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| Rating | Avg. Dinner Entrée |
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| $$$$$ | Greater than $25 |
| $$$$ | $18.01 - $25 |
| $$$ | $12.01 - $18 |
| $$ | $7.01 - $12 |
| $ | Less than $7 |
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Posted by jules on 05/07/2012
Jalapeno is delish
My husband and I order burritos from here all the time. They include fresh and tasty ingredients and always satisfy! We've also dined in for a "fancier" fare and were equally as happy with it. Puzzled as to why they've been given so many mediocre reviews!
Posted by Mitch K on 03/18/2012
Jalape-NO
Simply, the food is not good. Maybe their tacos/burritos are better than what we had, but then they are just a common joint, not a real restaurant like they pretend to be. The guacamole tasted like it came from a package, the "warm chips with spice" were not warm and had Old Bay dumped on them, and the beans looked like a can of refried. The descriptions on the menu sound great, but nothing vaguely resembled these claims. The pork shank was not crispy on the outside, and very tough on the inside, definitely not "fork tender", and the chicken was barely edible. Even the rice was a poor showing. The seating is poor too, the diners next to you are literally part of your dining experience. Don't waste your money.
Posted by Annoymous on 03/17/2012
Not recommended
I have never been so poorly treated in a restaurant in NYC. Having spent close to $100 on just drinks and appetizers; I was asked repeatedly; when are you going to order (your entree)? Do you want the check? Over and over. Then the waiter explained to us, to our dumbfoundedness, that he had to turn the tables over. No regret, just a rude proclomation. The food wasn't even close to the level, which was advertised. And, I will never, obviously, spend my hard earned money there.
Posted by Anonymous on 02/11/2012
Average
I ordered tacos and they were average at best. There was no salsa verde with them which is listed on the menu
Posted by Discerning Diner on 01/07/2012
Not good in any way
It took the waiter 10 minutes to acknowledge our presence. My drink came after my entree was served. The food was not good at all. Chain Mexican restaurants serves more appetizing Mexican. The restaurant was extremely smokey, apparently from a kitchen mishap, and the tables were way too close together.
Posted by Nat on 11/09/2011
Best tortilla soup!
Jalapeno has the best tortilla soup in the 'hood and most pleasant servers. Love this place!
Posted by anonymous on 08/30/2011
Ahh, I love this place!
My boyfriend and I go here all time. We live right around the block, and absolutely love this place. The environment is insanely friendly, and accommodating. The manager is the coolest guy, and always gives us free desserts. Their veggie options are the absolute best, and I am constantly dreaming of their avocado salsa with tacos... ahhhh, salivating salvation.