Finally gave this place a shot and grabbed a vegetarian breakfast burrito. Cheap and yummy. Standard quality ingredients, nothing to drool over. It was kind of busy this morning and the service was still super speedy. I appreciate this place's existence in downtown Lansing. Note that they are only open until 3pm M-F.
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Will K.
not many options for breakfast burritos since el sombero closed on MLK...it was OK nothing to bring me back...beans so runny that it was like having mashed potatoes in my burito
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Mark W.
I am a fan of Jalepeno's and would echo the sentiments of all the reviews to-date; namely, the lines are long, but move quickly through the lunch hour & wish it was open later than 3 pm. That being said, I recommend going on Tuesday when the daily special is Tamales. So good, generous portion, with beans, rice, and handful of chips. Friendly staff that always seems to appreciate my business is another reason I like to spend my money here.
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Chelsea M.
Yum! Fast, affordable, and delicious! I really enjoyed me enchiladas and the portion size was HUGE. More than enough there for two meals. I'm excited to head back and try a couple other things on the menu. There were more than a few options that looked good. I'd avoid heading in at peak lunch time. You might have a difficult time finding a seat.
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Bruce T.
Good food & satisfied my yearning for some Mexican fare. Not exactly California- or Texas- level stuff, but good nonetheless. Huge portions if you get the rice & beans option. Must be bulking these guys up for winter!
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Stephanie M.
I have to start by saying I only go to Jalapenos for breakfast, but I go almost every day. And, because of that, I almost never eat lunch (only if I miss my morning run to Jalapeno's). As a non-egg eater, Jalapeno's is one of the few places that I don't feel cheated ordering an item that typically comes with eggs. Most places just leave off the eggs. A few places will let you order something in place of the eggs (but VERY few). This place loads up my breakfast burrio with everything else so that my tortilla is just as full of goodness as everyone else's. I'm a big fan of their hot salsa and the refillable cups, but I love the little bambino fruit pies for the days I want a little something sweet to counter the spicy hot salsa.
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Lindsey K.
This is my favorite lunch spot downtown. They are open during the week for breakfast and lunch. I wish they were open in the evening and on weekends. I haven't had their breakfast but I have heard it is really good. They do get busy at lunch, but if you go between 11 and 11:30 there is not really a wait. Even if you walk in and the line is all the way to the back, they are very efficient and you will wait much less than you think. The tables do fill up, but clear out quickly. In the summer they have tables on the sidewalk, or you can get it to go and eat on a bench on the street. My favorite dish is the chicken nachos. These are hands down the best I've had in the Lansing area. The half order is plenty for lunch and I'm not a skimpy eater. They are reasonably fast and the food is always fresh. The order taker girl is nice and so is the cashier, watch out for the girl manning the nacho oven- Frown Town USA!!! I miss this place since I don't work downtown anymore!!
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Nick C.
Good the breakfast burritos are awesome and for a good price just watch out they have vertical street parking who ever decided that was a good idea probably doesn't have to back out into oncoming traffic blind
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Lorraine H.
Jalapeno's is one of my favorites for lunch. But the breakfast burritos are delicious! I try to get there a little early (11:20-11:30) as the lunch line is long, but it does move fast. Seating is limited. My only negative comment is, it's always very cold in there. I know that old buildings with high ceilings are hard to heat, and restaurants use a psychological trick that if you're chilly, you tend to eat more, but I do like to be comfortable while I dine. I think I will go there today!
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Kay S.
The breakfast burritos are hard to beat. They should serve them all day!
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Lori M.
Awesome food! Wish they were open on weekends. :(
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Matt P.
Decent food. Some hot sauce that expired almost a year ago on the tables. Burrito special was a solid value. Luckily I arrived just after the lunch rush so the service was extremely fast.
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Takes Reservations : No Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Street Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Divey Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Has TV : No Waiter Service : No
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
R. L.
Finally gave this place a shot and grabbed a vegetarian breakfast burrito. Cheap and yummy. Standard quality ingredients, nothing to drool over. It was kind of busy this morning and the service was still super speedy. I appreciate this place's existence in downtown Lansing. Note that they are only open until 3pm M-F.
(3)Will K.
not many options for breakfast burritos since el sombero closed on MLK...it was OK nothing to bring me back...beans so runny that it was like having mashed potatoes in my burito
(3)Mark W.
I am a fan of Jalepeno's and would echo the sentiments of all the reviews to-date; namely, the lines are long, but move quickly through the lunch hour & wish it was open later than 3 pm. That being said, I recommend going on Tuesday when the daily special is Tamales. So good, generous portion, with beans, rice, and handful of chips. Friendly staff that always seems to appreciate my business is another reason I like to spend my money here.
(4)Chelsea M.
Yum! Fast, affordable, and delicious! I really enjoyed me enchiladas and the portion size was HUGE. More than enough there for two meals. I'm excited to head back and try a couple other things on the menu. There were more than a few options that looked good. I'd avoid heading in at peak lunch time. You might have a difficult time finding a seat.
(4)Bruce T.
Good food & satisfied my yearning for some Mexican fare. Not exactly California- or Texas- level stuff, but good nonetheless. Huge portions if you get the rice & beans option. Must be bulking these guys up for winter!
(3)Stephanie M.
I have to start by saying I only go to Jalapenos for breakfast, but I go almost every day. And, because of that, I almost never eat lunch (only if I miss my morning run to Jalapeno's). As a non-egg eater, Jalapeno's is one of the few places that I don't feel cheated ordering an item that typically comes with eggs. Most places just leave off the eggs. A few places will let you order something in place of the eggs (but VERY few). This place loads up my breakfast burrio with everything else so that my tortilla is just as full of goodness as everyone else's. I'm a big fan of their hot salsa and the refillable cups, but I love the little bambino fruit pies for the days I want a little something sweet to counter the spicy hot salsa.
(5)Lindsey K.
This is my favorite lunch spot downtown. They are open during the week for breakfast and lunch. I wish they were open in the evening and on weekends. I haven't had their breakfast but I have heard it is really good. They do get busy at lunch, but if you go between 11 and 11:30 there is not really a wait. Even if you walk in and the line is all the way to the back, they are very efficient and you will wait much less than you think. The tables do fill up, but clear out quickly. In the summer they have tables on the sidewalk, or you can get it to go and eat on a bench on the street. My favorite dish is the chicken nachos. These are hands down the best I've had in the Lansing area. The half order is plenty for lunch and I'm not a skimpy eater. They are reasonably fast and the food is always fresh. The order taker girl is nice and so is the cashier, watch out for the girl manning the nacho oven- Frown Town USA!!! I miss this place since I don't work downtown anymore!!
(4)Nick C.
Good the breakfast burritos are awesome and for a good price just watch out they have vertical street parking who ever decided that was a good idea probably doesn't have to back out into oncoming traffic blind
(4)Lorraine H.
Jalapeno's is one of my favorites for lunch. But the breakfast burritos are delicious! I try to get there a little early (11:20-11:30) as the lunch line is long, but it does move fast. Seating is limited. My only negative comment is, it's always very cold in there. I know that old buildings with high ceilings are hard to heat, and restaurants use a psychological trick that if you're chilly, you tend to eat more, but I do like to be comfortable while I dine. I think I will go there today!
(4)Kay S.
The breakfast burritos are hard to beat. They should serve them all day!
(4)Lori M.
Awesome food! Wish they were open on weekends. :(
(4)Matt P.
Decent food. Some hot sauce that expired almost a year ago on the tables. Burrito special was a solid value. Luckily I arrived just after the lunch rush so the service was extremely fast.
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