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Jalapeno's Mexican Restaurant


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#9 of 51 restaurants in Gloucester
  • Cuisines: Mexican
  • Address: 86 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930-5710
  • Phone:  (978) 283-8228
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1 of 5 stars
Mishadog 2 contributions
Boston, MA
Jul 7, 2009

I wasn't expecting authentic Mexican on Cape Ann, but was at least aiming for edible and not sick-making. This was horrific. The only good things were they were well set up for kids - gave us crayons and paper for our 3 year old - and the waitstaff was ok. But the food was just plain bad. Metallic tasting black... more

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5 of 5 stars
pookyjen11 7 contributions
Bluffton
Apr 16, 2009

There aren't many places to go in Gloucester--but this is one to go to. If you like Mexican then this is a great place to go and the drinks are fabulous too! They are constantly busy so be ready to wait. It is worth it. My husband and I had a fabulous time here. more

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1 of 5 stars
gborogirl 1 contribution
gborogirl
Jan 9, 2009

We had the chicken enchiladas with green sauce, and the beef burrito. The burrito was plain, came with hardly anything on it, looked like it was missing some condiments. The enchiladas were not infact "authentic", chicken tasted ok, but it came on 99 cent tortillas (Pepitos). Food was way over priced for what was given. Me being from the south,... more

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1 of 5 stars
AJT2008 1 contribution
Boston
Sep 26, 2008

I went to Jalapeno's for the first and last time on Saturday, September 13, 2008. I was quoted a 45 minute wait. After waiting for an hour and watching a table sit empty with dirty dishes, I asked to speak with the manager. He was unresponsive, and the hostess still had no idea when a table would be ready. She... more

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5 of 5 stars
laneyg 4 contributions
massachusetts
Jul 28, 2008

Outstanding food, great service, delicious margaritas, fun atmosphere. When the check came we realized it was not only the best meal we had during the trip--but the least expensive. more

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A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 21, 2008

Authentic Mexican on The East Coast more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 4, 2008

Gloucester - should be Gualadahara - this is the real deal Mexican spot - challenging the notion that the North Shore is only seafood. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 4, 2008

Hot place to eat and be with friends. Wonderful selection of food and cool atmosphere. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 2, 2007

great queso dip more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 20, 2007

Great REAL margaritas. Outstanding food. Awesome atmosphere...and believe it or not the best lobster bisque in Gloucester more

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Jalapeno's Mexican Restaurant Address

86 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930-5710
Tel: (978) 283-8228
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.