El Jalapeño Restaurant

Yakima, WA · Mexican restaurant

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Yakima
#13
of 344 restaurants
City Percentile
83%
rating percentile
Address
El Jalapeño Restaurant, 808 N 1st St, Yakima, WA 98901
Phone
(509) 823-4660
Website
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555273631080
Status
Closes soon · 9 PM · Opens 11 AM Sat

El Jalapeño Restaurant is a restaurant located in Yakima, WA. It is one of 344 restaurants listed in Yakima. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Yakima city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #13 of 344 restaurants in Yakima. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About El Jalapeño Restaurant

El Jalapeño is a family-owned Mexican restaurant in Yakima, WA, serving authentic flavors made fresh every day. Enjoy traditional favorites like tacos, burritos, and quesadillas, along with traditional Mexican enchiladas originating from Michoacán,... More

Hours

Friday11 AM–9 PM
Saturday11 AM–9 PM
Sunday11 AM–9 PM
Monday11 AM–8 PM
Tuesday11 AM–8 PM
Wednesday11 AM–8 PM
Thursday11 AM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Corey West · Aug 2025

Honestly the best AUTHENTIC Mexican food my husband and I have had. Great family vibe, great prices and AMAZING food. Mom's in the kitchen whipping up literally masterpieces. Under new management so go support them in their adventure!

★★★★★ 5.0 Stephen Lloyd · Oct 2025

Really clean place, food was well seasoned and cooked to perfection. I got one of each taco and they were each really great. Will definitely stop by on our next road trip through town

★★★★★ 5.0 Winner WinnerChickenDinner · Sep 2025

From the moment we walked in, Nayeli made us feel welcome. She was warm, personable, and genuinely proud to share about her family’s food and heritage. That personal touch set the tone for what turned out to be one of the best dining experiences we’ve had in a long time. We started with the al pastor tacos, topped with pineapple and the house sauce. They were outstanding, perfectly seasoned, tender, and bursting with flavor. The pineapple gave the tacos just the right amount of sweetness to balance the savory spice of the sauce. We also tried the pollo tacos, which were equally delicious and clearly made with care. The flavors were fresh, balanced, and authentic. The highlight for us, though, was the quesa birria. They were large, soft, moist, and packed with rich flavor that spoke to th

★★★★★ 5.0 Alondra Chavez · Jan 2026

Tried this place and loved it. It’s one of the best authentic restaurants in the valley. Everyone who works there was very friendly. They are not stingy at all and have the best salsas that are actually spicy. My favorite one is a red one that reminds me of my moms. They have some of the best prices and actually serve good food. I would recommend everyone to try. I loved the asada fries and torta de al pastor.

★★★★★ 5.0 alina guyon · May 2025

Awesome restaurant! Good prices and great food. We got asada, shrimp, and carnitas tacos and a carnitas quesadilla with guacamole. Everything was superb! The guacamole was very fresh too. Quick service!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Delivery ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Fast Service ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Alcohol ✓ Beer ✓ Comfort Food ✓ Quick Bite ✓ Small Plates

Services

Mexican restaurant

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