EL JALISCO – Mexican
West 23rd Street, Panama City: a full-service Mexican dining room with a bar that takes its margaritas seriously and a kitchen open until eleven at weekends. Guacamole is made tableside. Beyond it sit nachos El Jalisco with grilled chicken, steak and shrimp, carnitas dinner, chimichanga platter, flautas, Mexican lasagna and street tacos in al pastor, barbacoa, birria, carnitas or shrimp. Weeknight specials rotate: Mexican chicken Mondays, fajitas Tuesdays, chimichanga Wednesdays, Quesadilla El J's Thursdays. Diners talk about portion sizes and prices in the same breath. Kids' plates and catering are offered as well. Family-sized plates, unhurried room, reliably good value.
766 W 23rd St, Panama City, FL 32405 850-481-0909 https://eljalisco.com/locations/panama-city/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, vegetarian, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at EL JALISCO
Dairy-Free at EL JALISCO
EL JALISCO in Panama City has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tuesday: Chicken or Steak Fajitas, Monday: Mexican Chicken and Sunday: El Jalisco Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at EL JALISCO
EL JALISCO in Panama City has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tuesday: Chicken or Steak Fajitas, Monday: Mexican Chicken and Sunday: El Jalisco Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at EL JALISCO
EL JALISCO in Panama City has 3 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Thursday: Quesadilla El J's, Sunday: El Jalisco Bowl and Kids Meal. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at EL JALISCO
EL JALISCO in Panama City has 1 vegetarian-tagged dish on its current menu, including Thursday: Quesadilla El J's. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at EL JALISCO
EL JALISCO in Panama City has 3 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Arroz Con Pollo, Thursday: Quesadilla El J's and Kids Meal. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Paleo at EL JALISCO
EL JALISCO in Panama City has 4 paleo-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tuesday: Chicken or Steak Fajitas, Monday: Mexican Chicken and Sunday: El Jalisco Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Pescatarian at EL JALISCO
EL JALISCO in Panama City has 1 pescatarian-tagged dish on its current menu, including Thursday: Quesadilla El J's. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Whole30 at EL JALISCO
EL JALISCO in Panama City has 4 whole30-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tuesday: Chicken or Steak Fajitas, Monday: Mexican Chicken and Sunday: El Jalisco Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at EL JALISCO
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Arroz Con Pollo | 13.6 g | 10.4 g |
| Kids Meal | 52.3 g | 3.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Daily Specials
Daily specials vary by location.
- Monday: Mexican Chicken - $12 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuesday: Chicken or Steak Fajitas - $13 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wednesday: Chimichanga Platter - $11 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thursday: Quesadilla El J's - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sunday: El Jalisco Bowl - $10.75 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arroz Con Pollo - $14.75: Chicken with rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Kids Menu
- Kids Meal - $5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about EL JALISCO
- Is EL JALISCO dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. EL JALISCO has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tuesday: Chicken or Steak Fajitas, Monday: Mexican Chicken and Sunday: El Jalisco Bowl.
- What can I eat at EL JALISCO on a dairy-free diet?
- Tuesday: Chicken or Steak Fajitas, Monday: Mexican Chicken and Sunday: El Jalisco Bowl carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Is EL JALISCO gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at EL JALISCO?
- Arroz Con Pollo, at roughly 10.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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