Overall this a good spot for a quick bite! The food is good, service is good and drinks were good. I got the nachos and a margarita. A combo you can't go wrong with! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's small inside so it's better for smaller groupings.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Jalapenos Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The food is good , another fave place I liked to go when I was pregnant. The service is great & [[HIGHLIGHT]]the crowd was cool[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

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Really wanted to like this place! Went in for a margarita... house marg was a turquoise disaster tasting like Powerade powder mixed with water and lime juice concentrate. Left with our drinks still full, $38 poorer. read more

the food was ABSOLUTELY delicious, everything came out exactly how we wanted it to be, the lady we had was an angel and served us wonderfully and fast plus she was the only server and her service game by herself was fast, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the atmosphere was very welcoming, you can sit where ever you like, its small but the food is worthy[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. overall it was good but the birria was a bit soggy for my boyfriend but overall experience was a 10/10. PS. get steak on everything read more

Jalapenos Mexican Grill - Birria Tacos, Burrito Grande (bowl), Wings, Carne Asada Fries - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This place is a gem! The place is small but the food and drinks are delicious! There was only one server and she was sweet and on top of all of the tables and device was quick. Prices were to be expected with a great happy hour. Home made flan was probably one of the best I've ever had. Huge Carmel taste. Would highly recommend this place. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute little authentic Mexican food spot on Cary ![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff were friendly and quick with the service. They had good options for vegetarians and you can always ask for no meat ! Def a spot I will be returning to ! read more

Jalapenos Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

We ordered the fajitas-chicken, steak, and shrimp. The dish was surprisingly underseasoned with little flavor. The queso and the salsa were a bit runny and not that flavorful either. The experience left us wanting for a more authentic Mexican experience with better and more flavors. I would try somewhere else in the area before returning. read more

I'm a born-and-raised Texan, so I grew up around incredible Mexican food. I just moved to Richmond and have been obsessing over finding truly authentic Mexican, and this is the place. I ordered the birria tacos and they were a blast of flavor, spice, and everything NICE. We ordered dinner at 8:00 PM on Thanksgiving and the service was still fast and friendly. Have I mentioned the food is amazing? Because it is. Eat here. You won't regret it. read more

I've stopped in here my last two visits to Richmond and I really enjoy this place. Has a bit of a whole in the wall vibe and The service is always very friendly and welcoming and food I enjoy. It is your standard Tex mex variety, which I enjoy just some standard Tex mex. I would recommend the burrito bowl. It was a big hit in my group and everyone was jealous they didn't order. Would def recommend a stop in if you're on cary st read more

The food and service was amazing. Our server was very sweet and punctual and kept checking up on us to make sure everything was great. My Birria Tacos were the best i've ever had.. so tender and juicy, I want to keep coming back just for them!! Definitely a 10/10. read more

Jalapenos Mexican Grill - Quesabirria - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Tacos Beria with consume on the side. Simply the best tacos I've ever had in my life. I owned a taco truck and sold over 100,000 tacos. None of them came close to the three I had here. The consume was so delicious. You could drink it by the glass. In other words: Get thee to Jalapeños as soon as humanly possible...or sooner. You're welcome! read more

I'm on a taco hunt so I ordered the carnitas and carne asada. The dinner is 3 tacos with rice and beans. They allow you to get one taco a different meat (I wish they sold individual tacos so I could've tried the Al pastor). The meat was pretty seasoned but I felt the carnitas were a little dry but still good. Now they have had the best corn shell I've had in my search. The shell had a little charred and a slight crisp. The service was nice and the staff was friendly. Shoutout to Stephany for being very attentive. The restaurant is not a large restaurant but colorful with a minimal decor. I will be back to try other things especially the drinks. read more

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Quick and refreshing Mexican food with flavor. The prices are extremely reasonable, especially for the area. The food is fresh and service efficient. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is urban Hispanic with pleasant music and seasonal decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Jalapenos Mexican Grill - Jalapeno Grill Special - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Irma the owner, food and drink is Amazing. Lot of tequilas and Mescal collection. We came for dinner and try almost all the tequilas, Highly recommended for Tequilas and mexican styles food! read more

Jalapenos Mexican Grill - Irma the owner - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The birria tacos here are delicious! Compared to other restaurants, especially for a Carytown location, the price was very affordable and fair to the customer. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service was awesome, and was a cozy break from the winter air.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Jalapenos Mexican Grill - Quesabirria - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Food is good--staff friendly--[[HIGHLIGHT]]atmosphere very quint and they always decorate for various holidays[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My only issue is lack of ventilation--when leaving our clothes and hair smell like food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Can't go wrong with Mexican and this spot doesn't fail. went in during happy hour and they have a nice menu. I had light lunch that day but could have ate for hours. the chicken taco was amazing simple but so flavorful. If you can eat it plain it's good but try the chips and queso with a margarita. Perfect location too, I'm going back! read more

Jalapenos Mexican Grill - I was on a 1500 calorie dietthe taco slapped, I'll be back! - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The food was ok. I came here with friends and everyone rated food as ok. The salsa and chips are free, but it's not very good. I got taco Mexicanos and the food is definitely missing something. The seasoning could be better, maybe missing sauce, definitely missing cilantro. I had to ask for extra cilantro since my taco don't have much of it. And in the end, they charged us a dollar for cilantro. Service was good though, but food isn't good enough for me to return. read more

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Best I found since moving from California. Everything was tasty, not over salted balanced flavors. Was terrific.

My sister, wife, and friends stopped by Jalapeños for a quick bite while in Carytown. I had high hopes in relation to the high ratings of the restaurant but overall it was just a fair meal. The service was nice and quick and I enjoyed the enchiladas verde and refried beans. The rice could have had a bit more seasoning. My wife asked for some extra cilantro so we were unexpectedly charge for the extra couple pinches of herb. The table gave mixed reviews on their food so 3 stars seemed to be a fair rating overall. read more

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The food was tasty - well made and a nice portion size. Getting our meals was a long, drawn-out process. We went for lunch on a workday. It took quite awhile for someone to take our order. She kept returning several times asking what our order was even though she had written it down and could have referred to it. Our soft drinks and water weren't delivered until we asked about them. When the food came, I was given the wrong order - it was for someone at another table. She didn't come by to pick it up until I opened up a foil packet that seemed strange for my burrito order. I don't know if I'll come back. Although the food is decent, it's just not worth it to waste my time, particularly during a work lunch break. read more

This is my second or third time visiting and they've made some improvements since I was here last, now they have nice booths. The food was good, they have a few vegetarian items on the menu. The salsa that comes with the chips is good tasting, but it was really thin, just tomato sauce and chunks of onion. It's never been too crowded, despite being in Carytown. read more

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We LOVE Jalapeños!!! It has great gluten free options and margaritas!!! It now also has a great outdoor seating! Go now! :) read more

Jalapenos Mexican Grill - It's so cute!!!! - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Worst Mexican food experience I've ever had and not authentic at all. Margaritas are neon green and taste like candy - clearly a cheap mixer and very little actual alcohol. I love guacamole and theirs is inedible, 1 bite in and it is the worst money I've ever spent. Their happy hour pricing is no different than normal pricing too, total scam. Tacos with overcooked chewy meat and everything is bland. Even the salsa tastes watery and store bought. Cannot believe the other reviews for this place and do not understand how they have any business. Only positive is there is no wait and you can get seated right away, which should've been a warning... read more

Great food and service. Excellent choice. Like the combos. Flavor was good. Portion sizes large but not insane. read more

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I don't want to be cruel, but I've been twice. After the first visit, right after they opened, I didn't think they'd last long. That they have, enticed me to try again. I won't go a third time. The first time, we ordered jalapeños wrapped in bacon; we got frozen poppers--no bacon. Today, I had a beef burrito, admittedly not expecting anything wondrous, but really. One burrito with a little barely seasoned ground beef, between runny refried beans and some rice. The chips and salsa--well, I've had tomato juice thicker than the salsa. All in all, the most profoundly mediocre Mexican food I've ever had. And I've had Mexican food all over the country. But, the service was quick and the staff friendly. So, there's that. Still, just don't. read more

Was looking for food in Carytown after completing an activity and have this place a try. When we walked in, we were politely greeted by Maria who also served us. I started with the chips and salsa which was delicious! I had a hard time choosing what to get and she recommended the Quesabirria. It was delicious but messy to eat so have napkins on deck! I would definitely revisit this restaurant, the service was amazing and so was the food. No complaints!! read more

Jalapenos Mexican Grill - 3 Piece Quesabirria - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I've been wanting to try Jalapenos for many moons despite the restaurant name (I loathe the pepper). Their menu is long and lovely. Finally, the opportunity arose to place an order last week. I placed a fairly large order around 11:15 a.m. for my team ahead of a meeting via ChopChopRVA. The food arrived on time, hot, and looked delicious off the bat. They also included two heaping bags of chips with sides of salsa. I ordered the Nachos Supremo without jalapenos for my lunch. It was large but not crazy big -- perfect size -- and was delicious. I hate when nachos arrive soggy, and fortunately these were not. I wouldn't save them for a second sitting, though. I heard positive feedback on the rest of the order as well, and I wouldn't hesitate to order from them again. read more

Jalapenos Mexican Grill - Nachos Supremos - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Yum, yum, yum! The veggie fajitas were the best I've ever had! Like delectable good. Service was good. Guacamole was fresh. The chips weren't salted, but the salsa made up for it. Whenever we come through Richmond, we will seek this place out! read more

By Far one of the worst experiences at a Hispanic restaurant. I would say most of their popularity comes from the fact that it's on Cary Street and not its food quality. First the salsa is by far one of the worst salsas I've come across , tasting mostly like canned tomato paste than an actual blended salsa. The fact it looks like a soup is disappointing and makes me sad at the fact that the onions taste better than the salsa itself. Second the enchiladas man so disappointing at the fact that the side dishes taste better than enchiladas themselves make me angry. Salsa verde would honestly save this part of the menu rather than relying on their ranchero that once again might contain that tomato paste and taste horrible. Third of all the SPIKED JARRITO by FAR ONE OF THE WORST ALCOHOLIC DRINKS EVER I paid nearly 15 bucks for this drink that you should keep in mind is probably worth 2.50 at the local convenience. I bet i only got one shot for one of the worst drinks possibly created. I don't know how else to say how disappointing this experience was. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service was wonderful very kind lady and the ambiance seems really fun and amazing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would give this place 1 star but I give it two stars due to the vibes and the kind service. Thanks a lot for ruining my DATE. read more

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Small, basic Mexican joint. Got a chicken fajita quesadilla, burrito California and two beers. For the price point, you can get more and better at a nicer place. Remember when all Mexican dishes came with rice and beans? Not here. Hole in the wall kind of place in the heart of Carytown, but the food is okay. read more

Jalapenos Mexican Grill - Chicken fajita quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I was pleasantly surprised by how affordable and delicious the food was. I was expecting just build your own tacos but to my surprise they had a menu and a bar. The restaurant is extremely small with a couple of tables and bar seating. We went on a Sunday and they had a lunch menu till 3. The lunch deal are a straight up steal and was enough food for two people. The meal was fresh even the corn tortilla was perfect and didn't break when eating it with our meal. I got a draft beer, Pacifico 3.50 which was nice and crisp. Our meal came out in a timely manner and our chips were hot , salsa was fresh. I will be definitely coming back here again. Don't sleep on this place! read more

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Great value and tasty food. Stopped for lunch and sidled up to the bar counter. We quickly got drinks and a menu and got out order in. Munched on chips and tasty, zingy, salsa during the short wait for our food. My wife got the Shrimp Fajita lunch special, and I got the lunch California Burrito. Both were fresh tasting, hot, flavorful, and delicious! Generous serving size; plenty for lunch. Sign on the window said margarita drinks are coming soon. Yum, yum, yum. read more

Had a late lunch here, and the experience was very positive. The service was friendly. The food was great. Had the fish tacos, which did not disappoint. Salsa was the right kinda spicy. Highly recommend. read more

I love this spot so much, the food is authentic and the best I've had anywhere in va so far. The Enchiladas Jalapeños is my go-to, the ranchero sauce is to die for. I need to try more on the menu but i just love that dish so much lol. I hope they stick around in carytown for years to come. Thanks guys. read more

Jalapenos Mexican Grill - Enchiladas Jalapeño - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I thought Jalapeños Mexican Grill was a great spot for no-fuss tex mex food. I loved how each table gets free chips and salsa. I got the vegetarian quesadilla and a frozen mango margarita. The quesadilla was stuffed with veggies and incredibly filling. The margarita was a huge service size in my opinion and delicious! It is a good bang for your buck restaurant that serves simple and good food. Waiters were quick to bring our orders. It's pretty laid back and not fancy so would recommend for casual occasions! read more

This place is perfect! The service is amazing and the food is so hot, fast, and perfectly prepared. The staff, no matter who is working, is the best example of professionalism and grace. read more

This place is amazing! Great food and amazing service! The food is so fresh and the spices are complex and delicious! Christine and Brandi were both so friendly and great! read more

It's a super small restaurant with 5 tables and 6 bar chairs. So be prepared to wait. Chips and salsa are meh. Salsa was really runny making it hard to dip. The house margarita had a soapy taste to it. Just use a store brought mix. The younger waitress wasn't using a measuring device for the alcohol which caused her to severely under mix the drinks she barely put half a shot into someone's drink. So take proper measures to ensure your drinks are mixed properly. The real shine in this place is the food. Ordered the Arroz con Pollo which was seasoned really good. Their homemade hot sauce was another treat as well. My sister order chicken nachos and advised that the chicken was seasoned really well but the nachos came with too much lettuce piled on the top to truly enjoy the nachos themselves. Overall I'd still return not for drinks but for the food if the quality remains the same. Hopefully they fix their drink experience cause then it would be really good. read more

First time here...easy location in Carytown, though be aware that parking and traffic can be hectic/stressful. It is a small place, about five-six tables. The staff was very friendly and the menu had a lot of selection. Three out of five is because the tacos were a bit disappointing... the fish tacos looked great, with lots of fresh toppings, but there only a few bits of fish; the carnitas tacos has the same fresh toppings, but the meat needed more seasoning. I would come back here and try again...maybe something else. Also, it is a load and noisy place, so go there to eat and not have a conversation. Sorry no photos... :( read more