JC’s Mexican Restaurant

Hands down great food excellent service and awesome margaritas i suggest raspberry on the rocks!!!

Horrible service. I will never go back. I was there visiting my sister. Food was horrible. Owner was nasty.

First time we have come here after driving by for years. Came early in a Saturday night. The Sangarita is delicious. Food was excellent and staff was VERY attentive. One of the most authentic Mexican restaurants in the area. Will definitely be back!

Recently moved to the area and are here twice. Service for lunch was horribly slow. Had to ask for refills on water and soda. I asked for limes with my tacos and was charged .30 for each slice. That is insane. When I questioned the waitress and male manager looking guy, both just blew it off saying limes are expensive. I advised him I won’t be back, he told me that’s up to you. No wonder there was only 1 other table in here occupied. The prices were high and portions were small. Avoid this place, much better restaurants in the area

In all my years around Bartlett, this place is by far the best Mexican restaurant you can find. I will start off by saying if you live in Bartlett, and never have been to JC’s, then I feel bad for you. Because this place will change your life, and it is a simple, authentic Mexican restaurant.
To start, make sure you order a margarita. Easily the best margaritas you’ll find in this area. Chips & Salsa is another customary item that will get you, and it is excellent. The food ranges, from carne asada, to chicken enchiladas (get the enchiladas!).
Can’t say much more besides the service is ok, but the food is good. Try the guac as well.

Totally a fan of JC’s! I LOVE that in the Spring/​Summer time they have their patio opened and you can eat outside! Their Margaritas are fantastic! I got the classic and it was super tasty. I ordered the chicken enchiladas and the portion was huge and totally satisfying! JC’s is definitely a winner!

chicken enchildasa suizas were outstanding. beans, horchata and guacamole also very very good, as was the service. this is a great little place.

Dropped in on a Friday night and loved their service and food quality.

I love JC’s, it’s that simple. The margaritas are delicious (on the rocks for sure), and the free chips & salsa is tasty. But my go to meal here, that I’ve ordered literally every time but once (so guess I’m really reviewing this meal?) is the chicken mole enchiladas. The sauce is spot on, with the smoky flavors of cocoa and peppers, yum. Chicken is generous enough and the cheese is just gooey enough too. Sides of Mexican rice & beans hits the spot. Portions are large enough to fill up and have a light lunch the next day on leftovers. The restaurant is small, but cozy, always room for my wife & I and our 2 year old little boy. Otherwise we takeout or get delivery too, and the quality is always satisfying. Will continue to frequent this place to get my Mexican food fix in the Bartlett area.

The food was excellent, a little pricey but good sized portions and very fresh and tasty. Not happy that they charged me for pico de gallo when I just asked for it in my burrito and there was way too much lime juice in it. But my husband and son loved their chimichangas! And my vegetarian burrito was excellent also.

Brought the family looking for a nice Mexican meal. First, service was subpar. They have a few girls working and while friendly our glasses sat empty for almost our entire dining experience. The food was meh and flavorless. Portions were small. A jumbo burrito is equivalent to a Taco Bell burrito. For $ 12 I would much rather eat that $ 3.99 same size Taco Bell burrito. Overall, good ambient, bad food and poor service.

We’ve come here a few times. It’s an ideal spot in the summer when you can sit outside! The inside is very small. I don’t like sitting inside because I feel like every table is so close together and you’re sharing a conversation with everyone else in the restaurant. The service has always been good. The food is good but I’ve had better Mexican food before. Overall, it’s good but not a place that is at the top of my list for places to return to.

Love the patio area and overall ambiance. Great mixed drinks and salsa. Nice wait staff, fresh food, and overall solid experience. The only average item we had was the guacamole. Definitely will come back to visit again!

Good location, great food, good service, good prices, big portions, dd atmosphere. Everything was fast and fresh, very good!

Not going to say much about this place other than the staff is very friendly, but some of the waitresses are a little inattentive. The food is absolutely great, I’ve never had a problem in that restaurant nor a bad experience, their food tastes like great, authentic Mexican food.
I hope you consider trying this great place

had to update after trying something other than my delicious garlic shrimp…
silly me went with chicken enchiladas… as soon as they came out I knew I would not like them… they just LOOKED unappetizing drowned in that weirdly too red sauce… The chicken was like chewy little nubs… barely resembled chicken and looked almost undercooked (I thought it would be shredded)…then the dish had no flavor, spice, or seasonings… The salsa was terrible this time too… again no flavor or spice… very flat… Pace makes a better salsa and I (a gringa) make better Mexican food than this crap… I hate paying for a nasty meal! I chose to not even take home my leftovers and I think that is a first ever!

I really liked this place. My husband and I met friends there for a casual dinner and enjoyed it very much. The décor is quaint and food is good.
I just wasn’t wowed. I don’t know if it was the empty dining room, lack of music, or what. I would definately go back, just not right away. Maybe in the summer when the patio is open.
Be sure if you are unfamiliar with downtown Bartlett to watch out for the one way streets.

After living in bartlett for 3 years, I finally made it here. I was mad I waited so long.
Sangarita was great as was the Cerviche. I had the steak with poblano peppers and I enjoyed that as well.
Only con? It was a little slow on the service side, but hey, what else do I have to do on a Friday night?

JCs is a nice addition to downtown Bartlett!
The food here is pretty average, typical for most Mexican restaurants. Their guac is definitely worth trying. They have a mix of different flavors for margaritas that make the drink even better!
The place is pretty small inside and service is usually ok. The best part of this place is their outdoor seating area. It’s perfect for people watching, especially at night when everyone is getting off the train!

I have been here twice now and the first time I thoroughly enjoyed our visit to JC’s. Sadly, it seems I have a bit of food poisoning from my second visit. I can safely tell you that because I didn’t eat one single other thing the day of our recent visit, I’m forced to conclude this issue to be from my meal at JC’s from the other night.
The layout of this place is way confusing. When you walk in, someone should be there to greet you, but instead, we walked in to what appears to be an empty lobby and small unused dining area to your right. There is also a counter that I can only assume was once used for take out orders but they are using it for their drink mixing machines. Eventually, someone will appear to greet you as it appears they have it down to a science of occasionally peeking around the corner to see if anyone has walked in. Maybe a bell is in order, JC’s?
The menus are, shall we say, «well used»? Ok, they are falling apart. Both my husband’s and my menu came apart in our hands. The mild salsa they serve is a little bland and needs salt which thankfully can be found on the white linen tablecloth covered table. Their chips are not made in house but they do serve them warm which is a nice touch! I asked for their hot salsa the other night and was given a ketchup bottle of what appeared to be a green salsa but because the bottle was quite dirty, I decided not to even use it. I was a little grossed out, truth be told.
The husband ordered steak fajitas which looked AMAZING and I chose the enchiladas and mixed up two chicken and one steak. The food came out unequivocally fast. It was faster than most drive thru spots. I was pleasantly surprised at the speed but after dinner, realized that I wasn’t feeling well and I can only figure that maybe some of my chicken may have been undercooked? I tasted my husband’s fajitas and they were cooked nicely and served with the perfect amount of peppers and onions. They are a little stingy with their rice but maybe I’m just use to other places serving a larger portion.
The service was excellent the first time we came here and quite lacking on our most recent visit. We had to flag down a server for refills but they were quick to clear the tables. Almost as though, they wanted us in and out. I’m happy to have a clear table but when they take plates that are still being used, I’m not as happy! After feeling unwelcome, we were then quick to get the bill and get out of there.
Unfortunately, I’m not in a big hurry to return.