Taqueria El Jalapeno

Tacos

Steak (Carne Asada) Taco

Served with cilantro onions, radish and lime on the side and both hot sauce and mild sauce.
$4.00
Chicken (Pollo) Taco

Served with cilantro onions, radish and lime on the side and both hot sauce and mild sauce.
$4.00
Pork (Al Pastor) Taco

Served with cilantro onions, radish and lime on the side and both hot sauce and mild sauce.
$4.00
Chorizo Taco

Served with cilantro onions, radish and lime on the side and both hot sauce and mild sauce.
$4.00
Carnitas Taco

Served with cilantro onions, radish and lime on the side and both hot sauce and mild sauce.
$4.00
Vegetarian Taco

Avocado with rice beans lettuce pico de gallo and sour cream and cheese.
$4.00
Vegan Taco

Avocado with rice beans lettuce pico de gallo and sour cream and cheese.
$4.00
Beef Tongue (Lengua) Taco

Served with cilantro onions, radish and lime on the side and both hot sauce and mild sauce.
$6.00
Beef Head (Cabeza) Taco

Served with cilantro onions, radish and lime on the side and both hot sauce and mild sauce.
$5.00
Shimp (Camaron) Taco

Served with cilantro onions, radish and lime on the side and both hot sauce and mild sauce.
$5.00
Birria Taco

Served with cilantro onions, radish and lime on the side and both hot sauce and mild sauce.
$5.00
Tripa (Beef Tripe)

Beef tripe on a taco is a flavorful, savory treat that's often enjoyed in Mexican cuisine. The tripe is typically slow-cooked until tender, often in a rich, spiced broth, and then chopped into small, bite-sized pieces.
$5.00

Burritos

Steak (Carne Asada) Burrito

Served with rice and beans lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese and sour cream and meat of preference.
$11.00
Chicken (Pollo) Burrito

Served with rice and beans lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese and sour cream and meat of preference.
$11.00
Pork(Al Pastor) Burrito

Served with rice and beans lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese and sour cream and meat of preference.
$11.00
Chorizo Burrito

Served with rice and beans lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese and sour cream and meat of preference.
$11.00
Carnitas Burrito

Served with rice and beans lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese and sour cream and meat of preference.
$11.00
Vegetarian Burrito

Avocado with rice beans, pico de gallo, sour cream and cheese and lettuce.
$11.00
Vegan Burrito

Avocado with rice beans, pico de gallo, sour cream and cheese and lettuce.
$11.00
Beef Tongue (Lengua) Burrito

Served with rice and beans lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese and sour cream and meat of preference.
$13.00
Beef Head (Cabeza) Burrito

Served with rice and beans lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese and sour cream and meat of preference.
$12.00
Shimp (Camaron) Burrito

Served with rice and beans lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese and sour cream and meat of preference.
$12.00
Birria Burrito

Served with rice and beans lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese and sour cream and meat of preference.
$13.00

Nachos

Steak (Carne Asada) Nacho

Tortilla chips with meat. Served with pico de gallo, sour cream, lettuce and hot sauce and mild sauce.
$10.00
Chicken (Pollo) Nacho

Tortilla chips with meat. Served with pico de gallo, sour cream, lettuce and hot sauce and mild sauce.
$10.00
Pork (Al Pastor) Nacho

Tortilla chips with meat. Served with pico de gallo, sour cream, lettuce and hot sauce and mild sauce.
$10.00
Chorizo Nacho

Tortilla chips with meat. Served with pico de gallo, sour cream, lettuce and hot sauce and mild sauce.
$10.00
Carnitas Nacho

Tortilla chips with meat. Served with pico de gallo, sour cream, lettuce and hot sauce and mild sauce.
$10.00
Vegetarian Nacho

Served with beans, cook bell peppers, onion and cheese and sour cream and avocado.
$10.00
Vegan Nacho

Served with beans, cook bell peppers, onion and cheese and sour cream and avocado.
$10.00
Beef Tongue (Lengua) Nacho

Tortilla chips with meat. Served with pico de gallo, sour cream, lettuce and hot sauce and mild sauce.
$13.00
Beef Head (Cabeza) Nacho

Tortilla chips with meat. Served with pico de gallo, sour cream, lettuce and hot sauce and mild sauce
$12.00
Shimp (Camaron) Nacho

Tortilla chips with meat. Served with pico de gallo, sour cream, lettuce and hot sauce and mild sauce.
$12.00
Birria Nacho

Tortilla chips with meat. Served with pico de gallo, sour cream, lettuce and hot sauce and mild sauce.
$12.00

Tortas (Sandwiches)

Steak (Carne Asada) Torta

Served with meat, lettuce, tomato, onions, ham, cheese, jalapeos, mustard, mayo and avocado.
$12.00
Chicken (Pollo) Torta

Served with meat, lettuce, tomato, onions, ham, cheese, jalapeos, mustard, mayo and avocado.
$12.00
Pork (Al Pastor) Torta

Served with meat, lettuce, tomato, onions, ham, cheese, jalapeos, mustard, mayo and avocado.
$12.00
Chorizo Torta

Served with meat, lettuce, tomato, onions, ham, cheese, jalapeos, mustard, mayo and avocado.
$12.00
Carnitas Torta

Served with meat, lettuce, tomato, onions, ham, cheese, jalapeos, mustard, mayo and avocado
$12.00
Vegetarian Torta

Served with lettuce, tomato, onions, cheese, jalapeos and avocado.
$12.00
Vegan Torta

Served with lettuce, tomato, onions, cheese, jalapeos and avocado.
$12.00
Beef Tongue (Lengua) Torta

Served with meat, lettuce, tomato, onions, ham, cheese, jalapeos, mustard, mayo and avocado.
$14.00
Beef Head (Cabeza) Torta

Served with of meat, lettuce, tomato, onions, ham, cheese, jalapeos, mustard, mayo and avocado.
$13.00
Shimp (Camaron) Torta

Served with meat, lettuce, tomato, onions, ham, cheese, jalapeos, mustard, mayo and avocado.
$13.00
Birria Torta

Served with meat, lettuce, tomato, onions, ham, cheese, jalapeos, mustard, mayo and avocado.
$13.00
Tripa ( Beef Tripe)

A beef tripe torta is a Mexican sandwich that takes the delicious, savory flavors of beef tripe and places them inside a soft, toasted bolillo (a type of Mexican bread roll), creating a flavorful, hearty meal.
$15.00

Quesadillas

Steak (Carne Asada) Quesadilla

Served with meat and cheese and on a side comes with pico de gallo, sour cream and lettuce also with hot sauce and mild sauce.
$10.00
Chicken (Pollo) Quesadilla

Served with meat and cheese and on a side comes with pico de gallo, sour cream and lettuce also with hot sauce and mild sauce.
$10.00
Pork (Al Pastor) Quesadilla

Served with meat and cheese and on a side comes with pico de gallo, sour cream and lettuce also with hot sauce and mild sauce.
$10.00
Chorizo Quesadilla

Served with meat and cheese and on a side comes with pico de gallo, sour cream and lettuce also with hot sauce and mild sauce.
$10.00
Carnitas Quesadilla

Served with meat and cheese and on a side comes with pico de gallo, sour cream and lettuce also with hot sauce and mild sauce.
$10.00
Vegetarian Quesadilla

Served with bell peppers and onions cook with beans.
$10.00
Vegan Quesadilla

Served with bell peppers and onions cook with beans.
$10.00
Beef Tongue (Lengua) Quesadilla

Served with meat and cheese and on a side comes with pico de gallo, sour cream and lettuce also with hot sauce and mild sauce.
$14.00
Beef Head (Cabeza) Quesadilla

Served with meat and cheese and on a side comes with pico de gallo, sour cream and lettuce also with hot sauce and mild sauce.
$12.00
Shimp (Camaron) Quesadilla

Served with meat and cheese and on a side comes with pico de gallo, sour cream and lettuce also with hot sauce and mild sauce.
$12.00
Birria Quesadilla

Served with meat and cheese and on a side comes with pico de gallo, sour cream and lettuce also with hot sauce and mild sauce.
$12.00

Platters

Carne Asada Platter

Served with rice beans, cook bell peppers and onion, 3 corn tortillas of meat and mild sauce and hot sauce.
$15.00
Chicken Breast Platter

Served with rice beans, cook bell peppers and onion, 3 corn tortillas of meat and mild sauce and hot sauce.
$15.00
Birria Platter

Served with rice beans, cook bell peppers and onion, 3 corn tortillas of meat and mild sauce and hot sauce.
$15.00
Fajita platter

Chicken and Steak Chopped,Rice,Beans,salad,Corn Tortillas
$17.00
3 Enchiladas in Green Sauce

Three enchiladas in green sauce, accompanied by rice and beans
$14.00
3 Enchiladas in Mole Sauce

Three enchiladas in Mole sauce, accompanied by rice and beans
$14.00
4 taquitos (Flautas)

Four chicken taquitos paired with salad, rice, beans, queso fresco, and sour cream
$14.00
Alambre

Alambre is a flavorful Mexican dish that typically consists of grilled or sauted meat, mixed with vegetables like bell peppers and onions, served with rice,beans and 6 corn tortillas
$16.00

Huarache

Steak (Carne Asada) Huarache

Home made tortilla with refried beans, meat, lettuce, sour cream and cheese also hot sauce and mild sauce on the side.
$10.00
Chicken (Pollo) Huarache

Home made tortilla with refried beans, meat, lettuce, sour cream and cheese also hot sauce and mild sauce on the side.
$10.00
Pork (Al Pastor) Huarache

Home made tortilla with refried beans, meat, lettuce, sour cream and cheese also hot sauce and mild sauce on the side.
$10.00
Chorizo Huarache

Home made tortilla with refried beans, meat, lettuce, sour cream and cheese also hot sauce and mild sauce on the side.
$10.00
Carnitas Huarache

Home made tortilla with refried beans, meat, lettuce, sour cream and cheese also hot sauce and mild sauce on the side.
$10.00
Vegetarian Huarache

Served with refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo and avocado.
$10.00
Vegan Huarache

Served with refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo and avocado.
$10.00
Beef Tongue (Lengua) Huarache

Home made tortilla with refried beans, meat, lettuce, sour cream and cheese also hot sauce and mild sauce on the side.
$13.00
Beef Head (Cabeza) Huarache

Home made tortilla with refried beans, meat, lettuce, sour cream and cheese also hot sauce and mild sauce on the side.
$12.00
Shimp (Camaron) Huarache

Home made tortilla with refried beans, meat, lettuce, sour cream and cheese also hot sauce and mild sauce on the side.
$12.00
Birria Huarache

Home made tortilla with refried beans, meat, lettuce, sour cream and cheese also hot sauce and mild sauce on the side.
$12.00

Machetes

Steak (Carne Asada) Machete

Home-made tortilla with Oaxaca cheese preference of meat lettuce cilantro and onion and sour cream also with hot sauce and mild sauce.
$11.00
Chicken (Pollo) Machete

Home-made tortilla with Oaxaca cheese preference of meat lettuce cilantro and onion and sour cream also with hot sauce and mild sauce.
$11.00
Pork (Al Pastor) Machete

Home-made tortilla with Oaxaca cheese preference of meat lettuce cilantro and onion and sour cream also with hot sauce and mild sauce.
$11.00
Chorizo Machete

Home-made tortilla with Oaxaca cheese preference of meat lettuce cilantro and onion and sour cream also with hot sauce and mild sauce.
$11.00
Carnitas Machete

Home-made tortilla with Oaxaca cheese preference of meat lettuce cilantro and onion and sour cream also with hot sauce and mild sauce.
$11.00
Vegetarian Machete

Come with refried beans lettuce pico de gallo and avocado.
$11.00
Vegan Machete

Come with refried beans lettuce pico de gallo and avocado.
$11.00
Beef Tongue (Lengua) Machete

Home-made tortilla with Oaxaca cheese preference of meat lettuce cilantro and onion and sour cream also with hot sauce and mild sauce.
$13.00
Beef Head (Cabeza) Machete

Home-made tortilla with Oaxaca cheese preference of meat lettuce cilantro and onion and sour cream also with hot sauce and mild sauce.
$12.00
Shrimp (Camaron) Machete

Home-made tortilla with Oaxaca cheese preference of meat lettuce cilantro and onion and sour cream also with hot sauce and mild sauce.
$12.00
Birria Machete

Home-made tortilla with Oaxaca cheese preference of meat lettuce cilantro and onion and sour cream also with hot sauce and mild sauce.
$12.00

Sides

Tortilla Chips and Guacamole
$8.00
Tortilla Chips and Queso
$6.00
Tortilla Chips and Salsa
$6.00
Rice and Bean

Served with pico de gallo sour cream and lettuce.
$6.00
2 oz Guacamole
$3.00

Drinks (Sodas,Natural Drink, ect..)

Jarritos

Pineapple, mandarin or tamarind.
$4.00
Can of Coca Cola
$1.50
Can of Diet Coke
$1.50
Bottle of Water
$1.50
Sangria
$4.00
Mexican Coca Cola
$5.00
Jumex
$2.50
Natural Hibiscus (Jamaica) 32 oz
$6.00
Natural Tamarind (Tamarindo) 32 oz
$7.00
Horchata 32 oz

**CONTAINS: MILK AND NUTS**A cinnamon, milk, and Morro seed sweet drink
$6.00
Coffee with sweet milk ( Cafe con leche)

Mexican coffee with milk and sugar, or caf con leche y azcar, is a deliciously sweet and comforting beverage. It combines the bold, rich flavor of strong coffee with creamy milk and the sweetness of sugar, creating a smooth, well-balanced drink.
$3.00

EXTRAS

Extra Sour Cream

2 oz of Sour Cream
$1.00
Extra Hot Sauce

Red hot sauce
$1.00
Extra Mild sauce

Green Mild sauce
$1.00
Extra Cheese

Extra cheese
$1.00
Jalapeos (hot)

Hot jalapeos
$1.00
Extra 4 Tortillas

Soft, hand-pressed corn tortillas, perfect for complementing any meal
$3.00

Breakfast All Day ( Desayunos Todo El Dia)

Green Chilaquiles (Chilaquiles Verdes)

Lightly fried corn tortillas chips in green sauce topped with lettuce, cream, cheese, onions Served with refried beans and two scrambled eggs
$13.00
Red Chilaquiles ( Chilaquiles Rojos)

Lightly fried corn tortillas chips in Red sauce topped with lettuce, cream, cheese, onions . Served with refried beans, two scrambled eggs
$13.00
Breakfast Burrito

Scrambled eggs, chorizo, cook bell peppers and onion and cheese.
$11.00

Enrique E.

★★★★★

Sep 20, 2024

great steak burrito ask for extra cheese add a Coke green sauce heavy do it!

Lissa B.

★★★★★

Jun 14, 2024

Incredible and authentic tacos from a taco truck in downtown Bethesda. Everything is delicious and can't go wrong here! Highlights include squash blossom tacos and fish tacos and freshly made juices. It's very popular at lunch time so the food can take longer to be ready. Service is great. There is a park kitty corner to the market area with picnic tables and a big public parking lot. Highly recommended!

John C.

★★★☆☆

Mar 17, 2024

Came to Taqueria El Jalapeno for lunch on a Thursday while in Bethesda for work. A few folks were already enjoying their food on the few seats around the food truck. It was a beautiful early Spring day so eating outside was the obvious choice.Ordering was easy and, after a bit of a wait, they called my number. I had ordered the Mexican hot dog and chips and queso. Everything was ok but not great. The hot dog was stored in a to go box that, when placed in the standard plastic take-out box, tipped over. The dog lost most of its toppings. Disappointing. Speaking of toppings, the online menu lists this hot dog as being topped with pico de gallo, avocado, and ketchup. The dog I was served also had mustard and mayo. Which was...ok, just surprising. The chips were warm and seemed fresh. Two extra types of salsa came with the chips and the queso. The queso just seemed like standard yellow nacho cheese with cilantro and diced onion sprinkled on top. I couldn't tell that it was homemade or distinct to this place. Not bad of course, but just kinda standard. Taqueria El Jalapeno was ok but I might try another place next time I'm in the area.

Debbie O.

★★★★★

Jan 21, 2023

This was such a treat!!Stopped by for lunch after seeing the food cart and I'm so glad I did. This business has been operating in their location for 4 years now. They hail from Mexico and serve authentic meals that are both delicious and healthy!Quality of ingredients is something the owner values and you see this in everything they do from the consommé to the tortillas (he uses his recipe and has a local make them for his use fresh every week).I got the tacos: lamb barbacoa, lengua and carne Asada as well as a barbacoa quesadilla. Speaking to the owner, he shared some of his favorite menu items: the Al pastor taco, carne Asada platter (feeds 2), barbacoa and the torta cubana.Everything we got was excellent! I should also mention they have some amazing salsas to pair with the tacos! There is outdoor seating covered with a tent which is right in front of the cart so you can enjoy your meal with friends. Truly, a gem!

Marisa H.

★★★★☆

Apr 18, 2023

This is a really solid taco place and one of the few places to get actual street tacos in the area without going far into Rockville or Silver Spring. They are very friendly and the food comes out pretty quick. I've ordered tacos here probably four times and I like the chicken tinga best. Their fresh juices are also huge and really good. Chips are good and the regular salsa usual has nice spice. Sometimes the food is a little inconsistent, but for the most part it is really good and way better than going to some of the hyped up store front options in the neighborhood.

Jennifer B.

★☆☆☆☆

Mar 8, 2024

Taco meat was not fresh and a weird color... My order was clearly sitting around for awhile before it's pickup time. The guac was so salty it was inedible. I had to throw everything out. :(

Annie F.

★★★★☆

Mar 21, 2021

Stopped by this food truck for a quick bite and I am sure glad I did! The staff was very friendly and have good recommendations and explanations of the food. I ended up going with the chicken taco and the al pastor taco. It came on double corn tortilla shells, cilantro and onion with a lime and radishes on the side. Also, it had two hot sauces on the side as well. I LOVED the al pastor, so juicy and had a great amount of heat. The chicken was tasty but a tad dry, although I just squeezed extra lime on it and it moistened right up. Super happy with these choices. My friend got the carnitas quesadilla. I was also impressed with this (came with sour cream, pico and lettuce). The meat was tender and juicy and was a delicious bite with the hot sauce. I will definitely be back when I am in the mood for some good Mexican food... eager to try some nachos next time!!

Raina L.

★★★★☆

Jan 21, 2023

Located in the heart of Bethesda and the food is Fresh! It is seasoned lightly and not too greasy or salty for the birria tacos and broth. Light and powerful flavor and great for the price. Salsa was nice as well and they also have daily deals. Great for a pit stop since the service is fast and there's a tent outside as well to eat at.

Rahul N.

★★★★★

Jun 22, 2024

Love their tacos! The tortillas are the best part- the texture and the taste is great and the fillings are generous.

Thomas H.

★★★★☆

May 23, 2024

Good service and a good price. There isn't a ton of Tex-mex food in DC but this place is local and affordable for people in Bethesda

Taqueria El Jalapeno

Menu

Tacos

Steak (Carne Asada) Taco

Chicken (Pollo) Taco

Pork (Al Pastor) Taco

Chorizo Taco

Carnitas Taco

Vegetarian Taco

Vegan Taco

Beef Tongue (Lengua) Taco

Beef Head (Cabeza) Taco

Shimp (Camaron) Taco

Birria Taco

Tripa (Beef Tripe)

Burritos

Steak (Carne Asada) Burrito

Chicken (Pollo) Burrito

Pork(Al Pastor) Burrito

Chorizo Burrito

Carnitas Burrito

Vegetarian Burrito

Vegan Burrito

Beef Tongue (Lengua) Burrito

Beef Head (Cabeza) Burrito

Shimp (Camaron) Burrito

Birria Burrito

Nachos

Steak (Carne Asada) Nacho

Chicken (Pollo) Nacho

Pork (Al Pastor) Nacho

Chorizo Nacho

Carnitas Nacho

Vegetarian Nacho

Vegan Nacho

Beef Tongue (Lengua) Nacho

Beef Head (Cabeza) Nacho

Shimp (Camaron) Nacho

Birria Nacho

Tortas (Sandwiches)

Steak (Carne Asada) Torta

Chicken (Pollo) Torta

Pork (Al Pastor) Torta

Chorizo Torta

Carnitas Torta

Vegetarian Torta

Vegan Torta

Beef Tongue (Lengua) Torta

Beef Head (Cabeza) Torta

Shimp (Camaron) Torta

Birria Torta

Tripa ( Beef Tripe)

Quesadillas

Steak (Carne Asada) Quesadilla

Chicken (Pollo) Quesadilla

Pork (Al Pastor) Quesadilla

Chorizo Quesadilla

Carnitas Quesadilla

Vegetarian Quesadilla

Vegan Quesadilla

Beef Tongue (Lengua) Quesadilla

Beef Head (Cabeza) Quesadilla

Shimp (Camaron) Quesadilla

Birria Quesadilla

Tamales

Chicken Tamale Green Sauce (Verdez)

Chicken Tamale Poblano Sauce (Mole)

Platters

Carne Asada Platter

Chicken Breast Platter

Birria Platter

Fajita platter

3 Enchiladas in Green Sauce

3 Enchiladas in Mole Sauce

4 taquitos (Flautas)

Alambre

Mexican Hot Dog

Mexican Hot Dog

Huarache

Steak (Carne Asada) Huarache