Cara is a great waitress. Works really hard. Neighborhood restaurant with good food and fantastic specials!

A great spot for margaritas and tacos! We really enjoyed the cheese dip for an appetizer as well as the fried ice cream for dessert. read more

Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

You know we've been in the neighborhood for four years and hadn't tried this spot out. The verdict for us was that it made for a nice family dinner where everyone found something they liked. It's been around for a while, and almost has a small-town charm to it. The portions are plentiful, and nothing is super spicy as it's more of a crowd-pleaser, Tex-Mex kind of spot. That being said, we had: - Chips and salsa; salsa doesn't have a lot of kick but is flavorful. Chips are dry and saltless. -Guac for the table; this was very good and we all chowed down. -Chicken fajitas split between my wife and I; really good! Nice veggies, good quality chicken, flavorful and lots of food. -Sides of beans for the girls; my youngest enjoyed the chips and her black beans, my oldest tore through her refried beans, and made little tacos with the black beans and cheese. She also got a cheesy bean burrito off the kids menu where they forgot the beans, but she ate some of it. -Skinny margs for the grownups. Again in a nostalgic sort of way, we enjoyed being at a place where there are lots of other families, tons of chips ground up into the carpet as the dinner rush was fully underway, and they call out table numbers when they seat folks over a little microphone. Sometimes it's fun to go to the super trendy spots, and sometimes it's fun to feel like you walked into 1998 again and relive some old memories, even if this was our first time here. read more

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I don't get it. People LOVE this spot. The food is mediocre, if you're looking for real Mexican. The service is friendly, but normally very slow. The place isn't very clean. If you order to-go, it's always wrong. And yet, lots of people recommend this restaurant. Maybe i've just gone on really bad nights (like 6 times). read more

Been to Jalapenos for dinner several times as I live in the area. It's definitely got a family vibe. The food is good but not excellent. It's also expensive for what it is. However, sit down restaurants are just expensive everywhere nowadays. The chips and salsa are a highlight for the kids. The service was generally good. They can get busy but our drinks are rarely empty and the chips and salsa just keep coming. So I would recommend for a family friendly, low key dinner spot. read more

I got this on a whim as a pickup order for lunch one day and was not disappointed! The Chicken Queso Salad was so good that I wanted more as soon as it was done. The lettuce was super fresh with great flavors from the peppers, tomatoes and cheese. Plus the shredded chicken was cooked perfectly. A little bit of the salsa mixed in added the perfect amount of heat and flavor to the mix. I also got some chips on the side which were good but could've been salted more in my opinion. Otherwise, the salad was the star of the show and definitely warranted a trip in person to get the full experience. I had heard good things about this place from people who have frequently gone there for years and it definitely lived up to the hype. Highly recommend! read more

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I love Jalapenos and normally have nothing but positive things to say. Today, was different. My waitress walked away from my table just as I was about to place my order. When I ultimately placed it, I asked for my burrito with jalapeno dip. She told me there was an $4 charge to add that to the lunch special. I was fine with that. The problem? They made it the regular way and that burrito they brought me wasn't good at all. Couple that with a soggy crunchy taco I asked them to add and today was an off game for Jalapenos. Hoping for better on the next visit. read more

Chimichanga add jalapeño dip instead if red sauce, all rice/no beans, add guac and sour cream. Pitcher of margs. So fire, so much food. Yum yum yum in my tum read more

Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant - Chimichanga with jalp dip. - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

If you were looking for a Mexican restaurant in the Kansas City area, then you need to check out Jalapeños in the Brookside neighborhood! We started off with the jalapeño queso dip as well as some margaritas! He went with the tacos, and I went with the Santa Cruz entrée! We sat up at the bar, but there's plenty of tables and booths. We absolutely love the salsa at this spot, which is why we go so much! Check out jalapeños for your next night out! read more

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We've been going to Jalapenos in Brookside since 2013 with my husband, as well as brought our daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter for years. Now here with our 2nd granddaughter making it a tradition. Rand, Kara, Rachael, and Nicole are our favs! read more

Great food and service. Fun Brookside location. Patio is awesome Food is good. Bartender makes great margaritas!! read more

Great Salsa. Great Chips. Tamales awesome. Service great. Had to drive hard bargain with hostess for open window table. I'm sorry but as a customer I don't give a fat rats ass about your waitress seating chart. Not that big of a place. Waiter can walk 3 extra steps :). If a preferred table open, I am going to take it :)Margaritas ok... not great. I am going back cause food was awesome!!! read more

I have been a regular customer for probably 30 years, been there dozens of times. I have recommended Jalapenos over and over again. Yesterday just was awful. Food was just okay, delivered cold. Chips cold. The blond waitress who has been there for years was cold and short tempered, complaining she was the only one serving and obviously couldn't spare a moment. Finally brought extra napkins for the messy wings, threw them down on our table, but by then, wings were cold. Asked for water refill, she poured the refill then managed to drip across the entire table. Honestly, I don't think I have ever left a negative review. But, have been a regular customer and the service was horrid. And, the urine smells from the open bathrooms are beyond belief. ABSOLUTE STENCH WALKING IN FROM THE BACK PARKING LOT! read more

We've been coming here for 25+ years-it's a family fave historically. I love the actualwait staff, but the hostessing is terrible on a busy evening-quoted 20 min waits can be an hour or more. It just seems like it's always on a struggle bus to function. Tonight they blew up Our carrot order and they are polite and fixed it but we couldn't eat together due to the running back and forth to get our corrected order... Ira frustrating. read more

Stopped in on Saturday evening to pack house. We were able to get two chairs at the bar and the service was fantastic. Ordering our margaritas. The bartender asked if we wanted a house or a different brand of tequila which he was able to discuss detail. As we sat and drink, enjoyed our chips and salsa. The chips are a little thicker than what I'm accustomed to, but they're perfect for digging guacamole. I had an à la cart tostada and my date had à la cart chile relleno. This location has a great mix of regulars and visitors from other areas of the city. read more

We popped in for a quick dinner and were seated immediately. The service was efficient and polite. The food is standard Tex-mex - tasty and filling. The chips and salsa were good and we got some white cheese dip which was good too. (Next time we'll arrive a little earlier for happy hour!) read more

This place used to be fabulous...and hey, maybe it still is and this was just an off day but the best word to describe it now is "meh". Had the Jalapeno Dip Burrito...my go to order...it was dry, tasteless...used to come covered in cheese dip/sauce...now it feels like you're getting the bare minimum amount. Wasn't impressed. And oh hey, now there's a PA system in use that makes you feel like you're eating in a McDonald's (or maybe more apt, Taco Bell) drive thru lane...so much for ambience. I might go back to see if today was just an off day (I'm sure the PA system will still be in use though...) but not in any rush. Sad, really. read more

Love this place! If you're just looking for some good Tex Mex, this is the spot. Great menu with plenty to choose from for all diets. They can also accommodate large parties which is helpful! I went last minute with a party of about 15. Our server was so attentive! Always had our waters and chips and salsas full. Their portion sizes are pretty large and the burritos enormous! Margaritas are a bit sweet and tequila lacking for me, but everything else was 5 stars. read more

Food.AMAZING. Margs: AMAZING . However the reason I continue to return. The staff. The service is amazing here. Kara, Rand, Rachel....i could go on forever. No wonder it's a Brookside staple. read more

We like this place and eat here regularly. Last night I ordered the Chicken Verde burrito like I always do. Funny thing is that there was not one piece of chicken in the burrito. It was all cheese beans and potatoes. DO BETTER! Also you had two hostesses at the stand, the place is packed and they couldn't stay off their phones. read more

I mean tex mex places has better food than this it's disappointing for sure ,when you look at the servers you don't wanna eat at all anymore lose you're appetite, and they are not put together and they don't look presentable if anything they look miserable like the food . I am very surprised that this place is still open. Lack of seasoning on food can't even wash dishes correctly it's half ass . Re - do everything before someone make sure this place is shut down. For good. read more

Jalapeños is great. They have so many good options that will satisfy anyone. I always start with a house margarita, rocks, salt. Simple, straightforward. It's just a tasty classic that pairs with the chips and salsa. You can get a jug to well sit keep that in your back pocket. Jalapeño dip is a must. Another classic that also goes by margarita dip/espinaca dip at other places but a consistent, solid pre dinner app. Monday's is bogo taco night and it's definitely worth it. I got the ground beef tacos. They're very similar to margaritas. These are stuffed with lots of meat and cheese, fresh lettuce and tomato. I also like the chicken flautas. Again, lots of meat and they come with a side of guac and sour cream. My other favorite is the pork tamales. They come with rice and beans and I always have leftovers. read more

Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant - Beef Tacos Chicken Flauta Jalapeño Dip Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Jalapeño queso was good. I ordered the chicken flautas and tostada. They were dry and unseasoned. Nice and crispy texture though. The atmosphere was nice and proper though. They were very nice at the door and let me bring my service dog. read more

Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant - Jalapeño queso was really good. Chicken flauta was dry and unseasoned along with the tostada. Ambiance was nice and proper though. - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

The food was good. It was the run of the mill Mexican food for the KC area. I would recommend nachos with fries instead of chips. However, nothing special. Parking spots are few in the Brookside area during dinner time. This place is well loved and busy but the service is good. A little slow at times with a full house. read more

Food: I'm sad to say that this was a regular non special Mexican restaurant. Chips and salsa arrive at the table once you are seated. Chips were warm so that's a plus, but the salsa was plain. My margarita did not taste like a normal marg ..: it gave me more of a daiquiri vibe. I sent it back. For my meal I had the fajita burrito with steak. The amount of meat in the burrito was small, like half of the burrito only had two pieces of meat. It did not come with any sides or anything also. Service: The waitress was very attentive. She kept the chips, salsa, and water filled at ALL times. We never had to ask. Environment: The inside isn't updated at all. Everything looks old, and decorations are minimum. Overall I would not go back because I can get better Mexican food in KC. Plus, I need to have a Marg that hits! read more

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Server was nice, food took over 30 minutes to get and this was during a non-busy lunch time. Very small lunch menu. Had the southwest egg rolls appetizer and they tasted like old grease. Burrito didn't have any seasoning. read more

We came in for some guacamole and enjoyed the the attentiveness of the waitstaff. Jessie, our waiter, made sure our glasses were never empty and that we were satisfied with our food. The staff move like a well-oiled machine. read more

Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant - The Supreme Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

This place is great!!! The area it is in is a hidden gem!! Lots of nice restaurants in this little area. Jalapeños has great food and an awesome atmosphere! I got the jalapeño dip burrito with grilled pork and it did not disappoint! My wife got the fish tacos and those were great as well! If I must say I will be returning to this very location in the near future! Our server Michael was a very friendly person and was prompt with our order and any extras that we needed. read more

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I eat here every time I am around the area. It taste like Arizona mexican food. Absolutely so good. Enchiladas are a must.

This review is for the Overland Park location on 6/15/24 My family and I have eaten at this location for many years and for the past 2 times we've had badly made food, tonight was the worst..I ordered a Cheese enchilada dinner with rice and black beans and the enchilada had absolutely no taste what so ever and seemed undercooked, how does that happen? I even had my wife taste em and she was discussted. No only were the enchiladas made bad, the tortilla chips were horrible, it looked like all they did was dump the whole bag of uncut corn tortillas in oil and dump them in a bag, we got the whole tortilla and not smaller sized chips. Something is going on at this location and I DO NOT RECOMMEND EATING THERE!!!! read more

The food was good, but not spectacular. I had the Chilie Rellenos and my Girlfriend had the combo #1. Rellenos were probably about a 4, combo #1 was just OK, but was a ton of food. Chips were warm and refilled often. The service was great. I would try it again to check out other things on the menu. Keep in mind, they do not take reservations, but we got right in at 7 pm on a Friday with a party of four. read more

I came home to visit fam and this place is just the same as all the times before when I went growing up. My fam went around 3pm which was perfect because there were not many people there and they even were nice enough to give us the option to sit in a booth in the closed off section since there were 5 of us in our party. I love their chips n salsa. My go to is always chicken tacos. My fam likes the crispy beef tacos, chicken queso salad, chicken enchiladas... We are prob going to go back again this week before I leave town again since it'll be a while since I can come back! read more

I came to Jalapeños with my friend for lunch, and we sat at the bar. It was clean and spacious. The bartender got us water, a basket of chips, and two bowls of salsa. We both ordered a frozen margarita as well. They had a decent selection of lunch items. Both of us got the chicken taco with meat enchiladas (50 cents extra). The chicken meat was really dry and the taco shell fell apart when we picked it up, so we ended up having to eat it with a fork. The enchilada was better, as it was smothered in delicious cheese sauce! The dish came with rice and beans as well. Overall, our bartender service was great, but the food wasn't what we expected. read more

Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant - Lunch specials (from their website) - Mexican Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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The food quality does not match the quality of service or the price you pay. I went to Jalapeños with two friends, and they would only give us two salsas, even after we asked for more. The waitress spent more time trying to upsell our table than being helpful. Also the waitress would refill our waters by reaching over our food while we were eating and soak our food in water spillage. Overall, their food was not great. I had a mucho chimichanga, and it was NOT worth 17 dollars. The rice was extremely dry, and my chimichanga tasted weird. The restaurant also took at least 5 minutes of us waiting at the front to seat us when they were not busy. The ambiance of the restaurant is nice but not worth your dollar. I would not go again. read more

Cheese enchiladas 1.29.23 I ordered at the last minute & got there at closing. Adrienne was very nice & understanding. The enchiladas & rice were enough for 2 easily. read more

We met family here for Sunday lunch. Seating was quick. Chips, salsa, and water were delivered shortly after we were seated. Our server was cheerful and efficient, without being annoying. The food was good, I had two puffy pork tacos with rice and beans. We were able to have a conversation without shouting. Teens were able to sit outside to avoid being seen with adults. Overall a good experience, easy casual atmosphere for a relaxed lunch. read more

Very good food! Best service I have had for a long time. This was my first time coming here, but to me our waiter was tentative and polite. Never felt like they were gone to long or to short! read more

Jalapeños is an amazing restaurant. Every time I've been there the food has been wonderful. Their white cheese dip is super delicious and we get it almost every time we are there. I love the tacos. My sisters get a variety of items but each time we have enjoyed our food. read more

Went here with a group for a birthday dinner. I used to like this place, but there was nothing good about my meal.

Stopped in for lunch on Saturday. Parking is a bit of a pain but our friendly waitress and cozy booth made it worthwhile. Not to mention the margaritas and white cheese dip! In my opinion, their margaritas are in the top 3 in K.C. My husband and I had margaritas, jalapeño dip and we also each had a mini beef chimichanga topped with jalapeño dip. Everything was delicious! read more