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NEW: Mexican chain opening its first Alabama location on Valleydale Road
BySarah Gronberg
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Hailing from Florida, a popular Mexican chain is making its grand entrance into Alabama very soon. Keep reading for all you need to know about El Jalisco’s newest location on Birmingham’s Valleydale Road.
What’s El Jalisco?
El Jalisco’s mission is to bring authentic Mexican food to each city it expands into, with each location run by a small group of close friends and family.
“The owners have always claimed that the hard work shown by the family, coupled with the will of God is the two largest contributing factors to the success of El Jalisco.”
El Jalisco’s website
On the menu at El Jalisco, you’ll find traditional favorites and creative dishes like:
- Mexican Lasagna
- Shrimp Adobe
- Swiss Enchiladas
- Tostada Ceviche
- Quesabirria
Rounding out the menu are traditional staples like quesadillas, enchiladas, tacos, fajitas and more. Plus, they’ve got a vegetarian menu, kids menu and lunch menu. Oh, and did we mention their extensive selection of cocktails like the Mezcal Old Fashioned and Swirl Margarita? Find the full Valleydale menu here.
When + where you can find the new El Jalisco
El Jalisco’s current lineup of locations includes 11 Florida locations and one Georgia location. Now, they’re coming to Alabama.
According to the company, the new Valleydale Road location is just waiting on final inspections, and it should open within the next four weeks.
- Location: 2673 Valleydale Rd, Bluff Park, AL 35244
- Opening Date: By the end of 2023
- Website
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