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Jalapenos Central

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835 reviews

#3 of 216 Restaurants in Alajuela

$$ - $$$, Mexican, Latin, Vegetarian Friendly

Jose Maria Alfaro | 50 mts Sur South del Correo Post Office, Alajuela 20101, Costa Rica

+506 2430 4027

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Ratings and reviews

4.5 835 reviews

#3 of 216 Restaurants in Alajuela

Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2019 Winner

RATINGS

Food

Service

Value

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Food and ambience

Mexican, Latin, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Try the Chimichanga Jalapenos Central or the Monster Burrito which in my opin...We got an order of Fish Tacos and the Boss's Favorite - they both were very e...I has a burrito and my boyfriend chili con carne(amazing!) Recommended We enjoyed our tacos, local craft beer, and micheladas.

Location and contact

Jose Maria Alfaro 50 mts Sur South del Correo Post Office, Alajuela 20101 Costa Rica

Website

+506 2430 4027

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Open 7 days a week. Mon- sat 11:30-9:00 pm Sun 11:30-8:00 pm Accept credit cards except American express

PRICE RANGE

$2 - $9

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner, Drinks

CUISINES

Mexican, Latin

FEATURES

Television, Takeout, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service

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RZPhyxit

Villa Park, California

2218

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Ate there twice in 2 days!

Highly recommended for several reasons: 1) Top choice by Pura Vida Hotel owners Nhi and Berni who frequent it themselves. BTW, Nhi is a gourmet chef. 2) Owner operated 3) Freshly made to order 4) Reasonably priced 5) Vegetarian options 6) Some bilingual staff 7)...More

Date of visit: July 2019

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theethicsgradient

Tulum, Mexico

Reviewed July 10, 2019

Delicious!

We were looking for a place to eat close to the hotel as it was getting late. My brother found this place, good reviews and just up the street. It's billed as Tex-Mex (which is bland and gross food in my opinion) but the food...More

Date of visit: July 2019

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Steve N

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica

Reviewed July 2, 2019

very good tex mex

ok, I was just in ther and bought a Monster burito con pollo (chicken). By way of review I want to say that it was close to the best buritio that I have ever eaten, The chicken was perfectly flavored with garlic the guacamole was...More

Date of visit: July 2019

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WorldTravels2015

Orlando, Florida

Reviewed July 2, 2019

delicios Mexican food in San Jose near the mall

This place located in an older neighborhood of San Jose has some of the most delicious food in the capital, especially if you are in the mood for mexican. The place has been around for many years. The atmosphere is authentic, service is attentive and...More

Date of visit: June 2019

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jenniferfrenifer

Reviewed June 18, 2019 via mobile

Good food

Good food, friendly owner, some english is spoken which is helpful for people like me who struggle with spanish. Good passionfruit cheesecake

Date of visit: July 2018

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warren s

Escazu, Costa Rica

121

Reviewed June 9, 2019

A Slice of Tex-Mex in CR

This is a wonderful, small Tex- Mex restaurant located in a pre-gentrified location in Alajuela. The decor is Mexican and so is the plentiful traditional Mexican cuisine. Combination lunches and dinners are served at a set price along with many items ala carte. One has...More

Date of visit: December 2018

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NSecondDegree

Chicago, Illinois

153

Reviewed May 22, 2019

Fanastic Meal to Kick Off the Trip in Costa Rica

This location is pretty convenient to get to from the Juan Santamaria Airport. With it taking close to 5 hours to get through customs, we were extremely hungry by the time we were leaving the airport. We found this delicious restaurant which was not a...More

Date of visit: January 2019

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Volcanes2018

Reviewed April 24, 2019

GREAT VIBE, AMAZING FOOD, AND WONDERFUL SERVICE!

Norman and his staff create an amazing atmosphere and have a great perspective on Tex-Mex. We love the Jalapeno Rolls! We go to Jalapeno's every time we are in Alajuela.

Date of visit: April 2019

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sallyghanim

Alajuela, Costa Rica

131

Reviewed April 8, 2019 via mobile

Tex mex style

Maybe we don't like the Costa Rican take on Tex Mex. was disappointing, entire meal and drinks were unremarkable, customer service was just ok. Not the place for us.

Date of visit: March 2019

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Dan_JeanVancouver_BC

Vancouver, BC

3020

Reviewed March 31, 2019

Great food period

Found Jalapenos on TripAdvisor and did not disappoint. Great Mexican food and great craft beers for a even better price. Even though the name is Jalapenos the food wasn't that spicy, so next time i would ask for some heat. Next door is it;s sister...More

Date of visit: March 2019

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