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Add to the growing list of Mexican Restaurants Jalapenos in the former Krolls Diner on west main avenue in Fargo. I won’t get into the question of authenticity, possible addressing that in a separate review, but it is owned or at  least managed by two very similar looking Mexicans I suspect are brothers.

Jalapeño’s menu is probably the most varied in the area.  It has everything the others Mexican places have and  a lot more.   That is not to say it’s hands down he best Mexican place around although it might be), as some of the items leave something to be desired in my view.

The plain nachos are very tasty, unusually so.  I’m told that the cheese is just white American cheese, but treated specially.  They also are the only such restaurant in the area that offers chorizos(sausage with melted cheese) for an appetizer

There is a page of steak and chicken in a variety of sauces and vegetable mixes.  In my experience, steak in a Mexican restaurant are often unimpressive, but the toppings make up for it.  And I find that is the case Jalapeno’s..  The selection of enchiladas and tamales are covered in thick, meaty sauces, although the tamals themselves leave a lot to be desired.  The food is available with a variety of hot sauces.  There is also an extensive seafood menu.   If you know something about Mexican food and/or are feeling adventuresome, yo can craft your own meal from the a la carnte menu.  For example(and I’m not pushing this) I put together cheese enchiladas in red sauce,  black beans, and cheese with rice for a meal.  It was  good, but I might have done better to sick with one of the meals on the menu.

I like this restaurant, as I do most  of the others,  They each have their strong points,  What I like best about Jalapenos are the appetizers, the steaks and the sauces for the enchiladas.    A full bar is available, including, of course several varieties of margaritas.