he portions were HUGE and everything was really tasty. We don't usually do takeout from Mexican…read morerestaurants (other than Chipotle which doesn't really count). We make plenty of delicious essentials including guac and pico, but sometimes you just don't want to cook.
We ordered from Jalapenos which is located in Camden County through DoorDash. As I mentioned earlier, the portions are gigantic and we had leftovers for quite a few days after. I'm still dreaming about those chips. They were just deep-fried enough that the crunch was surreal.
What we ordered:
Appetizers:
Chips and guacamole - definitely a favorite of ours, especially when I don't have to make it. We got a hefty serving of guac, that lasted us at least a few days. The chips were deep-fried and just the right about of crispy. They were almost like crunchy tortillas since they were a little flaky. yum! It had a good amount of cilantro, onion, and lime notes. We added a little bit of salt to make the flavors pop more, but it's better to add than have too much.
Tamales - Yum! Two tamales - one with chicken and one with pork. Both wrapped in corn husk topped with green and red salsa, sour cream, and queso fresco. I preferred the green, but Mike liked the red salsa one better. Both were delicious, I think the red salsa had more flavor, but the overall bite I preferred of the green. I've never made tamales, but maybe I should learn and attempt these delicious apps!
Entrees:
Fajitas - holy smokes! There was so much provided for these fajitas. I had leftovers for 4 meals. The fajitas came with chicken (a little peppery) and steak. Tons of veggies (peppers and onions), guacamole, black beans, rice, and sour cream served on the side. I didn't eat the fajitas, but I thought about baking them in the oven to make more chips to scoop up the guac.
Chicken Chimichanga - This looked absolutely delicious and Mike really enjoyed it. It was a deep-fried burrito with chicken, cheese, guajillo sauce and topped with green salsa, sour cream, and queso fresco. It came with a side of rice, beans, and a small side salad.
Tacos- Because we didn't order enough food, we ordered 3 tacos. These were probably my least favorite part of our order. We ordered the steak, chorizo, and al pastor. My personal favorite was the al pastor topped with cilantro, diced onions, and pineapple; however, the chorizo was a close second. The steak in my fajitas was better than the taco, but maybe it lost its luster due to travel. All tacos were served with a side of radishes and fresh limes.
Overall, we were really pleased with Jalapenos. The food was delicious and plentiful. I loved the chips and guacamole along with the tamales. If you're in South Jersey looking for some great Mexican food, I highly recommend ordering from Jalapenos.