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El Jalapeño

7.1 • Mexican restaurant
🧀 Quesadilla
🍗 Grilled Chicken
🌮 Al Pastor
🥡 Takeout
🌮 Taco
💑 Couples
🌯 Chicken Burrito
🇲🇽 Mexican Food
Coffee
🌯 Burrito
🫓 Tortillas
🌮 Carnitas
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Small Mexican restaurant with a familiar atmosphere and a variety of food. Signature dishes include the long MACHETE quesadilla with carnitas or al pastor, served with nopalitos, chives, and jalapeños. Food like huarache and quesadillas stand out for their flavor.
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El Jalapeño
7.1
800 E 149th St, Bronx, New York, United States

Good to know

1

Reservations are recommended on weekends due to high demand.

2

Expect a wait time of 20-30 minutes during peak dinner hours.

3

Credit cards are accepted, but cash is preferred for tips.

People are saying

"I love the familiar vibe and tasty food here."

"I felt ignored and the food often tasted old."

"The handmade tortillas and MACHETE quesadilla are amazing."

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