Authentic Spanish cuisine and Mexican. Service is excellent. Food is too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Deb Alger
We met at Jalapenos for a family holiday celebration. They were able to accommodate a same day reservation for eight, and the experience was stellar. Our server, Sonia, was efficient, friendly, and knowledgeable. I asked a question about gluten and she immediately made sure I knew of any items to avoid. The food was delicious and we can recommend the tamales, shrimp burrito, masita cubana, ropa vieja, guacamole, and, of course, the margaritas and red sangria. Those were just the items we had, but I am sure everything else is equally satisfying.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
P
This place is okay, but it’s a bit overrated for the quality of its food. They served plain Uncle Ben’s rice, and everything tasted like it had been canned. It was just really mediocre. I could make a better-tasting enchilada, and that’s definitely not something you want to think about while trying to enjoy a nice dinner with family.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Lisa Aj. Skinner
Absolutely love the Mexican/Mediterranean seafood cuisine at Jalapeno's,... lots of great memories.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pamela Kremer
I have gone to this restaurant since they opened. I have never been disappointed. They had a shrimp in champagne sauce on their old menu, and they still make it fresh for you if you ask. Just yummy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yuliana Macey
Delicious food !
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Kevin Shaver
We've been coming to Jalapenos for 25 years, so it must be great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carmella Holt
Beautiful restaurant. Loved the atmosphere, service was amazing and food was delicious
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Andrea Regan
Amazing food! I was so pleasantly surprised!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MarylandMimi4
When we want to go out to dinner and want a restaurant that we know will always provide great food and excellent service we go to Jalapenos! Don't be fooled by the strip mall location. As soon as you step inside this lovely and welcoming restaurant you realize this is going to be not just a meal but a wonderful dining experience!
I never thought I’d be writing this review, because I’ve been a fan of Jalapeños in Annapolis for decades. Unfortunately, today’s experience was so disappointing that I feel it’s necessary to share. At 4pm today, two friends and I arrived for Happy Hour. One of my friends is a senior, recovering from a stroke, and uses a cane. She was clearly unable to sit comfortably or safely at the high bar stools, so the host kindly seated us at a nearby table with regular chairs in the dining area. The restaurant was completely empty - because it's Monday at 4pm 😐 Shortly after, we were told the manager needed to “approve” Happy Hour service at that table. When he arrived, his response was that if he allowed it for us, he’d “have to allow it for everyone.” This, despite the fact that THE RESTAURANT WAS EMPTY and we have supported this restaurant for years, spending countless evenings (and dollars) at the bar during Happy Hour. We left, and sadly, we won’t be returning. Once the original owner/manager left, the service quality began to slip, but this was the final straw. To deny a loyal customer—who has accessibility needs—a simple accommodation in an empty restaurant shows a complete lack of customer service and compassion. After decades of being one of our local favorites, Jalapeños has lost us as customers. Deeply disappointing.
Jack Whiteford 白德霖
In an old school shopping plaza next to a nail spa and dollar store. Unassuming restaurant and bar. BUT the food is amazing. Everything spiced just right.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 4
Christopher McGuinness
Drive an hour frequently with our family to eat here... we love the food, which incorporates Cuban and Spanish into the menu with Mexican cuisine! Been going here since they opened! So good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Myo Min
Tasty small dish Mexican/ Spanish food. Very friendly servers .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sean Birckhead
Love this place, authentic Spanish tapas, as well as a good amount of main dishes available. Highly recommend for lunch or dinner.
Authentic Spanish cuisine and Mexican. Service is excellent. Food is too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We met at Jalapenos for a family holiday celebration. They were able to accommodate a same day reservation for eight, and the experience was stellar. Our server, Sonia, was efficient, friendly, and knowledgeable. I asked a question about gluten and she immediately made sure I knew of any items to avoid.
The food was delicious and we can recommend the tamales, shrimp burrito, masita cubana, ropa vieja, guacamole, and, of course, the margaritas and red sangria. Those were just the items we had, but I am sure everything else is equally satisfying.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is okay, but it’s a bit overrated for the quality of its food. They served plain Uncle Ben’s rice, and everything tasted like it had been canned. It was just really mediocre. I could make a better-tasting enchilada, and that’s definitely not something you want to think about while trying to enjoy a nice dinner with family.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Absolutely love the Mexican/Mediterranean seafood cuisine at Jalapeno's,... lots of great memories.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have gone to this restaurant since they opened. I have never been disappointed. They had a shrimp in champagne sauce on their old menu, and they still make it fresh for you if you ask. Just yummy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food !
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
We've been coming to Jalapenos for 25 years, so it must be great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful restaurant. Loved the atmosphere, service was amazing and food was delicious
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Amazing food! I was so pleasantly surprised!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
When we want to go out to dinner and want a restaurant that we know will always provide great food and excellent service we go to Jalapenos! Don't be fooled by the strip mall location. As soon as you step inside this lovely and welcoming restaurant you realize this is going to be not just a meal but a wonderful dining experience!
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I never thought I’d be writing this review, because I’ve been a fan of Jalapeños in Annapolis for decades. Unfortunately, today’s experience was so disappointing that I feel it’s necessary to share. At 4pm today, two friends and I arrived for Happy Hour. One of my friends is a senior, recovering from a stroke, and uses a cane. She was clearly unable to sit comfortably or safely at the high bar stools, so the host kindly seated us at a nearby table with regular chairs in the dining area. The restaurant was completely empty - because it's Monday at 4pm 😐 Shortly after, we were told the manager needed to “approve” Happy Hour service at that table. When he arrived, his response was that if he allowed it for us, he’d “have to allow it for everyone.” This, despite the fact that THE RESTAURANT WAS EMPTY and we have supported this restaurant for years, spending countless evenings (and dollars) at the bar during Happy Hour. We left, and sadly, we won’t be returning. Once the original owner/manager left, the service quality began to slip, but this was the final straw. To deny a loyal customer—who has accessibility needs—a simple accommodation in an empty restaurant shows a complete lack of customer service and compassion. After decades of being one of our local favorites, Jalapeños has lost us as customers. Deeply disappointing.
In an old school shopping plaza next to a nail spa and dollar store. Unassuming restaurant and bar. BUT the food is amazing. Everything spiced just right.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 4
Drive an hour frequently with our family to eat here... we love the food, which incorporates Cuban and Spanish into the menu with Mexican cuisine! Been going here since they opened! So good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tasty small dish Mexican/ Spanish food. Very friendly servers .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place, authentic Spanish tapas, as well as a good amount of main dishes available. Highly recommend for lunch or dinner.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
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