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Jalapeno's

85 Forest Drive, Forest Plaza, Annapolis, MD 21401
410-266-7580
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Ranked #3 of 199 restaurants in Annapolis
Good for: Romance, Special occasions
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
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Good for: Romance, Special occasions
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
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Baltimore, Maryland
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19 reviews 19 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Had a great experience celebrating a birthday here. Great food and fast service made us definitely add this to our mainstay list of go restaurants. Don't let the curb appeal fool you. Also a great place to do Happy Hour.

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Severn, Maryland
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

I had been looking for to going to Jalepenos since I got back from Afghanistan, but was sorely dissapointed. I usually meet my girlfriends there for Happy hour and I sat at our usual table. I was there first and the manager came up to me and asked me to move since we only had three in our party because... More

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MD
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We visit this restaurant several times a year and we have never been disappointed. They serve Spanish and Mexican food like you have never tasted before. Everything is prepared fresh for you with love. When you arrive, the owner will take you to your table. The wait staff is attentive and fill all of your needs. We always get their... More

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Fredericksburg, Virginia
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34 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

While the outside / area surrounding Jalapenos leaves much to be desired, the ambiance inside and food is amazing. The Paella is authentic, large, and delicious mexican / spanish fare. I highly reccomend reservations!

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Bowie, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

The first time my husband and I approached this restaurant, based on the excellent reviews online, I wasn't sure I wanted to go in. It is located in a not so well kept stripmall in Annapolis. Located next to a Dollar Store and no frills at all in the shopping plaza, I definitely had my doubts. When you open the... More

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New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

Although Jalapeños is located in a strip mall it has A warm Mexican decor. Unbelievable fish encrusted with plantains and quessadillas. Excellent service and sangria. If you like Mexican this place is a must - certainly worth the trip out of historic district.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

This is a wonderful restaurant that one does not expect to find in a strip mall next to the Dollar Store, but there is nothing budget about this place. It is not a chain and the menu is perhaps too extensive, but it was jam-packed on a Saturday night. It is not near DTA so it is a locals place.... More

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Alexandria
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013 via mobile

The food was quite bad. The salsa tastes canned not even comparable to Old El Paso bottled salsa (Which is only ok). It's chunky but not very flavorful. Main dish was ropa vieja, it was bad. It wasn't that it was bland but it had a chemical odor and taste that I couldn't pinpoint. I can generally bare most foods... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

Food here is fab!!! Great atmosphere, great bar, great dining room, great happy hour. Don't be fooled by the fact that it is in a strip mall adjacent to the Home Depot. The place is a gem.

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Sayville, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2013

Follow up visit. I ate here solo at the bar to take advantage of their happy hour specials. Once again service was excellent, food as good as my last visit. I had to repeat with the mussels in white wine, excellent. Cheviche Levantino was also as good as my last experience, excellent. Can't be beat with $5 and $6 tapas... More

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