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Located in a quaint strip mall, Little Jalapeno is a hidden gem in Barrington, NJ, known for its authentic Mexican cuisine. Customers rave about the restaurant's commitment to quality at an unbeatable price. Reviewers like Andrew Satz laud the vegetarian burrito and al pastor tacos, appreciating the fresh and crunchy complimentary chips served with red salsa, despite wishing for hotter options. The BYOB policy allows diners to enjoy traditional beverages like horchata without the markup associated with alcoholic drinks.
Patrons also highlight the cozy atmosphere and friendly service, making it a perfect spot for casual dining. Saudia A recommends the chicken tacos and burritos, while Al Rosenkranz enjoyed the shrimp in a flavorful garlic sauce, noting the freshness of each dish. Cleanliness is a notable feature that many, like Alex Santana, have remarked upon, enhancing the dining experience. For those looking for authentic flavors without pretension, Little Jalapeno stands out with its vibrant menu and welcoming environment, making it a must-visit for Mexican food enthusiasts.
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Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Curbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Drive-through
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Rooftop seating
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Reviews for Little Jalapeno
Review highlights
Based on 139 reviewsLittle Jalapeno consistently receives praise for its fresh, flavorful Mexican cuisine offered at affordable prices. Customers appreciate the clean and welcoming atmosphere, highlighting attentive and friendly service. Popular menu items, including tacos, burritos, and quesadillas, are noted for their authenticity and quality, appealing to both meat lovers and vegetarians. Some feedback suggests moderation with fried options, which can feel greasy. Overall, Little Jalapeno is recognized as a reliable, unpretentious spot that delivers satisfying meals without the inflated cost or atmosphere often associated with larger chains, making it a favored choice in the Barrington area.
Really good food for a small strip mall restaurant. We got the vegetarian burrito, horchata, and the al pastor tacos- which came with chips and red salsa. The price was great, which is why we came in the first place: we're tired of these pretentious Mexican restaurants that are clearly owned by white people looking to appropriate the culture. We used to live in South Philly and go to Los Gallos and Freda Cantina regularly, and you won't find that kind of quality (or price) at Central Taco or Tortilla Press. This place is nothing like Central Taco: the tacos are 3.xx each, so you can mix and match; it's BYOB so they're not looking to make money off drinks other than traditional drinks like horchata. I wish there were more options for salsa (ie green), and I wish the salsa was hotter as the red that came with the chips wasn't spicy at all. The complimentary chips were fresh and crunchy though- I would try the guacamole next time.
Really tasty really affordable and nice staff Got the chicken tacos with side of rice, and chicken burrito with jalapenos poppers. All were solid but take it easy on the poppers as they leave u feeling greasy afterwards
The food was fresh and hot. It was the primary election that day, and I working the polls that day and knew 1) I could have lunch and it was (essentially) right across the street from the polling station and I had never been here before. 2) I was not disappointed. I chose the Zircronizada as an appetizer. It was a ham stuffed quesadilla. For the entree, I ordered, Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo. That was cooked shrimp in a sauce with asst. vegetables. All very tasty Photo 1 with the shrimp is the Camarones Photo 2 is the Zircronizada The other photo was served before the appraiser. Chips with refried beans... And dipping sauce...
Super clean inside. Tacos were delicious and my wife had veggie quesadilla she love it. I will definitely return.
We love this place! Everything I’ve tried so far has been delicious. The atmosphere is clean, cozy, and welcoming, and the service is always attentive and friendly. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for great food and excellent service!
Very, very good food. Even the kids cleaned the plate. Lovely server. The only thing is that I wasn't crazy about the salsa. It was more like taco sauce. But everything else was so good, I didn't take a star away.
Little Jalapeno was a great find. Because it had high ratings in Google, we went there and found it was outstanding. As family owned, there’s been a lot of hard work done here. Small enough dining area so as not to feel crowded, pleasant ambient music, very clean, a polite waitress, and easy/ ample parking. The meal was excellent down to the most authentic flan I’ve had in years. Prices were good. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this small restaurant and made a point to compliment the waitress. As we were leaving, another gentleman had come in for his takeout order and said to her, “This place makes the best burritos I’ve ever had”. Quite a compliment from another Hispanic patron. So we’ll try burritos next time!
I ordered a shrimp burrito to try them out and I must say it is yummy they are not cheap with the shrimp which is a great quality they don’t try to fill it with everything else but. Overall I am definitely adding this place to my local good food list. The lady at the counter was pretty nice I ordered over the phone and when I got there my food was ready I didn’t have to wait extra time and everything was exactly as it should be
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
- Tuesday 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
- Wednesday 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
- Thursday 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
- Friday 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Saturday 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
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