It is almost impossible to convince my husband to get Uber eats because it always sucks. But I was convinced this restaurant wouldn't be the same. But unfortunately I was wrong. He agreed to order tonight. Our food comes and the main part of his meal (Camarones el diabla) the shrimp was non existent. He had to eat rice beans and lettuce. Really? Thanks for nothing guys. Back to cooking every night for me! read more

Everyone who works there is very nice and welcoming. The food is very good. The dishes themselves are good but I really just love the beans and guacamole with chips. They give you beans, salsa and chips when you dine-in, which I like. Everywhere else I've been just gives salsa and chips. Great service, great food and it's close to my home read more

Food was tasteless. Ordered Carne asada had no taste, chicken mole tacos not good either

I'm going to make this simple. They are it. No need to go anywhere else. Ok, one or two things....... Customer Service here is ridiculously amazing. The food far exceeds any expectations you could have ever had. The entire staff exudes kindness, laughter, and you know you're welcome. Everything is consistent. Oh, and the drinks are quite nice. read more

We ordered for delivery and the food was amazing. They were very accommodating to substitutions which is a huge bonus in my book!

This place is terrible! Bad food, poor service and very expensive compared to other good quality Mexican Food restaurants.

Not good, not good at all. I'd kill for Muchos Gracias if I had Los Jalapeños in front of me. Ordered the burrito and chips with the sopapillas. The burrito was ghastly. It didn't say that it was completely covered in sauce and toppings plus the meat was flavorless. It was a soggy disaster, tasted like dog food. The chips and salsa were good as I saved the salsa. The sopapillas were basically cinnamon chips with strawberry sauce. Yikes. Got an AWFUL stomach ache after this meal. Gen a few days later had he salsa with another dish and had an awful ache as well. Yikes read more

Ordering by phone for take out is not a good strategy if one hasn't been to this particular Mexican restaurant before. The rating is based primarily for paying $69 for two ala carte carnitas tacos and the tacos Mexicanos and sopitos entrees. There was a definite disconnect upon calling ahead to get information regarding the menu items above and then call No. 2 to place an order. Total disconnect!!! Food tasted ok maybe a three star but carnitas ordered and labelled was actually skirt steak . I think I know the difference. Beware of ordering via phone.... Certainly not worth $69 read more

Too pricey, dry tamales, no flavor, salsa used to be the best.

We've been frequenting this restaurant almost since they opened as they are but a few miles from our home. They offer the typical Tex Mex fare. Nothing stands out as exceptional, but nothing I've eaten is bad either. Service is better than adequate. Portions are large-ish. Many times the wife and I split an order of chicken fajitas. The meat almost seems to have a hint of teriyaki flavor to it. They also add diced tomatoes to the mix of onions and green peppers. It is pretty tasty. I know the have reasonable prices, particularly for lunch specials. Their salsa is really good and the chips are served warm along with frijoles. read more

Frankly, we were just stopping for a bite, on our way through town, when we had the unexpected fortune of eating at Los Jalapeños. Whereas a traditional, somewhat limited menu selection, might seem like a criticism, the locale could only support so much variety. Further, the focus of the food quality, has not been lost, but devoted to an amazing experience. The chimichanga I had, was reminiscent of times eating in Tijuana, or San Diego, rather than traditionally "Tex-Mex-faire," and solidly made a wonderful impact. Should I be in the area again, I'll go out of my way, to eat here again. I hope to find someplace back home, that can offer such an experience! read more

Los Jalapenos - Fun atmosphere, and incredible food! - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

We have used Uber Eats and Door Dash with Los Jalapenos several times. Los Jalapenos does an excellent job at providing flavorful food that is nice and hot! We live about 20 minutes away and yes, the food is hot. Nice touch that for a crunchy taco they add an extra shell (so there are 2 shells) so that nice, audible crunch is still there after a 20 minute drive. While the delivery menus seem to restrict ordering options, we have found that including details in the 'notes' section are carefully read and adhered to. Want a chicken enchilada and a ground beef taco???? - - - just say so and Los Jalapenos will fulfill your taste buds to your satisfaction. read more

This was our first time eating in and not merely getting take out. I will say we were pleasantly surprised. Situated in a strip mall our expectations were not terribly high. The ambiance was the usual mix of tex-mex border bric-a-brac but the booths were quite comfortable. The hostess and servers were very friendly and cheerful. We were checked on often and our food came Hella-quick. Fresh chips and salsa (round 2) came without being asked. Besides the usual salsa (which sadly was meh :/ at best) was a bowl of warm refried beans which was a nice change. Out entrées came very quickly from the kitchen. I will say this was not haute cuisine by any means but it was good and filling. We all left STUFFED. The quality was better than i had expected from a strip mall Mexican joint. Prices are a bit high for the quality, but probably fair for the quantity of food as well as the attentiveness of the serving team. Don't expect Andina when you stop by here and you'll leave happy. But full. ...very very full... read more

Los Jalapenos - I always forget to take a photo first. ... - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

3 years later and its still my favorite Mexican food! The staff are as friendly as they ever were, and some of the "kids" have grown into great servers now, too! Its awesome to be able to go to a family owned and operated business that still treats their customers well. Margaritas cant be beat, and the Corona is always ice cold right in the bottle -- perfect! read more

Los Jalapenos - Standard margarita on the rocks... Tasty! - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Let's start out by saying the staff are very nice people this isn't a reflection on them. The food was extremely bland. I haven't eaten here in over 10 years but last week decided to give it a go again, and I really shouldn't have. I got food poisoning from this restaurant, and you may ask how I know it was from this restaurant? Simple, the day I came in I hadn't had breakfast and by the time I got back home my stomach was so upset. It got worse and worse until I was sleeping in the bathroom because every hour or so I was either throwing up or having to use the toilet. I was sick for 2 days after eating here. Do not come here if you don't want to end up like me. read more

Food is standard Mexican, but always flavorful and staff is attentive. Reasonably priced. read more

If I wasn't starving I would have got up and left. Food: Cold and Bland Service: Sucks The gal seated us, tossed chips at our table, no salsa. 5 minutes later the salsa appears. All the chips and salsa gone, guess what happens next, we get to order drinks!!!!! Food arrives, guess what Cold and Bland, now I remember why it's been so long since we were last here !!!!! Toco Bell would have been a better option - too bad they don't serve alcohol. 3 stars because I felt bad for the waitress, she had no help, turns out she's the cashier too. read more

Los Jalapenos - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Been eating here for over 12 years now, but their prices have gotten out of hand. 16.50 for a burrito that isn't even that good has pushed our family away from eating here anymore. food quality here doesn't justify the high prices. We probably won't be back unless the pricing matches the food options. read more

Definitely not the best Mexican food. The salsa was mostly onions and the bean dip was bland. My wife ordered a burrito and when we got it the plate was filled with water(enchiwater sauce). Nothing like eating a soggy burrito...gross!!! We moved here from Arizona and have not been able to find decent Mexican food since. I would say from the places we have been, this is closest to the bottom. The food in general was bland. We won't be going back for seconds. read more

Los Jalapenos - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I was a little skeptical because of the price, but the service was great. The staff was kind, and quick. The food was amazing and they include free chips and salsa! So good! read more

Ordered off Uber eats and the portions are huge! My only thing was the rice had little to no flavor. Also not sure if this is an online ordering issue but my husband wanted a side of regrows beans because the burritos don't automatically come with rice and beans so I went to the "side" tab and clicked on the only option available which was black and pinto beans which isn't what my husband wanted but I couldn't find a way around it. read more

We to this one in Camas by the mill we have gone here several times, loved it when the big tall Spanish guy worked there, Now there is a women who has a chip on her shoulder, Always in a hurry and tonight showed, They have this very young Spanish girl working was more interested in the Latino News then the customers, whom I heard say could we get more chips, I thought we could use chips salsa and water, finally got her attention told her we were ready to order said I will tell the other person ok The woman comes to the table I tell her chicken chimichanga, I got my plate I put my sour cream and guacamole on top cut into it and it's beef not what I order Young girl took it back the woman brought it to me pretty much dropped it and ran off I look at it and all most lost my cool, The sour cream and guacamole I used on my first she did not replace on my 2nd plate and my beans and rice are now cold, i'am not happy!!!!! So they give you the little sugary treat at the end when I have asked for a box how was everything I said ok, I was ready to scream!!! That is not when you ask how things are, She got no tip and she lost 2 customers we will never go back, I understand mistakes can happen, but an attitude is something when you are in customer service and you are hoping for a tip then you better give me a warm fuzzy, All I got was warm from my blood pressure going up The Resturant was not that busy there were the 2 of us plus up the stairs were 4 children and 4 adults, Don't expect to much from this place it's not what it use to be!!!! read more

Very nice service and fast and delicious food, bisteck ranchero delicious and #1 enchiladas combo too .. Ema and Martin very friendly and professional and hospitality too and feel like home 100000 stars for Los jalapenos teams Ema and Martin read more

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Really bad! My burrito was super soggy (and it wasn't wet burrito) also there was celery in it! I'm not talking a piece or two accidentally got in there, there was A LOT of celery in it? I'm from the south west and have been to Mexico sooooo many times and have had a lot of great food, never celery in a burrito (or any Mexican food). The rice was way over cooked and bland, the guacamole was warm and browning, and there was this pool of liquid in the plate which I assume was water? On top of all of this it was way over priced for the quality! Taco bell is better (which is sad!) Our server was also kind seemed like she didn't want to be there, however this is not reflective of the whole staff because another server who was serving the table next to us was extremely nice! read more

Great food and close to home. Just love the authentic Mexican food you get here. Also the deep fried ice cream is amazing!! read more

Los Jalapenos - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

This place is great! Good food, juicy meat and delicious rice! Plus less then 6$ for a 20oz margarita?! He'll yeah definitely recommend. Had the enchilada taco and tamale combo all amazing. read more

Los Jalapenos - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Best restaurant ever. I've been coming here my whole life and I've never brought someone here that didn't leave raving about it. I honestly don't understand how it doesn't have 5 stars read more

This place is ridiculously good. Super, crazy delicious, best-in-the-metro-area good. I came here with the GF on a tip from one of her co-workers. It's a bit out of the way, and in a strip mall so we totally missed it and ended up out on the middle of nowhere before we found it. Once we did get in there, the decor and setup is pretty classically "Mexican in America" with cheap but functional furniture, but then the food came. Starting with the salsa, I knew it was going to be good. More onion than tomato, with a blend of spices that left it both perfectly balanced and spicy. We got one of their hilariously oversized margaritas, and it was strong and tasty. I got one of their specialty plates, and just like the salsa, it was both heavy on the (perfectly cooked to the cusp of sweetness) onion and balanced perfectly. Also, the rice was cooked properly, and served both fluffy and light. The whole meal was like that; no matter the dish, none of it tasted at all greasy, none of it was heavy even where by rights it should have been. And the flavors, oh my god. On top of that, full meal with alcohol for 2 was $30. That's pretty damn reasonable. It's a bit far to drive, but I'm going back. Again and again. Can't recommend it highly enough, I just can't. read more

Love it. My wife and I eat here all the time. We have eaten here for probably 8 or 9 years at least twice a month. We have NEVER had a bad experience, food is always amazing, the service is super friendly, and that is why we keep on going back. I eat at a lot of restaurants and love myself some good food. Los Jalapenos is my old standby that I can always rely on for delivering a positive dining experience with consistent service and great food. BTW...the Tacos Mexicanos are to die for. read more

I first came here about a year and a half ago when I was visiting my family. The food was pretty good, memorable. I moved to Washington about a year ago. This place came to mind when I starting craving mexican food for lunch today. I drove 15 minutes because I wanted good food and was sure I would get it here! Unfortunately, the food has declined significantly since my first visit. The food tasted like nothing. Absolutely nothing. I could literally squeeze water out of the shredded beef. The entire plate tasted like water and several of the ingredients were saturated in it. Even the beans tasted like mushy water. The customer service was also lacking. It took almost ten minutes for the server to take our drink order and she never stopped back at our table after the food was delivered. The entire experience was very disappointing. Definitely not the restaurant I remember it being. read more

The waitress told me that a shot of Patron is $5.00. So we have 4 total shots. she charged us $30.00 total. I asked why she charged me $10.00 to much she said that she was mistaken and still made me pay $30.00. I won't be back. Bait and switch bitch!! read more

I have no idea how this place has four stars... This is the absolute greasiest nastiest Mexican food I have ever had in my entire life. The service was good as well as the price but the food was disgusting and had very little meat taco bell even makes this place look bad. Maybe if I worked all day, was drunk, and starving I may have given the food 3 stars. read more

Decent food at good prices is how I'd describe Los jalapeños. This place is my family's go-to Mexican food place for exactly those reasons too. Wait staff is great as well and they have one of the better salsas I've had too. The place is very family friendly and they have a good kids menu. The place seems to be getting busier but the most I've ever had to wait for a table is 10 minutes; most times we usually get sat right away. I'd recommend the pork tamales. I didn't give it higher stars because it's not the best Mexican in Vancouver, but I'll give it the best value that's for sure. read more

Checked this place out while I waiting for someone at the DMV which is next door. I was the first person in the restaurant and it quickly filled up in the next 15 minutes, about noon. They had great lunch specials and very attentive service. The food was meh, not bad to try once but it's up to you if you want to try it again. This trip was probably my first and last. read more

interesting decor and that's about as good as it gets. Jalapenos? Pfft, only if it drives by on the street............the food was VERY bland and flavorless. I finished what I had only because I was hungry but it left me sad that I wasted the money and time eating here. read more

My absolute favorite mexican restaurant!! Waiters are always cheerful and happy to serve your needs! I would recommend this place to everyone!! read more

Wife loved her chimichanga. My food was very bland (not much flavor). Daughter's dish was the same. Found it difficult to eat it all without flavor. The little dessert chips brought it up to 4 stars. read more

I give this place 0 stars. Took my seven year old daugther here for lunch and not even she liked it. Chips are stored in plastic totes and not covered. Soda cups are stained....food is horrible and very bland. Foos came out piping hot and what seemed like tooooo hot that the beans and rice were hard. And cheese on top of beans where burnt. Over priced for such shitty food :( read more

I love it, he doesn't love it, but this is my review, not his. Lunch is pretty reasonable, and the food is always good and plentiful. You can call ahead to pick up your order to go, and they always do a great job of getting it all correct even for a group of 10 or so. Service is friendly, too. read more

Welp, if you are of a certain generation, white, and like your food bland, this is the place for you! My roommate and I went here for dinner to celebrate him getting a new job. The menu was inviting, and everything looked delicious in the descriptions and the pictures... until it wasn't. I didn't think it was possible to make Mexican food bland. Apparently, it is, and these folks have found a way to perfect it. Nothing was remotely spicy, everything tasted watered down, and I found myself constantly reaching for the salt shaker. The staff were extremely friendly. Seems to be a family-run business. Food came out very quickly, which was nice. Just wished it had some flavor. ANY flavor. read more