Revisited this restaurant for the first time in five years and found the food as good as ever. Service on this visit was much improved since our last visit. Our orders came out together! Their salsa and complimentary bean dip is so tasty. We had huevos rancheros and the orders came out perfect, sunny side eggs were cooked as requested. Green sauce and red sauces that we ordered were delicious. We will return soon! read more

Hands down one of the best Mexican restaurants here in the city of HEMET!! . I just moved here and it's been so hard for me to find a good Mexican restaurant I have tried so many, but none have made me return costumer until I found El Jalapeno wow I felt like if I was back in my home town; food was so delicious the food is made fresh everything was just perfect I'm so happy I found this place especially right now that I'm pregnant forsure I'll be back! (: read more

Everything here is amazing! The staff is so kind and the food is consistently good. Support this local business!! read more

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My grandpa finally brought me a bowl of Caldo De Res after raving about this place for so long. It was fantastic. I ate it the day after and it still tasted so fresh and flavorful. There was plenty of meat and it was all so tender without too much fat. There were plenty of veggies in it too. My grandpa eats here with a group of family each month and always says the service and ambiance are fantastic. I'll eventually make my way there someday, but for now I definitely enjoyed the soup. read more

El Jalapeno - Delicious caldo de res to go. - Mexican Near Me - Hemet, California

This is most disgusting place I've even been and extremely rude. My family and I went to spend time with our mom. I wish we could have gone somewhere else. They took our order . Okay that went well. Butttttttt! When it was time to bring our orders!!!! They were bringing them one by one! .... Every 20 minutes. By the time my mom's husband got his order. We were all eating our meals cold. And to top it off , it was wrong and COLD!!! WTF!! I ask to ask for the manager and she was so rude!' Saying to me. All restaurants do the same!! And walked away. I was like No I don't think so!! And to my surprise she's the owner, no $&&@&&& way!! Rude! Just Rude!! But just wait . As I waiting to leave the disgusting place . I found roaches trap. With roach poop or something was in there .. you guys tell me. PLEASE DONT GO THERE!! You just don't know what your food is going through. read more

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I m very disappointed in the service and the bias. Me and my Fiance tried to dine in the restaurant and after being seated we weren't acknowledged after that our waitress setup another table in front of us and then took there order. 3 other customers had their order taken. They clearly didn't want our business. I would suggest to Blacks our Business isn't valued there. read more

I can't believe this gem has 3.9 stars! I was pleasantly surprised. Definition of "Don't judge a book by its cover." Food is delicious & service is prompt & friendly read more

We stopped by El Jalapeño in Hemet. Overall, it was a good experience. The food was solid, nothing that really stood out as exceptional, but definitely enjoyable. Service was friendly, and the place had a relaxed, casual feel. Prices were on the higher side of what I'd call "usual" for this type of spot. Not unreasonable, just worth noting. One thing that caught my eye was the suggested tip amounts on the receipt. They go all the way up to 30%. I'm always happy to tip 15% (or more) for good service, but 30% feels a little aggressive for a casual meal like this. That aside, it's a place I'd visit again if I was in the area and in the mood for something reliable and familiar. read more

El Jalapeno - I'm always happy to tip 15% or more for good service, but 30% feels a little aggressive for a casual meal like this. - Mexican Near Me - Hemet, California

Omg i had the bistec. Ranchera. best dish everrr!!!. Very nice help and very clean. Love this restaurant!!! read more

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Authentic restaurant family owned never been disappointed. One of the best if not the best Mexican restaurants in Hemet.

Probably the best Mexican food in Hemet valley! They have been here forever and never disappoint! The food is amazing and prices reasonable with excellent service! And always consistent! Give them a try, you won't be sorry! read more

I had the mojarra frita which is a whole fried tilapia the best one I had hands down and also they offer free chips with beans .staff is very nice and warming read more

First I ordered a quesadilla for $12 but the tortilla was uncooked, soft and soggy, but stuffed inside, no way of picking it up and it wasn't cut, I asked for everything on the side and they still put it all inside. It's wasn't a quesadilla at all, more like an open burrito. Then I asked for a chimichanga which is $15 but was 3x smaller than the quesadilla, had almost nothing inside, just a little meat. Was not worth the money. read more

El Jalapeno has great food. We have been coming here for years, the food is always delicious! The staff are all very friendly. The service is always good. They have the best huevos's rancheros.. read more

Lovely service here! Got the shrimp enchiladas and they were so good! Definitely heard the Chilaquiles are the best here! So i gotta come back and try them out! read more

El Jalapeno - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Hemet, California

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I love this old restaurant in this old building with all of the same lovely people that have been here forever. The greatest tacos known to man! Killer salsa, beans and chips! Accommodating staff; always friendly. If they served margaritas I'd never leave. :) read more

One of the places we go for breakfast. Haven't been here for lunch or dinner but I will be soon. Always attended in a timely matter.

Been going to El Jalapeño for about 10 yrs. I love their friendly staff, great food, and cozy ambiance. Always very clean.

Food is always delicious... no matter what I try, I love!! Camarones a la Diabla are my absolute favorite! Sauce is spicey and delicious!! Staff are always kind and pleasant. Hands down the best in Hemet ! read more

I love this restaurant. The service is good, the food is always delicious and the restaurant is clean and pleasant. I would definitely recommend it to others. read more

Amazing service very helpful and very friendly staff food is always authentic and amazing. read more

El Jalapeno - Menudo & a cheese enchilada à la cart & a delicious Michelada - Mexican Near Me - Hemet, California

The food was great. Our first time there the service was fantastic and the prices were good. My husband had the San Francisco omelette. He said it was great. I had the Menudo and it was also very good. read more

I love this place, this is my come to for fast a quick Mexican food kick come here. Love the staff always very welcoming the owners has always been very kind to our family. Enjoy just a nice family Mexican dinner not high prices and those that can't take the heat believe me it is flavored and not spicy you actually you can enjoy your food. I like it like I said if you want the heat spice maybe asked for the spicy stuff BUT I KNOW THIS DON'T every time went there my stomach says we aren't young just saying. I hope you have a wonderful experience as my family does. read more

I've been coming here since we moved to the area back in the 90's. Service is always great. I've since moved but try and pay them a visit to help support during these trying economic times. The picadillo is my favorite and the weekend soups are always delicious. read more

El Jalapeno - Mexican Near Me - Hemet, California

I'll give a 3 for decent michelada and good beans. I've had the sopes before and they were yummy. This visit I got breakfast. Wasn't impressed, like at all. The Carne asada tasted diner style like Norms'. read more

El Jalapeno - Waitin' for breakfast with a michi. - Mexican Near Me - Hemet, California

Perfecto! All of your favorite mexican food menu items in a cute, clean, local spot, along with a chilled glass for your cerveza! The machaca is one of our favorites, and the combo plates are loaded! A lot of times they have great specials! It's a win-win with good service and delicious food. One of our favorite Hemet spots! read more

Pancakes were really good. But we also got huevos rancheros which lacked a lot of flavor beans were very flavorless. Salsa was not good I'd say if You're coming here come for the pancakes. read more

The food and service is great here, my kid always orders his chicken nuggets and French fries !! read more

El Jalapeno - Chicken nuggets and French fries - Mexican Near Me - Hemet, California

Delicious food. Everything was wonderful. Desert flan was great. Home made salsa. The place was very clean and friendly staff. Will definitely be back read more

do NOT recommend this place as soon as you walk in there's a smell... everything is bland, no flavor the fish was fried nicely.. rice has no flavor horchata is good save your money and save yourself from disappointment read more

El Jalapeno - caldo de res - Mexican Near Me - Hemet, California

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-Picked up and drove home excited to eat but unfortunately no Bueno. Ordered beand rice and cheese with sour cream. - No flavor at all - No cheese at all Beans tasted like they've been sitting to long and not stirred enough. Asked for sour cream and got this little kids scoop right in the middle. The tortilla was not warmed up long enough. - Fries were soggy with no salt. Tried very hard to eat the burritos because my wife and i were hungry but couldn't. Ended up driving back to return the burritos and had to pretty much battle it out with the manager for my money back. Such a let down. It's interesting how restaurants are so fast at taking our money but such a hassle when what you order wasn't good. Especially when the customer takes the time to drive back. It's common sense... make us happy for a fruitful return. Cutting this jalapeno off the tree now. read more

El Jalapeno - No flavor with a kids scoop of sour cream Tortilla needs to be warmed up longer. - Mexican Near Me - Hemet, California

2 carne Asada tacos ALWAYS! and the staff is nice enough. I come here at least once a month and always get the 2 carne asada tacos and while the guys next door do my car wash and oil change. Very peaceful atmosphere read more

Great service! Large portions and very reasonable prices. I had bistec ranchero which was delicious and my husband had the chile Colorado which he loved. Definitely recommend this for authentic Mexican food! read more

El Jalapeno - Bistec ranchero - Mexican Near Me - Hemet, California

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Love the flavor here. Service can be a bit better but it's delicious and near my job. Go try it out

This place is a hidden gem! The beans they give with the salsa and chips is soooo good. This places never disappoints. Everything that I have had here is always on point. I've had: Enchiladas Shrimp cocktail Albondigas Caldo de res Tacos Etc. The service is always great too. They are very attentive and always so nice. read more

We absolutely love this place! Has the best pozole and Albondigas soup in town! The staff is always friendly!

My family and I love this place. It's real authentic home cooked quality Mexican food. The tortillas are ridiculously hot, fresh and delicious. I highly recommend two dishes. First Camerones A La Diabla (OMG) if you like spicy I mean SPICY try this. The sauce has so much flavor and kick. Second dish is the mixed Fajitas. I get this everytime! The meat has so much flavor and they don't skimp out on the meat and just give you a bunch of veggies either. My daughter's favorite is the seafood soup. The only problems I have is they put wine not tequila in the margaritas. And they bring out your food first and most of the time I'm waiting five minutes or more to get the tortillas that should come with the meal. But other than that I highly recommend. read more

El Jalapeno - Camorones A La Diabla and mixed Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Hemet, California

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The food was wonderful. The salsa was so delicious and fresh. I had enchiladas that were terrific.

Authentic and delicious food. My favorite Mexican restaurant in the area and beyond. Love the red enchilada sauce. Could put that on everything and love their bean dip. read more

There's no flavor to their food, husband got food poisoning from their shrimp. Don't waiste your time or money on this place.