El Jalapeño — Restaurant in Milwaukee

The lighting is a bit romantic, but the flavors are bright. The mojarra frita is fresh, flaky and crispy, seasoned well, and served with accompaniments and tortillas. Absolutely love the Al Pastor, it's juicy, it's rich, it's sweet. It's also oily like chorizo, so my MASSIVE burrito oozed a fair lake of red juice down my wrist and onto my plate. Ask for the salsa de arbol, it's got a nice kick without the whole setting your mouth on fire afterburn. Lengua was cooked perfectly, though in my opinion a bit basic as far as seasoning.

I never see more than two other tables occupied, so maybe I'm never there at the rush, but even in the more private dining room sense it's a great...

This little restaraunt made me feel like I walked into a friends home in Mexico for dinner! This is authentic as it can get. The micheladas are good and the food is delicious. They have a juke box to play your own music.The atmosphere is nice. I really love the murals and just the authentic feel. As we are far from home today, Jalapeño is a new gem that we will always come back to next time we are this way.

On another note.. i have been looking for Enchiladas Michoacanas for almost 2 decades. They are a staple of michoacan that can barely be found anywhere. I finally found them again here today! I couldnt believe my eyes! It is a must try because its not often you will come...

I found this place on Thanks Giving. It was the only place that was open the food is sooo damn good! Some of the best Mexican food in Milwaukee! The only problem I don’t speak Spanish so it’s hard to place in order sometimes. Because of this place I certainly would love to learn the language. This is real authentic food. Chipotle and Qdoba could never!! Also the area is kind of scary. lol people look like zombies on the outside of the place. But it’s worth the scare of coming to get the food! Lmao definitely recommend. But only for pick up cause there isn’t anything restaurant friendly. lol but other than that great...