I eat here all the time, breakfast & lunch mostly (its right across the street from my work). I love the breakfast burritos and the light green salsa SOBOMB! Tacos usually for lunch, and I have no complaints the chicken was moist and the added items were fresh as well. I'm a bit shocked at the comments regarding customer service when mosts start by saying "hole in the wall". Would you expect perfect service from motel 6? not to say thats a fair comparison but you get the point. If your not into hole in the wall Mexican food then this is not ur spot but if you want a great cheap quick meal this is def a great spot. Bit of advise to anyone that wants great service try saying Hello, How are you? in their language first then order your much important hole in the wall but upscale experience mexican food. read more

This is my favorite little hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant. They have the absolute best food, great service, and an amazing cultural atmosphere. 10/10 would recommend to anyone read more

I work very close to this location and I go during my lunch at least once a week. I'm very special about my Mexican food. So far everything I've tried is good, it has an authentic Mexican taste for SB county. Reminds me of little LA spots. My favorite are the chiles rellenos which are actually made daily. Also, the bean and cheese burritos are good and the prices are pretty great too. The customer service is awesome. read more

Got the California Burrito and two tacos (pollo,Al pastor.) The burrito was very big and filling but very bland. The meat was definitely overpowered by the sour cream and other ingredients. It was well textured but that's about it. My burrito also had a very sweet taste to it. Not sure what that was but I wasn't really feeling it. Tacos were the same lacking flavor. The employees working were friendlier than most other burrito joints I've gone too and the store front was very clean as well as the salsa bar. read more

Los Jalapenos - Mexican Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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Horrible food! No flavor. My taquitos had no guacamole or sour cream. Chili relleno had no sauce. Nachos had lettuce on them. Asked if my shrimp in the taco was grilled and it came fried, flavorless. Lettuce is their best friend. They garnish and use it for everything. Zero flavor in the food. Hot sauce was disgusting. Such a waste of money. Will never go back. Gross! read more

This is a hole-in-the-wall place that serves mexican food really fast but still really authentic. This is a take-out place as there are no seating in the tiny "restaurant" but one could eat on a railing on the side when the place is not crowded with people trying to order in an assembly line fashion. I usually get the carne asada burrito at most Mexican places and it is no exception here. It serves a good carne asada burrito but it's not the best I have ever had as it seems to be missing something. The best carne asada burrito I ever had is from some hole-in-the-wall place in Riverside whose name esapes me right now. I've also had the fish taco here before but that was nothing to write home about; however, the taquitos has been satisfactory on the occasion I eatened it. All in all, I prefer this place to Tio's and the other Mexican places in the area due to a combination of the quality and quantity of food, speed, and affordability. The food gets a 3.5 stars but the affordability bumps it up to 4 stars. A sidenote, the restaurant could be dirty at times as the staff does not clean the customer area when it gets busy. read more

This place is one of the best little Mexican food places in Rancho Cucamonga. I think I've been to just about every Mexican food restaurant in the IE, on a hunt for the elusive, perfect burrito that I have been in search for all my life. Most, if not all Mexican restaurants around here taste about the same. I usually have to be in LA to find anything better. Their carne asda has a great flavor; the pastor is some of the best I have ever had. The beans are all right, they could be better. My one disappointment here is that their salsa isn't that great, it could be a lot better. it's not flavorful, and reminds me of hot sauce that you get out of a bottle, there's no vegetable base to it. If I had to describe this place, I would say it's like a greaser, cheaper better, tasting chipotle. read more

This place makes Albertos taste like trash! Yes, best Mexican food in the IE.... So glad this isn't too far from my house! They have Lengua here too if you know what that is. I'd say try the Lengua burrito!!! Good stuff! Need I say more.... Just try it out! read more

exelent food i ask for the milanesa torta and very good i have try other plates and u will not get disapointed

Seriously I wish I hadn't wasted my hunger and time here, the food was terrible the tamales have a strip of meat and the carne asada tasted a few days old. Definitely don't recommend it and will never come back. read more

Food was good. Lady behind the counter wasn't a kind person when ordering. When I asked a question she was rude about it. I'd only recommend this place for the food and the salsa. Definitely not the service. read more

The food is fresh and never have been disappointed. Best tacos in the area. Only thing I would change is having to put my onions and cilantro in a bag. The service has been good and have not experienced what others are saying. read more

Los Jalapenos - Asada tacos - Mexican Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Definitely the best Mexican food in a 20 mile radius. The cooks are equal parts artist and genius. Although the food is consistent in the aspects that matter such as overall deliciousness and portions, there are slight variations that keep you on your toes such as the food being a little more spicy. They take the foods that you like and turn it into a meal that you will love. One technique that I found absolutely fascinating was the way in which the Fortas are prepared. They prep the bread with cheese and before adding the other ingredients BAM! That thing is on the flat grill getting crispy, I am talking both sides of the bread cheese and all. It's like a grilled cheese torta. It's truly a masterpiece. I will always have a place in my heart and my stomach for Los Jalapeños. read more

Last time we went there was a huge lack if meat in my usually awesome carne Asada burrito. Hope the place isn't going slip on the quality. Note to management! read more

My boyfriend and I love this place! I always get the asada taco and he gets the asada burrito . Always juicy and flavorful! The place is small but we aren't picky. read more

Great food prepared in front of you! I ordered a quesadilla and nachos. I watched her cut the tortillas and cook them for the nachos. Doesn't get much fresher than that. Delicious! read more

Have been coming here for convenience and price. Located close to work and for 6 dollars a combo I will settle for average. Food is below average and the workers always seem unhappy never a nice hello always what can I get for you. Can't say I would recommend this place as an authentic Mexican restaurant more like authentic microwave food. read more

Had the carne asada quesedilla! It was nice sized and worth the $4.50. Small location but very decent food.

If I have a customer that can not speak English well I go out of my way to be as helpful as possible and do my best to communicate with them and am happy to do so. The lady here at this place acted as though I was trash for not speaking Spanish it was the worst service I have received in a long time. She also acted like I didn't know how to talk and was bothering her by even coming in. The lady that rang me up was kind that's why I'm leaving 3 stars and not 1. If this is the way customers are always treated which by reading prior reviews I can tell I'm not the first then idk how this place will be in business much longer. My expectations are not high I don't need a smile or any conversation but I will not be looked at like trash or take attitude from somebody for ordering food and not speaking whatever language the ethnicity of the food I'm getting is. I've never had this issue ordering pizza or curry. read more

Very 'iffy' on this place. Have been going here for years and it's had it's ups and downs. Good price for the food, but I feel like over time it's become more disappointing. I've gone and been with my family, asked for no guac or sour cream, and they've put it on my food. When it was pointed out that we'd asked for no guac or sour cream they hap hazardly swiped some of it away with the utensil in their hand. Not happy with that. I feel like the carnitas is a bit bland, but overall if you want something quick and cheap and you're in the area, check it out. If you're more than like 15 minutes away I'd say look for another place near you. read more

This place is very small with just a few barstools to sit at high tops along the walls. The food is just okay, the carne asada could use a lil more kick to it and the burritos have too much rice in them. read more

Do not eat here. Food tastes okay and prices are decent, but there was a worm in my taco today. Yuck! I called Los Jalapenos and they said to take a picture and show it to them. I have little kids and did not want to drive back. Just not going to be eating there anymore. Woman on the phone said worm was most likely in the cilantro because their meat is cooked fresh everyday. read more

We got a carnitas and an asada burrito and they were amazing! We were bummed when we ordered and asked for them to be wet and they said no... but still delicious. We will be coming back very soon, you can't beat the quality of food for the price they charge. read more

C-H-E-A-P food. I am talking $6 for rice, beans and 3 tacos WITH a drink. Seriously, does it get any cheaper than that. With that said, you kind of get what you pay for. The beans were the best part for me. I rarely like beans but these were sooooooo good. The rice was good but the meats had zero flavor. I tried the asada, buche and cabeza. They all were bland and weren't anything memorable. I also tried an enchilada and that was pretty good. This place is not gross by any means, just not good. It's cheap food for when you just want to grab something to eat that is simple. I can't say I would come back here but if for some reason I did, I would get the enchilada plate. Lastly, they can work on their customer service. The order taker is rather short and rude but I found the cashier to be friendly. read more

Sometimes when your in the mood for some good, tasty, little greasy take out Mexican food, this is the spot! Carne Asada burritos are GOOD! If your one of those people who don't like onions, etc, make sure you tell them, and watch them make it, sometimes they forget, and you have to tell them again to remove it - No big deal, the food is good! Reasonably priced. Plan for take out, not much place to dine in. Bring cash if you don't mind the 50c charge for ATM. read more

Tortas, burritos, you name it. Great food, great prices. Not the cleanest place but the taste is great.

Looks can be deceiving. Los Jalpenos is a small, locally owned restaurant off of Archibald and Areow. Though there's is little actual seating within the restaurant the delicious food more than makes up for it. I typically order a California burrito but their other dishes including tacos and tortas are also excellent. You have a lot of choice when deciding what goes into your food which is always nice. The portion sizes are very large so be prepared for leftovers! In addition, the food is made relatively quickly and the employees are very nice and patient. Over all, a great local place to eat and one of my favorite Mexican food restaurants to go to! read more

Horrible service!!! I ordered a bean, rice & cheese burrito NO salsa. The lady started to put salsa, I told her NO salsa she then got upset emptied the contents of the burrito in the trash can & tried to refill the tortilla again!!!! I told her I wanted a new tortilla & she got even MORE upset! They just lost a loyal customer. Oh, and check the condiments the onions were spoiled and smelled rotten, I told the cashier she agreed and switched them out for a new batch. read more

Very good food always good selection in addition. Very quick to pick up when you don't have much time. Try the salsas worth it... Also you can get it mixed meats.. You gotta check it out. read more

This place use to have good food but the quality has gone down and the service is horrible. The woman act like you're an inconvenience and would rather be doing something else. Food is ok nothing to go out of your way for but I will not return based in the poor service. read more

Where do I start? this place always gets my order wrong, one particulrar lady cook is rude as HELL!, the food is nasty place is always dirty, and I will never be returning here again! STAY AWAY FROM THIS DISGUSTING RESTAURANT!!! read more

Rude as possible, we ordered our food and was short an item. When we came back for it, they said it was in the original bag and argued with my wife. I'm not too impressed. I've been coming here since I was 15 and I'm 30 now. I'll never go back. read more

the coworkers LOVE jalapenos! but ive been trying to lay off mexican food for awhile because it just doesnt work to well with my weak stomach i ended up ordering a chicken torta & a side of rice. the side of rice was decent. I don't really like the type of spanish rice they had but it was do-able the torta was severely soggy! i mean yeah we had to bring it back to work but it was disgusting looked like shriveled soft skin HAHA gross i know! i ripped off the BADLY soggy parts and jus tried to enjoy it but i ended up putting it on a plate and just ripping through it the chicken meat was shredded chicken and it was EXTREMELY dry...it was seriously a mission to get down although seasoned well (pretty salty but i LOVE salty) all in all i had a decent meal for the price im guessing the burritos are MUCH better because thats what usually everyone sticks too at my work read more

Always good food and good service... Except for tonight! Walked in 10 minutes until closing and ordered some carne asada tacos. Was told they ran out of carne asada because after all its almost 10pm (closing time) #1 how do you run out of carne asada? #2 what does closing in 10 minutes have to do with running out of meat? Sounds line they were too lazy to cook more. Whatever the case BAD business doesnt deserve MY business. King Taco here I come! read more

If you're hungry and a big dude like myself. Then get yourself down to Los jalapenos restaurant. They will definitely fill your craving for athentic Mexican food. I've ate about every thing on the menu and have never been unsatisfied. The customer service is always helpful and polite. Even when their packed with customers, the longest wait time is anywhere between 3 and 5 minutes max. Take my word for it, you won't be hungry nor unsatisfied with neither the food or the service. read more

If you like bad service, this is the place for you. If you like old Mexican lady's yelling at each other then yelling at you; this is the place for you. If you like arguing with old Mexican lady's about what you ordered; this is the place for you. If you are expecting an establishment to right a wrong; this is not the place for you. If you are looking for a nice and clean restaurant; this is not the place for you. If you want slow service with plenty of condiments; this is the place for you. read more

The burritos are the best! They're pretty big, lots of meat! Have tried almost all the meats and they're all good. Best thing is that they always make the orders right. Chilaquiles are good too! Call ahead during lunch hours can be hectic. Salsa is good! Not to spicy. read more

3 stars because the meat is tender but there's no flavor. Like they don't use any seasoning or salt in their dishes. Not even the salsa.

This place is great. Only thing i dislike is i no longer live close enough to go often. The asada is a little plain, that is the standard i usually go by when judging these type of places. There is a lot here that makes up for it though. The food (taste) overall i would give a 4. The price/portion size is a 6, so it gets a 5. I almost always get a large burrito with pastor (no beans). It is the size of a pop warner football and costs about $5. When you order is and she slaps down that 20" tortilla its almost laughable, then she FILLS it with meat and the laugh turns into a big smile. Give it a try when you're on your way home sometime, no where to sit inside...you can thank me later. (also, if you are buying for a family you can get certificates for this place from restaurant.com.... http://bit.ly/bG1ncJ) They always send out codes for more savings too, right now it is TASTY (70% off). you get the $10 cert. for $1.20. read more

I used to think the food was good until I found a dead roach in my tamale. I just can not get myself to eat there again.