From the moment you walk in, this place feels like the definition of authentic local Mexican dining -- vibrant atmosphere, incredible aromas, and a staff that treats you like family. Every dish we ordered was packed with flavor and clearly made with care, from the perfectly seasoned street tacos to the rich homemade sauces and unbelievably fresh ingredients. The menu has an amazing variety without losing that authentic touch. The cocktails deserve their own standing ovation. Creative, bold, and beautifully presented, they somehow manage to be both outrageous and expertly balanced at the same time. Easily some of the best margaritas and specialty drinks we've had anywhere. What truly elevated the experience was the staff. Friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming from start to finish. You can tell the people here take real pride in what they do. This is not just a restaurant -- it's an experience. Absolutely one of those places you immediately start recommending to friends before you even leave the parking lot. read more

Haven't been in awhile. Great singing on a friday night. Very busy but seated right awhile. All the staff were attentive & friendly. I love the new technology menus. Food was fresh & tasted so delicious. The mango margarita was made to perfection. read more

Service was so great! The food and vibes were also what we enjoyed. I had the burritos and they allowed me to change my protein for each. The tostone appetizers were great as well. For drink I highly recommend the frozen mango margarita! Carlos and the team were attentive and friendly! If I am ever in that neck of the woods. Definitely would go back read more

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The staff is SO nice and accommodating. We were greeted promptly and happily. We asked our server, Ciara, a bunch of questions and she happily answered them. They brought our food out and no one was disappointed. Full of flavor and made freshly. The bathrooms were clean as was the entire place. Lots of seating and lots of atmosphere. read more

This is a nice little spot, tucked away in the shopping plaza. I believe I ordered the Camarones al Ajillo and the margarita flights. The food was good, though it felt like an onion/mushroom overload. There were way more of the vegetables than there were of the actual meant. Alongside that, I didn't have much rice and beans, so the meal felt very disproportionate, causing me to have to ration my portions. It would be nice had I received more meat, more rice and beans and less of the vegetables, which seemed to be a filler. The flights were good as well, the best flavor being coconut (of course!) and they had a good amount of liquor. We received complimentary shots as well and our waiter was very nice and attentive. It was a nice vibe inside, well-lit and had enough table and seating. I liked the vibe in general. I'd come here again. read more

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We have been coming here for so many years....had to post again....still love this place and love that they offer larger margaritas. My husband loves the habanero margaritas with tajin rim...we also love the jalapeño rellenos and the Texas burrito and the new Birria gorditas! The folks who own this place hold a special place in Our hearts and welcome us with hugs! In case you haven't seen the decor, it'd so beautifully hand crafted and you can't ask for more!! read more

El Jalapeno Charro - Large margarita and a sangarita! - Mexican Near Me - New Windsor, New York

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Great food and awesome service . Love the family story . Clara has great energy ! Keep up the good work !!

Amazing family run business with fresh homemade Mexican dishes that make you feel as if you're in Mexico! Ole!

Came in tight when they opened for brunch the host Carlos welcomed us and we got seated right away. Our waiter also came to get us our drink orders and bring us chips with salsa. There was great music playing and the ambiance was easy going. We got our drinks right away and got to chat and relax while waiting for our food. Carlos was in top of making sure we were good or if we needed anything. Once we got our food, it was pretty decent. Someone order steak which was great and the shrimp as well. The enchiladas for my taste could have been cooked a little longer but they were still good. Would definitely come back, service was excellent and we felt very comfortable eating. read more

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Such a great restaurant! Fun, festive decor matches the friendly, welcoming vibe. The food and drinks are top notch. The Aquacate Ceviche is not to be missed! Al Pastor tacos had that perfect balance of charred crispy succulent pork w sweet pineapple. Staff is fantastic and knowledgeable. Really impressed with the whole place and even witnessed them carefully sweeping the floor and wiping down and cleaning every chair & the table after diners left before turning over to new guests. read more

We were visitng the area, and came across this restaurant based on Yelp reviews. A well recommended establishment. Good food and excellent customer service. We met the one of the owner's she was actually working as a waitress, and gave us a brief history of the place, real humble folks striving for good service to their customers. read more

Outstanding service and margaritas! The interior was very colorful with an authentic atmosphere. The food itself was very good, especially street tacos and rice. read more

El Jalapeno Charro - Mexican Near Me - New Windsor, New York

In a town that already has a great selection of Spanish food this place definitely adds a great ambience to an already stellar menu. Definitely family-friendly, definitely great for big groups and they even have entertainment on the weekends. Plenty of parking out front but it might get a little jammed with the planet Fitness / January Fitness crowd jumping in right now. Tried the mixed appetizer plate before the entrees and I think the appetizer plate would have been perfect but you can also take home. If you're into a good spice kick ask for the homemade hot sauce and you won't be let down. read more

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Went back to visit the place. This time ordered the flight of frozen margaritas. Yummy and no, I couldn't finish all of them, had to drive back home. The fish tacos were nice and had a spicy sauce. Didn't know this place gets busy, glad we came in early. read more

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The service was super friendly and fast. Food was fresh and had a great flavor. The birria quesadilla was yummy, but not filled with much meat. It also lacked the large amount of cheese that you usually find on birria dishes elsewhere. The brunch omelettes were tasty and plentiful. The atmosphere was pretty impressive and colorful. Look forward to going back! read more

El Jalapeno Charro - Birria Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - New Windsor, New York

First time here. Had the black bean soup and the vegetarian plate and everything was delicious! Would definitely recommend.

I don't know if I was a the same restaurant as everyone else. I mean the pictures were exactly as shared by others so I'm positive I was in the same restaurant but boy was my experience vastly different that the majority of Yelpers. Service here was dreadful!! They were slightly busy but if I have to wait 30 mins please tell me to wait 30 mins until things calm down but don't sit me down to have me wait forever just for water. Instead I was seated for about 15-20 mins before anyone even acknowledged my existence, thankfully my table knew what we wanted to order so that we weren't left waiting after getting a glass of water. Food came out fairly quickly and for the amount of time I waited for the food I can't say it was worth the wait. I got the traditional Mexican tacos with chicken, cilantro and onions that came with either a toasted taco shell or an old stale shell, I hope to god it was simply toasted and not old but if tasted super dry (not fresh). The best part of my meal was the free tortilla chips they put on the table when I arrived, oh and the empanadas...those were the bomb but damn they're expensive! Expensive empanadas aren't unique to this place as other Spanish spots charge a premium for those things which makes them an insane amount of profit since it doesn't take much meat and dough to create those tasty things. I'm going to say your milage here might vary and if you are clueless about real Spanish food then you just might love this place. But I will say Spanish food isn't supposed to taste bland, tasteless and just not yummy at all. There's a reason my Spanish family tends to struggle with obesity, because our Spanish food is so damn good we can't stop eating it. Well here at El Jalapeño you won't have to worry about the waistline because you will want to stop eating their slop unless you're paying a small fortune for the empanadas. Good luck and may the force be with you! read more

El Jalapeno Charro - Empanada (beef) - Mexican Near Me - New Windsor, New York

Had an amazing first time dinner at this establishment recently, it's easily become my go to Mexican restaurant. I had fajitas with a couple pitchers of sangria and everything was delicious. Service was fine and it has a great vibe. I'm very much looking forward to my next trip here! read more

I visited on a Sunday before new years and we were treated so lovely. The food and ambiance was perfect. We were a group of 9 and the service was excellent. All needs were met. Thank you Beto!!! read more

Excellent family-friendly. Amazing! Fun ambience. Amazing service. Best margaritas ever! read more

El Jalapeno Charro - Ceviche Margaritas and Chips and Salsa - Mexican Near Me - New Windsor, New York

Just ate here for cinco de mayo and they were very rude asking us when we are getting up to leave very shocked never had bad service like this before read more

They served me a tainted Pepsi on this past Saturday. It was flat but that's not the worst of it. It was tainted! More importantly it was "Adulterated"! read more

Cute interior design, reasonable prices, good Mexican food (nothing special but solid) I would return!

We were tricked into trying this place by the over 4 star reviews but it's nothing special. This is our first time here and we won't be back! The food was mediocre at best no meat & I mena maybe 1 tablespoon if that much in their ground beef burrito - all rice beans and lettuce-no cheese. My sizzling fajita had no sizzle the chizaro fondue was a tiny portion and had about an 5 tablespoons of grease in it. The manager and wait staff were attentive at first -but lost that by making me hunt down the waiter to get the check & leave - he brought me a to-go container- he had to know we were ready to leave or have dessert instead we were deserted! WTF why do so many restaurants fail at this step?!?! While we're waiting for our check our waiter is wrestling around in the closet across the restaurant and when he's done he makes a bee line for the back where I intercepted him and handed him my card. He went to the bar and seems liked it had to type in the order then walked to the front again to get the check. read more

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This will always be my favorite place to eat!! The workers and management are THE BEST! Makes me feel really welcome and want to keep coming back. I love the ambiance. The food is to die for! And they keep coming out with new drinks too! Tried their guava mojito and it was DELICIOUS! read more

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Probably the best Mexican food in the area! I am from the west coast so it can't compare to Mexican food from Southern California. Based off of what I tried the Birria tacos were good, the broth could be better and the chicken enchiladas. The margaritas however, fire!!!! read more

I went here for take out and the place strongly met and even exceeded my expectations. Delicious food. Quick service. Incredible design. I got a Birria quesadilla and loved it. read more

came by here for lunch, the staff here is pretty friendly and very attentive. The chips and salsa were great, fresh warm chips and the salsa I never had salsa was where spiced and seasonings in it, plus it was the perfect mix of chunky and not too watery. really loved the salsa, wish other places used their example here. Birria de Res Tacos (Beef Birria Tacos), was yummy and glad the broth was not overly salty and the tacos themselves were great, plenty of fulling and not messy. Had tried a virgin strawberry daiquiri, wow it was great, not overly sweet and blended just right. Rice and beans side was good, but nothing overly special. read more

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Food is consistent! Not the best Mexican food in the world but the service is great, it's 1step up from Taco Bell with a full bar so it works! read more

Wife and I always feel welcome here. The staff is friendly and takes great care of their customers. The decor is pleasant, and noise levels are low even when full of customers. Charro Bowl Rice, black beans, cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream served in a taco bowl, option of shredded beef, shredded chicken or ground beef. I normally order shredded beef chimichangas or flautas, but a friend introduced me to tacos de birria last month. Had to order it again before wife and I move to Germany next week (doubt I will find this dish there). Dipping a crispy birria beef taco into its own beef broth is amazing. Can also get it as a quesadilla. Tacos De Birria Handmade corn tortilla stuffed birria meat and melted cheese, topped with cilantro and onion, served with birria broth. A flight of various margaritas were also sampled (very tasty). read more

El Jalapeno Charro - Charro Bowl Lunch Tacos de birria - Mexican Near Me - New Windsor, New York

Carlos was the BEST! food was top tier and service was impeccable! such a fun family oriented restaurant! ended the night with a shot of 42!

My coworker recommended this spot for lunch. The restaurant is really nice, very big dining area. Actually there are several areas to sit and eat. COVID-19 protocols are in place, masks have to be worn inside the restaurant, the staff is wearing masks, hand sanitizer is available. The restaurant is clean, very nicely decorated. Authentic mexican decor. The chairs are hand made and imported from Mexico. The staff is very friendly and eager to make sure that the dining experience is one that is enjoyed. I got a sweet tea, two shredded beef enchiladas, refried beans and rice. Also I got a slice of chocolate mousse pie. Everything was delicious! This is truly authentic mexican cuisine, not some bad attempt at it! I enjoyed my lunch, no complaints! Cash/Debit/Credit are accepted here. read more

El Jalapeno Charro - 2 beef enchiladas, (shredded beef), refried beans and rice. - Mexican Near Me - New Windsor, New York

I really like the ambiance - very festive, but also very typical of many local Mexican -based restaurants here in the mid-Hudson valley now (there's a LOT of Mexican eateries nowadays). The staff has always been very friendly, although sometimes their attention is not always on the customers as strongly as it should be. The food is OK - some dishes are rather tasty, others are kind of bland or just miss the mark altogether. For instance, I love Chicken Tortilla soup. I've had it MANY times over the years at many different places. El Jalapeño Charro makes it like I've never had it before, and in my opinion it is not good. I ordered it once, and I never will again. It had large potato chunks in it (????) and way TOO many tortilla strips. All filler. There was hardly any chicken in the soup. Just not good. Also, the refried beans are always rather bland, and the salsa is oddly prepared, too. It tastes like a pizza sauce meets a southwestern salsa to me. It tastes as though it has a lot of oregano in it, rather than cilantro. Too Italian tasting for my palate. read more

Absolutely incredible food, fun atmosphere, and AMAZING margaritas!!!! Our server Clara was such a doll. She was so kind and helpful. We will definitely be back, with friends!! read more

El Jalapeno Charro - Mexican Near Me - New Windsor, New York

Food and drinks are very good and consistent! The service is excellent! Carlos is the best!! Give it a try!

This place just keeps getting better and better. Ordered the Mexican Omelette today off the brunch menu- fantastic. Asked for rice and beans instead of fries...perfect, so tasty. Beautifully presented. My new place for late breakfast. Great service/delightful ambiance as usual. Five stars. read more

This was my second time here and I will go here whenever I want a great meal. I love everything about the place. The food is great , service is top notch and I just love the atmosphere. This time I had the House Margarita. Which was just perfect. Than I had the "Trio Enchiladas" which was absolutely delicious! My waiter, Carlos , was very attentive and very pleasant to talk to. In fact the whole staff was the same. My water glass was always full and Carlos was always checking to make sure everything was satisfactory. If you want great food, great service this is the place to go. read more

Love the tasty Mexican food! The portions are big enough to share. The service is great, our waiter was super kind and efficient. Enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant, specially the intricate adorned chairs. I recommend this place for lunch or dinner. read more

We love this wonderful family owned/operated restaurant we are there for date night every few weeks. Food is marvelous. Bright and airy. Staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. Service is quick but not rushed. Live music And great margaritas! A must go place. But not on Friday!!! We don't want to wait for a table because of you!!! read more

Solid Mexican food with an authentic feel. My family and I ordered a variety of dishes from fish tacos to burritos. The quac was fresh and the kids fries were solid. Drink pours were heavy and service was super-friendly. It would be a 5 if the food came out a little quicker. A must try. read more