Ever since I moved into old town Orange Jalapeños has become my go to Mexican food spot. First the service is always stealer, some of the best service I've received at a "fast casual" style restaurant. All of the staff are extremely friendly and know my name and order. They are always accommodating and helpful. The food and especially the salsas are very good. The medium brown tomato salsa pairs very well with the Al Pastor. The meats are all good quality as well. My only gripe is the portions on the tacos feel pretty light compared to other tacos places I've tried. Especially for $4 a taco I feel they should loaded up and they barely have more meat than a street taco. Overall Jalapeños is a great local Mexican spot. read more

Must try! We've been to the Irange Circle a few times but first time trying Old Towne Jalapeños & it won't be the last. My husband is always looking for the perfect bean & cheese burrito and he finally found it! Refied beans made with lard & lots of home cooked flavor in a burrito filled with cheese. My go to is the chicken enchiladas with green sauce and these were some of the BEST I've had. Chicken had great flavor and really juicy. Salsa wasn't spicy, I could use a bit more heat, but the flavor was on point. What really made it for me was the kids plate. We have been to many Mexican restaurants and no one offers kids plates. Jalapeños does! Perfect one taco with beans and rice for $8 They even have beers and canned cocktails. read more

I came to Jalapeños Orange Circle last night, October 30th, 2025, around 6:20 PM, hoping for a taste of the nostalgia I remembered from high school. They were relatively busy, likely due to the "Treats in the Street" event, but that is no excuse for what followed. The Food: Cold, Skimpy, and Overpriced I ordered two Pastor Tacos. Quantity Fail: As you can clearly see in the photo, the amount of meat given should not qualify as a street taco portion. For the nearly $10 I was charged, this portion size is unacceptable and a complete rip-off. Temperature Fail: To make matters worse, the tortillas were cold. The Service: Needs Improvement Disappointed, I made my way to the register to request a refund. The woman at the register claimed this sparse amount of meat was "standard for a 6-inch tortilla" and, unbelievably, rolled her eyes at me. She then stated they couldn't locate my order to issue the refund and "it will be a while as we have a line." I responded, "Don't worry, I'll wait," and patiently stood in line like every other patron. While I did eventually get my refund (verified on the receipt), the entire interaction was unprofessional and dismissive. It's a shame that since the new management has taken over, the quality of both the food and the service has declined so sharply. Final Word! Please save yourself the disappointment. Better to take another 5-minute walk to "Taco Stand"--the quality of both food and service is miles better. This was a truly negative experience, and I will not be returning. Hopefully, they will improve, but for now, look elsewhere. read more

Old Towne Jalapeños - Nearly took 30 mins - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

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happy hour here is banging!! drinks are so strong (beers are $3, cocktails $7 during happy hour)!!! Shout out to Nico and Dimas!! They're the best hosts ever and make the place feel so welcoming (so welcoming that my group of friends come every week) You also get free chips with any purchase and their salsa is soooo good read more

Old Towne Jalapeños - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

Mojito was good! This was a great place to hang out with friends! Shout out Nico and Lorenzo!!! read more

Incredible Margssss and Tacoooooossssss! Such a great place to come together and enjoy great food and great company! read more

I come here with my school friends for happy hour and dimas and nico are super accommodating! Fire happy hour menu. Get the al pastor street tacos + mini bean and cheese burrito + green spicy creamy salsa. read more

This is my first time here. I've been to the Tustin location several times. I barely got in the door and was made welcome. The male employee at the register had a smile from ear to ear. I believe the other person a female was the owner. She too was smiling and very nice. I ordered the cheese enchilada plate and a Asada soft taco. I got my beverage and some salsa while waiting for my food. I was given some free chips. The food was very good. I think it's better than Tustin. The dining room is warm and inviting. Its a happy environment to eat your yummy food. I noticed several TV'S. This would be a nice place to come and watch football. I noticed signs with daily specials, and other specials. Be sure to check them out. Old Town Orange has many dining options. If you're looking for Mexican food yo need to come here. read more

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The lack of blended margs have me broken hearted. Lorenzo and Niko helped make my experience better

Fire food and drinks! Big ups to Lorenzo and Niko for helping! The service was unbelievable

I love coming here in between classes for their Happy Hour. Amazing service from Niko and friends!! Great drinks! The best service !!

Jalepenos is the BEST! Great happy hour and great food. Chips are amazing. 10/10. Service is great.

This place used to be so good. Now they have crappy tables. The service is atrocious and ALL of my food was delivered cold and late. They finally brought me chips after my meal. Go to Taco Bell. At least the food is warm. I hope I don't get sick... read more

First time visitor located in old towne orange Clean spacious bright colors industrial vibe Taco Tuesday special Friendly service from ordering, bussing, and checking up Offering of chips Lots of salsas to choose from and pickled veggies are a must Other half order their version of a California burrito and it was large like the size of arm and it was eatan the whole way through Order the chili relleno plate that came with corn or flour tortilla guacamole sprinkle of cilantro onion refried beans topped with cheese and rice in a aluminum style to go plate Beans and rice tasty. Beans were chunky smooth good consistency and texture, rice was soft and mild in flavor Unfortunately the chili relleno was a bit too greasy for my liking as I can see the grease on the plate and tasted it directly Flour tortilla was nice to create my own mini burritos I would come return back to try other things as it seem like a relaxing spot for groups date night solo diners quick bite There is also a restroom to use for patrons only that is for both gender and does have a out of order sign to deter from public use haha read more

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My wife and I attended the Orange Street Fair and, as most do, we walked and explored the various food booths---we did support the Orange High School Lemonade stand---and the many musical performers, but decided to remove ourselves from the large crowd and move indoors at Olde Towne Jalapeños. It was a brilliant decision on our part, as the food, ambiance, and especially, the service, was an A+. Thank you Olde Towne Jalapeños for a wonderful dinner experience. We'll be back! read more

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best service, best staff. we love you lorenzo and niko! thank you for making our wednesdays amazing this semester.

We have been coming here for decades. It has a great location in Old Towne Orange. The staff are friendly and there to serve. You order at the counter and once you take a seat they will bring you some chips. They have a nice salsa bar with many options. Parking can be a challenge, but there is a parking garage not too far away. They recently remodeled and have a more Mexican flare with bright colors and decorations. Good food and reasonably priced for what you get. Check them out. read more

Old Towne Jalapeños - Chips and drink. - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

Fui anoche Halloween como a las 8 pm el restaurante no estaba lleno. Mi novio y yo pedimos una quesadilla cada uno . El de pastor y yo de azada . Las dos estaban sambuteadas en grasa o aceite . Literalmente cada mordida chorreaba aceite . No se si era el queso o la carne pero si no fuera por la salsa y el hambre no nos la comíamos. Estaba a punto de pararme y decir pero a mi novio no le gusta que haga esas cosas pero dije bueno un review por lo menos para IQ el agente sepa no pedir eso de nuevo . Cada quesadilla cuesta $12 y algo así es que. definitivamente mejor hubiéramos ido a comer comida china de haber sabido de esta mala experiencia. . Aparte los meseros atendieron mejor a las demás mesas preguntando si todo estaba bien y a nosotros no . Así que me sentí un poco mal por eso . En fin .... read more

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GREAT PLACE ! The food is amazing and the service is pretty quick too. I recommend the nachos and the birria tacos. The restaurant is usually busy but that just means people like it , they also play sports on the tvs in case you like to watch. 10/10 would recommend read more

I love this place!!! I came here for taco Tuesday and they had a great deal on huge tacos. The meat was so flavorful and juicy. It was also filling because of the large portion size. I helped myself to the sauce bar and my favorite was the hot sauce. It's a must try! It's pretty spicy though. It's creamy yet spicy and it's just perfect. They also provide complimentary chips with your dine in order (not sure about take out bc I've only eaten dine in here) I also really like how you can clearly see the kitchen because the screen between the kitchen and the dining area is separated by clear glass. You can watch them make food and see the whole process. read more

Old Towne Jalapeños - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

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I came here during the orange festival. Just to get a corona. The food looked good so I decided to order a Torta as well. This is a gem of a place! Someone in my party came in for a plate with carnitas and asada and it was a big plate nice and hot. Lowkey wish I would've got that plate. I have to come back next time because even my food was delicious!! The service was amazing! Everyone was so nice I would come back (: read more

Old Towne Jalapeños - Some of the menu - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

Passed by this place many times during the past years. I decided to give it a try. Love the interior design of this place. The people here are nice. Food is good and delicious af. read more

This was honestly the best taco place I have ever been to in Orange County even the service matched the perfect food and price, it was my first time at this place and I came with my two close girlfriends. It was super clean on top of it. I will definitely be coming back here read more

Very pleasant lunch, we shared the shrimp enchiladas in red sauce that was very good and a bit on the sweet side which I enjoyed and a potato taco that was good, they have a good salsa bar with pickled carrots which is a major plus in my book, the gentleman who took our order and brought out our meal was the most friendly person ever and also gave us free chips. All in all it was a good experience! read more

Old Towne Jalapeños - Potato taco, pickled carrots which - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

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The food and service were great! I tried a California burrito which was more than enough for 2 people. Chips came out right after we ordered and the salsa bar had plenty of choices (the hot red salsa was my favorite). The burrito came out hot and the quality was definitely there. They've really changed the look of the inside and it feels more open than before. The booths and tables were nice and clean. Highly recommend adding this to your list! Burritos, tortas, street tacos, crispy tacos, enchiladas, are all good! read more

Old Towne Jalapeños - CALIFORNIA BURRITO - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

Today I have lunch at this restaurant I got some chips and service was really good Is why I did give them 2 stars The tacos are 4.49 $ each Asada taco was not good Alpastor taco not good Carnitas tacos nasty They do have salsa bar I did like las sanaorias This place is not good I am sorry I will not be going back read more

Old Towne Jalapeños - Look at this tortillas I think they are Guerrero tortillas - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

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I am a Chapman university alumni and I cannot believe in all my 4 years attending that I never came to Jalapenos . . . what a shame!! I would've been here ALL THE TIME! Their loaded carnitas nachos and wet burrito were standouts to us. They also do a heck of a soft ceviche taco. And when one margarita just won't do... why not add a michelada, a paloma, a mule, a sangria, and a mojito to the mix? We were so happy to see they offer all these drinks here!! Seriously though: whether you're here for the endless drink options or the fresh, mouthwatering dishes, Jalapeños really does have that authentic flair that keeps you coming back. Everything tastes SO good -- and the service is excellent! They truly want you to enjoy your experience beginning to end. read more

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Super cute and fun ambiance with their recent remodel! Great for a date or place to meet up. Although it's a little loud from the TV, it has a fun vibe and we enjoyed sitting near the windows where there's good people watching on the main street. I'm always looking for a good chile relleno so I got one for lunch. If you don't have time to make them at home and have a craving, this will satisfy it. There is a chips and salsa bar with multiple salsas plus my favorite: pickled jalapeños and carrots. Make sure to try these! Service was fast and friendly so would recommend and will be back in the future. read more

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I came here as part of the Villa Park Women's League dining out subgroup, where we visit local eateries for a specific purpose or unique feature. In this case, they had just remodeled their interiors under new ownership, and vibrant Old Towne Orange is always fun to visit, tough parking notwithstanding. You order at the counter like any other fast casual place, and take your number and drink. Our party of 10 already had the chips, salsa and puréed guac tableside so we could nosh while we waited for our orders. I ordered the grilled chicken bowl and many of my table mates also ordered bowls (carnitas and carne asada) The bucket of 6 beers for $20 was attractive for us! It's fast casual, remember, so everything from cups to plates and bowls are disposable. The service was brisk and friendly. If I can find easy parking again, I would come here! Otherwise, dedicated parking at Citrus City Grille will win me over. read more

Old Towne Jalapeños - GRILLED CHICKEN BOWL - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

Went for happy hour and it did not disappoint! Two margaritas chips with guacamole, margaritas and carnitas street tacos for $33. The flavors were on point and reminded me of my childhood. Everything was fresh and delicious. So much that we added some taquitos to our experience. Highly recommend for fast friendly service with delicious eats! Go and enjoy read more

Very bad customer service .came to pick up the order and there's a lady at the front (she 47-50 years old/ blonde hair )with bad attitude She should be in the front read more

What a great place. First of all, extremely clean! Decor is bright and lively. My absolute favorite is the crunchy chicken hard shell taco. I know it sounds basic, but with the fresh ingredients, it really is amazing. My server was Niko, super helpful and welcoming. Definitely will be a regular read more

The food was so good and the service was 10/10! Niko was super attentive and kind. Will definitely be going back!

Im a vegetarian, and I love potato tacos. The potato tacos are yummy! The chips are delicious ! Service is fast. There is always sports playing and music. It has a great vibe! read more

Old Towne Jalapeños - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

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The food was delicious, hot, and presentable. The service was outstanding. The person who greeted us took our order. The ambiance was quiet and relaxing. There was a line when I arrived, but it moved pretty quickly. There were plenty of tables to choose from. I'm looking forward to my next visit. read more

Old Towne Jalapeños - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

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this mexican restaurant had an employee that went on about how she watched the kid rock halftime show and went on about conspiracy theories about bad bunny to an elderly couple behind me. kind of wild considering your employees are speaking spanish two feet away, anyway remember to be mindful of the busnesses you support especially in this political climate. the food was mid, tacos and beans were unflavored. anybody who supports this current administration, or doesnt agree with bad bunny message in his halftime show is undeserving of respect, because they will not do the same. read more

This restaurant is close to the Orange Circle. The service was friendly, colorful, affordable, clean, quick and great food. Great place for big or small groups. Indoor or outdoor seating. read more

Old Towne Jalapeños - Hard Shell Taco and Chips - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

Whenever I'm in the circle I go to Jalapeños!! Best food and service! Love the taquito plate!

Finally got a chance to try the new Jalapeños last night after missing the old one! The food was really good and tasted fresh. We were excited to see the new menu additions such as the Bowls. The Grilled Chicken Bowl was tasty and reminded us of the El Ranchito Baja Bowl. The Cheese Enchiladas were also super tasty. We were super excited that they still had the carrots at the salsa bar since those are a fan favorite. The ambiance inside is very modern and clean, I loved all the colors inside too. Staff were extremely nice and service was quick. read more

Old Towne Jalapeños - CHEESE ENCHILADA PLATE - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

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Old Towne Jalapeños slaps!! They always have great daily specials and incredible service. The staff is so friendly. Luis and Dimas are always so helpful and the food being great doesn't hurt either. I recently visited since their re-opening and the design looks great! The paintings, the blue chairs and the opening up of the space is such a nice touch! I recently tried their grilled chicken salad and it was FANTASTICO. It is a really big portion and the chicken was cooked to perfections. I look forward to returning soon. Thank you! read more

Old Towne Jalapeños - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

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