Three of us lunch here today & boy was it great! Two of us had Chimichangas while the third member had a Shrimp Quesadilla. This is the best Mexican restaurant that i have ever been to & I have eaten in a lot of good Mexican restaurants. Come & see for yourself. read more

Lunch was very good today. The food at jalapeño heaven is fresh and made to order. There is a nice selection on the menu of meat, chicken, fish, and vegetarian dishes. Service was very good and efficient. Plenty of parking and reasonable prices for lunch. We tried the steak burrito and the fish tacos made with cod. read more

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The food is good- BUT they have a nice restaurant with a great room upstairs but they never open it until dinner time. It should be open all day so lunch groups can enjoy the spacious room on a second floor! The Servers are young and are fully capable of accommodating service upstairs! read more

Jalapeño Heaven is an authentic Mexican restaurant and lounge that opened in Branford, Connecticut in May 1992. It was founded by husband and wife Hector & Gail Flores. Hector was born in Zacatecas, Mexico and immigrated to the United States when he was 18. Gail was born and raised in Branford but relocated to Florida as an adult. The couple met when Gail was managing a restaurant in Fort Lauderdale. They soon married and relocated to Branford in 1985. They had dreams and aspirations of raising a family and opening their own restaurant. Their daughter Nicole was born in 1987 and the restaurant opened five years later. The menu features several authentic Mexican dishes including tacos, burritos, enchiladas, chimichangas, poblanos, asides, fajitas, and more. Jalapeńo Heaven is also well-known for their extensive selection of margaritas. My family and I recently had dinner at Jalapeño Heaven for Cinco de Mayo. This was my family's first visit, while I've been there numerous times. I think they are one of the best, most authentic Mexican restaurants in New Haven County. When you're there, you almost feel like you're at an awesome Mexican food party at someone's house. We started off with some of Jalapeño Heaven's signature margaritas. I had the "Ultimate Margarita" (Sauza Hornitos Plaza, Cointreau, lime juice, sour mix, topped with Grand Marnier) while my wife has a "Mango Margarita" (house margarita with mango puree). Our server also brought some complimentary tortilla chips with salsa to the table; they have some of the best chips around! For our entrees, I had the "Taco Salad" (crispy flour tortilla shell filled with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, olives, topped with sour cream and guacamole) with ground beef, my wife had the "Ala Street Taco Trio" (soft flour tortillas, one filled w/ ground beef, one w/ spicy shredded pork & one w/ shredded chicken, topped w/ lettuce, tomatoes and cheeses) with Spanish rice and black beans, our older son had a "Kids Grilled Shrimp Quesadilla" with smiley fries, and our younger son had the "Kids Chicken Tenders" with smiley fries. Everything was so flavorful and delicious! We finished off the meal with some complimentary churros. We plan on coming back to Jalapeño Heaven again and again! read more

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I'm reviewing on jalapeno heavens nacho plate with beef and all the trimmings. I've been going here with four friends for about 15 years is still the best. Nachos in the area read more

Jalapeno Heaven - This is perhaps the best. Nacho chip platter in the state of Connecticut hands down in my opinion - Mexican Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

Food was bland with no flavor and drinks were not good. Sangria had a cherry and piece of lime on a toothpick, laying across the top of the glass. Sangria is supposed to have lots of different fruits IN the drink. The building and decor were old and tired looking and the tables were on top of each other. Prices were outrageous. First and last time we will go here. Should be renamed Jalapeno Hell. read more

Jalapeno Heaven - Taco, fried beans and rice. Bland, no flavor. - Mexican Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

Me and my husband have dined in and also done takeout on two separate occasions. Our dine in experience was much more delightful or we just happened to have made the right choices for the food. We ordered margaritas, jalapeño poppers, vegetarian chimichanga. Everything was amazing, a little spicy just the way I like it, crispy from the outside and well cooked on the inside. Service was really good and general ambiance was cozy with ample seating and also a patio. But on the other hand, our takeout experience with the food was really subpar. We ordered chilli rellenos. They were not made with chilli rellenos, not cooked in authentic mexican way, no flavour, the cheese that was used was also not a good quality and made us both sick after. I would accept and alternate way to cook like baking instead of frying but changing the ingredients and recipe altogether was too much. read more

My favorite place to go. Everything I get is delicious. You must go visit. Friendly staff, great food. read more

Too pricy and the food is always loaded with way too much cheese and not enough meat and the rice tastes like it comes from the box .

Love love love jalapeno heaven!! Margaritas are always delicious! (I recommend the mango or almond!) Food is SPECTACULAR! I will say, if you're looking for traditional style tacos this is not the place, if you go there knowing to expect Mexican American style tacos (lettuce, tomatoes & cheese) then you will not be disappointed. The tacos are my usual go to, i love the adobo chicken or ground beef. The complementary chips and salsa are delicious, they have the best salsa! And believe it or not, their burgers are out of this world. They offer a fish taco in the summer that is my absolute FAVORITE. Almost every dish comes with rice and beans which are delicious, and authentic. Staff is friendly and always willing to make suggestions for food or drinks if you're undecided. Price point is exactly level with every local restaurant in the area. read more

I was looking for a nice place to eat before I started my new years diet. I stumbled upon Jalapeño heaven going down Main Street Branford and I had to make a stop. The service alone deserves a 5 star. The staff here is very friendly and accommodating. Very quick and attentive which is exactly what I like in a restaurant. When I arrived the restaurant wasn't very filled however many people quickly filled in. Overall great ambiance once more customers arrived. My food was great and the portion sizes were generous. I will definitely be coming back here! read more

Jalapeno Heaven - Ground Beef Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

Very cute place. It's not huge inside but it wasn't terribly busy so the wait wasn't long. The staff was so pleasant and attentive but not overbearing. The food was delightful. My boyfriend got the chimichanga which was really well done and huge that he still had leftovers. I got steak which was so good I couldn't stop eating it. It came with mexican potato pancakes which were quite yummy. The beans and rice was also really you'd and will seasoned. The cocktails were good too. There is plenty of off street parking here too. All in all a good place and I recommend it. read more

Jalapeno Heaven - Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

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The absolute best! I have been coming here for over 20 years and they have always been so, so welcoming, the food is outstanding and generous, the owners are such kind people and the drinks are fabulous! And the interior is cozy, colorful and just plain festive. I always gobble up my food and forget to take pictures of it but here is a snap of their amazing golden margarita . straight up. Don't forget there is an upstairs, where you can find more tables and the bar. Thank you for being a jewel in an area that needs more places that are so consistent and hospitable. Hospitality is rate these days... read more

Jalapeno Heaven - Golden Margarita straight up. ‍ - Mexican Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

A very small place on rt1 in Branford. The layout is a little strange, but the ambiance is understated and welcoming. We ate outside on a beautiful evening. Our meals were tasty but not fancy in any way. I got the second most expensive meal on the menu - a shrimp dish with rice and veggies - and I thought it was a little over priced. That being said, we were very pleased with our experience and we will definitely be coming back! read more

Great little M&P place on Rte 1 in Branford. Everything was fresh and delicious. Very nice folks, too. read more

Jalapeno Heaven - Chimichanga with pork. Pork was very good! - Mexican Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

Food was authentic Mexican. Quaint little place in Branford. I got the lite potion beef burrito and it was more than enough! I don't like anything very spicy and this was perfect! The salsa and chips were great too! Service was excellent! read more

Jalapeno Heaven - Beef burrito lite portion - Mexican Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

This place has few good food for a very good price. The restaurant is very low key and casual. The service is impeccable. The margaritas are delicious, especially the mango. The steak and ground beef tacos are so flavorful. The portions are huge, even the lite portions. Highly recommend this place. read more

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Been coming to jalapeño heaven since I was little. I've always really liked it. Last time I went, it wasn't AS good, but still was really good. I recommend! read more

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This is the place to get some good Mexican food in Branford for the last +30yrs. Not Taco Bell, Chipotle, or any of those other over priced restaurants. They've made for better seating with their outdoors area, it can be a little tight inside the restaurant itself. The upstairs is always a fun option for a night out with friends if they have it open, isn't always available. Calling ahead is best, especially if it's Cinco De Mayo weekend. If you're looking for drinks, eh it can depend. I say this is more a family friendly set up than what you'll find in Branford's barmuda triangle but the food is delicious. Even the chips and dip are better here and they're not charging you for it. read more

The food had no flavor, the fish tacos seemed liked they been sitting out, the margaritas tasted like straight up sour mix.

Cute little place! Food was not the best Mex I have had but it was good enough. Service terrific. My partner who does not like Mexican - and who I dragged there- told me he likes Mexican after eating here and wants to go back!! The food isn't spicy but it is tasty. The salsas and chips rocked!! The non-alcohol drinks were a hit with the boo. We enjoyed ourselves and were glad we went.0 read more

Food is mid and tasteless . Server there was a language barrier couldn't get anything I said correct. Inside is super small. Won't be back

Excellent Mexican cuisine! Had the Chile rellenos, seafood tortilla soup and beef enchiladas! Wonderful! read more

Jalapeno Heaven - Chile Rellenos - Mexican Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

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The most disgusting Mexican food I've ever had and the most expensive. $60 for one meal, an appetizer, one margarita, and a beer. The taco salad tasted like wet cardboard, the chorizo appetizer was an overpriced greasy heart attack, and the "skinny" margarita was filled with sour mix. Do not eat here. read more

A small place in branford off the main road. Absolute best Mexican food in Ct hands down. The waitstaff is also amazing

Definitely an Americanized version of Mexican food. It was edible, but really lacking in flavor. All the raw ingredients - onion, lettuce, tomato, cilantro - nothing was fresh. Very bland. Rice tasted like it was instant rice. refried beans tasted canned. Save your money and go somewhere else. read more

I've always liked this place. Today was a very unseasonably warm day in January, so I asked to sit outside to have a Margarita while I wait for my take out order. And just WOW... My waitress wasn't just so sweet, personable & professional, but she's absolutely gorgeous. She made me feel so SPECIAL! I'll be back for sure. read more

So chips n salsa are solidly good. Both Salsas are fine (likely both canned concoctions which I don't understand since a fresh version is so much worth it & really is just a lot of chopping veggies & herbs). Margarita great. On the rocks with salt. Done well. Service was FAB. My waitron was awesome. She was very friendly, super fast & very nice. So this was really on par with an really average generic local Mexican restaurant. On the Border is way better. I wouldn't even compare this to Chili's. Honestly, I would come back for the chips n salsa & the Margaritas. But I would also consider just staying at home, shaking a small pitcher of margaritas & making a quick quesadilla with cheese n scallions & a simple salsa or pico de gallo. And relaxing on the patio. These guys are nice but the food is just really really average bordering subpar. In this day & age, it is just really not ok to be doling out this kind of food. Redo the menu with fewer items if necessary. Put away the can opener, get out of the Walk In, patronize your local Farmer's Mkt & prepare some FRESH food. There is really no excuse anymore to be serving this type of average processed food. I hate writing bad reviews. But they are really meant to be a medium for constructive criticism & to help businesses improve. And that's my purpose with my review today. I hope they embrace this & take it in the right light. read more

Delicious nachos! Cute place. Fun decorations. Really enjoyed the food. Definitely recommend. read more

Jalapeno Heaven - Nachos, dip, and meal - Mexican Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

The place was busy the night we went, which was a good sign. Food is fresh, delicious and reasonably priced. Service is efficient. Love the endless chips n salsa - nice that they're not stingy with it. Food portions are awesome. Excellent from start to finish. read more

Very tasty food, seafood chowder was delicious, good service! Nice atmosphere. Will be back again and again!

If you love Margaritas you need to try the Cadillac! Best drink I've had in a long time. Food was fresh and delicious and our waitress, Lea, who also made my drink, was very accommodating with my vegan diet. She offered suggestions, was upbeat, friendly and super on the ball! Lea made our entire dinner experience wonderful! we will definitely be back! read more

Jalapeno Heaven - Closest is the Cadillac and Skinny Margarita on right. YUM! - Mexican Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

Been eating here for years . My favorite local Mexican restaurant . My last visit was a bit disappointing. My chicken burrito.dish was swimming in melted cheese. While I love cheese this was too much. My husband's dish was also over cheesed. While existing another patron remarked that someone new must be in the kitchen. Service is still good and the setting still primitive charming. My advice, BALANCE ! read more

Food is always fresh, good portions, one can pick lite portion or full portion, reasonable prices and the BEST SALSA!! Been going here for years and it never fails to impress, always GOOD! read more

The best Mexican food in Branford CT! Get the poppers , salad bowl sampler, and the Chimichanga!

Very good food. Went there earlier in the week and had the wings to start off-- very good. I then got the chicken fajita and my husband got the chicken enchilada. Both came with rice and refried beans. There was so much food, I brought the rest of mine home and had it for two more meals after. The waitress was great-- very friendly and quick service. Will definitely be back read more

Hadn't been to JH in quite some time. We picked up a large order this past Friday amidst the pouring rain- well worth the drenching. I enjoyed one of the best Chlile Relleno dinners I had ever had- great rice and beans and the corn bread is moist and amongst the best you will have. The poppers and chile were spot on. I am a queso conniseur, and the Jalalpeno Heaven cheese sauce and fresh made chips were a perfect consistenecy and unique flavor. Capping off my great experience was Clyde, who always with a smile, cashed me out, wrapped my order in a trash bag to keep it dry, and took the time to open the side door in order to hand me my large order in the pouring rain- she was awesome! read more

So we got a sitter on short notice this past Saturday night and we decided to try here on a whim as we always pass it and wondered how it is. You enter the building and yes, I understand that it is a house transformed into a restaurant...but it is carpeted. How could the floor ever truly get cleaned of all of the spills and crumbs, etc? So that was for starters. We are led upstairs to a hightop-like table next to the bar. It was super hot and eventually a fan was turned on. We were originally the only ones up there besides the bartender/server and one person at the bar. We placed our order and then we decided to hop over to the bar for some shots to go with our margaritas. The meal was a bit disappointing.. I think my entree, the crab enchiladas had good flavor BUT for like $18 it SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN MADE WITH SHREDDED IMITATION CRAB MEAT. Like if you can't get crab meat, don't offer it, or don't have it be that price. You can even see it peeking out of the bottom left corner of the picture I posted. Maybe my expectations were too high considering I get a bangin' crab quesadilla from Geronimo's in New Haven with tons of lump crab meat. Our guacamole was processed. As in prepared ahead of time, like a "Wholly Guacamole" type of kind. I know this because we took some home and besides tasting like the prepared kind, it barely browned by the next afternoon in the fridge because of all of the additives in it. I will say though, if I could give a review based purely on the service, Melissa would have definitely gotten 5 stars. She made us some great drinks, was enjoyable to conversate with and made it a great evening for us despite the slight lack of food quality. Will we be back? Um maybe if Melissa is working and I order something else. read more

Jalapeno Heaven - Mexican Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

Recently stopped in for dinner and from the start it was just a disorganized mess. When we entered the restaurant, a large party was waiting as well as another couple. The hostess who seemed like she may have been a manager, seemed very disoriented. She told us to come in and then said she didn't have an open table where she was going to take us. We finally sat and waited for probably a good ten minutes for someone to come over. The hostess appeared and took our drink order and when she dropped them off took the dinner order. We still hadn't met our waitress. Just before our meals were served, by someone else, was when we finally met our waitress. As far as the food, it was mediocre at best. The shrimp fajitas tasted as though they were boiled instead of grilled and I couldn't figure out what they were marinated in. The margarita was good but not worth $8. Sadly, the complimentary chips and two salsas were the best part of the meal. The waitress remained vacant for most of the meal, only checking in once as someone else delivered the check and processed the credit card. Not worth a second try! read more

I'm trying all the Mexican places in the area, hoping to find our go-to. I had a better experience here recently than cuckoo's nest. Way better queso, almost tied with Tequila's but this is even a little better! Really creamy and cheesy. Enchilada wasn't amazing, tasted kind of like basic tomato sauce. I will try some thing else next time and not get rice and beans, they were dry and flavorless. Chips were good, salsas were decent. read more

Jalapeno Heaven - Paper Covid menu - Mexican Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

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