My wife and I met some expats when we got to the restaurant and they immediately let us know they originated from Texas telling us this is the only place they have found in the whole area that has authentic Tex-Mex. Great start!
Our hosts...where we were staying up the mountain above Alajuela are friends with Norman who owns Jalapeños Central and highly recommended it to us.
As vegans, we always seek out vegan restaurants and those with options but we also look for certain non-vegan restaurants that we know will have basic selections that we’ll be able to order or have customized to meet vegan criteria. Tex-Mex is always a pretty sure bet to get at least something made with avocado, rice, beans and vegetables.
Our server was knowledgeable about vegan and we opted for a light lunch of nachos that came with beans, guacamole, sautéed veggies, lettuce and pico de gallo.
Everything was fresh and tasty. Every table got a little cup of muy caliente pepper sauce that came with a little flat paddle as to not overdose your food. Great touch.
Four stars because of the funky vibe, fresh food and good service but every restaurant benefits from adding vegan options to their menu so the more we ask, the more it’s likely to appear.
If you like Tex-Mex, Jalapeños Central is a sure bet when you’re in the area.More