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Jalapeño's Taqueria, the premier Mexican restaurant in South Lake Tahoe, CA, is the perfect spot to satisfy your cravings for authentic and delicious Mexican cuisine. Located at 675 Emerald Bay Rd, our cozy restaurant offers a warm and inviting atmosphere that will transport you to the heart of Mexico. At Jalapeño's Taqueria, we take pride in serving only the freshest and highest-quality ingredients, carefully crafted to bring you the boldest and most vibrant flavors. From our signature tacos and burritos to our mouth-watering enchiladas and fajitas, every dish is made with love and care to ensure an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner, our friendly staff is dedicated to providing exceptional service and ensuring that you feel right at home. So why wait? Come visit us today and indulge in the bold flavors and warm hospitality of Jalapeño's Taqueria, the ultimate Mexican restaurant in South Lake Tahoe.

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Jalapeño's Taqueria serves authentic Mexican flavors with a twist. Their dishes are made with fresh ingredients, and the portions are generous. The carne asada tacos and burritos are fan favorites, and the salsa bar offers a variety of flavors. Overall, a great spot for a delicious and satisfying meal.

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Yelp: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

Facebook Reviews: 4.7/5

Zomato: 4.3/5

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Raybies Flynn
Raybies Flynn -Google user
9 months ago
I got a super nacho for $15. It was a big plate full. I could only eat half of it. They have a nice salsa bar too. The restroom was clean. I like the outdoor seating options. It's a bit cooler here, than where I'm from. Even...Read More
Dine inBrunch$10–20Atmosphere: 4
Jennifer Newman
Jennifer Newman -Google user
2 years ago
This is my favorite Mexican Food Restaurant in all of Nevada and California combined! They had a salsa bar and a wide range of options to choose from! The quality was top notch and the portions were generous! Great flavor, great ambiance, beautiful art as...Read More
zz mkd
zz mkd -Google user
a year ago
was charged 2 different amounts for the same items within a month for 2 Super Shrimp burritos i was usually charged around $28 every time i go (no guacamole, no beans) but extra sour cream and lettuce. on June 25 2023 i was charged almost $42...Read More
Take outLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 4
Michael Frey
Michael Frey -Google user
4 years ago
Legit. Filled up with a Cali burrito before hike. Best one in north Cal so far. Great carne, fries, hot sauce and homemade tortilla.
Kyle Graham
Kyle Graham -Google user
2 years ago
Overall…it’s really average. That being said…the churros are really good! And the salsa bar is fantastic. Probably better off at a different Mexican place, but it’s decent.
Lacy Danko
Lacy Danko -Google user
3 years ago
Food was really good and fresh, close to how Mexican food tastes in Texas. 4 stars because bathroom was dirty. Would return next time in Tahoe.
Tyler Long
Tyler Long -Google user
a year ago
Best taco place in Tahoe HANDS DOWN. lived here for 2 years and have tried them all. They have anything and everything you could want from a Mexican restaurant. You will not find better flavor! The food is fresh, cooked to order fast, and delicious....Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Stu Pidasso
Stu Pidasso -Google user
7 months ago
Cool little road side spot. About 10 tables inside & more outside. Fair prices. Big portions.
Atmosphere: 4
Namita Dandawate
Namita Dandawate -Google user
2 years ago
Nice place, I ordered a chimi changa burrito and would expect the filling to be hot but instead it had so much cheese and sour cream making the entire filling cold. Quesadilla was good. They also carry rice pudding and flan. Rice pudding was not...Read More
Javier Gamez
Javier Gamez -Google user
8 months ago
Best thing about this place, great value for your money.. friend and I ordered what we though we would eat, but we ended up getting food for 4 without realizing it.. Huge portions and the food is delicious.. Friendly staff and good salsas at...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Allison Jo
Allison Jo -Google user
9 months ago
Food was overall pretty solid. Got 5 things for $80. Birria soup: 4/5 good flavor, lots of beef Chile relleno combo plate: 3/5, not a lot of flavor, wouldn't get it again Carne asada fries: 5/5, good flavor, huge portion
Atmosphere: 3
Giancarlo Esposito
Giancarlo Esposito -Google user
a year ago
Not a 5 star Michelin restaurant, but if you want good mexican food and low key atmosphere, this is your place. Pick anything from their menu: I don’t think you can go wrong. I recommend the birria tacos (limited availability).
Stephanie Newcomb
Stephanie Newcomb -Google user
a year ago
Conveniently located near Emerald Bay State Park this hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant offers mediocre but sizable burritos. I do not recommend the veggie burrito (veggies are just lettuce, guacamole, and onion). The asada had a nice char flavor.
Doua Moua
Doua Moua -Google user
a year ago
We stopped by here for a quick lunch. Plenty of free parking spaces. The menu is simple to order from and the cashier was friendly. Lots of salsa variety to choose from but they charge for chips here. …
Doua Moua
Doua Moua -Google user
a year ago
We stopped by here for a quick lunch. Plenty of free parking spaces. The menu is simple to order from and the cashier was friendly. Lots of salsa variety to choose from but they charge for chips here. The decorations on the wall looks great too.
Dine inLunch$10–20
Roy Moyher
Roy Moyher -Google user
4 weeks ago
Amazing spot, owner helped us put tables together quickly for a party of 10 adults and a high chair baby. Food tasted fantastic, recommend the birria tacos for sure, and I even forgot to mention no cheese on a side of beans for my dairy-allergic...Read More
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Taco Plate
Kai McGuire
Kai McGuire -Google user
a month ago
Great service. Super nachos are life-changingly good. Chicken burrito and enchilada combo was really bland and disappointing for the same amount of money as the nachos. Salsas rock. I recommend this place, but stick to the nachos and burritos.
Take outLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 3Burrito, Super BurritoWould not recommendNot sure
Sabrina Allgood
Sabrina Allgood -Google user
5 months ago
Ordered on the way home online and food was ready quickly and tasted fresh. Adobada was flavorful and portions were good sized. Would have liked utensils and some salsa in the bag but food was tasty and not dry so we didn’t miss it
Atmosphere: 4
Sinthia Begum
Sinthia Begum -Google user
3 months ago
This place is my favorite for authentic Mexican food in Tahoe. Staff was very friendly and quick. Food was not only good but with decent portion and reasonable price.
Louis Miraglia
Louis Miraglia -Google user
a month ago
Still dreaming about how good this place is. Will be back next time in Tahoe. Staff super friendly, food 10/10
Alex Neumann
Alex Neumann -Google user
2 months ago
Best Mexican restaurant in all of south shore. Burritos are by far the biggest in town. Breakfast burritos are better than you can get anywhere else.

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