El Jalapeños Authentic Mexican Restaurant
| Address: | 1313 W 117th St, Cleveland, OH 44107, USA |
| Phone: | +1 216-226-9765 |
| Site: | eljalapenos.com |
| Rating: | 4.3 |
| Working: | 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10:30PM 12–10:30PM 12–9PM |
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Hunney Bunney
This was by far the worse place Ive eaten Mexican food. I had to send several items back and I had my granny with me she usually eat all of her food but she was turned off by the third bite mind you she eats like a bird! I told the girl that waited on is she didnt like it we are sending it back and dont want anything else, she was rude and short even from the beginning. She brought me the check and still hadnt taken off the entre we sent back so I ask for the manager and she got smart with me and the manager and owner were not nice or professional all of the food was DISGUSTING mushy ground meat soggy Tacos yuck and the gauc yuck yuck we will never come here again only people who havent had real Mexican food will love it because they dont know any better. I wish I could give -0 stars!!!!!!!!!
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Katherine Sonnenberg
Unfortunately, I would tell you to save your money and go elsewhere. Went on Sunday at 12:50pm, the restaurant opened at 12. No other patrons were in the restaurant and the staff looked surprised when we walked in the door. We ordered guacamole with our chips and salsa, the Fajitas de la Casa, and the Enchiladas Verdes lunch special. Most things were relatively tasteless, including the refried beans, Mexican rice, guacamole dip, and the fajita meal. I will say the Enchiladas Verdes was great, the green sauce was very tasty. There were also a few very persistent flies present throughout the meal, which made it harder to enjoy the food.
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Lauren Gareau
We used to love coming here. We hadnt been in a couple of years, and it has certainly gone downhill. I ordered a quesadilla de fajita, and my two of kids ordered quesadillas. The Cheese wasnt even melted in any of them. It was literally cold. Our server didnt come back until it was too late and not even worth sending them back. My other sons tacos were super watery to the point where the shell was just a big mushy gross mess. I told the waitress about the quesadillas being cold, and she did take one of the kids meals off. I dont know if there are new owners or what, but its not what it used to be!
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Lavona Hickson
This restaurant has a rather intimate atmosphere, as seating is limited. Upon entering, you seat yourself around the rectangular "bar" with a copy of the menu and a pencil in hand to mark your order. I highly recommend choosing the five roll deal they have--the lobster roll is amazing, and the salmon roll has a very delicate texture on the tongue. Though the rolls are small, they are very filling! I was disappointed by the time I finished my last roll of the set menu as I wanted to continue to eat, but I walked out with a very content stomach.
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Cyntia Spadafore
When in for taco Tuesday around lunch time, this is usually one of my favorite places to eat so I was truly disappointed when my pulled beef tacos were full of huge pieces of fat and the taste was awful. The person I was having lunch with could not eat her tacos either. I sent back one of my tacos and showed the waitress a large piece of fat that took up nearly the whole taco and she took the one taco off the tab and when I mentioned that all of our tacos or of the same quality they were not taken off the tab.. Very disappointed
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Robert Bradley
Use to be my favorite place Ive boycotted them once for the terrible way I was treated by management I obviously was eating there enough to rack up belly point for their "enjoy an appetizer on the house" only to be told I cant use it... So after the year and a half boycott I come in and order my usual but instead of the way I usually get it it was completely different and no complimentary chips and salsa then ONCE AGAIN THE BELLY POINTS WERENT AVAILABLE THIS TIME CAUSE THE MACHINE WAS BROKE
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Anny Oh
Our server forgot 2 orders and the server did not understand what was being ordered. She had to go back and forth asking what was ordered. The food was horrible. The rice was hard and it smelled like smoke. My medium well steak turned out to be well done and very hard to chew. We ordered some drinks and she brought the wrong ones. And in the middle of eating she asked if we needed carry out boxes. Worst service ever and we will never go back.
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Katie Miller
Worst service ever. I did not receive the right food and could not even tell anyone because our waitress was no where to be found. Finally asked another woman working if I could just have a refund because my husband had already finished eating his meal. Plus on top of everything, the food he received and the incorrect food I received were both awful. Drove 30 minutes to get here because it was recommended to us but never ever going back again.
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ShaunFriedman
Everything inside El Jalapenos is super fresh. You can tell by their homemade salsa, because it has hints of fresh herbs and tang mixed with spicy notes and well played onions. The place is clean and home like, and they make you feel welcome. The chile relleno was especially good because of the egg part! Frozen Marg on point. What stands out here is the Quality and the Freshness. You simply cant go wrong.
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A Private User
LOVE El Jalepenos. We try to go there at least once a month, and we are not people who like to go to the same place over and over again. But the food is just that good. Their chicken quesadilla and chese enchiladas are by far the best Ive ever as well as the fajitas, there seems to always be a waiter coming out with it. So good would recommend to anybody, even my grandma.
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Andy Mathay
The staff at El Jalapenos are great. Food is what one wants it to be--no frills, simple and to the point. My only question is about the article in the name: why isnt it Los? I took very little Spanish in school but this goes against the conventions I thought were in place. Maybe thats the point--going against conventions at El Jalapenos? I like that even more.
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Neam Zalzala
Excellent place! We were a group of 15 with kids and there was enough space. We called to reserve and the table was ready when we got there. Very clean... even the bathroom. The service was friendly and fast. Great vegitarian selection! I had the shrimp fajita and it was packed with shrimp. Good size portions....even the kids menu.
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Eric Zygai
Happy hour is AMAZING. 2-6 Sunday thru Thursday. Half off tacos and drafts and something with margaritas. Plus they have a taco bar that includes their salsas, pico de gallo, lettuce, sour cream, jalapeños, etc. which is great bc places never include enough of these delicious condiments with the meal. Staff is quick and friendly. Do it.
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Mike Jones
I love this place. One of my all time favorite Mexican restaurant joints. Every meal is always made perfectly and Ive never had an order come out wrong. Ive celebrated dozens of birthdays and other events there and they are totally accommodating to our party which sometimes had upwards of 20 people. Great food and atmosphere.
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Sara Humphreys
So Delicious. Love the ambiance. One of the few Mexican restaurants that actually seasons their meat well. I highly recommend to anyone! P.S. My daughter and I were there when a man proposed. Cutest thing ever and El Jalapenos just added to their special moment. Kudos to the staff there!
