El Jalapeño Restaurant

  4.8 – 72 reviews   • Mexican restaurant

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El Jalapeño is a family-owned Mexican restaurant in Yakima, WA, serving authentic flavors made fresh every day. Enjoy traditional favorites like tacos, burritos, and quesadillas, along with traditional Mexican enchiladas originating from Michoacán, Mexico. Our menu also features fresh seafood dishes such as ceviche, aguachiles, and shrimp cocktails. Whether you’re stopping by for lunch, dinner, or drinks with family and friends, El Jalapeño offers bold flavors, quality ingredients, and friendly service in a welcoming atmosphere.

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Reviews

Corey West
Honestly the best AUTHENTIC Mexican food my husband and I have had.
Great family vibe, great prices and AMAZING food. Mom’s in the kitchen whipping up literally masterpieces.
Under new management so go support them in their adventure!
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Stephen Lloyd
Really clean place, food was well seasoned and cooked to perfection. I got one of each taco and they were each really great. Will definitely stop by on our next road trip through town
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Winner WinnerChickenDinner
From the moment we walked in, Nayeli made us feel welcome. She was warm, personable, and genuinely proud to share about her family’s food and heritage. That personal touch set the tone for what turned out to be one of the best dining experiences we’ve had in a long time.

We started with the al pastor tacos, topped with pineapple and the house sauce. They were outstanding, perfectly seasoned, tender, and bursting with flavor. The pineapple gave the tacos just the right amount of sweetness to balance the savory spice of the sauce. We also tried the pollo tacos, which were equally delicious and clearly made with care. The flavors were fresh, balanced, and authentic.

The highlight for us, though, was the quesa birria. They were large, soft, moist, and packed with rich flavor that spoke to the quality of the ingredients and the time they put into their food. Every bite tasted fresh, homemade, and thoughtfully prepared.

What makes this place truly special is that it is a family business. You can feel the pride in every dish and every interaction. Nayeli went out of her way to talk with us, answer questions, and share their story. That kind of genuine hospitality is rare and it made us appreciate the meal even more.

If you are looking for authentic food that is fresh, flavorful, and served with heart, this is the place to go. We left not only full but also grateful for the experience. Thank you, Nayeli, for making us feel like part of your family while serving us such amazing food. We can’t wait to come back.
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Alondra Chavez
Tried this place and loved it. It’s one of the best authentic restaurants in the valley. Everyone who works there was very friendly. They are not stingy at all and have the best salsas that are actually spicy. My favorite one is a red one that reminds me of my moms. They have some of the best prices and actually serve good food. I would recommend everyone to try. I loved the asada fries and torta de al pastor.
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alina guyon
Awesome restaurant! Good prices and great food. We got asada, shrimp, and carnitas tacos and a carnitas quesadilla with guacamole. Everything was superb! The guacamole was very fresh too. Quick service!
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Lori Grant
Wonderful family business with made-from-scratch food cooked to order. We were welcomed warmly, had great service and enjoyed every bite. Legit al pastor, and nearly licked the bowl of salsa verde clean!
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Joshua T
The waitress didn’t speak English but we made it work. The food was absolutely amazing! Definitely coming again the next time I drive through Yakima.
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Raju Shrestha
This is one of the best taco places in town. It has authentic Mexican tacos flavor and comes with a fried jalapeño and salted white onions. Definitely my go to taco place. The owner was friendly and even brought the food to my car.
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Sanjeevakumar Hiremath
We regret trying this place. Bunch of people were standing around and kept saying order will take few more minutes for 45 minutes straight.

After 45 minutes, and enquiry with multiple waiters, the forest suggestion was to cancel the order. WTH?

This place needs to understand meaning of customer.
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Heather Soliday
The Food was sooo amazing! The customer service was fantastic, offering us chips and salsa while we waited for our to go order. The new owners came out and talked enthusiastically about taking over.
Would Highly recommend, and we’ll be stopping by again next time we’re in town!
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