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Screaming Jalapeno

3.7 (152 reviews)
ModerateMexican, Bars
Closed • 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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What's the vibe?
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for kids
Happy hour specials

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Queso
Rachael G.

Yummm their food is really good! Got the house margarita for $8 which didn't disappoint, the queso was a little spicy but delish, the salsa was amazing and sweet and the chips are homemade and thicker than normal. I love the chicken taco called straight out of the harbor! Was a little crazy at the bar on a Friday night and they also serve the tables nearby so bartenders be busy. Fun place to come for a quick meal though!

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Kari H.

If I could do a 3.5 I would but it doesn't deserve a 3 so I'm rounding up. Honestly it just wasn't what I was expecting, it was definitely more of a quick service/fast casual dining spot rather than full on dining experience. That said, the appeal and food quality is there! We had an order of guac, and agreed the portion was solid for the price and we didn't feel like we had too many chips or too little chips for the size of the app. It wasn't massive but it wasn't too small. Solid start for an app but the guac wasn't anything special either. It was great, but not necessarily memorable. The house margaritas was good, they use a different salt, I'm unsure what it was but I'd definitely go back for a happy hour or order one again. Tacos: the bread and butter of the joint were good. I had 3 tacos: the screaming jalapeño (shredded beef), straight out of the harbor (chicken), el toro (filet mignon). I ordered the chicken on a hard shell and the other two were on a soft, flour tortilla. None of them had any issues. Flavor was good and portion size was good for 3 tacos plus our app. They just weren't "stand out " items. Our service was fabulous and the place had a sports bar vibe to it. If you're into soccer posting up at the bar here would be a great idea. Worth checking out when you're looking for a quick meal.

Tacos!
Diane G.

I love tacos, and I loved these tacos! Came here for dinner on a third Friday night, and had an El Toro, a Straight Out of the Harbor, and the Locals Only. You can get them on a soft flower tortilla, soft corn, tortilla, or crunchy. I had mine crunchy with a blue moon on the side, and they seemed to be a tad bit larger than either soft option. They were all delicious, with lots of meat and flavor. The El Toro was definitely my favorite. The staff was very friendly and attentive, even with the busy crowds on a Friday night.

Todays Specials
Glenn C.

Grabbed some street tacos for a quick snack, took them Togo and ate by the water. Service was great!

Their Menu
Larry B.

After seeing many posted photos of delicious looking food recently by The Screaming Jalapeño on F/B, we finally caved in and made the hour trek to cozy Safety Harbor, a quaint lil town that feels like Mayberry RFD with Sherrif Andy Griffith & Deputy Barney Fife somewhere in the background. The post had shown the "Weekend Special" for seafood enchiladas with crab, shrimp & lobster and looked so good we both decided we had to try. With outside seating available along the sidewalk of Main Street or server Micayla promptly & pleasantly greeted and welcomed us while delivering the days "Specials". We already knew exactly what we were ordering from a F/B photo posted earlier that day! We started with Cold Draft Beer and soon our lunch was served, was an excellent presentation and at first bite we instantly knew we had made the right choice. The enchiladas were stuffed full of seafood and there were notably large pieces of Lobster, Crab & Shrimp with a delicious cream sauce drizzled over them topped with Pico. The refried beans & yellow rice were just right, hot & tasty! Before leaving we went inside to look around and found the colorful bar quite inviting and noticed a massive hot sauce selection and more friendly staff. Chéf Jimmy certainly expressed his love for food in our lunch entrees and we will definitely want to return when were in the area. Safety Harbor on Main Street is a beautiful area and The Screaming Jalapeño is a great place to "PitStop" for some Mexican themed faré.

Christine C.

It is the preferred restaurant for Football Booster mom nights and as new family favorite- street tacos, burritos the size of your head and the best Queso around. $3.50 for a taco and $5 for a House Ranch Water- this momma always leaves content. Make sure you visit the Hot Sauce Bar.

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Just not great. Bland expensive. Thank god they have hot sauce though.. also service es no bueno

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Drinks were just ok. Had to use signal flares to get service. It was not busy. Amiance was nice.

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Great spot for tacos, bowls, carnitas, and beer. Dinner for 4 with drinks came to just $70

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Good food, great people. Good service & location. Good options. Nice addition to the harbor

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The food is always delicious and the staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. We dine often and love our experience every time!

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Awesome food and service! Great live music! Make sure you stop by, you can't go wrong!

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Great food ! Great drinks ! Great atmosphere ! Not so good service . Employees seem to lack enthusiasm and personality .

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