Very good Mexican food served in a very pleasant atmosphere. Dark, understated, elegant mexican decor. Wide variety of choices. My wife and I have been happy with everything we have had here. Located in a strip center next to an Autozone, you wouldn't guess how nice it is inside. Good place to hold a conversation while you eat. read more

Los Jalapenos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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My second time visiting this restaurant. The food is amazing and the people are very nice.

Sorry LJ but yes it was Cinco de Mayo but a tamale is not made of dry cold masa. Worst i have ever had it was all masa and cold. I think the waitress was her first night. She said as stressed and not very attentive. So sad to see this place go down hill the way of so many restaurants. read more

Great little hole in the wall place to go and have some happy hour margaritas and listen to live music on a Friday after work. Menu is smaller but haven't had anything bad on it yet. Staff is super friendly and stays on top of service. read more

If you like menudo you have to come here. It's the best I've ever had. That spicy red sauce that comes with it, bam .

The food here is really good and they bring your food out fast. When we sat down we immediately got chips and salsa (really good). Our food came out in 10 minutes and the server always came to check up on us. You get good service and good food. I ordered the chimichanga and my sister got the vegi fajitas. The inside of the place is nice and they also have a bar. The people that gave this place a one star review have no idea what they area talking about. One person said the fajitas were room temp not true because I just posted a picture of steaming fajitas and you can actually see the steam.another person said the squash was mushy but that makes no sense because the Mexican culture doesn't put squash in there food. The funniest review of all is when someone said try the molcajete I could swim in it. Moljacate is not food it's an item used to grind avocados. Don't listen to the one star reviews because they have no idea what they are talking about. read more

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Nothing really stood out about this place, our waiter was grumpy, so that is why this place only gets 3 stars. I ordered the queso blanco, it came out really runny, and there really wasn't any flavor to it. I ordered the al carbon beef, and I wasn't really impressed. Nothing really stood out, the beef was soft and flavorful, could have used more seasoning. If you're in the mood for average tex mex, stop by here. read more

We LOVE Los Jalepenos! It is our go-to for Tex-Mex food served by great staff. We have been coming here for years and most of the employees have been here the entire time. Herman takes care of our family every time we come in, and you are likely to see the owner Esteban working back in the kitchen. If you are a big fan of fancy Mexican food then this is probably not your spot. If you like good Tex-Mex in a casual and friendly environment you won't be disappointed. read more

Los Jalapenos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Los Jalapenos is busier and better every time we go in! The place is clearly getting a strong local clientele, and the great menu and friendly service keep us coming back at least weekly for dinner. A new lunch special menu at just $5.99 is bringing solid lunch weekday business, and a newly-remodeled seating area has carved out space for a stage, for nightly live musical entertainment Thursday-Saturday. It's great to see Los Jalapenos prosper. It is a very fine addition to Carrollton's full-service restaurant scene, and it's encouraging to see an independent restaurant do well against the giant fast food chains. read more

I'm no expert on Tex-Mex, but I know good food when I eat it, this place was just so-so. I've had better food at little shanty hole-in-the-walls. There is really nothing to recommend about this eating establishment. I'd recommend Herrara's, Los Lupes and Mercado Juarez if you want something satisfying and budget friendly. Pass on this joint. read more

Los Jalapenos - Gorditas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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They're not bad for a typical Mexican morning breakfast, I do like the fact that they do have Vegan eggs option which is strange or unusual for a Mexican restaurant but that's what I get here. Their food is usually pretty is it tasty and very hot and the service is actually quite nice for such a small location. There is one young girl here that is quite snooty and she pretends to not speak Spanish but her English is quite broken up and makes a fool of herself. Besides that the service is nice and the food is great read more

I really like dropping in for a quick lunch or after work happy hour. The bar is cool! Margarita's are really good, service good, especially if someone in your group speaks Spanish! UPDATE: The bar and bar stools have been updated and are absolutely wonderful, comfortable and quaint to hang out at! UPDATE: l love this place! read more

Great food, great service, and probably one of the best Mexican restraints in the metroplex. read more

Los Jalapenos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

So tonight I made tacos for dinner. And I realized that I didn't have any sides or whatever. And I also realized I didn't want to make any. So I got on yelp and looked for the closest Mexican restaurant. Naturally Yelp tried to tell me Fuzzys was Mexican. Ick. No it's not and never will be. So los jalapeños was up next. I called in an order to pick up some chips and queso. Ten minutes later I was eating one of the best chips and dips I've had! Is the queso blanco perfect? No but it packs a hell of a punch and tons of flavor. I'm excited to come back and try everything else on their menu read more

We had to try it. It is walking distance to home and it's a pokestop... was worried because of the three and a half star review but decided to try it and judge for ourselves. I'm glad we did. Martin, our waiter, was great, very attentive. We had fajitas for two and I have no complaints at all. The steak was tender and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. I was not a fan of the salsa but my husband liked it. The chips were good and the tea was as well. We will definitely be returning. read more

Los Jalapenos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Best food around. You can menudo 7 days a week. Most restaurants only serve that on weekends. 5 star and highly recommend this place

Good food at a decent price. Can't beat that! Everyone is friendly and show a genuine interest in serving their customers.

This place was surprisingly good. I wasn't expecting much. The wife loved the chips, she says they're made with lard, and she's a big fan of lard. I got us the appetizer sampler platter and it was great! I don't remember what was on it but it was great! read more

I'm new to Carrollton, I asked around for a good place to eat good Mexican food, this restaurant was recommended... the food was bad, really salty we had pozole, camarones a la diabla and carne colorada it was bad nothing was tasty, is overpriced for the food they serve, also the place is dark and old. I would not recommend this place. read more

Arrived at 9:30 and seated right away. It took the waiter 35 minutes he even take my order. Ordered fajitas for one and they look good. Hot sauce weak. read more

Los Jalapenos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Went for the first time today and will definitely be back. The food was good and the service was fast and friendly. The atmosphere isn't bad, the music isn't too loud. We had a nice lunch and we were able to talk and enjoy ourselves and not feel like we had to yell at each other or feel like we were bothering people. Definitely a nice little out of the way place :) read more

Second time here! I had the beef fajitas, they were wonderful to accommodate special eating restrictions and gave me extra veggies! Portions are large, wait staff friendly and took good care of us, cozy atmosphere! read more

Los Jalapenos - Great way to stay on plan!! Great about special orders, and Martin, waiter, is amazing!! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Great Mexican food! We got breakfast 3 dishes 2 mimosas and a tea for $35 it was very fast and seriously delicious! read more

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Sweet Mother of God, this place is horrendous. FOOD: Bland and no flavor. We ordered the fajita al caborn and there was not enough salt and pepper in this world to even remotely make this food decent. The squash in the Fajitas was overcooked and would squish in your mouth similar to how jarred baby peas would. I have been here twice and the food sucked..twice. SERVICE: This was the worst part of our visit. Have you ever met someone that looked like they wanted to slap the piss out of you every time you asked for more water? The waiter was so rude, I even contemplated jumping off the imaginary bridge my subconscious had created to escape the twilight zone of never ending horrible service. My waitress was so mean and she scorned us for asking for more pico because she felt like what we had should have been sufficient. Little did she know, that the pico was the only thing that could assist me in swallowing the cardboard in front me that was pretending to be food. I will never come back here, I would rather eat the microscopic bits of dirt under my shoes. read more

OK - so...Other reviews here mention Los Lupes being ok- and in my mind neither of these hold a candle to Mena grill on Marsh. Quick version - cheese enchiladas were greasy beyond any self respecting Tex-mex aficionado's palate. POO POO- and the waiter offered me my margarita with no salt on the glass saying " I forgot the salt...is ok?" -- NO. Not ok. The rita's horrible and the flautas my wife ordered smelled like feet and mothballs (old grease). Beans looked like gray soup and the tortillas were store bought. Not fun when we rarely have a night out alone. So quick version --- nothing nice to say, hence I will stop here. Drive 5 more blocks to Trinity Mills and Marsh and treat yourself to what these people don't understand. read more

Great fajita style taco's and excellent soup. That is why I come to this joint. Have you guys ever tried the flaming Queso ? It is literally on fire. They light it on fire in front of you. IS THAT EVEN SAFE ? So much awesomeness and such a good dish. They have this Mexican soup dish (I have no idea what its called, the owner once recommended it to me) that is just a pork soup with lime in it. It is absolutely delicious. It has fresh vegetables and such great flavor. Its more similar to a meal but you have to eat the tortillas to really fill you up. The chips and salsa at this place are fantastic as well. Ordering appetizers during lunch will make your meal quite pricey, but the food is still good. Now that I think about it, appetizers aren't really necessary because you do get chips and salsa with your meal. ALSO the lemonade is home made and delicious. I have been a few times for lunch and during dinner. The place is pretty busy during dinner, especially during the weekends. Apparently, they also have an Elvis Impersonator on the weekends. LOL that's sick. Nothing like a good ole Tex-Mex sit down meal with Mexican Elvis singing his heart out. read more

My margarita had about a tablespoon of salt in the bottom. Not a nice surprise. The tacos al pastor were bland, dry, and hard. It is a pretty large restaurant and decorated in the typical Tex-Mex crap style. There is really no reason for me to return. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing. read more

Service - 3 StarsFood - 3 Stars Shrimp Enchiladas - 4 Stars Remember Spaghetti Westerns? Sergio Leone directing, Ennio Morricone music, a young Clint Eastwood and a lot of close ups of dirty, squinting faces. The best of the lot was The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly. This review is a small homage to this great movie. The Good -- Shrimp enchiladas in a nice cream sauce, slightly sweet, but then I like sweet with the savory seasoned shrimp. Also good was the Baracho beans. Nicely flavored. These beans and nice flour tortillas would make a decent lunch by themselves. The Bad -- My lunch burrito had lettuce and tomatoes folding inside the tortilla. Not a good idea. It ruins the lettuce. Lettuce is used to add a crispness, heating it makes it into a wilty mess. It would be better if the lettuce and tomatoes were added as a side on the plate. The Ugly -- The salsa was like crushed tomatoes. No real flavoring. No spiciness, no real bite to it. I don't want 5 Alarm Chili hot, but I shouldn't be able to drink it from the bowl, either. (I didn't, but I could have!) Despite the negative elements, we liked the place and will return. Don't let the outside fool you, it's nicely decorated on the inside. read more

This place has lost its touch. I went back 2 weeks ago to give it a try and still disappointed. The salsa is watered down. The potatoes were cold and appear to be a day old. Again tonight despite myself went for dinner. The enchiladas were good, but salsa still lacking improvement. It's nothing but salsa soup. Another input, if the staff and manager have a disagreement they should discuss it in private not gather around the last.booth where everyone can still hear them. Employee and guest matters should be discussed in private. On a positive note, our server, Hernan was great! He is always attentive and courteous read more

We will not be back. Salsa was pitiful. Flour tortillas are obviously not handmade. Fish tacos were DISGUSTING...basically some fried fish sticks placed inside a store bought tortilla with nothing else. Chicken tostadas were bland. Happy hour margaritas were barely passable. Save your money...it would be better spent elsewhere. read more

Came here the other day and was extremely impressed by the food and the horchata (my favorite drink), the beans were magnificent they reminded me of my grandmothers, the sour cream enchiladas were delicious and the chicken was well seasoned, the rice was also very tasty. The chips tasted homemade and the salsa was nice and spicy. I would definitely love to come back, the food was worth the price. read more

Located on Josey Lane, sandwiched between Big Lot and Auto Zone, this place does not give the impression that most patrons expect. But the minute you walk into the establishment, you'll be amazed by its nice decor and cleanliness. The music was modern latin and was not too loud; definitely a nice place to take a date. We came during lunch time and they have an extensive lunch menu with various items for 5.99. We decided to order some dinner items, instead: carne asada (grilled rib eye) and tilapia fillet. The carne asada came on a sizzling hot plate together with zucchini and onion. The sides came on another plate with Mexican rice, beans, avocado, and lettuce. The tilapia was lightly seasoned with flour and spices and then grilled to perfection. It was served on a gigantic plate with the same sides. Everything was rock solid! The only reason I did not give a 5 star was because the taste did not catapult us to another level. :-) But we will definitely be back to try the shrimps and other items mentioned by other reviewers here. read more

Boy oh Boy, is this a conflicted review. Some good, more bad. Well, here we go. Traveling North on Josey from my 'hood further South was a trip down memory lane. We bought our first home in far North Carrollton waaay back in 1978, just South of what was then Hebron Parkway. One street North of us were cattle roaming in the fields. We moved out of the area in 1985, and now am rarely in this part of the world. My oh my, the landscape has changed. Didn't recognize most businesses that are there now, the ones I recall (like the big Minyard's) are gone. Sigh...... Anyhoo, finally found this spot in the SW corner of Josey & Rosemeade, in an old strip center that looks like it may have been renovated, next to an AutoZone. Across the street from Burger King, where I spent many $$ picking up my morning coffee on the way to work. Another heavy sigh....time really flies by doesn't it? Saw this on Yelp recently and decided to check it out even with the mixed reviews. Dined at the one In MdKinney years ago, and don't recall a bad experience. In Summary, in order of appearance: Chips - A big MEH...too thick, too dry, no hint of any oil or salt. 3 chips in salsa and I'm done. 0 stars :( Salsa - first bite, too vinegar-y, too tart, however chunky with onions, jalapenos and maybe some cilantro. Not to my liking. but it grew on me. 2 stars TS Margarita - Now, this gem was pretty good. Served in a huge goblet, very generous serving, not the best I've had, but better than just okay. 3.5 stars Soft corn tortillas - these were pretty awesome! Soft, moist, tender and replaced the awful chips. With soft butter, a little salt, and some of the salsa, a good pre meal snack. 3.5 stars Fish Tacos - this is where the dilemma comes in. The flour tortillas encasing the fish were too thick, too gummy, but the lightly battered and fried Catfish inside was tasty; with a little salt added, it was enjoyable. While I was expecting Tilapia (considering the $13.95 price tag) instead of Catfish, the substitution was not objectionable. HOWEVER, no side dipping sauce, pico or slaw. Just some bland flavorless rice and a mound of shredded lettuce with a slice of pale pink anemic tomato which = flavorless; Just ate the fish. 3.5 stars. Borracho (they call them Charro) Beans - Now, this was darn good, almost as good as Herrera's. Really enjoyed this. I'll give this cup of tender, smokey legumes a YUM. 4 stars. :) Service - perfunctory. No smiles, no great welcoming or conversation, but delivered well. When I ordered a cup of the Borracho beans, she looked confused and said "Charro Beans"? (the menu states Barracho Beans) Me - well okay that will work. She did seem more interactive with a few tables who came in after me, perhaps regulars? Maybe language was an issue? At the end of my dining , and asking Esther her name, and thanking her for her service, she did smile...once. 3 stars. Big point....PRICE. $17.85 for the food, plus tip? Did not of course include the $10.00 TS Marg. Also included $1 for the soft corn tortillas, which I have never been charged for anywhere else; they are complimentary with an entree. Not a big deal, but quite strange. So, $27.85 plus tip for a tex-mex meal, with 1 Marg, even tho it was fish tacos; but for catfish tacos? Price - 2 stars :( :( (Note - in fairness, their typical tex-mex platters ran around $7-8) Atmosphere - there's none, just a simple clean place, dark, with tables and booths. Nuf said. Oh, there is a small area for a band in one corner, adjacent to the small bar. Potential Return Factor - maybe a "6", for a good TS Marg, a bowl of the Charro Beans, and the soft corn tortillas with butter. A nice HH snack if ever in the area again. read more

The food here is delicious, especially for the price. Friendly and attentave wait staff. The enchiladas is what I usually order, the tacos callejeros are great too. My family and I dine here at least once a week, and we love it. read more

The Chimichanga is my FAV! I get it with Fajita beef. SO good! Rice and beans are always perfectly cooked. Tacos al Carbon are great as well, I'm just a Chimi girl! My husband likes the Menudo that is served on weekends. We have had the margaritas, once, and they were not good, so stay away from that. The food is what you go there for, it's great! I saw they have a Groupon, so give it a shot! read more

Los Jalapenos - Chimichanga! Yes! (Groupons are awesome) - Tex-Mex Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

I've eaten Tex Mex for over 40 years - and this is one of the WORST meals I've ever had in this genre. The chips are bland. The salsa was forgettable The queso flamedo was horrid. I don't even think the cheese was queso cheese. It had the consistency of bubble gum. The lunch specials were truly some of the worst items I've ever encountered. The service was good - but what they were serving was not worth eating. I left almost all the food on my plate and couldn't wait to get out of the place. Avoid this one unless you are starving and it is the only place open. read more

Family favorite. Great Tex-Mex. We've lived in Dallas 20 years and this is our go to spot. The service is excellent. The white queso is perfect. Never a bad meal. We go about once a week. read more

Absolutely love this joint...their margarita is bad ass. Good price with tasty good, can't beat that. Servers are always very attentive. read more

I'm writing thus review as I'm finishing up my meal at Los jalapenos. The lunch here is well priced with generous portions. The food is excellent. The tacos are geniuine mexican style with fajita meat and none of that taco bell paste that they try to call meat. For prices rivaling taco bell, you get a very nice and upscale decor and excellent, fresh food. This restaurant is a gem of a find that has great food at great prices and none of the draw backs of your typical chain place. read more

I really like this restaurant. Been going for a year or so. Went there this morning actually. Wait staff is attentive and the restaurant/bar are very clean. Nice bamboo floors and modern decor. They have an Elvis impersonator there on Saturday nights. Warnings: Its mature, heavily sedated, fried PB & B Elvis not young and fit Elvis, sorry Domingo(the impersonator.) This is important ALWAYS, ALWAYS order the bowl of Mom's queso to start (too good) because the salsa is just AWFUL and taste like its from a can, chips are hot/crispy though. Now bad salsa in a Mexican restaurant is precursor to bad food, but the food does get better. I recommend the pasole, carnitas, guiso de res, chile relleno, tortilla soup, and my fav ribs cooked to perfection in a tomatillo sauce. Catch me there almost every Sunday squeezing limes over my bowl of pasole. read more