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    Jalapeños

    4.2 (601 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Pork on red sauce tostadas, ceviche tostadas
    Chau P.

    This is one of my favorite casual eats in Sacramento. Came here for tostada Thursdays where each tostada is $2. For the special, you'd have to order at least two tostadas and a drink. My favorites are the pork in sauce, ceviche, and steak in dark sauce. Employees are nice as always. They are super friendly and outgoing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cams around 7:50 pm and it was extremely slow. It looks like the business is struggling.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Come support jalapeños!

    Lili M.

    Have been here now several times with family and friends for brunch and dinner. The food is so delicious, the drinks are great, the workers are friendly and welcoming, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]it's a super cute place that you have to try.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]All seating is outside and the area is somewhat small, but you're surrounded by greenery with shade.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have Taco Tuesday and Tostada Thursday where you can get their amazing food for great prices. Lots and lots of meat option to choose from. My favorite tacos to get are carnitas, pollo con mole, tinga de pollo, and rajas. They also have some of the best chilaquiles around! Huge menu with things I still want to try.

    Ryan S.

    Came here for $2.25 Taco Deal, and it was also raining this past Tuesday. I didn't know this place only had outdoor seating. The tacos were pretty good. The deal also requires a minimum 3 order plus a drink, so I got a horchata too. My only downside was that some of our party was confused while ordering, so some of us ordered takeout which doesn't cover the deal. We initially ordered takeout because of no seating, so it was regular plus (+ a 20% discount.) We ended up finding seats, and asked if we can switch our price to the dine in cheaper price. They initially said yes, but retracted their statement. We were offerred a consolation dessert of buñelos, but waited an extra 15 minutes for. I'd probably come back in the summer when the weather is warmer, but i had an interesting experience

    Veggie Street Tacos
    Neena V.

    I've been wanting to check out Jalapeños for awhile now and finally had the time this past Taco Tuesday! They have one of the best deals that I know of in the area at $2.25/taco. Located in Midtown so there's only street parking in the area but we were able to get some prime parking right in the front. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of outdoor seating and honestly really good service![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My partner and I were so indecisive because there were so many options but the cashier helped us pick and we really loved what we got. We ordered 3 carne asada tacos, 1 papas con chorizo, 1 tinga de pollo, steak in dark sauce, and the other veggie tacos. Everything was a 10/10 and the flavors for each taco were wonderful. Will definitely be back for taco Tuesday or even their tostada Thursday!

    Viv H.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love everything here from the food, service and ambiance![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seating is outdoor only but it's great for a cozy hangout.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have $2.25 Taco Tuesdays and $2 Tostada Thursdays (both dine-in only and order minimum). Great deals for the amount of food you get, they don't skimp on the protein at all. Staff is always super outgoing and offers recommendations. They deserve all the business!

    Michelada
    Karina C.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food, great customer service, & great ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I love coming to Jalapeños. Everyone is so kind & welcoming. They're super quick to bring food and drinks too. I personally love their micheladas & pizza doggos. I also enjoy their breakfast sopes & french toast (brunch menu). I recommend this spot to people all the time!

    tostadas
    Anh H.

    My friend recommended for me to come here for their Tostadas Thursdays and it did not disappoint!! A great price for how much food youre getting. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great vibes to sit down and thoroughly enjoy your food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would recommend to come during the night time and also for their taco tuesdays!

    Jordan M.

    Jalapeños is so delicious. I've been here multiple times. They have amazing deals everyday but Tuesday is taco Tuesday and Thursday is tostada Thursday! Their brunch menu is phenomenal. I've had chilaquiles and their breakfast burrito, both were so delicious. The service is friendly and efficient.

    mulitas
    Kaylei A.

    Yummy, cheap, homemade. First time coming here on a Saturday night at 9:00 pm. They have happy hour specials so make sure to get in for those! You will order at counter and take a number to your table where staff will bring it to you. It is a small place, there is plenty of outdoor seating, but none indoor, so keep that in mind. Jalapeños has multiple heaters outside that staff is happy to turn on for you. The service is literally unbeatable. I would come again just for the authenticity and passion Alejandro (Alex) at the counter had for this restaurant and their food. His knowledge of the restaurant, their dishes and his great customer service made this a 5/5 for me. I tried the mulitas plate with rice and beans. Ohhhhh my godddddddd.... you need this. Heaven on a homemade tortilla. My friend got their fries and ate the whole plate. Everything tastes authentic - the horchata is fabulous too. Do not pass up this spot!!

    One of my favorite $20 meals every Thursday in Sacramento. 10/10
    Sam S.

    I love this place so much. If there is anything you should trust me on do this: Anytime on Thursday (dine in only) bring $20 and get 4 ground beef tostadas. They run a special every Thursday for $2 with a drink, I grab a soda water. I think about these all week, and if you want to get 5 that $20 will still cover it. 10/10

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    Literally the best tacos, I would be here all the time if I lived closer!! Friendly counter service also :)

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    Food is gas & the guys who work here are so friendly and attentive !! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The seating outside is nice and spacious[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]!

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    Taco Tuesday hallelujah! A deal you cannot beat, those tacos smack. Also the bunuelos ‍ those are divine

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    What's their website to order online? I don't see anything listed on their yelp page. Thanks!

    https://www.jalapenosrestaurant.com/order

    What time do they have $1 tostadas on Thursdays? Or is it all day?

    They are all day.

    Do they homemake their tortillas?

    I don't know . I do know that Ponchos on Broadway does though .

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    Rosa Madera

    Rosa Madera

    4.0
    (899 reviews)
    8.7 mi
    $$

    We been here couple of times, good vibe, food, drinks. Loud inside so if you like quiet, this is…read morenot the place. The BAD experience we had was we aske for hot sause or chille. Guy brings one chille and hot oil. On my bill I see $3 charge for those 2 items, why? I hate business just charging you without telling you when you order. Normaly hot sause is normal and free when you are having dinner and drinks.... this is scam to me.

    This week's date night brought us to Rosa Madera! From the…read moreoutside, the restaurant doesn't look like much, but the moment you walk in, the vibes are instant! You're greeted with a fun atmosphere, friendly staff, and an energy that makes you excited to be there. Since the restaurant was especially busy, we chose to sit at the bar. There was no wait, and the high-top seating was surprisingly comfortable. Our server was welcoming and attentive, and the service was fast from start to finish. Between the great music and lively atmosphere, you can't help but want to dance while you eat! I ordered one of my favorites--the chicken sope. It was perfectly crispy on the outside while still soft and fluffy on the inside. The chicken was packed with flavor, and the rice and beans were just as delicious. The salsa that came with it was the perfect finishing touch, adding just the right amount of spice and an extra kick of flavor. My hubby ordered one of the carne asada dishes (so sorry, I forgot the name!). He said it was one of the best cuts of meat he's had at a Mexican restaurant in a long time--super tender, juicy, and full of flavor. We had such a fun night! I definitely recommend Rosa Madera--10/10 for a date night, girls' night, or any excuse to enjoy great food and an even better atmosphere.

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    The view from the bar! Loved the tequila selection!
    The view from the bar! Loved the tequila selection!
    Quesabirria tacos were so good!
    Quesabirria tacos were so good!
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    Taqueria La Perla Tapatia

    Taqueria La Perla Tapatia

    4.6
    (646 reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Speaks Spanish

    Wow, the asada tacos were my favorite, but the shrimp and chicken tacos were also delicious. I came…read moreon Taco Tuesday, so the tacos were a little cheaper, making them an even better value. Each taco had a generous amount of meat, was well-prepared, and tasted fresh. The real game changer, though, was adding the jalapeño cream sauce along with a few salsas from the salsa bar which took the tacos to another level. If I could, I'd give this place 6 stars just for that! Also, I'd recommend the cucumber lime agua fresca drink. It tasted refreshing and the perfect amount of each flavor. Their menu has a great variety of options, and I noticed several people ordering the dinner plates, which looked absolutely massive. I also saw them bring out a sizzling hot skillet that I could hear from a few tables down. You definitely get your money's worth here. The service was friendly, welcoming, and incredibly fast. The restaurant was clean and well-maintained, and the salsa bar was fresh, organized, and full of appetizing choices. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu!

    What an amazing experience! My wife and I stopped in for lunch, and everything exceeded our…read moreexpectations. I had the shredded chicken burrito, and it was absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and one of the best I've had. My wife ordered the caldo de res and loved it. The salsa bar was fantastic with plenty of fresh, tasty options, and the homemade chips were warm, fresh, and addictive. The restaurant was spotless, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the service was incredibly fast. Everyone we encountered greeted us with a smile and made us feel genuinely welcome. Great food, great service, and a great atmosphere. We'll definitely be back and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for authentic Mexican food!

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    Compact and super clean dining room

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    El Tapatio

    El Tapatio

    4.4
    (3.4k reviews)
    13.1 mi
    $$

    Prices are a little high, but nothing unusual based on other restaurants in the area. Overall…read morenothing to knock my score down over. Food was great, service was attentive despite being busy on a Sunday afternoon. The beautiful interior is largely inherited from the "El Torito" days, but the addition of posterboard mariachi cut outs next to the old art fixtures are a little jarring.

    El Tapatio is a spacious and festively decorated Mexican restaurant. Beautiful. Several dining…read moreareas. Music in Spanish. Service is attentive and helpful. There is a tortilla lady in front making fresh tortillas with her own tip jar. Huge menu. You should be able to easily find whatever you're craving. There is a 11 AM to 3 PM weekday lunch menu on the back cover: Burrito specials on Mon & Fri Enchiladas specials on Tue & Wed Chile Relleno special on Thu DAILY Happy Hour menu for Bar & Patio area is 3-7 PM and after 9 PM. Complimentary corn tortilla chips, salsa, and refried bean dip with cheese. I loved the REFRIED BEAN DIP! I ordered the Steak a la Chicana. I didn't read or listen carefully enough that the skirt steak with sauteed onions and bell peppers are covered in Spanish sauce. The sauce is actually quite tasty with a little kick. I used it and the salsa to flavor the black beans. However, I really just wanted grilled steak. I should have ordered steak fajitas, a grilled steak burrito or quesadilla, or a carne asada plate. The Steak a la Chicana was a generous portion, which is definitely 2 meals for me. Cilantro rice wasn't anything special. The SWEET CORN TAMALITO is yummy comfort. Choice of beans: refried beans, black beans, or pinto beans. I suspect refried beans is the tastiest option. El Tapatio would be a great gathering place for friends and family. It's located on Sunrise Blvd in Citrus Heights near See's Candies and other restaurants.

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    Camarones a La Crema
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    Fajitas for 2. Plus shrimp

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    La Favorita Taqueria

    La Favorita Taqueria

    4.2
    (752 reviews)
    5.8 mi
    $$

    I love to eat Mexican food and La Favorita Taqueria does it the best! I've been coming here…read moreconsistently for 5 years and this place does not disappoint! I visited this past Saturday and it was quite busy inside like it always is. The restaurant is large enough to fit a lot of people, so finding a seat isn't an issue. To order, you line up in front of the register and wait until they call you. Once it was my turn, I ordered a Super Burrito with Al Pastor, which is my favorite protein choice there. Usually I order 2 tacos with my burrito but I was saving room for Korean bbq that day! The Super Burrito comes with your choice of meat, rice, beans, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, and cheese. I also ordered a medium pineapple agua fresca, which paired perfectly with my burrito. After ordering, you're handed a number to take to your table so the servers know where to bring your food. As I'm waiting for my food, I helped myself to the self-serve chip bar. The chip bar is my favorite thing about the restaurant besides the food and quick service. I always get loads of both the white and red pickled onions, and some salsa to go with my chips. They offer many sides to choose from so that anyone can customize their meal to their liking. The pickled onions have the perfect level spice and acidity to them which helps with cutting down the greasiness you may get from a burrito. I also like to snack on them for fun too! The food comes out extremely quickly. When I finished placing my order and brought my number to my table, I went to the self-serve bar right after to get some chips. Not even 2-3 minutes later, I came back to my table with my burrito already there! The burrito was absolutely delicious and piping hot. It's the perfect size for me and eating it with the pineapple agua fresca and some chips makes it a perfect meal! Coming to La Favorita Taqueria is always a treat and I appreciate the quick customer service, self-serve bar, and delicious food! I highly recommend the Al pastor as your protein choice and honestly you can't go wrong with anything on their menu!

    Food is very good. Service is friendly. Always clean…read more Everything here taste like a good time with a mexican friends or inlaws. Good recipes, friendly, clean. Top notch!

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    Delicious menudo
    Delicious menudo
    Fish ceviche tostada w/shrimp

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    El Novillero

    El Novillero

    3.9
    (1.1k reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    I was really impressed with this place, it is beautiful inside. What really impressed me was as…read moresoon as I came in the door and started walking toward the counter and people that work there saw me coming they all said a greeting of hello or welcome, As they walked by. They didn't just walk by like frazzled, hurried workers like most restaurants pushing through the crowds. They actually gave me a nice smile and said welcome, and then walked by. And then I got to the reception area found that there was already a pretty big crowd at around the 5:30 PM or so I guess a lot of early birds come to eat there on Sunday. The receptionist asked for how many and said you'd be like a 20 minute wait and there was chairs where people were waiting but it was only like a 15 minute wait. The server was fast with the chips and salsa and ice water and then soon the waiter came and took my order. He was really quick and witty, fun to talk to. What I really enjoyed was as the noise of the table Near quieted down and they left. I saw a young man cleaning up the table and getting it ready for the next group of people. He was dressed really nice and had a tie on. Having been in restaurants most of my life I said to myself, I bet you he works with the owners or something. And I said to him, are your related to people that own the place ? he said my parents own this place. He was very friendly and polite. He told me a tiny bit about the restaurant and how everything had been since 1970, much older than he was, he was only a sophomore in high school I think. I never really got his name, but I was kind of proud of him because he was working hard at his family's restaurant. I ordered probably something bigger than I could eat because I had to take leftovers home, but it was really a tasty meal, and they're coming out with more chips and salsa without being asked, probably didn't help as well as a second lemonade. It's really impressive when you have a well oiled machine and it appeared to me that the people that worked there seem to be happy so that's always a good sign of good management. Several years back, I worked in the restaurant industry doing maintenance and repairs so I went to a lot of different restaurants and saw a lot of things so I know what to look for. I'm definitely gonna come back when my brother and his wife come up from the Bay Area my friend Ivan he'll wanna go there for lunch or dinner I know. He's kind of a picky eater and was born in Mexico, but I think he'll be impressed with this place.

    Our friends took us to this Mexican restaurant as we have never been here. While service was top…read morenotch the food was less than impressive. I got the 2 item plate and chose verde enchilada and the verde chimichanga. It came with rice and beans but I asked for no beans. The pork was tender but was not spicy at all as the menu stated the pork verde would be spicy. The chimichanga was super cheesy. My friend ordered the steak ranchero dish and did not like it very much. It looked more like a stew. The ranchero sauce looked to be very watery.

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    El Novillero
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    Nachos
    Dining area

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    Polanco Cantina

    Polanco Cantina

    3.8
    (930 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    Came here for a 2nd time for brunch with my Mother in Law right at open. We were first here at 11,…read moregreated to beautiful music and it wasnt crowded at all so we were seated promptly. They have a brunch menu but we both ended up ordering from the main menu. She had Camarones de Borrachos and I had La Torta Gorda Carnitas. Both were extremely flavorful. The Camarones was a new recipe apparently. More chipotle flavored with a slight kick. From the looks the shrimp were very plump. My Torta was great. Bread was nice and butter and the carnitas were magnificent as advertised by our friendly waiter, Dustin. I also had a Horchatalada which was a sweet way to wash down this heavy food. Great experience and i cant wait to come back and try something else.

    The food at Polanco Cantina is genuinely solid, which makes the rest of the experience more…read morefrustrating. One of our entrees came out late, and another came out wrong. Our server was clearly stretched thin and even mentioned needing to close out other tables. He stopped by once to offer a refill, but it never came. I understand busy nights happen, especially near Golden 1 Center, but the pacing and attention made us feel more like a transaction than a guest. If you're grabbing a quick bite before an event, the food will do the job. If you're looking for a relaxed, unhurried dinner, I'd look elsewhere.

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    Sitting outside on the patio overlooking pre-game for the Kings
    Sitting outside on the patio overlooking pre-game for the Kings
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    Flan
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    Jalapeños - mexican - Updated August 2026

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