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Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 3692 reviews

What User likes about Jalapenos Mexican Food:
We came across this restaurant by searching on Google for budget-friendly places to eat in Nanaimo. The food was wonderful and our server was attentive. We hope to return when we're in the area again. View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Jalapenos Mexican Food:
We all liked our meals. There was no real wow factor. The guacamole was bland, there wasn't a whole lot of flavour in any of our dishes. There is a brown sauce that makes up for it, delicious.The portions are decent for the cost. We would go back again, the restaurant is clean, the service friendly. We just weren't wowed by anything.We've eaten lots of Mexican food, in Mexico and at home, my only recommendation is to... View all feedback.

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5.0 ★ from 23 reviews

We eat here at least twice a month...very deliciuos flavorful Mexican comida...tried breakfast, lunch and dinner...it's all good...service is excellent and frie...

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I lived in Mexico and this is the best and closest to the real thing if you like real Mexican and authentic flavours, go here!

Very authentic, owners and chef are from Mexico, willing to highly customize your order. Very cheap as far as Canadian restaurant prices go. I am Mexican - so y...

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Tasty, authentic and very resonable. This busy location has fast service and great food. We'll be going at least twice a month.

My favorite place to eat in Nanaimo. Cheap, very tasty, huge portions, fast and friendly service. Its attached to a gas station, so it's not fancy looking, but...

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With a mix of positive and mediocre reviews, this Mexican restaurant in Nanaimo offers decent portions at a fair price with friendly service. While some felt the food lacked flavor and authenticity, others raved about the delicious dishes and welcoming atmosphere. Owners with Mexican roots provide a customizable menu with authentic options like al pastor and shrimp molcajete. Despite some inconsistencies, many diners plan to return for another taste of Mexico in Canada. Overall, the restaurant offers a cozy and budget-friendly dining experience worth trying.

Restaurantji
4.6 ★ from 188 reviews
victoria
08.10.2023 - 13:27

Delicious, authentic, filling. We got the Mexican plate and the taco trio with a horchata. Food came out quickly and the service was great. We’ll be back ?

Brent
08.10.2023 - 13:27

Saying Jalapeño’s is a hidden gem is an understatement. They’re tucked away next to a gas station in a tiny building a little off the beaten path. But if you en...

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SHANNON
08.10.2023 - 13:27

This little spot has the most authentic Mexican food on the Island. The family that owns runs it is always delightful, and the food is phenomenal. Not to mentio...

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Lisa
08.10.2023 - 13:27

Tacos were ready fast I’ll give them that. I got two chicken and two pulled pork. The pork ones were ok. The chicken ones, terrible! My taco was falling apart....

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jus
08.10.2023 - 13:27

Man I tell you this place is awesome. The family that run it are just beautiful people. Taco salad is great. Tacos are great. I can't remember what it's called...

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Int Restaurants
4.5 ★ from 1460 reviews
Austin
15.01.2024 - 18:37

Lovely and warm welcoming staff! The atmosphere of this place is cozy, vibrant and very inviting. Food was yum !I got the burrito speciality and the flavours we...

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Weslie
15.01.2024 - 18:37

We had friends visit from out of town and they requested Mexican for dinner. We gave Gina's a go and it was FANTASTIC! So good actually that we went back two ni...

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Dean
15.01.2024 - 18:37

Really good Mexican food. This was one of the best lunch restaurants visited on a 6 day Vancouver Island vacation. Great staff service too.

Aswathy
15.01.2024 - 18:37

A great get away to get some brilliant Mexican food. Tried their jalapeno cheese filled meal option and it was lip smacking. Drove 1.5 hours from Victoria just...

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Rita
15.01.2024 - 18:37

Loved this place, is not like 100 authentic but really good still, love their salsas and just everything will go again for sure! I could not even take a picture...

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Facebook
4.0 ★ from 160 reviews
Google
4.8 ★ from 970 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 109 reviews

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