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    El Jalapeno

    4.9 (26 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Amazing house salsa, tasty quesadillas and well-marinated steak tacos. Guacamole was bland so we added some salsa and salt to jazz it up. Very small establishment so the entry doors blow in cool air during the colder months. Bring a sweater.

    We stopped here to escape the hurricane in GA. The food was so good and exceptional service! Our server was very attentive and polite. Wish we had this place where we are from!

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    The best restaurant in Banks County hands down. Great food and excellent and friendly staff!

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    1 year ago

    Outstanding, clean, friendly delicious food. Terrific bar but family friendly.Try it out and you will be a regular.

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    2 years ago

    This place is great. Comfy and casual. Food was delicious. Friendly staff. Very happy with this place!

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    2 years ago

    The food is always delicious and the owners are wonderful!! Best chimichangas around. Love you Gaby and Mom!

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    Authentic! The cuisine was amazing and fantastic customer service. We were greeted and seated immediately.

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    4 years ago

    The best new restaurant in commerce in a long time. The food is so goood and the servers are great as well

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    “Gabi and here family do a wonderful job and their food is delicious.”

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