La Taqueria El Jalapeno - Madison

Great family-owned restaurant that serves authentic Mexican food for a great price. We went here on a whim because they were one of the few sit-down restaurants that serve food after 9pm. We were able to be seated immediately and served promptly. The booths are HUGE and very comfortably fit 3-4 adults on each side. Each table/booth is unique with beautiful designs and bright colors (see photos). They have a smaller menu but they do great with all the dishes offered. This menu specifically has the most traditional/authentic Mexican dishes of any of the restaurants in the area. Their chips and salsa are delicious. You are served a mild red salsa with a bottle of spicy salsa to add if you so choose. We ordered the Chicken Enchilada dinner and 3 tacos al a carte (pescado, camarón and al pastor) with a side of rice and beans. The food was satiating and satisfying. My partner specifically could not stop raving about the al pastor taco. They said it was the best they've had and would get that next time we come. If you want to save some money, bring cash because they charge a $1 fee for using credit/debit cards. There are not many options for vegtarians on the menu so I would not recommend this restaurant if you require those dietary needs. There is plenty of parking in the free parking lot outside the restaurant. They also have a great take-out system.

We love this place for some authentic Mexican food. We love tacos so much and this place satisfies the urge. My favorites to get from here are pescado fish, carne asada steak, tripas tripe, and pork pastor. They have great carnitas on the weekends. These guys have the best fish tacos around here. I'm so hungry just thinking about these tacos.

Awesome large pulled pork burritos only $10.54.. ordered pick up on eatstreet... I added guacamole and extra sour cream... Delicious... But walking out a server said Something about a tip .... she did not do anything (pickup the order) the cooks did, plus a manager gave the food to me.. Still a good Burrito and live down the street.. better than the $15.80 burrito next door

We absolutely loved the food at Taqueria El Jalapeño. My boyfriend got Tilapia Frita I got the lunch Gordita special with Al Pastor! Both were at our table within 5 minutes! We literally just stumbled upon this place when visiting Madison and we spent an hour in the parking lot searching for our lunch before we went inside. It was perfect, the prices were perfect and the food was top notch! : I would highly recommend this place to anyone wanting a great authentic Mexican meal!

Delicious food and the nicest staff. Truly authentic food. This has to be one of the best Mexican restaurants in Madison! I moved here from Chicago and was spoiled by Pilsen neighborhood restaurants. This place has it all tortas de milanesa, mojarras, milagro tortillas. Love!