HANDS' DOWN, THE WORST DINING EXPERIENCE OF OUR LIVES. We were really looking forward to trying this place, but it was beyond disappointing. After putting in our drink and appetizer order, it was apparent that a huge group (75 to 100) cricket enthusiasts -- all seated in the bar area -- had gathered to cheer on one of the teams in the Olympics. It also appeared that it was some sort of social media event, as a female ringleader was broadcasting messages on her phone. As a result, the noise levels at the place were unbelievable. My family and I could not carry on a conversation, period. It was so off the charts loud that we all left the place feeling traumatized. I am not exaggerating. Indeed minutes after leaving the place, our ears are still ringing. Generally speaking, when you go out to a restaurant to enjoy a meal with your family, you don't want to leave with PTSD. Meanwhile, the wait staff seemed completely oblivious to our distress. And at certain points, it seemed like they enjoyed it. One of them laughed, and another one came up to our table and asked if we were "intimidated." WTH?!? To be clear, we have no objection to people gathering, having fun, and cheering for their sports teams. But the restaurant should have been closed to other business or at least had a sign on the front notifying people that noise levels would preclude having a conversation. Where the food is concerned, it was average at best. My young daughter ordered a Caesar salad and got back something that looked like a soggy mess. This place bills itself as a Tex-Mex place, but they have no ground beef or crispy tacos. Also, the drink selection was extremely slim. No iced tea (despite advertising it on the menu), no sweet tea, and extremely limited soft drinks. It was almost comical how much they didn't have that was featured on the menu. And no cheese queso. To top it all off, my young son had to go to the bathroom and when he came back he reported that the restrooms reeked of smoke. At the end of our experience, a joyous manager came by the table to check in and tacitly knowledge the extreme noise levels by telling us that they would take better care of us next time. I told him to rest assured; there would be no next time. We will never go to this place again and we recommend others do the same. read more

Uncle Jalapeno - Uh....this doesn't look like a Caesar salad. - Mexican Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

Organized a company lunch at this place a few weeks ago. Ownership and management was excellent to us and I. They did a good job taking care of us. Food was great; I would come back here. read more

Uncle Jalapeno - Mexican Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

Service was amazing, the food was amazing and salsa night was so fun, the ambiance juts made it so much better, everyone was having so much fun, will definitely keep coming here and recommend it to everyone. read more

Uncle Jalapeno - Mexican Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

We recently went there for dinner and loved the food, the ambience, the service, and the decor. It is a unique combination of Indian and Mexican flavors. The rice that was served with the dish had wonderful aroma of Indian spices and tasted good and the refried beans had a true Mexican flavor. They had a good vegetarian choice on the menu. I wish they come up with some good Indian or Indian + Mexican desserts as well. The service was quick and courteous. One of the owners, a very nice Indian lady stopped by a couple of times and chatted with us and patiently answered all our questions. Definitely worth trying a unique fusion of Indian and Mexican dishes. Overall we enjoyed our dining experience and felt that it was different in a good sense. read more

This is really Mexican Indian fusion, but definitely not authentic Mexican. That said, the food is good, just don't expect authentic Mexican food. read more

Uncle Jalapeno - Grilled Chicken Quesadillas - Mexican Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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I struggled to find out how so many people gave this place 5 stars. If you think this is worth 5 stars, you should rethink things. The food here was really not good. Not much flavor, rice was not great. My wife ordered a fajita with steak and it wasn't really good quality meat. The burrito I had was not tasty with poor quality queso on it. This restaurant did not have a lot of people dining in it. For being new, it should be jumping. The wait staff did not understand requests for thing we wanted, and the food took almost 45 min to come out. I get what they are trying to do. Mexican food with Indian flare. This missed on so many marks. If you want REAL Mexican/Indian food, you should go to Mama Tigre. The quality of the food, and staff is SUPERIOR. DO NOT Recommend this place. It has a lot to fix before it's good! read more

Love the food & service! The owners are adorable. They will definitely take care of you. Thursday night they have Salsa & Bachata night with an instructor. Dimly lit with good music! They definitely earned a customer who will be back. Thank you again! read more

We came in with a large party. The food was fresh, delicious, quick and service was amazing. I would definitely recommend this for families anyone looking for excellent Mexican food. read more

Wonderful atmosphere. The service was great and the owners checked on my table and talked to us personally. Everyone there looked like they were enjoying, and the food was on point. Thank you Uncle Jalapeno! read more

I am giving 2 stars just for the Restaurant ambience and for chips and salsa which were good First this is a mix of Mexican and Indian food. When we started ordering the server said she just joined and didn't know anything about Indian food and I appreciate her honesty so we went by the yelp reviews to order Indian (Mexican) food. We are pure vegetarians and when we ordered food, it came like it was cooked in same oil as of meat as it strongly smelled for same. Further I talked with the cashier while leaving the restaurant and gave feedback and he kind a said sometimes they mix and same oil gets used. So if you are vegetarian you want to avoid this restaurant unless they don't cut corners and try and keep oil for meat and veggies different. read more

Churros and ice cream is amazing and food is to die for I will definitely be coming again and again after dinner and dessert I got lessons from a very nice salsa dancer. They're really good lessons. I picked it up really quickly great teacher, and great dance. not to mention there's a very great ambience. read more

Mexician food was ok and tableside guacamole was ok. No worth its price. I wouldn't go back.

The food was amazing and the drinks even better. The atmosphere was inviting and every person inside the restaurant took great care. Can't wait to come back. read more

Absolutely funky, interesting interior. Lots of colors and art. The booths are really weird, however: Each has a high bench and a low bench so if you were sitting with people of equal height, somebody is always going to be higher, and someone will be lower. I would love to write about how the service was great, but no. There are many wait staff, but most of them congregate away from the guests not making eye contact. It is new, and I will try it again in six months but this experience was not good. Maybe because we were there on a Sunday? I ordered a fajita salad off the menu. It came with no meat on the top so I inquired. They said the meat was on the bottom, after taking it to the kitchen and bringing it back. So I dug for the meat. It turned out to be a taco salad (ground beef). I asked the waiter why it didn't look like the photo that I had picked out. He replied, "Oh that is the meat salad." Yes, that's what I wanted a fajita salad with meat. So he argued with me about fajita versus taco. (Pleeeeease stop arguing, I'm hungry.) Then brought the manager to the table and the two of them talked about me standing right next to me! I even said at one point, "Hello! I'm right here you can talk to me." No response. They just ignored me and walked away. I was the Invisible Customer. I told the waiter that I didn't want anything - to cancel the order. I said that I would not argue with them if they couldn't bring me what I wanted. This resulted in the waiter not coming back to check on us or refill drinks. I shared my friends cheese quesadilla which was actually very good. Overall, the experience was really disappointing. They have some kinks to work out as a new restaurant. And I hope they are able to get their act together because there is so much potential there. AND they have dancing on Thursday nights from 9pm. read more

Fun atmosphere full of colorful decor! It was surprisingly quiet on a Friday night, but it seems like Thursdays are a great time with a DJ and salsa dancing. We enjoyed our classic Tex Mex - good chips and salsa, nice (and very large!) burrito, and my spouse went for the Indian fusion with paneer tikka masala enchiladas. Those were fun and tasty! People near us got sizzling fajitas that smelled amazing. Service was attentive and we will definitely be back - this feels like the kind of Tex-Mex place we didn't have before in Herndon. read more

Food is Tex Mex not fusion. Flavors not so good. Good to try once if your curios since it's been advertised on the radio so much.

Uncle Jalapeño is a good restaurant. I like the food but can be better! All I can suggest that I miss is that they should add guacamole to their entrees which is standard I feel! Good looking restaurant Good staff Good drinks also Food, few things can get better read more

We went on a recommendation from our friend Howard. Great greeting at the door and then we were served at the bar by what my wife and I refer to as a "order taker vs a conversationalist bartender. Food is exceptionally fresh and tasty. A fusion of Mexican and Northern Indian flavors. Fortunately, Felix (manager) redeemed customer service and we met the proprietor Greeta who is very pleasant and set our agenda for a return. Highly recommend a visit read more

Amazing service and food was fresh, creative and sooooooo good! Fabulous addition to the high standards of Herndon! Bravo!!!

Came here spontaneously after seeing a movie and was impressed by the quick service and quality food! read more

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Food was not good. The guacamole was first over salted and afterwards under salted and tasteless

Had lunch there today and really enjoyed the fajitas! Service was great and loved the decor. Will definitely be back!

We were not fans. While the service was good (friendly and regular) and the salsa...all other food...even the drinks (soda) left us lacking and wanting some flavor. The soda may just need to be changed. The Indian/Mexican infusion was...different. No one finished their food or packed leftovers. read more

A group of friends went for lunch to celebrate our birthdays. The reason I gave 2 stars was because the staff were very nice and the owners stopped by our table and were very friendly. They generously gave us complementary desserts and that was the best part of the meal! The crispy cauliflower appetizers were very good too, their saving grace. I usually order enchiladas because I like to have sauce on my dish and don't care for the other drier choices. Well, it was extremely disappointing!! There was NO red, or green sauce, just a very thin smear of avocado and very little Mexican cheese here and there. It was supposed to come with avocado slices, but there were none. I asked the server to get me some and got 3 really tiny, thin slivers! My dish was barely warm... instead of being hot, so I sent it back to be warmed and after about 5 minutes, it was brought back, at the exact same temperature as before!!!! I didn't bother after that. Another reviewer mentioned free soup with their lunch order. We got none. So all in all, a very disappointing experience. We found authentic Mexican flavors completely lacking in our dishes. Unfortunately we will not be returning. I am very surprised at the other positive reviews. I wish our meal had been more enjoyable. read more

The staff was very friendly, prompt and fun to chat with. Coming from Colorado we're always curious of the Mexican flavors elsewhere. Having our guac prepped tableside was a neat touch and both of our meals were excellent! My wife and I both enjoyed our visit and the complimentary churros were fabulous! read more

Service, Fine, although difficult to hear server, music too loud, requested it be turned down. Quesadilla was dry. Beef burrito and refied beans not great. No unsweetened tea, even though it was listed on the drink menu. Ordered Orange juice, alcohol taste, turned out it was spoiled. Tres Leches cake was good. Will not be returning. read more

What a great place! 5stars is simple & here's why: Location is very convenient as it's right off Dulles Toll road & parking (while busy) is still convenient. Appearance of Uncle Jalapeño is very inviting. They have outdoor seating & well lite. Entrance is very unique & once inside you get the feel of a high class restaurant with spaced out seating along with open floor with wood barrels & chandeliers exhibiting lighted birds. The staff is so friendly & inviting with the bartender (Felix) tending to a wonderful drink or you can sit at the well designed bar. The waitress pays close attention to details & even the manager & owner will stop by to check on your needs. They will laugh with you & take picture for you. Absolutely awesome! Now the food: The appetizers are outstanding (I wish they had more choices) with the flavor just sizzling in your mouth. The entrees are super delicious with hot tasty flavors. We tried the Fajitas & it was great. I wish they included a little guacamole but they have a special station for that if ordered. On to the desert: we had the Flan & as you see in the picture it was beautiful & tasty. This is a great meeting place, great for buisness lunches, romantic for birthday or anniversary but spectacular for every week dinner or lunch out. They have a great happy hour also. We will return likely on a permanent basis. Thanks to their staff/management & owners! read more

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The food was delicious! Great happy hour menu and the service was exceptional. We will definitely be back!

Awesome menu! A lot of options for vegetarians - veggie fajitas, portobello mushroom or paneer tacos for example. Fast service too! Very clean, pleasant restaurant. Will definitely be back! read more

Wow uncle Jalapeno at worldgate is amazing. I would give them 7 stars if I could! Especially Felix! He wonderful and friendly and knowledgeable. I especially loved his drink recommendations! His Cadillac margarita was heavenly. And his smoking old fashioned was superb! We are definitely coming back and bring our family and friends. Charles Adams. read more

Absolutely fabulous food! The waiters and waitresses are amazing and attentive. The bartender Felix makes the best drinks! Try the Cadillac and the "smoky" old fashioned whiskey! Melinda read more

A pleasant, spacious restaurant. Good chips and salsa arrived almost as soon as I sat down. After 10 or 15 minutes, the host took my lunch order. A waiter came to my table to serve the ice tea but also took the drinks menu and set it upright and out of reach. The list of tequilas seemed extensive, but the waiter ignored my request to leave it where I could see it. Food service was slow -- perhaps 15 minutes after my order. The chicken tacos had plenty of goodies and might have been good, but were barely warm. The rice and beans were room temperature. The soup was hot and I would have enjoyed it had it not been delivered with main course. Ordinarily, I would have sent the meal back, but I didn't have another half hour to wait for a fresh plate. With good Mex and Tex-Mex restaurants nearby, I see no reason to return. read more

The decor was fun and colorful, but the food was bland and forgettable. Maybe I ordered the "wrong" dish, but if this is supposed to be TexMex Indian fusion, I missed any fusion. I had steak tacos with corn tortillas, a classic margarita, with flan for dessert. The steak in the tacos were generous but lacking flavor. This platter came with refried beans and dirty rice but they were also nondescript. The flan had a burnt like cake at the bottom and chocolate syrup all over the plate. Not like any type of flan I ever had. I thought the price point was a little high for the drink ($12). Little flavor to be found from cuisines that usually abound in flavor. This was my last visit. read more

Solid food, good value for price. Product delivery is good both in-store and to-go. Staff helpful and attentive.

Visited for the first time this past Friday night. Not too busy when we got there. Server approached table fairly quickly but downhill from there from a server level. We ordered a chicken taco platter which came with 3 tacos, beans and rice. The tacos were great. Stuffed with well-seasoned chicken. Rice and black beans were good as well. It was alot of food. They had a great happy hour going on so we ordered 2 beers. The information she gave us on the beers was incorrect but we drank them anyway . We also ordered a loco burrito; nicely stuffed with ingredients and tasty. But once the server took our order, she brought our drinks (but no water that we asked for) and she never came back until we were done. We had to ask other servers for water, extra napkins and to please get our server. She wasn't busy so I'm not sure why she wouldn't come to our table....it was weird. Once we asked for the check; it took her over 10 minutes to get it to us. From a food perspective; we would definitely go back. I just hope we get a different server. I was a server for years so I'll chalk it up to her maybe being new and/or inexperienced. That's why I'm giving 4 stars. read more

Very nice atmosphere, drinks are very good, and the daily happy hour for 2 for 1 margaritas are great!

This is a Mexican-Indian fusion place. the food was disappointing and lacking in Mexican flavors. I got the fajitas and it was just ok. Don't even bother asking for a second basket of chips because they will charge you $5 without telling you. Decided to try the churros for dessert and it was cold, so it was not enjoyable. read more

Poor service. Overpriced food and drink. Can't believe we wasted cinco de mayo time at this place. Great look inside, however poor Mexican food. Cross between Indian and Mexican read more

We had a super fun experience at Uncle Jalapeño's. Very cheerful vibe, good food and excellent service..the owners went above and beyond to cater to all our requests. The paneer tikka veggie fajita was really amazing and the kulfi was excellent! We ate and ate and then danced to Bollywood hits! A pretty fun Friday evening with friends!! read more

Great food- went for dinner and I recommend the Bang bang shrimp appetizer and spicy jalapeño queso.. friendly service and seated us quickly . Will definitely return! read more