's Who in America's Best Restaurants.
Arthur and Sandy Cerna welcome you to El Jarro, which means "the jug," as in a jug full of delicious fresh-squeezed lime juice margaritas or maybe Beans ala Charra or a jug full of joy when you experience our establishment.
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Customer Reviews (105 reviews)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Aug 04, 2011If you're up in the area, give this a try. The menu has many many items on it, and I think that can make one feel overwhelmed. I also think that it causes the restaurant to lose focus a bit. For appetizers I had what I call a... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jul 20, 2011The best Mexican restaurant in the world......best food, great atmosphere, and friendship....even after many years of absence Arthur still remembers friends and their family. He is unique and so is his... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jul 19, 2011I am not native to San Antonio but it didn't take me long to figure out this is the BEST Mexican restaurant around. The food is delicious and the service is even better. I celebrate every birthday at El Jarro and come up... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jul 15, 2011Great Food!!!!! Had Enchiladas and Nachos!!! Perfect Afternoon retreat. Ideal for getting out of the house and having a great time (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jul 14, 2011In addition to running the very busy restaurant, they have a voluminous catering business and always seem to come up with great new dishes that, happily, they're willing to share. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jul 12, 2011El Jarro is a family owned business since 1975 and is run by owners Arturo and Sandy Cerna. You can really tell the emphasis is on family as you will see many of the same folks working in the restaurant year to year. I... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jul 08, 2011El Jarro offers surprising delicious food, gracious wait staff and killer margaritas making El Jarro our go-to restaurant in San Antonio. Owners Sandy and Arthur Cerna provide a pleasant and dependable dining... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jun 22, 2011Love this place! The decor is fun and festive! The food is authentic and delicous! Wait staff is greatly accomodating, I had a party of 20 and they helped me with no problems! (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jun 20, 2011Let me start off by saying I'm a fan of the queso and salsa at El Jarro. The salsa tastes super fresh, and has a nice kick to it, and the queso has tasty chunks of roasted chili's...muy bueno. I was tempted to lick the... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jun 17, 2011I love the food here. Excellent veggie options when I'm not feeling carnivorous. I feel leaving stuffed, but not like I want to kill myself like I do after Tex-Mex (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jun 15, 2011I see El Jarro has mixed reviews but I like this place. You almost always need to come prepared for a wait, though, I'll warn you of that. Luckily, you can find chips, salsa, and strong margaritas at the bar to pass the... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jun 14, 2011El Jarro is the best Mexican Food in South Texas. If you eat here, you've got to try the Maria Tortillas. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jun 13, 2011We love to eat here on Friday night! Listen to the band and drink margaritas! (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jun 10, 2011The mole was the best!!!! Great variety for Sumday brunch. Would highly recommend it (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jun 08, 2011El Jarro is an institution! Hard to believe that I've been going there almost 30 years now. We always have amazing food, the Maria's Tortillas are a must and quintessentially San Antonio, the tortillas themselves... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jun 07, 2011this is probably the only mexican restaurant that ive been to in san antonio that actually feels and looks authentic. Great menu. good food and drinks. great times. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jun 06, 2011El jarro is a GREAT Mexican restaurant on the North side of town. It is not the fanciest looking restaurant, but has an enjoyable atmosphere nonetheless. It is a great romantic date restaurant! The patio is lovely,... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jun 03, 2011El Jarro holds a place in my heart from the days of the 24th Street store. That was where I could be found on Sunday mornings for years, just before going up to Jefferson High School to play football on the front lawn. This... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jun 01, 2011Dinner on a Sat night w another couple. Wife had a chile rellano that she said was good but not great. I had a Salmon special w a light cream sauce. Came w asparagus and a fantastic salad. It was the envy of all my... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book May 27, 2011I love this place. It's right around the corner from my house and gets me out of pinches when I don't have time to cook. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book May 26, 2011First and foremost, the atmosphere, ambiance, and their margaritas are nothing short of perfect. Live music playing R&B from the 1960's and 1970's usually dominates the scene on Friday and Saturday nights... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book May 24, 2011So if you are looking for really cheap this is not it. But cloth napkins, tableclothes, and really excellent food and service. Throughly enjoyed a late afternoon lunch. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book May 23, 2011Hands down best salsa in San Antonio! I absolutely love their rice, charro beans, nachos, flautas, fajita tacos, basically everything! Their enchiladas were greasy one time...but usually they are perfect! They... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book May 19, 2011I'm from the southeast, so great Mexican food is few and far between for me. But let me tell you El Jarro is a place I could have eaten until I died from over indulgence. Simply amazing food. Tortillas are made fresh, by... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book May 17, 2011El Jarro is my favorite Mexican/Tex-Mex restaurant in San Antonio, and one of my all-time favorites anywhere: I can honestly state that I have never had a bad meal here.Though in a strip center, the decor is quite... (more)