I love that they have 2 different cultures in one restaurant. I ordered the halal this time. It's always tasty and fresh. You can also eat in if you like. I definitely have gone back several times. read more

Jalapeño Fresh Mexican Bistro - Lamb kabob - Mexican Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

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From 2011-2017, in the foodie wonderland of Portland, homicide detective Nick Burkhardt, alongside his partner Hank, investigated crimes in and among the intersecting creature communities of Wesen (pronounced Vessen), whose true forms often only Nick can see, because he is a Grimm or ancestral monster-hunter. But what if, instead of the Douglas fir-dominated city of Portland, those thriving communities of Wesen could be found instead in the small town of Laurel, Maryland, centrally located between the major metropolises of Baltimore and Washington, DC? And what if, as in the show, Nick temporarily lost his Grimm abilities and had to resort to observing what, to the rest of us, looks like human behavior? Nick would have to choose spots that would appeal to multiple communities. One such spot, located at 13600 Baltimore Ave, adjacent to PetSmart, is Jalapeño Fresh Mexican Bistro, which serves memorable Halal Mexican dishes (taco bowls, quesadillas, burritos) in addition to delicious Halal Afghan and Indian fusion entrees (Tandoori Chicken, Lamb Shank or Chops, the Chicken Tikka Club, Veggie Platter, Kofta, and Naan). There, Nick might come across the reformed Blutbad (wolf) Monroe, a clock repairer, who, to the disdain of his family, has shunned red meat and become a vegetarian; the Fuchsbau (fox) Rosalie, whose woge (pronounced vohguh) transformation is much more subtle and who shares a similarly powerful sense of smell; the helpful yet cowardly and often-meddling Eisbiber (ice beaver) Bud; or even one of the darker, more dangerous species--the Hexenbiest (witch-beast), Hundjager (dog-hunter), or Lausenschange (snake). All might find entrees for purchase that appeal to their cloaked or hidden forms. But, if you bring kids, be cautious to avoid the weeping woman seated at a corner table, outwardly showing grief for her lost children. She might just be La Llorona, a specter even a Grimm should be wary of. read more

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Met my friend for lunch on 8/10, so I've really lagged on reviewing! There's plenty of free parking but google maps was a little confused (frequently happens within shopping areas!) and I ended up circling a bit. Others have mentioned the setup, so I don't really need to go into it. I will say though, the choices are staggering! It took both of us several minutes to figure out what to order. I chose the gyro wrap and they got lamb kabobs, which came with two sides and they were really pleased that spiced pumpkin was an option. I'd say we waited about 10 minutes, which isn't bad since it was obviously very fresh. Although we ordered and paid at the counter, the food was brought to our table. My gyro had a good balance of ingredients and the meat was perfectly spiced and tender. I took half of it home to devour later and it was just as good reheated the next day. My friend's food looked delicious and they pronounced it "excellent", with very tender kabobs and tasty sides. The salad was "crisp and fresh". They also love the Tandoori naan, and took half of it home for later. They had a can of soda, as well, while I didn't have a drink. It was a belated birthday lunch for them, so it was my treat. I was very pleased with the bill of $33. I tipped in cash. We actually agreed that although we seldom revisit a restaurant as we like to try a new one each month, we want to return in order to try more of the excellent food. read more

Jalapeño Fresh Mexican Bistro - Naan, lamb kabobs on rice with green salad and spiced pumpkin - Mexican Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Just rode pass and was closed. A New Mexican Grill place is coming soon ‍ Hopefully not the same owners but under a different name. Jalapeno Fresh was a true epic fail. Food dry and lacked seasoning. read more

Stopped in on the recommendation of my brother. Now this place is unique because they serve Mexican and Afghan cuisine. They also have a few other items such as their seafood fries that don't fit either cuisine. It was not crowded on a Sunday afternoon. I got the meat lovers for two to take home. It is in the upper right corner of the menu pictured. Here is a picture of what you get with the meat lovers. The food is excellent. 4 stars read more

Jalapeño Fresh Mexican Bistro - Mexican Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

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The Mexican food here sucks. I should have gone to Los Primos. The "birria tacos" were dryyyyy and flavorless. The cheese wasn't 'melted The onion wasn't even chopped, looked like someone tried and got lazy. The steak and cheese was hella greasy Leaving a 1 star instead of a 2 because of the wings. The chicken wings we received were raw Not coming back.. read more

This place is clear not the same i haven't been in 3yrs .I think it's under new management. The place looks nice on the inside but the food is not the same. What restaurant runs out of fries lol read more

Jalapeño Fresh Mexican Bistro - Beef and fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

I was in the mood for Mexican food and wanted something other than a Chipotle burrito. When I pulled up to the restaurant I was surprised that they advertise serving halal meat so predominantly. I counted seven signs around the restaurant at least. The menu consists of a little bit of everything. You can get an American burger, a Mexican quesadilla, and Middle Eastern kabobs in one place. I decided to get an order of beef samosas with chutney and a chicken quesadilla. Alongside the quesadilla I got the lime avocado dipping sauce which was really the star of the show. Everything was absolutely perfect. The samosas were light and flaky and paired perfectly with the chutney. The quesadilla was filling and the chicken was plentiful. This is my new go-to for Mexican food. Next time I plan on ordering the Make Your Own burrito. read more

All I can say is wow! The portions for the plates are HUGE, the naan is super well made, and the lamb/chicken combo was the one of the best I've had. While both meats were fully cooked, they weren't difficult to chew or rubbery. Service was quick and the place is spotless. Definitely try this place out. read more

3.5 rating. My parents live in Laurel and this place popped up on Yelp as something I should try, so being the Mexican food aficionado that I am, I had to check them out. Went on a Sunday and the place was pretty empty. There were only two guys working, one in front of the counter and one in the back kitchen. They weren't super friendly or inviting - but it was a rainy Sunday and they hardly had customers, so they are forgiven for that. Ordering was easy, I chose a taco salad that I could assemble myself. My bf chose a specialty burrito that needed to go to the back kitchen to be assembled for the most part. The place seemed clean enough, but a couple of the booth options seemed like they hadn't been wiped down after the last folks ate. The food though, was good. The meat was seasoned well and the salsas and sauces were also pretty flavorful. I wouldn't say they are at chipotle or qdoba level of deliciousness as yet but it wasn't disappointing. They give you a good portion of food for a decent price, so this place is worth popping by if you're in the area and in the mood for something new. I would definitely go back to try some of the other specialities they have on the menu. read more

Jalapeño Fresh Mexican Bistro - Taco salad with creamy cilantro dressing - Mexican Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Our family's go to restaurant when we want fresh delicious Mexican food. We've tried various items and all has been delicious. The shrimp and fish tacos are one of my favorite. Shrimp and fish are grilled when ordered with your choice of topping. Also, there homemade chips is so so good. I'm super picky. These are not to thick or thin with a nice crunch. A must have every time. They carry a nice variety of toppings to accompany Burritos, Nacho, tacos with meat kind choices of chicken, steak or ground beef. The sauces comes in mild, medium, or hot. They also have vegetarian options but can't speak to those. Minus a star due to the limited drink options. Would be nice if they had more juice options for those of us that's no big soda drinkers. read more

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Was walking over to try the Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery, when I was struck - Yes; struck by a whiff of something amazing. Grilled meats, spices - the aromas were incredible. I wasn't hungry that day but vowed to come back and so I have been, week after week, for a month now - going on month two. Everything is homemade, fresh ingredients, lots of cilantro, avocado, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos - do not skip anything, pile it high and where the pants with the extra waist bands - for this meal, good portion sizes. What I have tried so far - fragrant spinach, curried potatoes with chickpeas, eggplant/garlic/tomatoes, lamb shank (huge, tender, braised in lamb stock, spices), puffy, hot, chewy pita as big as your face, tender, spiced chicken shawarma wrap, chicken kebobs (loaded with spices, so very flavorful) - additionally, these folks are super nice. I can't wait to come back! read more

Food had great flavor...TENDERNESS was missing - I wrestled with my lamb shank and my husband had the grilled lamb chops - tasted great but not fall off the bone read more

Jalapeño Fresh Mexican Bistro - Lamb shanks with potatoes and peas and salad - Mexican Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

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Food was decent, nothing really special. The food itself would be a 4/5. Ordered a taco bowl, pretty nice. The fried food was really oil, not that big of a complain, it's fried food. I'm giving them a 1 star because who I'm assuming is the owner was rudeeeeee. Who appears to be an Uber eat driver, came and showed her phone to pick up someone's order. But the owner was like "say the name" and she tries to show the phone again, then he says "show me the phone again and I will break it" and kicks her out the store. She might not know much English, or something, have to see the bigger picture. But after he kicks her out, he goes around complaining to all employees how this little lady keep showing him a phone. Quite pathetic in my opinion. But definitely will never recommend people this location, use your money else where. read more

I noticed this place while visiting another business in the strip mall. I decided to try it out. It was clean but no other customers were there. Maybe because it was Memorial Day. It was clean, and the food on the bar seemed fresh, considering no one else was there. I ordered a chicken burrito, French fries, rice and black beans, chips and guac and a shrimp quesadilla. Everything was delicious. Of course, I've had better but for the price is was quite good. The guacamole was creamy and the rice and beans were flavorful. I even enjoyed my shrimp quesadilla. I would return to try other items on the menu. Hopefully, when I visit, more people will be in there. I don't like eating at places when there isn't a constant flow of customers. read more

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This place has changed their name to Jalepeno Afghan Kabob. The food is delicious and service was good. I had a gyro sandwich with fries and the portions were enough for two people. I definitely would like to visit again soon. read more

Definitely "fresh-Mex" this food is always fresh and the establishment stays clean. The owner and staff is always friendly and the lines are fairly short during even the busiest of times. I typically get the tacos or bowl. They are both very filling. The prices are reasonable, a meal is under $10 and the drinks are refillable. A comparable choice to Chipotle for those who live in the Laurel area. read more

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Very rarely do I venture to the same restaurant twice in one week. But then again, I've never been to a restaurant that is a Mexican, Afghan, Indian restaurant all in one. I ordered the lamb chops with pumpkin. The pumpkin was delicious and plentiful pairing nicely with the flavorful rice. The lamb chops were tasty, evenly textured and tender. The lamb chop platter comes with rice, salad, naan and a choice of side. The next day I ordered the chicken tikka with the pumpkin again. Phenomenal. The naan was also freshly prepared and piping hot. All of the platters were a great value, coupling the grandeur/size of the meal with an affordable price. Lastly, the baklava was refreshing and had a balanced sweetness. The customer service was amazing! Treat yourself! read more

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Food is good. But very expensive. There's definitely other kabob options just as good and charge less (Maiwand)

Joined the bandwagon! Tried this restaurant this evening. I was acknowledged as soon as I walked in. I was in crunch for time so Hamid recommended a few items that did not take as long to cook. Ordered- appetizers eggplant and chicken samosas; entrees - Kofta kabab, chicken kabab, and tandoori chicken tikka. Absolutely delicious!!!! Tender, flavorful, so delicious! All the sides to the entrees were amazing!! Hidden gem! Please try them!! Will be back for sure!! read more

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I can more than write this review with confidence! Jalapeño Fresh Mexican is located in a strip mall in Laurel right off of route 1 or Washington Blvd! It is a unique concept with Mexican cuisine on one side and Afghan in the other!! So depending on what you're ordering, you would go to that side of the restaurant! Ive had both cuisines at this point! Both sides offer great food! From chicken tikka masala, kabob platters, curries to tacos, taco bowls, and quesadillas! This place has it all! And all of it is very good! I've tried the chicken tuna masala, the lamb, tacos and quesadillas! All were very flavorful...slightly spicy though...but soo good! The customer service here is top notch! The gentleman who work here are amazing!! They are friendly and extremely patient! My daughter was given a complimentary sample bowl of stewed lamb and rice! It was more than a sample, and it was delicious! She loved it! Jalapeños had a steady line of customers so many must know about this little gem! Definitely a place I will go again! It's now a go to spot for me! read more

Not in the best location for what they offer. Really neat taco bar that the employees will walk you through step by step. Super helpful. We ordered from the kabab side. Excellent chicken and lamb kabab. They even gave our son a free juice box. Will definitely return. read more

Jalapeño Fresh Mexican Bistro - Jalapeño Afghan kabab - Mexican Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

We always wanted to try this place out since it opened, and finally just decided to order here vs the authentic Mexican food down the road because I wanted nachos and a burrito. I don't like giving one star reviews, but these 4 star reviews are not accurate. Like, did we even eat at the same place?? I'm not even a fan of Chipotle like that, but I prefer Chipotle over this place. Chipotle has more flavor for sure. Our takeout order: 1 Steak burrito 1 ground beef salad bowl 1 Nacho Macho The only thing I could taste in the steak burrito was the spice from the jalapeños not the steak, not the cilantro-like rice (sounded good, but couldn't taste it). I did ask for slice of lime with my nachos, but it didn't come with it. Possibly because they just don't offer like slices, but if you claim "fresh" you should have limes readily available...like authentic places...even Chipotle offered slices of lemon before. The salad bowl was shredded iceberg lettuce with loads of sour cream and it basically was the nachos on top of chips. I was not at all thrilled with the food. Nothing else on the menu interests me, not even the special burritos. Because if you can't get the basics down, why should I expect the special ones to be any better. read more

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TRY THE HALAL DISHES!!! You will wonder why it's not in the name. The Mexican Bistro side is good all on its own but OMG the Combo Platter is saliva-inducing I got the Kofta & Chicken Combo with Daal (lentils). It came with a generous portion of seasoned rice, salad, and naan bread. For me, it was the perfect level of savory and hot-ish spices. It will be a little kick for anyone who identifies as Mild. Everything was spiced perfectly. The chicken was moist and tender; the kofta was like joy! It is enough for leftovers but I just want to keep eating. And don't you dare complain about the wait time. Perfection like this takes time and you will know the chef puts care into making it. If you are disappointed you can punch me in the face! The staff is wonderfully friendly and appreciative of your business. Support local business and skip the corporate food industry. read more

My boyfriend and I come here at least once or twice a week! The food is amazing, I love the tacos and my boyfriend loves the taco bowl, but really the whole menu is delicious! You always get a warm welcome with the staff, especially Hameen, he is always very personable and genuine! 10 out of 10 I will always continue to dine here! read more

Jalapeño Fresh Mexican Bistro - Steak and chicken tacos, steak taco bowl and rice and beans. Simply amazing. - Mexican Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Jalapeno gives Chipotle a run for their money! Set up like a Chipotle, go down the line to put your bowl, burrito, nachos together. Just how you like them. Jalapeno has more to offer. Menu is larger, restaurant is clean! Employees are very friendly. I chose a taco salad. Many ingredients to choose from. All the toppings were fresh and plentiful. The sauces have a huge kick! Medium sauce was spicy! Not overwhelming but definitely feel the spice. I'll definitely return. And if you like Chipotle, give Jalapeno a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

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I'm just making it home, eating this lamb taco bowl and I have not been right since. It's so tender and good, the service was great place was clean very professional. Don't walk, run!!! It's good as heck! read more

Jalapeño Fresh Mexican Bistro - Mexican Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Was visiting MD and grabbed dinner here with some friends. Food is absolutely delic & super fresh. We tried chicken burrito bowl, some goat karahi and chicken tikka. Their large naan was something I haven't seen in any restaurant so far and mango lassi topped with whip cream was a great touch. I'd definitely eat here again if I'm in the area. read more

Jalapeño Fresh Mexican Bistro - Mexican Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

My first and last time ever ordering from there.... I was excited to get my order and instead while I'm eating I get a sharp cut in my mouth by a metal fragment that was in my food. When I called to address the situation, they literally just glossed over it and tried to take my order. I asked to speak to a manager and they gave me the run around, saying he was there and not there. This was appalling and literally no one should have to be scared of food when they order take out. Like why would I want you to replace it? When you can't even get it right the first try? Ridiculous. Be safe and don't order from this place ever! read more

Jalapeño Fresh Mexican Bistro - Mexican Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

I believe in 2nd chances. I came here when they first opened and was not pleased. I came here recent and the menu is still disorganized. Service could be better, their drinks are limited and something about the food (thai chicken burrito) did not agree with my stomach. I have learned that if a restaurant is slow during lunch time on a Friday than that should be a sign to stay away. read more

This place has the best nachos . I would definitely recommend this place for a quick meal.

This is my favorite Mexican place. No more chipotles for me I promise. They have the best quesadilla in the area . Highly recommend this place read more

Mexican food is not good. Afghan food is great! I had the lamb and the portion was good and Togo's flavor too!

A friend ordered Jalapeño Fresh through UberEats one night and i was thoroughly surprised by how delectable, fresh, and satisfying it was. So much that, I decided to go physically to get more the next day for dinner! The staff was very friendly and accommodating when I made a rather complex online order. The prices are very competitive as well, hard to beat. The chicken burrito bowl is delicious and rivals my go-to, Chipotle chicken burrito bowls. I'll definitely be ordering from here more often. read more

This spot was FRESH. Food tasted very "clean" for lack of a better word. It was super flavorful. Think chipotle but fresher.

This place is AMAZING blows its competitors chain equivalents out of the water. No need to season your meal more here they do it to perfection! I had the steak burrito bowl and the steak was so tender and plentiful. The tacos my son had were so good too! I'll definitely be back weekly as I need a break from covid cooking at least 1x a week! Stop by, place a pickup order or do delivery you won't regret it and you'll be supporting a local food business read more

Food was the best! Fresh and the taste was amazing! So far it's the BEST AFGAN FOOD I'd ever had. Service was excellent, Hameed was very pleasant and attentive. It's best afghan restaurant I've ever been. I truly recommend it to any one that lives in or around the Laurel area. read more

Service was amazing, owner was a really nice guy. Mistakenly ordered the chicken tikka instead of the chicken tikka masala, asked for just the sauce and was given a whole extra order including the chicken, no charge. Highly recommend! read more

Great tacos and condiments, and other food! I love their salsa and their con queso and salsa verde.

The portions are inconsistent. Between the taco bowl, bowl and burrito, the bowl was the skimpiest. The burrito was massive and the taco shell bowl was right on for the price. Fresh ingredients. The chicken was not tender and lacked a bit in the flavor department. I can tell you right off the rip that district taco and chipotle are better because you get more food, more consistently and tender, flavorful chicken. On the plus side they sell hand cut fries which were pretty good. They also sell chicken wings. No pork! As they practice Halal. Odd for a Mexican joint. read more