Jalapeno Cantina Mexicana

You can count the number of Mexican restaurants in the Philippines using your fingers and toes, limited choices but good enough to satisfy your cravings for quesadilla, burrito, taco, refried beans and etc.

There is something exquisite about Mexican food and when perfected creates a pungent yet suave taste that will keep you coming back for more.

Located near Ortigas Home Depot, a quaint Mexican restaurant called Jalapeno sits in the middle of Food Street.

Jalapeno offers both al fresco and air conditioned dining but I am sure that you cannot resist the cool “Ber-month” breeze touching your face while feasting on a delicious meal.

I ordered the seared Baja fish fillet with Mexican rice, refried beans, corn relish and salsa verde. Since the fish was lightly seasoned, it is best to pour and spread the salsa on top of the fish so that you get a sharp taste in every bite. It is also advisable to eat the corn relish in between spoonfuls of Mexican rice and Baja fish fillet to refresh your palate.

Seared Baja fish fillet with Mexican rice, refried beans, corn relish and salsa verde

Ace ordered the Solo Plato inclusive of chips and salsa, Mexican beef soup, Jr. beef or chicken burrito, chili con carne and corn relish. This might not be sufficient for people with big appetite but if you want to sample their bestsellers then this is can be part of your order list.

Solo Plato inclusive of chips and salsa, Mexican beef soup, Jr. burrito, chili con carne and corn relish

Because my companion is still hungry, he decided to order a full-sized beef burrito. We find it too oily and less appetizing compared to the Jr. burrito.

Beef Burrito

A pitcher of herbed lemonade with our entrées definitely made our dinner more delicious. I suggest on chewing the herbs as you drink it because the zest perfectly blends with the tangy taste of the lemonade.

Herbed Lemonade

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We’ll definitely come back to try their other rice dishes and maybe the Fajita. Based on my observation and orders of other customers, Jalapeno’s rice meals provide value for money.

Jalapeno Mexican Cantina is located at Food Street Ortigas Home Depot Julia, Vargas Pasig.

Contact number: (02) 4703474