Reviews for El Jalapeño Mexican Restaurant Indy in Indianapolis, IN

I was visiting clients in Indy and figured I would try a Mexican restaurant for taco Tuesday. The Google reviews were pretty... good and I decided on this spot and I was disappointed! There is not a bar but they do server alcohol. The place is small. Ithas booths and a long table. If it?s busy, you?ll be sitting right next to other guests unless you get a booth: I selected thisplace because it supposedly has the best burritos. Although it looked like it was going to be sooo good, that was not the case.I forced myself to eat as much as I could. It just lacked flavor although it was stuffed with flavorful items. I also ordered amargarita.with no simple syrup or sweet and sour mix. It came out tasting like it had extra of both! I tried to send it back andwas told no by my server. I asked for the manager. He said alcohol couldn?t be returned and that it?s just my tastebuds. I wasshocked and I politely told him I was not going to pay for anything that I don?t want. He then stated he would remove from mybill but the next time, he wouldn?t be able to. Needless to say but I would never return there if I?m ever in Indy again. Read more

Very good food, service was excellent and food came out promptly. I gauge most Mexican restaurants by their salsa. I give... this one a 9/10. Read more

This place didn't jump off the page for me. Service was kind of slow and the language barrier was bad enough that it caused the... wrong food to be brought out. The food waa just ok. I have had more authentic Mexican food from food trucks. Read more

Such a great place to eat i love everything about this place they even caters to folks that dont like spicy sala great prices... and great service clean and quick Read more

Great experience solo dining while passing through. Proficient and fast service. The shrimp tacos didn't disappoint. Diverse and... inexpensive Margarita pitcher options were immaculate. 10 out of 10. I'm coming back everytime I'm in Indy!! Read more

Came here for lunch, but got here the same time as the church crowds, so they were pretty busy. Still got seated quickly, but... service was a bit overwhelmed. The standard chips and salsa were ok, though the chips could've been livened up with a bit ofsalt, and perhaps a touch of lime. Still waiting for some place to figure out that chips dusted in Tajin would be a gamechanger. The order of choriqueso was pretty generous, though some extra chips would have been appreciated, as I didn't haveenough to finish the dip. (They asked if I needed more chips, but forgot to bring them.) For the entree, I deviated from myusual enchiladas platter and went with the chilaquiles. Solid move. Tortilla chips smothered in ranchero sauce and cheese withshredded chicken. That was something else! And portion size was generous enough that I took home enough for a second meal! Definitely look forward to returning. Read more

I went there for lunch with my coworkers and was NOT disappointed. Their lunch specials were reasonably priced and came with... large portions. I ordered a lunch special #10 and got an enchilada, tostada, and a quesadilla all for around $7. The waiter waskind and provided quick service. I'd definitely go again and I'd suggest you all do too! Read more

1st Review: I went here for the first time and I was very pleased with the food. My wife and I ordered steak tacos and they were... delicious. The food was hot, and made in a timely manner. I will definately be coming back for more in the near future. 2nd: Iwent back again, and I was very pleased with the food and service! Read more