Dine indoors or alfresco. This family restaurant specializes in the cuisine of Mexico's Jalisco state. Founded by Grace Martinez Sumpter in 1940, the first Jalisco Cafe opened in Imperial Beach. The Bonita locale opened in 1986. The cafe's lobby is decorated with photos of the family, whose history reflects the development of the South Bay region.
Regional murals adorn the walls of the small dining room.
Jalisco Cafe serves Mexican-style breakfasts as well as lunch and dinner daily. It's enough for two hearty eaters. The Butcher Shop offers both choice and prime cuts of corn-fed Nebraska beef. Steak Sinatra, a filet mignon sauced with white wine and pimento, is a succulent delight. Regular dinners include salad, sourdough bread, baked potato, fries or rice, and broccoli.