We were greeted and seated quickly and drink orders were taken quickly. Chips and salsa came immediately and they were fresh and tasty. Drinks also arrived surprisingly quickly, probably we weren't drinking adult beverages tonight. I decided to order something different. The Carne Desebrada sounded good. Shredded beef in ranchero sauce, topped with chilantro. Served with cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole. Comes with rice and a choice of refried or charro beans. She asked if I wanted flour or corn tortillas. My dinner plate and tortilla warmer arrived and the entree looked great, but something was missing. Well, 4 somethings. The shredded cheese, pico, sour cream and the guacamole. She went back to the kitchen and returned with 3 little 1 oz cups. So, there was still no pico de gallo. I figured that 3 out of 4 wasn't too bad, since she didn't stick around to see if it was alright. She also didn't return to see if any of us needed anything else. Anyway, the Carne Desebrada was delicious and the charro beans were also a very good choice. And, no, they don't have an added fee for paying with plastic. They offer a small discount if you pay with cash. read more

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Hadn't been here in a while. We were greeted as soon as we entered which was nice. Quickly got our chips and salsa and drinks. Our orders came pretty quickly. I got the Banderas enchiladas they were very tasty. We were never checked on after we got our food. My husband did not get everything his meal was to come with, he had to flag down the waitress and she questioned what he was missing she did finally bring 3 of the 4 extras that the menu said would accompany his main meal. They weren't very busy so I'm not sure what the issue was. Hopefully next time we go things will go more smoothly. read more

Los Jalapenos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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We went here because it's my brothers favorite. They redid the menu. I got the brisket tacos, they were pretty good but seemed to be lacking sauce. The beans and rice are so good. We also got the Banderas which is 3 enchiladas. Now that was really good. We also got the tilapia which my sister really loved. The salsa is not the same so I'm not sure why that is. I liked the old salsa better. The waitress was very attentive and nice. They did upgrade the lighting because you can now see to read the menu. Go check them out. read more

It has been so long since I've been to Los Jalapenos until recently. I was reminded of it & was so excited to go back. I went on a Saturday night. We were seated right away & had great service. They had HUGE waters which I really needed. The chips were not my favorite (I prefer a thinner chip) but the salsa was good. They kept us well stocked in chips & salsa. I tried the chile relleno & it was very good! I LOVED it & left stuffed. We didn't order drinks but the margaritas looked amazing!! I look forward to going back to try their margaritas. I would recommend checking out Los Jalapenos especially if you're looking for good local restaurants. read more

Los Jalapenos - Chile Relleno - Tex-Mex Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Food was great Service was very friendly Price very affordable Food portions were great Chips and salsa We definitely coming back !!! read more

Los Jalapenos - Steak fajita - Tex-Mex Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

They ADD a SURCHARGE when you use a credit card! Better establishments NEVER do this. A business has many expenses; the credit card merchant fee is one of those expenses. That cost should simply be "baked in" to what they charge. I would have NO problem if they raised their prices accordingly, but like most people, I hate "EXTRA" or any "ADD-ON" fees. So far, they do not add a surcharge, for straws, napkins, the bathroom, or their parking lot. The salsa and chips were fresh. The beef enchiladas and chicken fajitas are good. They have Coke, not Pepsi, I was happy about that. Our server checked on us twice, no problems there. Plenty of free parking. With all the great Mexican restaurants in the area, we definitely WON'T be back here until they drop the surcharge for credit cards. read more

Kind staff, easy going atmosphere, but food is overpriced for quality. The chips and salsa are just okay but I've been multiple times and constantly unhappy with quality of food. read more

The menudo unfortunately lacked flavor and had an odor that made it seem as if the meat was not cleaned properly or thoroughly, which was very concerning. I was also charged extra for adding hominy and for a side of fresh chopped jalapeños. Additionally, the hostess did not seem very welcoming; there was no greeting or acknowledgment upon my arrival. Since she is the first point of contact for guests, a warm and friendly welcome would greatly improve the overall experience. read more

Terrible customer service. I don't recommend it. I tried again and still terrible vibe. I had friends with me and still terrible.

I finally found it! Great Mexican food, not to be confused with good Tex-Mex food. I mean really good Mexican food, the kind that cures a Sunday morning hangover. Which is exactly what it did for me. I was feeling the aftereffects of Saturday night and was coaxed into an early brunch. It's nice and dark inside, better to hide the puffy eyes, no makeup look i had going that day. I ordered the barbacoa platter and my friend had the guisado de Rez. I loved the tender barbacoa that came with house made corn tortillas! Yes, corn tortillas made in house. You can taste the difference plus they are thicker than the store bought processed ones. I also kept stealing bites of my friends guiso which was also very tender and flavorful. That and the cold Negro Modelo made me feel good as new. Great Mexican food, I can't say that enough. read more

Los Jalapenos - Barbacoa - Tex-Mex Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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This is one of those places where if you ever move away from Texas, you're going to miss a lot. I know this because when I moved away I would have given anything to have a decent Tex-Mex restaurant. When compared to other Tex-Mex restaurants you might overlook it because there are so many options in the area, but it's the simplicity and the consistency that will always pull you back in. I live close enough to throw a sopapilla at this place and so I tried it out one afternoon to go. My order was almost ready by the time I got here and everything was packaged nicely. I ordered the lunch portion of two enchiladas and their stuffed jalapeño for an appetizer. Their jalapeño was really great and actually had some spice. I hate it when you order these and it resembles more like a bell pepper. Bring the heat! My enchiladas were really great and I have no complaints. Also love how they give you a small portion of chips and salsa to go! read more

Disappointed with our last visit. We always get fajitas to go and it's usually amazing! This time, there was a lot less meat and just three strips of bell pepper in the entire dish. The chicken and beef are usually very tender and flavorful, this time the chicken was barely seasoned, and the beef was chewy. Pretty bummed with the $55 spent. read more

I had the menudo and it was so good. Reminded me of when my mom used to make it. I saw my cousins cousin post it on facebook and it looked so good that I had to try it. The fresh homemade corn tortillas are yummy too. I also had the Horchata to drink and it was good. Will definitely come back and bring my friends and family to this cool great place. The service was great too! read more

Los Jalapenos - Menudo with homemade corn tortillas and fresh horchata! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Me la pasé muy bien comiendo comida deliciosa en su restaurante. Mi mesero fue amable. El ambiente era increíble y definitivamente 100 % recomendado. Lo más importante es que TODO estaba DELICIOSO :) :) :) read more

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Carnitas was terrible wouldn't recommend it. Rice and beans were pretty good. Beef taco was average at best. Server didn't come and check on us enough. It sucks they charge gratuity on a table of 6 and don't do much work. Live music was pretty good. read more

Wished they served fountain drinks rather than canned...Also a Fountain Zero Sugar soda is so much better than a Diet Soda. Wished they had good tasting flour torillas too the brand name makes a big difference...Corn tortillas are homemade which is good but our fav are the flour tortillas. Foods taste ok here, loved the pancakes they make so hopefully next time I'll try bacon & eggs. I hear the menudo is good too...But, no thank you I'll pass! The caldo taste ok just wished they had Caldo de Pollo cause I can't eat much red meats cause I have Cancer. Anyways, ok place to try out! read more

Los Jalapenos - Carne Asada it was ok... - Tex-Mex Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

I rarely give a bad review... I usually come here to rave about some of the places that I've been... I guess we've always gone for breakfast/brunch and have always enjoyed it. But... on June 21, 2024 I popped in for dinner takeout since my Huney wasn't feeling well. Service & margarita was great, food: not so much. Combo Fajitas: Steak was good, but not outstanding. Chicken was bland. Both were cooked just right though. The veggies were not, and were mushy... the veggies are part of my favorite part of the meal, so I was bummed; I didn't eat very much of the veggies. Normal amount of sour cream, avocado, and cheese... served with lettuce instead of pico, their choice not mine. IMO lettuce turns it into tacos not fajitas. Tortilla Soup: My Huney had me try his soup because he thought it was just him being sick, thinking it wasn't tortilla soup. I can't remember ever having mushrooms in tortilla soup, maybe a few slices once, not chunks. I absolutely LOVE mushrooms, but found that an odd addition. Next the broth: Are you sure that's Tortilla Soup? That's what I ordered. It was the blandest soup ever. I've never seen tortilla soup that wasn't bright in color, bright orange to red, or even deep red. And, barely any tortillas, and no veggies (I do realize some do not put veggies in it, though) in it. I believe they were trying to cut a corner & watered the batch down. No bueno. I wound up straining the soup salvaging the bulk for a salad and giving the "broth" to the dogs... giving my Huney something else we had on hand. I will say that there was a decent amount of chicken in the soup... ***Picture is of the broth after I strained it.*** I'm not giving up just yet... but , I think we'll stick to breakfast. And, their pozole is, or used to be very good. read more

Los Jalapenos - Chicken "Tortilla" Soup - Tex-Mex Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

The worst and expensive chicken soup ever!! El peor y mas caro caldo de pollo que he probado, no gasten su dinero read more

Los Jalapenos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

I come EVERY Sunday since I first tried this place. This place actually serves Mexican dishes instead of Tex Mex. The Pozole with cabbage is my fav. I love that they give you the oregano mix and spicy salsa to add to it. The Cameronas Al Diabla is delicious also. If you enjoy spicy i recommend this dish. On Fridays they have live music. Chips and salsa are great. I like that they give everyone their own salsa cup. Staff is always nice and friendly. Restaurant and bathrooms are always clean. I recommend this place. read more

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Affordable delicious Mexican. I'm never disappointed and the staff are always on point.

Two couples ate there tonight and the food and service was OUTSTANDING!! Got there during Happy Hour and the margaritas were El Grande, magnificent and high end for only $6. Service was very pleasant and food arrived promptly. Can't say enough good things about a restaurant which has received such undeserved mixed reviews in the past. We have eaten at Los Jalapenos on numerous occasions and have never been disappointed. read more

5-2021 Frequented this place several times pre and post covid. Masks required when entering, They offer dine in and to-go orders plus great service. We've had the chicken enchiladas, fajitas, chicken quesadillas, and shrimp cocktail all good. Corn tortillas are light and great to dip in the salsa. Minus one star for the guacamole. We ordered guacamole as an appetizer and it seemed as though it was squeezed right out of a bag. We've Had it since then and it was better so maybe it was an off day. They offer happy hour plus drink specials on certain days. Love having this gem right around the corner from us. read more

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Amazing food!! Small, family owned I think. Me and my husband love Mexican food so we are always open to finding a new favorite. Well we are putting this one on our list. Please support this small restaurant. read more

Los Jalapenos - The Fajitas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

I thought for a small place it had a nicely diverse menu. Service was fast, even at peak lunch time. Food was great. Warm chips, salsa with zip but not over the top heat, which was great. Everything on my platter was excellent. It's one of my brother's favorite places. I'm not often in TX but would certainly look forward to returning. read more

Best menudo in Texas y'all. Service is great and authentic flavors. Highly recommend to my Cali people looking for some Mexican cooking

Ok.... a 3.5 avg rating is gracious. Seated quickly, chips delivered. Salsa was not as chunky as we like. Slower delivery of food than most, but willing to accept if the food is yummy! Tamales were tough, not moist.... like they were cooked a few times. Street tacos... chicken and beef were dry and lacked flavor. They were out of several of our favorite beers and the margaritas were very limey. *sigh* ... the duo musicians were good, the vocalist was very good but the mix was poor. I hope the singer finds a better venue..... read more

Great food and great atmosphere. The food is always excellent great tasting. Live music on Fridays adds to the great experience. Always great service as well. read more

Really Awesome Restaurante with great fajitas style Mexican with chips guacamole with salsa, they have a good team there, I'm definitely come back there, Thank you read more

As Covid-19 is upon us, I have ventured here a few times for to-go orders and dine in. This place still had a charm to it with fresh ceviche, great appetizers and great pezole. read more

Los Jalapenos - Chili Rellenos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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Having been there many times over the years, I'm surprised I've never before written a review. We were there this past Sunday with the family, and service was good, as was the food. Nothing spectacular, just good. The salsa is really good and spicy. Service there at times is spotty, especially when the owner is absent. They get our business primarily because they are close, and the food is good. They can do better though, and I wish they would. My enchilada was a bit short on the filling, and they automatically give you refritos, but their menu offers a choice of that or charro beans. Service training could be better, though our server this time was pretty good. He got a twenty percent tip. All in all, it's a decent place, but should be better. read more

This place is so small and cute. The food is so good and I have never had any of my orders messed up. They are always so nice and they really make quality food read more

Very Disppointing!!! The service was Horriable!!! I now understand why there were so many empty tables. I guess the word is getting around. We waited twenty minutes before we got our appetizer and the food was served cold!! If I'm going to spend SIXYT dollars BEFORE TIP. It should, at minimum!! be hot. read more

Food is good, but nothing spectacular. Service is great - I can't even get my water to below half before it's being filled up. Would definitely recommend for your tex-mex cravings - especially the queso flameado. read more

great food great people great atmosphere great michelada ... only caution is clarify when ordering tequila and ask for well they do not upsell you on your ticket to $14 premium top shelf !!! read more

Los Jalapenos - COCKTAIL - Tex-Mex Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

great service from the Staff and they are always smiling. . the food is always good. One of my fav places.

This place has the best pork pozole, maybe the best I've ever had? Great portions, lots of meat, you can tell its clean, comes with all the sides, make sure to ask for cabbage not lettuce! Ask also for the chilie they use for the menudo (careful its spicy) and omg after you ad alittle lemon. It's great! I went 3 time in the two weeks we were there. Place is decent as far as service. But they have lots of options and I liked bbn it there. I will be back ! read more

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Love this place. It's my go to Mexican spot but I only eat the soups from here :) pozole is a fave

My second time visiting this restaurant. The food is amazing and the people are very nice.

Sorry LJ but yes it was Cinco de Mayo but a tamale is not made of dry cold masa. Worst i have ever had it was all masa and cold. I think the waitress was her first night. She said as stressed and not very attentive. So sad to see this place go down hill the way of so many restaurants. read more

I visited this restaurant mid week for lunch with a handful of coworkers. We were seated promptly and and our drink orders were taken immediately. The restaurant was fairly empty and very quiet, to the point we felt our conversation overtook the whole restaurant. Our waitress did an outstanding job of taking orders and constantly checking on us. We started our meal with Mom's Dip and the Sampler Plate. The dip was a little too runny for my liking but the flavors were good. The salsa on the table was delicious and spicy. The sampler included a number of your traditional Mexican favorites, but nothing really stood out. For my entree I had the carne asada which is a 12oz ribeye grilled fajitas style. It was served well done even though I ordered it medium. What's worse since it is served on a hot plate the meat keeps cooking as it sits there so by the time I ate my meal the meat was a bit tough. The vegetables its served with were fine even though they lacked some seasoning. Overall I was pretty disappointed with the meal. This restaurant did not do enough for a repeat visit. There are too many Mexican restaurants in the area that serve better food. read more