Fajitas were pretty good, but not the regular sizzling hot. Butter to add to the sizzling plate was cold, so that did not work out as typical. Chips were stale. Got a fresh basket of chips and now the stale one were mixed in with the fresh one. Queso Blanco was excellent as usual. Service was terrible, the kitchen was busy since there seemed to be a very large to go order being pulled together and being staged in the bar area. We did sit in the bar area, so maybe that has something to do with the terrible service. However, the staff working the bar area were clearly not very busy as they were mostly close together goofing off. Not sure if there has been a management change, but there were lots of problems on this visit. Very disappointed. read more

Service was slow, very little interaction, had to ask the manager to check on our food status as it had been almost half an hour. The food was awful, I had mix fajitas and my husband had enchiladas and a burrito. I could understand if it was a Friday night and they were really busy but they weren't. Kids these days do not know how to interact with others read more

Dropped by Monday evening 6/8. After prying the bar door open, went to bar area. Usual chips and sauce was asap! And the food was (as always, consistent, good quality and why we come.) But, the entire bar aspect of the restaurant was dilapidated. Was hoping to watch some of the NYC/SA basketball, Tvs so old and poor could hardly tell what was going on. Bar service was very friendly, but unsure of Her experience (had to be new and mis-assigned the bar area). We ask for napkins, she suggested we use the ones in the plastic box (usually for drinks). No plates ever arrived, even when we split a plate of taco's. Did finally get napkins and then set-ups. Just the 2 of us at the bar. By then, the entire bar top was covered in queso, chips and taco pieces. (The norm) We just left it, looked like pigs ate there. I went to the men's room. Smelled like just been cleaned! I looked down from the urinal and I was standing in .5" of cleaning fluid, the drain was clogged. I later went to the front desk and ask for tooth pics, they said management threw the box in the trash and said "we are not supporting those anymore..." It was a Monday early evening. So we sat there, ask for the check, no attempt was ever made to clear or clean the bar top. Even the old chips basket and dip container we had finished, still there along with the old queso cup. The old taco plate and again food and cut particles everywhere, we left purposely to see how far it would go (again just us 2 at the bar). Left to go out through the front door and get some ice cream (tasted like plastic?) the table holding the cones was a wreck and appeared unsanitary. The HVAC was so out of adjustment, I could hardly push the door open. (same coming in, hope you're not handicapped, BTW, they only have 2 dedicated spaces!) Been coming here for years, food is "always" the same, very good general Mexican. And the parking lot (except this monday evening evidently) is always full... ? You guys can do better! read more

Got the Arnold Schwarzenegger plate. Was a solid spread. Beef and cheese enchilada were very good, loved the red meat sauce over the top. Beef soft taco was also solid, but I didn't love the chicken taco as much. Rice and beans were on par with what you'd typically expect. Service was adequate. read more

This place had been going down in quality since my last review. It became just a place to fill a void. Then, recently, it became very good. There must be new management. Good tacos, rice, beans, chips, and enchiladas. The salsa has a little kick to it that makes my bald spot itch. The quality certainly has gone up. I'm actually looking forward to visiting here when I come to Denison to visit family. There are so many chain restaurants that having a local place is very nice. They still need to loose the Pepsi to get 5 stars. read more

First time here and man this place is soooo amazing. Drinks taste like they came from the gods, food was so tasty I had to force myself from eating and take the rest home, and service was absolutely on point. Then to top it off, you can make yourself an ice cream cone on the way out! Right up there with one of the best dining experiences I've ever had right here! read more

Visited again, and took friends that had never dined there. As usual the food was top notch, and drinks huge. Great meal as always! Wish we had one closer to us. read more

Service was ok near closing time so a little rushed. Your was your basic Tex mex and fajitas. If you need a quick fix maybe worth your while. read more

Food is mildly consistent at best, service seems to be short staffed for the past several years. Place is fine for simple casual dining, especially if you aren't in a hurry. During one visit we ordered shrimp fajitas- but the moment they arrived in all of their sizzle "splendor", the smell of spoiled shrimp hit us, and those around us. We were later informed by staff that the batch of shrimp they received had been "sitting" for a while and must have gone bad. (?!) so we don't get anything with shrimp there anymore. The white queso is my go-to, thankfully that is one thing that seems to be consistent. Same with the white sauce they bring with chips- but it isn't as consistent in taste. We last went on 02/28/24 and after ordering two tall swirl margaritas like we normally do- we discovered the margarita mix has changed recently and tastes more like lemon lime Gatorade- which is off putting. So one less reason to go here for us. The straws have gone from normal sized to that of a coffee stirrer, so I've learned to bring my own straw. read more

The Jalapeno Tree - The gross margaritas. They need the original margarita mix back- This tastes like a Gatorade-rita. (I bring my own straws.) - Mexican Near Me - Denison, Texas

We love this place. Classic Tex Mex. Always great. Order is always correct and friendly staff.

So last night we had Dinner at the Jalapeño Tree. I had the quesadillas and Jerry had the Fajitas. And he said that the Fajitas were great. And I thought the Quesadillas were very good except that the chicken was a little overcooked in them which made it very dry and tough. Not to bad just a little thus the one star taken away. The flavor was overall very good though. The service was above and beyond. The waitress that waited on us was amazing. She check on us quite frequently even though she had quite a few patrons. It was very relaxing there and an overall great experience. read more

The food was amazing as always. The wait was long but it was a busy Mother's Day... I am sad to hear some menu items are being discontinued! I would like to find out for sure what all is being discontinued... The waitress was wonderful. The restaurant was pretty chill and clean. read more

The food was yummy in my tummy. juan and elizabeth were very helpful. it was a very pleasurable experience.

Pretty solid Mexican place. Good margs, good chips and salsa, very large burrito, solid pricing

Amazing service. They truly care. Enjoy the Star plates and recommend for anyone who enjoys the food.

I had delivery from here and it was not what I expected. The manager called and was very accommodating. I can tell they really do care and offer great customer service. I've been back since and the food was perfect. read more

Exactly the Mexican restaurant I have been looking for. I have tried different dishes and all are excellent. Service from staff is excellent. Staff talks with you at a personal level. Facility is very appealing to me. Don't forget to save room for the free soft serve ice cream as you are leaving. read more

We decided to treat my daughter and her husband to Mexican food today. We are currently moving to Denison and looking for a restaurant that serves great Mexican food. This is a very authentic restaurant with very quick service and highly friendly staff! Kareem was our waiter and we couldn't have asked for anyone better than he treated us! He was amazing at meeting all of our needs and had an awesome sense of humor. He was so fast and awesome at anticipating what would make our meal better. Even though a large group came in after we did and was so rude and demanding to him, his mood remained kind and respectful to them ... while always keeping up with his other tables offering them amazing customer service! I plan on asking for him at every one of our future visits here. The restaurant is decorated in bright colors and large graphics! The food was great and was served hot. We were never left to want for anything! read more

This will be the last time I eat at The Jalapeno Tree. Waited 45 minutes for enchiladas. The chili sauce had an after bite to it. Spent the rest of the next day at home due to stomach issues. Had no issues with the staff and certainly not our waitress. Too bad because we used to love it. read more

Place was a zoo on a Saturday night tried to take my family to dinner after we waited forever in the bar area we left - looked liked the manager did not staff correctly and there was pissed off people everywhere. Thanks for the free chips and salsa oh by the the little mexican dude serving chips and salsa you rock buddy good job! read more

The kitchen is very slow and staff apologize but didn't fix it. The manager walks right by Oder and doesn't pick up dirty dishes or refill drinks at any tables. When ask about why so long on food manager blames others. Food when arrived finally was sub par and not hot. Not recommended. read more

Mediocre Mexican Bland dipping sauces Messy restaurant Chaotic service Don't order the Chile relleno". Hard pepper Hard crust read more

The Jalapeno Tree - Very hard Chile Relleno" - Mexican Near Me - Denison, Texas

Surprised by my girlfriends grandparents with a take out order from the jalapeño tree and it was deliciously prepared and packed. The salsas had a nice texture to them, and the burrito was full of beefy and cheesy flavors. Definitely recommend this Tex-Mex restaurant! read more

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When I went to my were slammed but we still had amazing service. Good Texmex too. Would go back.

I ordered some food To go . I sat at the Bar waiting, Bartender eating lemons and cherries. Then making Drinks for people never washed his hands. Then I Observed the bus boy eating off people's plates after the left and taking The waitresses tips off the table. It was really Disgraceful. Whoever owns this place needs to control his or her staff. Very unsavory. read more

We sat in bar area and bartender waited on us this afternoon. He was excellent. Very attentive. Food of course was Tex Mex. We had a 3 combo which was beef taco, chicken chalupa and chicken flauta, rice, and beans. . Between my husband and I we had that, a beer and 2 glasses of wine. Food hot and well cooked. We left food behind because we got full. Spent around $36. Prices definitely reasonable. We will return when going back through town. Again, extremely happy with our bartender/waiter. read more

So we chose The Jalapeno Tree as our first out-to-eat adventure following the partial opening of Texas restaurants, and it was such a great experience!! They had someone outside to greet guests and at their station, they took our phone number then asked if we could wait in our vehicle until they called to say our table was ready. We waited about 15 minutes, then were escorted inside, just us, and seated. Every other table was blocked off so that no one would sit too close. The staff cleaned all tables and chairs, menus, etc between every seating. They provided individual salt and pepper packets so no cross contamination of any s&p shakers. They wore masks and made sure they were so careful about touching our plates and our glasses. I felt so safe and felt like they were on top of their game where safety was concerned. THANK YOU!!! With that said, the food was outstanding as usual. 2 months of no seated dining and no unlimited chips and salsa...you better believe I dove face first into our chip basket! They have super thin and crispy chips, nicely salted, and 2 choices of salsa for each diner. We had the yellow queso for appetizer and it was flavorful and yummy! My husband ordered the brisket nachos - beautiful playing and very tasty, although very spicy! I had the Combo plate (pick 3) with a cheese enchilada smothered in chili, a crispy beef taco, and the tortilla soup. Omg, the soup...quite possibly the best tortilla soup I have ever eaten!! In hindsight I wish I had ordered a huge bucket of it to-go!! Next time... Overall, FANTASTIC service, AMAZING food, and GREAT experience!!! Bravo, Jalapeno Tree!! read more

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Food was good. As well as the margaritas. The service, horrible. We walked in, 2 people. Told the hostess a table for 2, she grabs silverware, and starts walking. Does not acknowledge us or see if we are following. Comes to a booth. Tosses silverware on table and walks away. The kid who brought us out chips was kind enough to grab us menus. The server was not much better. She took our drinks order. Brought them. Took out food order. For the rest of the time I had to flag her down if we needed anything. The man who brought our food was kind enough to get us napkins and such. The server had no drive or ambition and made us feel like we were a bother. She had a flower tattoo on her hand. read more

The Jalapeno Tree - Mexican Near Me - Denison, Texas

In a Tex-Mex desert in the Sherman/Denison area, at least decent Tex-Mex, Jalapeno Tree is probably the closest to chain Tex-Mex that most Dallasites are used to. That's not saying a whole lot. While the food isn't bad, and the service is pretty good, it has some strange traits. For instance, lots of the food is named after really old celebrities, none of whom are Mexican. Most of whom wouldn't be recognized by the majority of their clientele under the age of 35. Elvis Presley, Tex Ritter, Humphrey Bogart, John Wayne. Just weird stuff. Then, on the drink menu has drinks named after members of the Rat Pack. While the food and decor fits the bill of your typical 80s Tex-Mex chain, it needs to be terribly updated. Soup to nuts. read more

Server was friendly and efficient. The food was okay, not great, but unbelievably pricey! I suggest the 8 waiters standing around talking take the initiative to clean the filthy bathroom or help elsewhere. Poor management??? read more

From out of town, decided to give this place a try. Really liked the white chili con queso, chimi chonga and the Sammi Davis Jr margarita. Our server Jason was super friendly and attentive. All in all a great night out!! read more

Terrible service, we went in July sat in the bar and the bartender and waitress completely ignored us. They could tell we weren't one of the regulars and had no interest and waiting on us. After about 10 minutes we got up and left. Never again, second time going there and the first time wasn't that great either. Don't waste your time. read more

Jalapeno Tree Denison is our go-to restaurant for lunch every Saturday. We look forward to seeing our favorite servers (Jason and Tammy) and the very excellent manager Rodney. They treat us like family! My husband has the 'Carne Asado' with Charro beans, and the steak is as good or better than a steakhouse, flavorful and tender. I'm on a Keto diet and have found that I can modify the Shrimp Bowl to have 'no rice' and it works great for Keto. Perfection found in the delicious Shrimp Bowl with lots of shrimp, tomato, zucchini, mushrooms and tons of white cheese. They serve both red and green salsa with chips immediately upon seating. Love their green salsa! And the tortillas are homemade on site, fresh and the best we've had. We have never ordered traditional Tex-Mex food there, so can't speak to this. If you want something different and great tasting, try one of their many Bowls or the Carne 'Asado'. read more

Ordered takeout- delicious! They even gave us extra chips and salsa- so nice. Really good flavor, we'll definitely be back!

The food is great! I've had lots of items at this restaurant & not one has disappointed me. The chicken fajitas with the spicy garlic butter is fantastic with rice and charro beans! The white cheddar cheese sauce with pickled jalapeños and the green sauce is fabulous! You can't make a bad choice here. The food & service is great!! read more

Food and waiters where great! But the manager was an embarrassment he was the absolute slowest person I've ever seen. Not polite at all and I swear I got a pet turtle that would work circles around him. Bartender was the hardest worker in the place ! In my opinion mangers should lead by example! He's not capable at all. read more

I was kinda surprised to see the overall lukewarm review of this Jalapeno Tree restaurant. We ate with a party of 6 and everything, from their adherence to social distancing protocols to the food was spot on. Rather than detail everyone's experiences and entrees, I'll just say there wasn't a single complaint from anyone at the table and everyone volunteered that their food was either very good or great (mine fell into the great class). Considering how hard it is to please all 6 of us, this was a heck of an accomplishment. Well done lads and ladies. read more

Not very good. Nobody in my group wanted to finish their food. Marg was fine, got us through the night. Server was nice. As for the ambiance, the most entertaining part of the night was watching a water droplet fall from the vent above our table. read more

Been here twice. First time, the food was so so, as was the service. Thought they just had an off day, so tried it again. This time for a to go order. Waited 10 minutes for someone to take our order, even after asking if we could get a to go order, we were told, the other guy would take it. Waited another 10 minutes, the guy never came. This place has the worst customer service I have ever seen. Needless to say, we walked out, and will never waste our time and money in this hole. read more

The service is really good and the chips and queso is good and the chicken quesadillas are pretty good and the service is really good