I don't give out 5 stars for bodega kitchen Mexican places that often, but Jarochito has a few things going for it.
The barbacoa is fantastic. Weekends only. The guy behind the counter said Friday and Saturday are best. It's as good as what they make at South Philly Barbacoa, and that place is a cult smash.
Their default for a burrito is smothered and covered (see photo). Took the dish to a whole different level. Yeah, the tortilla for it maybe wasn't perfect (if they had one of those burrito tortilla steamers, that would have been nice) but that's a small critique.
The bakery looked really good too. I was too stuffed from the burrito, but I will be back for the tres leches cake.
They make pupusas from scratch. Another one I'll be back for.
And finally, even though this place qualifies as hole in the wall and won't win any fine dining awards, they treated me with respect. That goes a long way with me.
Five stars to me means that you should go out of your way for it. And I'll be making the trek down in the future. Probably on a Friday for that barbacoa.
by tacologic