The food here was actually some of the best mexican food i've had in a while! The salsa and queso were delicious! The atmosphere was so fun i didn't even have time to take a picture! I would definetly reccommend!!! read more

The service was really good our waitress was kind and understanding but the food was terrible my little brother and sister got burnt chicken nuggets I wanted the seafood nachos and overall my food was good but the chips were burnt and there was only 2 pieces of shrimp in that overall it's okay but not going here again read more

El Jalapeños - The burnt Kids #7 Chicken Nuggetsnuggets - Mexican Near Me - Barberton, Ohio

Been going there for years. Horrible service and I wanted a small meal so I ordered off the kids menu and was told that I would be charged for an adult meal. Tried reaching out to them several times and no response. I called and spoke to a " manager ". He was absolutely no help and didn't seem to care. Not sure I will go back read more

This is our new local favorite Mexican stop for the family. I always get the grilled chicken quesadilla, a side of queso to share with the family and I love the house salsa and chips that come free with the meal. My daughter and wife love the steak tacos and nachos. Service is usually pretty good but we've had some slow ones but never rude. The ambiance is your typical Mexican restaurant with a cool Skeleton light up head that my daughter loves to see each time. read more

Good food. I always try to have something different. The chicken fajita quesadilla was really good. The service was slow and it took a long time to get our order correct. Then we were seated without silverware. We sat on the patio which has a nice vibe and it was still very nice despite the time it took to get food. Overall I will come back, but the service needs improvement. read more

My first time visiting El Jalapeños and I was excited to see if there was a Mexican restaurant closer than the one I usually visit. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. The service started off great with my server making suggestions and being attentive, but once my food was served, she disappeared and I never saw her again. I mentioned it when U paid the bill and was told she took a break. I have no problem with that, but it would have been nice to know, especially since no one replaced her and I was left to figure out how to pay in my own. I had mentioned to her that it was my first time there, so making sure I knew how to pay (at the table or in front) was important. The food was okay, but nothing out of the ordinary. If I go back, it will be a while. read more

El Jalapeños - Mexican Near Me - Barberton, Ohio

The boyfriend and I can't ever decide on food except when it comes to this place. If one of us suggests it we are in immediate agreement. They are so quick and the food is well made. I've never had an issue with quality and the service is usually great. They have the bar inside if you just wanna get a couple drinks, they have outside seating if you want to enjoy the beautiful summer weather and they have dining for small groups or parties. I think the only inconvenience is depending on where you sit if there is a speaker directly above you it can sometimes be a bit loud. But the remedy to that is just speak louder so nothing to complain to much about. This place is pretty great! read more

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We have patronized EJs for a long time, but it may be awhile before we go back. Things started well, with our server taking our order promptly and getting our food. The food was also good. However, getting our server back proved nearly impossible. We had to chase him down to get the check and leftover boxes, and he had our card and hadn't returned for 10-15 minutes until my wife chased him down. It didn't help that we witnessed a server reach into the ice cooler WITH HIS BARE HANDS. Flies continued to pester us through the meal. As we left, we discovered why - the door to the kitchen was wedged wide open. read more

So I had to call the police on El Jalepenos today basically because they refused to call them on me. I have been going there for many years and I always talked so highly about them. I have always loved their service, food and it's only a block from my home. After today I will NEVER step foot in their establishment and encourage others to do the same. Today two of the employees embarrassed the shit out of me while slandering my name. Also I have a cleaning business and one of my clients happened to be there eating...... Today before work I called and ordered six tacos to go as my husband and boys were eating ribs for dinner. I walk in to pick up my six tacos and the girl asks for my name and proceeds to the back. I assume that she is going to get my tacos but then comes from the kitchen. She asked me if I was there last week and I giggled and replied "yes of course weekly and my husband and I get our usual". She then slams a receipt on the counter and pushes it towards me and yells "you guys dined and dashed" ! I thought it was a joke but she stood there with an attitude and was being very rude. I told her there must be a mistake because I would never do that and she was just looking at me. I demanded that she called the police and even showed her my bank statement on my phone where I paid $20. Our waiter likes to drink a lot while waiting on us but that's not my business as long as I get my food. So I requested a manager and the police to be called and both were denied. I ended up calling the police myslef and showing them my bank statement and they were unable to get any information from the workers. I have been ordering the same food there for years which is a sampler azteca, large cheese, and a sprite which is usually around $18. The "unpaid check" that she presented to me was $20 so I knew something was off. Needless to say that the girl gave me the wrong check and I actually not only paid somebody else's check but I overpaid. WHY WOULD I DINE AND DASH AT AN ESTABLISHMENT THAT MY FAMILY AND I HAVE EATEN AT WEEKLY FOR 10+YEARS. read more

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My 16th anniversary dinner, Thank you to the staff that did such a wonderful job on preparing everything. 1st time bringing my wife here and this has become her favorite place now. read more

El Jalapeños - Mexican Near Me - Barberton, Ohio

The food was amazing!!!! The flavor was typical Mexican and I enjoyed it. I had delicious quesadillas with salsa that tasted like it was imported from Mexico that very day. I did not like that the waiter tried to put us near the kitchen, like who does that? Who wants to hear lots and pans rustling while you're eating? The music was not Mexican, rather it was annoying. However, the waiter spoke to me in Spanish so I am grateful for that! I will be going back here but I'll be even more stern with the waiter who tried to put us near the kitchen. He must have lost his mind, I helped him find it that day. Hahahaha! Try this place out! read more

El Jalapeños - Quesadillas!! - Mexican Near Me - Barberton, Ohio

I recently ordered the Steak Mexican Street Tacos, a side of Guacamole, tortilla chips, and salsa. The guacamole was excellent. The Steak Mexican Street Tacos were probably the most delicious tacos I've ever had. read more

We love this place! Every dish we had was amazing especially the frozen margaritas! Our server Sophia is the best! Great food reasonably priced! read more

Well that was quick. Will never be ordering from here again. Two times I successfully ordered carryout. Tried to today and the girl who answered the phone was a moron and rude. I asked a simple question which she apparently didnt understand because she gave 3 answers none of which were appropriate for the question asked. When I re asked the question in as simplified as a manner as possible, she abruptly handed the phone to some guy, who then told me I couldn't order this item for carryout, even though I ordered it 2 times in the last week. So fuck these guys!!! Typical barberton... read more

Three stars? Really? I'm angered actually to see this score. I have had nothing but stellar food and friendliness from all staff all 10+ times I've been here since 2019. The staff works their butts off. The food is CONSISTENTLY great and the quality is outstanding. Some of the best margaritas I've ever had. When I want to celebrate a big win personally, I don't want a fancy steak somewhere- I just want to come here and enjoy. This place is awesome, and a gem by a city girls' standards. read more

Took my grandkids here for lunch.....so many flies it was discussing. The queso dip was like soup. I've never had a bad experience here till now. Won't be going back anytime soon. Told the hostess about flies and her response was....I'm sorry read more

For the third time in a few months our order was wrong in takeout. I called and drove all the way back. No one apologized. I called to talk to the manager and I have never heard back. I also messaged them twice on their Facebook page but again no response. The food is very good but we most likely not order from there again. They cannot seem to get a take out order right. On the receipt when I picked up the missing items it just said "Screw up" DO NOT ORDER TAKEOUT FROM EL JALLPENOS !!!! read more

It is sad my family and I will no longer be spending our hard earned money at this restaurant and it's sad because we have been coming here for over 7 years now and today we came in and was refused service because iam medically exempt from wearing a mask its truly heartbreaking but went to wadsworth and they where happy to serve me and take my money read more

If you are in the mood for Mexican food that will make you consider crossing the border then you have found the spot. The Queso is enough to make you start to think about it and then one of the amazing margaritas will have you contacting the passport office. Don't forget an excellent taco for the trip. Highly recommended. read more

Consistently delicious food. Always packed with patrons, yet the service is still efficient and friendly. The pricing and the portions are fantastic. You will not be disappointed visit immediately! read more

I met my friends for dinner on a Thursday night around 6. The food is typical for an American Mexican restaurant - it was fine. This was not a good location for a group dinner because it was too loud to hear anyone other than the person sitting immediately next to you. The sound just echos throughout the room. I felt like my ears were ringing when I left. It's not that the music was too loud, because it wasn't really noticeable. read more

I love this place the food is amazing and so are the people who work here. Eveytime i eat here the manager is always out greeting people. They have indoor and outdoor seating in the summer. I highly recommend this place for families or tho just hangout with friends. read more

El Jalapeños - Mexican Near Me - Barberton, Ohio

Love this place. They are so friendly here. Favorites are the Camarones a la Diabla and melting chimichanga. Signature Margarita is a little pricey but it is super tasty. Update, we have some new favorites. If you like chorizo, please try their melting chimichanga. Our 8 soon to be 9 year loves it! Surprises me because it does bring a bit of spice. Also newish, camarones Yucatan style, I order them with the sauce from camarones lujo, #59. It is perfection. Unfortunately, have been dieting, sad times for a foodie. Yet, we have found a great option. Lime mahi mahi tacos. So tasty but very light. I choose churro beans instead of the rice. They never fail me here. Great consistent food with big smiles! read more

We have been trying to cater to the restaurants that we go to on a regular basis. We like to come to this restaurant and sit on their patio. But I just ordered $70 worth of takeouts and I got Hey small bag of chips and a little tiny salsa with my four meals and $70 worth of food. Every other Mexican restaurant is giving a bag of chips per meal not per take-out order. Very disappointed that I had to spend another $10 to get enough chips for my family. I think that was a little taken advantage of the situation. I don't think we will come back when the restaurant opens especially since I said something to the young man at the counter and he'didn't seem to care. They also quoted me the wrong prices on the fajitas but he didn't seem to want to rebate the money back. Sorry you lost a customer. Over a couple bags of chips. read more

The food is good but I ordered takeout and it took twice as long as they said. Hostesses we're not helpful either and borderline rude.

Good food and drinks also super affordable. Took my sister here for her birthday and got a pitcher of margaritas and it was amazing

Decent food but they have the best / strongest margs around. I usually end up wasted before I'm done with my dinner lol read more

El Jalapeños - Mexican Near Me - Barberton, Ohio

I would give the less, we have been customers since they opened, but no more. Ordered take out, they did not include my order, and they put rice in my grandsons order instead of fries, and my wife waited 30 minutes to get my replacement, so her food is now cold. On top of that the crooks charged sales tax on a take out order, that is illegal. read more

One of THE BEST Mexican style places to eat. Not only is the decor and atmosphere incredible, but the service is ALWAYS 100. The owner is an amazing man who definitely loves his restaurant and it shows because he hires nothing but the best waiters and staff. Every time me and my husband go there, we are always satisfied with the food and the service. Keep up the awesome work! read more

This place is spectacular! My husband and I LOVE eating here! The margaritas are awesome and service is always on point!

We love this place the owner of the atmosphere and the food was excellent service excellent Annie was awesome and the owner is awesome everything about this place and come to Barberton read more

We ordered lunch for pickup at my office and my order was the only one that was correct, however it was so greasy that I couldn't eat it and wound up throwing it in the garbage. What a waste of money and food. There are enough Mexican places around that I won't order from this one again. Make sure you check out the photos I posted. Yuck. read more

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Food is way overpriced and mediocre at best. Do yourself a favor and stay away. Went as a group of four and one of use ordered fajitas and didn't get the tortillas until after his food was cold, no waiter or waitress walked by in that time. Other Mexican restaurants in the area are way better, and less expensive. Won't be returning. read more

I've eaten at El Jalapeños (the spelling is wrong on the actual page, this one is right) for about a year now. When I started to go here, the food was excellent, some of the best Mexican I've ever had. HOWEVER, as time has gone by, their food has gone from awesome, to alright, to "eh", and now pretty close to mediocre. They lose a star right off the bat because of the obvious, their food. Although it may smell good from outside, it is deceiving. I have gotten many different things here, from their Super Burro (basically a giant burrito full of anything Mexican), flautas, and enchiladas. It all pretty much tastes the same. When there WAS Mexican spice in the food when I first started to come here, it all had the same flavor/beef and chicken flavoring. Now, their beef tips taste like they could be in a stew, and their salsa is watered down. Their food is almost downright bland, something you DO NOT want to taste or hear from a Mexican restaurant. The biggest, and possibly dangerous complaint I have for their food? It is almost never hot. Most likely, you will get a lukewarm plate of food, that will easily be near cold by the time you are done with your meal. This alone deserves another star taken away from their rating. They get another star docked from their rating because of the atmosphere. It isn't exactly the cleanest place, but it isn't dirty. The biggest problem is the people that come to eat here. There is an 80% chance that you will get seated next to a party of like 15 people, and at least half of those people will be drunk by the time they even sit down. They will be screaming/laughing/talking at easily over 100 decibels. Bring your earplugs, folks. The service, surprisingly, is extremely nice. They continuously offer to top off your drinks, and are very nice. The owner is very nice as well. I almost feel bad to give this restaurant such a bad rating because of how nice their service is, but I have given this restaurant probably a fourth-chance since they have gone downhill. Sorry El Jalapeños, but I have eaten my last bite from you. read more

Service is always good, although it is so popular here that you may wait a while for a table on a weekend night. Food comes quickly though. We are vegetarians so have limited ordering potential anywhere, but they come through, especially when you dine in and give explicit instructions. (sorry, but massive amounts of fried green peppers do not make for a good veggie burrito! Give me other veggies too, heck I'm saving you the cost of meat!). Usually order the Super Burro with just veggies and, if I am not very explicit, it arrives with lots of peppers, onions, and iceberg lettuce :o( They had a good spinach thingie at the end of last summer, on their separate special menu, and it was really good. I hope it makes its way onto the regular menu! read more

Prices are Alright, Food is Good but super greasy depending on what you get. The workers are not that nice but there is potential. This place is always super busy and slow. read more

This might be my favorite Mx place in the entire region. I have only been there twice but both times the margaritas were superb. Not that watered down lime juice you find at other places. And the food was actually pretty good as well. I'll be back for sure. read more

The food is great, the drinks are great, and all the staff are nice and professional. Only thing I don't like is that smoking is allowed on the patio where the outside dinning is. read more

Our out-of- town family met there for lunch the weekend after thanksgiving (2017) I was beginning to eat my food when I noticed an extra protein that was not on the menu...a fresh roach in my food, luckily the food was hot enough that it was no longer alive. we will never return! It was almost laughable when manager asked if I wanted something else. Are.you.kidding.me? Yuck. read more

My husband and I went back to El Jalapenos recently for dinner and they had German cockroaches crawling all over the booth we were sitting in and the one behind us. I don't care how good their tacos are, we won't be back. read more