Mi Jalapeno

My friend and I just recently ate here. I must say, I honestly did not enjoy my meal or my time here at all. The waiter was rude. My food tasted real bland. The price for our food was so stupid for just two people. Next time I will go to El Campesino.

Hadn’t eaten there in a couple of years. Forgot why. My dinner is playing global thermal nuclear war in my gut. I always know that when a restaurant has a filthy restroom it’s a good indication of what their kitchen and food handling safety must also be like

Seeking to indulge my craving for Mexican, my boyfriend and I visited Mi Jalapeño for dinner on a Saturday evening. They were not particularly busy, and we were quickly seated and met by a server who had our drinks and order in minutes. While their efficiency was approciated, we did not have any truly personable encounters.
In the short span of time it took for our entrées to arrive, we munched on warm chips and salsa which I thought was good but it should be noted that I am a weakling on the ability to handle spice scale.
My chimichanga and his steak fajita burrito arrived hot, with refried beans, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, and rice. The chimichanga had just the right amount of chicken and peppers and crispy dough. Delicious. I was, however, not a fan of the unfortunately bland rice and beans. Off night on those? Meanwhile, his burrito was a real hit.
As we ate, I got a chance to further absorb the décor which is admittedly not my taste. Nothing that would discourage our return, but it grew to be somewhat unpleasing to my eye.
Should another craving arise (as it surly shall), we will keep this place on the radar.

Since I used to live in Marion, and get there occasionally now, I want to review Mi Jalapeño.
I absolutely love it, and compare every other Mexican restaurant to it. They are always super-​friendly and nice, from the hostess to the servers. They bring out generous amounts of chips and salsa, and refill it frequently. The food comes out lightning fast as well. The décor is very nice, and looks amazing. When they moved locations a few years ago, one of the servers told me they were actually remodeling it themselves… that is pretty impressive.
The food is excellent and high-​quality. I was friends with their food distributor and he commented that they always ordered the more expensive and quality food they had to sell. My extended family has visited there, and we have tried a variety of foods, and we were all impressed with the quality. I typically order the «Fajita Nachos» and ask them to substitute shrimp for the steak, and they always honor that request (albeit for a few dollars more).
The prices are also great, and lower than similar restaurants in the Columbus area. Whenever I visit Marion, I make it a point to visit Mi Jalapeño. I know a lot of Marion residents rant and rave about El Campesino, but I have always preferred Mi Jalapeño.

I love this place! Go here at least once a year with family or friends. I’d go more often but it’s a bit of a drive from Columbus.
I’ve had a few items off their menu and they’re all excellent. Enchiladas supreme are great if you can’t decide what you want because you get a little of everything! The enchiladas verde are delicious too. My brother always gets this giant rock bowl filled with pork. I don’t know what is called but they serve it fajita style and the pork is so tender and juicy.
The service is always great, even when we have large groups. But the prices are better. Everything seems to be a little cheaper than you would see at chains like El Vaquero. And they seem to always have some alcohol on special as well.
Marion doesn’t have a ton of great choices to eat at but this one is one of the best.

One of my favorites! Great prices, nice staff. We eat here at least once a month never had a bad experience. Who doesnt love Free chips and salsa? And 3 days a week they have $ 1 margaritas sweet… I recommend the Pollo Milensa it’s pretty slamming and the chimichangas are pretty awesome too!

Standard «Mexican» fare. Friendly staff. Wish I could say more about this place. If you want something other than a chain and you are stuck in Marion OH, this place will fit the bill.

Meal (*****): Carnitas Uruapan had glowing reviews on Unilocal.I received a giant plate of pork chunks salted & seasoned to perfection. I don’t know what authentic Mexican is vs Tex-​Mex; I just know this meal was the shiznittlebamsnipsnacksaddle. It’s one of two pork meal plates. So if you’re looking at the pork section, look for «carnitas.» If you don’t see it at first, it’s the other one.
Ambiance (****): Always packed; always ambient conversation.
Service (*****): The most responsive waiters I’ve ever had!

Absolutely really good considering the location of the place. This area is not necessarily known as a Mexican area so I was impressed with the food which could be bad since they have no competition. We had huevos rancheros, enchiladas de mole and the carnitas uruapan. Everything was very solid (delicious and well seasoned).
The tortillas were actually very bad. maybe they should get tortillas shipped from Chicago because the ones they are currently serving are pretty bad (rubbery, tasteless and they look more like flour tortillas and not corn).
They should also consider to start serving «Horchata» (rice water) or «Tamarindo» since «Aguas frescas» are basically an iconic item of authentic mexican restaurants.

I was a regular there every thursday or friday, best Mexican food in Marion, as soon as you sit down you get warm tortilla chips and salsa i always ordered the chicken taco salad the food is so delicious you will surely crave it the next week. I have major cravings for it but sadly i dont live there anymore. this is the one thing i absolutely miss from Marion, Ohio!

Been going here since they opened their doors. Originally from New Mexico, I know good Mexican food and this is it!
The chips and salsa are authentic as well as the food.
The better-​half likes to meet the girls here after work and they still can’t believe the great prices.
Like one reviewer said, you would pay a good deal more going south of the border for the same authentic food. There is another place in town that’s been here longer but I make or break a place on service (with a smile) and at the other place, you get service with a scowl.
This place is huge, they have drink specials, the service is johnny on the spot and it’s in the old Marion Plaza so you only have to park once if you want to go some other places while there.
I’ve never, ever had a bad experience, food or otherwise here.
If it’s your birthday, they bring out the huge Mexican Sombrero and sing Cielito lindo to you. Kids get a whipped cream pie in the face and adults are given a free shot. All in all, I recommend. Feliz Cindo de Mayo!

Living in Texas, I had low expectations of Ohio Mexican food… and I was pleasantly surprised. Typically I judge a Mexican place by the salsa, and this place has good salsa. It also has super cheap $ 4.45 margaritas, and they are quite good, I had one frozen and one on the rocks.
Mi Jalapeño seems to be a bit more traditional Mexican instead of the Tex-​Mex that I find at home. I had the «Carnitas Uruapan» and it was a great dish. My colleagues (all of whom are born Texans) all got different dishes and all were pleased. Our service was great and our food came out quickly.
Lastly, the prices here are super reasonable, both for the food and for the drinks. The bill for 4 grown men that each had two drinks was only $ 83 pre-​tip; this same meal in Houston would likely have run $ 110 or so. Well done, Mi Jalapeño.
Final note: the only thing I have to complain about is the parking lot for the plaza Mi Jalapeño is in. Marion, OH seems like it has huge amounts of well-​built parking lots for every establishment, but this one needs some work. Giant, car-​swallowing potholes and tight, sideways-​oriented spaces are no bueno.

A good, solid Mexican restaurant.
Went with a large group (called ahead,) and they treated us pretty well. Service was friendly and efficient. A bit slow, but then there were 30 of us… They seated us in a party area off to one side, which worked pretty well.
The food was typical of Mexican restaurants around here. The usual choices and combos, all competently done. Large portions. I had the «El Chelepe Especial» which was chicken with melted cheese, «Mexican sausage» (a very mild chorizo) and pineapple. Darn tasty.
Everyone left full, and I heard no complaints.