Delivery
Yes
El Jalapeos Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Lakewood
Categories
Location on the map
Lakewood, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, US
Service options
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Great cocktails
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Happy-hour food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Kids' menu
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Phone: +1 216-226-9765
Site: http://www.eljalapenos.com/
Site: http://www.eljalapenos.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–10PM
- Tuesday:11AM–10PM
- Wednesday:11AM–10PM
- Thursday:11AM–10PM
- Friday:11AM–10:30PM
- Saturday:12–10:30PM
- Sunday:12–9PM
Comments (199)
Food was good.. service was not. Waiter didnt seem to care at all about us. He was too busy talking with the crowd at the bar.
Had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. We were a party of six and were seated right away. Service was on point. Food was excellent. My only ding to this establishment is they were out of Patron. One of our guests decided on another brand. I was surprised how busy they were at 6pm on a Tuesday. Well definitely be back!
Salsa and guacamole was amazing. Food was really good. Service was good. Only issue was bathroom was really gross and dirty. Made me wonder how the kitchen was kept up. Not sure I would go back.
The waiter I had was terrible! He checked on us maybe twice through the food down didnt say anything to anybody not much hospitality
Fathers day lunch with my daughter.Wonderful dining experience, food fast and cooked to perfection, going back soon.
Came here while visiting the lakewood area. The staff was absolutely rude and very unwelcoming, but the food was amazing! We ordered the ultimate nachos. We also got the huge 42oz margaritas which had a ton of tequila in them!! Nice. Watch out for the tables here. They look to be homemade and have a weird slick coating on them that kept causing our plates and drinks to almost slide off the edge and into our laps.
Their food was great since opening, however, in the last few months, the quality of their food has gone way down! I would order/ dine in at least once every two weeks but I wont be going back there for a while.
Lovely, lovely, lovely. I enjoyed the meal but I had to make sure I had room for the fried ice cream, and believe me you will need help ( the average person) eating this mount of fried frozen goodness.
Excellent service and great food and there drinks are in point..must visit again
I have never had a bad experience at this restaurant. They get quality customer service their food is always good and its a great atmosphere and I highly recommend it
What a fantastic spot. Absolutely my preferred Mexican spot in Cleveland. Super happy with the free chips and salsa once we get seated and even got another round of chips and salsa for no charge. I’ve had the burritos decebrados, enchiladas rancheras, and the fijitas de la casa. All incredible and the beans and rice served with it is much more flavorful then other Mexican joints in the area. The jalapeño margarita was super refreshing and to top it off, the price doesn’t break the bank. Absolutely a preferred Mexican restaurant.
This is a great restaurant. Awesome food with a very authentic atmosphere. Prices arent high either for what you get either
Food was really good and door dash delivery quick direct to our hotel room. Unfortunately it didn’t come with plastic ware or napkins which seriously was a big bummer and difficult to eat without any utensils. Still a great experience and highly recommended
!!!!ROACHES!!!!!I’m really saddened to have to write this review because I’ve been to El Jalepeno several times now and always enjoyed their food. Last night was the first time I ordered their food for delivery. I was really craving their Sopa De Mariscos (seafood soup) so I ordered 2- one for dinner and one I could have at work the next day (today). It was well packaged- each soup container came with a second container filled with rice, onions, cilantro and limes. The 2nd helping of soup and rice I left completely unopened until just a while ago I removed to lid and put the rice in a bowl planning to pour the broth over it and heat it up in the microwave…That’s when I saw the roach peeking out of the rice….My boss use to be an exterminator and told me it’s a German roach, which almost always implies an infestation. The roach isn’t cooked, but obviously the rice is, so I doubt it hitched a ride from the company that supplies the rice. I’m incredibly disappointed I won’t be going back here because the folks that worked there provided great service along with tasty food. :(
Went to this place after ages last weekend. I would say food was really good but I think their drinks and chips and salsa was 5/10 . Overall it was nice place..nice atmosphere and people
Actually my issue was some how even after the waitress repeated my order of No sour cream or No guacamole on my burrito. As I sit to eat, I cut the burrito in half and guess what? SOUR CREAM!!!!!!! thanks for my experience:(
Fast service, excellent food. On this visit, I ordered steak tacos and xango (pronounced chahn-Goh). They turned out well, and the restaurant had a festive atmosphere to match, even though this was a to go order. You will see what I mean in the pictures. I recommend El Jalapenos.
Food is always delicious. Service is fantastic!!
Very authentic decor. Quick friendly service. Great food
Been coming here from day one! Authentic delicious food. Friendly people!!
Delicious food, highly recommend the steak grande quesadilla.
This was my 1st time going there and it was just beautiful. The decorations is simply beautiful. The food is delicious and its enough for 2 people. The margaritas are excellent. You have to try the one call monster. I was really, really impressed. Im going back again 🙂👍
Food is amazing. I can never finish my food because its so much. Service is great. I enjoy going with my family as well.
Al Pastor Tacos are 🔥. Im from New Mexico and these are the best al pastor Ive had outside the 505/575!
This redo of the restaurant is very beautiful! The authentic family-staffed crew from Mexico, yes Mr. 1 and Done from Mexico, provide a safe, covid-attentive atmosphere!! The food & margaritas are, as my British friends say, absolutely smashing! The whole familia stopped for a compleanos meal w/shots, pitchers, chicken chimichanga, awesome soft-shelled grilled seasoned shrimp tacos! The service was outstanding and the place was very clean!Ask for Nicimo, then hold on & buckle up for a tequila ride of your life!!
Food was fine, service was bad. We went on Sunday and after our waitress took our food order, she never came back. Our food was brought out by the kitchen staff and our waitress never came to check that our orders were correct (luckily, they were!), refill drinks or chips, ask if we needed anything, etc. We would have ordered more margaritas, but never had the opportunity. We all ran out of water. Im disappointed with the experience and would not go back. The food was good, but on par with other Mexican restaurants in the area.
Great food. Nice atmosphere. Margaritas are delicious!
Service really depends on who you get. Some are great! Huge margs, standard Mexican fare and wide selection. Try the seafood chimichanga.
Lunch Menu is great and prices are good. Service was awesome. Chips and Salsa was OK. I got a steak burrito. It was very good. Great lunch.
The service was awesome, the food was unbelievably delicious, everything was fresh and hot this place is my new favorite restaurant
Food is always delicious. Staff was very kind and quick.
They are Always friendly and helpful I love their frozen margaritas and the food is always delicious
Wonderful customer service. Delicious food.
Food was kind of bland compared to some other local authentic Mexican restaurants. But service was good and options were endless!
Great food and very great atmosphere and drinks
Stumbled upon this gem today. Working in the area and another popular mexican restaurant was closed for lunch so I tried El Jalapenos. Got the order to go and everyone was super friendly. I consider myself a food critic and I enjoyed every bite. Ill be back!
Great service! I ordered the #50 steak dinner. However....these are hands down the BLANDEST TACOS I ever had in my life. Absolutely NO SEASONING. Ordered the Frozen Peach Margarita and it came runny but none the less very strong.
Outstanding atmosphere. Great service. Authentic. Awesome place!
One of my all time favourite places for Mexican food in Cleveland/Lakewood. Many of the locals love this place AND the staff run it very smoothly. The best recommendations are the burritos and chimichangas
I am updating this review. They are going down hill.Time to go to another restaurant. Food was overheated and dried out.They have recently redone the inside of the restaurant. Beautiful!! Food has gotten better, wonder if they redid the kitchen too. Anyway it was yummy!!
Wonderful decor. Friendly, efficient wait staff.
Very good Mexican food on the near west side ... had the carne Asana and it were excellent.
Food is great, service is friendly and environment is warm. Prices are a little high though.
If you’re looking for the best mexican in Cleveland, look no further. The online reviews don’t lie, this place was legit! The service was friendly, and the food was incredible. The chips and salsa were hot and fresh, the queso was delicious. My daughter said it was the best burrito she’s ever had and the tacos were outstanding. The prices were affordable and the portions were very generous. Last but not least, get the FRIED ICE CREAM!!!!!! Run, don’t walk to El Jalapeños, you won’t be disappointed.
Great food.The pitcher margaritas are worth it. For 2-4 drinks
Great vibe! Food was good. Big portions!
This place is horrible. I ordered a margarita and it came served to me with a roach in my drink. I was so disgusted. Never again. And i do not recommend this place to anyone. When i notified the server he said oh not good. Ill get you another drink i had to tell him i didnt want anything as i was telling him how disgusted I was. So horrible DO NOT EAT AT EL JALAPENO
Everything inside El Jalapenos is super fresh. You can tell by their homemade salsa, because it has hints of fresh herbs and tang mixed with spicy notes and well played onions. The place is clean and home like, and they make you feel welcome. The chile relleno was especially good because of the egg part! Frozen Marg on point. What stands out here is the Quality and the Freshness. You simply cant go wrong.
My fave Mexican restaurant in Lakewood!!! I love all the different paintings on the chairs and booth benches- how they are all so detailed and unique instead of multiple mass produced replication pieces of art... Restroom needs a little TLC. Food is authentic and so tasty! We enjoyed sharing the chicken quesadilla and steak fajitas. The chili relleno is fantastic! Enjoyed a strawberry banana margarita too!!! If you order fried ice cream be prepared its gigantic!!!!! But wonderful presentation and so tasty! Came here with my Mother last time (been here many many times before) and we had a wonderful time! Staff are so pleasant and attentive! Great experience!
Very clean and the food was delicious very friendly.
Good texmex even if it is a little pricey. Service is good, but the bathroom had a roll of wet paper towels on the sink instead of in the dispenser on the wall. Im sure the roll was dry when they put it there, but the location and everyone picking it up with wet hands... disaster.
Food was excellent and the service matched. First time and it wont be my last.
Nice layout and service... though out of the dishes ordered, like only the rice and beans.Chicken wings were too sour as also the Cocktail Margherita wheres Pina-colada was way too sweet with a pungent taste of coconut
The food here is great. I had the El jalapeño trio as an appetizer, the grill red snapper as an entree and the fried ice cream for dessert. All 3 were very delicious. I’ll be back the next time I’m in Cleveland.
I enjoyed the restaurant. Food was a little bland and server was occupied with a larger group, so Im not going to hold that against her unless it happens again. Front door was locked, use the side door.
A busy eatery, which does not negatively affect service! Good food.
Excellent mexican rest. Good prices. Sampler is my favorite plate. Really good .
Food is okay. Prices increased significantly, meat is now cut into smaller pieces. Employees dont wear masks.
Love this place 🥰😘 I love Mexican food so perfectly made here and the service is amazing
The food is Always amazing and the staff is friendly and helpful
Decent Mexican place. El Rodeo is better tho.
Fantastic Mexican food right in Cleveland. We have sat inside and ordered to-go. Each time is hot and fresh. One of our favorite places to go!
The food was great and the service was very friendly and welcoming. I would eat here again, didnt have ti wait long. Great Mexican restaurant.
Love it food is amazing and so are the drinks
The best margaritas in Ohio. I can also never get enough of the quesadilla chipotle.
Solid choice for Tex-Mex. Given the fact that we can walk there makes it even better
Great 1st experience! Food was great service was good cant complain.. highly recommend having the margaritas 🍹
Absolutely love this place...thats all i can say. 😊❤
Food was good but I feel like because I asked for something well seasoned, they over did it.
Have been on a taco kick lately the al pastor is banging
Service was just ok portion sizes not very good they were very busy waitress didnt come by and ask us how are food was very pricey i had 3 enchiladas with a small portion of rice and they were not good the same dinner at neuvo acapulco is 10.99 and they give u so much food you will take it home there is so much food will not go back
Always great food, and service. Never a complaint. Just wish the parking lot was bigger..
El Magnifico!!!...this place is awesome...from the decor to the music....and the food? Outstanding. Quite possibly the best. Our waitress was Carla, she was lovely. Highly recommended. I will be back.
Whenever I go to this place.. its a good experience. The food is pretty good even the take home the next day. Our server Julie is a sweetheart.
Iced tea is awesome here. Social distancing was really good too. Service is great everyone we visit. Food is definitely above average. Plus touches pay on the way out is fantastic
Large menu, good drinks, and pleasant service. Always a fun place to visit.
Very comfortable place & the workers are friendly. The drinks are good. The food is sooo delicious, grate quality. & the experience was good & enjoyable 😊Oh & I did have the complimentary chips & salsa. Loved the salad it has a real fresh taste. Definitely my favourite Mexican restaurant.
If your craving mexican and you happen to be right there then its okay. But there is much better choices a short distance away
If you go for the discounted tacos on Tuesday get the steak ones, they are the best of their tacos.Their margaritas usually are strong.The staff is nice.Their lunch menu is good and you can get it all day, but its a dollar or two more after a certain hour. (but still plenty of food and cheaper than the comparable dinner options.)I go here about once every couple weeks and havent had a bad experience yet.
I love this place. One of my all time favorite Mexican restaurant joints. Every meal is always made perfectly and Ive never had an order come out wrong. Ive celebrated dozens of birthdays and other events there and they are totally accommodating to our party which sometimes had upwards of 20 people. Great food and atmosphere.
I usually go there but they’ve been slacking.Last night the food was not very good. I was very disappointed. The waitress was a sweetheart but I guess the cooks in the kitchen may have been new who knows. But the meat was not very good. I don’t see myself going back to this place again.
This was my first time there and it was wonderful. The service was great and they worked really quickly to serve us. I ordered the steak, chicken, shrimp meal. It was very good. Then I topped it off with a margarita. Before leaving I tried some fried ice cream for the first time in my life and it was amazing...I cant wait to go again!
Not only is the food alway fantastic, so is the customer service. My husband called with a pick up order tonight, and because he had our baby in the car, they happily brought our order out to him, which we greatly appreciated. Thank you so much! We will definitely be back.
Food was great and my margarita was also 👍🏾loved the food
Excellent place! We were a group of 15 with kids and there was enough space. We called to reserve and the table was ready when we got there. Very clean... even the bathroom. The service was friendly and fast. Great vegitarian selection! I had the shrimp fajita and it was packed with shrimp. Good size portions....even the kids menu.
Great size portions and awesome staff! Always good food and great time when we visit here!!!
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The food was very good!
Eh, service was good, food not so much. We visited El Jalapenos Restaurant as a group of 40. They were able to accommodate a huge group and were very good at separating the checks. The service was good but the food was dry and bland. On a more positive note, the Marguerites were perfect.
Good food nice atmosphere! Not a place for large parties! I think large parties is a little overwhelming since I was there for my Aunts birthday dinner, we had at least 12 people in the party. They did their best to accommodate everyone.
Bienvenidos! Always feel welcomed coming here, always have. This is true authentic Mexican food (and alot of it!)Ive been coming here for years simply because the food is just so darn good!Along with the service, 99% of the time is wonderful, but were not going to let one bad apple spoil the bunch, right?Im a tequila drinker, lover, connoisseur, you get the point and im always happy they stay with Don Julio Reposado, on deck! Dont ever run out, please!With that said, I highly suggest you check this Cle/Lakewood staple Mexican restaurant out. You wont be disappointed.
The restaurant is totally cute inside and it was also very busy which was a good sign. The salsa was very good, but both my wife and I thought the food was ok. We will def go back and try a few other items, but the service wasnt very good. We had to ask other servers and the manager to get drinks, chips/salsa, napkins, silverwear, and more tortillas. Hopefully our next visit will be better and change our view.
Havent been here in a few years and I forgot what I was missing. My wife got the jalapeño nachos and it was so good and big that I saved the rest of my meal for the next day. Will be returning soon. BTW my meal was great too.
I just moved to CLE from Florida 21 months ago today. I had been confined to my home due to an illness and as I was released from the Doctor I decided to treat myself to lunch. So I Google Mexican Rest near me and I selected El Jalapeno. WOW!!! The experience made my day. First of all the place is clean. I sat by window. I am the person whom notices everything. The window are nice and clean, No dust as I am used to seeing in other places. The atmosphere was quaint and the music not too loud. But the best part: THE FOOD!! Excellent presentation and the flavors were just right. Mayra was my server and she is super knowledgeable when it comes to the menu. I really enjoyed such a fantastic place where you can go alone for some quiet lunch or go with a group of close friends or the family. Thank you EL JALAPENO for a great day!!!
Such great people that work here. I got into an accident and was waiting for a tow truck outside their restaurant. It was cold and snowy outside. They offered for me to wait inside and a complimentary drink and meal. It really made my day after that accident. I will go to this restaurant again.
Authentic atmosphere & decent service. Margaritas & dishes were not very flavorful. Hard &soft tacos were bland, watery plate made them soggy. Chipotle dish & chicken smothered in cheese were not as described. There were 4 of us having dinner, none of us plan to return.
Loved it. I will be craving their rice and refried beans every once in a while for the rest of my life. The service was amazing. I was part of a big group, all of us paying separately and our server still went out of his way to make sure everything was perfect. He was great with questions, substitutions and recommendations. He even noticed he mixed up two orders before the people did and had it fixed in minutes. Now that is service. The food was great to. Like I said in the beginning, the rice and refried beans are so good. I recommend the pick two for $9.99 I think it was. My friend loves the burritos.
Best food in town, service is great.
Decent mexican food. The place has recently had a makeover. Quality of food which had dropped in the past has become much better now. Prices have been increased somewhat. People running the place are mostly friendly and pleasant. Excellent place to get hot food quickly. Parking is easy right in front of the restaurant. Salsa that they serve with the chips can use some improvement. The mild salsa has no flavor. The hot one also is just extremely hot but again with no flavor. Rest of the food is pretty flavorful.
Food is always great. Very authentic. I come from a Mexican family. Weve had numerous family dinners here.
This food is always delicious, its always quick, and its always my favorite Mexican food in the area. Ive never been disappointed.
Great place to eat!
The food here is decent. Nothing to write home about but its okay. The waitress got our drink order wrong and was rude when we told her so
GREAT food, good prices, and AWESOME portion sizes TOO 😋My daughter & I came for lunch today, after my Bestie and I had visited awhile back.SAME A-MAZ-ING food, Service, & lunch prices/specials were EVEN BETTER 😳😍LOVE and WILL DEFINITELY make THIS/our FAVORITE Mexican food place🙌😁
It was amazing!!! Have seen this place for years but never went in. I regret not going here before!!! Its so cute inside. The staff was extremely friendly and service was wonderful. It was some of the best food we have had in a very long time. It took a little while for the food to come out but thats because ir was all cooked fresh and you feel like its made with love!!! Most delicately will be going back very soon
Amazing meal. Meet my emotional and physical desire to eat and very fulfilling. Extremely satisfied with the options they have. Creative menu. Excited to have my next birthday party here. for real!!! Authentic meal and local gem in Cleveland. Join me next time!
I don’t usually leave reviews ever, but I felt the need to give a 👍to this place! It was a great Mexican cuisine experience. Amazing food, great service! This place is on point, and I’ve eaten at lots of Mexican restraunts but this place ranks 1st for me! I love it! My friends , my 2 brothers and sister also enjoyed it. I hope this helps someone! Peace all!
Fantastic Mexican food! Well done!
Delicious. Get the 42 ounce margarita.
Normally you run away from “Mexican” restaurants that mangle the Spanish language like this, but I was morbidly curious especially after seeing the “authentic” part. “Chimichangas” are not a thing, Ohio. Three stars for the service mostly. Friendly staff. Touristy Mexican food that is parallel with Taco Bell save the booth murals that someone clearly spent a lot of time on. It’s worth a try.
This place has the BEST authentic mexican fare in Cleveland. The food is always superb and arrives quickly. We have every birthday celebration here and the staff sing and bring out courtesy dessert for the table while donning a beautiful sombrero on the birthday guest. This place is a must visit, very amazing interior and food. They also have a taco bar.
So Delicious. Love the ambiance. One of the few Mexican restaurants that actually seasons their meat well. I highly recommend to anyone! P.S. My daughter and I were there when a man proposed. Cutest thing ever and El Jalapenos just added to their special moment. Kudos to the staff there!
Came in 10 minutes to close got food to go, staff still friendly very accommodating and great margaritas. Food delicious and fresh! Awesome Awesome! 10 ⭐
I live down the road from El Jalapeno and my love for Mexican food brought me here. The staff is friendly, the food is delicious, and the prices are reasonable. Expect to get alot of food with every plate, even lunch. Taco Tuesday however is something else!!! Love this place would recommend to anyone
My wife and I was just there on Friday July 10. you would think with all of the issues with covid-19 they would be on top of sanitation. My wife and I witness the waiter rubbing the sweat possible slob off of his mouth after taking off his mask and then continue servicing people. he also have the audacity to go behind the bar pour a half a glass of liquor for himself without even washing his hands. when I told the manager about the issue he swears up and down that they are being sanitized without even addressing the situation. after I spoke with the manager everyone in restaurant start grabbing hand sanitizer sprays. I really wish I would have recorded it. You wouldnt believe how nasty all of that looked.
OK. I like the food at this place; however, look closely at your bill! Two separate times we were overcharged ... by over 10 dollars. Also, we used a coupon for free kids meal.... deal was with paid entree. I had a paid entree, but my husband had taco Tuesday special... they did not want to honor it!?? He insisted, so they did take it off. Just be careful!!!
We looove this place 😁 the food is great EVERY time and so is the service. They are really authentic. My fave is the Fajitas. Friendly and inviting atmosphere. I literally love it. We patronize them quite often.
THE best Mexican food!!! Served by the absolute nicest staff members in Cleveland :)Fantastic margaritas 👌🏼Chicken Chipotle and Tortilla Soup are my faves. No reason to go anywhere else, bc Ive tried them all. This is the spot.
Our server forgot 2 orders and the server did not understand what was being ordered. She had to go back and forth asking what was ordered. The food was horrible. The rice was hard and it smelled like smoke. My medium well steak turned out to be well done and very hard to chew. We ordered some drinks and she brought the wrong ones. And in the middle of eating she asked if we needed carry out boxes. Worst service ever and we will never go back.
They are and have always been the best Mexican restaurant there is in the Cleveland area. May I also add... they have the strongest Margaritas 🍸🍹
Love this place! As a celiac, as long as you know what you are ordering, you are good. 👍 and leftovers are a plenty
Our server was perfect!!! Will be going back!
Awesome food and service. As authentic as Mexican food can get. This is the 2nd year in a row my son has picked El Jalapeños as his birthday dinner location. No one was disappointed and we always have a blast here! Atmosphere is also a great feel and flair of Mexican culture.
Giving this place 3 stars because the service was of high quality. The tacos as weren’t really good, no flavor in my opinion. Maybe it was because we got take out so the hard shells were soggy when we ate them. Pico de Gallo was good and they sent chips and salsa so that was a plus.
Excellent food & drinks. Our waitress, Myra, was friendly, attentive, and gave outstanding recommendations! Cant wait to go back again!
My wife and I just ate lunch here today. It was our 1st time back , after the restaurant had to close down, because of Covid. Thank you for reopening.We have missed the place and those that work there. Our food was good, and it felt normal again to be in there. Buena Suerte ... may many more show up at your door soon.
The food was good but what really frosted my cookies was the fact it was my friends birthday and the sang the the birthday song to him then placed a sombrero on his head but as we were leaving they took it back. Which left me to think about them using the same sombrero on others which is unsanitary considering they have no idea if a patron has lice or other communicable diseases that could be transferred to an unsuspecting patron.
Amazing food and really quick for a sit down restaurant. The staff is super friendly and the environment is great. Infant and toddler friendly. The margaritas are strong but not overpowering. And to top it off the prices are very reasonable.
The food is amazing! This place has a warm atmosphere. The staff are always nice and the food arrives quick. There are often some drink specials and Belly Card rewards. You will not regret a meal from here.
We have been going here for about 8 years and it’s always so delicious!! This is our spot for consistency, excellent service, and yummy Mexican food!
Great food!! Wonderful atmosphere. Good prices. Nice place to eat.
Nice, bilingual staff, great margaritas and good menu. Some of the best chicken wings Ive had at any restaurant, including buffalo wild wings, with great tacos and carnitas items. Highly recommend
Always quick service, food is consistently delicious, and weve never had to wait.
Food was pretty good but the service left much to be desired. A member of our party didnt receive their food until about 15 minutes after the rest of the party. Also, the restaurant was especially smokey due to the fajitas and lack of proper ventilation. If you have asthma you will not be comfortable, in fact my brother had to leave because it was too much.
Best authentic food, great staff loved every moment !!!
Great food and friendly staff. Have been here multiple times and keep returning.
Food was good. They dorked my order up. Always make sure to have them read back what you ordered and ask for a total.
It was absolutely Amazing! Ive driven by there at least a hundred times and never visited, OMG! If I had only known I wouldve been a patron years ago. The food and service is awesome and the decor is also awesome and I look forward to my next visit.
It was wonderful I loved it I cant wait to get a chance to return
Service was fine and the prices were appropriate, but the food was embarrassing. I ordered 3 tacos, steak, tilapia, and shredded chicken; all three tasted the same and they were very bland. As I looked around at the other tables, dishes were indistinguishable. They all were rice/beans with meat smothered in a red sauce. If you are looking for good, authentic Mexican, keep looking.
I ordered the fajitas with chicken, beef, and shrimp. It is the only thing I ever order at Mexican restaurants because I dont like spicy food.The fajitas I had last night were the best Ive ever had. They had the perfect mix of meat and veggies cooked to perfection. The fajitas were not dried out, they had plenty of juice on the cast iron plate. I wish I could have eaten more.....
Great food, decent prices, giant cervezas. authentic decor with ample parking spaces. Was very relaxed on an early Sunday afternoon. They have a taco bar to load up your tacos if tacos are in fact your thing.
The absolute best fried ice cream.
Went here as a go to and i had heard a family member say the chicken in their 102 was disgusting, here we are i order it and i had a bone in one of the pieces of chicken and some parts tasted like absolute rubber. Very disappointed, let me down for the first time in a very huge way.
Excellent food. Large portions.Past couple time I went the service was lacking. Had to ask 2x for refills and took forever to get check.
Absolutely the best resturant I have ever been to!! They have the best service and the best food! Anytime I get a chance to go out to eat this is where i ALWAYS choose to go and I have been coming here for 12 years!
Fantastic food. I ordered takeout and then the baby fell asleep so I couldnt go in and get so the bartender brought to me! Was just so pleased with the friendly service, the food and very reasonable prices!!!
Awesome and very fresh tacos here. On a Tuesday they are half off. I came with a family of four and left paying less than $20 with a dessert. Will definitely be coming back again!
Nice place, good service. Ordered Seafood Nachos and was surprised to find so many LARGE shrimp... most places would take 2, dice it up and sprinkle it on and call it seafood/shrimp nachos...there were at least a dozen large to jumbo shrimp.
Food was actually Hella good
Love this place!! Authentic! Great servers! Great service. Never had a issue. Always clean. Meals are served fresh and hot. Must go. Highly recommend!!! Yummy!!!
If you’re looking for a good place for Mexican, this is probably one of the best in the area. Very affordable food, and delicious. Very fast service, the meals are ready in no time! Get the no. 13 burrito grande. It’s the best choice by far, and really the only thing that needs to be on the menu.
Had the steak fajita lunch special. It was awesome, management very friendly and food came out in less than 10 minutes. The only complaint, business people want and need WiFi in order to get a 5 star I think you would need to add that.
Food is pretty good. Service was quick. Good place to grab something to eat.
My favorite Mexican place to date! Great food. I always order the flautas appetizer. Nachos are surprisingly great and the drinks are large and strong. Never disappointed or hungry when I leave here!!
Always fantastic, always fast. There is none better.
When nachos are listed with entrees instead of apps, you try them. Char and I shared and almost could not finish a plate. Full of chicken and freshly grilled veg. How it only took a few minutes to serve was also amazing since they were clearly prepped to order. We will be back.
Food is good. Margaritas even better
Nice atmosphere. Friendly, efficient staff. Good food. Affordable.
Its a nice place for dining and they offer happy hour meals. The food is delicious as well as drinks. This restaurant have a nice atmosphere. Its a good place for dining with friends or family.
Big servings, but the price reflected it. Had to request simple things like silverware, refills, checks, and jalapeños (i was baffled too) for my nachos. Margaritas were subpar, and waitstaff (at least for us) were unfriendly and inattentive. The food was pretty good, though.
When in for taco Tuesday around lunch time, this is usually one of my favorite places to eat so I was truly disappointed when my pulled beef tacos were full of huge pieces of fat and the taste was awful. The person I was having lunch with could not eat her tacos either. I sent back one of my tacos and showed the waitress a large piece of fat that took up nearly the whole taco and she took the one taco off the tab and when I mentioned that all of our tacos or of the same quality they were not taken off the tab.. Very disappointed
Stopped in to see the best staff around town! They really take care of us at El Jala! I ordered the lunch chimi and had the queso dip w/vinaigrette jalapenos & chips! Try it, youll love the taste!
Excellent ... Service Food Margareta(server suggested peach) all excellent!!! Especially for the reasonable price....Go Eat!!!!
Great FOOD amazing and friendly staff. I eat here often and the margaritas are to die for!!!
Food was Ok, service was a bit poor due to less staff & the place was almost full!
I love them $7 tacos. You get 3. I love them 42 oz drinks they so good
Great local place. Staff is always friendly and foods always hot and fresh. Their prices are good for the quality of food you receive also.
Called in a order of 2 beef taco salads. I was very disappointed as I usually sits in with no problem but for some reason my beef was burnt. All of it. Tuff,burnt and also unidentifiable. I know you won’t get the same cook but I’m sure the cook saw my meat burnt. A waist of 27 bucks.
Its an awesome authentic place with great food. I have zero tollerance to spicy food and usually mexican food is not for me but here everything was just perfect. They also serve such a huge portions that its hard to eat all at once 😁 Weve prabably had the best Fried Ice cream ever!!! Love the place.
Amazing food, very friendly and clean environment, great service and excellent prices.
A great Mexican restaurant with a fun interior. Walking through the front door takes you into a restaurant with absolutely solid wood tables with art work adorning the backs of all the chairs showcasing mexican culture.The food is absolutely incredible and the menu is expansive. I got the El Jalapeno Special which was a ton of food at a fair price for dinner that came with all the essentials. A taco, burrito, chile rellano, refried beans and rice, a chalupa, and a small salad. Everything was incredible and I couldnt even finish all my food. Highly recommend the food here
The food is really good but expect long wait times if you are picking up from this venue. I have had to wait over 15 minutes in some instances and that could be improved upon.
Food was delicious, definitely would recommend them. Service was friendly and very helpful with making a decision on what to order, this was my first time there.
Great pricing,food and service was awesome me and my wife new hide out/ date night locations
Enjoy dinner the food is good.
Service was slow but friendly, food is always really good. Prices can seem a little high for type of restaurant but are more of an investment as the portions are huge and quality is great.
Good neighborhood Mexican joint. Ship cabin-esque atmosphere. Food is good, drinks plentiful and service is usually on point.
Let me start by saying that I love the food here. This restaurant used to be my favorite place to take my family, until a waiter tried getting cash back on my debit card last night. I came in yesterday around 530pm with my 3 year old son. We ordered 1 fajita lunch special salad with a side of rice for my son and a small drink for him as well, I drank water. I asked for my check and he brought me my check that I always carefully look over because Im a bar tender and ive seen ppl scam others. My check was $13.75, when he took my card to run it, it took him about 5 minutes to bring my card back. When my card returned the new Total was 19 75. Thats a $6.00 difference. I immediately grab my son, a nd leave our food on the table. I went to the front and ask about the price variance and the front cash guy asked me if I took out cash back. No I DID NOT. The waiter asked for cash back on my card and pocketed the money, and the final straw was them asking for payment for my meal on top of just scamming me.! Ill never eat here again.
Restaurant was clean and inviting. However my meal was not great in flavor or texture. For this reason and the slow service I can only give it 3 stars
Good service food excellent
This was by far the worse place Ive eaten Mexican food. I had to send several items back and I had my granny with me she usually eat all of her food but she was turned off by the third bite mind you she eats like a bird! I told the girl that waited on is she didnt like it we are sending it back and dont want anything else, she was rude and short even from the beginning. She brought me the check and still hadnt taken off the entre we sent back so I ask for the manager and she got smart with me and the manager and owner were not nice or professional all of the food was DISGUSTING mushy ground meat soggy Tacos yuck and the gauc yuck yuck we will never come here again only people who havent had real Mexican food will love it because they dont know any better. I wish I could give -0 stars!!!!!!!!!
Great food, reasonably priced. Good service. Excellent frozen margaritas. Definitely the best chicken and steak Ive had at any Mexican restaurant. I go out of my way when Im traveling to go here.
Use to be my favorite place Ive boycotted them once for the terrible way I was treated by management I obviously was eating there enough to rack up belly point for their enjoy an appetizer on the house only to be told I cant use it... So after the year and a half boycott I come in and order my usual but instead of the way I usually get it it was completely different and no complimentary chips and salsa then ONCE AGAIN THE BELLY POINTS WERENT AVAILABLE THIS TIME CAUSE THE MACHINE WAS BROKE 😑😑😑🖕🖕🖕 I give up on you guys
The food here was great! I had the sampler plate. It was basically an appetizer sampler, it was delicious! We also had a pitcher of strawberry margarita on the rocks. Which was Fuego! 👍👍
Amazing experience .... Loved the vibe an the workers. OH the food was just SO AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS...
Quick, friendly service. Everyone thought their food tasted good. Big menu; standard Mexican options. I like the nautical aesthetic. I do wonder why its called El Jalapeños and not Los Jalapeños though.
Its been a little while since Ive been here and thought Cinco De Mayo would be a great day for a meal here. Not only would I enjoy some of the best Mexican food in my neighborhood but I would also be commemorating the Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla. Most of my fellow Americans think Cinco De Mayo is Mexicos Independence Day but that is celebrated on Sept.16th. Back to my recent visit here. The food was absolutely delicious! I think it was better than the last time I was here if thats at all possible. I asked my server if they made anything with molé and she recommended grilled chicken breast in molé sauce. The chicken was so tender and the molé was dark and rich with just the right notes of chocolate and smoky slow cooked goodness. I also had a side of the charro beans which I would also suggest. I have been a fan of this restaurant since it opened and if youre looking for Mexican food that is closer to the authentic side this is the place to go. It is still a bit Americanized but the classic home cooked Mexican flavors are there.
I regret not coming here sooner, o all the missed delicious meals I missed out on, their seafood soup was so delicious, Im going again tomorrow and getting more.
We were at a show downtown and wanted to take some people out to a Mexican restaurant so I looked on line and the reviews were great. They were right the food and service were both great. We will definitely return.
Total reviews rating 4.4
199 Reviews for El Jalapeos Authentic Mexican Restaurant 2023:
Review №1
2022-01-26Your first time visiting this place will never be your last! They offer amazing margaritas, fried ice-cream and tasty entrees. The best part of this great place is definitely the staff. I have been going here for years and not once have I ever been disappointed in service. They will treat you like family. They go above and beyond to make sure your experience is great!!
Review №2
2022-04-03Some of the best Mexican (Tex mex) in the area!!! The building is very beautiful inside and out. Our service was fast and friendly! The food was absolutely delicious!!! We got amazing portions and great value. Boyfriend and I both ordered the El Jalapeños Special which includes pork tamale, beef taco, beef enchilada, chalupa, and a Chile relleno, and a side of rice and refried beans. It was sooooo good! The pulled pork inside the tamale has a great flavor and texture, and the tamale breading is perfect! the beef taco was nice and crispy, the ground beef is perfectly seasoned and has that nice fine texture. The Chile relleno is FULL of cheese and not too spicy (just how I want it). I was too full to take a bite of the enchilada, and I had two boxes for my leftovers since I just nibbled on a bit of everything!It was lunchtime so I don’t know how their margaritas are, but I would love to come back and find out!!! This place exceeded all my expectations! Thank you!
Review №3
2022-01-28Service trash , food cold plates hotter then food. Was not a fan of the food . I got the 3 chicken tacos . We waited about 20 mins just to get cashed out. She took my card and didn’t come back for a while. Never checked back in to see how we was doin until the end . No refills nor smile just look sad and like she hate her job . She kept stopping in her tracks to text and be on her phone . NEVER COME HERE. It’s better Mexican places in the area . By far the worse. Only thing that was good was the chips
Review №4
2022-03-06The place was packed, and for a good reason, the food was amazing. Even though they were extremely busy, service was quick and friendly.
Review №5
2022-04-14Updating since last visit. Absolutely horrible. Only went there because my friend picked it for her birthday. Which she regretted after we both got sick off of the nasty food. Waitress wasnt very friendly either. Never returning. Shut this place down. 🤮
Review №6
2022-06-28I love the food but wish they would drain the water from chicken before they put it in a taco shell. because it comes out soggy & water drips all over. Other than that everything is really tasty. Service is great.
Review №7
2022-03-06Atmosphere is just so authentic and nice the restaurant was clean the bartenders was very nice and the food was amazing great place
Review №8
2022-05-04I have been meaning to try this place for a while. I will NEVER return. After reading the other reviews of roaches IN THEIR FOOD AND MARGARITAS- both within 6 months ago I’m quite sick to my stomach I didn’t read those first. Just disgusting.I came in to order lunch take out. Nothing vegetarian on the lunch menu. When I wAs ordering I asked the girl if there was anything vegetarian in the menu she said, No, only the regular menu. Which is ridiculous. Not even an offer to sub veggies on a current lunch menu item. Cool, whatever.So I asked about the Vegetarian enchiladas. $13.99, but no rice and beans. She said that was an extra $5. I wanted soup also which is $8.99. So it’d be a $28 lunch, pre tip.So… I ordered 2 cheese enchiladas a la carte- $3.49 each, side rice and beans, and a soup. I asked her how big the soup was because I thought $9 was steep. She replied with her hands showing a big size and said “It’s big”. Perfect. I wanted soup but figured I’d try other food I typically order at other Mexican restaurants. Especially since Authentic is in the actual name of the restaurant. My food was out in 5 minutes, no exaggeration. My soup was in a separate bag and felt very light. So I opened it and the “big” $9 soup was half full. So I told her it was only half full, could they fill the bowl. She said that’s how it is. Another employee walked up and opened the bowl. He was annoyed at my request and reluctantly took it in the back and filled it. When I replied with “thank you I really appreciate it”, he just walked away.The rice and beans were ok. Huge portion, they were a meal in itself. The rice was not like at any other Mexican place I’ve been, it had little bits of tiny veggies throughout. The enchiladas?? I have never seen such small tortillas. They were mini. And the red sauce? If that is authentic then I need to reevaluate my knowledge of Mexican food, because it tasted like it was straight out of a jar, just like the rice- straight from a box.My soup, once filled, was delicious. But after my experience and spending $26, tip included on lunch- I will not return. It’s unfortunate.
Review №9
2022-05-06Poor business operation.Parking lot was full to pick up your order.They had signs to park across the street and have customers either Jay walk acrosss one of the busiest streets and risk getting hit by a car or get a j walking ticket or walk all the way down to Clifton and walk back up To the restaurant.Unfortunately this is not my main complaint.I placed my order over the phone.The cashier insisted I already picked up my order and had to walk back to my vehicle in the pooring rain.I didnt mind doing it once but had to do it twice because its extremely noisy in there and very crowded.It will have made me feel more comfortable if they acknowledged their mistake w.o me repeating myselfI DIDNT PICK UP THE ORDEROf course they didnt offer Anything for me waiting all over again. I will Have refused iFeel its jus common courtesyThis is what happens when Businesses dont mind losing1 Customer.
Review №10
2022-05-31Not good....waitress was slow and extremely forgetful. The food had no taste to me...very bland and to be honest didnt taste like a Mexican dish...will not be back