Jalapeño Fresh Mexican Bistro
Jalapeño Fresh Mexican Bistro
a meal in a styrofoam container
Lamb Chops Platter
a man walking in front of a restaurant
the outside of a restaurant
Menu
Jalapeño Fresh mexican and Afghan kabob
the inside of a restaurant
Lamb chops with Pumpkin
Naan, lamb kabobs on rice with green salad and spiced pumpkin
Lamb Chops with Pumpkin
Queso Fries
interior
Taco Bowl with Ground Beef, Corn, Raw Jalapeños, Cilantro, Tomatoes & Green Sauce
Lamb chops with spinach and salad
Lamb Curry!!!
interior, tacos
interior
menu
Beef and fish tacos
food
food
Chicken Tikka!!!
Lamb Kabob!!!
Lamb Shank with Pumpkin!!!
Scott E.
Dec 24, 2023
From 2011-2017, in the foodie wonderland of Portland, homicide detective Nick Burkhardt, alongside his partner Hank, investigated crimes in and among the intersecting creature communities of Wesen (pronounced Vessen), whose true forms often only Nick can see, because he is a Grimm or ancestral monster-hunter. But what if, instead of the Douglas fir-dominated city of Portland, those thriving communities of Wesen could be found instead in the small town of Laurel, Maryland, centrally located between the major metropolises of Baltimore and Washington, DC? And what if, as in the show, Nick temporarily lost his Grimm abilities and had to resort to observing what, to the rest of us, looks like human behavior? Nick would have to choose spots that would appeal to multiple communities. One such spot, located at 13600 Baltimore Ave, adjacent to PetSmart, is Jalapeño Fresh Mexican Bistro, which serves memorable Halal Mexican dishes (taco bowls, quesadillas, burritos) in addition to delicious Halal Afghan and Indian fusion entrees (Tandoori Chicken, Lamb Shank or Chops, the Chicken Tikka Club, Veggie Platter, Kofta, and Naan). There, Nick might come across the reformed Blutbad (wolf) Monroe, a clock repairer, who, to the disdain of his family, has shunned red meat and become a vegetarian; the Fuchsbau (fox) Rosalie, whose woge (pronounced vohguh) transformation is much more subtle and who shares a similarly powerful sense of smell; the helpful yet cowardly and often-meddling Eisbiber (ice beaver) Bud; or even one of the darker, more dangerous species--the Hexenbiest (witch-beast), Hundjager (dog-hunter), or Lausenschange (snake).All might find entrees for purchase that appeal to their cloaked or hidden forms. But, if you bring kids, be cautious to avoid the weeping woman seated at a corner table, outwardly showing grief for her lost children. She might just be La Llorona, a specter even a Grimm should be wary of.
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Becky H.
Aug 20, 2023
Met my friend for lunch on 8/10, so I've really lagged on reviewing! There's plenty of free parking but google maps was a little confused (frequently happens within shopping areas!) and I ended up circling a bit. Others have mentioned the setup, so I don't really need to go into it. I will say though, the choices are staggering! It took both of us several minutes to figure out what to order. I chose the gyro wrap and they got lamb kabobs, which came with two sides and they were really pleased that spiced pumpkin was an option. I'd say we waited about 10 minutes, which isn't bad since it was obviously very fresh. Although we ordered and paid at the counter, the food was brought to our table. My gyro had a good balance of ingredients and the meat was perfectly spiced and tender. I took half of it home to devour later and it was just as good reheated the next day. My friend's food looked delicious and they pronounced it "excellent", with very tender kabobs and tasty sides. The salad was "crisp and fresh". They also love the Tandoori naan, and took half of it home for later. They had a can of soda, as well, while I didn't have a drink.It was a belated birthday lunch for them, so it was my treat. I was very pleased with the bill of $33. I tipped in cash. We actually agreed that although we seldom revisit a restaurant as we like to try a new one each month, we want to return in order to try more of the excellent food.
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Bryan M.
Feb 14, 2024
The Mexican food here sucks.I should have gone to Los Primos.The "birria tacos" were dryyyyy and flavorless.The cheese wasn't 'melted The onion wasn't even chopped, looked like someone tried and got lazy.The steak and cheese was hella greasyLeaving a 1 star instead of a 2 because of the wings.The chicken wings we received were raw Not coming back..
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Melvin B.
Sep 18, 2022
Stopped in on the recommendation of my brother. Now this place is unique because they serve Mexican and Afghan cuisine. They also have a few other items such as their seafood fries that don't fit either cuisine. It was not crowded on a Sunday afternoon. I got the meat lovers for two to take home. It is in the upper right corner of the menu pictured. Here is a picture of what you get with the meat lovers. The food is excellent. 4 stars
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Armistead J.
Sep 7, 2023
This place is clear not the same i haven't been in 3yrs .I think it's under new management. The place looks nice on the inside but the food is not the same. What restaurant runs out of fries lol
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Richard M.
Nov 10, 2023
All I can say is wow! The portions for the plates are HUGE, the naan is super well made, and the lamb/chicken combo was the one of the best I've had. While both meats were fully cooked, they weren't difficult to chew or rubbery. Service was quick and the place is spotless. Definitely try this place out.
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Jackie A.
Mar 26, 2023
Was walking over to try the Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery, when I was struck - Yes; struck by a whiff of something amazing. Grilled meats, spices - the aromas were incredible. I wasn't hungry that day but vowed to come back and so I have been, week after week, for a month now - going on month two. Everything is homemade, fresh ingredients, lots of cilantro, avocado, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos - do not skip anything, pile it high and where the pants with the extra waist bands - for this meal, good portion sizes.What I have tried so far - fragrant spinach, curried potatoes with chickpeas, eggplant/garlic/tomatoes, lamb shank (huge, tender, braised in lamb stock, spices), puffy, hot, chewy pita as big as your face, tender, spiced chicken shawarma wrap, chicken kebobs (loaded with spices, so very flavorful) - additionally, these folks are super nice.I can't wait to come back!
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Salman C.
Dec 9, 2022
I was in the mood for Mexican food and wanted something other than a Chipotle burrito. When I pulled up to the restaurant I was surprised that they advertise serving halal meat so predominantly. I counted seven signs around the restaurant at least. The menu consists of a little bit of everything. You can get an American burger, a Mexican quesadilla, and Middle Eastern kabobs in one place. I decided to get an order of beef samosas with chutney and a chicken quesadilla. Alongside the quesadilla I got the lime avocado dipping sauce which was really the star of the show. Everything was absolutely perfect. The samosas were light and flaky and paired perfectly with the chutney. The quesadilla was filling and the chicken was plentiful. This is my new go-to for Mexican food. Next time I plan on ordering the Make Your Own burrito.
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Stephen J.
Sep 27, 2022
Very rarely do I venture to the same restaurant twice in one week. But then again, I've never been to a restaurant that is a Mexican, Afghan, Indian restaurant all in one. I ordered the lamb chops with pumpkin. The pumpkin was delicious and plentiful pairing nicely with the flavorful rice. The lamb chops were tasty, evenly textured and tender. The lamb chop platter comes with rice, salad, naan and a choice of side. The next day I ordered the chicken tikka with the pumpkin again. Phenomenal. The naan was also freshly prepared and piping hot. All of the platters were a great value, coupling the grandeur/size of the meal with an affordable price. Lastly, the baklava was refreshing and had a balanced sweetness. The customer service was amazing! Treat yourself!
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Jonny 3.
Oct 2, 2024
Food is good. But very expensive. There's definitely other kabob options just as good and charge less (Maiwand)
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