I like the fish tacos and the daiquiri (raspberry) was good. I had a fried shrimp appetizer. I love the salsa , guacamole and chips, right up there with guappos ( IYKYK) Wonderful staff. Next time I'll try the made table side guacamole. read more

We were at Worldgate trying to decide what we wanted to have for dinner. Walking around, I saw Uncle Jalapeno's. They bill themselves as a "Tex Mex" restaurant. It's located at the far end of the shopping center. Over the years, we've noticed several places come and go at that exact location. Some of them were good spots and it was a shame to see them go. So...basically, it's one of those so-called "cursed locations." We were here around 4 p.m. on a Sunday. When we entered, a friendly woman greeted us and told us to sit wherever we wanted. At that time of day, there was one occupied table with a party of six. Two men were sitting at the bar with some distance between them. Looking at the menu, we noticed that the selection wasn't that great. The place also offers some Indian entrees. Some Yelpers thought the place was Mexican-Indian fusion, but it's not. It's two separate cuisines. We were given some chips and salsa. The chips came in different colors, red and green. The salsa was watery. I decided to have "chicken adobo" only to be told by the woman who greeted us that they were out of the chicken they used to make the dish. So...I ordered beef fajitas. They come with tortillas, rice, refried beans, a minuscule amount of cheese, and a few veggies. The fajitas weren't that good. The meat was tough (I know, no one expects expensive fajitas), and some pieces were scorched. To drink, I was pleased to see they had some mocktails. I chose a "ginger mojito" mocktail. It was a refreshing drink. My husband ordered "enchiladas suiza," which came with rice and refried beans. Apparently, they have live music later in the evenings. They have a stage and an area that can be used as a dance floor. Overall, we weren't impressed. The food is passable. The best part of the meal was the woman who took good care of us. So...2 1/2 stars. read more

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Very dissappointed here. Took my family here and was eager to try the menu since it had an indian mexican fusion menu. Food was really bad. The butter chicken enchiladas was litterally just dry unsauced chucken which was cleary old in a tortilla. No sauce at all. Very bad. I started feeling sick after 2-3 bites. Service was awful. It took almost 10 minutes to take the drink orders, and i had to reorder water three times and the food came first. Never got refills or salsa refilled. Instead of telling us they didnt have my daughters order they just brought her something different and we had to reorder. When i pointed out that there was mold in the drinking vessel the server just shrugged and said sorry. I had to go inside and get the check myself because she never cane back to our table. They werent even busy, we were literally the only table for the majority of the visit. Don't go here. My wife and i are both feeling very sick after this experience. read more

Uncle Jalapeno - Mold in the water served. - Mexican Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

Unique Mexican-Indian fusion menu. The butter chicken enchiladas drew me in and they were delicious. Service was quick and friendly. On the Friday night I was there, there was a roving bongo musician and Indian music playing. The only complaint I had was that the music was so loud that it was difficult to talk. Prices are probably typical for NOVA, in the $20-30 per person range. read more

It was not good. They advertise as if they are a tex-mex place but in reality its not. The food barely edible. Don't get me wrong the servers are very nice but they need to advertise for what it is a mexican indian fusion place. It was not worth the price at all. Never again. read more

I had a deeply disappointing experience here, and it's hard to find much worth recommending. The food was genuinely awful--poorly prepared, lacking flavor, and in some cases barely edible. For the prices they're charging, you'd expect at least a baseline level of quality, but this fell far below that. Service didn't help matters. It felt disorganized and inattentive, and the practice of taking credit cards and holding them at the bar was uncomfortable and unnecessary. It added to an overall sense that things weren't being handled professionally. What stood out most was the apparent focus on hosting events rather than running a proper restaurant. There were back-to-back events happening, and it really showed--everything else seemed like an afterthought. read more

Inside is obviously cool, nice lighting and nice bar. My margarita was fire, nothing special tho. Ok the food, super mid. The price at this place made me think it came with a free blow job holy. read more

I didn't take any pictures but I came for lunch and the waitress was nice, the place was absolutely dead, literally just my table. I should have taken that as a sign because a dead restaurant for lunch is no good... anyway I found out why shortly after the food came out. It's "Tex mex" but they really should call it what it really is ... bland & tex mex Indian because the only thing Mexican about it is the name of the dish. Horrible I didn't even ask for a to go box, nor did they offer one because I'm sure they know it's not good. Really nice looking place though, they put a lot of effort into appearances. I would rather the place look like crap and the food be great though... that's just me. read more

I loved the tableside guac, but the rest of the food was just alright. Came here with a work group and we made reservations. No one else was at the restaurant when we all showed up. I don't think the kitchen was prepared for our party because some people got their food way before everyone else. Some of my coworkers already finished and boxed their food before my table got our food. It took about an hour for us to get our main entree. I ended up boxing mine up after one bite because I had to go back to work. Our lunch outing ended up being two hours long total when it should have been one. If the food tasted amazing, I wouldn't have rated as low, but because it wasn't that good, I give it 2. read more

I went after work, craving tacos. They were the worst I've ever had. Very disappointed. Not authentic Mexican food in my opinion. read more

Uncle Jalapeno - Mexican Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

Indian restaurant trying to offer Mexican food. So many Mexican restaurants to choose from I would pass here. Food was not very good. Frozen Margarita was terrible. Sent it back, replacement was just as bad. read more

Visited Uncle Jalapeno for lunch on Tuesday. The decor, especially the booths reminded me of El Paso although the art and lights have their own flare. My friend & I both selected from the $15 lunch menu which includes some soup and several main item options. My friend went with tacos & I selected enchiladas with an slight Indian flavor twist (think Tequila Granda before it moved and become Mama Tigre). They also have margaritas on the lunch menu but we had to go back to work . Because my friend had a meeting coming up we both consumed our soup (tortilla -- tasty) but got the rest to go. Although it definitely caused some confusion we felt they were accommodating of our request. We both enjoyed our meals later in the afternoon. Oh, almost forgot one of the most important things -- their chips are good as is the salsa, assuming you don't mind a nice kick. Not sure if the chips are made on site but I am pretty confident it wasn't part of a mass cheap chips purchase. Also of note it looks like happy hour runs from 3-7PM, something I expect I will enjoy in the near future. Worth a visit. read more

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Went for a team lunch on a Friday, the place has a Vibrant look and feel, the owners have taken good care of the ambiance. This is a Tex-Mex-Indian fusion cuisine, and it was on point. The service was attentive and helpful, glad to see that the staff is aware of what to suggest and have a good idea of the menu. Huge space for bar, and I see some good cocktails on the menu The Food was great, we tried tacos, enchiladas, burritos and salads. The tandoori chicken tacos and the paneer burritos offer an Indian flavor, the flavor was mild and anyone can have it without worrying about too much spice. Will definitely go back to try the fusion Margaritas read more

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Looks it's edible but it tastes as if it was a frozen chimichanga from Costco. if you're looking for something similar to a chicken Alfredo meal order a chimichanga i'm being serious I'm not joking I think they would be better off if they are saying it's an Indian Mexican fusion restaurant. it will represent the food better because it is not even close to an authentic or a Tex mex restaurant I think it's better for them to focus on making an Indian Mexican fusion like chicken tikka masala chimichanga now that sounds good read more

This place is a total vibe!! Today, NuAxis Innovations held our quarterly all-hands meeting at Uncle Jalapeño in Herndon, VA, and the experience was absolutely fantastic. The staff was awesome one of the owners personally made sure our audio-visual setup worked perfectly so we could connect with our team members in Denver, CO and New Orleans, LA. The seating arrangements were spot-on, and our staff loved being able to get together in such a comfortable, welcoming space. The food? Amazing! The service? Just as great! This location was perfect for our event, and I'm already planning to have more functions here. I highly recommend business owners and managers take their team out of the office and host meetings or all-hands gatherings at Uncle Jalapeño, you won't regret it! read more

Uncle Jalapeno - Mexican Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

I recently dined at Uncle Jalapeno. The interior was well decorated and spacious. The service was great. I ordered the paneer enchiladas and the food was alright wasn't as flavorful as I thought it would be. I ordered the chilly corn as well and I did enjoy the seasoning on it. read more

Uncle Jalapeno - Mexican Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

This place was great! We're in from out of town and this was the perfect spot for lunch. The lights were super cool, they had glass birds fashioned into them. The rest of the decor was beautiful too, fun tiling and wall decorations. Immediately when we sat down we had warm chips and delicious salsa, as well as waters. The service was great throughout our lunch, and ultimately culminated with a free dessert in anticipation of Father's Day. The food came out quickly and was delicious. I had the birrias tacos which were phenomenal. We also had the chicken burrito bowl, chicken burrito proper, barbacoa tacos platter, and chicken tortilla soup. Everything was great. read more

It was mediocre. Both the enchiladas and quesadillas were basically void of cheese. The burrito bowl advertised black beans but came with refried beans. Most likely not returning. They should learn from mama tigre if they want to do fusion read more

I came over in the middle of the day after finishing at PT. I met a friend and wasn't surprised that no one else was eating at 2:30 in the afternoon. This restaurant seemed very large. I had been to the previous restaurant in this location a long time ago, and at that time, it seemed much smaller. This restaurant is large, bright, and airy, and it probably gets very crowded at a typical lunch hour with all the businesses in the area. We sat down and had the menus in front of us for maybe 2 minutes when he came to take our order. He came back twice more and I figured I better order quickly before he came back again. I ordered the lunch steak fajitas. My friend ordered the steak burrito and a lunch margarita. Shortly after ordering, a cup of chicken noodle soup with cheese came to our table and was a starter for the lunch entree. A few minutes after finishing our soup, the main meals came, and they were huge for a lunch special. Neither my friend nor I finished, and we took boxes. Oh, the chips and salsa were good. The salsa had a little kick but was good and not too spicy. All in all, the prices of a $15 lunch special and a $5 lunch margarita were reasonable. I will come back in the future. I'm curious how they do at dinner time. Glancing through their menu, I saw some dishes I would love to try. I would recommend giving this place a try. If you want to try Salsa dancing, they have that on Thursday nights. read more

The food was delicious and arrived quickly. The waiters were very kind and helped us decide what to order. Sneha was amazing and worked hard to make sure we enjoyed the food. The restaurant has a very traditional Tex mex design and was very colorful. read more

The food here is horrible! I wasn't expecting authentic Mexican food but this wasn't even close to resembling Mexican food, not even a Fusion. I really hate wasting food but I found it inedible. I'm puzzled about where they found their recipes, even before giving things their own twists. If their enchiladas were so bad, I shudder to think what their tacos al pastor are like! read more

Uncle Jalapeno - Enchiladas suizas - Mexican Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

Indian-Tex-Mex Fusion is an acquired taste. Either you love it or hate it. We went during soft opening week to celebrated our friends wedding anniversary's. Drinks House Margarita - Good Tamarind Margarita with Chat Masala - Not a fan but our friends loved it. Tip- Ask for their spicy dip Appetizers Jalapeno Masala Dip- Must try! Jalapeno Popper (chicken)- Delicious Ceviche - Table loved it! Cauliflower Bites- Okay too sweet. Dinner: Paneer Tika Taco - I loved it. Beef Enchiladas - Friend loved it. Chef's Special Chicken Tikka - Friend loved it. Dessert: Tres Leches - MUST try! Portions are HUGE just like any other Mexican place. Ambiance is beautiful! It can accommodate a large party. Service - Everyone tried their best to be prepared for the dining hours. Our waiter Steven was incredible. Managers Sanjeev & Parul went above and beyond to ensure everyone was taken care of. Ample of Vegetarian choices and very accommodating for allergies. Can't wait to come back and try other dishes. read more

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I highly recommend this restaurant to anybody that wants to be in an environment that is a good time. Really good drinks, really good food, and they provide a very nice and friendly service. 10/10 would come again read more

We had a great experience at this restaurant! The food was delicious, the staff was friendly, and they made sure we had everything we needed. Service was quick and attentive. Highly recommend! read more

I would highly recommend this new and fun spot. While the Mexican, and Tex/mex space can be saturated, this new Herndon location for "crazy Tex mucho mex" hit the spot for our recent lunch date with husband. Food was fabulous. We came in time for the tail end of lunch and was pleasantly surprised by a wonderful soup included in my meal along with only a $5 lunch margarita added to my meal. () I order the power bowl chicken burrito and it was on point. Full of flavorful chicken, tasty rice and beans, well seasoned and cooked peppers and onions and plenty to go around for even just a lunch portion. Service was attentive and friendly even for an off time. Servers were questioning what we ordered but reclarified to ensure they had it right. And they did!! Beers came out timely, margaritas were made well, soups came out and cleared timely and food was served nice and hot. Atmosphere and vibe.. awesome!!! ON POINT!! loved it and can't rave enough. The space was vibrant and colorful. Upbeat music, bright green chair cushions, great decor and up beat and bright lightening for an overall and great experience and appeal. We loved this place and will definitely come back for dinner and another happy hour/ lunch date. Worth it for the price point, environment and overall experience. read more

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We really enjoyed the service and the flavorful food! The dinning/bar area is colorful and inviting. Felix and Parul were informative and wonderful hosts. We will be back! Personally enjoyed the tacos and taquitos. The fajitas were so good as well! The salsa though was so good - best we have had in a long time :) read more

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I suppose I should have done my due diligence before trying this place. When we got there we found out it's Indian fused with Mexican. Wouldn't know that from the name. That's not horrible in and of itself, but the food was close to being that. The chicken tacos were dry pieces of charcoal chicken with zero toppings or condiments on it. No sour cream, no pico, no cheese, no sauce. Nothing except dry cubed chicken and cilantro sprinkled on top. I am giving extra stars for the friendly service and nice decor. read more

What an amazing experience, excellent food and service. We were there on a Saturday night and the live music and atmosphere were incredible

The food does not taste good. The service is scripted. They cannot give correct answer to allergy inquiries. They just stand there confused. read more

I would give zero stars if I could. Their Taco Tuesday tacos were pathetic. Tasteless and bland. Their chips were weird tasting and fried in cheap smelly (or old) oil, and served cold (stale). Their entrees were ridiculous and they didn't have half the items on the dessert menu. Plus I was charged more than should have only to realize later despite paying a 20% tip. They gave me a cash refund (after defending their over charge) for what they wrongly over charged me for but I'd already paid taxes and tips on that total about so ended up paying more that I should have anyways. Won't be going back and won't recommend spending your hard earned money here. read more

Ok food. Good concept mixing Indian and Mexican but felt that flavors were lacking. Would like to see more spice. Veggie enchiladas had carrot and beefiest felt like it was steamed. read more

Not what we expected, this was our first visit. Nice service, but even the margherita was strange-tasting. No reason to return.

I've been here multiple times before and have always enjoyed the food but we have had so many issues with them charging for things that they said were free and also this time with the food item I ordered being "changed". Last time we came they charged us for a refill on the chips and salsa, so this time I let my friend know that it would be a charge if we wanted more...but the waiter came by and offered to bring a refill so I confirmed that there would be a charge like last time and he said there wouldn't be a charge and that they don't charge for refills.....so there's that.... I ordered the Fish taco platter, and when it came out it looked totally different and plain. I mentioned it to the waiter right away, and he says no this is how it is now. Ive ordered it twice before and that is NOT how it is. It is also described on the menu the way I had it before. So he got the menu and I showed him. Then the manager came over and said this is how it is now....well then it needs to be changed on the menu and I should have been told about this change! So they went to the back and came out with some chopped vegetables. I say ALL of this to say that I was so disappointed with the service here and it's not been just once. I will not be back. The food can be delicious but they have pulled some craziness too many times for me now. read more

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I ordered take out and overall I'd give it 3.5 stars. It's wasn't bad, but it also wasn't very good either. I had the paneer tikka enchiladas and they were fine. I liked the idea of it and have had Indian/Mexican fusion before so it's hard for me to not compare to mama Tigre which is just soooo much better. My food was ready when I got there, so easy enough to order online. The restaurant is brightly colored and fun inside. read more

Visited this restaurant for the first time yesterday. The ambiance is beautiful, the staff is friendly friendly, laid back and polite. I was very excited about the menu as they have more variety than other Indian/Mexican fusion spots. I had the paneer tikka tacos. I got the platter so it comes with three tacos, beans and rice. I did not get them with cilantro or onions, I hate both. So literally it was just paneer, but no extra sauce. Pretty dry. And the rice was just a basmati rice, pretty plain. The beans were good! Unfortunately, comparing and contrasting - the presentation was all there. Our food came out with a flower petal - beautiful. But not too much flavor. read more

Great food, awesome Tequila selection, super friendly owner, and... salsa dance lessons! Herndon Location rocks! read more

I was hoping this place was as good as some of the other Mexican Indian fusion places, but is was not. Fajitas were just okay but I was only given two small tortillas. I asked for one more and they charged a dollar. Tortilla soup was so bad I couldn't eat it. The place was empty and that should have been a sign. read more

Food was very good. It was pretty empty for a Saturday night so I didn't know what to expect. Our entire table REALLY enjoyed our meals. The chicken fajitas were some of the best I've had in a while. Loved all of the brightly colored decor also. Will definitely be back! read more

Really cool decor inside and it's a pretty big restaurant! The food was solid but nothing amazing. I tried the chicken tikka fajitas. The chicken was tandoori style and cooked really well, it was definitely an interesting blend of Indian and Mexican flavors. However, the rice and beans were Kindof plain that went along with this dish. I would come back again and try something else. read more

Edwin made the best Tamarind margaritas. Food was excellent and service was great. Recommend.